Martial Arts legends to hold seminars at the Masters Hall of Fame.

The Masters Hall of Fame announced Martial Arts legends to hold seminars at the Masters Hall of Fame. Seminars include Don “THE DRAGON” Wilson, Dan “THE BEAST” Severn, Professor Bob White, Cane Master Mark Shuy, Shihan Dana Abbott, Kyoshi Jeff “JUMBO” Anderson as well as Shihan Jacov Bresler.

For Immediate Release

Moreno Valley, California, June 24, 2012—Daniel Hect, Chairman and CEO of the Masters Hall of Fame announced the appointment the Masters Expo and Seminars to be held at the 2012 Masters Hall of Fame held at the Orange County Hilton in Costa Mesa California on August 10 and 11, 2012.  

The Masters Hall of Fame is excited to offer the best marital artist seminar instructors working today. The Masters Seminars start at 10AM, Friday, August 10 and are ongoing until Saturday August 11, 2012 at the Orange County Hilton. Seminar instructors are:

Don “THE DRAGON” Wilson

Dan ‘THE BEAST” Severn

Professor Bob White

Cane Master Mark Shuy

Shihan Dana Abbot

Kyoshi Jeff “JUMBO” Anderson

as well as Shihan Jacov Bresler

Come join us and learn from Legends in the Martial Arts, and discover the latest in the world of Martial Arts.

“The Masters organization is in the right place at the right time; as an organization we are very optimistic about the opportunities for the Martial Arts Community.” said Daniel Hect, Chairman and CEO. “Establishing exceptional leadership is critical in preparing the Masters Hall of Fame to meet the significant growth in the martial arts community. Adding the Masters seminars to the Masters Expo will only enhance the opportunity to grow as a community, Hect added.

“The Masters Expo and Seminars could not have come at a better time,” said Robert Parham, Masters Hall of Fame VP of Public Relations. The Masters Hall of Fame continues to lead the martial arts community on the West Coast, Parham continued.

The Masters Organization is not for profit organization dedicated to “Recognizing Excellence” in the Martial Arts by developing leadership in the martial arts community.  The continued growth of the Masters Hall of Fame relies on the combined leadership skills with in the Masters Hall of Fame organization.

If you would like to attending the Masters Hall of Fame, and meet Martial Arts

Masters from around the world, go to the Masters Hall of Fame website to reserve your dinner tickets www.MastesHallofFame.org.

For more information on the Masters Hall of Fame visit www.MastesHallofFame.org, or contact Daniel Hect at CEO@MastersHallofFame.org.

Masters Hall of Fame Press Release

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Costa Mesa, CA April 4, 2009 - It is the Masters Hall of Fame distinct honor to announce the Legend Don “The Dragon” Wilson has accepted the Masters Hall of Fame’s invitation to be the guest speaker for the 10th Annual Masters Hall of Fame Awards banquet held in conjunction with the Steve Cooper’s IKC Long Beach International Karate Tournament on August 8th, 2009. Don will join Sheriff Sniff as guest speakers at the 2009 Masters Hall of Fame extravaganza.

Don "the Dragon" Wilson's humble beginnings started in Cocoa Beach, Florida where his father worked as an engineer for NASA. Don was an honors student and a standout high school athlete. After high school Don attended the Coast Guard Academy where he studied engineering just as his father did.

Don was to me a military officer; until he discovered martial arts, specifically the world of kickboxing. Don started his professional kickboxing career in 1974, and by 1979 he was the PKA U.S. middleweight champion. Don began working with PKA World Champion, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace and in 1980; so after he won the WKA Light-Heavyweight World Championship, his first World title.

Later in 1980, he won his second World title, the STAR Light-Heavyweight Championship; and in 1982, he won the WKO World Light-Heavyweight title. In 1983, he took the KICK World Light-Heavyweight title, and later in the year added the WKA World Cruiserweight title to his collection of Kick Boxing Championships.
In 1984, Don won Super Light-Heavyweight World titles in both the WKA and STAR organizations, and culminated with STAR Career Champion; Don was considered The Highest rated Kickboxer of all time. By the time Don hung up the gloves, he had won 2 more World titles under the sanctions of ISKA, and the PKO. "The Dragon" is considered to be the greatest champion in the history of professional kick boxing with 11 World titles in 3 different weight classes under 6 different sanctioning organizations.

Don "The Dragon" Wilson held the title of World Champion for 11 straight years, defeating 12 other world champions, 12 number-one contenders and 15 National Champions on four continents. No other professional athlete has ever come close to matching the Dragons accomplishments.

As a Champions Champion, Don completely dominated kickboxing world as the Undisputed World Kickboxing Champion, fighting anyone, under any rules. Don's impressive career record consists of 71 wins, 47 by knockout, and 6 by kick-knockout, and he was also the first kung-fu practitioner to become a World Kickboxing Champion.
In 1996, Don was named the Greatest Competitor of All Time by Kickside magazine in Europe.

After Don beat every Champion that would fight him, he hung up his gloves and started a new career as a Hollywood Action Star, where he has starred in 29 films since his film career began in 1989.
The lessons taken from his martial arts training prepared Don for his many Hollywood opportunities; his dedication and work ethic made him a one of the hardest working Action Stars in Hollywood with five films released within a fourteen month period.
Today you can see Don on the intense Sci-Fi Action film called "The Last Sentinel", which he considers one of his best. Don shares the screen along side two other co-stars, Katee Sackhoff, you may remember her as Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica and Bokeem Woodbine from Blade: The Series.

“Grandmaster Don “The Dragon” Wilson has been an active leader in the Martial Arts Community for over 35 years; he is an excellent example to today’s warriors. ” said Daniel Hect, Chairman and CEO of the Masters Hall of Fame. "I was extremely happy when Don agreed to be the Guest Speaker for the Masters Hall of Fame’s 10th Anniversary;" Hect added.

The Masters Hall of Fame mission is to Recognize Excellence in the Martial Arts, both Grandmaster Don “The Dragon” Wilson and Sensei Stanley Sniff who is the Riverside County Sheriff are exceptional example of the outstanding leadership in today’s Warrior Community.
For more information on the 2009 Masters Hall of Fame Awards Banquet, contact Daniel Hect at 951-538-9357 or visit the Masters Hall of Fame Website.

How can we as teachers

How can we as teachers ensure we are extracting the best of our students? What is necessary to help them develop both as martial artists and people?

The Masters Hall of Fame “Recognizes and Develops Excellence” in the Martial Arts

Here is a little information about the Masters Hall of Fame, it is a one of a kind, world class black tie event that “Recognizes and Develops Excellence” in the Martial Arts.

Executive Summary

Introduction
The Masters Hall of Fame has applied as a 503c non profit organization to benefit martial arts, Masters Hall of Fame works to enhance Excellence in the Martial Arts by promoting martial arts events to the Martial Arts Community, and assisting Martial Artist improve Leadership skill within their communities.

Mission
The Masters Hall of Fame is an association of Martial Artist and other interested parties that works to recognize, develop, enhance and improve the Martial Arts Leaders and Businesses by “Developing and Recognizing Excellence” in the Martial Arts Communities.

The Organization
MASTERS HALL OF FAME was founded in 2000 by Steve Spry and was run consecutively for 5 years; in 2006 the Masters Hall of Fame was bought by Daniel Hect and he assumed the duties of the CEO. The Masters Hall of Fame expanded its scope of operations to include the recognition of exceptional Martial Arts Leaders through Induction in the Masters Hall of Fame and Recognition Excellence Awards for Developing Leadership with the Academy of Masters. The Masters Organization continues to develop future leaders by mentoring and developing leadership qualities.

MASTERS HALL OF FAME provides a variety of services to Martial Artist including the scheduling and coordination of a number of activities and events; these include Annual Awards Banquet, Martial Arts Demonstrations, Seminars, tournaments, meetings, a Martial Arts Festival, and a VIP reception. Most of the services are developed around an Annual event, however as the organization grows the Masters Hall of Fame will develop additional marketing services for the Masters Organization members.
In addition, the Masters provides direct services to the Masters Members and their businesses that include communications in the from of the Academy of Masters Online Magazine, event support, as well as special bulletins, press releases and group benefits like discounts from Martial Arts Suppliers and distributors affiliation programs discounts and seminars.

Among the benefits planned in the near future is a College Scholarship/Grant for $5000 to a College or college bound student pursuing a 4 year degree group buying plan on martial arts supplies, bringing the Masters members to the Internet for consumer sales and inter-member product distribution.

Best regards,

Dan

Press Release

Daniel Hect, CEO of the Masters Hall of Fame, announces “Superfoot” Bill Wallace as the Guest Speaker for the 2008 Masters Hall of Fame Event.

The Masters Hall of Fame is proud to announce Superfoot” Bill Wallace is the Guest Speaker at the 2008 Masters Hall of Fame Annual Event. The Black Tie event will recognize Martial Artist for their Excellence in the Martial Arts.

(FAST PITCH PRESS) Date Released: 09/24/2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5/17/2008
Costa Mesa, CA – September 24, 2007

The Masters Hall of Fame is proud to announce Superfoot” Bill Wallace is the Guest Speaker at the 2008 Masters Hall of Fame Annual Event. The Black Tie event will recognize Martial Artist for their Continued Excellence in the Martial Arts.

Bill Wallace started studying Karate in February 1967 and it was not long before Bill Wallace became a dominating figure in the Martial Arts Tournament Circuit. Bill captured virtually every major event on the tournament circuit, several of his more prestigious victories included: the U.S. Championships (3 times), the USKA Grand Nationals (3 times), and the Top Ten Nationals (2 times). As well as being a National Champion three years in a row. As Bill dominated the Tournament he was given the nickname "Superfoot," because of the sting of his awesome left leg. Wallace left a string of battered and bruised bodies along the martial arts fighting trail.

As an accomplished Tournament fighter “Superfoot” Bill Wallace looked to continue his Fighting Career as a Full Contact Fighter with the Professional Karate Association. Superfoot’s Professional Full Contact record was 23-0; and he retired as the undefeated Professional Karate Association (PKA) Middleweight Champion after defeating Bill Biggs in a 12-round bout in June 1980. The victory over Bill Biggs, signaled the end to an illustrious 15-year career in tournament and full contact fighting.

Although “Superfoot” retired as a Full Contact Karate Champion nearly 28 years ago, his impact on Martial Artist is still being felt today. He continues to be a dominant figure in martial arts community and is actively involved with Mentoring, Teaching and Leading today’s Martial Artist throughout the World through seminars, books and Public Appearances.

Like a true Master, Bill Wallace influence to the Martial Arts Community is not only physical; Grand Master Wallace has a strong commitment to Educational and leads by example. He has earned a Bachelor's degree from Ball State University and a Master's degree from Memphis State University; his Academic accomplishments are another example of Leadership in the Martial Arts.

Despite his retirement from Full Contact Karate, Grand Master “Superfoot” Wallace continues to be one of today’s most influential Martial Artist, he shares his knowlage as a contributing writer for Black Belt Magazine, as well as being a author of three books:

• Karate: Basic Concepts & Skills • Dynamic Kicking & Stretching • The Ultimate Kick

The 2008 Masters Hall of Fame Event will be hosted at the Orange County Hilton Hotel in Costa Mesa California on August 02, 2008 and will recognize some of today’s best Martial Artist Leaders. This year's nominees are a cross representation of the Martial Artist through out the World that exemplify “Excellence in the Martial Arts”.

“The Masters Hall of Fame brings out some of the premiere Martial Arts Icons within the Martial Arts Community to honor a new generation of leaders and their commitment to “Excellence in the Martial Arts. Some of the notable have been Grand Masters Eric Lee, Grand Master Fumio Demura, Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu, UFC Referee “Big John” McCarthy; UFC 5 time Heavy Weight Champion Randy Couture, Master Jeff Anderson, Master Lou Salseda, Grand Master George Alexander as well as Sensei Don Warner” to mention a few; said Daniel Hect, CEO Masters Hall of Fame.

The Masters Hall of Fame nominees are Martial Arts Leaders that Mentor, Teach and Demonstrate Excellence, Honesty, and Loyalty in all aspect of there lives. “As an organization, the Masters Hall of Fame believes it has a responsibility is to Recognize and Develop Excellence in the Martial Arts; and to develop martial artist that embrace life as other exceptional martial artist have done in the past.” David Dye, Vice President, Masters Hall of Fame.

For More Information Contact: Daniel Hect e-mail CEO(at)MastersHallofFame.com. Phone: 951-538-9357 www.MastersHallofFame.com www. AcademyofMasters.com


About Masters Hall of Fame
The Masters Hall of Fame is a non-profit Martial Arts Organization that primary mission is to Recognize Excellence in the Martial Arts.

2007 Masters Hall of Fame Guest Speaker

Daniel Hect, CEO of the Masters Hall of Fame, announces Big John McCarthy as the Guest Speaker for the 2007 Masters Hall of Fame Event.

Costa Mesa, CA – May 17, 2007

The Masters Hall of Fame is proud to announce “Big John” McCarthy is the Guest Speaker at the 2007 Masters Hall of Fame Annual Event. The Black Tie event will recognize Martial Artist for their Excellence in the Martial Arts.

Big John is an icon in the martial arts community known for his dynamic presents in the UFC's Octagon; which he has presided over as the Center Judge for nearly 15 years.

However, “Big John” plays a much more important role in our communities than being the Center Judge at the UFC. Big John is also a Los Angeles City Police Officer who teaches Police Officers Arrest and Control procedures and survival tactics. Officer McCarthy teaches over 10,000 police officers a year the invaluable skills needed to survive attacks from the criminal elements that preys on our communities.

To add to Big John success he has recently he opened the Ultimate Training Academy 25385 Rye Canyon Road Valencia, Ca. to the public. The Ultimate Training Academy offers a wide variety of classes ranging from Traditional Jujitsu to no Gi grappling.

Guest instructors at the Ultimate Training Academy have included the 2 times UFC Light Heavy Weight and current UFC Heavy Weight Champion Randy Couture, a Martial Arts Jujitsu legend within the Law Enforcement Community Lou Salseda; as well other dynamic martial artist.

The 2007 Masters Hall of Fame Event at the Hilton Hotel and Resort, Costa Mesa CA on August 11, 2007 will recognize today's best Martial Artists. This year's nominees are a cross representation of the Martial Artist through out the United States that exemplify “Excellence in the Martial Arts”.

“The annual black tie event brings out the premiere icons within the martial arts community to honor a new generation of leaders for their Excellence in the Martial Arts”, said Daniel Hect, CEO Masters Hall of Fame.

The Masters Hall of Fame nominees use values such as Leadership, Honesty, and Loyalty that have made them successful as Martial Artist and apply these values to all other aspects of their lives.

The Inductees include role models and leaders use the lessons from the Martial Arts to achieve excellence in all aspect of their lives. The 2007 Masters Hall of Fame Inductee's include Dynamic Leaders, Scholars, and Chief's of Police, Military Leaders, and Leaders of their perspective fields that are role models for our youth to follow.

“As an organization, the Masters Hall of Fame believes its primary and inherent responsibility is to Recognize and Develop Excellence in the Martial Arts; to develop martial artist that will embrace life as other exceptional martial artist have done in the past.” David Dye, Public Relations Director Masters Hall of Fame

For More Information Contact: David Dye Director of Public Relations Email info(at)MastersHallofFame.com Phone: 951-538-9357

About Masters Hall of Fame
The Masters Hall of Fame is a non-profit Martial Arts Organization that primary mission is to Recognize Excellence in the Martial Arts.