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Shihan Gary Alexanders IAMA 2008 Hall of Fame
POST EVENT 2008 PRESS RELEASE
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| Grand Master Dong Kuen Park TKD Inducted to IAMA HOF 2008 |
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| GM G.J. Torres Inducted to IAMA HOF 2009 |
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| GM Aaron Banks Inducted to IAMA HOF 2008 |
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| IAMA HOF Inductee Jim Curtis of WA former Marine, Martial Artist, Activist |
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November 15, 2008, Woodbridge, N.J. this
years IAMA Hall of Fame Event was attended by a capacity crowd representing many of the Leaders of the U.S. and International
Martial Arts. Shihan Gary Alexander and IAMA Board sponsored this years Event that began with the usual happy hour reception,
followed by Official Ceremonies that included the United State Marine Corp Color Guard from the Eatontown, N.J. Recruiting
Station under Gunnery Seargeant Hanks.
As the Colors were flown the Duty Bugler, 15 year old Mac Tasetano played
the Marine Hymn, followed by the National Anthem, and topped off with Shihan Isaac Henry of Neptune, N.J. leading the audience
in singing “God Bless America”.
This event (IAMAHOF) has been described as “The Last Great Event
of the Year” and the “Best Food in the Circuit”. With this in mind Dinner was served.
Immediately after Dinner, the DJ began with “Music to Dance by”.
Dancing ensued for an hour with a loaded dance floor.
After dance-time, the IAMA Hall of Fame Awards and Inductions began. The
impressive lineup of Martial Arts dignitaries read like a who’s who among the Pioneers and Legends of the various styles
and types of Martial Arts.
The lineup of Dignitaries, Inductions, and Awards are listed below.
Next Years IAMA Hall of Fame will be held the third Saturday of November
2009. Details will be posted to the IAMA Website at: mysite.verizon.net/vzet3n68/garyalexander/id3.html
IAMA 2008/09 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ed Alexander, Isaac Henry, Allen Goldberg, Frank Sanchez,
Al Smith, David (Baretta) Toma, Bill Chatfield, Vincent Marchetti, Ernie Temple, Carl Pluchino, Frank Tasetano, Buddy Amato,
John Mannielle, Morgan Woods, Maurice Emalem, Ralph Passaro, Joe Veneri, Joe Yerkes, Mike Cassert, Bal Catolico, Bill Chung,
John DeBlasio, Michael DePasquale, Bill Durso, Rick Herbster, Joe Hess, Frank Huff, Gary Melick
IAMA HALL OF FAME 2008 SENIOR INDUCTIONS
Aaron Banks IAMA 2008
Hall of Fame Induction for Pioneering the "First" Media Showcasing of Martial Arts Worldwide,
Jim Curtis, USMC Retired IAMA 2008 Hall of Fame for Leadership, Charitable Works, and Proliferation of Marine Quality Martial Arts in America.
Mr. Dong Keun Park, IAMA
2008 Induction for Pioneering, and Proliferation of “True” Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts in the USA and beyond.
Mr. G.J. Torres, 2008
Shihan Gary Alexanders IAMA Hall of Fame Induction, In Honor of Golden Lifetime of 40 Years of Martial Arts Leadership and
Achievements
AWARDS DISTINCTIONS 2008
Mark S. Gridley, Combat Hapkido Master of the Year, Alex Prieto, Silver
Lifetime Shorin-Ryu Karate Do Recognition Award, Kevin McGrath, Grand Master of the Year in Urban/USA Goju Karate, Luis Ruiz,
Master Alex Prieto Shorin-ryu Martial Artist of the Year, Patrick Bamburak, Shihan Gary Alexanders Outstanding Combat Isshinryu
H2HC Student of the Year, Nancy Luyando, Grand Master Bill Chungs Shaolin Woman of the Year, Alex Wilkie, A Salute from Shihan
Gary Alexanders I.A.M.A. to a Warrior Martial Artist, John J. Corrigan, Grand Master Bill Chung Shaolin Master Administration,
Grand Master Joseph Yerkes, Pioneer of "Grand Master Joseph Yerkes" American JuJitsu & Karate Systems, David Rodrigues,
Grand Master Buddy Amato's Instructor of the Year Wali-Abdus Salaam, Golden Martial Arts 40 Years Lifetime Award, Tom Spiros,
2008 Shihan Gary Alexanders IAMA Hall of Fame - Diamond Lifetime Outstanding Boxing/Kickboxing Recognition Award, Louis Toledo,
Grand Master John Manniels Master Martial Arts Instructor of the Year, Mark Carauaglio, Grand Master Carl Pluchinos Master
Martial Arts Instuctor of the Year, Daniel Pluchino, Grand Master Carl Pluchinos Outstanding Martial Artist of the Year, Christine
Pluchino, Grand Master Carl Pluchinos Martial Arts Woman of the Year, Peter Abreu, Grand Master Carl Pluchinos Martial Arts
Master Instructor of the Year, Wali - Abdus Salaam, Golden Martial Arts 40 Years Lifetime Award, Harry Vardas, Grand Master
Gary Alexanders "Outstanding Combat Isshinryu H2HC Ni-Dan Black Belt of the Year, James D. Lee , IAMA "Silver Lifetime" Outstanding
Mixed Martial Arts Senior Instructors Recognition Award, Christina Maini, Grand Master Gary Alexanders "Outstanding" Combat
Isshinryu H2HC Female Mixed Martial Artist 2008,Diana Martin Grand Master John Manniels Most Distinguished Grand Master Master
& Martial Arts Instructor of the Year, Mr. Angel Munoz. Master Shotokan Instructor of the Year 2008, Marta Hoffman, Grand
Master Gary Alexanders "Outstanding" Combat Isshinryu H2HC Female Mixed Martial Artist 2008, Briana White, IAMA "Outstanding"
Female Mixed Martial Arts Black Belt of 2008, Carmelo Galarza, Grand Master John Manniels Most Distinguished Grand Master
Master & Martial Arts Instructor of the Year, Detective Don Jeffrey, IAMA 40 Years "Silver Lifetime" Outstanding Mixed
Martial Arts Senior Law Enforcement Instructors Recognition Award. James Sherman, 2008 IAMA Award - Master Frank Huffs Combat
Hapkido Master of the Year, Andrew Stigliano, 2008 Shihan Gary Alexander's IAMA Hall of Fame Isshinryu and Mixed Martial Arts
Master Instructor of the Year Award, Gary Pyrilis, Grand Master Gary Alexanders "Outstanding" Black Belt - Mixed Martial Arts
of Combat Isshinryu, H2HC, and Tae Kwon Do, Butch Friberger, Grand Master Gary Alexanders "Outstanding" First Degree Black
Belt in Combat Isshinryu, H2HC, Mixed Martial Arts 2008, Mr. Hector Arias, Grand Master John Manniels Outstanding Martial
Arts Master of the Year 2008, Mr. Chris Struben, Esq. Grand Master Gary Alexanders "Outstanding" Student in Combat Isshinryu,
H2HC, and Tae Kwon Do, Mixed Martial Arts
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General International News Items - Dateline
July 1, 2009
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2009 World Karate Union Hall of Fame
at the Pocono Mountains, Pa.
Sponsored by Frank and Kathie Tasetano, was
a huge success with a packed house attending a 3 in 1 weekend. That included UFC MMA on Friday night, Saturdays day long Seminars,
Trade Show, and Hall of Fame Awards Banquet, Sunday Karate Championships. US Marine Corps Color Guard, Great Food, Good people.
Doesn't get any better.
The Awards Banquet were particularly exciting this year with Trevor
Tasetano being promoted to 5th Dan by Shihan Gary Alexander, endoresed by Kyoshi Morgan Woods, and 7th Dan Frank Huff.. The
Tasetano's known for "outdoing" themselves each year, gave special recognition to Shihan Alexander, Sifu Allen Goldberg, and
Eugene Floyd for past support as Dircetors of the WKU. Each was presented with a beautiful "Gold" ring signifying the event.
See you there next year.
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Shihan Alexanders Nashville Seminar
Nashville TN 5/09 - GM Pittways Isshinryu Karate spobsored
a Seminar with GM Gary Alexander with an attendance of approximately 75 participants. GM demonstrated the "Bo" Fighting Form
using an M-1 Rifle w/Bayonet attached, followed by Saya Fighting Form using two "Bayonets". Strategic Fighting Methods were
also on the list with Shihan Demonstrating w/Mike Sullivan of the Detroit Isshinryu Clubs.
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Grand Master Frank Sanchez’s,
2009 World Grandmasters Council
EVENT SUCCEEDS DESPITE BAD ECONOMY & SWINE FLU SCARE
Seminar leaders at function demonstrate why they are the world's best
The Council challenged world conditions by summoning the attendance of
martial arts notables from around the world to its 16th Annual gathering in Texas. The event held May 22nd - 23rd at the Hyatt
Regency Hotel bordering the famed Riverwalk in San Antonio was sponsored by IBC Bank, and hosted by Sensei Phillip and Glenda
Spears of Texas.The two day event that received local TV media attention featured award presentations and seminars by some
of the world's top martial artists.
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NEW MARTIAL ARTS PLUS ENTERTAINMENT
CHANNEL.
Sifu Allen Goldberg of Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame and Magazines
advised IAMA an new affiliated Program offering "vintage" movies, plus including a large library of Martial Arts Films.
A nominal fee of $9.95 per annum is charged.
The Internet Cable goes by the call sign of:
YFNCable.com
For further information contact Sifu Goldberg at Action Martial Arts
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| R to L: Bill Pogue, GM Ken Pittaway, Shihan Alexander, Nick Mechling |
Dr. Ken Pittaway, “New” Isshinryu 10th
Dan,
Chief Instructor, 40 years of "Pittaways Isshinryu
Karate" headquartered in Detroit MI.
Dr Pittaway was recently promoted in rank and endorsed
by Shihan Gary Alexander and IAMA at ceremonies in Nashville TN, April 4, 2009
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Jim Curtis, Founder and Chief
Executive Officer of NASA (North American Self Defense),
located in Washington State, upon application to I.A.M.A.has
been endorsed and confirmed to be promoted to the rank of Ju-Dan/10th
Degree Black Belt.
Mr. Curtis, a former U.S. Marine has a long history of involvement
with the Martial Arts in America training Marine Military, and Civilian Men, Women, and Chidlren through out the Pacific
Northwest. Jim Curtis is also an integral part of sponsoring benefits for needy causes within the Military and Civilian arena's.
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| Gy Leon Wright Keeping Marines in trim in Khanduhar |
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| "Tasetano's" World Karate Union Hall of Fame 2008 |
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| WKU 08 Ms. Rose, Lt Col Shusko, Lisa McMannus, Gary Alexander, Mr. & Mrs Ernie Temple |
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