Honored Inductees 2026
Masters, Champions, and Visionaries Who Shaped the World of Martial Arts
GM. Holger Schmitt
Lifetime Achievement Award
With over 50 years of dedication to Martial Artist, Holger has trained thousands of students and developed innovative teaching methods that have revolutionized traditional culture of martial arts education worldwide.
Paul Pinckard
Silver Life Award of the Year
Wishing Master Paul Pinckard continued success, strength, and excellence on his martial arts journey. Your dedication to Hapkido and achievement of 4th Degree Black Belt truly reflect your discipline, leadership, and passion for the art.
Dr. Major Couzan
Grandmaster of the Year
Wishing Grand Master Dr. Major Couzan continued greatness and honor on his extraordinary martial arts journey. Your lifelong dedication to Capajitsudo and Shaolin Goju, along with achieving the prestigious 10th Dan, reflects true mastery, wisdom, and leadership.
Dany Jadiel Quesada Monge
Kyokushin Karate Excellence Award
Wishing Master Dany Jadiel Quesada Monge continued strength, discipline, and success on his martial arts journey. Your dedication to Kyokushin Karate and achievement of 3rd Dan reflect true perseverance and fighting spirit.
Ted Trujillo
Kung Fu Legend Award
Wishing Grand Master Ted Trujillo continued strength, wisdom, and success on his remarkable martial arts journey. Your dedication to Mong Su Dom Tai Chinese Kung Fu and achievement of 7th Degree reflect true mastery, discipline, and lifelong commitment to the art.
GM. Ganesh Govindan
Grand Master of the Year – Karate & Kung Fu
Wishing Grand Master Ganesh Govindan continued honor and success on his extraordinary martial arts journey. Your mastery in Karate and Kung Fu, along with achieving an esteemed 8th Dan, reflects a lifetime of dedication, discipline, and excellence.
Chris Kesterson
Global Martial Arts Legend Award
Wishing Grand Master Chris Kesterson continued greatness and recognition on his outstanding martial arts journey. Your mastery across multiple disciplines including Kestese, Ketsuga, Sambo, Judo, BJJ, Taekwondo, Karate, and Boxing, along with achieving an 8th Dan, reflects exceptional dedication, versatility, and lifelong commitment.
Jason Crosby
Boxing Coach Excellence Award
Wishing Jason Crosby continued success and recognition for his dedication to combat sports and athlete development. Your achievement as a trainer of a UBO Heavyweight Champion reflects your skill, commitment, and ability to bring out the best in fighters.