Become a part of Martial Arts History

WORLD HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

OPEN TO ALL MARTIAL ARTISTS REGARDLESS OF
RANK OR STYLE (recognized systems only), their
STUDENTS, FRIENDS & FAMILIES

Don't miss the opportunity

  • Attend seminars with the most respected Masters and Grandmasters in the World

 

  • Attend / Receive award and recognition from the Foremost Grandmaster Council in the World

 

  • Attend vendor attractions and workshops

 

  • Includes banquet dinner and  entertainment

 

  • Network with the leaders in your field of study

 

  • Visit the Historical River Walk in San Antonio Texas

 Tournament

The   2008 Internationals

An International World Championship Event

**WHFSC Hall of Fame Attendees receives one free adult spectator admission
(must present valid wristband at time of event)
 

Should you wish to nominate someone for the Hall of Fame (including your students if you are a teacher), you can fill out our nomination ballot on-line at: Nomination Ballots.
All nominations are subject to VERIFICATION. So, please include as much information about the individual as possible.

We look forward to your attendance of this grand event and meeting you personally!

Associate with the Best

15th Annual WHFSC Meeting, Seminar Symposium & Awards

May 23rd - 24th,2008 - Crowne Plaza Hotel, 111 E. Pecan St., San Antonio, Texas 78205


View coverage of our past events to see why no one else compares "Click here"


Banquet scheduled for May 23rd - 24th, 2008 in beautiful San Antonio,
Texas - home of the River Walk (San Antonio's famous river lined with shops,
restaurants & entertainment) as well as the historical Alamo!!!


Past seminar Instructors taking a bow before the packed filled hall

Featuring seminars by the top martial artists from around the world, vendor displays, as well as a
martial arts tournament & many other surprises Including interviews conducted by Grandmaster
Don Warrener's Rising Sun Productions for the new TV Show, "INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS
TODAY" - Please e-mail or mail your phone number for phoned updates to WHFSC Coordinators,
Glenda or Sensei Phillip Spears at GSpears@Talbott-Adams-Moore.com  or Uwillbehappier@aol.com  

The following grandmasters have already confirmed their attendance of our event on May 23rd - 24th in
San Antonio, Texas even before our invitations have been sent out - don't be left behind!:

Literally a Who's Who in the World of Martial Arts

Confirming their attendance after the holidays; Grandmaster Alexander Retuinski of the Russian ROSS System - Russia; Grandmaster Yousef Shirzad of Shinzen Karate - Iran (Visa permitting); Grandmaster Don Jacob of Don Jacob Ryu - Trinidad, Grandmaster Mark Shuey of Cane Master International - NV; Grandmaster Ron Balas of Tai Shin Doh - OH.; Grandmaster Nick Stratacos of Motobu Ha Shito Ryu Karate Do - CA. Grandmaster John Crudup of Song Do Kwan - NJ.; Grandmaster John Casarez of Manabi Masho Ju-Jitsu - OH.; Dr. Donald Swansey of Seibu-Do Martial Arts - TX; Our Latest pre-enrollees include Grandmaster Hans von Rolbeck of Ki-Jutsu - Germany; Soke Dai Jurgen Thuerer of Ki-Jutsu - Germany; Master Jens Fricke of Ty Ga Karate - Germany; Grandmaster Maurice Elmalem of Budo International America Magazine - New York; Grandmaster Nmir Hassan of Koga Ha Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo - Pennsylvania; Ama Guro Rafino Pambuan of Pambuan Arnis (on calendar) - Florida; Grandmaster George Maughn of U.G.E. Kenpo - Ireland; Grandmaster Gary Alexander of Combat Isshinryu - NJ. (on calendar); Grandmaster Richard Van Donk of Bujinkan Nin-Jutsu - CA. (on calendar); GM John Prevatt - American  TaeKwonDo - FL.; Supreme Grandmaster Seiyu Oyata and Grandmasters Steven Stark and Bill Gossett of Ryukyu Kempo/ Ryute - MO. ; Grandmaster Ronald Duncan of Nin-Jutsu - NY.; Grandmaster Bram  Frank of CSSD International (2007 Black Belt Magazine "Weapons Instructor of the Year" Hall of Fame Awardee) - FL.; famous martial arts historian and Goju practitioner, Grandmaster Don  Warrener - CA.; Grandmaster Gary ("James Bond") Wasniewski of Ty Ga Karate - ENGLAND; Grandmaster Sri Dinesh of Gati Chi - FRANCE; Grandmaster Jurg Ziegler of Sin Moo Hapkido - SWITZERLAND; Professor Nigel Sessions, inheritor of Gavin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu - SOUTH AFRICA;  Dr.Richard Hackworth of Hapkido - KOREA; Grandmaster Daniel Verkerke of Seicho Jutsu - CANADA; Grandmaster Neal Hummerstone of Aiki Tora Ryu - FL; Grandmaster Gary Dill of SDS Jeet Kune Do International - OK.; Grandmaster John Byrne of the 5 Circle System -  NE.; Grandmaster Phil Little, inheritor of Shimabuku - Long Isshinryu - SC; Sifu James Ibrao of  Kenpo (health permitting) - CA.; Grandmaster Larry Beard of Budoki Junari JuJitsu - AL; Grandmaster Mark J. Colangelo of Go Jiu Bujitsu - CA.; Grandmaster Harris Warren of Nisei Bujutsu - FL.; Dr. Ric Black of Bun Bu Ichi Zendo Budo - FL.;Grandmaster Ralph Viggiano, inheritor of Johnny Kuhl's Combat Karate - Ct..; Grandmaster Gary Pointer of Hapkido - FL.; Professor Bruce Miller of Quan Li K'an - MN.; Professor John DeNora of Daito Ryu USA - CA.; Grandmaster Dan Tosh of Shorinryu - CA.

This Event is filling up fast to ensure your place
Please submit your nominations soon

Nomination Ballots.
"click here"

Take this opportunity to bring your family, friends and students on a well deserved holiday during our prestigious event.
Visit the Alamo

San Antonio Riverwalk History
The famed San Antonio River walk, or Paseo Del Rio, is a 2 1/2 mile stretch of beautifully landscaped waterfront that features many of San Antonio's most spectacular hotels, restaurants, night clubs, bars, shopping centers and businesses. It is one of the most dynamic tourist attractions in the entire state of Texas, pouring nearly $800 million a year into the local economy. Iit is an amazing and romantic place to visit.

Other links of interest:

 http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/  Official website for the San Antonio River Walk

 http://www.riverwalkguide.com/  The River Walk Guide

http://www.bushido.org/hof/  Coverage of the W.H.F.S.C. past Awards Symposium

http://www.theworldinternationals.com/ Tournament in conjunction with the WHFSC The 2008 Internationals
An International World Championship Event

Note:

Attendees can receive a dramatic discount in room rates at the four star Crowne Plaza Riverwalk with prices starting as low as $139 by simply calling
Crowne Plaza Riverwalk 210.354.2800 and mentioning our discount code: "Martial Arts Hall of Fame"

 

Annual World Head of Family Grandmasters meeting San Antonio Texas May 24th 2008

World Renowned Grandmaster members of the W.H.F.S.C. pose during one of the past events.
Can you recognize some of these famous martial artists?

Act now!
To ensure your place for this Historical event

To nominate someone for the Hall of Fame (including your students if you are a teacher),
you can fill out our nomination ballot on-line at: Nomination Ballots.
All nominations are subject to VERIFICATION. So, please include as much information about the individual as possible.

AWARDEE'S PRICE: $175.00 (banquet fee includes dinner, beautiful award from the Council
seminars / vendor attractions)

DISCOUNTED GUESTS (NON-AWARDEES) FEE: $100.00 per person
(banquet fee includes dinner, seminars/ vendor attractions at hotel

NOTE: Must be guest(s) of awardee or WHFSC Council Member

GENERAL PUBLIC PRICE: $140.00 (banquet fee includes seminars/ vendor attractions at hotel_

Cant find a better deal to attend a function of this caliber

******NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR******

 

We look forward to your attendance of this grand event and meeting you personally!