About Global Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Who We Are | Officers
| Membership | Awards & Nominations | Inductees
WHO WE ARE
The Global Martial Arts Association and Hall of Fame was established in 2005, by a group of Martial Artists with a minimum of 30 years in the Art.
The Global Martial Arts Association is made up of many seasoned Martial Artists, who with their years of experience and talent, promote upcoming Martial Artists by teaching, encouraging and recognizing their accomplishments. The Global Hall of Fame is a forum in which these aspects can be rewarded. We believe in non-political family oriented events where everyone is welcome to participate with no fear of favouritism or prejudice. We try and make our Tournament a fun and enjoyable time for learning, meeting new people as well as catching up with the old.
Our main goal is to continue to promote the Martial Arts in any and all styles while keeping the atmosphere friendly and organized by recognizing outstanding accomplishments, both in the Martial Arts Community and their home Community activities. We teach and show respect and humbleness to all our Members and participants at all events.
This organization also has a "Special Needs" Division headed by Prof. Ed McLachlan who has over 60 years of this type of Instruction under his belt! Prof. McLachlan himself is hearing impaired.
OFFICERS
Meet the Executive Officers of Global Martial Arts Hall of Fame
 Prof Ed McLachlan
St. Thomas, ON Canada
E-mail: profMcLachlan@gmahof.org
Web: www.eandtjiujitsu.com
Canadian Representative of the International Martial Arts Federation of the Deaf
* 2012 Event Host
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 Prof J.T. Moccabee
Galloway, Ohio, USA
E-mail: profjt@gmahof.org |
 Soke Calvin Campbell
Dayton, Ohio, USA
E-mail: ccampbell18@netzero.net |
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 Kyoshi Ed Cox
Urbana,
Ohio, USA
E-mail: diane_rlc@yahoo.com
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 Renshi Angela Fice
Bowmanville, ON Canada
E-mail: angelafice@bellnet.ca
Web: www.silenttigermartialarts.com
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 Arjarn Nick Hewitson
Michigan, USA
E-mail: Krunick@hotmail.com
Web: www.martialinfo.com
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 Kyoshi Gilles JM Gauthier
Orillia, ON Canada
E-mail: gill.lisa@encode.com
Web: www.gauthiersmartialarts.com |
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 Kyoshi Frank Verbakel
Elora, ON Canada
E-mail: renshifrank@live.ca
Web: Elora Family Martial Arts Centre |
 Dr. Robert Hawkins - Bantu Warrior
Columbus, Ohio, USA
E-mail: DrHawk.Hawkins9@gmail.com
Web:
www.masterhawk.net |
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Global Martial Arts Association (GMAA) does not require, nor should it interfere with any other Memberships or Association's the member may wish to be a part of. We as an Association encourage active participation in any beneficial Martial Arts endeavor!
The GMA Association is an umbrella group for numerous Members and other Federations, etc. GMA Association uses the power of its members to make our voice heard in / or with other Association's or Federations by bringing its members together and standing for its members.
Membership includes discounts on all GMA Associations and GMAHOF Events. Such as Tournaments (sponsored by GMAA or GMAHOF) Induction dinners, Camps, seminars, and workshops!
All Ranks up to Shodan (1st Degree Blackbelt) will be recognized by all members and / or all other Federations recognized and under the GMAA Association. Issued by the Member Instructor in his Dojo.
All blackbelts from Shodan (1st degree blackbelt) to Shichidan (7th degree Blackbelt) can request a Testing for higher Rank provided the individual is a member in good standing with the GMAA and meets all other criteria for the Rank being requested for testing.
See "Blackbelt Testing" Page for guidelines.
Contact Prof. Ed McLachlan if you are interested in becoming a member of Global Martial Arts Association.
Telephone / TTY: 519-631-7239
