Introduction Invitation

 

BECOME A PART OF MARTIAL ARTS HISTORY

17TH ANNUAL

WORLD HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL "HALL OF FAME"

MAY 28th-29th, 2010

The Event location is the beautiful Pacific Island Resort
located in the heart of Universal Studios Orland Florida

Don't miss the opportunity to
attend thee Event of the Year

: Includes:

  • 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 Universal Studies, Disneyland, Epcot Center

 

 

 

Act now!
To ensure your place for this Historical event

AWARDEES PRICE: $200.00 (banquet fee includes dinner, beautiful award from the Council
seminars / vendor attractions)

DISCOUNTED GUESTS (NON-AWARDEES) FEE: $150.00 per person
(banquet fee includes dinner, seminars/ vendor attractions at hotel

NOTE: Must be guest's) of awardees or WHFSC Council Member

GENERAL PUBLIC PRICE: $175.00 (banquet fee includes seminars/ vendor attractions at hotel

Can't find a better deal to attend a function of this caliber

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

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.
or download and e-mail the nomination form "Click Here"

The Nomination Category List can also be down loaded in a Word Doc: "Click Here"
All nominations are subject to VERIFICATION. So, please include as much information about the individual as possible.

 

To register for the event, email your information to GMFrankSanchez@comcast.net

REVIEW OF PAST EVENT IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS

WHFSC Hall of Fame Online:

http://www.bushido.org/hof

WHFSC TRIUMPHS OVER BAD ECONOMY AND SWINE FLU SCARE

 

 

Despite the economy and Swine Flu scare that affected Texas in Mid-May of this year, the"World Head of Family Sokeship Council", America's first worldwide grandmasters organization as featured in the books"An Illustrated History of Martial Arts in America" by Emil Farkas and"The World Head of Family Sokeship Council" by Don Warrener, held its Annual world martial arts gathering there. 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, including Grandmaster Graciela Casillas of California, Professor Gary Dill of Oklahoma, Grandmaster Alexander Retyunskikh and Grandmaster German Popov's Master students from Russia, Grandmaster Mark Shuey of Nevada, Grandmaster Bram Frank of Florida, Grandmaster Gary Wasniewski of England and other world renowned figures. A film preview of Grandmaster Wasniewski's latest picture, "Thunderkick II - The Kill Factor" was also showcased along with the introduction of Jason Sterling, Star of the upcoming film "Black Salt". WHFSC Founder, Grandmaster Frank E. Sanchez was also presented with an award of commendation from Guardian Angels Representative,  Rafael Arredondo on behalf of Curtis Sliwa for his and the WHFSC's contributions to martial arts and the local communities. Entertainment for the dinner that culminated the two day affair was provided by professional comedian-hypnotist, Rodney Rash, whose performance was filmed "live" for a future upcoming comedy TV Special.

Grandmaster Sanchez accepting award from Guardian Angels rep. Rafael Arredondo

The Head Table
From left: Grandmasters Frank Sanchez, Gary Dill, Gary Wasniewski,
Neal Hummerstone, Daniel Verkerke, Ian Cyrus, Bram Frank, Mark Colangelo

 

Examining board with new members
From left GM Hans von Rollbeck, GM Bram Frank, GM General Alexander Retyunskikh, GM Greg Torres,
GM Graciella, GM Datu Dieter Knuttel, GM Neal Hummerstione, GM Gary Dill, GM Mark Colangelo.

A few Semiar Pictures

Grandmaster Neal Hummerstone demonstrating defense from a sitting position.

Grandmaster Daniel Verkerke demonstrating control during his seminar on awareness.

Grandmaster Graciela Casillas conducting seminar on Shen Chun Do

Grandmaster Datu Dieter Knuettel demonstrating a Modern Arnis disarming technique.

 

For more information contact:

 Frank E. Sanchez

Founder/ Executive Director International

World Head of Family Sokeship Council

San_Jitsu@yahoo.com    GMFrankSanchez@comcast.net 

 

For more pictures of this event
Visit the WHFSC Facebook group at:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=95677420267#/group.php?gid=95677420267

 

 

 

Act now!
To ensure your place for this Historical event

AWARDEES PRICE: $200.00 (banquet fee includes dinner, beautiful award from the Council
seminars / vendor attractions)

DISCOUNTED GUESTS (NON-AWARDEES) FEE: $150.00 per person
(banquet fee includes dinner, seminars/ vendor attractions at hotel

NOTE: Must be guest's) of awardees or WHFSC Council Member

GENERAL PUBLIC PRICE: $175.00 (banquet fee includes seminars/ vendor attractions at hotel

Can't find a better deal to attend a function of this caliber

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

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.
or download and e-mail the nomination form "Click Here"

The Nomination Category List can also be down loaded in a Word Doc: "Click Here"

All nominations are subject to VERIFICATION. So, please include as much information about the individual as possible.

Download Event Schedule "Click Here"

To register for the event, email your information to GMFrankSanchez@comcast.net

Visit us online at: http//www.bushido.org/hof

 

Just some of the grandmaster members who have supported our event in the past:

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

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
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
Ama Guro Rafino Pambuan of Pambuan Arnis - Florida
Grandmaster George Maughn of U.G.E. Kenpo - Ireland
Grandmaster Gary Alexander of Combat Isshinryu - NJ.
Grandmaster Richard Van Donk of Bujinkan Nin-Jutsu - CA.
Grandmaster 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.
Grandmaster Dan Tosh of Shorinryu - CA.

 

    

 

ICE SCULPTURING

Arna Guro Rafino Pambuan performing an ice sculpture at last year's event

Past seminar instructors take a bow before the packed hall

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?

 

WHFSC Hall of Fame Online:

http://www.bushido.org/hof