
Golden Global International
Martial Arts Hall of Fame
President and Founder,
Soke Dr. Grandmaster I. Soto,
10th Degree Black Belt
President and Founder,
Soke Dr. Grandmaster Irving Soto,
10th Degree Black Belt

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Soke Dr. Grandmaster Soto
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is available to travel around the world for seminars, book signings, and demonstrations. He can be contacted by leaving a message on the Guestbook below. Remember to leave your address and information so we can contact you.
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Soke Grandmaster Soto was presented with a Letter of Commendation and certificate from the Mayor of San Diego, Mayor Susan Golding, and a Letter of Commendation and certificate from the Mayor of Hollywood, Mayor Johnny Grant. The Letters of Commendation and certificates were given to Soke Grandmaster Soto for his outstanding dedication and hard work to improve the lives of the men, women and children in the community. And in recognition of his efforts in establishing the First International Hall of Fame in San Diego and uniting Martial Artists and Community Members from the local community and the international community from around the world.

Golden Global International Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Soke Council Members
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Soke Grandmaster Irving Soto
,10th Degree Black Belt
President, Executive Director and Founder of the Soke Council and in charge of all council members.
Soke Grandmaster Billy Davis
, Vice-President
Soke Grandmaster John Denora
, Executive Officer
Soke Dr. Moses Powell
, In charge of the Council
Soke Grandmaster Frederick Peterson,
Regional director for L.A.
Soke Grandmaster Aaron Banks
, In Charge of Worldwide Promotions
Soke Grandmaster David Soto
, In Charge of Scouting and Regional Director for the East Coast
Soke Grandmaster Tommy Chen,
In Charge of Superceding all Kata Championships
Soke Grandmaster Ricardo Sebastian
, In Charge of Scouting and Promotions Utah
Soke Grandmaster Rudy Jones
, In Charge of all Jujitsuan.
Soke Dr. Vahl
, PhD, Regional doctor and physician for all kickboxing and tournaments
Soke Grandmaster Charles Dixon
, PhD, In Charge of all military and Armed Forces in Arkansas
Soke Grandmaster Lynn Dixon,
In Charge of all women competitors in Kata
Soke Grandmaster Alonzo Wilson
, Regional Director for San Diego and Head of the martial arts community
Soke Marco Rodriguez
(Master), Regional Director for San Diego and Head of the martial arts community
Soke Jonas Nunez
(Shihan), Head and In Charge of the Kickboxing and Promotions (WPKF and ISKA)
Soke Jorge Otiura
(Master--Peru Aikido and AikiJujitsu in Peru), In Charge of South American martial arts and Head Regional Director for that continent
Soke Ted Tabura
(Shihan), In Charge of all the L.A. martial arts and scouting and superceding all the martial artists from that region
Soke John Monte
(Sifu), In Charge of radio and promotions in the martial arts field
Soke Muhammad Ali
, World Champion, World Renowned Boxer and Head of the International Boxing Division for the Hall of Fame
(Soke) Sifu Eric Lee
, King of the Kata and World Expert in the exhibition and seminars for the Hall of Fame
Soke Cynthia Rothrock
(Master), Spokeswoman and Martial Arts Expert for the women in the martial arts science, and exhibition and seminars for the Hall of Fame
Soke Frank Dux
, In Charge of the tournament circuit and Kumite
Soke Victor Hughes
, Superceding in San Diego for all martial arts for the Hall of Fame
Bruce Lee
, In special commemoration of the Late Lee Tai Gai, we honor him with the honor of being inducted and his son, with special commemoration for lifetime
Brandon Lee
, In special commemoration of the Late Brandon Lee, we honor him with the honor of being inducted, with special commemoration for lifetime.
Richard Reyes
(Shihan), International Martial Arts Hall of Fame Secretary, In Charge of all organization of all candidates.
David McHenry
(Sensei), International Martial Arts Hall of Fame Treasurer, In Charge of taking care of promotions and money transactions and fundraising.
Soke Susan Golding,
Mayor of San Diego.Special thanks to the Mayor and to the administration of the city of San Diego.
Soke Johnny Grant,
Mayor of Hollywood.Special thanks to the Mayor and to the administration of the city of Hollywood.
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Honorary Sokeship List
Raymond Chow, Producer
Soke Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, World Champion Fighter and Actor
Soke Jean Claude Van Damme, Fighter and Actor
Soke Don "the Dragon" Wilson, Fighter and Actor, and World Heavyweight Champion
Soke Chuck Norris, Fighter and Actor
Soke Steven Seagal, Actor
Wesley Snipes, Actor
Jackie Chan, Actor
Jet Li, Actor
Billy Blanks, World Champion
Soke Ron Van Clief, World Champion Fighter and Actor
Lou Neglia, World Champion Fighter and Promoter
Soke George Coffield
Soke LaPuppet, Fighter and Champion
Soke Joe Lewis, Fighter and Champion
Orlando Rivera, Fighter World Champion
Governor Jesse 'the body' Ventura. For his outstanding contribution to the youth and the science of wrestling and martial arts.
Jim Kelly, Actor
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All the Soke members are in charge and voting people into the Hall of Fame from all regions. Upon review of their application or going to tournaments.
HOW TO SUBMIT TO THE GGMAHF -- Read this below
OPEN TO ALL MARTIAL ARTS STYLES - NOT PREJUDICED
If you believe you are one of these candidates that because for some unknown reason you have not been recognized by any other Hall of Fame, then we welcome all martial artists from all around the continent or all around the world to submit their 2000-word meaning 2 page biographies and 2 8x10's action photos, preferable, and 3 references that we can get in touch with about your background and history. We are open to all styles of martial arts. Even female competitors from around the world.
The Hall of Fame will begin, the year 2001. Coming to a town or city near you. So for those interested in being nominated, Applications should be submitted with the above contents--Starting April 1999. Again the references should be by 3 Grandmasters that recognize your skills, or the community leadership programs that you have worked with or a list of martial arts in the community that know who you are and have a reputable background. Signed and dated at the time you submit your application with names, phones, and address, in a legible writing.
Response time will take from 5 to 10 weeks for time to review the application.
Open to the general public to vote.
Send your applications to the scrolling address below:

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