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1ST ANNUAL WKU / CARIBBEAN HALL OF FAME
APRIL 28, 2007 - PORT OF SPAIN. TRINIDAD & TOBAGO WEST INDIES
 We are pleased to announce that the World Karate Union Hall Of Famewill co-host the 1st WKU/Caribbean Hall Of Fame with Soke Christopher Francis on April 28, 2007 in Trinidad.
At a meeting attended by WKU International Board Members (including Hanshi Ramon Lawrence of Australia, Grandmaster Dan Horia Chinda of Romania, Master George Bierman, Dr. Robert Braff, Dr. Kevin Hufford, Grandmaster Santiago Sanchis of Spain, Soke Christopher Francis of Trinidad) at the 2005 WKUHOF held at the Chateau Resort & Conference Center in Tannerville, Pa. on July 2, 2005, criteria was reached and agreed upon in forming the WKU / Caribbean Hall Of Fame. Announcement was made of this endeavor at the WKU Hall Of Fame Banquet & Awards Ceremony July 2, 2006 and was received by great excitement and anticipation.
 Below please find letter dated August 18, 2005 officially appointing Soke Christopher Francis as WKU representative in this venture and WKU introduction letter dated April 8, 2006, outlining the endeavor to the Honorable Mr. Roger Boynes, Minister of Sports & Youth, Trinida 
All inquries for WKU/Caribbean Hall Of Fame and Awards made to: Kathi Tasetano Director / WKU Hall Of Fame 570-992-3458
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All nominations to be forwarded to WKU office at: World Karate Union Hall Of Fame 437 Sabol Road Stroudsburg, Pa 18360
Please click on Nominating Ballots at top of page for ballots and categories.
All induction notices will be sent from WKU office to candidates. As we are trying to make this event truly memorable for the citizens of the Caribbean, only those living in the Caribbean (Trinidad, Tobago, Barbados, St. Lucia, etc.) will be inducted at this ceremony, although all are encouraged to support and attend the banquet and participate in the Pan-Caribbean International Championships. All WKU members, past and present who are able to attend will be presented with a embroidered black belt with their name and Pan-Caribbean on it. As this event has been postponed 6months due to International mailings, all paperwork must be submitted before April 10th to WKU office. WKU is not responsible for delays in payments to any 3rd party instead of WKU. Paperwork received after this date will result in awards being presented week of October 17-19th, 2007
WORLD KARATE UNION TRINIDAD INDUCTEES - 2005
July 2, 2005 - Chateau Resort, Tannersville, Pa
Soke Christopher Francis - International Board Member Shihan Michael Cromwell - Master Instructor of the Year - Mak-I-RYU Grandmaster Ruben Torres - Grandmaster of the Year - Kido-ryu Sensei Hal Anthony Chesterfield Welch - Instructor of the Year - Karate Master Willie Johnson - Master of the Year - Aikara Jitsu Do Sensei Keith Bahadur - Instructor of the Year - Aikara Jitsu Do United Martial Arts Academy of Trinidad All Pro Karate Society of Trinidad
1ST WKU / CARIBBEAN INDUCTEES - 2007
April 28, 2007 - Cascadia Resort. Port of Spain, Trinidad
Master Andre Murray - Master Of The Year - Black Tiger System Karate Sensei Roger W. Williams - Instructor Of The Year - Karate Master Archie A.J. Leiba - Master Instructor / Shuko - Kai Master Rollins Alleyne - Master Instructor - Chinese Kempo Karate Magnish Ramatour - Student Of The YearGrandmaster Albert Best - Golden Lifetime Achievement Of Honor Sensei Corey Weithers - Male Fighting Competitor Sesnei Nigel Richardson - Instructor Of The Year Sensei Joseph Henry - Instructor Of The Year - TaeaJudo System Master Wilfred Burgos - Master Of The Year Kyo-Kushin Kai Master Ronald Philips - Master Instructor Of The Year - Lin Jitsu System Karate Tanya Marshall - Jr. Competitor Sensei Abdool Altab Aziz - Instructor Of The Year - Lin Jitsu System Karate Abdool Anwar Aziz - Jr. Male Competitor Master Leroy Bruce - Master Instructor Of The Year - Wind Tai Ju Khan Do System Candace Dedier - Contribution To The Martial Arts Kenneth Dedier - Supporter Of The Martial Arts Sensei Jerren Lewis - Sensei Of The Year - Ju-jitsu Sensei Ander Medina - Competitor Of The Year Devandra Chattergoon - Most Dedicated Martial Artist Sensei Franz Brisbane - Instructor Of The Year - Ju-Jitsu Nigel Blondell - Most Dedicated Martial Artist Christina Francis - Jr. Black Belt Of The Year Sensei Oluyemi Mashama - Master Of The Year Carey Danglad - Jr. Competitor Of The Year Sensei Garfield Newton - Instructor Of The Year Master Davanand Samaroo - Master Of The Year - Karate Sensei Nicklas Ventour - Instructor Of The Year - Ju-Jitsu Sensei Benny Chitolie - Instructor Of The Year - Ju-Jitsu Sensei Kervin Molino - Instructor Of The Year Curwin Callender - Martial Arts Supporter Of The Year Sensei Alvin Hernandez - Sensei Of The Year Risa Gibson - Martial Arts Supporter Of The Year Sensei Menachem Sutherland - Black Belt Of The Year Sensei Pete Lambert - Sensei Of The Year - Ju-Jitsu Sensei Keon Beckles - Black Belt Of The Year Diane Riley-Beckles - Martial Arts Supporter Of The Year Sensei Shane Dyer - Sensei Of The Year - Ju-Jitsu Master Eugene Frankly - Master Of The Year - TaeKwonDo Master John Davis - Master Of The Year Ju-Jitsu Joseph Daryl - Martial Arts Supporte Of The Year Sensei Earl Griffin - Sensei Of The Year Master Linus Brown - Master Of The Year - TaeKwonDo Sensei Aaron Cromwell - Sensei Of The Year Ria Cromwell - Martial Arts Supporter Of The Year Master Franklyn Eugene
Ms. Risa Gibson
Master Alvin Hernandez
Ms. Diane Beckles-Riley
Keon Riley-Beckles
Master John Davis
Sensei Kervin Molina
Devandra Chattergoon
Master Jeren Lewis
Sensei Franz Brisbane
Nigel Blondell
Master Rollins L. Alleyne
Master Leroy Bruce
Sensei Tanya Marshall
Abdool Altab Aziz
PAN / CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007
OCTOBER 19 - 21, 2007 - PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES SPORT & EDUCATION CENTER TOURNAMENT LODGING:
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - TRINCITY, TRINIDAD AIRPORT ALL INFO ON TOURNAMENT DIRECTED TO:
Dr. Kevin Hufford
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OVER 800 AWARDS 300 DIVISIONS
SANCTIONED BY: World Karate Union, WorldSport Kenjutsu Kobudo Association, International Kempo Karate Association
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