Ex-taekwondo chief Kim Un-yong inducted into new Hall of Fame
Kim Un-yong, the late founder of the global taekwondo governing body, has been inducted into the newly created World Taekwondo (WT) Hall of Fame.The WT honored the inaugural class of inductees during its General Assembly in Sofia on Monday (local time).Kim, the first president of the WT and also a
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Local father and son inducted into USA Martial Arts HOF
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – A local karate instructor was inducted into the prestigious USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame eight months ago and now his son has been selected for the honor as well. Jimmy Croley is the owner and operator of World Yoshukai Karate in Lynn Haven, Florida, and he is the Chief […]
FLETC instructor inducted in Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Martial arts has been a big part of Jim McCormack’s life since he took up the sport at 16 years old. He boxed and wrestled as a youth and believed martial arts was a natural progression after he met some youths from China. “They would play a game where they jumped,” he said.
Stourbridge kickboxing expert inducted into Martial Arts Illustrated Hall Of Fame
A STOURBRIDGE kickboxing expert has been inducted into the Martial Arts Illustrated Hall Of Fame. Dan Woodruff, who runs Academy Martial Arts school in Bagley Street, picked up the prestigious accolade at an awards ceremony in Burton-on-Trent after he was nominated by one of his teachers.