Black Belt Hall of Fame 2024 Kicks Off in Hollywood
The Black Belt Hall of Fame 2024 Ceremony, hosted by Black Belt Magazine, made its grand debut at the Avalon in Hollywood on Oct 10th, 2024. This premier event was inspired by publisher George Chung’s vision to elevate the martial arts industry, celebrating the greatest martial artists worldwide.
“Black Belt Magazine takes martial arts to the next level with the exquisite Black Belt Hall of Fame.” – Cynthia Rothrock
Among the distinguished honorees were legends such as Mike Stone, Pam Grier, Hatsuo Royama, Phillip Rhee, Ernie Reyes Jr., Mark Dacascos, Scott Coker, Curtis Wong, James Lew, Simon Rhee, Jeff Imada, John Sepulveda, and the Machado Brothers (Carlos, Roger, Rigan, Jean Jacques, and John).
Special recognition in the Pioneer Award category went to Michael Warren, Carlos Bunda, and Jerry Piddington. Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist Amit Elor was named “Competitor of the Year.”
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