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February 26th, 2008, 12:06 PM
|  | Venerable Student | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kentucky Year(s): Too Many
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There is a martial artist in our area that has been inducted into this U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame a number of times and I was just wanting to know if this was a legitimate foundation? Not sure how you can get inducted into any hall of fame a number of times but when you go to the web site he sure has! My cousin was looking at joining this club and I'm just checking the school out.
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February 26th, 2008, 12:40 PM
|  | The Rising Dragon | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Style(s): Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo Year(s): since 2003
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Yeah, I just seen it. He must be good. United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame
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February 26th, 2008, 12:54 PM
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Not sure about that, but I was interested if this association was credible or not. Who gets inducted, what would be the requirements to be inducted? It doesn't say on the website. It just has a nomination form which to me means i can nominate my dog and she would get inducted....so far I'm not impressed.
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February 26th, 2008, 01:11 PM
|  | Mei Zhou Bao   | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Douglasville,GA Style(s): Tang soo do,ShotoKan Year(s): 10
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Rep Power: 51 | | | My Sensei was Inducted 2 years ago, but I can go ahead and tell you he isn't the best teacher out there.
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February 26th, 2008, 01:34 PM
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Just curious, do you know what were the credentials in getting inducted? The reason i'm so interested is I know this guy from 10 years ago and he didn't know martial arts from his arss. now 10 years later he's a 5 degree master and has all these acalades. I've never stepped foot in his gym so i'm not bashing him as an instructor but i find it odd that he is some kind of hall of fame martial artist....
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February 26th, 2008, 02:07 PM
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February 26th, 2008, 03:08 PM
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That's what I kind of thought just wanted to validate. The guy who is representing himself as a member of this HOF is a real piece of work when i knew him. Always looking for an easy way out and a get rich quick scheme. Not saying that he hasn't changed and isn't legit, because he might be, but I want to make sure my cousin doesn't get taken advantage. I don't like to bash anyone before getting as much info as i can. I have pretty much information on the guy from personal experience but this HOF was one of those things hanging out there that looks legit but could be a scam....
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February 26th, 2008, 07:29 PM
|  | Moderator  | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston Style(s): Wah Lum/Yang Tai Chi Year(s): passing by
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There's more than one Hall of Fame out there, but almost all of them seem to operate in the same way. It's either a "for friends only/good ol' boy" network, or you actually pay money to get listed. Usually both.
Plus your first statement was telling. The instructor in question has been inducted into that Hall of Fame "a number of times." What, did his Fame expire after a certain time? Did you ever see baseball players getting "reinducted" into that HOF?
I'd say the best advice to give your cousin is -- rather than outright badmouthing the guy because hey, he might have gotten better in 10 years, you never know -- is to tell him to check out more schools than that one, and to compare them all.
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February 26th, 2008, 10:15 PM
| | Mei Zhou Bao | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Douglasville,GA Style(s): Tang soo do,ShotoKan Year(s): 10
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Just curious, do you know what were the credentials in getting inducted? The reason i'm so interested is I know this guy from 10 years ago and he didn't know martial arts from his arss. now 10 years later he's a 5 degree master and has all these acalades. I've never stepped foot in his gym so i'm not bashing him as an instructor but i find it odd that he is some kind of hall of fame martial artist.... | ” | |
Haven't a clue. I believe that at least 3 people have to nominate you though.
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February 27th, 2008, 02:41 AM
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I recognized one name on the list... James Stewart, the kickboxer. He's legit.
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February 27th, 2008, 02:50 AM
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February 27th, 2008, 04:46 AM
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LOL........
Every time Todd (Carney, guy on our team from West Virginia) says his name (he trains with Stewart) he makes a note and says "not the actor"...
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February 27th, 2008, 07:27 AM
| | Venerable Student | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kentucky Year(s): Too Many
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Rep Power: 13 | | | “ | I'd say the best advice to give your cousin is -- rather than outright badmouthing the guy because hey, he might have gotten better in 10 years, you never know -- is to tell him to check out more schools than that one, and to compare them all. | ” | |
Agreed | “ | I recognized one name on the list... James Stewart, the kickboxer. He's legit | ” | |
So it sounds like some legit people are on this? I'm still not convinced but again i haven't been to his school so i can't say anything. I think i'll just tell her to look around before committing.
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February 27th, 2008, 08:40 AM
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Rep Power: 100 | | | I personally know many people that have been inducted there and can say without a doubt their criteria is questionable to say the least. |
February 27th, 2008, 09:52 AM
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Rep Power: 51 | | | Do you know anything about how they get in, WM?
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