2020 HALL of HONOR INDUCTION and BANQUET in Conjunction with Arnold Battle of Columbus March 6 (Fri) – March 8 (Sun), 2020
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2020 HALL of HONOR INDUCTION and BANQUET In conjunction with Arnold Battle of Columbus March 6 (Fri) – March 8 (Sun), 2020 2020 BRUCE LEE LEGENDS OF MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF HONOR and ARNOLD LEGEND of MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF HONOR ---------------------------------------------- Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony and Arnold Battle of Columbus Awards, Recognition, and Celebration Dinner Attire: Current/Past Award Recipients Black Tie, Other Guests & Family - Suit & tie for males March 6 (Fri), 2020 – Location: 1349 Brice Rd. Reynoldsburg OH 43068 - 614.864.4000 - Ceremony Order – Master of Ceremony – James Cahn, Dave Owen 5:30-6:00pm Cocktail Time - Mingle with Legends 6:00-7:00pm Welcome and Dinner 7:00-8:30pm Induction, Recognition, Celebration 8:30-9:30pm Entertainment – Tim Hope, Roy Bushman, Scott Schwab - Hall of Honor Selection Guidelines - Bruce Lee Legends of Martial Arts Hall of Honor and Arnold Battle of Columbus Martial Arts Hall of Honor -------------------------------------------------------------- Further Info: OMAC: (614)864.4000 Online registration: www.ArnoldBoc.com Text: 614.519.7031 (Include your name), Email: [email protected] 1. Hall of Honor - Disciplines ___Taekwondo ___ Karate ___ Kung Fu/Wushu ___Tangsoodo ___ Taichi/Push Hand ___ Hapkido/Aikido ___ Gumdo/Kendo ___ Jujitsu/Grappling ___ Kimoodo ___Judo ___ PARA - Adaptive ___ MMA (NEW) ___ Sambo/Sombo ___ Bando ___ Silat ___ Muay Thai Others (Please specify) ____________________________________________________ 2. Hall of Honor – Categories (Circle Male or Female) __Pioneer M F __Legacy (1st Generation from Pioneer) M F __Grandmaster M F __Lifetime Achievement M F __Leadership M F __Literary Achievement M F __Master M F __Instructors Honoree M F __Competitor M F __Coach M F __Referee M F __Martial Arts Promoter M F __Martial Arts Performer M F __Martial Arts Spirit M F __Martial Arts Sponsor M F __Ambassador M F __Martial Arts Family __Junior Martial Arts Spirit (17 & under) - NEW (Special Award by HOH Committee) M F 3. Induction Ceremony Banquet Online Reg: www.ArnoldBoc.com Date & Time: March 6, (Fri.) 5:30pm - 9:30pm Location: 1349 Brice Rd. Reynoldsburg OH 43068 (614) 864.4000 Attire: Current/Past Award Recipients Black Tie, Other Guests & Family - Suit & tie for males Program: Legends Induction, Food & Drink, Entertainment (Cash Bar) Banquet Cost: INDUCTION HONOREES - $175.00 includes: * Dinner for you and 1 of your guests * Prestigious Hall of Honor plaque * Special Hall of Honor pass for you and one guest (include lunch on Saturday at Arnold BOC event). Note: Hall of Honor Inductee and one guest each receive 3 day wristband. FAMILY & GUEST Dinner Package: $45.00 includes: A. Dinner Package for 1 - $45.00 B. Table/Family/Group discount; * 1st Guest Dinner Package - $45.00, * All additional Dinner - $40.00 each * JUNIOR MARTIAL ARTS SPIRIT Package - (17 & Under) - $125.00 * Cup and Certificate of recognition * Dinner tickets for you and 1 of your guests * Special Hall of Honor pass for you and 1 guest (includes lunch on Saturday at Arnold BOC event). 4. HALL OF HONOR INDUCTIONS AND AWARDS: Definitions, Nomination, and Selection Guidelines are Online (www.ArnoldBoc.com) To be eligible, a candidate's record must be free from any record of punishment by any community or organization due to misconduct or conviction of a crime. 1) THE BRUCE LEE MARTIAL ARTS LEGEND HALL OF HONOR Background: Bruce Lee's daughter, Shannon, attended the 2002 Arnold Battle of Columbus and accepted The first Hall of Honor Induction Award on behalf of her father, the great Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee promoted the modern concept of martial arts to the world through his many movie roles. He was born on November 27, 1940, in Hong Kong, was a graduate of Washington State University, and starred in many television and film productions including The Green Hornet and Enter the Dragon. He was an ardent student of Wing Chun Kung Fu and developed and successfully spread his own style, Jeet Kune Do. Bruce Lee passed away in 1973 at the age of 33. He left behind a legacy to be admired and honored. With his superb talent in martial arts and in action movies, he was able to revolutionize Asian culture, perceptions of the martial arts, and perceptions of Asian people in the western hemisphere forever. He is one of the only movie stars who became more famous after his death. His legacy will never die. 2) THE ARNOLD BOC MARTIAL ARTS LEGEND HALL OF HONOR: The Battle of Columbus was founded in 1976 by SGM Joon P. Choi with the idea of promoting true diversity in the martial arts community. The Battle of Columbus offered various martial arts disciplines and their students the opportunity to explore their skills and to develop a family-like atmosphere among different martial arts styles. In 2001, the Battle of Columbus joined with the Arnold Sports Festival as partners and grew to over 4,000 athletes and over 10,000 spectators. In 2015, in conjunction with The Bruce Lee and Martial Arts Hall of Honor Induction, SGM Choi began the tradition to honor masters, competitors, coaches, promoters, and volunteers who have dedicated more than 10 years of service to develop the Arnold Battle of Columbus into a unique martial arts championship. 3) THE BRUCE LEE HALL of HONOR Martial Arts Legends The Bruce Lee and Legends of Martial Arts Hall of Honor is designed to honor pioneers, grandmasters, masters, instructors, and all other martial arts leaders and supporters who have a proven record of pioneering, developing, and promoting the various oriental martial arts such as Taekwondo, Karate, Kungfu/Wushu, Taichi, Hapkido, Aikido, Judo, Gumdo/Kendo, Jujitsu/Grappling, Silat, Sambo/Sombo, Muay Thai and Kimoodo Healing arts to their region, state, nation, and the world from the 1940s to the present day. The Bruce Lee Legends of Martial Arts Hall of Honor Induction does not only recognize first generation leaders but also 2nd and 3rd generation martial arts leaders who by their own achievement have carried on the spirit of martial arts taught by their first generation masters to build a lasting legacy and honorable lineage for the coming generations. 4) HALL OF HONOR - DISCIPLINES, CATEGORIES, SELECTION Process: Taekwondo, Karate, Kung Fu, Hapkido/Aikido, Judo, Jujitsu/Grappling, Gumdo/Kendo, Bando, Sambo/Sombo, Silat, Kimoodo, Tai Chi/Push Hand, Tangsoodo, Muay Thai, Other (Please write)______________________________________________________________ To be eligible, a candidate's record must be free from any record of punishment by any community or organization due to misconduct or conviction of a crime. 1) Nominations with all the required documents must be submitted to the HOH Selection Committee no later than February 15, 2020. 2) All Applications will be reviewed by the HOH Selection Committee for review. 3) The Award Selection Committee will make the final selections of the Honorees for induction. 4) Honorees will be contacted beforehand for their availability to attend the induction & awards ceremony. 5) All Honorees or award recipients must confirm their attendance and must be present at the ceremony to receive their awards. 5) 2020 NOMINATION and APPLICATION PROCESS (timeline for 2020 will be flexible) A. 2020 HOH NOMINATION and APPLICATION process open from January 5 till February 15: a) Applications and all required information must be submitted to the Hall of Honor Selection Committee no later than February 15, 2020. b) HOH applicant must receive nomination from master or senior instructor level (5th Dan & up or Sr. Instructor (3rd-4th Dan), who are recognized by a qualified organization. 6) INDUCTION ATTENDANCE: All inductees must attend the Ceremony Banquet to be inducted. 5. Hall of Honor Induction Standards, Qualifications and Categories: General Criteria: Induction recognizes a lifetime of contribution to the advancement of martial arts and the development of human character through martial arts training; leadership within and a positive influence on the martial arts and other communities; and exemplary personal conduct in accordance with the values of martial arts and its long tradition of loyalty and high ethical standards. * Recognition is open to a broader number of inductees in order to recognize those individuals who have made lifelong contributions to the martial arts from the 1940s to the present * The final number of inductees and criteria may be adjusted continuously to serve the martial arts community most appropriately while maintaining the integrity of the "Bruce Lee and Legends of Martial Arts Hall of Honor.” - Nominees are required to meet at least the following criteria – * Maintains a distinct martial arts philosophy and upholds high ethical standards * Continually serves as a positive role model for students and provides an example of positive martial arts behavior and philosophy in everyday life * Continuously trains, teaches, and applies martial arts principles in everyday life * Best demonstrates responsibility, integrity, and excellence in life in general * Earns outstanding achievements and inspires other human beings * Is dedicated to promote the advancement of martial arts for human development 6. Categories and Specific Qualifications: 1. Pioneer - Training began before year 1960 - Minimum Age 65 A. 9th Dan + - more than 47 years of training and more than 40 years of teaching B. Pioneering martial arts and its culture - exceptional service in their respective countries 2. Legacy – First Generation students from Pioneers Carried on the legacy and spirit of their teachers and seniors and taught and expanded awareness of martial arts culture in the proper way. 3. Grandmaster - Training began before 1975 - Minimum age 53 A. 8th Dan and higher - more than 35 years of training and more than 25 years of teaching B. Exceptional service in the martial arts community for more than 25 years and service as an instructor or officer in a recognized martial arts organization. 4. Lifetime Achievement - Training began before year 1975 - Minimum age 53 A. 8th Dan and higher - more than 35 years of training and more than 25 years of teaching B.