World Martial Arts Federation inc.

2008 Yearbook

Call 1 877 Karate U.S.A. 877 527 2838 or

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The World Martial Arts Federation, Inc. was formed to highlight the skills and diversity of the martial arts today and to help fellow martial arts professionals develop in the arts and in business. We want the martial arts to get the exposure football, baseball, hockey, and basketball gets. This will take a coordinated group effort but we have already had major media exposure through the television Channel 4, 5, 7, 25, 38 and 56. We have had coverage of our event on several large radio stations along with the Herald, Boston Globe, MetroWest Daily News, Telegram & Gazette, and and many small papers and cable stations. As the World Martial Arts Federation, Inc. gets bigger we will get more exposure. Your school no matter what size can help. If you care about the martial arts and want to grow or help other people grow get involved now!

Seminars: Martial arts clinics and seminars are held throughout the year in a variety of martial arts Continued and diverse learning for all members and students. We have Black Belt Only Martial arts clinics and seminars held throughout the year. These seminars can be added and will count toward rank promotions and should be listed on your martial arts resume'.

Business Advice and Seminars: We have a group of over 60 members to draw ideas from. Several of our schools have over 300 active students. We want to share ideas with your school. We have set business seminars and private consulting available. Our goal is to help our schools be successful and win the fight for students over the competition. We will help you gain new students while retaining the ones you already have. We will help you get FREE advertisement and national recognition of our organization and your school.

Certification: Rank, title, and teaching certification in many other aspects of our business such as, Aerobic Kickboxing and Escrima plus many more.

Instructors rank and Teaching skills will be recognized by the WMAF board. For school owners, this adds legitimacy to your dojo. Unlike other schools, your instructor will be recognized by the World Martial Arts Federation, Inc and it's board of directors. If you need or want training in any discipline we will find you and instructor of the highest quality.

Tournaments: Competitive tournaments are held two times per year. All ranks can try their skills against students from other schools. This tournament is not a rated tournament and friendly sportsman like behavior is a must. All children will receive a competitors trophy if they do not win 1st - 4th place. Please look on the web site to get the rules for our event. This is not an open tournament it is an invitational event. All styles are welcome we have events for Karate (sparring - forms - weapons), Kung Fu (weapons and empty hand), Tai Chi (weapons and empty hand), and Self Defense. All styles can compete in this event.

Student Referral Program: We will refer students at your request through our network for transfers to your school or from your school to another. Your school will be listed as a preferred school on our web site with your resume'.

W.M.A.F. Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame is for those people who have made outstanding achievement or significant contribution to the martial arts.The remarkable people listed in the Hall of Fame represent some of the most selfless martial artists in the United States. Induction into this elite group has been determined by ballots received from martial artist. The recipients of this award represent a tradition of W.M.A.F. ,recognition of years of stellar individuals and their furthering of the martial arts. May you find the tales of these excellent men and women as inspirational as we do.

Founding Inductee’s

James Alty , Joe Nesta , Jim Cormier

Don Spink , Craig Seavey and Rocky DiRico

2004 Inductee’s into The World Martial Arts Federation Hall of Fame:

Michael DePasquale Jr.-Golden Life Time Achievement

Don Rodrigues-Golden Life Time Achievement Award

Patricia Bickford -Female Instructor of The Year

Rui Rodrigues-Male Instructor of The Year

Suzanne DiGiammo-Female Sensei of The Year

Peter J. Smith- Male Sensei of The Year

Cheryl Nadeau-Female Martial Artist of The Year

Michael Woods-Kenpo Instructor of The Year

Bobby Lynn-Kenpo Master Instructor of The Year

Joe Shuras- Male Master Instructor of The Year

Kathleen Shuras-Female Master Instructor of The Year

Paul Cervizzi-Martial Arts Master Instructor of The Year

Alan D’Alessandro -Ken-Ryu Instructor of The Year

Lee Smith-Chinese Martial Artist Instructor of The Year

Robert Denault-Tactical Martial Artist of The Year

Rick Wong-Kung Fu Instructor of The Year

Michael Williams-South East Asian Arts Master of The Year

Kevin Pence Sr.-Male Martial Artist of The Year

2005 Inductee’s Fame

Grand Master George Pesare-Platinum Life Time Achievement

Shihan Kent Davis-Golden Life Time Achievement Award

Master Robert Liedke-Golden Life Time Achievement Award

Grand Master Robert Lamattina-Martial Arts Man of the Year

Kyoshi Mark Sheeley - Martial Arts Excellence Award

SiGung Rudi Duncan - Master Instructor of the year

Master Rod Fuller - Male Instructor of the year

Kyoshi Joseph P. Rebelo - Martial Arts Historian Award

John Savage - Male Martial Artist of The Year

Christine Bannon-Rodrigues - Female Martial Artist of the Year

2006 W.M.A.F. Hall of fame

2006 Inductee's

Distinguished Martial Arts Pioneer Award - O-Sensei Michael DePasquale

Platinum Life Time Achievement Award - Nancy Lee Cerio

Martial Arts Ambassador Award - Dai-Sifu Alan Goldberg

Self Defense Master Instructor of The Year - Master Cosmo Bisazza

Female Martial Arts of The Year - Guro May Williams

Male Martial Artist of The Year - Shihan Michael Fitzgerald

Parker Kenpo Master Instructor of The Year - Master Henry Agri

Sport Karate Artist of The Decade - Sensei April D’Allesandro

Kenpo Master of The Year - Shihan Alfonso R. Lima

Kenpo Instructor of The Year - Sensei Patrick Mathews

Youth Instructor of The Year - Sensei Robert Smith

Mr. Mike DePasquale and Mrs. Jacqui Pence

M.A.R.I. hall of fame 2005

Sensei & Michael DePasquale Jr.- Golden Life Time Achievement

Sensei K. P. and Guru Mike

"The older I get, the more I don't like the saying, that age brings wisdom. Hard work is the only thing that brings true wisdom"

K.P. Sensei

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The World Martial Arts Federation is an Organization of professional martial artists. Our goal is to highlight the skills and diversity of the martial arts of today. We will improve the publics awareness and image of the martial arts as a whole. We will also help school owners by helping them to develop sound business practices and strategies. This will provide a better experience for the students, instructors, and school owners. Schools of any style are welcome to apply for membership. You can represent your specific style or discipline. Diversity will make our organization stronger.

Connecticut

American Institute Of Martial Arts
New Haven CT. 06515
Robert Liedke 7th Dan
( 203 ) 387-9582
http://www.ctaikido.com

Hidden Dragon Karate
Vernon, CT
Rod Fuller, 6th Dan
( 860 ) 870-7067
http://www.hiddendragonnet.com/

Georgetown Martial Arts Center
12 Old mill Rd. Redding, CT
Bill Hackett 4th Dan
( 203 )544-6055
http://www.georgetownmartialartscenter.com/

Martial Arts Training Center of Cheshire
Cheshire CT.
Brian Hanson 7th Dan
( 203 )272-1994

Peter Rogers Karate Koba-Ryu
Norwich Ct.
Peter Rogers
(860)-779-3373
www.koba-ryu.com

Twin Dragons
Yalsville Ct.
Sensei John Palmeri- 4th Dan
( 203 )265-1516
senseijohn@cttwindragons.com

Maine

Southern Maine Martial Arts Club
Wells, ME
Jeff Farley, 2nd Dan
( 207 ) 646-4089

Defense Tactic Systems
120A State Road Kittery Me. 03904
Master Robert Denault 5th Dan
( 207 ) 439-3200
http://www.defensetacticsystems.com

Massachusetts
Academy of Koton Ryu
Roxbury MA.02119
Luis Cepeda-2nd Degree
617-828-0050

Henry Agri's Kenpo Karate
       North Grafton, MA 01536
Henry Agri- 7th Dan
Phone: 508-839-4799
www.agriskenpokarate.com/

Alkebu-lan Martial Arts Institute
Stoughton, MA
Kent Davis, Shihan,
8th Dan

American Martial Arts Center
Belmont Ma. 02478
Sifu Robert Giordano
617-489-7373
www.kickbox1.com

American School Karate
N. Andover MA. 01845
Sensei Asa Seeley- 4th Dan
Evan Pantazi,7th Dan
978-686-0025
http://www.americanschoolkarate.com/

Cape Cod Martial Arts Academy
Orleans Ma. 02653
Chris Hatch-5th Dan
(508)240-2911

Castoldi's Street Smart Self Defense

Florida and Ma.
Professor David Castoldi- 10th Dan
781-891-9615
dcastoldi@castoldijujitsu.com
www.castoldijujitsu.com

Celtic Combat Kenpo

Saugus Ma. 01906
Richard Griffin
(781)760-0648
www.celticcombatkenpo.com


Cervizzi's Martial Arts

   Paul Cervizzi, 8th Dan

East Boston, Ma - (617) 567-3339
Lynnfield, Ma - (781) 598-7100
Winthrop, MA- (617) 846-3874
No Reading , Ma - ( 978) 664-0256
http://www.cervizzismartialarts.com/

Choice Martial Arts
Everett, MA
Sensei Cheryl Nadeau- 4th Dan
Sensei Nathan Porter-2nd Dan
(617)387-5427

Cormier's Self Defense Academy
Holliston, MA
Jim Cormier, Shihan -7th Dan
(508)429-6688

Craig's Kempo Karate Academy

Watertown, MA
Craig Craig - 2nd Dan
(617) 924-9888
info@craig'sKempo.com

Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts
Chelmsford MA.
Jesse E. Dwire IV - 5th Dan
(978)-250-1422
http://www.dpkempo.com/

East Coast Karate Aacdemy
21 Elm Pl Swampscott Ma. 01907
James Lou Hopkins- 7th Dan
781-586-8779
http://www.kravmaga.com/massachusets.asp

East Coast Martial Arts Academy
Quincy, MA
Don Spink, Shihan -7th Dan
    (617)773-0996
http://www.ecmaa.com/

East Coast Martial Arts Academy
South Weymouth, MA
Susanne Di Giammo, Sensei 4th Dan
(781)340-6656
http://www.ecmaa.com/

East Coast School of Combined Martial Arts

Boston, MA 02124

(617) 908-9419
Shihan Cornell Paterson
pshihan@aol.com

Fernandez Shotokan Karate Do Academy
Lynn MA.
Sensei Roselio Fernandez
(617) -470-6393

Rick Wong's Chinese Martial Arts Center
Melrose Ma, 02176
Rick Wong Sifu
(978)658-3404

Karate Pro Dojo
Melrose MA. 02176
Kevin O'connor- 3rd Dan
(781) 665-9865
www.karateproDojo.com

Kempo Center For Martial Arts
Dedham Ma, 02026
Sensei Darryl Hinthorne- 4th Dan
(781)-326-2262

Kwon's Martial Arts Center
Malborough Ma.
Patrick Cody
(508) 229-2236
http://www.kwonsmartialarts.com/

Kukusai Kempo Karate - do Academy
School of Champions
Lawrence Ma. 01841
"Renshi" Danny Veloz - 4th Dan
978-686-0607

www.kokusaikempokaratedo.com

Martial Arts Research Institute
53 Mason Street Suite 201
Salem, MA 01970
Guro's Michael and May Williams
(978) 745 - 2555
www.CombatKaliSilat.com

Matthews Kenpo Karate
Medford MA
Patrick Matthews 4th Dan
(781)395-7131
www.matthewskenpo.com

MMA Judo Center
Burlington MA. 01803
Rick Mera
781-272-7122
www.mmajudocenter.com

Masters of Karate
Newton Circle, MA
Matt Goodwin, 3rd Dan
( 617 )527-4482

Masters of Karate
Westford, MA
Rick Curley -2nd Dan
( 978 )392-9914

New England Karate Academy
Shrewsbury, MA
Alan D'Allessandro, Sr., 6th Dan
James Margosian
( 508 )767-0977

Milford Studios of Self Defense
Milford, MA
Joe Shuras, Shihan, 7th Dan
Kathy Shuras, Shihan, 7th Dan
( 508 )478-4416

New Horizon Karate & More
West Boylston, MA
Jim Alty, Shihan, 8th Dan
( 508 )852-3333
worcesterkarate.com
shrewsburykarate.com
holdenkarate.com

New Generation
Lexington, MA
Colleen LeMay, 6th Dan
(781) 862-0899

Next Generation Martial Arts
Holliston, MA
Michael Woods, - 5th Dan
( 508 )429-8620

Nick Cerio's Kenpo - Plainville
Plainville, MA
Joe Smith, 4th Dan
(508)695-9178

Nick Cerio's Kenpo - Framingham
Framingham, MA
Craig Seavey, Hanshi,
10th Dan
(508)788-5140

Nick Cerio's Kenpo - Framingham II
Framingham, MA
Craig Seavey, Hanshi,
10th Dan
(508)879-6494

Nick Cerio's Kenpo - Malden
Malden, MA
Joe Nesta, Shihan, 10th Dan
(781) 397-8090

Pence Self-Defense Academy
. Burlington, MA 01803
Kevin Pence Sensei - 5th Dan
(781) 272-9709 or toll free 1 877 - Karate U.S.A.
                                                877 - 527 - 2838
http://www.PenceSelfDefense.com

Perry's Martial Arts Academy
Waltham Ma.
Reggie Perry
781-891-4800
www.perrystkd.com

Professional Martial Arts Academy
Derry NH 03038
Tim Barchard - 5th Dan
(603) 434-7995

Ralph Smith Karate
Revere MA. 02151
Ralph Smith-9th Dan
(781) 284-7751

Rocky Di Rico's School of Kenpo Karate
Arlington, MA
Rocky Di Rico, Shihan,
7th Dan

Roshankish Tae Kwon Do
Medford Ma.02155
Ali Roshankish
(781)-393-8811

Saugus Karate Kung-Fu
Saugus, MA
Sammy Biancuzzo, Shihan, 6th Dan
( 781 )233-9791

Smiling Mike’s Dojo of Champions
Randolph, MA
Michael Murphy, 4th Dan
( 781 ) 963-9600

Steve Nugent's Karate Institute

Burlington, MA
Steve Nugent 9th Dan
(781)270-9099

Red Dragon Martial Arts Academy
Norton MA. 02766
Robert Downey , 3th Dan
(508)285-9818

The Self-Defense Institute
Tewksbury MA. 01876
Shihan Jeff Davis - 5th Dan
Shihan Deb Davis 5th Dan
(978)863-1460
www.tsdionline.com

New Hampshire

Al Lima's Studio of Self-Defense
Hudson NH. 03051
Al Lima 6th dan
(603)595-9098
Shihan@alssd.com

Eastern Dragon Karate
Sanbornton N.H. 03269
Grand Master Bob Young-10 Degree Aiki Kempo
603-524-7268
www.EasternDragonKarate.com

Martial Arts Center
Nashua, NH
Jason Campbell, -5th Dan
(603)598-4200

Moreau's Training Center
Home of Team Valor
Derry, NH 03038
Thomas Moreau
(603) 421 - 4732
www.MOREAUSTRAININGCENTER.com

Seacoast Martial Arts Center
Dover, NH
Kevin Crossan, Shihan, 6th Dan
(603)742-4948

Academy of Health & Martial Arts
Milford, N. H.
James Rath, 4th Dan
(603)672-1333

Karate International Martial Arts Center
Exeter, New Hampshire 38335
Shawn Flanagan
John English
603-778-8475
www.kimacnh.com

Tokyo Joe's Studio of Self-defense
Nashua NH
Robert "TOKYO JOE" Lamattina- 10th Dan
603-889-4165

Tokyo Joe's Studio of Self Defense
Nashua N.H. 03606
Eric Menard -6th Degree
(603)888-0010

New York

Duncan's Martial Arts Academy
Syracuse, NY 622 North State Street, 2nd Floor
Soke Rudy Duncan
www.duncansmartialarts.com

Rhode Island
Agostini's Academy of Martial Arts & Fitness Inc.
Cranston RI. 02910
John Agostini- 5th Dan
(401) 467-0430

Kensho-Ryu Kenpo Karate
Cummberland, RI 02864
Kyoshi Mark Sheeley- 9th Dan
401-334-2070

Togekaido Kenpo Jiujitsu Karate Kobudo of RI.
Cranston R.I.
(401)-368-7616
Sensei Erick Thorne

Lee Carl's Martial Arts
East Providence, RI
Lee Carl Smith, Sifu
(401)438-7528

Martial Arts Fitness Center
Greenville, RI
Rui Rodriquez, 5th Dan
(401)949-3376

Don Rodriques Karate Academy
Warwick, RI
Don Rodriques, Shihan, 9th Dan
(401)737-2809

Shaolin Kungfu & Culture Foundation, Inc.
Providence RI.
Shifu Heng Ru
(401) 353-8868
www.shaolintemplri.com

Individual Members

"Superfoot" Bill Wallace
www.Superfoot.com

Soke Michael DePasquale
www.depasqualejujitsu.com

"Kempo Joe" Rebelo - Sigung - 8th dan
www.KempoJoe.com
88 Hatch St. Suite 415 New Bedford Ma. 02745

Ed Parker Jr.- Kenpo Ambassador
www.edparkerjr.com

Master Alan Goldberg -Action Martial Arts Magazine

Mr. Anthony "Mafia" Hollaway Co - Founder MASMAL

Bobby Lynn, Shihan

Jeff Jones - Middleton MA.

John Savage - Peabody MA

Michael Fitzgerald - Lynn MA.

Bryon Pence - Salem MA