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Honorees & Distinguished Guests
Dr. Professor Pierre T. Rene
- Arguably the most decorated martial artist in the world
- Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prestigious Award
- Black History Month Achiever – Orange County, Florida
- N.A.T.O.A Award (Broadcast Emmy)
- Madison Square Garden World Karate Champion
- LIifetime Achievement Award From The Haitian People Hula Jacky Chery President
- 10th Dan Black Belt in Chinese Shotokan
- Received Key to Brooklyn from Borough President Howard Golden
- Citation from Deputy Police Commissioner William E. Perry Jr.
- Citation from New York State Division for Youth (Mr. Ross)
- Proclamation from Mayor Richard Crotty, Orlando, FL
- Proclamation from Commissioner Tiffany Moore Russell, Orlando, FL
- Proclamation from Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Orlando, FL
- Proclamation from Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando, FL
- Citation from Windermere Police Chief David Ogden, Orlando, FL
- “Home Town Hero” recognition on 94.5 STAR FM radio
- Proclamation from Senator Gary Siplin, Orlando, FL
- Black History Month Achiever – Orange County Government
- Hosted, created, and co-produced TV show “Masters of the Martial Arts”
- Graduated Orange County Sheriff’s Office Haitian Crime Preventative Academy
- Produced and organized community events (including five parades) in collaboration with Orange County Parks & Recreation
- International Academy of Executive Protection: Lifetime Achievement Award
- International Academy of Executive Protection: Golden Gun Award
- International Academy Of Executive Protection: Doctor DMS
- Lifetime Achievement Award presented by President and CEO Sifu Darrell Jordan of World Ving Tsun Kung Fu
- Lifetime Achievement Award presented to me by Hanshi Carlos H. Montalvo of the Ronin Police Defensive Tactics Association
Dr. Leonard Holifield
- Director and Founder of the U.S. Educational Institute (Phalanx Training Academy)
- Over 30 years of experience in Security, Executive Protection, Military, Law Enforcement, and Education
- Inspiration for the character Jax from Mortal Kombat
- Actor in Mortal Kombat 2026
Grandmaster Orlando Soto
- Pupil of the late Grandmaster Peter Urban, who introduced Goju Ryu to the USA
- Founder of Golden Fist Goju Ryu with a worldwide following and global martial arts influence
- International Hall of Famer
- 10th Dan Black Belt
- 5 Star Martial Arts Lifetime Achievement Award
Grand Master Nick Zambri
- Olympia High Assistant Principal Nick Zambri
- 10th Degree blackbelt
- ISKA World Champion
- International Hall of Famer
Grand Master Kaicho Petr Hlavac
- 10th Dan with title: Kaicho
- Founder of Krav Maga Seal System
- Martial Arts Hall of Famer
Grand Master Andy Sanano
- Andy Sanano is a highly respected martial artist
- Expert in Trecehampas Arnis, a unique one- or two-stick fighting style
- Background in Karate, Combat Judo, Kung Fu, and Sikaran
- Brings a diverse range of techniques and strategies to his practice
