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15 July 2026 • The Unbroken Lineage

2026 World
Martial Arts Awards.

The 2026 World Martial Arts Awards are now accepting nominations. Join the global community on 15 July to honor the masters, the visionaries, and the champions who converge mind, body, and spirit to define our era.

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The 15 July Ceremony

Forged in Discipline.
Bound by Honor.

For over two decades, the WMAA has served as the global nexus for martial arts excellence. On 15 July 2026, the Cluster of Achievers will welcome a new echelon of practitioners—those who have transcended physical combat to become cultural ambassadors and philosophers of movement.

Whether tracing the ancient katas of Okinawa, the fluid dynamics of Capoeira, or the modern crucible of MMA, we recognize the unbreakable spirit that connects all disciplines. Nominate your legend today.

142

Global Inductees

35+

Disciplines

15

July 2026
Martial Arts Belt and Tradition
Hall of Fame

Class of 2026 Inductees

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GM. Majah Couzan

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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GM. Holger Schmitt

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
Official Joseph Edmondson

Joseph Edmondson

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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Master Jesus Escalera

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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GM. Ted Trujillo

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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MASTER JADIEL QUESADA MONGE

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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GM. Chris Kesteron

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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GM. Ulrich Lentz

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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Sendo Tran

Verified
Master Master Jason Crosby

Master Jason Crosby

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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GM. Robert Williams

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
Grandmaster GM. Damian Lutka

GM. Damian Lutka

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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GM. John Desmond Singh

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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Master Peter Vanoppen

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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Master Artem Mazunin

Gold Coin Recipient

Gold
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Master Michael Landas

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee
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Terry Lim

Martial Arts Legend

Inductee

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The 2026 induction process for the 15 July ceremony is digitally secured to preserve the integrity of the voting tribunal. Please compile your candidate's dossier prior to accessing the portal.

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Access Portal

Verify identity and enter the official G-Form secure environment.

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Submit Dossier

Input candidate history, verifiable records, and contributions.

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Tribunal Review

The Grandmaster Committee reviews validity prior to the 15 July event.

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