World Karate Union
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The World Karate Union (WKU) Hall Of Fame
was established in 1996 as a means to honor martial artists for their unselfish contributions to the martial arts
. While some names are more recognizable than others all are deserving of respect and acknowledgement. Nominees are selected through ballots which are sent throughout the United States
, Europe
, Russia
, South America
, Canada
, the West Indies and Australia
. The WKU Hall of Fame event is considered "prestigious" and is attended by many notable martial arts VIPs.
The majority of inductees are recommended directly by the WKU Board Members and past inductees. The criteria are based on extraordinary excellence in the martial arts and tireless devotion to the community.
The World Karate Union has never bestowed rank or given any degrees to anyone. The WKU does acknowledge a person's rank, however if one is looking to be promoted, that is not what the organization is about and there are other organizations that can accommodate.
The World Karate Union Hall Of Fame chooses its Board Members carefully and relies on them to verify credentials of nominees.
Some noteworthy inductees include:
Hall of Fame
A hall of fame, wall of fame, walk of fame, walk of stars or avenue of stars is a type of attraction established for any field of endeavor to honor individuals of noteworthy achievement in that field...
was established in 1996 as a means to honor martial artists for their unselfish contributions to the martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
. While some names are more recognizable than others all are deserving of respect and acknowledgement. Nominees are selected through ballots which are sent throughout the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, the West Indies and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The WKU Hall of Fame event is considered "prestigious" and is attended by many notable martial arts VIPs.
The majority of inductees are recommended directly by the WKU Board Members and past inductees. The criteria are based on extraordinary excellence in the martial arts and tireless devotion to the community.
The World Karate Union has never bestowed rank or given any degrees to anyone. The WKU does acknowledge a person's rank, however if one is looking to be promoted, that is not what the organization is about and there are other organizations that can accommodate.
The World Karate Union Hall Of Fame chooses its Board Members carefully and relies on them to verify credentials of nominees.
Some noteworthy inductees include:
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