The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame gives recognition to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the martial arts. Nominees who meet stringent standards are considered and must pass a rigorous, comprehensive evaluation by our Board of Directors to be approved for induction into this institution.

If you believe that your nominee deserves induction into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame please use Nomination Ballot to submit your nomination.

PLEASE NOTE: You may not nominate yourself and you may not nominate an individual more than once in a given year.

Induction is based on the following criteria:

-Years of Study
- Ability and proficiency
- Dedication as an Instructor
- Character and integrity
- Contributions to the Arts

Once ballots are received, nominees are notified by letter or e-mail and the selection process is initiated. If you are selected by the board for induction, you will be notified at a later date. The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame induction ceremony is a formal event. Inductees are encouraged to invite family, friends, and students to attend. Interested members of the public are invited as well.Information for Inductees

Acceptance of Nomination Procedures

Late inductions may not be accepted nor included in the UMAHoF Yearbook and other promotions. To insure your induction submit your acceptance information and photos immediately!

If you need additional information regarding these procedures please contact us toll free at: 1-866-4-UMAHOF (1-866-486-2463)

What You Need to Send to UMAHoF

- Resumes and Rank Certification. All nominees must send us a current One Page (typed) martial arts resume and a copy of your most current rank certificate(s) - if applicable, along with the signed Acceptance of Nomination Affidavit before your nomination can be accepted by our Board of Directors.
- Photographs. Along with your resume and certificates of rank we require two (2) passport photos of you for our records department and one (1) high quality large photograph (preferably color 8x10 or 8x11) of you in uniform or martial arts attire. These photographs will be used in our yearbook and website and become the sole property of The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
- Deadlines. The final deadline for inclusion in the 2007 Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the UMAHoF Yearbook is May 1, 2007. No Nomination Acceptance Forms or materials will be accepted after this date.


If You Are Accepted for Induction.

If your nomination for induction into the Universal Martial Arts Hall Of Fame is accepted by our Board of Directors you will be notified by mail or email within approximately thirty (30) days of our having received your acceptance packet (see above acceptance procedures).

If accepted, you will be honored the upcoming UMAHoF Expo and Induction ceremony in Houston, Texas on July 5-7, 2007.

This unique three-day Expo includes seminars, training camps and demonstrations by some of the top martial artists from around the globe as well as the renowned UMAHoF tournament. The Expo is concluded on the last evening with the black-tie induction ceremony and a delicious buffet dinner for all who that attend. If you have special diet requirements, please contact us. You and your students won't want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity so come early. We look forward to seeing you there!

What to Do Next
1. Confirm your induction. Please R.S.V.P. as soon as possible. We request timely response your notification if you plan to accept the nomination and attend the event. This is a formal event (tuxedo required). Family, friends, students and other guests are invited to attend.
2. Pay your induction and Expo fees. Unlike other organizations, the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame does not charge you an extra fee for the induction itself. The actual induction is free. Your induction fees help cover the cost of the event, your customized trophy, the printing of your Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame personalized and numbered induction certificate, your membership card, the induction ceremony and banquet dinner and your permanent induction into roster of honorees in our office of records and on the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame Web site.
3. UMAHoF Expo
Including free trade show, Seminars with the Masters, Grappling & Karate Tournaments, and War Zone? Friday Night Jiu Jitsu Fights!
4. Tournament Video Pass Fee. Those wishing to video tape the tournament event are required to pay a video pass fee of $20.00 for the entire event. Please note that spectators at the training camp will not be allow to videotape unless the President grants prior permission. The reason for this is that a certain amount can be learned just by watching and even more if it is video taped for future review. That is not fair to all those who neither paid for the training nor is it fair to the instructors who may not wish to be video taped.
5. Make your hotel reservations: The 2006 Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame Expo and Induction Event will be held at the Sheraton North, 15700 J F K Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77032, on July 5, 6 & 7, 2006. UMAHoF has secured a discounted room rate at the Expo hotel for all inductees, their guest and associates.

For reservations contact:
Sheraton North
15700 J F K Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77032 - By George Bush Intercontinental Airport
1-800 325 3535

Important Note: Be sure to mention you are with the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame to receive the room discount!

6. Make your travel arrangements. All inductees and guests must make their own travel arrangements well in advance of the event. Often substantial discounts can be made for travel arrangements made months before the trip. We suggest you consult a travel agent or check online at travel Web sites like Orbitz.com or Travelocity.com
7. Refunds. Please note that once committed there can be no refunds since all fees are applied to the cost of induction awards and the promotion of the event.


If you need more information regarding induction procedures please contact us at:
1-866-4-UMAHOF (1-866-486-2463)