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1ST ANNUAL WKU / CARIBBEAN HALL OF FAME
APRIL 28, 2007 - PORT OF SPAIN. TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
WEST INDIES
UPDATE - OCTOBER 17, 2007
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, FRANK & KATHI
TASETANO WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE OCTOBER
19TH-21ST TOURNAMENT. WE ARE CONTACTING THOSE WHO WERE TO RECEIVE WKUHOF AWARDS BY PHONE AND E-MAIL TO CO-ORDINATE ADDRESSES FOR MAILING.
AWARDS ARE AT WKU OFFICE IN USA. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CHANGE IN VENUE IN NO WAY REFLECTS THE EFFORTS OF SOKE FRANCIS AND DR. HUFFORD IN PLANNING THIS EVENT AND ARE IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY THIS WEEKEND PLEASE E-MAIL WKU OFFICE AT: tasekat@epix.net OR PHONE: 570-992-3458
 We are pleased to announce that the World Karate Union Hall Of Fame
will co-host the 1st WKU/Caribbean Hall Of Fame with Soke Christopher
Francis on April 28, 2007 in Trinidad.
 At a meeting attended by WKU International Board Members (including Hanshi Ramon Lawrence of Australia, Grandmaster Dan Horia Chinda of Romania, Master George Bierman, Dr. Robert Braff, Dr. Kevin Hufford, Grandmaster Santiago Sanchis of Spain, Soke Christopher Francis of Trinidad) at the 2005 WKUHOF held at the Chateau Resort & Conference Center in Tannerville, Pa. on July 2, 2005, criteria was reached and agreed upon in forming the WKU / Caribbean Hall Of Fame. Announcement was made
of this endeavor at the WKU Hall Of Fame Banquet & Awards Ceremony July 2, 2006
and was received by great excitement and anticipation.
 Below please find letter dated August 18, 2005 officially appointing Soke Christopher Francis as WKU representative in this venture and WKU introduction letter dated April 8, 2006, outlining the endeavor to the Honorable Mr. Roger Boynes, Minister of Sports & Youth, Trinida
 All inquries for WKU/Caribbean Hall Of Fame and Awards made to:
Kathi Tasetano
Director / WKU Hall Of Fame
570-992-3458
tasekat@epix.net
 All nominations to be forwarded to WKU office at:
World Karate Union Hall Of Fame
437 Sabol Road
Stroudsburg, Pa 18360
 Please click on Nominating Ballots at top of page for ballots and categories.
 All induction notices will be sent from WKU office to candidates. As we are trying to make this event truly memorable for the citizens of the Caribbean, only those living in the Caribbean (Trinidad, Tobago, Barbados, St. Lucia, etc.) will be inducted at this ceremony, although all are encouraged to support and attend the banquet and participate in the Pan-Caribbean International Championships. All WKU members, past and present who are able to attend will be presented with a embroidered black belt with their name and Pan-Caribbean on it. As this event has been postponed 6months due to
International mailings, all paperwork must be submitted before April 10th to WKU office.
WKU is not responsible for delays in payments to any 3rd party instead of WKU.
 Paperwork received after this date will result in awards being presented week of October 17-19th, 2007
WORLD KARATE UNION TRINIDAD INDUCTEES - 2005
July 2, 2005 - Chateau Resort, Tannersville, Pa
 Soke Christopher Francis - International Board Member
 Shihan Michael Cromwell - Master Instructor of the Year - Mak-I-RYU
 Grandmaster Ruben Torres - Grandmaster of the Year - Kido-ryu
 Sensei Hal Anthony Chesterfield Welch - Instructor of the Year - Karate
 Master Willie Johnson - Master of the Year - Aikara Jitsu Do
 Sensei Keith Bahadur - Instructor of the Year - Aikara Jitsu Do
 United Martial Arts Academy of Trinidad
 All Pro Karate Society of Trinidad
1ST WKU / CARIBBEAN INDUCTEES - 2007
April 28, 2007 - Cascadia Resort. Port of Spain, Trinidad
 Master Andre Murray - Master Of The Year - Black Tiger System Karate
 Sensei Roger W. Williams - Instructor Of The Year - Karate
 Master Archie A.J. Leiba - Master Instructor / Shuko - Kai
 Master Rollins Alleyne - Master Instructor - Chinese Kempo Karate
 Magnish Ramatour - Student Of The YearGrandmaster Albert Best - Golden Lifetime Achievement Of Honor
 Sensei Corey Weithers - Male Fighting Competitor
 Sesnei Nigel Richardson - Instructor Of The Year
 Sensei Joseph Henry - Instructor Of The Year - TaeaJudo System
 Master Wilfred Burgos - Master Of The Year Kyo-Kushin Kai
 Master Ronald Philips - Master Instructor Of The Year - Lin Jitsu System Karate
 Tanya Marshall - Jr. Competitor
 Sensei Abdool Altab Aziz - Instructor Of The Year - Lin Jitsu System Karate
 Abdool Anwar Aziz - Jr. Male Competitor
 Master Leroy Bruce - Master Instructor Of The Year - Wind Tai Ju Khan Do System
 Candace Dedier - Contribution To The Martial Arts
 Kenneth Dedier - Supporter Of The Martial Arts
 Sensei Jerren Lewis - Sensei Of The Year - Ju-jitsu
 Sensei Ander Medina - Competitor Of The Year
 Devandra Chattergoon - Most Dedicated Martial Artist
 Sensei Franz Brisbane - Instructor Of The Year - Ju-Jitsu
 Nigel Blondell - Most Dedicated Martial Artist
 Christina Francis - Jr. Black Belt Of The Year
 Sensei Oluyemi Mashama - Master Of The Year
 Carey Danglad - Jr. Competitor Of The Year
 Sensei Garfield Newton - Instructor Of The Year
 Master Davanand Samaroo - Master Of The Year - Karate
 Sensei Nicklas Ventour - Instructor Of The Year - Ju-Jitsu
 Sensei Benny Chitolie - Instructor Of The Year - Ju-Jitsu
 Sensei Kervin Molino - Instructor Of The Year
 Curwin Callender - Martial Arts Supporter Of The Year
 Sensei Alvin Hernandez - Sensei Of The Year
 Risa Gibson - Martial Arts Supporter Of The Year
 Sensei Menachem Sutherland - Black Belt Of The Year
 Sensei Pete Lambert - Sensei Of The Year - Ju-Jitsu
 Sensei Keon Beckles - Black Belt Of The Year
 Diane Riley-Beckles - Martial Arts Supporter Of The Year
 Sensei Shane Dyer - Sensei Of The Year - Ju-Jitsu
 Master Eugene Frankly - Master Of The Year - TaeKwonDo
 Master John Davis - Master Of The Year Ju-Jitsu
 Joseph Daryl - Martial Arts Supporte Of The Year
 Sensei Earl Griffin - Sensei Of The Year
 Master Linus Brown - Master Of The Year - TaeKwonDo
 Sensei Aaron Cromwell - Sensei Of The Year
 Ria Cromwell - Martial Arts Supporter Of The Year
Master Franklyn Eugene
Ms. Risa Gibson
Master Alvin Hernandez
Ms. Diane Beckles-Riley
Keon Riley-Beckles
Master John Davis
Sensei Kervin Molina
Devandra Chattergoon
Master Jeren Lewis
Sensei Franz Brisbane
Nigel Blondell
Master Rollins L. Alleyne
Master Leroy Bruce
Sensei Tanya Marshall
Abdool Altab Aziz
PAN / CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007
OCTOBER 19 - 21, 2007 - PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
SPORT & EDUCATION CENTER
TOURNAMENT LODGING:
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - TRINCITY, TRINIDAD AIRPORT
ALL INFO ON TOURNAMENT DIRECTED TO:
Dr. Kevin Hufford
samurai@goshinda.us
OVER 800 AWARDS
300 DIVISIONS
SANCTIONED BY: World Karate Union, WorldSport Kenjutsu Kobudo Association, International Kempo Karate Association
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