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Grandmaster Don Mathews, 8th Dan
Chief Instructor- 8th Dan USA Martial Arts Alliance Association.
- PHd University of Asian Martial Arts Studies.
- National Certified Instructor.
- Started martial arts in 1983.
- Teaching for more than 35 years.
- Ohio State Kata Champion.
- AKJU All-American.
- International Competitor.
- Competitor in AAU, USA-NKF, Alliance and Ko Sutemi Seiei Kan organizations.
- Won numerous Medals and Trophies in competition.
- Taught numerous National and International seminars.
- Referee for local, regional and national events.
- 2020 Outstanding Martial Artist
- AFKA Hall of Fame - 2020 Cleveland Martial Arts Hall of Fame
- 2020 Whos Who In The Martial Arts Legends Award
- American Martial Arts Association - 2019 Esteemed Martial Artist of the Year
- Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors - 2018 Esteemed Martial Artist of the Year
- Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors - 2017 Leading Japanese Martial Arts Master of the Year
- USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - 2016 Traditional Martial Arts Master of the Year
- USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - 2016 Diamond Award
- Miami Valley Tournament Association
- 2015 Leading International Sensei of the Year
- USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - 2015 Leading Karate Master of the Year
- International Hall of Fame - 2015 Master Instructor of the Year
- United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame - 2014 Instructor Award
- United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame - 2014 Black Belt Competitor of the Year
- USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - 2013 Instructor of the Year
- United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame - 2013 Karate Lifetime Achievement Award
- USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - 2013 Martial Arts Dedication Award
- Eastern USA International Black Belt Hall of Fame - 2012 Karate Lifetime Achievement Award
- International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame
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