Cleveland Martial Arts Hall of Fame

Photo by DJ Johnson on Unsplash


  Gold Leaf:  

$500.00

Certificate of donation.

Two complimentary banquet dinners.

Basic Sponsorship

$50.00


  Green Leaf:  

$100.00

Certificate of

donation.

Most Asked Questions

Sponsor Levels

Click on any of the sponsor levels to donate.


  Silver Leaf:  

$250.00

Certificate of donation.

One complimentary banquet dinner.


  Bronze Leaf:  

$175.00

Certificate of donation.

One complimentary seminar entry.

We use Zeffy to process your payment. Zeffy does not charge processing fees to nonprofits; instead, it relies on your donations. Consequently, you will have the option to donate to Zeffy at checkout (the default is a percentage of the payment, but you can select any amount or no amount).

Board of Directors

Richard McClain: President, Co-Founder

Don DeVries: Vice President, Co-Founder

Chuck Chirdon: Secretary

Kenn Stopek: Treasurer

Ciro Grandini

Jerry Roberts

Todd Meany


Advisory Board

Jennifer Laughlin: Martial Hearts

Rick Fike: Seminar Advisor

Danny Lane: International Advisor

Karen Eden: International Advisor

Scott DaDante: Seminar org. (East)

Dennis Janes: Seminar org. (East)

Dee Daniels: Media Advisor

Sal LaCorte: Banquet Advisor / Golf Advisor

A.J. Perry: Sponsor Advisor / Golf Advisor

Lee Quignano: Sponsor Advisor

Johnny K. Wu: Media

Tom Poje: Media

Eric Gardner: Media/Sound


The Cleveland Martial Arts Hall of Fame was established in 2017 by Richard McClain and Don DeVries under the auspices of Sport Karate Productions.

Its primary objective is to recognize and advance martial artists within the state of Ohio and those who promote martial arts in Ohio, the United States, and internationally by extending the same recognition to members who have competed in Ohio.

In 2023, the Hall of Fame expanded its mission by partnering with Martial Hearts to assist with funding for martial arts lessons for children who are unable to afford lessons through member's schools. In 2025, an "International" category was added, and now the CMAHOF is a 501c3 nonprofit organization!

Who can be a member?

•Any Black Belt that is in good standing in the Martial Arts community.

•Must be nominated by a member of the Hall of Fame. (Nomination Form)

•Must be approved by the Board of Directors.

What does it cost?

There is no charge to be a CMAHOF member.

•Cleveland Martial Arts Hall of Fame is self-funded by its yearly seminar series, banquet and sponsors.

•We ask current members to show their support for our seminars and banquet.

Can we bring guests to the Banquet?

•Yes! Family, friends, and students are welcome!

Will I receive an award?

•Yes, a beautiful 11x18 Hall of Fame certificate signed by all board members.