Cleveland Martial Arts Hall of Fame

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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

Don Mathews: Vetting Advisor

Sal LaCorte: Banquet Advisor / Golf Advisor

A.J. Perry: Sponsor Advisor / Golf Advisor

Lee Quignano: Sponsor Advisor

Johnny K. Wu: Media

Tom Poji: Media



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


Its primary foundation is for the recognition and advancement of Martial Artists in the state of Ohio and for those that promote Martial Arts in the state of Ohio and the USA by allowing members who competed in Ohio the same recognition.


In 2023 we added Martial Hearts to assist with funding MA lessons for children that are

unable to afford lessons through members' schools. In 2024 we have added an

“International” category!

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.

• Must be approved by the Board of Directors.

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.

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 curent members to show their support for our seminars and banquet.

Sponsor Levels

Click on any of the sponsor levels to donate.

  Green Leaf:  

$100.00

Certificate of donation.

  Bronze Leaf:  

$175.00

Certificate of donation.

One complimentary seminar entry.

  Silver Leaf:  

$250.00

Certificate of donation.

One complimentary banquet dinner.

  Gold Leaf:  

$500.00

Certificate of donation.

Two complimentary banquet dinners.

Most Asked Questions

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Basic Sponsorship

$50.00