Larry Hartsell:
2007 Honorary Award

A dedicated fighter and friend, the multiart master embodied the traditions he loved.

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Bram Frank:
2007 Weapons Instructor
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This modern-arnis master brought knife combat into the 21st century.

Caitlin Dechelle:
2007 Comptitor of the Year

The XMA prodigy is fully dedicated to weapons and forms training—and has the trophy case to prove it.

Gina Carano:
2007 Full-Contact Fighter of the Year

By becoming the face of women's MMA, the media-savvy gladiator has opened the cage door for female athletes.

Mike Lee Kanarek:
2007 Self-Defense Instructor
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The reality-fighting pioneer sought to create a combat-proven system for the masses. The result: haganah.

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2007 MMA Fighter of the Year

The Olympic wrestler pulverized opponent after opponent in the cavernous arenas of Japan's biggest fight promotions.

Cung Le:
2007 Kung Fu Artist of the Year

The Strikeforce champion is bringing sanshou to the mainstream, one knockout at a time.

George Kirby:
2007 Instructor of the Year

For this true jujutsu master, teaching has been a calling that he’s uniquely suited for.

Lisa King:
2007 Woman of the Year

This Fight Girl is more than just a reality star. When it comes to knocking out the competition, she’s the real deal.

Lou Angel:
2007 Man of the Year

This goju-ryu master has accomplished more than most people could even dream of.

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HALL OF FAME

Larry Hartsell:
2007 Honorary Award

Bram Frank:
2007 Weapons Instructor
of the Year

Caitlin Dechelle:
2007 Comptitor of the Year

Gina Carano:
2007 Full-Contact Fighter of the Year

Mike Lee Kanarek:
2007 Self-Defense Instructor
of the Year

Dan Henderson:
2007 MMA Fighter of the Year

Cung Le:
2007 Kung Fu Artist of the Year

George Kirby:
2007 Instructor of the Year

Lisa King:
2007 Woman of the Year

Lou Angel:
2007 Man of the Year

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