WHFSC Hall of Fame Ceremony & Seminar Symposium

GM Sanchez of Guam/ USA, Founder of the WHFSC demonstrating his unique form of "bicycle" punching from his system of San-Jitsu

Proclamation from the honorable, Mayor Buddy Dyer of Orlando, Florida declaring the 2nd day of our function on June 2nd as "World Head of Family Sokeship Council Day"!

GM Sanchez of Guam/ USA, Founder of the WHFSC demonstrating his unique form of "bicycle" punching from his system of San-Jitsu

Taking time for a photo shoot in hallway of hotel - (L to R) GM Cynthia Thompson (Chicago), GM Sri Dinesh (India), GM Frank E. Sanchez (Guam/ USA) & Prof. John Casarez (Ohio)

American legend & Black Belt Magazine Hall of Famer, GM Gary Alexander goes into a blitz technique from his Combat System on Prof. Hans Ingebretsen, President of the prestigious Kilohana Association (Danzan Ryu Jiu-Jitsu) of California during his demo

20th Annual Meeting of the WHFSC - Head Table (L to R) GM Glenn Wilson of Pai Lum Tao - FL, GM John Byrne of the 5 Circle System - NE, GM Frank E. Sanchez of San-Jitsu, Prof. Gary Dill of SDS Jeet Kune Do - OK & GM Vincent Marchetti of Michi Budo Ryu - NJ

Grandmasters sign on new members certificates

Over flow crowd at the 20th Annual Meeting of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council

Grandmasters pose for pictures after meeting

Crowd exits from meeting while grandmasters prep for photo shoot

GM Sanchez preparing to demonstrate a San-Jitsu technique on Master Jimmy Rutherford

Crowded ballroom of the Doubletree Hilton Hotel just before entertainment and awards function

Grandmaster Gary Pointer enjoys a sumptuous meal at the banquet before the beginning of banquet festivities

The legendary GM Chaka Zulu from the U.S. Virgin Islands "straight jacket's" a seminar participant with a technique from his Zujitsu system

Ama Guro Rafino Pambuan of the Philippines/ USA demonstrating a takedown technique from his system of Pambuan Arnis

American legend, Professor Ernie Cates of Neko Ryu demonstrates his unique & patented form of kazushi (unbalancing) as Soke Sanchez looks on from right

The inheritor of Long-Shimabuku Isshin Ryu, GM Phil Little closes the gap quickly with a palm heel strike to the chin in his seminar

GM Frank E. Sanchez demonstrates a finishing back thrust to groin on Master Jimmy Rutherford after throwing him with a San-Jitsu technique

Professor Gary Dill of SDS Jeet Kune Do demonstrates a straight blast technique from Jeet Kune Do on Master Alfredo Torella

GM Carl Pluchino (left) executes a dynamic entry into a technique during his seminar

GM Ernie Cates gets "down and dirty" on the mats

GM Gary "Thunderkick" Wasniewski from the United Kingdom shows why he is considered one of the best kickers in the world

GM Juerg Ziegler AKA "Lightening Fist" from Switzerland shows proper fist positioning to a seminar participant during his seminar conducted with a mending broken back (NOTE: GM Ziegler traveled to America to conduct this seminar against the advice of his Doctor because he gave his word that he would conduct a seminar. A true martial arts warrior in every sense of the word!)

GM Jimmy Tacosa from the Philippines/ USA demonstrates a technique from his Tacosa Escrima system

Professor Tony Maynard demonstrates why he is considered one of the leading ju-jitsu practitioners in the world

A few awardees from the June 2nd 20th Anniversary banquet pose to show their awards (a mix of masters and legends from Shorinryu)

Master Wes Craft of Shorinryu (left) of Arkansas poses for a photo with the legendary GM Haim Zut of Krav Maga from Israel

The seminar halls are filled to capacity

Professor John Casarez demonstrates a technique from his system of Manabi Masho Jui-Jitsu on Sensei Solitaire McAllister

Beautiful ice sculpture of the WHFSC Logo stands regally in background of 20th Anniversary cake

GM Neal Hummerstone, a renowned expert in police tactics demonstrates seated defense from his Aiki Tora Ryu system

A portion of the Council's 20th Anniversary cake

The beautiful Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Orlando, Florida (by entrance of Universal Studios)

GM Sanchez sings God Bless the USA

GM Daniel Verkerke of Canada demonstrates a counter strike from his Seicho Jutsu system on a young seminar participant

Univeral Studios in Orlando, Florida - one of the top family entertainment parks in the U.S.A.

GM Sri Dinesh of India has two young participants of his Gati Chi seminar clash cymbals

Grandmasters Phil Little, Chris Spruiell & troupe pose for formal picture with their awards — with Master Paul Tucker, GM Chris Spruiell, Phil E Little, GM Phil E. Little, USIKA Isshnryu Karate Group, Master Cathy Best, Master Bob Jenkins and Master Pete Keko.

WHFSC Official Photographer, Stace Sanchez of KickPics poses for his own photo with a high side thrust kick in front of WHFSC ice sculpture

Soldiers in uniform come to front of the stage to face flag as "God Bless the USA" is sung in beginning of banquet

GM Sanchez greets Orazio Conte of Italy during a break in WHFSC festivities

Ama Guro Rafino Pambuan performs a bull whip demonstration on stage

The rest of Ama Guro Pambuan's troupe await there turn to demonstrate with the whip

Seminar leaders are given their award certificates

GM Sri Dinesh gives away sacred scarves from India

Crowd applauds banquet festivities

Head table rises in acknowledgement (only a portion of Head Table showing) - (L to R) GM Dan Verkerke, GM John Byrne, GM Phil Little, GM Vincent Marchetti, Prof. Gary Dill, emcee - Sensei Matthew Sanchez and GM Gary Wasniewski

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion from Ireland and WHFSC Honorary Member, Sensei Josie Murray (left) poses with his award from Council

(L to R) Master Abu Nuwar, GM Neal Hummerstone, GM Frank E. Sanchez and GM Joe Williams