2015 USKF Black Belt Hall of Fame
Pioneer and Legend
SM Russel Northrup
Master of the Year
SM Keith Finch
John J. Connolly
Bennie Gonzalez
Outstanding Instructor of the Year
Elizabeth Rossiaky
Outstanding Assistant Instructor of the Year
Adam Bragg
Excellence Awards
School of the Year
Omaha Blue Waves Martial Arts, Fitness, and Health
Small School of the Year
Oriental Martial Arts of New Hampshire
Non-Profit of the Year
Open Circle Martial Arts
USKF Black Belt Competitor of the Year
David Rossiaky
USKF Gup Competitor of the Year
Keith Christian
USKF Promoter of the Year
Paul DuKatz (Posthumous)
United States Kido Federation Black Belt Hall of Fame
The United States Kido Federation’s Black Belt Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding black belts for their spirit, their dedication, and their accomplishments. Inductees are martial artists whose contributions span stylistic divides and are representative of this organizations ideals regardless of affiliation or association.
United States Kido Federation Excellence Awards
The United States Kido Federation Excellence Awards are presented to individuals and organizations to recognize their personal dedication or contributions to martial arts. Excellence Award winners will include but are not limited to honoring outstanding competitors, promoters, schools, and martial arts organizations.