28 September 2007 kicked off the first Universal Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. Featured was 10th Degree Black Belt, Grand Master Seifuku Nitta, from Okinawa as well as several other masters from all over the United States.

The UMAA Hall of Fame was hosted at the luxurious OMNI Hotel in Charlotte NC, and was a sold out event. Seminars went on for two days, followed by a wonderful Hall of Fame dinner and awards banquet where over 120 top martial artists from around the world were recognized for their accomplishments.

The event was culminated on the third day by an open tournament, in which athletes of various styles and systems from around the world competed. It was wonderful international event promoting the martial spirit and unity of the arts in all who attended.

The next UMAA Hall of Fame will be held in 2009. Please check back for updates and announcements.