Grandmaster Larry Ritchie was inducted into The Texas Martial Arts Hall of Fame May 15th, 2004 Waco Convention Center, Waco TX
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Grand Master Larry Ritchie was inducted into the Texas Martial Arts Hall of Fame on May 15th in Waco, TX. Along with his induction into the hall of fame, Mr. Ritchie was surprised by Grandmaster Pat Burleson when he made a special presentation promoting Mr. Ritchie to 8th Dan, Grandmaster rank. This made a very special day even more so. Many current and former students and instructors of Mr. Ritchie attend this well deserved induction to show honor and appreciation for his years of service in the arts. Mr. Ritchie will join his sensei Grand Master J. Pat Burleson, Father of Texas Karate Grand Master Allen Steen, Grand Master Skipper Mullins and many other great Texas martial artist in the hall. Some of Master Ritchie's many accomplishments in the martial arts include:
More information on Master Ritchie came be found at: American Black Belt Academy History Mr. Ritchie's Martial Arts Autobiography More information on the Texas Martial Arts Hall of Fame can be found at: Texas Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Fellow hall of fame inductee, Professor Gary Lee interviews Mr. Ritchie for Black Belt TV |
Master Danny Passmore, President Texas Martial Arts Hall of Fame presents Grandmaster Larry Ritchie with his induction plaque.
Grandmasters J. Pat Burleson and Ed Daniel present Mr. Ritchie with his 8th Dan, Grandmaster ranking certificate
Mr. Ritchie with fellow inductees , Mr. Victor Cheng and Grandmaster Richard Jenkins |
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Mr. Ritchie with some of his students & staff who attended the induction |
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