WORLD MARTIAL ARTS BLACK BELT HALL OF FAME 2005

DOCTORATE DEGREE IN MARTIAL ARTS
CANADA
GRANDMASTER DR. DANIEL VERKERKE

Positions / Portfolios

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Grandmaster and Founder Seicho Jutsu
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Executive Member and Senior Technical Advisor, International Freestyle Martial Arts Organization
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Communication Manager, World Head Of Family Sokeship Council
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International Vice President, Circle Of Masters
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Director, Seicho Jutsu Institute Of Advanced Studies
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Canadian Ambassador - International Martial Arts Research Institute, Malaysia

History of Martial Arts Involvement

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Started to learn Judo in 1973
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Began to study Tae Kwon Do and Karate during the mid 70' to 1980
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Joined the Armed Forces in 1980 to find a greater source of Martial Arts
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Further his martial training in Ninjutsu
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Carried on teaching his own style in 1983
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Opened the Hombu Dojo at Cambridge, Ontario, Canada in 1984.
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Certified 9th Dan Ninjutsu by Grandmaster Dr. Dan R. McEddy in 1994
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Admitted as member of World Head Of Family Sokeship Council in 1995
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Certified 10th Dan Ninjutsu by Grandmaster Dr. Dan McEddy in 2001
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Certified Member Of Advisory Board Police Martial Arts Association
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Senior member of Barrhead Judo Club
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Certified Member of International Circle of Masters
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Certified Member of Martial Arts Masters, Pioneers & Legends Hall Of Fame Council International
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Certified Member of Master Martial Artist International
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Certified Member of Scientific Martial Arts International Association
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Certified Member of World Head Of Family Sokeship Council
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Certified Member of World Jug-Tai Head Society
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Certified Member of Who's Who in the Martial Arts Elite

Achievements / Honours / Awards

1993 -
World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame - "Outstanding Contribution Of The Year"
1996 -
 World Head Of Family Sokeship Councils International Hall Of Fame "Grandmaster of the Year"
1997 -
 I.S.C.M.A. Hall Of Fame, - "Man of the Year"
1997 -
Masters Martial Artist International Association - "Grandmaster of the Year"
1997 -
 International Circle Of Masters Hall Of Fame - "Philosopher of the Year"
1998 -
 Martial Arts Masters, Pioneers & Legends Hall Of Fame "Grandmaster Of The Year"
1998 -
 World Head Of Family Sokeship Councils International Hall Of Fame "Grandmaster Instructor of the Year"
1999 -
 Martial Arts Masters, Pioneers & Legends Hall Of Fame "Humanitarian of the Year"
1999 -
World Head Of Family Sokeship Councils International Hall Of Fame "Grandmaster Instructor Of The Year" and "Outstanding Contribution Award"
2000 -
 World Head Of Family Sokeship Councils International Hall Of Fame "Millennium Leadership Award"
2001 -
 World Head Of Family Sokeship Councils International Hall Of Fame "Council Man Of The Year"
2002 -
 International Circle of Masters, "Soke of the Year Award"
2002 -
 World Head Of Family Sokeship Councils International Hall Of Fame "Council Man Of The Year"
2003 -
 Inducted as "Grandmaster Of The Year" at the 1st World Martial Arts Black Belt Hall Of Fame held in Kuching, Malaysia
2005 -
 Inducted as "Doctor Of Martial Arts" at the 2nd World Martial Arts Black Belt Hall Of Fame held in Kuching, Malaysia

Creative Works

Television Appearances
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Rogers Cable 1992
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C.K.C.O. TV 1993
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Shaw Cable 2000
 
Publications
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Grandmaster Magazine
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Manual-Jieitai Ryu Seicho Jutsu
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Arnis Kali Escrima Newsletter
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Spiritual Development Enlightenment of Life Book
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Who's Who in the Martial Arts Elite Book 1987
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Freestyle Martial Arts Magazine and numerous newspapers
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The World Martial Arts Elite Book 2000
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The Karate Voice
 
Video Productions
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The Emblem Theory (Foundation of Body movement)
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Learn The Nunchaku (Single & Double)
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Master the Double Sticks
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Advanced Knife Techniques
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Amazing Arm Locks
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Hanbo (Basic - Advanced)
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Personal Protection - EXECUTIVE PROTECTION AGENCY
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Interview with the Grandmaster / 1st Dan Black Belt Requirements
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Philosophy (The Mountain and it's Obstacles)
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Seicho Jutsu Kama System
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Black Belt Techniques Volume 1 - 4
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Throw Reversals
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Revolutionary Sword Techniques