Black Belt Magazine, the world’s longest-running martial arts publication has announced the 2024 inductees into the esteemed Black Belt Hall of Fame.

Since its establishment in 1968, the Black Belt Hall of Fame has celebrated the most extraordinary individuals whose contributions have profoundly shaped the martial arts world. Past inductees include legends such as Bruce Lee (Class of 1972), Bill Wallace (Class of 1973), Chuck Norris (Class of 1975), and Cynthia Rothrock (Class of 1983, with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022).

The 2024 induction ceremony is held on October 10, 2024, at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood, California.

Class of 2024

Lifetime Achievement

• Mike Stone
• Pam Grier
• Hatsuo Royama

Martial Arts Entertainment Award

• Mark Dacascos
• Ernie Reyes Jr.
• Philip Rhee

The Publishers Award

• Scott Coker
• Chong Lee
• Curtis Wong

Instructor of the Year

• The Machado Brothers
• Carlos Machado
• Roger Machado
• Rigan Machado
• Jean Jacques Machado
• John Machado
• BJJ
• John Sepulveda
  Kenpo

Martial Arts Stunt Performer Award

• Jeff Imada
• James Lew
• Simon Rhee