Legion of Honor

The Miami Valley Tournament Association's Legion of Honor is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Martial art community.

These individuals have proven, through their support of the MVTA to be the lifeblood of the association. Their shared vision will allow the MVTA to continue to grow and prosper, providing a tournament series that promotes Fair, Friendly and Fun competition.


2004 Legion of Honor Inductee
Grand Master Vic Truman
2005 Legion of Honor Inductee
Grand Master Mustafa Kenyatta
2005 Legion of Honor Inductee
Grand Master Taningco
2006 Legion of Honor Inductee
Shihan Rokki Richardson
2006 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Bruce Jones
2007 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Charles Anderson
Master Frank Henderson
2008 Legion of Honor Inductee
Sensei Glenda Olin
2009 Legion of Honor Inductee
Sensei Tom Elam
2010 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Steven McCall
2011 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Richard Upton
2012 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Neal Rowe
2012 Legion of Honor Inductee
Sensei Tim Wilson Sr.
2013 Legion of Honor Inductee
Grand Master Doug Yates
2014 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Darrell Blanton
2015 Legion of Honor Inductee
Sensei Dennis Whitt
2016 Legion of Honor Inductee
Grand Master Jeff Leistner
2016 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Christine Leistner
2016 Legion of Honor Inductee
Sensei David Dawson
2017 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Brad Rammel
2018 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Dennis Toomey
2019 Legion of Honor Inductee
2021 Legion of Honor Inductee
Sensei Tom Krepps
2021 Legion of Honor Inductee
Sr. Master Will Ashcraft
2021 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Mike Weaver
2021 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Robert Perry
2021 Legion of Honor Inductee
Soke Calvin Campbell
2023 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Diane Cox
2023 Legion of Honor Inductee
Master Steve Hanford
2024 Legion of Honor Inductee
Sensei Nam Kenyatta
2024 Legion of Honor Inductee