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National Police Self Defense Instructor Hall of Fame

​POLICE SELF-­DEFENSE INSTITUTE HALL OF FAME CRITERIA

Criteria for admission to the PSDI Hall of Fame Includes longstanding involvement in Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Instruction, Training and having recognized and accepted:
  • Expertise
  • Reputation
  • Commitment
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POLICE SURVIVAL AND DEFENSE INSTITUTE HALL OF FAME

The PSDI (Police Survival & Defense Institute) (Police Self Defense Institute) was established many ago years under the historic United States Karate Association. Many senior law enforcement instructors in the US and abroad were trained and certified under the PSDI. Personnel from the Anti-Terrorists Units, Secret Service, FBI, CID, Interpol, Air Marshals, active police officers, sheriff departments, Departments of State, and many other agencies that we cannot name because of information restrictions, trained under the PSDI. Over the years the PSDI has had great influence over the methodology of officer survival and self-defense training. To belong it is necessary to follow the rules and regulations of the society, which begin with the holding of honor, loyalty, courtesy, and respect as vital personal qualities. After the 911 tragedy, the PSDI has moved to assist security efforts, to provide correct and necessary training for the general public and to once again comment on and advise various agencies on sound operational techniques.
The PSDI is authorized by the combined central technical committees of the USA Karate Federation, United States Jujitsu Federation, The World Kobudokan, The Central Taekwondo Association of The World Tae Kwon Do Chang Moo Kwan, The Global Martial Arts Federation, International Karate Instructors Institute, The Kwanmukan International, The Pan American Budo Federation, The Shudokan International, International Bujitsu Research & Development Foundation, and the Historic United States Karate Association which founded the PSDI concept. PSDI is not a martial arts organization but does have many advanced practitioners as members and advisors, and through our sponsoring partners we offer options for martial arts training in karate, jujitsu, taiho-jitsu, taekwondo, kobudo, kung fu, and police training. The Police Self Defense Instructor’s certification is a coveted recognition of defensive tactics instructors – both of civilian and of law enforcement programs. In addition to Police Self--‐Defense, the PSDI has had influence over the years with military self--‐defense training, personal self--‐defense training and women’s anti--‐assault programs.
​2022 POLICE SELF-­DEFENSE INSTITUTE HALL OF FAME
Andrè Mason Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Andrea Bove Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Billy Blanks Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Billy Finegan Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Cedric Barksdale Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Cleveland Baxter Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Dayn DeRose Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Grant Campbell Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Jerry Caldarise Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Luigi Fiorentino Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Pat Ciser Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Tokey Hill Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Dr. Shaun Ward Lifetime Achievement March 26, 2022
Giacomo Spartaco Bertoletti Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction March 26, 2022
2015 POLICE SELF-­DEFENSE INSTITUTE HALL OF FAME
NAME TITLE DATE
Barry Moyer, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Brian K. Sanders, SR, Contribution to Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
Carl Wilcox, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Chris Gant, Member International Advisory Board April 18, 2015
Curtis Smith, Contribution to Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
Ed Kuras, Contribution to Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
George Anderson, Deceased, Lifetime,Achievement April 18, 2015
Gerald Funelli, Contribution to Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
Jeff Rhodes, Contribution to Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
John Hammock, Deceased, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Joseph Bonacci, Deceased, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Joseph Gabriel, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Keith Collins, Contribution to Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
Larry Overholt, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Max Ciscell Deceased, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Mickey Yurco, Contribution to Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
Patrick Byrnes, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Patrick M Hickey, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Phil Rushing, Contribution to Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
Rick Fike, Distinguished Service To Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
Robert Butler, Member International Advisory Board April 18, 2015
Robert Magnuson, Deceased, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Robert Utsey, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Robert Watson, UT, Contribution to Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
Ron Layton, Contribution to Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
Ryan Bonacci, Member International Advisory Board April 18, 2015
Shaun Ward, Member International Advisory Board April 18, 2015
Thurl R McClanahan, Deceased, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Tom LaPuppet, Deceased, Lifetime Achievement April 18, 2015
Walter O’Neill, Contribution to Law Enforcement April 18, 2015
2004 POLICE SELF-­DEFENSE INSTITUTE HALL OF FAME
NAME TITLE DATE
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Dave Bandor Member of Advisory Board August 13, 2004
Frank Wagoner Member of Advisory Board August 13, 2004
Jim Miller Member of Advisory Board August 13, 2004
Michael Osho Member of Advisory Board August 13, 2004
Ron Layton Commandery Board Member August 13, 2004
Sgt. Mickey Yurko Member International Advisory Board August 13, 2004
Tim Brown Member of Advisory Board August 13, 2004
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2000 POLICE SELF-­DEFENSE INSTITUTE HALL OF FAME
NAME TITLE DATE
Alexander Velazquez Member International Advisory Board July 14, 2000
Chief Larry Dordea Member International Advisory Board July 14, 2000
Dr. Jedan O. Figueroa Member International Advisory Board July 14, 2000
Joseph M Gabriel, Jr Permanent Member International Advisory Board, Founding Member July 14, 2000
Joseph W. Bonacci Permanent Member International Advisory Board, Founding Member July 14, 2000
Lt Jeff Helaney Member International Advisory Board July 14, 2000
Max E. Ciscell Permanent Member International Advisory Board, Founding Member July 14, 2000
Richard Fike Permanent Member International Advisory Board, Founding Member July 14, 2000
Sheriff Larry Overholt Permanent Member International Advisory Board, Founding Member, Outstanding Contributions July 14, 2000
Thurl R. McClanahan Permanent Member International Advisory Board, Past Director, Founding Member, Outstanding Contributions July 14, 2000
1999 POLICE SELF-­DEFENSE INSTITUTE HALL OF FAME
NAME TITLE DATE
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Baron John von Hoff Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Cedric Barksdale Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Charles L. Plaines Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Delbert E Rounds Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
George Edward Anderson, Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Grandmaster Dong Hee Choi Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Grandmaster Masafumi Suzuki Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Grandmaster Nam Suk Lee Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Grandmaster Sadaki Nakabayashi Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Judge Leroy Conti Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Louis Dirker Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Lt. John Hammock, Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Patrick M. Hickey, Permanent Member International Advisory Board, Past Director (USKA) July 23, 1999
Richard A. Staver, Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Richard Morris, Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Robert A. Trias Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Robert E, Utsey, Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999
Thomas LaPuppet Carroll Permanent Member International Advisory Board July 23, 1999​
2002 POLICE SELF-­DEFENSE INSTITUTE HALL OF FAME
NAME TITLE DATE
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Carl Wilcox Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
Chief David A. Jones Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
Grandmaster Chull Hee Park Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
James A. Caldwell Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
James Harrison Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
John A. Nanay, Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
Joseph C. Hess Permanent Member International Advisory Board, Founding Member September 13, 2002
Michael Di Pasquale, Jr. Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
Rick Dunn Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
Robert Magnuson Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
Roger Jarrett, Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
Ron Bennett Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
Sheriff E. Wayne Risner Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
Sheriff Tim Swanson Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
William J. D’Urso Permanent Member International Advisory Board September 13, 2002
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