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Luis Midence inducted into Martial Arts Hall of Fame

DR1 Daily News contributing editor, Luis Midence was one of 12 athletes inducted to the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Santo Domingo yesterday, Sunday, 6 December 2015. Midence, who was recognized for his contributions to the development of the sport in the Dominican Republic, including medal wins for the country, started practicing judo with professor Tamioshi Sakamoto in Mao, Valverde in 1965. Originally from the US, he came to the Dominican Republic as a Peace Corps volunteer and made it is permanent home after marrying a Dominican lady, Asuncion. He later made progress as a student at the University of Puerto Rico when studying with Sensei Masaharo Takahama. After his return to Santiago, he competed and won in the heavyweight category (100kg+) at events in the DR and Puerto Rico. He reached 2nd Dan but retired to become Director of Sports at the PUCMM University in Santiago. He remained active in the sport as one of the founders of the judo school in Santiago and played an influential role in the construction of a martial arts pavilion in Santiago. He also was active as a regional referee for the sport.

On the same day, Mamoru Matsunaga was recognized as the founding father of organized judo practice in the country, and his son Yuyi Matsunaga was also inducted into the Hall of Fame. Mamoru Matsunaga also received the Red Belt 9th Dan issued by the International Federation of Judo at the event.

Others recognized were:

Castulo Augusto Valdez de Los Santos, Rafael Leonidas Grullon Belliard, Marcos Wilamo, Katty Acevedo Fernandez, Sterling Feliz Mendez, Juan Carlos Marte, Luis Midence, Eddy de Jesus Cruz Robles, Cayetano Jose Amato Martinelli (posthumously), Jose Enrique Pena and Antonio de Jesus Estepan Rodriguez.
 

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Congratulations on a well-deserved honour, dear friend!

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Bronxboy

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Congrats Luis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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