Sensei Amelia Jones of Watanabe Dojo in White Plains, New York receives the Coleen Gragen Award of Inspiration presented by Dr. Darlene Defour. Dr. Jones also received the Hall of Fame Award (30+ years) from AWMAI in 2016.
For your leadership in the women’s martial arts community,
Your vision and power as a compassionate warrior,
Your dedication to teaching effective martial arts skills,
And your wonderful spirit that inspires us,
We honor you.