This award is one of the most prestigious awards in the world of martial arts. Mehdi Zand is now registered in the “Who is Who of Martial Arts Hall of Fame Legends & Great Masters of Martial Arts Elite”.

Along with his award, he received a gold medal of honour commemorating his achievement within the community of the martial arts.

“In recognition of his commitment & devotion to the development of martial arts around the world, he has been inducted into the International Martial Arts Times Magazine Hall of Fame as the Grandmaster, Founder of the Year (Sef Shin)”

Due to this success international martial arts times’ magazine, one the most circulated media in the world of martial arts has dedicated a two page article about Mehdi Zand and his amazing system of Sef Shin.

This accomplishment has opened a wealth of new opportunities for him as he has been invited to various countries to demonstrate the practicality and beauty of his system worldwide. His world tour will probably begin from mid 2011.

Read the article here.