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THE LEGEND OF LIONMAN CROWNED “7 YOUNG AMERICAN HEROES” AT DISNEY’S MARTIAL ARTS FESTIVAL!

Anaheim, California – Grand Master Eric “LIONMAN” O’Neal, Sr.,  7-Time U.S.K.A. World Karate Champion, 2-Time Gold Medalist, Int’l & Masters Hall of Famer has crafted a brilliant and innovative new concept that has engaged the children of America. This concept is called, “The Legend of LIONMAN search for 7 Young American Heroes.” Grand Master O’Neal has joined forces with Rob Hartman, Director of the Disney Martial Arts Festival to showcase and exhibit 7 Young American Heroes; real youth that excel in the Martial Arts. The key principle of the 7 Young American Heroes is to embody, promote, and uplift the importance of higher education, self-discipline, self-esteem and self-preservation. Grand Master O’Neal and his team have journeyed to 20 cities all across America over a course of 7 months on a search for 7 Young American Heroes. Out of thousands of Martial Artists across America, only 7 finalists from each city were invited to meet in Anaheim, California on the Disneyland Resort for the final competition of the 7 Young American Heroes, and now the extraordinary news is in!!! The top, outstanding competitors from the ages of 10-17 assembled in Anaheim, California to perform in various forms of Martial Arts. The 7 Young American Heroes that were crowned, displayed exceptional talent, brought the crowd to their feet, confounded and mystified the Disney Martial Arts Festival. Each of the 7 Young American Heroes were recognized and awarded with a huge, gleaming, gold championship titled belt that reads “2010 Young American Hero.” Our exciting new Heroes are as follows: (From left to right in the photo above) Jasmine Magallanes, Anthony Magallanes, Jorge Rodriguez, Dean Hubbard, Alejandro Cepero, Kevin/Calvin Ross, and Kylie Chock.
 
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Click here to view  a PDF version of THE PRIDE, the new LIONMAN newsletter.

This first edition contains all of the latest news, coming events and more in a concise, one page format. We will be publishing new editions of THE PRIDE in the future, so check back soon for the latest edition.
 
Auditions for 7 Young American Heros to be held May 21-23 in Los Angeles
Dawn Strozier's new The Aerobics Room
3820 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, California, (for directions call 310-289-2167)
May 21 - 23, 2010

Grand Master Eric O’Neal Sr., President and CEO of The LIONMAN Foundation, which promotes excellence in education and discipline in life, and Prime-Cut Productions are in search of The Legend Of LIONMAN, "7 Young American Heroes”. These "7 Young American Hero's" will be chosen from martial artists between the ages of 10 and 17 who are striving to be excellent students as well as disciplined people. The goal of this "American Idol" style martial arts competition is to create young American heroes who will promote the ideals of the LIONMAN Foundation which is to educate one child at a time, while inspiring millions! It is the goal of The LIONMAN Foundation to promote "7 Young American Hero's" as positive role models for America's youth, role models who believe that education makes a difference and that hard work pays off!

The Legend Of LIONMAN 7 Young American Hero's audition, an annual event, will be auditioning martial arts students, ages 10 through 17, at Dawn Strozier's new The Aerobics Room at 3820 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, California, (for directions call 310-289-2167) from May 21 - 23, 2010. Auditions start at 12:00 noon and will run until 4:00pm. Winners of the auditions will compete at The Legend of LIONMAN finals during the Disney’s Martial Arts Festival on June 19, 2010 at Disneyland® Resort, Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The winners of the 7 Young American Heroes will be crowned as Ambassadors of the Martial Arts at the Masters Hall of Fame.

You can become one of the first "7 Young American Heroes" for this season. The top "7 Young American Heroes" will participate in a reality TV Show and they will take part in the new movie, "The Lion and the Dragon", with Grandmaster Eric O’Neal, Sr. and Grandmaster Jim Kelly, from the movie, Enter the Dragon, starring the Legendary Bruce Lee. The "7 Young American Heroes" chosen in Anaheim, California, will receive prizes and scholarships. They will also donate their time and efforts to improve their communities with 100 hours of dedicated volunteer time. The Legend of LIONMAN will be highlighting the "7 Young American Heroes" at schools and special events throughout the United States as well as at martial arts venues everywhere.

This is a very special opportunity for martial arts students from throughout the country to compete and highlight their talents and skills. This event will encourage and engage our youth through the action of martial arts to be the best that they can be, in all aspects of their lives, with a major focus on education and discipline in life.
 
"Knowledge is Power" Essay Contest Corporate Sponsorships

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The Legend of Lionman and Our Partner, Disney's Martial Arts Festival Present the Lionman "Knowledge is Power" Essay Contest and Merchandise Giveaway

Help Us Put Books in the Hands of the Kids of New Orleans!

SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: The Lionman Foundation, Inc. will give away 30,000 free comic books, posters and trading cards in the months of April and May to children in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area as part of the Lionman “Knowledge is Power” Essay Contest!

Grand Master Eric O’Neal President/CEO of the LIONMAN Foundation is celebrating his partnership with the Masters Hall of Fame with the Lionman “Knowledge Is Power” Essay Contest!

Lionman “Knowledge Is Power” Essay Contest 20.00 Package Sponsorships:
  • White Belt Level  - 10 books
  • Yellow Belt Level – 25 books
  • Orange Belt Level – 50 books
  • Blue Belt Level – 100 books
  • Green Belt Level – 500 books
  • Purple Belt Level – 1,000 books
  • Brown Belt Level – 5,000 books
  • Black Belt Level – 10, 000 books
  • Master Level – 20,000 books
  • Grand Master Level – 50,000
Help support the education of the kids of New Orleans. Contact us today!

The LIOMAN Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501-c3 organization.
 
Promoters and Martial Arts Leaders - Your Students can be Superheros!

Grand Master Eric O'Neal, Sr. has partnered with the Masters Hall of Fame and Prime-Cut Global Productions in a search for young Martial Artist between the ages of 10-17 to become one of Seven Young American Heroes.  The fun filled competition held at Disneyland in Anaheim California will feature American Idol meets Martial Artist Inspiring Education.

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COMING EVENTS

BLUE LION NATIONALS TITLE BELT CHAMPIONSHIP

DECEMBER 3 and 4, 2010

New Orleans Hilton Riverside Fitness Center

Two Poydras Street, New Orleans

All Kids Tournament


Featured Performances:

1. Step, Stomp and Drill Team Performance by the kids in the LIONMAN Foundation Inc., educational program

Featured Guests:

  1. Grand Master Jim Kelly from the movie Enter the Dragon
  2. Grand Master Robert Parham from the movie Buster Jones
  3. Master Larnell Stovall, lead choreographer for the movies Matrix, 300, and Undisputed
  4. Disney will be present giving away Disney Ears
  5. The newly 2010 crowned 7 Young American Heroes will be present taking pictures, and demonstrating astounding performances
 
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 20 CITY TOUR
 
"Knowledge is Power" Tour Sponsorships Available Print E-mail
The Lionman Foundation is proud to launch The Legend of Lionman and the Seven Kurodos Knowledge is Power 20 City Tour, which will feature American Idol meets Martial Arts Inspiring Education. The 20 City Tour, in partnership with Disney's Martial Arts Festival at Disneyland® Resort, is an exciting campaign that will promote achieving higher education and self-discipline using martial arts principles to youth throughout the country.

The Legend of Lionman and the Seven Kurodos is a graphic novel written by Grandmaster Eric O’Neal Sr. to inspire, uplift and educate millions of children as well as adults all over the world. The 20 city tour will celebrate the unveiling of Grandmaster O’Neal’s graphic novel, which is about a multicultural group of superheroes performing heroic and moral deeds both real and fictional using basic principles of Karate and mastery of academic knowledge.

The campaign celebration shall kick off in New Orleans, Louisiana, December, 11 & 12, 2009. On the 11th The Lionman tour bus will travel around the city with Grandmaster O’Neal, stopping at designated television and radio stations and elementary and middle schools autographing his book “The Legend of Lionman and the Seven Kurodos” and posters. There will also be sponsor product giveaways. Grandmaster O’Neal and Disney's Martial Arts Festival at Disneyland® Resort will proudly host The Blue Lion Nationals Title Belt Championship Tournament on the 12th, and Disney will give all 1st place winners authentic Mickey Mouse Ears and an autographed Mickey Mouse certificate.

Grandmaster O’Neal will have book signings throughout the tournament, and there will be an American Idol style auditioning for young martial artists to become one of the Seven Kurodos. This event promises to engage our youth and their families by using the excellent physical and mental training skills martial arts provides. Grandmaster Eric O’Neal Sr. believes that if our community engages young people with the right activities and mentors, they will read, comprehend and retain any information given to them.

The total rally attendance at the major events scheduled will be in the thousands. Taking into account the various print and video media, your brand will be in front of thousands of people, which serves to increase your recognition as we travel from city to city.

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