Awards
- 1986 - Instructor of the Year, Black Belt magazine
- 1993 - Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, World Association of Universities and Colleges
- 1994 - Knighthood, Germany
- 2000 - International Culture Award, Japan Cultural Promoting Association (physically issued by the Japanese Imperial Family)
- 2001 - Lifetime Achievement Award, USMA International Hall of Fame.
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