Watertown Martial Arts Instructor Nominated for National Award, See How to Vote

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Watertown martial arts instructor Michael Pepe has been nominated for a national award, and people can vote through Nov. 16.

Watertown martial arts instructor Michael Pepe has been nominated for a national award, and people can vote through Nov. 16.

A Watertown martial arts instructor has been nominated for a national instructor of the year award, and people can vote online through mid-November.

Watertown’s Michael Pepe, from the Shorin-ryu Karatedo and Kubudo Association of America, received a nomination for the 2020 Greatmats National Striking Martial Arts Instructor of the Year.

Pepe grew up and Watertown and retired from the Watertown Fire Department after a 31-year career, according to his biography on the SKKAA website.

Greatmats sent out the following information:

Ninety-one martial arts instructors, representing 29 states, are vying for the title of 2020 Greatmats National Striking Martial Arts Instructor of the Year. The award is part of Greatmats’ 6th Annual National Award Series, which honors instructors, coaches and trainers who have made a positive impact on their clients and communities.

Voting to determine this year’s finalists will take place Nov. 2-16.

See the nominees and vote at https://www.greatmats.com/2020-greatmats-national-striking-martial-arts-instructor-of-the-year.php.

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