Jim Thorpe Man of The Year- Martial Arts
Patrick Burris, head coach, founder and CEO of USA Stars Foundation, was awarded the 2006 Jim Thorpe Man of the Year in Martial Arts.
Patrick M. Burris started judo at age 5. In 1972 he was inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame, in 1974 and 1976 into the Black Belt Hall of Fame, and in 1975 into the U.S. Judo Association Hall of Fame. He is a two-time Olympian, two-time champion of the Pan-Am Games, five-time USA national judo champion and two-time National Kata Champion.
Coach Burris has had a phenomenal career in wrestling and martial arts, and continues to produce National, International, and Olympic athletes. For more information, see USA Stars website.