Isak Dzanic – Iso, a Bosnian Kung Fu master, has joined the US Martial Arts Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Houston this weekend, becoming the first Bosnian that won this title.

Dzanic is a Kung Fu master of the 7th degree and is the head coach of the Bosnian national team. He is also the first Bosnian to be nominated for this recognition in the US.

Speaking to N1, Dzanic said it was a great honour to receive this rewards.

“I feel fantastic, I won the Master of Year award for my work,” said Dzanic, who originates from Srebrenica, Bosnia's eastern town.

“For me, for our Srebrenica and BiH, this is a great recognition and confirmation that hard work and positive personality is appreciated all over the world,” he said.

In order for someone to be nominated for admission to the Hall of Fame from any martial art, the candidate must have a recommendation from someone who knows the candidate's work and achievements well and then the board of directors of this institution checks all the allegations in detail and decides on the nomination.