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We start this edition with special condolences going out to SOKE J.R. RUIZ
of South Carolina who lost his younger Brother, Terry to Cancer in late
December of last year & to the family of our member, GRANDMASTER BALTIZAR
SAYOC who died in the Philippines recently. Our love & prayers go out to
you from all the members of this Council.
A special memorial tournament & Shiai is being held April 14th by the
family of the late GRANDMASTER HAROLD LONG of Tennessee. The event is to
kick-off the campaign for the induction of the late HAROLD LONG into the
TENNESSEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME. GRANDMASTER LONG was a huge supporter of
this Council & I, as well as many others will be in attendance. For more
information, please contact either Rick or Gary Long at 865-924-0888 or
865-755-4596 respectively.
( Standing- 3rd from right) Master Ed Parker Jr. w/ Mrs. Bernice Jay
4th from left. (sitting L to R) Great Grandmasters Ming Lum, Ralph
Castro, Wally Jay & Al Novak
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MASTER ED PARKER JR. was at TIGER CLAW'S TC MEDIA Studio on October 17th
meeting with filmmaker Patrick Million who is producing a documentary on
his Father, the late, great EDMUND PARKER SR. creator of AMERICAN KENPO.
that is tentatively titled "AMERICAN GRANDMASTER". GREAT GRANDMASTERS MING
LUM, RALPH CASTRO, WALLY JAY & AL NOVAK were interviewed for the piece.
KUNG-FU TAI CHI Magazine's Associate Publisher, Gene Ching held a round
table interview with the 4 grandmasters after the taping & that interview
entitled "Tea with the Grandmasters" is available on-line at
KUNGFUMAGAZINE.COM through the Author's index in the e-zine section.
(L to R) Grandmasters George Alexander, Joe Hess & Gary Alexander |
(L to R) Grandmasters Dan Anderson,
Carl Stone, Bill Wallace & Master Don Wilson |
GRANDMASTER GEORGE ALEXANDER of Tennessee was promoted to 10th dan by the
INTERNATIONAL SHORIN RYU KARATE KOBUDO FEDERATION. A special presentation
recognizing the promotion was made at the ACTION MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF FAME
& TRADE SHOW in Atlantic City, New Jersey. According to ALEXANDER, the
promotion was endorsed by Grandmasters Alan Goldberg, Peter Ticali, GARY
ALEXANDER, JOE HESS, VINCE MARCHETTI, Mike Hancock , Amy Hancock, George
Parulski & Yong Sung Lee. CONGRATULATIONS, GEORGE!
HANSHI SID CAMPBELL of California celebrated his 40th Anniversary of
teaching SHORIN RYU KARATE with a Luau & Celebrity Roast on January 13th.
Among those who "roasted" SID at the affair were WHFSC Members,
GRANDMASTERS DAN TOSH (who also was awarded his 10th dan that night-
CONGRATULATIONS DAN!), T.R. CRIMI, MAX PALLEN & WORLDBLACKBELT.COM CEO &
Actor, Grandmaster Bob Wall.
GRANDMASTER CARL STONE of Florida was the featured guest on MASTER DANNY &
THERESA ZAINO's "MARTIAL ART HOUR" Radio Show on January 15th . You can
catch the "MARTIAL ART HOUR" by logging onto
www.actionradio.net
DR. RICHARD HACKWORTH has attained the rights to SUN TZU's THE ART OF WAR
& is making it available as an e-book with his translations of the text &
its meaning. OURS TRULY was also asked to write a forward for RICHARD's
new e-book . For more information you can contact RICHARD at
martialartsradio@hotmail.com
GRANDMASTER BRAM FRANK reports that he is getting good world-wide exposure
in the media for his knife creations & common sense knife fighting
techniques. He was recently featured in BLACK BELT Magazine's February
issue & currently has articles pending in IWA from Europe, PROREZ of
Russia, CALIBER & MESSER of Germany & FIRE of Belgium.
SOKE HARRIS WARREN has been selected for the 3rd straight year to be a
member of the SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAAC) in Jacksonville,
Florida by Mayor, John Peyton. His new Bride, Edna Warren was also
appointed by HARRIS to Head his new NISEI BUJUTSU empowerment program
called "KAIZEN ENTERPRISE" that promotes self-improvement among children,
women & families from all walks of life.
SIFU JOHNNY WU of Ohio e-mailed to say that his company, MDI FILMS
produced a "trailer" called "RAPTURE" which won a 2007 "Bronze Telly"
Award. You can view the "trailer" at: Afm_Rapture_trailer_with_telly.wmv .
JOHNNY is also looking for funding sources to finance future projects. For
more information you can visit JOHNNY's website at
www.mdifilm.com
SOKE GERARDO CANTORE of Argentina has a new video with BUDO INTERNATIONAL
Magazine featuring his student, Master Minoru Yasuhara & himself entitled
OKINAWA KATA- ISSHINRYU KATA . You can visit BUDO's website at
http://www.BudoInternational.com.html/karate/karate16.htm for
more particulars.
A young Soke Sanchez w/ Great Grandmaster
Wally Jay (R) at Soke's tournament in Jax, FL |
An older Soke Sanchez w/ the "Black Dragon"
Ron Van Clief (R) at Budo International H.O.F. |
Grandmaster Jeff Speakman
takes time to talk to a fan
at WHFSC event |
PROFESSOR WALLY JAY celebrates his 90th birthday with a special
celebration on June 15th at the Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in
Emeryville, CA. MANY HAPPY RETURNS, WALLY! For more information contact
Sensei Rob Gale at
RobGale@smallcirclejujitsu.com
The "BLACK DRAGON", GRANDMASTER RON VAN CLIEF called to let me know that
the film "BLACK DRAGON THE LEGEND OF RON VAN CLIEF" had its screening at
the MUSEUM OF MOVING IMAGES" in New York on February 18th
GRANDMASTER JEFF SPEAKMAN was "under fire" from a reader of BLACK BELT
Magazine who criticized the recent cover story which appeared on him & the
Founding of his new Kenpo style. It seems that the magazines, as well as
internet have created a new breed of martial arts critics who are
"experts" now in EVERY martial art system they happen to read about. Too
bad they don't spend that time practicing their own art to better
themselves, instead of directing "negative" energy towards their Seniors
to them in training. As for JEFF, he was one of the late GRANDMASTER ED
PARKER's brightest proteges (also a student of GRANDMASTER LOU ANGEL who
he shows tremendous respect for) & definitely one of his most loyal
followers. He is the "REAL DEAL", as they say. So, to the writer of that
letter that says JEFF hasn't created anything different. If you look on
the "surface" of ANY martial art, you will see DISTINCT SIMILARITIES that
are a "common bond" of all GOOD martial arts (as GRANDMASTER BRUCE JUCHNIK
of California says, we should look for the similarities that bond us all).
The DIFFERENCES are in the "personality" of the art & its transitions
(that's my "bit" to add to this). JEFF also gives credit to his deceased
Grandmaster by stating it is a "KENPO" art . So what more can you ask of
him? The art he Founded is a credit to his lineage & one of the more
deadlier forms of Kenpo ever created. As for GRANDMASTER ED PARKER taking
Jiu-Jitsu out of his system, that doesn't mean that the same type of
Jiu-Jitsu was put back into the style to create SPEAKMAN's new form of
Kenpo. that would be allot to assume since it is a different "time period"
& Jiu-Jitsu has evolved . Suffice it to say that this is JEFF's extended
interpretation of the original AMERICAN KENPO as created by the late
GRANDMASTER ED PARKER & that his interpretation bears the name for it that
its GRANDMASTER, JEFF SPEAKMAN gave it. It is simply the evolution of an
art form that has been the case for all art forms since the beginning of
time. To quote an old saying, "the only thing constant is change".
Enough said.
GRANDMASTER KENT HARALSON of the GOSPEL MARTIAL ARTS UNION reports that
Daniel Issac, the Son of our member, GRANDMASTER SOLOMON ISSAC from India
has 6 videos promoting Christian martial arts that have aired on TV
stations around the world. You can view the clips that range from 2 to 8
minutes at
http://www.youtube.com/group.extremeoutreach
AN-SHU STEPHEN K. HAYES just bought a new 4000 square foot building in
Ohio which will become the new National training headquarters for
his teaching traditional TOGAKURE NINJUTSU, modern TO-SHIN DO Self-defense
& meditation mind science programs. STEPHEN says he will also be sending
us some digital photos of the new Hombu for the newsletter when it's
finished later this Spring.
SOKE RIC BLACK's UNITED STATES POLICE DEFENSIVE TACTICS ASSOCIATION will
be conducting a 2 day DEFENSE TACTICS SEMINAR at the Holiday Inn in
Wichita, Kansas on April 20th- 21st. He is also looking for State &
Regional Reps. You can contact RIC at
DaiSokeBlack@comcast.net
GRANDMASTER VINCENT MARCHETTI of the POLICE TACTICS INSTRUCTORS OF AMERICA
received a high letter of praise from Staff Sergeant Graff of the Ft. Knox
Kentucky SWAT Team. He writes that Vince is, "a true American Hero, he
continues training our military's elite during war time instilling pride &
confidence in our soldiers & our homelands security. Never forgetting it's
better to give then, to receive". .WAY TO GO, VINCE!
GRANDMASTER GARY ALEXANDER has his 44th ANNUAL KARATE, TKD, KUNG-FU
CHAMPIONSHIPS & TRADE SHOW coming up on April 22nd- For more information
on attending or competing at America's longest running martial arts event,
you can contact GARY at
garyalex2@verizon.net
Valencia, Spain Hall of Fame under Colonel Santiago
Sanchis (7th from left kneeling)- Mr. Alfredo Tucci is to his
Left- Soke Sanchez in middle front- Grandmasters
Vincent Lyn & Gary Wasniewski in rear line standing |
Ama Guro Raffy Pambuan (w/ mock rifle) & students
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IT'S OFFICIAL!. BUDO
INTERNATIONAL Magazine will be having it's Hall of Fame in Spain this year
according to its Publisher, Mr. Alfredo Tucci with COLONEL SANTIAGO
SANCHIS serving as its Director. The Valencia Hall of Fame held by SANCHIS
each year is now officially under the auspices of BUDO INTERNATIONAL.
CONGRATULATIONS SANTIAGO! For more information you can contact SANTIAGO at
ColonelSanchis@gmail.com ,
USMAHOF@ono.com or MR. ALFREDO TUCCI
at Budo@BudoInternational.com
GRANDMASTER GARY WASNIEWSKI also has his 2nd ANNUAL LONDON INTERNATIONAL
HALL OF FAME being held in conjunction with ACTION MARTIAL ARTS NEWS
coming up on June 2nd. For more information you can write to GARY at
Soke@Ty-Ga.co.uk
AMA GURO RAFFY PAMBUAN has invented a new tool for security work. The
device called the "P.A.L." is purportedly getting some strong interest
from America's Homeland Security. RAFFY also hopes to introduce the device
for police use & will be demonstrating his new defense tool at our
upcoming World Head of Family Sokeship Council 14th Annual get-together on
May 25th- 26th in Orlando, Florida. For more information on the "P.A.L." ,
you can e-mail AMA GURO's student, Woody Woodman at
WoodyMaria@hotmail.com
PROFESSOR GARY DILL writes in his latest SELF-DEFENSE SYSTEMS
INTERNATIONAL JEET KUNE DO ASSOCIATION Newsletter that despite some JKD
practitioners convictions that JKD is a "concept" or "philosophy" of
fighting, GARY contends that it is indeed a "style" of martial art,
quoting excerpts from his teacher, the late James Lee & Bruce lee, himself
to substantiate his claims. He even had his student, Dr. Carl Farinelli
who is a Professor with the College of Education at Northeastern State
University in Oklahoma break down JEET KUNE DO's development using a
"systems analysis chart". The conclusion based on this scientific analysis
shows that JEET KUNE DO is indeed a system or style of martial art & not a
"philosophy" as some claimed it to be.
Seminar leaders take their "bows" at a previous WHFSC
Awards Dinner at the Double Tree Hotel in Florida |
Informal shot of members present after Annual Meeting
held last year - Soke Sanchez (middle front) |
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Meeting/ International seminar symposium & Hall of Fame for the WORLD
HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL is coming up fast on May 25th- 26th of
this year. If you haven't made your reservations to attend yet, you'd
better make them "NOW" to keep from missing out! PLEASE ALSO SEND IN
YOUR NOMINATIONS "NOW" so we have representation from you & to show
your support of this Council . This years' event promises to be a
great one with a special dedication to all who have died this past
year, including the late great MOSES POWELL (we hope to have his Wife
present as our Guest) . we will be signing a letter of affiliation
between the MALAYSIAN GRANDMASTERS COUNCIL under our member, DR.
ZAHALA MAN of & ourselves; GRANDMASTER DON WARRENER of RISING SUN
PRODUCTIONS will also be presenting a special rare film presentation
of demos by the late , great BRUCE LEE & ELVIS PRESLEY (no picture
taking or video-taping will be allowed during this rare
presentation!)- AMA GURO RAFFY PAMBUAN will be doing one of his
fabulous ice sculptures for us & GRANDMASTER DAN McEADDY will be
singing a song "live" from his latest CD dedicated to the WORLD HEAD
OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL! The event may also be taped for later
broadcasting as I understand so, DON'T MISS OUT. If you haven't
received your invitation yet, please e-mail me at either
San_Jitsu@yahoo.com or
GMFrankSanchez@comcast.net
. You can also reserve your room at the Doubletree Hotel in Orlando,
Florida at our special discount rate by logging onto: |
Painting of Elvis Presley
in Kenpo stance, courtesy
of GM Don Warner |
http://www.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/mcoundt_whs/index.jhtml
(Note: please copy & paste the link to your browser if it fails to work)
or by calling 1-800-327-2110 & mentioning the "World Head of Family
Sokeship Council Room Block" to get your room discount. The deadline is
April 23rd for the special discount!
And now to our latest member. From the PHILIPPINES, we are proud to
WELCOME GRANDMASTER CRISITINO VASQUEZ , 9th dan in MODERN ARNIS & VICE
CHAIRMAN of the PROMOTION BOARD of the INTERNATIONAL MODERN ARNIS
FEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES & member of the COUNCIL OF MASTERS OF MODERN
ARNIS
Grandmaster Vincent Marchetti on Cover of
Action Martial Arts News Issue #68- 2007 |
Grandmaster Stephen Hayes on cover of
Black Belt Magazine March 2007 issue
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In the media this time around. The March edition of BLACK BELT Magazine
features a cover story on GRANDMASTER STEPHEN HAYES with GRANDMASTER BILL
WALLACE'S by-line in the monthly "Full Contact" column. In its April
issue, GRANDMASTER RICHARD RYAN takes up the issue of martial arts use and
the law in it's "Full Contact" Column with a review on books by
GRANDMASTERS SID CAMPBELL & DON WARRENER in "Essential Gear". The May
issue of INSIDE KUNG-FU contains a picture & letter from GRANDMASTER GLENN
WILSON regarding PAI LUM TAO & Great Grandmaster Daniel Pai, it's Founder
with a mention of MASTER JACKIE CHAN's new movie "Police Story". The
January/ February issue of BUDO INTERNATIONAL contains mentions of
GRANDMASTERS GEORGE ALEXANDER, JOHN PELLEGRINI, V. POPOV & MASTER DON
WILSON at the 2nd ANNUAL BUDO INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF FAME.
It's MARCH/ APRIL issue , features a picture of GRANDMASTERS SANTIAGO
SANCHIS, GARY WASNIEWSKI, VINCENT LYN & MYSELF at SANTIAGO'S 2006
VALENCIA, SPAIN HALL OF FAME & an article on GRANDMASTER RICKSON GRACIE's
Son, Kron, a rising young star in Jiu-Jitsu. COMBAT Magazine contains
mentions of MASTER JACKIE CHAN's movie "New Police Story", & GRANDMASTER
GARY WASNIEWSKI's TY-GA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in England. TAEKWONDO & KOREAN
MARTIAL ARTS Magazine features a mention of MASTER JACKIE CHAN's "New
Police Story". TAEKWONDO TIMES March issue mentions a new movie starring
MASTER JACKIE CHAN & Jet Li set to begin filming in April & an article
written by GRANDMASTER IAN CYRUS tracing HAPKIDO's signature skills, and
last but not least, ACTION MARTIAL ARTS NEWS features a cover story on
GRANDMASTER VINCENT MARCHETTI
Well, this concludes our first issue for the New Year. Please remember to
get your news in for the next edition by either e-mailing it to me at
San_Jitsu@yahoo.com or by mailing it to our Headquarters address shown on
the above Letterhead. In the meantime, I hope to see you at our upcoming
14th Annual WHFSC event in May! As always, remember to stay "aggressive" &
"fair" in all you do until next time!
Sincerely yours in martial arts brotherhood,
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