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February, 2003

Hello everyone,

Well, so much for taking it easy in the month of January. After such a hectic close to last year, we had planned on taking it slow in January, but, I guess that there is no rest for the weary.

As it turns out, we managed to do a great women's' self defense seminar in Aptos, CA. The ladies gave it their all, and had the right attitude. Then on the ensuing week end, we went for a great training trip up Mt. Tamalpais. The hike over to the ocean was incredible, with breathtaking views all around. Once we found our chosen peak, we began an intense training session, which included reviewing all color belt short and long forms, techniques as well as long staff and sword training. What an awesome time. I can't wait to do it again. Finally, we squeezed a very nice demo in the presence of some 20 highly respected masters and grand masters, during the occasion of the grand opening of Kaiso Dave Bendigkeit's new school in Pacifica, CA. What an honor and it is always a pleasure to spend time at the Shintaikido school with Kaiso Bendigkeit and company.

01- On top of Mount Tamalpais
02- The spectacular ocean sunset view

03- Kaiso Dave Bendigkeit and KSN
04- Lion Dance opening ceremony

05- KSN warming up
06- Long Staff Form Demo

Other news, Inst. Foik from Warsaw, Poland sent me a copy of the latest issue of "Komandos". This is a military styled magazine, in which they did a very nice article with me using the interview that I did last year while visiting Poland.

Speaking of Inst. Foik, they are working very hard on building their new school in Warsaw. They will be offering classes in Modern Farang Mu Sul®, Submission Grappling, Shin Kum Do, Kalaki FMA as well as a street oriented program called "QRS" - Quick Reaction System. This should be awesome. I can't wait to visit the new school. We are all behind you 100% sir!

Since we're on the subject of Poland, CONGRATULATIONS!!! to Inst. Guszczynski from Wroclaw on his recent wedding. We wish him all the best, and can't wait to see pictures.

Also, Inst. Dorobek and student won awards in a recent demo and semi-contact competition. Great job! Their new club is in Namyslow, which is not too far from Wroclaw.

Inst. Pinto from Portugal has been keeping very busy. He has taken part in several seminars, and demos.

He also recently appeared in a Portuguese Newspaper. He and students are working very hard to establish themselves and represent Modern Farang Mu Sul® in the best way possible. Great job!

Keep up the good work everyone, and I can't wait to see you all in Europe this Spring.

On the East Coast, Insts. Anthony and Joey Spataro, as well as Inst. Hudson held color belt testing and did a women's self defense seminar as well. This is just fantastic. Congratulations to all of the new color belts! Keep working hard, because I'm going to be checking you all out in NY this summer!

I was recently informed by Inst. Medina from Puerto Rico that his school is back in full swing after negotiating use of the same location that they have been using in the past. They also recently competed in a very large tournament in PR. His loyal student Jose Gonzales took first place in creative forms. Great job!

Well, that's all for now. With brotherhood,

Kuk Sa – De Alba

Modern Farang Mu Sul® World HQ – SF


 

 

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