April, 2003

Hello Everyone,

Well we are all very excited about the upcoming month. There are so many great opportunities for training, sharing and spreading the art of Modern Farang Mu Sul®. It all kicks off with our Black Belt Summit Camp followed by the 4th annual Warrior Quest. With so many of our representatives in from out of town (and out of state for that matter), it has the makings for a very memorable weekend.

Down the pipe, is the much anticipated European Expedition. This year we include a visit to Portugal thanks to Pinto Lee (aka Instructor Pinto). Deutschland is our first stop, with Master Wachsmann and crew, where we plan on enjoying our favorite brotwurst (sausage), bier (beer) and, oh yeah, the first European Black Belt Summit Meeting and Cross Fighting Seminar. Working our way down to finer weather, we'll be making seminar stops in Madrid and Lisbon. (Note to self, check into training on the beach.)

On a personal note, I'd like to say how much I look forward to seeing you all this month of May. It, much like the season of Spring itself, is filled with so much budding energy. Those of you who participate in the true warrior spirit, with your heart full and your mind open make this art as special as it is and so worthwhile. I benefit from your diligence and enthusiasm. Thank you to all of you for your contributions of time, honor and dedication.

Also, let us all send huge congratulations to Inst. Chris Mague and Reiko Mague, way out in Japan, on their recent new arrival: Alexander Ryu Mague. Too cute! How does it feel to be a proud parent?

Congratulations also go to Inst. Chris Knight of the Spokane, Wa. branch, on their recent demo, and color belt testings! We now have our first brown belt in Spokane. That's just awesome! I am very proud of all of you.

Last month we had the opportunity once again to do some great training with Kaiso Bendigkeit. He sponsored Grand Master Nes Hernandez to do some of his Philipino Martial Arts Weapons.

I also want to congratulate Inst. Pinto and all of the Portuguese FMS family on their recent success at the World Cup 2003 Championships in Lisbon. They entered and were victorious in several divisions, also Inst. Pinto performed a dazzling demonstration, that left the crowd wanting more. Great work! Way to "represent" and make us all proud. Keep it up!

On a last note, for those that haven't checked out the new Europe / German FMS links on our site, go to:

http://www.farangmusul.com/Instructors05.htm

http://www.farangmusul.com/GermanyInfoa.htm

There is tons of information and great pictures with a timeline that describes the introduction and evolution of Hwa Rang Do and Modern Farang Mu Sul® into Europe and Germany in particular.

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

Kuk Sa – De Alba

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