July, 2003

Hello Everyone,

What a fantastic month July turned out to be. This was quite an event filled month, and August seems to be just as busy.

Let's start with news from Portugal. Inst. Pinto and the Modern Farang Mu Sul® group have been very active and productive.

They recently had promotional exams, demos (lots of demos), and seminars. Inst. Pinto also did another radio interview, as well as some very nice newspaper reviews. Talk about keeping busy! And as if that wern't enough, a couple of Inst. Pinto's students Filipe Santos (aka: Tyson) and Tiago Silva, recently took honors in a "Full Contact" (Kick Boxing Style), and "Ultimate Contact" (UFC/Vale Tudo Style) competition. GREAT JOB everyone! Way to represent!! Keep up the good work. We are very proud of all the hard work you guys in Portugal are doing. Just remember that we will reap the benefits tomorrow of all the hard work we do today.

On this side of the pond, we were honored to take part in Kaiso Dave Bendigkeit's Black Belt testing. Inst. John Stenson and myself presented a demo as well. I had the honor and opportunity to spend some quality time discussing, technique, philosophy, and "war stories" with Grand Master Maschmier, Prof. Ming Lum, Prof. James Muro, Master Rubi Navarro, Grand Master Al Novak, Grand Master Clarence Lee, and several other great masters. What an awesome time! Thank you so much Kaiso Bendigkeit for being such a true brother and noble warrior.

Asst. Inst. Jeff Winters from WHQ recently conducted another fantastic Women's Self Defense Clinic here in San Francisco.

Jeff not only gave them a unique work out that they will not soon forget, but with "firm-gentleness" he also imparted vital life saving skills. Starting with developing the correct mental attitude, coupled with simple yet amazingly effective techniques, he got the job done for a very appreciative group of women. You are doing a great service Jeff, congratulations and keep up the good work.

We were all very happy to welcome Inst. Pat Brennen from our NY branch, for a wonderful visit to San Francisco. We had great training, and lots of extra fun too. I am really looking forward to visiting all of the NY crew in October.

And as you all may know, July is the month where we all get to celebrate the return of my 25th birthday. Students and family from all over converged into San Francisco for some great dinning in North Beach, as well as an amazing time at the 450 Montgomery - Cigar Bar. Fun, conversation, Salsa Music, dancing and "Cubanski's" were the order of the evening. What a total blast. I can't wait for next year.

To view more pictures from the party and demos, etc. click here.

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

Kuk Sa – De Alba

Modern Farang Mu Sul® World HQ – SF

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