August, 2004

This month has easily been one of the most hectic, yet rewarding months of the year. Here are some updates:

FMS - WHQ: First and foremost, I am so happy and proud to announce the results of the 27th Black Sash promotional examination. The test was conducted at the Hollister FMS academy, as has become custom, with the ceremony here at World Head Quarters in San Francisco. Let me just say that it was an awesome display of power, beauty, grace, indomitable spirit, and much more. The results are in and CONGRATULATIONS go to: Inst. Stuart McCalla and Inst. Joseph Gumina who received their 1st Dan. Inst. John Stenson, Inst. Kim Leith and Inst. Chris Dudzik received their 2nd Dan. Inst. Patrick Schleeter and Inst. Terry King recieved thier 3rd Dan. WOW, super job. We also had a special extra test for Inst. Schleeter, who also received his much awaited 5th Dan in Farang Hapkido, thereby achieving his Master title. BIG congratulations Sir!!! Well done, and much deserved. We are all very proud of you. And now, we have one final Black Sash test left next month in New York. Be ready, we are on our way!

For more pictures of the 27th Black Sash Test and Ceremony, click HERE

FMS Portugal: Inst. Pinto has notified me that a couple of his students have started satellite FMS clubs. They are:

Associação Recreativa do Barro - Torres Vedras - Monitor Assistente Pedro Silva - Contacto: Monitor Assistente Pedro Silva - Tel: 96 304 23 84 - E-mail

Cartaxo - Monitor Assistente Tiago Silva - Contacto: Monitor Assistente Tiago Silva - Tel: 91 891 72 39 - E-mail

Barcarena - Monitor Assistente Jorge Lobo - Contacto: Monitor Assistente Jorge Lobo - Tel: 96 341 16 39 - E-mail

FMS Puerto Rico: Master Vega and Inst. Delgado are very busy coordinating events for our upcoming visit to PR next month. They have a special black belt work out planned as well as a large open seminar. Inst. John Stenson is confirmed to accompany me on this trip. This marks my third visit to PR and Inst. Stenson has been with me on all of them. I think we have a tradition developing. So, once again, the main seminar on Saturday, the 11th of September at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. For more information contact Master Vega at: (787) 347-0485. Master Vega recently sent me more pictures of his black belts taking first place and grand champion at the recent tournament in NJ. Congratulations again! We are all very proud of you.

Pictures: 1- Ismael Miranda, 2 - Nelson Cardona, 3 - Luis Soto w/Master Vega

FMS Hollister: Aside from testing for black belt degrees, Master Schleeter has been very busy working on their first martial arts tournament. It is called the Faultline Warrior Classic, and will be held at San Benito High School in Hollister on Saturday, November 20th, 2004. The divisions for competition will mirror the ones from Warrior Quest, so that should be lots of fun. We will be able to compete in Forms, Weapon Forms, Self Defense, Stand Up Sparring, FMS Grappling, Sport Jujitsu, and of course Middle Stick and Knife sparring. Wow, I can hardly wait! So, let's all make plans to be there and support this awesome event.

FMS Huntington Beach: I just received the results, pictures and video of color belt testing that took place on Aug. 21, 2004. Wow, great job everyone. We are also happy to see two more students reach the Dan Bo Rank (Candidate Black Belt). They are: Dylan Hamilton and Mark Loper. Awesome! Mathew Wagner is right behind them as he reached his Red Belt as well. If they keep this up, we'll be having 3 new candidates ready for the Black Belt test next year. I'm sure that Inst. Saindon as well as Inst. Miller and Inst. Van Doren are very proud of you. Congratulations, and keep up the good work.

Pictures: 1- A stern judges pannel, Inst. Van Doren, Inst. Saindon & Inst. Miller, 2- The judges w/ Matthew, Dylan and Mark, 3- The New Dan Bo's 4- Dylan and Mark w/thier teachers, 5- FMS Huntington Beach group shot after test.

Other News: And once again, last but not least, FMS Chicago: Inst. Talbott and his two sons are preparing to compete in the 40th Annual AKA Grand Nationals and WSKF World Finals. Wow, that should be awesome. We are with you Sir. I was also informed that Inst. Talbott will be having some more surgery on his knee. Ouch....I hope it all turns out well, and that you have a speedy recovery. FARANG!!!

That's all for now, With brotherhood,

Kuk Sa – De Alba

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