nov dec 2015 - world head of family sokeship...
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To all of our members and friends worldwide……We wish you the very
best this holiday season. May this blessed time of year bring you
continued good health, wealth and prosperity well into the New Year!
Your Brother in the Arts,
GM Frank E. Sanchez
Founder/ Executive Director International
NOV – DEC 2015
WORLD GRANDMASTERS
COUNCIL
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As always, we start out with personal news first regarding our
members…..From California, Master Denise Gonzalez underwent
recent arm surgery and my former Judo Sensei, Yasutoshi “Moon”
Watanabe is recovering from a recent bout with bilateral pneumonia.
We wish you both a full and speedy recovery!
Master Denise Gonzalez Sensei “Moon” Watanabe Grandmaster Frank & Keira Dux
Grandmaster John Byrne
IN WORLD NEWS……
Grandmaster Douglas Wong announces the latest project of his White
Lotus Martial Arts Association called “Shanghai Dragons”, a joint U.S.
– China venture. For more information and to contribute to this
project, you can visit the website of
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/637304293/shanghai-dragons-a-
global-movie-project?ref=nav_search ……Master Don “The Dragon”
Wilson also reports that there is a new street sign with his name on it
Grandmaster Frank Dux celebrated his marriage vows
with his new bride, Keira Schwartz in California early
November. Shown in the wedding picture above are also
Master Marian Kirby (far left) & Sensei Cheryl
Kowalski (3rd from left) who acted as Bride Maids. In
Nebraska, Grandmaster John Byrne became a Great
Grandpa on 11/18 with the birth of his Great
Granddaughter, Nora Ilean Byrne.
CONGRATULATIONS to both Grandmaster Dux and
Keira on their recent Wedding and to Grandmaster
Byrne on becoming a Great Grand Father!
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welcoming people to his home town of Cocoa Beach, Florida. The sign
highlights the celebrities of note in the community. …..& GM Eddie
DeLuca of New Mexico reports that he has a public service program
GM Douglas Wong Master Don “The Dragon” Wilson
New street sign welcoming people to Cocoa Beach, Florida GM Eddie DeLuca
(Master Don Wilson at far left)
that he has been conducting for the Tularosa New Mexico Elementary
School Complex for the last 4 years called “The Crocodile Eddie
Attendance Improvement Incentive Program” where he combines fun
activities with stranger - danger awareness and safety. According to GM
DeLuca, he has over 75% of the schools kids involved with a 100%
attendance rate!
Grandmaster Santiago Sanchis held his 15th annual Spanish Hall of
Fame in Valencia on October 31st – November 1st. The event also
encompassed a world police convention & tour of some of Spain’s
beautiful sites after the function.
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For more information on next year’s event, you can contact GM Sanchis
GM Santiago Sanchis Valencia Hall of Fame poster
GM Vincent Marchetti GM Phil Little presenting award to GM Chris Spruiell w/ Hanshi
GM Chris Spruiell Certificate & award
Grandmaster Vincent Marchetti was interviewed on November 5th by
MARTIAL ARTS NOW (martialartsnow.com). Proudly mentioning his
affiliation with the WHFSC. To access the interview you can click on
the link of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6P28ZhZfvc
……Grandmaster Chris Spruiell received his Hanshi designation at the
Isshinryu “Circle of Masters” event held November 7th in South
Carolina. Making the presentation was Long-Shimabuku Isshinryu
inheritor, Grandmaster Phil Little.
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On November 14th, Chinese Goju Grandmaster Ron “The Black
Dragon” Van Clief entered his first Brazilian Ju-Jitsu competition as a
Blue Belt (Advanced) under the Ronn Shiraki Brazilian Ju-Jitsu
Academy in Hawaii and at age 72 came up with a 2nd Place
win…CONGRATULATIONS, Dragon!!......From California, Master
Mark Dacascos became the latest character added to the popular TV
Show “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” which airs on ABC.
2nd Place Win – GM Ron Van Clief (center) Master Mark Dacascos
“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” Announcement by K.O.A. (Kajukenbo Ohana Association)
Master Dacascos comes fresh off the heels of appearing as the evil
villain, Wu Fat on another popular TV series, HAWAII FIVE-0 and
will play the recurring part of Giyera, Head of Security for S.H.I.E.L.D.
His first episode aired on November 17th . So, be sure to show your
support of our member, Master Dacascos by tuning in each week!
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And lastly in world news, Grandmaster Gary Alexander appeared on
radio personality, Teddy Smith’s talk Show which airs on WTAT 930
AM in New York to talk about his impressive martial arts legacy
GM Gary Alexander New York radio personality, Teddy Smith
IN BOOK NEWS…..
Soke Tero Laaksonen of Finland has two new books out. One is entitled
“Oksi” which means “bear” in the Finnish language & which is written
in the Finnish language. The book covers several kata by Soke
Laaksonen including a Northern Bear Marathon Kata, several
meditation forms, “Tigata” or kata using only the hands and 5 walking
stick or cane katas. The book is available through the website
https://www.akateemnen.com/ . The other is a book written in English
called “FIGHT AND LIFE”. The book gives various viewpoints
regarding self-defense, tactics, the security business, Kyusho-Jitsu and
both Western and alternative medicine. The price is $35.00 and you can
purchase the book directly from Soke Laaksonen at [email protected]
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In the media this time around…..We are reporting at a time when Black
Belt Magazine is between issues, so going right into TaeKwonDo Times
Magazine’s first edition of the New Year. It’s January 2016 issue
features Yours Truly in the 2nd installment of a 2 parter on San-Jitsu’s
Hornet Knife with myself and Shihan Chris Marquez as well as the 2nd
installment of the “Knights Way” Column by Master Guy Lark entitled
“Watching Your P’s and Q’s Part II…..and lastly, from the on-line
publication FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) News we have the following: http://www.fmainformative.info/Informative_Issues/2015/FMA_Informative-Issue198.pdf Featuring mentions of the late Professor Remy Presas, Grandmasters Rene Tongson & Cristino
Vasquez from an interview by GM Dieter Knuettel
Well, this concludes this special 2 month edition of our newsletter. It has
been a “real ride” since the time of our first inception in 1992 in
Jacksonville, Florida with our first formational meeting taking place in
Ohio in May of 1993. Since that time we have gone through many highs
together as well as lows designed to test our metal. From the original
questioning of detractors in the beginning as to the World Head of
Family Sokeship Council’s ship worthiness; to the unending stream of
wannabe grandmaster organizations who have formed over the years
proclaiming that we’d be out of business in a years’ time or less because
of their resources and contacts; only to vanish like a puff of smoke in
the wind afterwards…..WE ARE LIKE THE ROCK OF GIBRALTOR,
BUILT ON INTEGRITY. We are America’s first international
Founders/ Inheritors grandmasters/ masters organization. Only the best
of the best are accepted in the World Head of Family Sokeship Council
and we are still standing tall and will continue to stand tall . Next year,
we will be celebrating our 24th Anniversary. CONGRATULATIONS,
my friends!...Have a safe, happy & Blessed 2016!!
……And remember as always to stay aggressive and fair in all you do & to send in
your news for our next newsletter edition.
Your Brother in the Arts,
GM Frank E. Sanchez
Founder/ Executive Director International
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