Just like to say a big thanz to my Tae Kwon Do instrutor Mesut Gogne!(August 13,2002)
--Kerstyn Holder
Just writing in congratulating our Tae Kwon do instructor, 4th dan black belt Tae Kwon do, from all the members in his class we want to congratulate him on his 5th year in his own dojo in Hinchinbrook Sydney Australia. He has done a very good job with all his students totaling up to 20 black belts and heaps of juniors at the age of 25 he has been a great instructor and all of us from his classes pay him the most respect for his great work. We will always respect and love our instructor master Mr. Mesut Gogne.
--Feranando Marambio
This is to announce the recognition of Menkyo Sensei Dan Megill as 5th Dan Kancho/Head of School by Honourable Hanshi Nimr.R Hassan KOGA HA KOSHO SHOREI RYU,Last Physical student of GreatGrandMaster James Mitose.
Well done Dan,
from Menkyo Sensei Connie
The WORLD SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT RATINGS for the "WORLD KICKBOXING LEAGUE WKL" as of NOV 27/00 are:
1. Javier Diaz - Argentina
2. Stan Dickenson - USA
3. Renato Germano - Brazil
4. DAVE A. LOCHERT - CANADA
(CHAMPION KICKBOXING MUAY THAI & BOXING)
5. Rafael Lopez - Spain
6. F.Van Wezel - Holland
7. Carlos Costa - Portugal
8. Louis Saint - France
9. Vladimir Popov - Russia
10. Puzzo Diego - Italy
Congratulations goes out to Dave Lochert and all of the rated fighters.
--Sandy Martin(Gecko K. MA)
Sensei Connie Ward recently was promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt, by Soke Raymond Hayes, Founder SHIN JITSU NO KEMPO, Whitby Ontario. Congratulations! Connie is the First Woman in our Dojo to ever gain this rank. Connie is also a Sensei with Dragon Kempo-JiuJitsu Raydan Ryu in pickering Ontario. Connies a dedicated and talented Martial Artist. I am glad She is my partner. Sensei Dan Megill HeadMaster Dragon Kempo-JiJitsu,Raydan Ryu. (November 19,2000)
--Sensei Dan Megill
I would like to congratulate master Art Mason, taekwondo/hapkido director for the world budo alliance, on his recent promotion to 5th dan black belt. Congratulations Art, and as always, I am honored to share your company, and to help.(August 29,2000)
--Shihan Dave Degrouchie W.B.A. Founder
was recently recognized as Founder SHIN JITSU NO KEMPO By Hanshi Nimr Hassan,Last physical student of GreatGrandMaster James Mitose.He is also recognized by Independent Federation of Martial Artists,Valadez Kenpo Association, and Hanshi Ron Forrester of the Canadian JuJitsu Council.He has trained many outstanding Martial artist through-out Durham region.His Dojo is located in Whitby Ontario.He also Heads KempoVision International, and is Hanshi of Dragon Kempo JiuJitsu Raydan Ryu.(June 28,2000)
--Daniel Megill
As of may 25th, I Shihan Dave Degrouchie, promoted Sensei Bernard Antle to the rank of black belt, 3rd dan. Sensei Antle has also been appointed as "shihan-dai" for Canada for the world seite-do budo karate organization, as well as being appointed national director for canada for the world budo alliance. I would like to publicly congratulate sensei antle, as well as all who are mentioned here. great work to all, and continued success.(May 28,2000)
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