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Welcome To Northwest Connection, Edition #5

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The premier, and only, networking avenue of it's kind. Through "Northwest Connection", Martial Artists of all styles and methods can
share, learn, and connect with one another.
The mission of "Northwest Connection" is to build a strong network of Martial Artists all over the Pacific Northwest. There are many
great Martial Artists throughout Oregon and Washington, with so much to share. It is about time that we start connecting with one another.
The articles contained within are primarily the work of Northwest Martial Artists, sharing their ideas, experience, theories and methods.
You will also find within, a listing of Martial Arts schools and related businesses that Martial Artists will find useful.
Also, there is space to advertise upcoming Martial Arts related events, such as seminars, workshops, and gatherings.
If you would like to be placed on a distribution list for upcoming editions, would like to list your school/business, would like to place an ad
within or just have other questions, please contact us.
Northwest Connection has been started as an open outlet for Martial Artists to share their views, express their ideas and grow as individuals
and as a whole collective unit. It is the goal that we can all come together and share with an open mind, seeing the value in each persons
contribution. It is understood that not everyone will agree or have the same views, but that is the whole premise and point of this publication to have a place that we can express and share regardless of our style, training methods, personal views, etc. It is believed that we all
have something to give and the fact is that we all have plenty to learn. In order to foster this positive learning, it is imperative that we maintain an open mind and give each other the opportunity to voice our views.
It is also to be understood, however, that there are certain guidelines to this open sharing. There will not be any racist remarks allowed, no
vulgar language, no slander of any person (group of persons or organization), no attacks of any kind on anyone, or any such expressions.
All articles submitted will be reviewed prior to publication and are subject to editing and/or rejection.
It is also to be understood that Northwest Connection does NOT endorse any articles/views contained, but is merely a sounding board for
this process of growth.
We ask that everyone comes with an open mind and can see the whole picture of this endeavor. The mission of uniting and networking is a
very admirable one, and it is hoped that it can be seen for what it is. Please do not judge the endeavor by small pieces that may be contained, but rather by the mission.

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Black Belt Grand Champion Fighting

Marty Maye won GRAND CHAMPION in Black Belt Fighting at the
Mt. St. Helens Open Martial Arts
Tournament on July 24th!! Below
is a short biography of Marty
Maye.
As one of the corner judges for the
Black Belt fighting
divisions, I was
able to see Mr.
Maye in action.
He won every single match, and
showed a lot of
skill in tournament style fighting. He definitely
understands this
area of Martial
Arts very well.
EditorNW Connection
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Master Maye was born in Ely, Nevada and
moved to Oregon at the age of 13, when he
began taking Tae Kwon Do lessons at
Lewis Tae Kwon Do in Scappoose. Marty

wanted to learn how to defend himself, as

he had experienced a school environment
in Nevada where fighting was tolerated and
ignored.
Marty was focused and enjoyed the challenge of Tae Kwon Do, earning his Black
Belt at the age of 15. He started
competing immediately, something
he enjoys
doing even
today. He
started
teaching at
the age of
19, eventually joining
with Lewis
TKD.
Master
Maye has a
unique
teaching
style, where
he tries to
focus on
the individual
rather than the
group, developing each person according to
their skill level, strength and commitment.
The do jang is distinctly non-militaristic,

consequently, each individual participant is

expected to draw on their own selfdiscipline and inner reserves in order to get
the most out of the class. One of Marty's
favorite sayings is, "You're only cheating
yourself", most often used when someone
isn't doing their best.
Master Maye is a 5th Degree Black Belt. He
has won three world titles in a row, and
has been ranked as a top fighter in the
Northwest for the past 15 years.
____________________________
Comments from some of his students:
Master Maye is a helpful, knowledgeable
and kind instructor, and he gives attention
to every student.
-- Marisa Keller, Blue Belt with Stripe
Master Maye is helpful because if someone
is attacking you, you can use what you
learned in his class.
-- Viviana Keller, White Belt with Stripe
Master Maye is an excellent and patient
TaeKwonDo instructor. The classes are
demanding, fun and rewarding.
-- Sean, Max and Ted Burns, Green Belts

Blake Casey, Junior Forms Grand Champion

Blake Casey was born July 31, 1993. He
started training at age 4 in Kajukenbo
Tum Pai Under his Father Sifu
Mark Casey. He started training in American Kempo at age
7 and continued in Kajukenbo.
He has trained non-stop since
age 4. He holds Black Belts in
Kempo Karate, Premier Martial
Arts, Instructor level Black
Belts in both as well. He is also
a Black Belt in Kajukenbo but
must wait until he is 18 to become an instructor in that art.
Blake has trained around the
country with some of the very
best instructors in several different arts.
At age 5 Blake was in a head
on collision with a pick up truck
while he was riding a motorcycle. His helmet flew off and he
crushed his face on the front of the
truck. The doctors did a CAT scan and
said he would need facial reconstruction
as he had several skull fractures and

facial/ orbital fractures. With in 10 minutes a miracle happened, people prayed

and he was
released
from the
hospital that
day with no
permanent
injuries! He
was swollen
and bruised
but was able
to come
home with
no surgery!
He was in
Martial Arts
classes the
next day.
From that
point on we
all knew
Blake was
destine for more than the average kid
and he has proven that already!
Blake holds a Black belt in sport Karate

and has been competing in sport Karate

for over 10 years. He has won numerous Grand Champion competitions and
is ranked on the NBL circuit. He is undefeated at the Mt. St. Helens Classic in
several divisions. Blake has also done
full contact kickboxing and trains in
MMA. Blake is the instructor for Intermediate and advanced Family classes at
Premier Martial Arts in Tumwater Wa
and is the Black Belt training weapons
instructor for Both Premier Martial Arts
in Lacey and in Tumwater as well as the
Demo team instructor for both schools
as well.
Blake is highly sought after for his Private classes for forms, weapons and
sparring. Blake well on his way to becoming one of the nations well known
martial artists. His love for the art is
obvious when you see him train, teach
and compete.
His parents are very proud of him and
know he is going to be a very successful
person not only in Martial Arts but in
Life!

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Bite More, Bark Less?

Bite more, bark less?
In a heated situation, the
Shaolin side of my training tells me
to take the passive path, defend
myself if I need to, put the person(s) down if necessary, and only
if. If I can suppress the situation
non-violently, do so, without causing any collateral damage. Nobody
gets hurt, nobody goes to jail, and
you can smile again sooner. This is
a great policy this day and age,
where many people seem to be
"sue-happy". Even if you're not the
aggressor, and you apply your
knowledge of the arts to defend
yourself, you can still get in trouble
simply for knowing martial arts. You
can be considered a "deadly
weapon". Kids. You don't want junior assuming it's ok to beat the tar
out of people to solve their schoolyard problems. Taking the path of
the passive can demonstrate far
more control than someone throwing punches. A lot of people say
that learning martial arts and never
using said skills shows more intelligence and illustrates how your
studies have helped you live life
more peacefully.
On the other hand, my Hsing
I practice tells me to extinguish the
situation swiftly before the other

person(s) have much of a chance

to react. If someone is causing
problems and getting aggressive
with you, become the aggressor
and you would have effectively put
them in a defensive position, typically giving you the advantage. Attacking first will put you in a more
immediate safety zone, ensuring
the well-being of those who may be
with you. The last thing you want
when your significant other,
younger brother/sister, or child is
with you, is to give some knucklehead a chance to do them harm.
You may not have the split-second
chance to react to whatever the
attacker does. These reasons give
solid justification for attacking first.
Taking the path of the aggressive
can demonstrate a respectable
knowledge of control for dangerous
situations. Others may say that
learning martial arts and using said
skills when necessary shows a
deeper understanding of how the
arts need to be applied, as well as
letting you live your life with greater
peace of mind.
So which path do you take? The
passive, to let things be what they
are, simply go with the flow and
allow a negative to destroy itself, or
the aggressive, make things what
you want them to be, and destroy a

negative before it has a chance to

reach its potential?
This is a fork in the road I
was stuck at for years. Whenever a
less-than-desirable situation occurs, my gut instinct tells me to attack, attack, attack, while my mind
tells me to show restraint. That delay has cost me enough
to learn that sometimes too much
thought can change the outcome for the worse. Too hasty of a
reaction can lead to an unorganized
attack and negative outcome. After
many days of pondering this
enigma, I've found that there is no
right or wrong answer, there is only
a solution. This realization has
merged that proverbial fork in the
road. In any situation, you always
have a choice. Whether you go the
passive or aggressive route, as
long as you reach your end result
than things will work out. If you allow yourself to get hung up on the
"would have, could have, should
have", you just end up questioning
yourself and your studies. Be decisive without regret, and firm with
your decision. You will respect
yourself more and others will do the
same.

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Alii Warriors Fight Night 3

Seattle, Washington
Northwest Connection was
fortunate enough to be able to
attend the Alii Warriors Fight
Night 3 in Seattle, Washington.
This was a great event put on by
Professor Frank Mateo of
Mateo Kajukenbo, Alii Warriors Fight Club. Professor
Frank Mateo
accommodated us with
ring side
seats for an
up close view
of the action.
Thank you
sir.
There were 7
fights in all,
including a 3
round Exhibition Match
between
Ignacio Sanchez and Vit
Sinchai of Alii Warriors Fight
Club.
Each fight had quite a bit of excitement with some surprising
outcomes. Everyone fought
hard and really worked for the
wins that they got. Every
fighter got a medal for competing, as they were all considered
winners for getting in the ring
and giving it their all. Congratulations to all of you. We
look forward to attending the
action at Alii Warriors Fight
Night 4.

The matches were as follows:

Fight 1, 125lb Muay Thai No
Gear:
Alex Lonegro of Lopez Kajukenbo vs. Alvin Matic of 275
Combat Centerwith Alvin
Matic taking the win.

Fight 2, 130lb Muay Thai

with Shin Pads:
Wanda Binette of Element 5
Fitness vs. Tanya Stephan of
Ostovics Gym Sunshine Coast
Vancouver, BCwith Tanya
Stephan taking the win
Fight 3, 170lb Muay Thai No
Gear:
Collin Small of Alii Warriors
Fight Club vs. Bobby Green of
Team Eastsidewith Bobby
Green taking the win.

Fight 4, 130lb Muay Thai No

Gear:
Jessica Bartness of C.T.E.T. vs.
Gabi Maxwell of Chalmboc
Academywith Jessica Bartness taking the win.
Fight 5, 195lb Muay Thai
with Shin Pads:
Greg Follaca
of Alii Warriors Fight
Club vs. Sahid Morales
of Team
Rock Solid
with Greg
Follaca taking the win.
Fight 6,
135lb Muay
Thai No
Gear:
Daemont
Johnson of
Victory Athletics vs. Rob Michael of
Ostovics Gym Sunshine Coast
Vancouver, BCWith Rob Michael taking the win. This was
awarded the Fight Of The
Night, with plaques given to
each of these 2 fighters.
A special thanks to Bob Jones
Photography for the pictures
that they took of the event.
Editor, Northwest Connection

Trent Junker

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Kajukenbo Tum Pai Historical Seminar

Wow, what an eventful day!! A great
time was had by all, and there were
some big surprises!
The day started with Sifu Steve Larson
introducing the instructors, and talking
about the general agenda for the day. He
then went on to talk about Northwest
Connection and encouraged everyone to
be part of this great magazine. Thank
you Sifu Larson. Sifu Larson will again
be teaching at this years NW Kajukenbo
Family Seminar IV, in Yamhill, OR on
November 13th.
The first instructor was Professor Fred
King of Mo Duk Pai. Professor King had
come from a Kajukenbo background and
went on to develop his own
system, Mo Duk Pai. There are
multiple Mo Duk Pai schools
around the area, including the
West Side Academy of Kung
Fu, which had contributed an
article on CrossFit for our first
edition.
Professor King discussed the
generation of power in your
techniques and the various aspects of power as used in the
Martial Arts. He went on to
discuss the proper uses of
power and various definitions
of power, outside of physical
prowess and skill. Professor
Fred King will be teaching a
section at this years Northwest
Kajukenbo Family Seminar IV on November 13th in Yamhill, OR. See the
flyer elsewhere in this magazine for the
details.
After Professor King, Professor David
Branscomb taught some Tai Chi breathing exercises. I believe they were
Grasping energy from earth and
Grasping energy from Heaven. These
were very relaxing exercises that helped
to clear the mind and calm oneself for a
better alignment within your body and
mind.
The next instructor was Professor Doug
Bailey. Professor Bailey reviewed Push
Hands, Sticky Hands, and Soft Sparring.

He discussed various aspects of making

your techniques work against other trained
fighters and the attitude that is necessary for
such encounters.

cluding GrandMaster Al Dacascos, GrandMaster Al Dele Cruz, (both of which were

contributing developers of the original Tum
Pai branch of Kajukenbo) and GrandMaster
Gabriel Vargas. There is also paperwork
Following these instructors was GrandMas- signed by multiple GrandMasters, Profester Al Dacascos of Kajukenbo/Wun Hop
sors and other high ranking individuals
Kuen Do and father of action film star Mark recognizing these promotions.
Dacascos.
GrandMaster Dacascos gave us a tremendous amount of information regarding technical knowledge, training ideas and then a
very in depth history lesson in regards to
Kajukenbo and Kajukenbo Tum Pai. He
stated that there had been some various
pieces of misinformation in regards to the

Kajukenbo Tum Pai section and desired to

clear those up for everyone.
In addition to all stated, there were also
some momentous promotions. Fred King
was promoted to Professor by GrandMaster
Al Dacascos. GM Dacascos then presented
his own belt to Professor Fred King. Steve
Larson, Greg Horsley and Ted Frandsen
were promoted to Professor by Professor
Bob Heuer. Mark Moy was promoted to
Professor by Professor Doug Bailey. Then
Doug Bailey, Bob Heuer, and Jerry Weldon
were all promoted to GrandMaster within
the Kajukenbo Tum Pai system and charged
to lead and grow Kajukenbo Tum Pai into
the future. This was under the authority of
a group of Kajukenbo GrandMasters, in-

A BIG congrats to those promoted!!!

This was definitely one of the biggest Martial Arts events here in the NW in a LONG
time. Within the first 30 minutes of this
seminar, there were 77 participants in attendance, not counting instructors and other high ranking
visitors. More people continued to join the event as the
day went along.
The main theme of this event
was UNITY. Every instructor
and other speakers all spoke
of the need for unity and family within the Kajukenbo system. To be one unified family
of various methods was a
huge focus of GrandMaster Al
Dacascos and GrandMaster
Gabe Vargas ideas. It is
understood that the one System of Kajukenbo has multiple Styles, each of which have
multiple Methods within and
multiple expressions from
each individual person.
Lets all grow together and gain from one
anothers knowledge, experience and
skillthis is also the focus of Northwest
Connection, in relation to ALL Martial
Arts here in the Pacific NW.
We hope to see more events such as this
one from some of the various schools and
styles here in the Pacific NW. Please contact us at Northwest Connection if there
is anything we can do to help you organize
such an event.
-Editor, Northwest Connection
Trent Junker

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Crane Stance Application

Another example of playing with
the technique is to up the intensity and work it with a little
more logical free form.
This is part of the training
whereby the uke by this time is
more pro-active instead of attacking then stopping while you
do the technique. This it not a
drill but a concept along with
the chess drill. So, for instance
the attacker grabs, the defender
quickly goes along with the grab
and in this case a grab and pull.
It is step to the right forty-five
front. Turn the body counterclockwise and grab the attacker's left wrist with the defender's right hand and twist it
up to the defender's left front
shoulder with the defender's
right point of the elbow at the
attacker's left elbow. In this way
it is controlling the left arm
which the idea is to keep the
right arm out of play and crowd
the attacker's left leg. Now,
however the attacker moves is
what you do with your right elbow. You can put the defender's
right elbow and slam down with
the inside of the elbow where

the bone is and strike the area

of the triceps towards the elbow
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What is the Martial Art featured on both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Films?____________________
What 5 Martial Arts does then name KAJUKENBO represent?____________________
What country did Pentjak Silat originate from?____________________
Who is the current Grandmaster of the 9 schools of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu?____________________
What does the Filipino phrase Espada y Daga mean?___________________
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Mushin: Ancient Concept, Modern Context

Todays reality-based self-defense instructors often speak of the adrenalized
state, the fight or flight response. Or,
we may speak to the specific physical
attributes associated with a sudden rush
of adrenaline: tunnel vision, butterflies
in the stomach, weakness in the knees,
or the feeling of a full body rush from
head to toe. We also speak to the flood
of emotions that one experiences both
pre- and post conflict; especially in the
contexts of domestic violence and sexual
assault.
Mushin (pronounced Mu-Shin) is a
Japanese term which loosely translates
as "no-mind".
The term is shortened from mushin no
shin, a Zen expression meaning mind of
no mind; meaning a mind that is not
fixed or occupied by any single thought
or emotion.
From a strictly combative perspective,
mushin can be described as a mental and
physiological state of heightened situational awareness and tactical singlemindedness that comes about through
the conscious management of:
a. emotionally driven thoughts of anger,
fear, or ego during combat that can

translate into potentially fatal errors in

timing, distance, movement, delivery, or
overall general strategy. One example of
the mismanagement of this aspect is allowing
ones mouth to
write checks
ones ass cannot
cover (i.e.- willful provocation
by word or
deed). Another is
one not having
absolute confidence is his/her
training and allowing that to
become an obstacle to decisive
action.
b. the physical
effects of the
adrenalize state.
Also, suppression of the
pain(s) of blunt
force trauma,
cuts, scrapes,
sprains, and strains (with the help of
endorphins that are also released by the
brain). And the powerful use of kinetic
energy channeled into every movement

(i.e.-strikes and kicks; and/or that final

sprint to safety, in particular).
c. second-guessing of ones judgment as the senses are overwhelmed with information, so the
person is totally free to act without
hesitation. At this point, a person
relies not on what they think
should be the next move, but what
their trained natural reaction
leads them to do.
This means the formal preconflict sharpening of ones own
intuition and instinctual defensive
reflexes by way of routine, realistic practice; guided by qualified,
professional instruction.
This also means really taking the
time to deconstruct and sum up the
experience(s) of a real world assault situation, and then applying
those specific lessons to ones own
theory and practice.

Sensei Gregory C. Lewis is the

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Ina Menzer Interview

Ina Menzer was an absolute pleasure to
interview. She is humble, dedicated,
sensitive and strong. Her appreciation
for her fans is truly heartfelt and genuine, making her all the more appealing
as a great example in womens boxing.
Her bio, which you can read here,
shows an incredible history of bouts,
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Is boxing acceptable or popular at all
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It is acceptable, but absolutely not for
women.
How were you first introduced to
boxing and do you recall the feeling
you had in first class?
When I was 14, I started Kung-Fu. 2
years later I accompanied a friend to
boxing, I liked it and just wanted to
try. But I probably liked it way too
much!
What made you move to Germany?
My forefathers were German (they
migrated, with thousands of their
countrymen to Russia in the 18th Century, when
Katharina II ruled
Russia). When the
2nd war started,
they were banished
to Kazakhstan or
Siberia. In 1990 the
borders were
opened and a wave
of Russian Germans
returned to their
forefathers native
country.
How often do you
plan to fight this
year? Any chance of seeing you in the
United States?
I think it is optimal to fight 3 times a
year (for me), so that the body has
enough time to regenerate. Theoretically it is possible that I could fight in
the USA, but thats a point that depends of my management and TV.
Do you follow American Boxing? Any
thoughts on the looming Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Fight?
Both are great boxers. I think me and

the rest of the world would like to see

this fight. And it is a pity that it was
cancelled.
Would you like to see Showtime networks organize a Super-Six Tournament for Women? Do you know Mikkel Kessler and is he your favorite to
win the tournament?
For me, I would not like to take part in
a Super-Six style Tournament. It takes
too much time before you get the result (the winner) and if somebody is
injured, things keep changing. I respect all of the boxers for participating, but I would not choose this for
myself.
Yes, I think Kessler is the best boxer in
this Tournament.
Who are your role models in boxing?
For me, I believe that Kostya Tszyu
and Manny Pacquiao are legends of the
sport.
What do you think it will take for
Womens boxing to become more
popular worldwide?
I think we have taken a big step forward in the last 3 to 4 years. But there
are still too many people who do not
accept womens boxing. I think
televised womens boxing is
important to show the world
that women are good, strong,
legitimate representatives of
this sport.
Can you offer any advice to
women who are interested in
professional boxing?
It is a very hard way to get to
the top, you need a great deal
of patience and discipline. It is
also very important to have a
team that is working with you
on a professional level. It is
still a male-dominated sport.
Any final words?
I would like to thank all who are supporting me across the world, especially
after my last fight, which I lost. I received so many e-mails where people
tried to perk me up and encourage me.
That means more to me than any title.
To learn more about Ina Menzer,
please visit:
http://www.inamenzer.com/
Interview with Pro Boxer Ina Menzer
by Laurena Marrone Campos

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Northwest Kajukenbo Family Seminar IV

November 13th, 2010

Mark your calendars now, this is definitely NOT one to miss!! Open
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This year is proving to be even BETTER than the last 3,
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Some of this years instructors are:

Grandmaster Al Dacascos of Kajukenbo/whkd
Grandmaster jerry Weldon of Kajukenbo tum pai
Professor fred king of mo duk pai
Professor Mike Whittle of Kajukenbo and Lua
Professor Tim Gagnier of KSDA Kajukenbo
Professor Frank Mateo of Kajukenbo and Muay Thai
Professor Bryan Davies of Kajukenbo and Law Enforcement
professor Steve Larson of Kajukenbo Tum Pai
Sifu Trent Junker of Realm Of The Tiger Kajukenbo
Sifu Kevin Jackson of Dacascos Tactical systems
Sifu Sharon britian of kajukenbo
Sifu virgil royer of kajukenbo
Coach keith cox of Kajukenbo/arnis and a stunt man

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Location: 15005 NE Yamhill Rd, Yamhill, OR 97148

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Realm Of The Tiger Kajukenbo

Lakan Arnis

Sifu Trent Junker

(503) 839-6359
Portland, OR
Specializing in Kajukenbo and street based training

Guro Ben Fowler

(503) 730-1793
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Northwest Budokan

Kajukenbo Self Defense Academy

The Northwest Budokan is a member of the OSMKKF.

The OSMKKF hombu is in Okinawa City, Okinawa and
is headed by Master Fusei Kise. The NorthWest Budokan
was founded by 7th Degree Black Belt, Shihan Jay Gravelle and is based in Everett, WA. Classes are taught at 5
locations in the Everett, Mukilteo and Bothell area just north of Seattle,
WA. Okinawa Shorin-ryu Matsumura Seito is a very traditional style of
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traditional aspects; empty hand karate, kata (forms), tuite (selfdefense/joint locks), bag work, one steps, kick drills, change body and
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Professor Tim Gagnier

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Yamhill, OR

Intrepid Self Defense

Instructor: Steve Miller
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Newberg, OR

Portland Eskabo Daan

Professor Mike Morrell
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21st Century Martial Arts of Seattle
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Kajukenbo Tum Pai/Tai Chi Chuan
604 E. Main St. Suite 101
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November 13th, 2010
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Featuring MANY high level instructors!! ALL are

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Cost: $45 at the door, and ONLY $35 if you preregister by September 15th!!
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Self Defense JAM Session Workshop

September 18th and 19th, 2010

Intrepid Self Defense, inside of Topspin Sports
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Featuring Hanshi Nimr Hassan, Sifu Kevin

Jackson, Guro Ben Fowler, Sensei Jef Burgus and
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Cost: $108 at the door, and ONLY $88 if you preregister by September 1st!!
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Hawaiian Martial Arts LLC
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Featuring Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu

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