2008 in Review

Happy New Year! As we head into 2009 I thought I would take a few moments to recap some of the highlights from 2008 for my school.

• We added a new instructor to the ranks.
• We added a new black sash to the ranks.
• Our advanced class has grown and now is as large as our regular classes.
• I believe that we continue to maintain a base of very dedicated and enthusiastic students.
• I am being forced to dust off previously untaught forms to teach the most advanced students as they reach the end of our regular curriculum.
• We had some new performers during our Chinese New Year demo.
  
• The enthusiasm for free sparring in class has grown.
• The overall quality of the Fut Gar Kung Fu in class has continued to improve.
  

Thanks for a great year and keep training hard in 2009.

JP - Our Newest Black Sash

I am very happy to announce our newest member to our instructor team. JP Gionet has successfully completed extensive testing activities over the course of 2 weeks to attain the rank of Black Sash or "Instructor in Training" as it is known in our school. Although we cannot post pictures taken during the activities, we can definitely post some before and after shots as well as the award ceremony.

Praying for mercy before it begins?



Relaxing after the fighting is done.



The Award Ceremony: