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Message from Hanshi Daniel Hect to recent testing candidates.
August 24, 2008
The Brown and Black Belt Registry has been updated. Congratulations to all those who, through their hard work and dedication, have been promoted!
August 20, 2008
From Jeff Anderson: Congratulations to Craig Carrol, GySgt James Frakes, David Herron, Starr Thompson and Todd Widman, for earning their 1st Dan Black-belts. James just returned from Iraq after a 7 month Combat tour. Todd and Dave have separated from the USMC and returned to Montana, where they own and operate Cross Fit, Flathead, a cross training facility for athletes of all disciplines in Kalispell. David also holds a Black-belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAPS). Both men were Marine Corps Captains and served in Iraq as Platoon Commanders. Starr has been involved in the martial Arts for over 20 years. He is currently teaching and training with MMA's elite athletes at Elite Mixed Martial Arts in Westlake Village.
August 18, 2008
I would like to welcome the Marines from the 2/24 PSD home after a second deployment to Iraq. I not only enjoyed the pre-deployment training, I am overwhelmed by the friendships that have developed between us. I want to thank you for your personal sacrifices on the home front, and know that we are all sorry for your losses. We pledge to honor your fallen angels in our future service to the USMC.
August 16, 2008
Congratulations to Leonard Rossen, Nick Smolich and Ed Igoe for their induction into the 2008 Masters Hall of Fame. The event was a huge success and very well attended. I am honored that the Martial Arts Community recognized these trainers of "Brave Men" for their career accomplishments.
October 30 - November 4, 2007
Jeff Anderson and Andy Wiesmann trained another Personal Security Detachment from the U.S. Marines at Twenty-nine Palms, CA. These Marines were trained in protection techniques, skill sets such as close quarter shooting, driving techniques and hand to hand combat skills that supplement their MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program) training program. I would like to thank Kung Fu Master Dave Hopkins, Silvio Macias, Brando Quaid and John Salvitti for the lessons they shared with these Marines. I would also like to thank West Covina Police officers, Kenny Plunkett and Jeff Munn for teaching these Marines Law Enforcement techniques that translate directly to the current Theatre of Operations. These Marines have since deployed to Iraq. This USMC unit makes 1291 Marines trained by Anderson and Wiesmann since 2004.
I would like to welcome the Marines from the 1/24 PSD home after a successful 7 month deployment to Iraq. We had the honor of training these fine young men and I am proud to say this is our first and only unit with no casualties. Congratulations for a job well done, America owes you all a debt of gratitude.
Patrick Nash continues to teach Defensive Tactics for the Riverside Sheriff's Deputy Academy. Pat is responsible for all Basic Academy instruction, the reserve officer 832 PC classes as well as AOT and Probation. Pat spends his free time teaching kick boxing and aerobics at a local training facility.
James Hart, Todd Rheingold and Scott Thielman continue to teach and train Combat Wrestling for Fullerton College Basic Recruit Academy. James, Todd and Keith Bacon are active LAPD SWAT officers. Scott is working a special assignment for LAPD.
Andy Hwang is teaching Arrest and Control Tactics (ARCON) for LAPD but has recently been tasked to supplement the recruit training division for several new recruit classes.
Richard North is a K-9 Deputy for San Diego Sheriff's. He is also the owner-operator of Southbay Jui Jitsu Club in Chula Vista, CA. Richard has studied Jui Jitsu under Professor Roy Harris and is about to test for his Brown Belt in Jui Jitsu.
Gary Cates, Heath Baker, Carson Simmons and Derrick McGowan all work for a company specializing in bail recovery and fugitive apprehension.
Chris Barsteceanu and Leonard Rosson are both teaching Defensive Tactics for College of the Sequoias Basic Police Academy, AOT and Probation. Chris also teaches MMA at the Hanford Fight Club in Hanford, California.
Nick Smolich and Ed Igoe continue to train all things tactical and are very involved in Defensive Tactics as it relates to Law Enforcement survival training.
John Garzon has been reassigned to the West Coast working for DHS/ICE Detention.
Colonel Mark A. Smith is the officer in charge 4th Marine Division Forward West continues to train and deploy hard charging United States Marines to foreign lands.
Chris Waters is working as a patrol Sgt. for Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
May 27, 2007
Jeff Anderson was given a promotion to 6th Dan and the establishment of an Affiliated Dojo by Hanshi Daniel Hect. Jeff has been training under Hanshi Daniel Hect since 1994.
Posted May 20, 2007:
- Daniel Hect has assumed the position of C.E.O. of the Masters Hall of Fame as Stephen Spry stepped down from the position to pursue other opportunities.
- Daniel Hect–promotion to 8th Dan and recognized by the World Professional Black Belt Martial Arts Organization.
- Shudokan Ryu testing May 27th at Sensei Dye's dojo: 1300 hrs
- Jeff Anderson–promotion to 6th Dan and establishment of an Affiliated Dojo.
- Robert Posslenzny–promotion to 6th Dan and establishment of an Affiliated Dojo.
Dear Mr. Hect:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the fantastic job you did on June 26th. All comments I have heard are of a positive nature. The fact that many of the women are anxious to participate in another such class is a tribute to the quality of the presentation.
It's nice to know that there are those concerned about the safety of women to spend their time teaching this class. Based on the feedback, we are tentatively thinking of scheduling another class in early in the fall.
We look forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Roberta Floyd, Ed.D.
