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From: Jason Thomas (Y!)

To: syne7@...

Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 1:38 AM

Subject: [Hapkido Flying Eagle] Self-Defense Seminar in Austin, TX on April 23, 2005

Fellow Martial Artist,

 

One of the greatest opportunities one can find in their martial arts journey is the opportunity to study with great instructors.  I have been fortunate to attend several seminars across the country as I have endeavored to expand my self-defense skills and curriculum.  One of the finest instructors that I have found in these trips is Grand Master JR West.  I and my instructors have had the opportunity to train with Master West several times and have benefited tremendously from the experience.  After a year of saving and planning we have finally made arrangements for Master West to come to Austin.

 

Master West has studied Hapkido for more than 30 years and holds the rank of 8^th Dan with the Korea HapKiDo Association and is the President of the United States Korean Martial Arts Federation.  Dr. He-Young Kimm, an early pioneer of Korean Martial Arts in America, calls Master West “an outstanding instructor and leader in the martial arts community.”  Major W. Wadsworth of the U.S Army at Fort Benning said, “The level of your instructors truly impressed me.  Their professional demeanor and obvious commitment to excellence ensure the success of this program.”  You can see written letters of reference for Master West at http://www.hapkido.com/uskmaf.htm.

 

Master West will be coming to Austin with a team of five instructors to conduct and all day self-defense/Hapkido seminar.  This seminar is open to all styles and all ranks.  Students 12 years and older can attend the entire seminar.  There will be a special separate session for children ages 6-11 that will last two hours.

 

The seminar topics will include a variety of subjects such as: joint locks, chokes, ki-strikes, take downs, pressure points, rope techniques etc…  The seminar topics will be based upon the needs of the group that attends that day.  The children’s session will present exciting and appropriate material for young children.

 

You can find more information about the seminar on our site at www.natkd.com/events including two online videos that show the Masters’ Demonstrations from two of Master West’s previous seminars.

 

It is my sincerest hope that you or some of your representatives can attend this event of learning and sharing.  It is my goal to create network of martial artists that come together in fellowship to learn, share, and compete in a friendly and positive environment.  We host four events a year at North Austin Tae Kwon Do, two seminars and two friendship tournaments, all these events to open to all ranks and all styles.

 

Enclosed you will find flyers with applications for the seminar printed on the reveres side as well as a certificate for one free admission with one paid admission.

 

Yours in Martial Arts,

 

 

 

Jason E. Thomas, 5^th Dan

Chief Instructor

North Austin Tae Kwon Do