StixMaster
04-30-2010, 03:45 PM
Defensor FMA Seminar - by Michael Schwarz (http://stickfightingart.ning.com/xn/detail/u_3porn1poxr3wz)
Guro Wes Bennett hosted a Seminar with Guro
Nate Defensor in Marion, Illinois on April 24th & 25th.
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Guro Nate Defensor, Guro Wes Bennett, Guro Mike Schwarz & GM Chuck Cadell
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Guro Nate & Guro James demonstrating technique
The event was a smashing success in many respects.
This event brought several old aquaintances & a few old friends together in a harmonious exposition of phenominal talent as demonstrated
by Guro Nate Defensor.
Guro Defensor put on a great exposition of stick fighting & stick grappling that provided even the seasoned FMA stylist with great new
technique to add to the tool box.
It was my distince pleasure to be a part of such an event. Gracious as I've always known Guro Wes Bennett to be, he has not changed a bit.
Even more a pleasure was spending the time on the floor with my primary influence in Cabales Serrada Escrima, Pangulong Guro Chuck Cadell.
Although Guro Chuck and I often visit over the phone, it is a rare
occasion that we are on the floor crossing sticks.
This event was particulary momentous for me as I had the privilige of acknowledging 3 of the most influential FMA stylists in the Midwest
Region & in Illinois particularly.
As the Midwest Director/Administrator of the WSEF it was my distince pleasure to present lifetime achievement awards to both Guro Nate
Defensor & Guro Wes Bennett for their efforts in the past decades as
well as their present efforts to promote the FMA systems.
Additionally, a great honor for me was to present my influence of many years in the system of Cabales Serrada Escrima, Pangulong Guro Chuck
Cadell with a WSEF "Honorary Grand Master's Certificate in his system of
Tanikala de Serrada Escrima".
Please acknowledge and applaud with me the many years of dedication all 3 of these fine gentlemen have provided for all within the FMA.
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Guro Nate Defensor, Guro Wes Bennett, Guro Mike Schwarz & GM Chuck Cadell
Guro Wes Bennett hosted a Seminar with Guro
Nate Defensor in Marion, Illinois on April 24th & 25th.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd263/Nokaoimaui/GuroNateDefensorGuroWesBennettPangu.jpg
http://api.ning.com/files/NpREazOgKjK0RDEOKHVbsrp63go7dnCzRRp-FX-ZiVP4UsELEnOwO9RJrKuE6T8Zt3YpRmpTzE4PiNMo6yQgzcmv7 pXJWKQX/GuroNateGuroWesGuroMikePGChuck.JPG
Guro Nate Defensor, Guro Wes Bennett, Guro Mike Schwarz & GM Chuck Cadell
http://api.ning.com/files/BerWNwY3LlZXBXmkiPAOa99a4na4LauLeE0IH9ULd6JI0q80do X3r9nhdXjZKaiG414h5eF7EQNXjrCQ3GB1S4BH2kK3BnR8/Defensor7.jpg
Guro Nate & Guro James demonstrating technique
The event was a smashing success in many respects.
This event brought several old aquaintances & a few old friends together in a harmonious exposition of phenominal talent as demonstrated
by Guro Nate Defensor.
Guro Defensor put on a great exposition of stick fighting & stick grappling that provided even the seasoned FMA stylist with great new
technique to add to the tool box.
It was my distince pleasure to be a part of such an event. Gracious as I've always known Guro Wes Bennett to be, he has not changed a bit.
Even more a pleasure was spending the time on the floor with my primary influence in Cabales Serrada Escrima, Pangulong Guro Chuck Cadell.
Although Guro Chuck and I often visit over the phone, it is a rare
occasion that we are on the floor crossing sticks.
This event was particulary momentous for me as I had the privilige of acknowledging 3 of the most influential FMA stylists in the Midwest
Region & in Illinois particularly.
As the Midwest Director/Administrator of the WSEF it was my distince pleasure to present lifetime achievement awards to both Guro Nate
Defensor & Guro Wes Bennett for their efforts in the past decades as
well as their present efforts to promote the FMA systems.
Additionally, a great honor for me was to present my influence of many years in the system of Cabales Serrada Escrima, Pangulong Guro Chuck
Cadell with a WSEF "Honorary Grand Master's Certificate in his system of
Tanikala de Serrada Escrima".
Please acknowledge and applaud with me the many years of dedication all 3 of these fine gentlemen have provided for all within the FMA.
http://api.ning.com/files/BT9LtWyauOA2osSB5oByTzpJza9uEQznllVjjPekyEkydTk53j uw5rg0Wxph-dHGDztS2VJbLN1cv6MsbKQ2etqJaEvWI69M/GuroNateDefensorGuroWesBennettGuroMikeSchwarzPangu longGuroChuckCadell.JPG
Guro Nate Defensor, Guro Wes Bennett, Guro Mike Schwarz & GM Chuck Cadell