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It's half four in the morning and once again I'm heading off on another Taekwon Do adventure but this one is different.Not the usual world champioship or International Referee Seminar.I'm going to America to support my Instructor Ms Keane who has been nominated as an Iductee into the U.S.A. Black Belt Hall of Fame.What makes this even more special is the fact that she is recognised for her dedication to the art she loves by an outside body on the other side of the Ocean.When I heard of this recognition I had already arranged to go to Uzbekistan as part of St Marks 25th celebrations but even though finances were tight I just had to go the extra mile,(if you pardon the pun)and be there. As this was not a Taekwon Do event we did not know what to expect,so it was with open minds that Ms Keane 6thDegree Ms Manning 4th Degree Mr Roe 2nd Degree Collette Manning and myself arrived at the Holiday Inn beside Pittsburgh airport. The welcome we received was beyond our expectations and from the minute we arrived to our departure we were treated with the utmost in courtesy and respect.The only way I can describe the awards night itself would be to call it The Martial Arts Oscars. The event started in the afternoon and continued till later that evening and every single Inductee was an Icon in their own Martial Art Style.I was amazed by the professionalism of the event and felt overwhelmed with pride for Ms Keane who is now a recognised member of this International Martial Arts Elite. Needless to say as usual the craic was ninety and we had vgreat fun in our Dobuks attending all the various informal Seminars under many World Masters from all the different disciplines who thrilled us with their skills and technique.A special thanks on that note must go to Dr John Ward who treated us like his own brothers and sisters and his lovely wife Pat who mammy'd us throughout.I came away with an immense pride in Martial Arts and a realisation that we all belong to the International Family.I also feel sad that T.V. and Newspapers can never capture thyis True Essence of Martial Arts.

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john is a very good teacher and also a very good friend x

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i really enjoyed the kenpo seminars in pa and hope to see everyone next year. hope everyone will have a safe trip back home. thank you for the great lessons; and thanks for the dances. :-) golden pyramid martial arts chinese instructor maggie

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Cool site. Lots of info on how the syllabus is laid out. Just started Kenpo in Enniscorthy and Wexford town. I like the open no politics approach. Long may it continue. Check out a site I run at http://www.wexmma.com if you have the chance.

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Wonderful website. We thank you. with courtesy, Michael Nolan Broward College Kenpo,

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WHAT A GRATE GUY

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We had a great time at the Irish Cup no polotics. Thank you for the invitation.

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Hope to see you in Pa. DANNY