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If a Picture Paints a 1000 Words, Will Be Indescribable! OOCTAGONCTAGON e O cial Publication of the United Fighting Arts Federation May 2007 If a picture paints a 1000 words, the 2007 International Training Conference, Southpoint Hotel, Casino & Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada will be indescribable! Inside this issue: Mr. Norris Honored by Marine Corps e ABC’s of Self-Defense Connecting the Dots...Part 2 Kiai Corner Region News Team CKD News 11 17 14 and much more! United Fighting Arts Federation Dear UFAF Members: Dear UFAF Members: Mission Statement The United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) is As I reflect upon the I recently read about a dedicated to providing and facilitating quality martial growth of UFAF, I can- nameless 11th century arts instruction, leading to the most prestigious not help but think about Japanese Master from black belt ranking certifications in the martial arts the men, women and the Kama Kura. I could world. young students who are not help but be impressed Through the disciplined, internal growth of participating on Team by his ancient wisdom: its membership and the development of world class Chun Kuk Do (CKD). “The release of the hand teaching ability and leadership within its ranks, During our early years of competition, the team at should dissolve a kind of spiritual tension. It must UFAF seeks to make Chun Kuk Do one of the most recognizable and respected martial arts styles in that time made our art a “household” name within seem to occur of itself, without deliberation, almost the world. the American karate world. As I watch our new as if it was independent of the body. This is pos- Building on these principles, UFAF is committed team, and see how they compete and wear the CKD sible because the martial artist’s mind focuses on to assisting its member schools in providing a quality uniform so proudly, I am once again convinced that his actions. He is riveted in concentration. This martial arts training experience to every student our art of CKD is becoming more recognized as a is not done through aiming – although the fi ghter of Chun Kuk Do, and to enriching and serving the style synonymous with quality martial arts. Our does aim – rather the fi ghter’s spirit must be burned communities in which it is represented by cultivating creed, Discipline, Integrity, Loyalty, and Respect, into the target. Be one with it, so that the hand is high character in the lives of its members. describe the characteristics for which we have guided by the mind, and the strike guided to its goal become known, along with a winning spirit, and by the intense concentration of the mind.” high achievement. The Octagon At its core, martial arts is a physical, mental, and Editor: It is exciting to me, as I attend the ITC, to see spiritual practice; it drives us to make this “art Astrid Fabian- [email protected] not only those on Team CKD, but also those who form” a positive infl uence in the world, through UFAF Advisor: Steve Nelson- offi [email protected] compete for the fun, joy, and betterment of our its application. In other words, the true martial UFAF Marketing & Branding: art. I am proud to know that wherever its mem- artist cannot separate his art from his life, because Steve Brown- [email protected] bers represent Chun Kuk Do, we are viewed with he knows that the same principles are required to Publication Design: respect, and as an up-and-coming force in the achieve excellence in all areas of life. Whether the Jacob Sherman- [email protected] modern world of martial arts. I would be remiss aim is to be a good parent, loyal friend, passionate Article Submissions: if I did not emphasize that this happens because employee, or proud patriot, the same attributes Preferred: Email articles and photographs of our dedicated instructors who are running - physical, mental, and spiritual - play a decisive (300dpi, jpg or tif) to the attention of outstanding schools, and developing phenomenal role. Astrid Fabian, Octagon Editor martial artists. [email protected] As we apply all we have learned through our years As is always the case, this year’s ITC is going to of martial arts training, we start to understand the Send by mail to: Astrid Fabian, be a great event of learning and giving, for both ‘gentle warrior’ wisdom that “every day is a new 1009 10th Street, Port Royal, SC 29935 students and instructors. One of the things I am beginning.” This awareness pushes our better selves Deadlines: most excited about is that you will have the op- to the surface so we can develop into the ‘master’ January Publication (December 1 deadline) portunity to learn from three of my most trusted we have always imagined. May Publication (April 1 deadline) September Publication (August 1 deadline) and respected instructors: my brother Aaron, Mr. Rick Prieto, and Mr. Ed Saenz. These masters of It is my privilege to be the President of an organi- THE UNITED FIGHTING ARTS FEDERATION; UFAF, INC.; Chun Kuk Do will inspire you, and leave you with zation that makes me more proud of its members KICKSTART; AND/OR THE OCTAGON ARE NOT RESPON- an experience you will never forget. each and every year. I can barely contain my SIBLE FOR PHYSICAL OR PERSONAL INJURY, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY MATERIALS PUBLISHED HEREIN. WE excitement about teaching a seminar at this year’s DO NOT ENDORSE AND MAKE NO REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY May God bless each of you. International Training Conference (ITC) with my OR GUARANTEE CONCERNING THE SAFETY OR EFFECTIVENESS Sincerely, lifelong friends Mr. Rick Prieto and Mr. Ed Saenz, OF EITHER THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ADVERTISED IN THIS MAGAZINE OR THE MARTIAL ARTS OR OTHER TECHNIQUES Chuck Norris and I am honored to be sharing the mat with such DISCUSSED OR ILLUSTRATED IN THIS PUBLICATION. ALL gifted martial arts instructors. I look forward to RIGHTS IN LETTERS, ARTICLES, AND PHOTOGRAPHS SENT seeing you at the ITC! TO THE OCTAGON WILL BE TREATED AS UNCONDITIONALLY ASSIGNED FOR PUBLICATION AND COPYRIGHT PURPOSES. SUBJECT TO UNRESTRICTED RIGHT TO EDIT AND COMMENT Blessings on you all, EDITORIALLY. Aaron Norris 2 OCTAGON | MAY 2007 students, far surpass anything I have Editor’s Note seen in my life. I am telling you this because I feel Spotlights You know you’re do- it is very important that you know ITC 2007: By now you should have received the ing something right when who represents your schools. You can ITC flyer! Didn’t get one? Ask your instructor, people start taking the time be proud and happy to have Mr. Dunn or go to www.ufaf.org. There are several new to write about their positive and Mr. Abrams in your big family. things happening, and deadlines you need to experiences with our mem- While all children are special, mine is know about! See pages 4-6 for details! bers. Th e Octagon has received a number of special in ways out of the norm, and I letters from grateful and enthusiastic students, could not have picked a better place to Baby News: excerpts of which I share with you below: bring her. Thank You. On April 2 at 1:00 pm, two of Mr. Presti’s Black belts became proud parents of a baby boy. Mr. In light and love, and many blessings Gilbert Hamilton, 3 rd degree black belt and Mrs. Regarding Mr. Steve Nelson: to all, Shelly Hamilton, 2nd degree black belt welcomed Pamela and Zoe Rodriguez a white belt named Aiden Hamilton. Aiden is a My name is Kenneth Fjeld, and I am heavy weight for his age – at 2 hours old he was a proud student of Mr. Steve Nelson. I 8lbs 5oz and 21 inches long. Congratulations! live in Norway and have recently been Regarding Mr. Charles and Mrs. on my fi rst trip to the USA, to learn Teresa Comas: Chuck Norris Fun Fact: Chuck Norris is the only and practice Chun Kuk Do. I wish to man to ever defeat a brick wall in a game of express my gratitude of the fantastic I live in the northern panhandle of tennis. lessons in CKD given to me by Mr. West Virginia, and recently we have Nelson, and of my visit in total. experienced problems with predators Safety Tip: If the predator has a gun and you preying on women of various ages. I have been training in Shotokan are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! Statisti- One unsolved case was recently carried cally, the predator will only hit you (a running karate for 19 years. While I am not on America’s Most Wanted. While the target) 4 in 100 times - and even then, it most going to put this training away, I know crime rate in this area is relatively low, likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN! Prefer- where my personal development and these occurrences have the community ably in a zig -zag pattern! learning will be for the future years feeling on edge. to come – Chun Kuk Do and UFAF. I hope every member of UFAF is a I am a student of Chun Kuk Do at Contents proud member, and I hope that you CJ Karate in the Wheeling, WV area, Editor’s Note•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3 all know what a great style of martial and my instructors, Mr. Charles and arts you represent – after all, it is The Mrs. Teresa Comas, have tried to make Universal Way! a difference by offering free six-week FEATURES self-defense programs for women of all 2007 International Training Conference•••••••••••4 Very Best Regards, ages.
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