WORLD GRANDMASTERS

COUNCIL

Oct. – Dec. 2018

Ph: (904) 361-9218/ Fax: (904) 744-4625 (24 hrs/day) P.O. Box 8395, Jacksonville, Florida USA 32239-8395 Http://www.whfsc.com / [email protected] America’s original World Head Founders/ elite Masters Organization – est. 1992

May the Blessings of our Lord or whomever you know his Holy Name to be, follow you throughout this Holy Season of Christmas and the Holidays; and Bless you with happiness, prosperity and good health into the New Year……

GM Frank E. Sanchez

Before we begin, we would like to announce as always, the trials & tribulations of our members as well as those loved ones who have passed away recently……

Another icon has died in the just before the New Year as reported to me by our member in Argentina, Hanshi Gerardo Cantore…Love him or hate him, he was an iconic figure in both & . A man without a “filter”, there was no getting around his telling you what he thought. As Shihan Ingo Frier who was a student of his from Germany said in a written eulogy about GM Jon Bluming, he was once praised by the late Founder of Kyokushin, Sosai with the words “who defeats Jon Bluming in battle should get my Black Belt!”. That’s how iconic a fighter Bluming was. He passed away in the Netherlands on December 17th at the age of 85……In Canada, GM Serge Baubil’s Father in France passed on in mid November at the age of 88 (no pic available)….& GM Rene Latosa from California’s sister, Corazon also passed in November (no pic available). Our condolences and prayers over the loss of these loved ones. May they Rest In Peace in the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

The late GM Jon Bluming (R) GM Serge Baubil GM Rene Latosa w/ the late Sosai Mas Oyama (Canada) (California) (the Netherlands) In happier news…..The following individuals celebrated their Wedding Anniversaries…..GM Carl & Maria Stone celebrated their 1st Anniversary on Aug. 26th …..Sensei Jon & Master Valerie Trizilla their 1st Anniversary on Sept. 4th……Gat Puno Abon & Becky Baet their 29th Anniversary on Oct. 14th……GM Frank & Keira Dux’s 3rd Anniversary Nov. 8th……& Master Bob & Donna Gomez’s 29 year Anniversary on Dec. 2nd . Our CONGRATULATIONS to all on reaching these milestones….& lastly, a big CONGRATULATIONS to Sensei Jon & Valerie Trizilla on the birth of their little girl, Kimberly Sue, born at 9lb 8 oz on October 13th

Master Valerie & Sensei Jon Trizilla with baby, Kimberly (Nebraska)

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In international news…..

We are proud to announce the scheduling of our 27th WHFSC Anniversary annual meeting, international seminar symposium & awards banquet for 2019 to take place at our new location, the DoubleTree Hilton Airport Hotel in Orlando, Florida with free 24 hr shuttle service from the airport. If you missed last year’s event, you can see some of the action at https://youtu.be/xLhTjgxf6v4 . You can also access your 2019 participation forms on our

DoubleTree Hilton Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL. A surprise Wedding proposal took place at our 2017 function! Our newest location What will happen next year in 2019?

“Upcoming Events” link at https://whfsc.com/events.html . We hope to see you all there in support of America’s first internationally recognized worldwide Headfounders/ Elite Masters organization. Don’t miss out!! Mark August 30th – 31st, 2019 Labor Day Weekend on your calendars and make it a point to be there!

Although we don’t as a rule publish news about seminars because we all do them, this one is an exception because it involves our member, GM Samuel Kwok doing a seminar in Russia with his new Wing Chun student, 7th DAN MASTER in Aikido & nationally acclaimed action movie star, Stephen Seagal who is also the former husband of our member Sensei Miyako Fujitani in Japan. The seminars were sponsored by the Russian Aikido Federation on Oct 12th-14th as part of the 1ST INTERNATIONAL BUDO FESTIVAL in Moscow…..From Australia, GM Nick Donato was given a great article in an Australian Newspaper declaring him as a “Pride of Australia” Nominee. You can view the article at https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/mount-annans-nick-donato-a- pride-of-australia-nominee/news-story/d6ea716aaa64c0135bf01c9cb6cc4180 ……

Master Stephen Seagal (L) w/ GM Nick Donato GM Juerg Ziegler GM Samuel Kwok (Russia) (Australia) (Switzerland)

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& Grandmaster Juerg Ziegler from Switzerland has his WORLD SUMMIT 2019 on April 19th, 2019 in Winterthur, Switzerland. For more information contact Juerg at [email protected]

WHFSC member, Professor John Therien of the WORLD KOBUDO FEDERATION was presented with the prestitious JOE LEWIS ETERNAL WARRIOR AWARD 2018 by presenter, Joe Corely as he celebrated the 50th Anniversary of his Therien Jiu Jitsu System in Canada in November…I was also humbled & grateful to receive a LEGEND AWARD at the KUFFERATH MASTERS SEMINARS held Oct 27th by the KILOHANA MARTIAL ARTS ASSN. in Campbell, California dedicated to the teachings of Prof. Sig Kufferath & Danzan Ryu Jiu Jitsu. Making the presentation were Kilohana Officers & WHFSC Members, Professors Hans Ingebretsen, Russ Muro & my former dojo mate & big brother, Professor Russ Coelho during a banquet presentation held after our seminars.

Prof. John Therien (2nd from right) w/ Leslee Kufferath (L) Kilohana Kufferath Master Seminars 2018 fellow Joe Lewis Eternal Warrior daughter of the late Campbell, California awardess - Joe Corely (3rd from left) Prof. Kufferath & me

Our member from Ohio, Nin-Jutsu GM Stephen Hayes has been chosen to be the Consultant for a new TV series being produced by ENTERPRISE PICTURES entitled “NINJA”. The historical action-drama series is about a family of Ninja assassin spies fighting to survive & prosper during feudal Japan’s bloody & treacherous civil war. We will let you know more about the series & when it airs, as more information becomes available……BARON MAGAZINE has named Dr. Robert Goldman in its just released TOP 100 PHILANTHROPISTS, HEADS OF NATIONS, POWER BROKERS & BILLIONAIRES. He places at #35 on the list https://baron-magazine.com/ . CONGRATULATIONS, Doc!…...Master Mark Dacasco’s movie entitled, CRYING FREEMAN which was made 24 yrs ago & never officially released in the U.S. is now available on AMAZON PRIME. The film is also were Mark first met his Wife, Julie who co-stars in the film!.....& Kumu Michelle Manu’s trailer for the film #IN3DRAGON where she displays the Art of Kahaiwalu Lua will be released around Christmas day.

GM Stephen Hayes Dr. Robert Goldman Master Mark Dacascos Kumu Michelle Manu

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From California – On November 10th, the ALL-PRO HALL OF FAME under the auspices of Master Andrew Fanelli inducted the following WHFSC Members into its Hall of Fame:

MasterAndrew Fanelli GM Sergio Barriga – Hall of Fame induction Dr. Robert Goldman – Icon Award Master Ewart Chin – Lifetime Achievement Award

GM Sergio Barriga Dr. Robert Goldman New member - Master Ewart Chin

New member, Lars Magnar Enoksen’s annual Combat Glima Camp held in Gudvangen Viking Valley, Norway in 2018 (a workshop open to all ages – male & female)

Lars Magnar Enoksen demonstrates Glima, the rough & tumble art of the Vikings

Live footage from Combat GLIMA Camp. Link to vid of GLIMA summercamp: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3 DhrhIpTKXzIs%26t%3D52s%26fbclid%3DIwAR3zlS5Pzee7ddJOO7Ne-7oFYvo1nEI2- 2RABHXXsI-5l63L96IVMia- OOU&h=AT28KCgPvUQFJz6qw9F9GTEtAjEgyqwkVsZfkXAn9EUPFloj5qw65yU0F6- DTEfYyAjSF71OJrdH3ZGM9lPwQfTmJxF-G2nk- EZo290vEHQPpxGHypEp1VMIuJzHm_MUzyFOyAjNMxbXxG-IH2Geww

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OHANA 8’S own GM Brian Kula Fung (also a member of the WHFSC) continues his award winning ways by being the only U.S. Kenpoist selected to TEAM USA to win a Gold Medal for the U.S.A. at the 2018 WKU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Athens, Greece on Oct. 29th…..GM Gracilia Casillas was honored on November 10th at the MARTIAL ARTS HISTORY MUSEUM in California with her own “GRACIELA CASILLAS DAY”……& Sifu Alan Goldberg has sold a portion of his ACTION MARTIAL ARTS Enterprises to bring back ACTION MARTIAL ARTS NEWS. A “welcome” sight with so many other publications going out of business now in the U.S! Don’t forget to also attend Alan’s ACTION MARTIAL ARTS MEGA WEEKEND coming up on Jan. 25th, 26th & 27th in New Jersey. For more information, you can contact Alan at [email protected]

GM Brian Kula Fung GM GM Graciela Casillas Sifu Alan Goldberg Action Martial Arts News

The OHANA ASSOCIATION’s (KOA) GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS, SEMINARS & CONVENTION takes place March 29th, 30th & 31st, , 2019 at High Point University in North Carolina. For information contact GM Mike Sandos at [email protected] ……& lastly, the KAJUKENBO SELF-DEFENSE INSTITUTE (KSDI) has its KSDI SEMINARS & WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS June 28th – 29th, 2019 at the Alexis Park All Suite Resort in , Nevada. Contact GM Glen Fraticelli at [email protected] for more info.

In our new books department……

Professor Don Jacobs of Trinidad’s handbook for certified instructors who want to open up their own PURPLE DRAGON SCHOOL teaching Don-Jitsu Ryu is now available. This guidebook not only addresses the way, but also serves as an example in how to teach properly. The companion workbook: “PURPLE DRAGON MARKETING WARFARE; WORKBOOK FOR INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION (not shown) compliments & ensures the high quality teaching standards are met & obtained. For more information on qualifications, price & availability contact Professor Jacob at

[email protected]

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In our new members department……

We would like to welcome to our GRANDMASTERS DIVISION……Lars Magnar Enoksen from Sweden– 5th level Lausatok - Glima (ethnic Norwegian battlefield wrestling) / highest ranked instructor of VIKING GLIMA FEDERATION. He was officially awarded “Traditional Martial Artist of the Year” 2016 by the Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation. As well as having multiple National & All Nordic championship titles 1992, 1995,1998, 2005 & 2006. Still active as a celebrated workshop & seminar teacher of tribal traditions, where the yearly GLIMA School at Gudvangen’s Vikingvalley in Norway is the most prestigious to attend….& GM Zosia Gorbaty – 9th dan Soke Dai of WHFSC Member, GM Chaka Zulu’s Art of ZUJITSU RYU.

Lars Magnar Enoksen GM Zosia Gorbaty (Sweden) (California) In our ELITE MASTERS DIVISION, we are proud to welcome actor/ martial artist, Master Ewart Chin who practices Hung Gar Kung Fu & Wu Dang Qi-Gong from California

Master Ewart Chin (California)

& lastly, in our HEALING ARTS DEPARTMENT, we welcome Sr. Professor Shizumi Crimi (Wife of our member, GM T.R. Crimi) & GM Glen Fraticelli

Sr. Prof. Shizumi Crimi GM Glen Fraticelli

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Gracing the covers of martial arts publications this quarter……

GM Michael DeAlba graces the cover of the November issue of TaeKwonDo Times

In the magazines this time around…..The Dec/ Jan 2019 issue of BLACK BELT Magazine – Their BLACK BELT TIMES Column features mentions of martial arts celebs who attended the 2018 DRAGON FEST in California, including our own Master Don “The Dragon” Wilson, GM Leo Fong, GM Graciela Casillas & Dr. Robert Goldman. Their NEWS BITES column mentions a new book coming out by GM George Kirby entitled, “JUJITSU: TOWARD ONE TECHNIQUE”; a new series called “WU ASSASSINS” starring Master Mark Dacascos; Master Jackie Chan is mentioned “in passing” in an article on Tom Cruise’s movie, ‘MISSION IMPOSSIBLE-FALLOUT” in the column, SCREEN SHOTS; & in the column, FROM THE ARCHIVES, the September 1979 issue of BLACK BELT mentions the late Professor Wally Jay completing a tour of the East Coast and Bahamas to spread his system of Small Circle Jiu Jitsu; & the movie, “KILL THE GOLDEN GOOSE” with the late GM Ed Parker……As funny as this sounds, we couldn’t find TAEKWONDO TIMES Magazine on the newsstands anywhere as it may have sold out, nor were we able to download a current copy by way of TAEKWONDO TIMES’ Website, but we did find a copy of the front cover of their November issue on-line featuring our member, GM MICHAEL DeALBA. So, at least we’re able to give “props” to Michael for being on the cover! (for those of you who don’t know what the word “props” means, you are not alone. The only thing I know is that it’s a young people’s word to give praise to someone)….& lastly, BUDO INTERNATIONAL Magazine’s December issue features “words of wisdom” from GM Raul Gutierrez in their PEARLS OF THE WARRIOR Column; GM Avi Nardia’s Kapap CQB/ CQC Techniques; GM Juan Diaz’s Kaisendo’ self defense techniques; & techniques from GM Raul Guiterrez’s Fu Shih

Well, this concludes this quarterly issue. Please remember to send in your news for our next issue (no news about seminars please, because we all do them! Unless they concern teaching the police/ military or it is a national/ international seminar symposium). In the meantime, stay aggressive and fair in all you do & more power to you in the New Year!!

GM Frank E. Sanchez Founder – Executive Director Int’l

(Our historical photos for this quarter follow this page )

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HISTORICAL PHOTOS

America’s 1st Karate 10th dan – The caption below our WHFSC Certificate of membership for him reads “The certificate he said he was most proud of”

The 1st sentence of this letter from Rorion Gracie on GM Helio Gracie’s WHFSC membership reads “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on the success of your organization. We are very proud to be a part of it.”

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