We would like to thank the, parents, visiting black belts and all the participants that helped in making this seminar a success. We thank the instructors that helped with their generosity. Thanks to Shihan Joe Rodriguez for his professionalism in completing the first Sanchin Bushi Karate System dinner and awards activity by selecting Aguadilla, Puerto Rico for convenience of activities being all within a 6 mile radius; including, restaurants, beaches and Casino within walking distance.
Honorable mention Soke Eddie Cardona; Shotokan International Martial Art, of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico; was the special guest of the activity.
Honorable mention Hanshi Moises Colon; Head instructor of the Shorin-ryu Karate & Shinto Yoshin at the Saido Kobudo-Taiseikan; in North Miami Beach, Florida; for giving of his time to teach Kobudo to all present at the event. http://www.shorinryu-miami.com/history.htm
A special thank you to Sensei Angelo Melendez, Brazilian Jujitsu, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico for helping incorporate a cross training event.
Attendees’ received a participation certificate; Advancement certificates were awarded to participants being tested. Two new Black Belts joined our martial arts brotherhood, George Mercado and Eric Duran Jr.
The last award of the night was presented to the following individuals for being selected to the LAMA’S Martial Arts Hall of Fame, on December 18, 2011, at Comerio, Puerto Rico. For, their continued practice of Courage, Courtesy, Integrity, Humility and Self-Control for their number of years in the martial arts; by presenting themselves with honor and distinction:
Presented the
Legend Award, LAMA’S Martial Arts Hall of Fame Ring!
Recipients were:
Sifu Lester Figueroa
Phoenix, AZ
Renshi Marcos Ramos
Naguabo, Puerto Rico
Shihan Joe Rodriguez
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico