M.A.S.K. Tournament Banquet / Promotion

This first month of 2010 has started off with a bang. We had our M.A.S.K. Tournament Banquet at Mr. Yen's Chinese Restaurant in Springfield Missouri on Saturday January 16th. I think BDJJ had the largest tournout with 17 including our Champions and Guests. It was great food, great company and I think Master Binky Ferstenburg put on a great event. It was very classy and ran with precision.

We had Eight out of eleven of our Champions recognized;
Daniel Fraser
Chuck Smith
Ty Holton
Jericho Clanton
Dekota Smith
Jason Fraser
Nick Fraser
Nina Ramsey

I also took the opportunity to name Black Dragon SanShou Jiu-Jitsu's Student of the Year. First to be eligible you would have to have been a student for the full 2009 year, then attendance showing your desire, then your character toward others. Your ability to grasp the concept of what has been taught to you. And setting yourself apart from others in positive ways whether by act or your nature. I am thankful for every one of my students and care a great deal for each and every one of you, and I hope that it shows. I am honored that you would choose me to lead you through this portion of your Martial Arts journey which I hope becomes part of your life and not something to do to pass the time.

Two people have become very important this past year with my goals as an intstructor and I could not have been successful without them, Daniel Fraser and Pete Ramsey. These past two years have been very important to me and it has been my most enjoyable in the Martial Arts. But, Daniel Fraser broke two of my ribs in three places so I named Pete Ramsey as Student of the Year.

Peace.......Let's Keep Rollin' and see you in class. :)