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ACCS SCHOOLS NEW YORK Croton on Hudson: Grandmaster Frank DeMaria 122 Grand Street Croton on Hudson, NY 10526 (914) 827-9068 [email protected]
Brewster: Master Phil Sant 571 North Main Street Brewster, NY10509 (845) 278-6449 [email protected]
Cortland Manor: Sifu Gary Renza Yin Yang Martial Arts 11 Peekskill Road Cold Spring, NY 10516 (845) 265-2825 [email protected]
Peekskill: Master Chris Peck [email protected]
Town of Southeast: Master Dan Crawford [email protected]
INDIANA Jay Proescher Auburn, IN 46706 (260) 740-1437
NORTH CAROLINA Sifu Eric Sbarge The Peaceful Dragon 12610 Steele Creek Rd. Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 504-8866 [email protected]
SOUTH AMERICA Horatio Di Renzo Asociación Kai Men Kung Fu (en español) Buenos Aires, Argentina [email protected] Editor: Lorraine Miro [email protected]
February
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PECIAL NEW YEAR’S EDITION
romotions, Recognition and Photos .…….…….…….… ….……
ictured Left to Right: Shi GuoLin, Ma Shrfu, Visiting Shaolin onk White Crane Master, James DeMaria
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celebration was particunumber of reasons. Fto have Fa Shr Guolin ceremony. To receiverecognition certificate monk is, well, it doesnthat! Second, we hadpation from so many o from North Carolina inso far to join with us foThird, to be able to weteacher levels into theinspiring. Aside from all the fun party brought out thealways Jennifer Cronk planning and coordinaShe is everywhere at odetail and still manage Peter Goericke and Shthrough the evening o settling the Party's booextraordinary patiencepull that off.
the Gwan wants to either marry this guy or fix him up with their daughters! Ramy, Maggie Wychunas, Dana Teton, and Sifu Mike, from North Carolina, worked on the balloon center pieces. Prasad, Melissa, Emily, Evan, Nick and Robworked together to make our balloon dragon take flight. A special thanks to Deb DeMaria who offered help with the Pinata Frenzy! Willie VanSise, and Mike Rivera entertained everyone with an awesome Lion Dance accompanied by Jim DeMaria, Phil Tambakis and Rob Fletcher. Prasad jumped in and played the wayward monk adding even more to the whole production. Carol Davis arranged fruit baskets and gifts for the Masters table and who could forget her toast to Grandmaster?
larly special for a irst, we were honored attend the promotion your promotion or from a Shaolin Temple ’t get much better than such great partici-f the ACCS schools, and particular who traveled r the celebration. lcome eight new family was just awe-
we had, planning the best in people and as did an amazing job of ting the entire event. nce overseeing every s to look gorgeous.
eila Corrado worked n the welcome table andks. That takes , and organization to
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W e had the
best New Year’s celebration ever this past Saturday on February 4th. I know I say that every year, but honestly it gets better all the time. This year’s
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Ramy Ahmed picked upour helium tank from a florist in White Plains and I heard a rumor that while doing so, he stopped to help the shopkeeper mop her floor. Every woman in
After ten years a student begun to understand the training well enough to bpromoted to Laoshr (TeaThey are:
Arron ArdeEric Mullis,Michael BaLynn Addy
Promotions
Laoshr Levels (10 or more years)
may reach the point in their training where they have just depth and beauty of the arts and have understood their egin to pass the art down to others. Eight students were cher level) by Master Eric Sbarge at the Peaceful Dragon.
n Hank Kadel Beth Rudowske llantyne Wes Adams
George Lu
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Gao Shou Levels
(10 or more years) The Gao Shou award signifies the highest level attainable in the Disciple Levels. Our new Gao Shou levels are:
Reggie Austin, Sr. - Croton Milt Hankins - Croton Pat Miggins - Croton
Lisa Padavoni - Croton Nancy Bernaschina – Cold Spring Kathy Salzano – Cold Spring
Joe Rina - Somers Bea Matz - Somers Susie Margolin - Somers
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Disciple Levels
(5 or more years)
Disciple Level is awarded to those students who have dedicated themselves to the arts for at least five years. In addition to their martial arts skills they must be devoted to their teachers and the school. They are now on their way to higher levels of training. The new Disciple levels are: From Somers: Marilyn Jean Young and Ernie Beher
Cheryl Chicarelli - Croton
Carol Eagen - Croton Vincent R. Buccieri - Brewster
ad: William van Sise, Tail: Mike Rivera, Monk: V. Guruprasad, Drums: es DeMaria, Cymbals: Phil Tambakis and Rob Fletcher
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Student Level is awarded to thotraining and have been acceptepromotion day, “Are you willinstudent receives a slap to symbthat training will bring to followThe new students are: Brewster
Josee Holubis
Ramy Ahmed
Croton
Leroy Hankins
John Murray
Somers Alan Karel Picture not availab
Student Level
(1 or more years)
se students who have passed the one year mark in their d by their teacher as a student. The question is asked on g to follow the way?” If answered affirmatively, the olize their willingness to face the difficulties and pain the path towards unification of mind, body and spirit.
Amy Attias James De Maria
Steve Franchek
Evan Keogh
Tim Leahy Rebecca Witte le Picture not available Picture not available
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Junior Promotions- Croton
New Students (one or more years) – These Novice levels have shown the ability to learn, and the desire to achiev. They are the potential masters of the future.
Aurora Straus being coached by Master Peck
Isaiah Wade Drummond Kincannon
Isaiah Wade and Drummond Kincannon awaiting promotion7
Awards
Awards are bestowed upon those students that exemplify wu de, the all important code of a martial artist to honor their teacher, fellow students and serve their school to further the arts. Awards were received by:
Brewster: Adult Awards Guruprasad V. ………….Jen Shen Michael Condreras…….Gong Lou Teen Division Chris Malaguit………….Gong Lou James Malaguit ……..…Wu-De Jamie Hom ………………Gong Lou Alexander Scanlon …….Wu-De
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Mark Goetz for Excellence in Training
Jim De Maria for Most Improved
Adult Awards Croton
R. Ahmed For Hard Work and Dedication JAmy Attias For Effort
ennifer Cronk For Dedicated ServiceGoericke for Hard Work & Dedication
Carol Davis for Dedicated ServiceLorraine Miro for Dedicated Service
Phil Tambakis for overall Excellence and Excellence in TrainingOverall Excellence and Excelence in Training: Willie Van Sise
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Junior Awards: Croton Jolie Weinstein, Isaiah Wade, Drummond Kincannon Cold Spring Adult Awards: George Rodriguez - Gung Lau award Barbara Perkins - Gung Lau award
Somers Adult Awards: Wu De Joe Riina David and Kathy Browning Liz Schmid Any Walker Ken Bond Dale Girardt David and Kathy Browning Linda and Juerg Schnarwiler
Sifu Gary Renza awards Barbara for following the way
Jolie Weinstein is praised by her teach
George receives an award from Sifu Gary Renza
Jolie, Isaiah and Drummond get ready to accept their awards
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They are ready for for the big moment of becoming…
Master Peck welcomes Lisa inlevel.
New Gao Shous
to the Gao Shou
Pat Miggins, Reggie Austin, Sr., and Milton Hankins (left to right)
New Gao Shou levels Nancy Bernaschina and Kathy Salzano posing with Sifu Gary Renza proudly display their promotion certificates
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Fashr Guolin and Grandmaster Frank DeMaria
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Fashr Guolin and Master Chris Pec
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Three-day Intensive Workshop with
Grandmaster Frank DeMaria and Master Chris Peck
Friday, June 23 – Sunday, June 25, 2006 Friday:Workshop 10AM -1PM
Adult Curriculum: Internal Chinese Martial Arts -- theory and applications. Includes tai chi, pakua and hsing-i. (Open to Young Dragons green sash & up.)
Lunch 1PM – 2:30PM Workshop 2:30PM – 5:00PM Banquet dinner 7:00PM – 10PM Saturday: Lion dance & demo 10AM-10:30AM Workshop 10AM – 1PM Lunch 1PM – 2:30PM Workshop 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Special ChilThe children’s
Saturday, June11:30AM. Fee is $ -
order only. PleaJune 20.
Sunday:Meditation 10AM – 11AM Workshop 11AM – 1PM Lunch 1PM – 2:30PM Workshop 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Early-bird Special: Just $159 thru June 1st; $18June 1st.
Cash or money order only, please. Important: You can come to any or all of the above sessions -- the price remains tThe location and price for the banquet dinner is to be announced soon.
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dren’s Class! class will meet
24th, from 10:30-20, cash or moneyse pre-register by Ages 5-12.
No Peaceful Dragon student should miss this exciting chance to train
intensively with your Grandmaster!
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