July - Sept 2013

P.O. Box 8395, Jacksonville, FL. 32239-8395

Phone: (904) 361-9218 / 24 hr fax: (904) 744-4625

Website address: www.San-Jitsu.com / E Mail: San_Jitsu@yahoo.com

Dr. Phillip Spears Lee Lagaska AKA “Bravo” San Antonio, Texas Jacksonville, Florida

CONGRATULATIONS to San-Jitsu’s Texas Representative, Sensei

Phillip Spears for securing his Doctorate Degree from Capella

University on August 10th

in Minnesota! Phillip as we noted in an earlier

newsletter owns one of the top 10 collection agencies in the U.S.

according to Forbes Magazine. You can watch the commencement at

www.capella.edu/watchcommencement by clicking on the start button

of the 2013 Commencement – Minneapolis 2013 video located there. On

August 28th, we also received a surprise visit at the Jacksonville Hombu

from former San-Jitsu alumni, Lee Lagaska who is now a professional

wrestler on the Southeast professional wrestling circuit. He wrestles as a

“bad guy” or “heel” under the name of “Bravo” & had just returned

from a wrestling bout in Tennessee where he was attacked after the

show by an over zealous fan. He used San-Jitsu’s “Dragon’s Tail

Throw” to subdue the man. He credits San-Jitsu with helping him deal

with that altercation and for helping his fast rise in the wrestling circuit.

August 10th

, I was in Omaha, Nebraska for a surprise party given by

Sensei Val Retelsdorf for good friend, Grandmaster John Byrne of the 5

Circle System. The Hall was filled with students, past and present who

came to honor Grandmaster Byrne for his years of dedication to

teaching the martial arts.

Myself with host, Sensei Val Retelsdorf View of front of room with 5 Circle logo on screen

Presenting Grandmaster Byrne with Another view of packed meeting room

gift from myself

Myself with GM Byrne (3rd from L) Openning gifts presented to me by GM Byrne with celebration cake

& some of his top students Sensei Retelsdorf as GM Byrne looks on (“well deserved, my friend”!)

2.

Induction notice from International Martial Arts Times Magazine for

“Supreme Grandmaster of the Year 2013”. Although I don’t consider

myself a “Supreme Grandmaster” (a rather pretentious title at 65 yrs

“young”), I was none-the-less honored and humbled by the nomination.

3.

Instructors on stage for the “2013 The Gathering” (I am to right of Hanshi Juchnik at podium)

Cover of “2013 The Gathering” Brochure Entry showing my seminar bio.

On September 28th

, I was in Sacramento, California doing a San-Jitsu

seminar for the “2013 The Gathering” sponsored by Hanshi Bruce

Juchnik’s “Martial Arts Collective Society”. The event was dedicated to

my good friend, the late GM Mike Young of Hawaii. While there, I also

had time to visit with friends, GM Michael DeAlba, Master Nelson

Pinto, Shihan Jeff Driscoll, Sensei Hanns Ingebretsen, Master Miguel

Jurna, Master Miguel Smith, GM Rudy & Adele Tuiolosega & others

who were at the event.

4.

Among friends seen at the “2013 The Gathering” were GM Rudy & Adele Tuiolosega of

Lima Lama (1st photo) & Master (Pastor) Miguel Jurna of Shorin Ryu (2nd photo – on right)

The following day on September 29th

, I was in Bakersfield, Thanks to

my student, Sensei Ray Kodani who drove me there, to visit with my

Judo Sensei, Yasutoshi “Moon” Watanabe and his daughter, Donna

Escobar. Sensei Moon is an unusually skilled Judoka & one of my very

first martial arts “Fathers”. According to my good friend, the late

Professor Wally Jay, when Moon trained in Hawaii, the guys who were

showing off to their girlfriends would clear the mat and go home. He

also threw the great Kimura one time in friendly competition & was

also the instructor for Wally’s Wife, Bernice before he married her. I

was truly blessed to have studied Judo from this man and it was great to

see that he still looks as powerful as ever!

(L to R) Sensei Ray Kodani (San-Jitsu Calif. Rep.), Professor Donna Escobar with her Father,

Yasutoshi “Moon” Watanabe and myself Sensei Yashutoshi “Moon” Watanabe

5.

I was honored to have been given the cover for the Sept – Oct issue of

International Martial Arts Times Magazine. Inside is an interview on

me conducted by Dr. Germon Miller-Bey at the 2013 21st Anniversary

celebration of my World Head of Family Sokeship Council in Orlando,

Florida. 6.

On August 10th

, a surprise 50th

birthday party was given by Jill

Marquez for Shihan Chris Marquez at his dojo in Jacksonville, Florida.

All in attendance had a great time!

Shihan Marquez blowing out candles on his cake Breaking his health diet for his 50th birthday

Shihan & his “better half”, Jill Party with friends & San-Jitsu students begins

(L to R) Sensei Nate Hart, myself & Shihan Chris San-Jitsu students pose with party baloons

7.

Don’t forget my WHFSC’s 22

nd Anniversary celebration coming up June 20

th – 21

st

of 2014 in Orlando, Florida. If you haven’t received your invitation yet & want to

attend, let me know, by e-mailing me at San_Jitsu@yahoo.com . The World Head of

Family Sokeship Council is America’s first worldwide grandmasters/ masters

organization founded in 1992 ( Mentioned in books such as “The World Head of Family Sokeship

Council” by Don Warrener; “The WHFSC Grandmaster Council” by Bram Frank; “An Illustrated History of

Martial Arts in America” by Emil Farkas; “America’s First 10th dan in Karate, Peter Urban” by Rising Sun

Productions; “The First Mixed Martial Art, Pankration” by Jim Arvanitis & other publications worldwide)

8.

For my students who would like to do limb conditioning at home

(essential for powerful strikes). You can do the following:

Remember that your progress in San-Jitsu depends on YOU. You are

only in competition with yourself, so the only limits you have are those

that you impose on yourself. As the old Bruce Lee saying goes, “be like

water” and when faced with a problem, if you can’t go through it, try to

go over, under or around it. Also from the Nike commercial, comes the

greatest piece of American Zen I have ever heard…..”Just Do It”!

Don’t attempt to over analyze things and don’t doubt yourself, “just do

it”!

Until next time, remember to stay strong and practice hard as always!

Grandmaster Frank E. Sanchez

Founder/ Chief Instructor

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SAN-JITSU ORDER FORM

The following articles can be purchased through the dojo or by mailing your check or money order (U.S.

currency only – no cash please) to:

SAN-JITSU GUMA

P.O. Box 8395,

Jacksonville, Florida USA 32239-8395

You can also e-mail your funds directly to San_Jitsu@yahoo.com by first setting up a “free account” with

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SAN-JITSU ITEMS

(Prices subject to change without notice)

Circle or mark the numbers for those articles you are purchasing:

1. Training tapes for those with a Black Belt or equivalent in another art (must submit copy of rank

certificate with brief resume and photo) –Four tape series (specify VHS, PAL or DVD Format) - $35.00@

tape with testing via video-tape for each tape@ $30.00 for first 3 tapes and $60.00 for last tape which

includes Level One Instructor Certification (add an additional $30.00 for each individual demonstrating

with you on the tape along with a copy/ copies of Black Belt certificate(s) and resume(s), if they are also

requesting certification) . Costs can be paid as you go through each tape or you can pay for the complete set

of tapes in advance for $120.00 representing a discount of $20.00. First tape only ___ Complete set of

tapes ___ Specify type of video format: VHS ___ PAL ___ DVD ___

2. Tapes for students of San-Jitsu – 12 tape series (specify VHS, PAL or DVD Format ) - $35.00@ tape

with testing via video-tape for each tape@ $30.00 for first 11 tapes and $60.00 for last tape (add an

additional $30.00 for each individual demonstrating with you on the tape along with a copy/copies of rank

certificate(s) and resume(s), if they are also requesting rank certification for each belt level). Costs can be

paid as you go through each tape or you can pay for the complete set of tapes and tests in advance for

$400.00 representing a discount of $20.00. First tape only ___ Complete set of tapes ___ Specify type of

video format: VHS ___ PAL ___ DVD ___

3. Official San-Jitsu Patch (Ayuyu Crab) ……………………………………...................................... $10.00

4. Guam Patch (Island’s flag)………………………………………………………………................. $ 5.00

5. Combat wrist band (mid-level to upper level ranks only – price each wrist band ………………….$20.00

6. San-Jitsu logo iron-on transfer sheet (for back of uniform)………………………………………... $ 8.00

7. Official San-Jitsu Fighting Ring (silver) – specify middle finger size................................................ $70.00

8. Optional San-Jitsu Fighting Ring (gold plated) – specify middle finger size…................................$200.00

9. Hornet’s Knife.……………………………………………………………………..............................$6.00

10. Balas (flexable plastic whipping sticks) - per pair……………………………................................$60.00

11. San-Jitsu t-shirt – specify size – available in black and green…………………………………….$15.00

12. Light weight black student uniform for beginners – specify size……………..................................$38.00

13. Heavy weight black uniform with embroidered emblems on jacket & pant leg...............................$85.00

14. Heavy weight green uniform (embroidery/ back patch extra)……………………………...............$85.00

NOTE: For mail orders only - please send my order to:

Name____________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________

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Enclosed is my check/ money order/ PayPal remittance in the amt of _____________

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