Cromwell Martial Arts sensei nominated to Modern Arnis Hall of FameMIDDLETOWN >> Sensei Frank Shekosky, master instructor at Cromwell Martial Arts and former student of the founder of Modern Arnis, has been nominated to the Hall of Fame. Grandmaster Remy A. Presas was a mentor to Shekosky, along with many others.
Karate expert helps Ponthenri children confidence to beat bulliesA KARATE expert is leading the way in giving the children of Ponthenri confidence to beat the bullies. Two years ago, Len Betton of Tumble, took over an old abandoned bakery in Ponthenri and turned it into a gym where he runs Ffordd Draig.
Facing fears through martial arts – Vernon Morning StarFrom working as a wildlife biologist for the province of B.C. to teaching science to high school students in Alaska, Mike Panian has an eclectic and varied background that he now brings to his work with youth in Vernon.
The ‘Fighting Grandmas’: These women over 50 punch, kick and defend themselvesRodlyn Park isn’t the least bit intimidating. She’s short – only 5 feet, 3 inches – and weighs just 107 pounds. She’s not exactly young, either: she turns 70 in February. But don’t be fooled by the Wyckoff resident’s small stature or the number of candles on her birthday cake; the blond-haired mother of three and grandmother of four can kick butt with the best of them.
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