Zach Parker Graduation from Walla Walla University School of Engineering
By the little dojo | June 14, 2009
Congratulations Zach on your Graduation from Walla Walla University School of Engineering. Sorry I could not attend, wishing for you all the very best things, it has been a big year for you Black Sash and Bachelors Degree. Looking forward to training with you again in the fall.
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Kevin Kimmel Passes Black Sash Test Fook Yueng Chuan / Infinity Concepts
By the little dojo | June 12, 2009
Kevin Kimmel finished his Black Sash Test in Fook Yueng Chuan and Infinity Concepts June 11, 2009. Kevin has been very diligent in his training of the Hei Gung, Gung Fu, Fook Yueng Chuan and Infinity Knife methods. Great Job Kevin!
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Congratulations to Adam Justice and Gricelda Justice 1st Degree Black Belts
By the little dojo | June 9, 2009
Adam “The White Tiger” Justice his Mother Mrs. Gricelda Justice tested for and received their 1st Degree Black Belts today. Adam Justice started training as a private student with Steve Smith when he was 3 years old and is now 8. He has demonstrated outstanding skill with his empty hand forms, broad sword, eskrima, and Ninja Skills. Adam was able to successfully pass the Blind Folded Sword Test. He completed his physical challenges, and skills tests with an overall score of 9.8.Mrs Justice has been training with Steve Smith, Ma’am, and Mr. O for the past 4 years and completed her testing for her first degree black belt including, Gung Fu, Eskrima, Kick Boxing, CQB, and Karate. Mrs. Justice completed her overall Black Belt test with a score of 9.75.It was very moving for me as I have seen Adam under the guidance of his parents Mr. Tim Justice and Mrs. Gricelda Justice and the teaching at the The Little Dojo, having developed such skills as a martial artist at such a young age, and is developing into a fine Gentleman who will benefit his world.Mr. and Mrs. Justice Thank You for trusting us with the training of your Son it has been and continues to be a great honor.
Topics: Sonny Umpad, Kung Fu, David Harris, Steve Smith, Karate, Jesse Glover, Bruce Lee, Aikido / Aiki Jutsu, Fook Yueng | No Comments »
The Little Dojo International Fook Yueng Chuan Association Mountain Retreat
By the little dojo | June 3, 2009
Spring and Fall are two of my favorite times of the year One for it’s renewal and the other for its reminder that all good things come to an end and the beginning of a new beginning.
It is two more days until the start of The Little Dojo / International Fook Yueng Chuan Association’s Mountain Retreat, where people from all over come together and continue learning this a most beautiful martial art; handed to us by the pioneers for further research and study. I am so grateful to to our teachers, David Harris (Rest in Peace) and Fook Yueng for their many hours of instruction and caring with me who was not one of the most gifted. To Jesse Glover for his mentoring and sharing Non Classical Gung Fun and for opening new ways of looking at the world. To Ed Hart for sharing until the wee hours of the morning on many night “the stuff” that he loved so much, and for taking hours to listen and “be there” in the Dark times.
This retreat will be very special for me personally one of my own students Chris Woiler will be teaching his specialty Infinity Knife Methods, Chris is an expert in many areas surpassing my skills with the blade and in it’s development as an Art Form in itself and the way of using the blade in conflict and more importantly as a guide to further knowledge. This will be a highlight for everyone to see it through fresh eyes and from one who has been lifted up and is beginning to see further.
Also Non Classical Gung Fu protege Tom DeFelise student of Ed Hart for many years and current student of Jesse R. Glover will be sharing a segment on as Ed called it “the Stuff” a very effective method of movement that as Ed Said, “It just Works, They Go Down”. Tom is an excellent teacher and practitioner of the art, I am looking forward to his insights and perspective.
I will be sharing Red Boat Wing Chun sticking and trapping sets in an intensive way, also univeral footwork methods and a continued exploration of Infintiy Knife methods.
September 11-13 will be the Sensei David Harris Memorial Mountain Retreat. Details to be announced but plan on a special event, in memory of our Master Teacher.
Topics: Knife Defense, Gun Disarming, Kung Fu, David Harris, Child Abuse, Seminars, Steve Smith, Jesse Glover, Bruce Lee, Aikido / Aiki Jutsu, Jesse Glover's Non-Classical Gung Fu, Fook Yueng | 1 Comment »
Non Classical Gung Fu Intensive Beginning September 1, 2009
By the little dojo | May 30, 2009
The Little Dojo will be offering Non Classical Gung Fu classes beginning Tuesday, September 1 for a 3 Month intensive Non Classical Gung Fu Work Shop. This Class will meet two days each week Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 TO 6:30 and will cover, the punching, kicking, sticking hands. Steve Smith learned these methods from Jesse R. Glover and Ed Hart personally. Write for for Price and Availability.
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Walla Walla Police Has Issued a Warning for Parents Regarding Person in White Vehicle Trying to Pick up Children
By the little dojo | May 21, 2009
Be that there is currently a real and current threat in Walla Walla, a person is trying to lure children into his White Vehicle with Candy and baiting with words. Educate your children now.
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Congratulations to Dr. Kendra Golden
By the little dojo | May 21, 2009
Dr. Kendra Golden was selected as Division lll Chair of the Science department at Whitman College. Dr. Golden is an associate professor of biology who will bring excellence to the position. Dr. Kendra Golden also has just completed her Blue Sash in Fook Yueng Chuan at The Little Dojo.
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Jesse Glover will Join International Fook Yueng Chuan June 5 Mountain Retreat
By the little dojo | May 19, 2009
Jesse Glover, Bruce Lee’s First Student and Assistant Instructor and author of Bruce Lee’s Between Wing Chun and JKD will be a guest at The Little Dojo / International Fook Yueng Chuan Association Mountain Retreat the Weekend of June 5, 6, & 7. Jesse Glover is one of the worlds leading experts on Bruce Lee’s fighting methods. Jesse Glover teaches privately at his school in Seattle and does select seminars around the world.
Jesse Glover and Steve Smith Inheritor of Fook Yueng Chuan have been associates for nearly 20 years sharing training concepts and fighting methods. Jesse Glover was introduced to Fook Yueng by Bruce Lee in 1959 so this will represent a 50 year association with Fook Yueng and Jesse Glover.
Fook Yueng was a teacher / mentor to Bruce Lee from 1959 to about 1966. His back ground studying with many of the top Chinese Martial Artists in the Red Boat Opera taught Fook early to respect all styles learning from them what they had to offer until they became, ”All same, Nothing”. You can see this influence coupled with Bruce Lee’s natural inventiveness culminating in what became know as Jeet Kune Do. Bruce Lee’s father was a Gung Fu Brother to Fook Yueng and as a favor Fook took Bruce under his wing in 1959 when Bruce moved to the United States picking him up from the ship in Oakland and driving him to Seattle to help him get settled.
Jesse Glover remains friends with Fook Yueng to this day.
Jesse Glover has taught many excellent practitioners over the years and taught along side many more. Some of Jesse’s Students include, Pierre Hartmann of Switzerland, Ingolf Grabitz of Germany, Tommy Carruthers of Scotland, Tom DeFelice of Seattle, Wolfgang Rain, and many others who prefer anonimity. Jesse is a consumate coach who is able to see instantly how to get the most out of an individual while helping that person maintain their unique way of moving. This is a rare opportunity to train with on of the worlds finest teachers.
I would encourage anyone from any background to consider training with us at this Mountain Retreat it is a great opportunity to add essence into any art.
I have opened this event up to 10 more people as Jesse will be there. If you are interested contact SteveSmith@thelittledojo.com
Topics: David Harris, Kung Fu, Sonny Umpad, Pierre Hartman, Walla Walla, Paul Bax, Ted Wong, Knife Defense, Mixed Martial Arts, Tai Chi, Bruce Lee, Jesse Glover, Jesse Glover's Non-Classical Gung Fu, Chi Kung, Seminars, Steve Smith, Fook Yueng | No Comments »