Testimonials from Teachers

Silent Dragon Schools

 

I have the highest regard for your martial skills, but an even higher appreciation for your heart.  Thank you for contributing your enthusiasm, openness, and generosity of spirit.  You have the energy, attitude, physical attributes and raw athleticism to be among the best at push hands.  I appreciate the trust you have shown me already and look forward to many future adventures.                                                 

-Rick Barrett          

                                                          6 time National Champion         Staten Island

 

You are a wonderful student, a conscientious teacher, oh yes, and just an all around good guy (ah shucks).  A little cracked but aren't we all.

                                                -Robert Mann       

                                                                                                          Hamden, CT

 

Thank you for caring so much about your friends, students and the martial way in general.  I am very glad to call you a close friend and peer.                                                  

-Sidney Werthan

                                                          Sun Beh Nim                                       Boston

                                                                   West Haven Academy of Karate

 

We enjoyed your instruction last year.  You are extremely generous.  You came down and helped us and did not charge us.  I especially enjoy your philosophy in training.   So many instructors teach only for competition.  I fear that true martial art spirit is being lost over the broken bones of competitors.

                                                -Mr. John Cuddy

                                                          TaeKwon Do Instructor             Guilford

                                                                   Guilford TaeKwon Do

 

... it’s been a great year again for our Eastern Philosophy classes thanks to you...we all really truly, deeply appreciate all of your time and talents and chi.

                                                -Jim Petela                                         Branford

                                                          Eastern Philosophy Instructor

                                                                   Branford High School

 

The kids truly enjoy having you in class. This year has been an amazing experience and one that has been made much better and meaningful with your presence and insights.  Universally, the kids say that having authentic speakers in class makes what we discuss more real and you take the cake in that respect.

-David H. Gruendel                             Branford

                                                          History Dept. Chair, Branford High School

 

Once again, you have exalted me to sing.  For the first time in a very long time, I am feeling myself again. It's such a pleasure to have my resolve and clarity back again.  Thank you again for walking with me on my path of healing, for allowing yourself to be utilized in this way.  Thank you for your loving hands of way. Eternally grateful…

 

                                                -Ahlam Shalhout, author                      Waterford

                                                          Expressions Woven

 

You have gifted me with so much and I am grateful.  Your visit was awesome ~ the classes you taught, and the time we got to just visit a little.  Simple things like your generosity and joyfulness and some of the things you said in class ~ it has all been with me in a really good way.  There are so many people and yet only a few that I feel alive and giving it their best shot ~ this is what I am grateful for.

                                        Kelly Grey, yoga teacher           Prescott, AZ

                                                          Suranadi Kula School of Yoga Arts & Ayurveda

                             and Yavapai College