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Brief Synopsis of N.H. premier Camp!
Forty-eight people assembled in Nashua, New Hampshire to once again celebrate the
art of Modern Arnis as instructed by Grandmaster Jeffrey Delaney and Professor Lisa
McManus. This Camp, hosted by Professor McManus and her N.H. staff, Sensei Jerri
Bruno (Sarge) and Kim Compo remains the premier Modern Arnis Camp for attendance
and enthusiasm. Grandmaster Delaney presented curriculum material and fine-tuned foot
work throughout Camp. His flow and spirited delivery made the time fly….leaving
students anxious for their next lesson with the Grandmaster. Professor McManus
engaged the students with her vigorous yet precise delivery of two-canes to one, trapping
hands and left-on-right tapi-tapi. Her creative approach and love of the art make learning
easy and fun for all. Coined “The Dynamic Duo” last year, Grandmaster Delaney and
Professor McManus along with their well-trained staff create the optimal environment for
learning Modern Arnis. To wear the rank of Lakan, connotes expertise in the martial
art of Modern Arnis. The practicioner must be proficient enough to teach the art.
The rank of Lakan denotes thorough understanding of Modern Arnis.
Joseph Durette of Manchester, NH made this event a family affair with the attendance
of his nephews: Nicholas, Peter, Jeffrey, Nathan, Brody, Thomas and Brian. The ‘Durette
Clan’ arrived well prepared and ready to work. Master Willie Wilson, recipient of the
‘Golden Achievement Lifetime Award 2005 from the WKU Hall of fame, and Master
Melbert Lee, also a recipient of that award in 2003, traveled from Tennessee be a part of
the event held at the Sheraton, Nashua; one of the most impressive hotels in the North
East. These Master’s of Isshinryu Karate exemplify fellowship and devotion to others
while teaching and learning side-by-side with newcomers to Modern Arnis.
Jacqueline Rickson from Massachusetts, enjoyed being the ‘big dude’ while
demonstrating ‘trapping hands’ with her aunt, Professor Lisa McManus; her brother
Michael Rickson had the time of his life training with Master Willie Wilson .
Master Wilson was so impressed with the hard work and committment of the
younger students that he remarked: "I wish that I could take all of you back to
Tennessee and plant you in a cornfield so I could grow another crop of such
dedicated martial artists." To him that was the highlight of the trip.
For further information on Modern Arnis Seminars, Camps, etc..., click the following link.
www.professorpresas.com
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