Martial Arts & Children's Wellness
Credits & Recognition
One thing that i like about brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the ritual they sometimes have when someone receives a new rank. When someone is promoted they roll (spar/train) with everyone in class. They do this because you owe your newly acquired rank to everyone that has been a part of your journey in receiving this rank. I like the ritual and I shall pass it on. My presentation at the 2012 HAPHERD Conference could not have been possible without the following people.
Production
James Bennett - Greenline Mixed Media arts
Mr. Bennett is an exceptionally talented music composer, digital media editor and web developer/editor. Without his help this video could not have happened. Acting as cameraman, producer, editor and director he truly is a partner in this and the future projects we hatched in the wee hours of the morning while editing! Please do pay respects by checking his website out at the link above and listen to some of the great music he has composed.
Don McDaniels & his family - Atmas'Sphere Entertainment
The McDaniels family have truly amazed me in their capacity for generosity, humility and talent. One of my favorite stories I tell of children and martial arts is that of little Kashi teaching at Intermediate Muay Thai class of 60+ people at UCLA! Truly inspiring to me as an instructor. Don not only took time out of his schedule to appear in the video, but also provided key media equipment including cameras and mikes so that the presentation could have that professional edge.
Mr. McDaniels has produced professional level productions via his Entertainment company 'Atmas'Sphere Entertainment. Please check out the website for the next big martial arts production "Muay Thai in America" and The website of his son Khayman McDaniels and the Ninja Chronicles. You can also find some of Mr. McDaniels photography and Khayman's modeling at his personal site www.donmcdaniels.com.
Mr. McDaniels has produced professional level productions via his Entertainment company 'Atmas'Sphere Entertainment. Please check out the website for the next big martial arts production "Muay Thai in America" and The website of his son Khayman McDaniels and the Ninja Chronicles. You can also find some of Mr. McDaniels photography and Khayman's modeling at his personal site www.donmcdaniels.com.
Children's Martial Arts Instructors
Guro Daniel Lonero - XTMA Training
Music by James Bennett.
Guro Daniel Lonero has a passion for teaching martial arts to children. As you can tell from the videos he knows what he is talking about and he is someone that will provide your child with the right tools to grow up into a well balanced and confident individual. He assists Guro Dan Inosanto with the Little Dragons program at the World Famous Inosanto Academy. Please pay respects to him by visiting his martial arts training website at the link above. In addition click the picture to check out a promo video* of his seminars.
Guro Reza moazezi - The Way of No Way
Guro Reza has a magical way about his style of teaching and development of his students and his team. He creates fierce loyalty because he gives everything he has for the betterment of others. He has just embarked on the greatest martial arts adventure ever...opening his own school and it is more than a success, it pushes the boundaries and take modern martial arts instruction more than a few steps in the right direction. Please pay respects and take a look at his amazing school website at the link above.
Parents & Children
Todd & Casey Bigelow - Todd Bigelow Photography
Todd Bigelow was also instrumental in the production of this video, without his expertise and the use of his cameras and sound equipment many of the interviews could not have been filmed. Not only a great father as many of you saw in the video, but a great training partner also....not to mention pretty badass photographer! Please pay respects and take a look at some of his work at the link above. Casey Bigelow is one of the most mature and well balanced 15 year olds I have ever met. I have no doubt that whatever vocation he chooses to pursue, he will excel in it as he has done in martial arts.
Chris & Skye Bruce - SnizzleSticks - surf, skate & media
A true lover of life, Mr. Bruce is the coolest dad around, as can be seen by how happy and lively Skye is. A constant at the Inosanto Academy Chris and Skye tag team in their training, with Dad watching daughter in the Little Dragons and daughter watching Dad in the adult classes. For a 7 year old to entertain herself while her Dad trains shows a true love and respect for him that only comes from great parenting.
Tim Becherer - Writer & Director
Thank you to Mr. Becherer for his assistance in camera setup and his insightful narrative on his martial arts journey as a child. One of the Inosanto academy family members, Tim will always be there to lighten the mood with a jest or two! Please pay respects and check out his website above and of the other projects he is involved with;
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