I am thankful...

I am very thankful for the following people because
of all they have done for me and my academy. The
following is a list of people who have taught
classes at my academy:

1. Susan Gross - JKD and Kali.

2. Mike Regala - JKD and Kali.

3. Steven Romero - JKD and Kali.

4. Morgan Lopez - JKD and Kali.

5. Pete Philips - JKD and Kali.

6. Darin Goo - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

7. Roy Dean - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

8. Brad Hirakawa - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

9. Matt Stansell - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

10. Preston Rawlings - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

11. Manny Rodriguez - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

12. John Le - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

13. Jeff Yurk - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

14. Michio Grubbs - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

15. Tom Tillinghast - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

16. Luke Pomerantz - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

17. Jeff Baldwin - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

18. Ernie Mendez - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

19. Mike Gunlaggasson - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

20. Gonzalo Moral - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

21. Kent McIntyre - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

22. Mike Jen - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

I am also thankful for those who have taught
classes at the academy in my presence:

1. Ryan and Rachel Pratt - Boxing and Kick boxing.

2. Paul Vunak - Jeet Kune Do.

3. Joe Moreira - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

4. Darby Darrow - Defensive tactics and firearms.

I am also thankful for the following people who
contribute to the success of the academy by
always helping out in small ways:

1. Mar Cheung - He takes out he garbage,
vacuums, sweeps and goes out of his way to help
out the new people, etc...

2. Jeff Baldwin - He is now helping out with
classes, takes out the garbage, and is very
encouraging and helpful with new people.

3. Al Lowrimore - He's one of the first to take out
the mats, he sweeps the floor, etc..

4. Susan Gross - Takes out the rolls of toilet paper
and hand towels when all males will not, for picks
up used band-aids and personal effects and puts
them in their proper place, waters the plant,
vacuums, straightens, etc...

5. Jeff Yurk - For charging up the competition team
and running some of my errands.

6. Alicia Anthony - For stepping up to the plate and
helping out with competitions, annoucements and
preparing the team, etc...

7. Dale Lowrimore - For talking with me, sharing
ideas with me, as well as praying with and for me! This man of
God has made a tremendous impact on my life. I am thankful for
his presence in my life!

Without these people having been involved in my
life and my academy, I would not be the martial
artist I am and my academy would not be what it is
today!

Sincerely,

Roy Harris

pfs@sprintmail.com

great post

ttt




That's cool as hell that you take the time out to thank the people that help you. Most people don't.