April 17, 2010

Black Belt Testing Candidates
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From Jeff Anderson: Congratulations to Carl Tyler for his promotion to 4th Dan. As you know, this ranking puts this Martial Artist in the Masters Category. 3rd Dan was earned by Leonard Rosson, Starr Thompson, Richard North and Pierre Ciofassa. 2nd Dan was earned by Robert Foreman, Christopher Kessler, Glenn Paulson, Edward Leverich, Elbert McAnally, and Ramon Cossio. Earning their 1st Dan Black Belt were Jeremy Kuckenbaker, Edward Flosi, Johnathan Thornburg, Ronald Clayton, Thurman Purdiman, Von Verbanic, Christopher Egge, Jorge Luna, Jeremiah Thomas, Leonel Barillas, Tairon Colonel and Conrad Ewy. Testing was held at the Shuyokan Martial Arts Center in Costa Mesa. I would like to thank the Testing Board which consisted of Soke David Dye, Soke Daniel Hect, Shihan Jeff Anderson, Sensei Bob Smith and Sensei Paul Hayes. Congratulations to these talented Martial Artists for a job well done!

January 29, 2010

From Jeff Anderson: I would like to thank the United States Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course (MAIC), Class 3-10, for inviting me to be the guest speaker at their Graduation Ceremony. It was an honor and a privilege to speak in front of the School of Infantry Command Staff, Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and families of the 19 Marines and 1 Navy Corpsman who graduated this very challenging two week course as MCMAP Green Belt Instructors. I would especially like to thank Lieutenant Colonel S.E. Bien and Captain Max Frank.

August 8, 2009

From Jeff Anderson: The Masters Hall of Fame (Hanshi Daniel Hect-CEO) held its 10th anniversary event at the Long Beach Convention Center in conjunction with the Long Beach Internationals. This year the Hall dedicated the event to Martial Artist in Uniform. As an Ambassador, I inducted Bas Ruttan, Shawn Tomkins, Starr Thompson, USMC Captain David Herron, USMC Captain Todd Widman, USMC (RET 1st SGT) Carl Tyler, Ken Rossen, French Foreign Legion General Tamas Weber, LAPD Officer Anthony Ellis, USMC Gysgt Christopher Kessler, Master Greg Jones, Deputy Mark Jones, Deputy Chris Jones and Brian Stone. The event was packed with celebrities and featured Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff and Don "The Dragon" Wilson as guest speakers.

July 26, 2009

From Jeff Anderson: Jeff Anderson and Andy Wiesmann just returned from a week long security job in Kansas City Mo, tough duty but someone has to do it.

June, 2009

From Jeff Anderson: Congratulations to Hanshi Daniel Hect for winning 3 medals at the World Police Games. Dan medaled in Sparring and Forms.

June 20, 2009

Congratulations to Jeff Anderson, for being inducted into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame, for Lifetime Achievement. He also received his Doctorates Degree in Martial Arts Philosophy and Science, from the University of Asian Martial Arts Studies the same day.

June 13, 2009

From Jeff Anderson: Jeff Anderson, Andy Wiesmann, Nick Smolich Ed Igoe, Dave Hopkins, Mike Saenz and Pierre Ciofassa and Kenny Plunkett, conducted a 5-day training program for 31 PSD Marines at Camp Pendleton. I would like to thank the command staff for their support during this contract. These Marines will deploy overseas for 7-9 months and will be tasked with providing protection for their Battalion Commander and visiting VIP's while in theatre. Formations, rescues, hand to hand, building searches and a 12 hour, live fire range exercise were the highlights of this training.

May 19, 2009

From Jeff Anderson: Jeff Anderson, Starr Thompson, Dave Hopkins, Mike Saenz, Brandon Quaid and Pierre Ciofassa conducted a training symposium for the Green belt (MAIC) Martial Arts Instructor Course at School of Infantry (West) The unit volunteers as Subject Matter Experts (SME) each month to introduce these warriors to other fighting styles.

April 15, 2009

From Jeff Anderson: Jeff Anderson, Andy Wiesmann, Dave Hopkins, Mike Saenz, Brandon Quaid, Pierre Ciofassa and Ed Hernandez conducted a training class for the Green belt Martial Arts Instructor Course (MAIC) at Camp Pendleton.

March 20, 2009

From Jeff Anderson: Congratulations to Andy Wiesmann, Patrick Nash and James Hart for their promotion to 5th Dan. As you know, this ranking puts these Martial Artists in the Masters Category. Testing was held at Camp Pendleton. The Board consisted of Jeff Anderson, Andy Wiesmann and James Hart. Testing for 2nd Dan were Ed Igoe, Leonard Rosson, Mark A. Smith, Nick Smolich, Starr Thompson, and James Tucker from Orange County Sheriff's. Earning his 1st Dan Black-belt was SSGT Robert Foreman from the USMC. Robert held the position of Chief Instructor at the Martial Arts Instructor Course (SOI W) and is deploying overseas shortly.

March 17, 2009

From Jeff Anderson: Jeff Anderson, Andy Wiesmann and Starr Thompson became Subject Matter Experts (SME) for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course (SOI West). These men were recognized for their technical skills and teaching ability and will assist the Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors once a month teaching Taiho Jutsu to the graduating class of Marine Instructors. In addition, Anderson & Associates is sponsoring the Gung-Ho Award given to the honor graduate of each class.

January 20, 2009

From Jeff Anderson: This year was started off right! Jeff Anderson, Andy Wiesmann, Nick Smolich and Ed Igoe conducted an 8-day training program for 100 PSD Marines at Camp Pendleton. These Marines will deploy shortly for 7 months and will be tasked with providing protection for their Battalion Commander and visiting VIP's while in theatre. I would also like to thank Master Dave Hopkins, Brandon Quaid and Mike Saenz for their expertise and professionalism teaching survival skills and role playing as bad guys.

October 27, 2008

From Jeff Anderson: I would like to acknowledge the efforts of, and give my thanks to, Paul Hayes of Phase One Web Site Design for his efforts to ensure my biography is first class. Paul, your ongoing efforts are much greatly appreciated.

August 24, 2008

The Brown and Black Belt Registry has been updated. Congratulations to all those who, through their hard work and dedication, have been promoted!

August 20, 2008

From Jeff Anderson: Congratulations to Craig Carrol, GySgt James Frakes, David Herron, Starr Thompson and Todd Widman, for earning their 1st Dan Black-belts. James just returned from Iraq after a 7 month Combat tour. Todd and Dave have separated from the USMC and returned to Montana, where they own and operate Cross Fit, Flathead, a cross training facility for athletes of all disciplines in Kalispell. David also holds a Black-belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAPS). Both men were Marine Corps Captains and served in Iraq as Platoon Commanders. Starr has been involved in the martial Arts for over 20 years. He is currently teaching and training with MMA's elite athletes at Elite Mixed Martial Arts in Westlake Village.

August 18, 2008

I would like to welcome the Marines from the 2/24 PSD home after a second deployment to Iraq. I not only enjoyed the pre-deployment training, I am overwhelmed by the friendships that have developed between us. I want to thank you for your personal sacrifices on the home front, and know that we are all sorry for your losses. We pledge to honor your fallen angels in our future service to the USMC.

August 16, 2008

Congratulations to Leonard Rossen, Nick Smolich and Ed Igoe for their induction into the 2008 Masters Hall of Fame. The event was a huge success and very well attended. I am honored that the Martial Arts Community recognized these trainers of "Brave Men" for their career accomplishments.

October 30 - November 4, 2007

Jeff Anderson and Andy Wiesmann trained another Personal Security Detachment from the U.S. Marines at Twenty-nine Palms, CA. These Marines were trained in protection techniques, skill sets such as close quarter shooting, driving techniques and hand to hand combat skills that supplement their MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program) training program. I would like to thank Kung Fu Master Dave Hopkins, Silvio Macias, Brando Quaid and John Salvitti for the lessons they shared with these Marines. I would also like to thank West Covina Police officers, Kenny Plunkett and Jeff Munn for teaching these Marines Law Enforcement techniques that translate directly to the current Theatre of Operations. These Marines have since deployed to Iraq. This USMC unit makes 1291 Marines trained by Anderson and Wiesmann since 2004.

I would like to welcome the Marines from the 1/24 PSD home after a successful 7 month deployment to Iraq. We had the honor of training these fine young men and I am proud to say this is our first and only unit with no casualties. Congratulations for a job well done, America owes you all a debt of gratitude.

Patrick Nash continues to teach Defensive Tactics for the Riverside Sheriff's Deputy Academy. Pat is responsible for all Basic Academy instruction, the reserve officer 832 PC classes as well as AOT and Probation. Pat spends his free time teaching kick boxing and aerobics at a local training facility.

James Hart, Todd Rheingold and Scott Thielman continue to teach and train Combat Wrestling for Fullerton College Basic Recruit Academy. James, Todd and Keith Bacon are active LAPD SWAT officers. Scott is working a special assignment for LAPD.

Andy Hwang is teaching Arrest and Control Tactics (ARCON) for LAPD but has recently been tasked to supplement the recruit training division for several new recruit classes.

Richard North is a K-9 Deputy for San Diego Sheriff's. He is also the owner-operator of Southbay Jui Jitsu Club in Chula Vista, CA. Richard has studied Jui Jitsu under Professor Roy Harris and is about to test for his Brown Belt in Jui Jitsu.

Gary Cates, Heath Baker, Carson Simmons and Derrick McGowan all work for a company specializing in bail recovery and fugitive apprehension.

Chris Barsteceanu and Leonard Rosson are both teaching Defensive Tactics for College of the Sequoias Basic Police Academy, AOT and Probation. Chris also teaches MMA at the Hanford Fight Club in Hanford, California.

Nick Smolich and Ed Igoe continue to train all things tactical and are very involved in Defensive Tactics as it relates to Law Enforcement survival training.

John Garzon has been reassigned to the West Coast working for DHS/ICE Detention.

Colonel Mark A. Smith is the officer in charge 4th Marine Division Forward West continues to train and deploy hard charging United States Marines to foreign lands.

Chris Waters is working as a patrol Sgt. for Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

May 27, 2007

Jeff Anderson was given a promotion to 6th Dan and the establishment of an Affiliated Dojo by Hanshi Daniel Hect. Jeff has been training under Hanshi Daniel Hect since 1994.

Posted May 20, 2007:

• Daniel Hect has assumed the position of C.E.O. of the Masters Hall of Fame as Stephen Spry stepped down from the position to pursue other opportunities.
• Daniel Hect–promotion to 8th Dan and recognized by the World Professional Black Belt Martial Arts Organization.
• Shudokan Ryu testing May 27th at Sensei Dye's dojo: 1300 hrs
• Jeff Anderson–promotion to 6th Dan and establishment of an Affiliated Dojo.
• Robert Posslenzny–promotion to 6th Dan and establishment of an Affiliated Dojo.

Dear Mr. Hect:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the fantastic job you did on June 26th. All comments I have heard are of a positive nature. The fact that many of the women are anxious to participate in another such class is a tribute to the quality of the presentation.

It's nice to know that there are those concerned about the safety of women to spend their time teaching this class. Based on the feedback, we are tentatively thinking of scheduling another class in early in the fall.

We look forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely,
Roberta Floyd, Ed.D.