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Dear Master Steve,
Wow, 35 years as a black belt! Where does that time go? That's some accomplishment but, in your case, it's a small part of a career that has shaped the martial arts world in many ways. Thousands of teachers know who you are, follow you, learn from you, and are or have been inspired by you; I am one of those people.
Having spent some time with you, I know you are very disciplined in your approach to martial arts, to your career, and to your playtime. Most of us would be lucky if we had half of your focus and concentration (I'd be lucky if I had 1/100th!).
As you know, life is just too darn short to do things you don't want to do and that's one of the things I admire most about you; you always seem to be doing exactly what you want to do. Way to go!
Thank you for being a role model for martial arts excellence. You always keep yourself in tip-top shape, you're so steady and straight-forward in your schools, and you're always involved in the martial arts community in a way that benefits others.
We're fortunate to have you as a part of our "village." The martial arts world is a better place because of your work and energy. I know I'm not alone in owing you a debt of gratitude!
Your friend,
Tom Callos

Fariborz Azhakh:

Kyoshi,

Thank you for the gift that you have been and difference that you have made in my personal and business life.
Congratulation on your 35th anniversay.
Your friend,
Fariborz Azhakh

Comments

Cecil Peoples

Mr. Lavallee,
Congratulations on your 35th anniversary, what a mile stone that is. You are a inspiration to a lot of people,you have changed a lot of martial artist lives for the better. You are an insparation to me and I no longer have a studio. My student and friend Chuck Cordova speaks so highly of you, thanks for the leadership you have given him. I wish you another great 35 years.
Kudos,

Fari Salievski

Mr Lavalle,
Congratulations on your achievement & those yet to come.
Your presence,influence & inspiration has not only touched me in my martial arts & business life but also many others here in Australia.
The global martial arts community will always be in your debt for not only being a great teacher but a great example.
Sincerely yours,

Sydney - Australia

KC LaVallee

Kyoshi:
I have seen you grow over the past 25yrs and I have to see that I am amazed by your Dedication, Determination and Drive toward the Martial Arts. You lead by Example and that helps the rest of us follow your lead.
As your wife, I couldn"t be prouder of you!!! I admire your discipline with your workouts and nutrition and self development. It is awesome. 24/7! Can"t wait to see what the next 50 years bring :)
Congratulations on all your success. It is well deserved!
Love you!!!! KC:)

Edward Mercer

You personify "LBEEE!"
Getting to work behind the scenes with you on a daily basis is awe inspiring. Your passion for wanting to help people through the martial arts is unparalleled. I am truly honored to be a part of the USA Black Belt Team.
I can only imagine what the next 35 years will bring!
Thanks for your dedication and motivation!
Edward Mercer
Marketing Director
LaVallee"s USA Black Belt Champions

Jason David Frank

Kyoshi,
Thank you for all you have done for me!!
OSU or as i used to say OSH!! lol

Weston and Morgan Mildren Kyoshi, We have trained under you for about 11 years, and although some of the times have seemed very difficult, We would not change it for anything. You are such an inspiration for everybody and we are truely blessed to have a Kyoshi like you. You and Master KC have been like a second family to us for as long as we can remember and we love, and respect you, and hope to make you proud. We are looking forward to our journey together for the advancement of Martial Arts.
Our love and respect,

Jason Kifer

Kyoshi LaVallee,
I am not sure if you remember me but you"ve been a huge inspiration to me since the first time I met you over 18 years ago at an EFC Convention. The energy and enthusiasm you have for your students and the martial arts is amazing and has motivated me to become the best I can be in all I do. I would like to congratulate you on 35 wonderful years. What a fantastic accomplishment?! Thank you for all you have done for me and others in the martial arts. I wish you, your wife and schools continued success.
God bless,
Superstar Karate

Tim White

Kyoshi Lavalle,
Congratulations on your successes in the Martial Arts over the past 35 years. I am sure you have influenced many martial artist in your time. We pray that your next 35 years are as successful.
Molum Pai Kung Fu

Bad news: time flies, Good news: You are the pilot.

Craig Haley

Kyoshi,
Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment! You have been a role-model of mine for over 20 years now. You are the ultimate example of LBEEE. Thank you for your leadership and mentoring.
The best is yet to come!

Tony Blauer

When I was a teenager, back in the 70"s, ican remember watching Steve competing up in Montreal...thinking "thank goodness I"m a green belt and don"t have to fight him!!"
I watched in awe as he kicked through all opponents...this was 30+ years ago and even then Steve had a maturity and focus about him, it doesn"t surprise me to see how he"s evolved into a mentor and icon. Congrats Steve..

John Nottingham Kyoshi:
Congratulations on 35 years! Thank you for being a role model and inspiration to me.
All our students at the USA Martial Arts locations in Arizona salute you.
Respectfully,
USA Martial Arts Academies of Arizona

John WIll

Dear Steve,
congratulations on this milestone. To me, you are living proof that there can indeed be a successful marriage of business acumen and serious martial arts practice. Apart from that though, I just LIKE you. The world is a small place - and smaller for martial artists than most - and for any who are seeking excellence in their lives, crossing paths with you is simply an inevitability. You"re a lighthouse in what can often be a stormy sea - keep shining my friend,
warmest regards,
Australia

Richard Holdstock Kyoshi Lavelle,
Keep on inspiring and motivating..May your next 35 years be equally so.. From all the guys at Goju Ryu Bushido Karate Academy..Sydney Australia

Elma Rosa Campbell Dear Mr. Master.
Congratulations, hope someday I can meet you and lear from you in person.

Gilberto Pauciullo Kyoshi, many compliments for your long Martial Arts 35th anniversary . My best regards the WMSKPKAC / WLOMA-KIM /WAMAF President, Prof.Gilberto Pauciullo.

B. Ravindra kumar Kyoshi Steve Lavallee"s Congratulations on your 35th anniversary on your achievement The global martial arts community will always be in your debt for not only being a great teacher but a great example.I wish you, all the sucesses for the future programes which u have planned to do so. Onece again Congratulations.
B. Ravindra Kumar
Gen Sec (A.P.State Kung fu Sports Association, A.P.
INDIA

Kathy Dallas Kyoshi,
Congratulations on this accomplishment and all you have done. You are a leader and an inspiration to family,friends and all who have the honor to meet you. You have the determination and focus of no one I have ever known. You are an incredible mentor who is able to teach focus but also have a sense of humor which the combination draws success out of those around you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of and Awesome team.

When hit with negative, counter with positive

ihab eyada Congratulation on your 35th anniversay.
Your friend,
ihab eyada
egypt

Frank Scaccia

Osu Kyoshi,
How did I get so lucky? For me to just have happened to grow up in Liverpool, New York where you started your first school seems incredibly lucky. Thanks to that, I"ve been influenced in a positive direction for the past 22 years. You"ve always been a role model to me and watching you grow and develop your physical and business skills over the years has been most inspiring. I am so grateful for our relationship that just keeps getting better and better. It"s exciting to think of the journey that is still ahead of us.
Happy 35th anniversary as a Black Belt! You"re the BEST!

Shihan Moti Horenstein

OsunKyoshi Faust AS A mantor and a freind you are amezing you tech and direct me so mutch your influance so many pepole you the best Faust want to be like kyoshi wean i grow upFaust Osu Faust Shihan

Kathy Faust

Kyoshi,
Congratulations on your past, present, & future success. I truly appreciate all you"ve given to the martial arts. Thank you for you"re contributions. You"ve come a LONG way....

Luciano Di Genova Mr. Lavallee, Congratulations on your 35th anniversary.

Beth Waldorf Kyoshi,
Congratulations on your major accomplishment of 35 years in the martial arts! I have been training with you all for 10 years. You never cease to inspire and motivate your students as well as staff to be our best in the martial arts as well as in life.
With much respect,

David Lowe

Dear Master Lavallee
Cogratulations on reaching such a great landmark on you choosen path and i would personally like to thank you for the support you have showed us at here at Bytomic and appearing on our UK Martial Arts College in the past. It is, and has ALWAYS been a pleasure every time i see you (my once a year treat)! You are one of the most humble people i know in our industry. Here"s to the next 35! I will always remember those guidelines you taught me....thanks and congratulations again.
All the best sir.
Bytomic Martial Arts Ltd
Buckingham
UK

George Chung

Dear Master LaVallee,
Congratulations! Your teaching and your success is an inspiration! I wish you the very best to you and your family in the many more great years to come!!!!

Dennis Emond

Kyoshi,
Congratulations on you 35th anniversary, your the Best! Thank you for helping, guiding, and pushing me to were i am in life today. Your a great mentor and friend.

Vincent Pratico Osu! Kyoshi
35 years is a steller achievment! Congratulations. Thank you so much for your inspiration and dedication to your students, from my first classes as a white belt(which you bowed us in) to my latest achievement of 3rd dan, you have been there. Congratulations again for everything!

Lee Stuart Kyoshi,
I do not believe you truly understand the impact you have made in the martial arts industry and especially in the hearts and minds of martial artists everywhere. So few have taken their students, schools and passionate career to a WNL (Whole-nother-level)as you have.
Thank you for being a mentor and having helped shaped the lives of so many.
HOW DID WE GET SO LUCKY?
Lee and Kaaren Stuart

James McMurray

Kyoshi Lavalle.
Wow! Has it been that long? With your enthusiasm and motivational aura, time seems to stand still. Congratulations on the first 35 years and look forward to celebrating your next 35 years (smile). You are AWESOME!
Brothers in Martial Spirit
House of Discipline

Michelle Emond Congratulations on all your sucesses. 35 years is an amazing acomplishment and I am glad that I have had the oppertunity to be apart of that. You truley are an amazing person and an excellent role model. I thank you for sharing all of your wisdoms with myself and all those surrounded by you! You rock!

Julius Melegrito

Kyoshi Lavalle,
On behalf of Philippine Martial Arts Alliance, I would like to personally thank you for your contribution to the martial arts industry both technically and professionally.
Your 35 years of inspiration, dedication, encouragement and service make all of us hold ourselves to higher standards. You are a role-model to all! Congratulations!

reza ghasry

master lavalle,congratulation on your 35th anniversary,we all owe you a debt of gratitude for being our role model of martial art excellence, and for your influence in our dojos . you are an inspiration.

Master Bob Brewer

Kyoshi Lavalle, Congratulations on 35 years in the arts. I started back in 1972 myself and have 37 years in, WOW now were the old guys in the art"s. Through your many years in the arts I know you have made many changes in peoples lifes and remember they will never forget the kindness and compassion you shown in teaching your art. Congratulations and all the best to you and your Martial Arts family.
Respect and Honor

Ron Shewmaker congratulations Kyoshi Lavalle - 35 years in Martail Arts makes one proud - and they deserve the pride.
Good to see these things and share. I often wonder what will happen to all tradional M/A in the future.
My best to you and all teachers in all M/A such as you.

Alex Hand Kyoshi,
Congratulations on your 35 years of success. I really appreciate everything you and your team have done for my martial arts training. After having previously been part of another system I can"t think of any other place that I would rather be. I look forward to spending many years to come at home in your school.

Kevin Huunjin Cullen Kyoshi Lavalle, Congratulations on this milestone in your career. Isn"t funny how so many you trained with side by side in the beginning are so far removed from the arts yet you still shine, motivate and improve the lives of so many. It is our duty to those who came before us to continue this legacy of our respective arts. Much continued success and may the accolades flow toward you as you truly deserve them.
Highest Regards,
Founder Ateru Worldwide Association

Sensei Robert Duzoglou Kyoshi,
Wow what a life! If you wanted to make your mark, and have your life count, you have done it in a wonderful Way. My life has been richer for knowing you.
God Bless.
Kindest regards,

Dana L. Stamos

When I taught school I use to tell my students to discover something they love to do and then find a way to make a living doing it. You are the perfect example of my philosophy. Not only do you do what you love, you instill in others a love for what you do. We look forward to your next 35 years. Thank you!

Matthew Reagan Kyoshi,
Congratulations on 35 years of making a difference! I also want to thank you for not giving up on me. You have been a true inspiration for me to continue on my personal journey to Black Belt. I"m so lucky to have met you! God Bless you and keep you.
With utmost respect,

Paul Reavlin

Kyoshi Lavallee,
Thank you for all of your hard work. You have made a significant impact in the growth of our industry.
I have found that your lessons extend way beyond the martial arts and I am grateful to be able to learn from you experience.
Congratulations. 35 yrs - thats awesome!
Revgear

Ken Roetman Osu Kyoshi,
How did I get so lucky? Because I decided to join the BEST Martial Arts School on the PLANET!
Congratulations on your wonderful journey and your 35th anniversary. When I joined the Boca Raton Lavallee"s School, I had no idea that I would be joining a school that would be offering so much more then just Phenomenal martial arts training.
Your passion, inspiration, dedication and amazing motivation to all of us are a gift that we should all be grateful for.
I wish you nothing but continued success in your next 35 years.
Continue to inspire thousands and remember to Live With Passion!
With utmost respect,

MIke Swain

Kyoshi Lavallee,
Congradulations on 35 Years. Your work ethic is second to none. It has always been a pleasure to do Business with you and learn about the Martial Arts Industry.
Keep Training hard !
Your Friend and Fan,

Cindy Fitzpatrick Dear Kyoshi,
Congratulations on 35 years as a Black Belt. You are truly an inspiration as both a martial artist and as a businessman and I count it a great honor to know you and to train in your system. Best wishes for thirty five more years of great success.

Sr. Master Ron Sell

Kyoshi,
Thank you for your inspiration and influence. I admire and respect your leadership. No one else has had as much of an impact in my life as you sir.
Your loyal and eager student,

Linda Vogel Kyoshi,
Congratulations on your 35th year anniversary. You have had such a temendous impact on the world of Martial Arts and are an inspiration to us all. Respectfully,

Fatih ince Dear Kyoshi,
Congratulations on 35 years as a Black Belt and your 35th anniversary.From all the guys at Miyagi Dojo/Toronto, ON.Canada
Fatih ince
Chief Instructor

Robert, Sandra and Jasmin Hercules Dear Master LaVallee,
Congratulations on your 35th Anniversary. We remember the first time we met you and how nice you were to us. You made us feel very special. Thank you for all your time and energy that you have spent with us, teaching us and setting the examples for us to follow. You have encouraged us and we will never forget you and all our friends that we have met at East Coast Karate. Our love and respect to you always. Once again, Congratulations!!!!!
The Hercules Family

TNT, Today Not Tomorrow

Rudy W. Timmerman Master Lavallee:
I met you many years ago at some of the EFC conventions, and I became a fan... just love your motivation and high energy. You have made a huge impact on martial arts. The members of NKMAA and I wish you well my friend.
Rudy
National Korean Martial Arts Association

Lamon Kersey Congratulations
Kyoshi Lavallee
Your a perfect example of what the martial arts, can do for you.
Lamon Kersey
Mr. Kersey"s Karate
Windsor, Ontario

Farshad Azad

Thank you for raising the bar for excellence in martial arts and our industry with your energy, and enthusiasm! We need more people like you in this world! Congratulations! Ooss!

Molly Scaccia Osu Kyoshi,
Congratulations on your wealth of success! Thank you for all that you do for those of us fortunate to be a part of your life. I am grateful to be a part of your organization and for the positive influence you have on our lives. You are the best :)

john edelson How did I get so lucky? I followed my son into martial arts and found a great addition to my life at the national training center. Thanks & Congrats on the continued success. BBat50.com

Dave Kovar

Osu Kyoshi,
Thanks for all of your wisdom and leadership. I am proud to call you my friend.

Grandmaster John Beluschak

Congradulations on your 35th Blackbelt anniversary.You were a huge inpsriration on my martail arts carrer.I thank you for our many conversations regarding this great business we are in.You are a first class person and martial arts leader.I am honored to have you as a friend and a role model.
Grandmaster John Beluschak
American Judo-Hapkido Inst.

Jesse Morse Osu Kyoshi,
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments and the many more to come! I learned so much under your guidance in the Boca Raton Lavallee"s School. I appreciate all your generosity and will definately use your passion for life to guide me in mine. You"re one in a million. Dr. Jesse A. Morse

Mike Vacca

Osu Kyoshi,
It is an honor and a privilege to have you as an instructor, a mentor, and a friend. You continue to be a shining example of everything that is positive about the martial arts. Congratulations, and I wish you 35 more happy years!!!

Angela Mello Dear Kyoshi
Congratulations on your 35 years of success. I thank you for helping us to find what we like to do. Rejuvenate
Mind, Body and Spirit.

Gavin D. Caddy Kyoshi:
You are an inspiration to all who have ever trained with you or under your direction. As a person who has always valued physical training, being a student of yours has brought me to a new level of fitness which has lasted more than ten years now. Congrats on your accomplishment of 35 years as a kohai and blackbelt champion.

GRANDMASTER S.R. MORELAND KYOSHI,CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 35 YEAR MARK.
I STUMBLED ACROSS YOUR SCHOOL OVER 20 YEARS AGO,DURING THE AAU TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS.
I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH WHAT I SAW THEN, AND AM EQUALLY IMPRESSED EVEN MORE SO TODAY.
I WITNESSED THE CHARACTER OF A MAN WHO HAD THE ABILITY TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER AND ENJOY HARDWORK IN THE PROCESS.MR. LAVALLEE,
YOU ARE 1ST CLASS.

Dani Dorsett Oos Kyoshi. Congratulations on achieving such a milestone. Thank you for sharing your passion of the martial arts; you have inspired so many people.

Punong Guro John Bain Kyoshi,
Congratulations! This is a GREAT milemarker. I have read many of your articles and they are always inspiring. Keep up the GREAT work. Keep Looking Up!
God Bless!
Respectfully,
John Bain
Punong Guro
Lima Katipunan Karate Kuntaw

GRANDMASTER CARLOS A. GUACHE DIAZ KYOSHI Lavallee FELICITACIONES DESD CARACAS VENEZUELA EN SUS 35 ANIVERSARIOS, Maestro Esperamos que Pueda Seguir Enseando por 100 Aos Mas y Que su Ejemplo Perdure en el Tiempo Suerte y que Dios lo Bendiga Atentamente la Familia. ALCNVEDV-GMGK.

Shihan Mohammad Mansouri Fard Dear Kyoshi
Congratulations on your 35 years of success. I thank you for helping us to find what we like to do. Rejuvenate
Mind, Body and Spirit.

Best Regards
Osu!

Kim Maher Congratulations Kyoshi on your 35th Anniversary!I attended a Parent Appreciation Day at NTC a little over 8 years ago and it turned into a day that would forever change my life. I am so thankful for the opportunity I had to work and train with you. There is nothing more motivating than to have Kyoshi on the floor! Your direction and guidance has truly changed my life. Thank you. Looking forward to many more years - and a lot of Tough Love....You Rock!!!

Duane R. Ethington Congrates, my brother/friend. I, myself, am in my 41st year of teaching, so I do know what an accomplishment you have completed. It is so very rewarding, though, knowing that somewhere along the way you have given so much of yourself to your students and then watch as they, in turn, give and pass on the things you have shown them. Again, congrates.
Duane Ethington
Founder Iss-Hogai Jujitsu

Christine L. Mitchell Kyoshi, Congratulations on your 35th year mark. I just want you to know that the energy, wisdom, confidence and the wonderful person you are have made me a better person and able to excel to places of victory i thought i could never reach. I honor you and respect more than you yourself can ever imagine. All of the sensei"s and trainers and your sunshine smiling Master K.C. makes everyones day, everyday. always from the heart. Rock On Kyoshi!!! You are the best Sir, and i am so proud to stand within you light.

Olivia Plana Congratulations Quioshi!!!!!!! I appreciate everything you have done for everyone in the black belt family and for creating such a strong bond where I was able to grow both physically and mentally. Thanks to your 35 years of hard work, perserverence, and TOUGH LOVE you have created such a wonderful goal and dojo that made me do things I never thought possible. Thank you so much for everything and CONGRATULATIONS! You rock Quioshi! ~Olivia

Carlos Sonzini OSU KYOSHI, Congratulations on 35 years of success sir !!! I wanted to thank you as well because not only I was able to become a black belt under your system but also you taught me everything of what I know in business and I have been able to pursue martial arts as a carreeer, You have been a great mentor and a perfect role model to follow, my admiration for you gets bigger and bigger after seing everything you do with so much passion. I definitelly wish you many more years of success, You are the best !!! Osu, "the bull "

Ivan Kravitz Kyoshi,
I truly believe that your contribution to the Martial Arts in the last 35 years have impacted the lives of thousands of people...I"m very lucky to be your student, and I sincerely thank you for all you have done for me and my family...Congratulations on your milestone...I have a feeling you have just begun...I can"t wait for the next 35 years...great stuff still to come...You are the best!!! Osu,
Ivan Kravitz

Claudine Mesnil Kyoshi,
Congratulations on an impressive achievement 35 years in the making. Your leadership by example has stayed with me throughout all of these years and often times I find myself living by the many of the principles you instilled in me so long ago. I am proud to have been your student and I congratulate you on a lifetime of success.
Much love and gratitude,
Claudine Mesnil

Master Rod Bohorquez Kyoshi Lavallee,
Congradulations on 35 Years. Your dedication and contribution towards the martial arts has been like no other.It has always been a pleasure to visite you and learn the Martial Arts Business. Keep on doing what your doing and you will keep on seeing smiles on more school owners and students.
Shim Myung Do
Miami

Keith Thompson Osu Kyoshi,
Congrats on your first 35 years. Your guidance since 1991 has been an inspiration for me to always take it to HNL (hole nuther level). :-) Your mentorship and especially your friendship over the last several years has been invaluable for Debbie and I. No one was happier when you started MAUI and that, along with time spent on the EFC Board, has provided me with so many gems! I look forward to your friendship and your guidance for your 2nd 35 years.
Sir, you Rock!!!
Your friend,

joe ingrati Dear Sir,
I would like to congratulate you on your milestone.Your contributions to the Martial Arts Industry are an inspiration to many Instructors world wide who aspire to emulate your achievements,reading about you and listning to you talk motivate me to train harder to become a better martial artist. All the best and may you have another 35 years of success and a mentor to us all.

Jeff S. Wilson Osu Kyoshi
Congratulations on your kachi!!! When we first met 14 years ago I knew that you would be the mentor, life coach and friend that you"ve become today. We can"t predict the future, however, we can create it. I want to thank you for the lifestyle that we have created together as a team. How did I get so lucky?!!! JW

Chris Natzke

Master LaValle:
Congratulations on a truly spectacular accomplishment. More importantly, thank you for all you do to inspire countless people throughout the martial arts world.
Chris Natzke
Family Martial Arts Center
Aurora, Colorado

Jose DiCervo It is awesome. Give my congrats to an awesome person and martial artist. Congrats Kyoshi

Christopher Rappold

Kyoshi,
You have positively effected thousands of martial arts teachers which means millions of students. You impact on me over the past 17 years has been profound. I am continually inspired by the never ending example of excellence you set. Thank you for making such a lasting difference in my personal and professional life.
Christopher Rappold
Personal Best Karate
Norton Ma

Jim Andrello

Kyoshi,
Congratulations!! I feel very privileged and honored to be your student, thanks for the tremendous impact you have had on my life. I look forward to many more great years together. Thanks! for everything.

Mike Galindo Osu Kyoshi!
Congratulations on 35 of training in the martial arts. It"s been almost 5 years now and ever since the moment I met you, you"ve never ceased to amaze me. Your level of fitness, your dedication to your team and family, and your undying desire to always get better, you"re always climbing. I look forward to the next 35 years!

Mare Sgarlata

Osu Kyoshi
35 Years and going strong!!!
Thank you for being a coach, a friend, a mentor, and a "big" brother to me for over 28 years. It"s easy to be loyal to such a good person. Congratulations!
You"re the Best,

Jeff Sgarlata

Osu Kysohi,
Your Discipline, Determination, and Drive is what keeps us all going strong. Thank you for all that you have for me over the years. I look forward to many more years in the future. Congratulations, YOU ROCK!!!!

Enzo Aliotta Osu Kyohsi,
You rock!! Congratualations on your 35 year anniversary.
Thanks for all the motivation and inpsiration you have given me and my students.
Best,

David Baker Osu Kyoshi!
Congrats on your 35th year!
Thank you for your inspiration!
You have had an incredible impact on my life.
I thank you for your wisdom and guidance.
Congratulations!

Michelle Maloof Kyoshi. Congratulations on 35 years. I want to thank you for your inspiration and dedication.
You"re a great example of "constant and never ending improvement". Thank you for you"re continuous leadership and guidance.

Rob Colasanti

Kyoshi LaVallee,
On behalf of NAPMA and Martial Arts Professional magazine, I want to personally congratulate you on your 35th anniversary in the martial arts. As I said in the recent Sounds of Success interview that you and I did for the all of the NAPMA members, you"re a huge inspiration to all...in so many different ways. Thanks for being such a great leader within the martial arts industry. I wish you continued success in all that you do...always.
With Respect,
Rob Colasanti
President, NAPMA/MAPro Magazine

Stef Walkling Osu Kyoshi!
Congratulations first and foremost!
Thank you for your belief and constant motivation. You truly LBEEE and I am proud to be a kohai and a part of the unstoppable force known as the USA Black Belt Champions.
You da best!

I am

"I am a Success Magnet.
I attract the positive and repel the negative.
I have confidence, courage, conviction and enthusiasm.
I'm the Best! I'm the Best! I'm the Best!"

Tommy Lee

Congratulations!!!
Of course all of us congradulate you for your 35 years of dedication to the Martial Arts and your Studio"s, but I wanted to also thank you for the impact you have had on the Martial Arts Industry as a whole. You have inspired many Martial Artists around the country and world. I also wanted to thank you for each time you made time for me when I have visited your studio un-announced (which was every time). I know first hand how busy a studio with over 500 students is, so thanks for always being professional and taking the time to visit with me while I"m there. Your a class act. Best of Luck for your next 35 years :-)

Ray Thompson

Kyoshi, we are blessed to have you as a leader and mentor to so many of us. It has been more than 15 years ago when you said to me "Ray would you rather influence 35 lives or 350 lives", this was when I only had 35 students and thought that that was the way it was supposed to be in order to produce the best students. That statement hit me like a TON of bricks and opened my eyes to my TRUE mission as a Martials Arts educator. I now have more that 600 students and they ALL are better for having the experience the Martial Arts offers. It"s because you had the time to speak to me, the little guy, that so many in South Carolina are blessed!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH, and for the inspiration1

Dylan Maher Kyoshi,
Congratulations on your 35 years of success. Thanks for all the guidance and tough love you"ve given me. You Rock! -Dylan Maher :)

Javier Pena Kyoshi, congratulations on a spectacular achievement! I can"t begin to express how much you"ve impacted my life through the martial arts. Without your inspiration these past 7 years, I don"t know where I would be today. One thing"s for sure, I can"t wait to see what the next 35 years has in store for the dojo! Thank you for being a role model to me and to so many others. With all respect, JP

Chris Chapin Kyoshi,
Congratulations on your 35th anniversary! I am always motivated and inspired by you! Thank you for all that you"ve done! I look forward to the years to come!

Theron Feidt Kyoshi,
Congratulations on 35 years. Your motivation is endless. Thank you for everything your do.

Roger Krahl Kyoshi,
Congratulations on your 35th anniversary!!
I thank God for having you in my life and starting me on this journey in the martial arts. Thanks for everything and God Bless you.
Respectfully,

Marc Emmi Kyoshi,
I didnt know much about martial arts when I first walked into the Liverpool Dojo, but I knew that I had found something special. Your inspiration and belief in people seems limitless, and it has enabled so many to see their own potential. We all have great reasons to celebrate your Black Belt anniversary. Your vision and influence has impacted my life and family in countless positive ways over the years. I could never thank you enough. Congratulations!

Dawn DeAngelo Kyoshi,
You are an inspiration! Congratulations on your accomplishments, which are many!!! They make the journey that you have for yourself and for us that much more enriching! Thirty-five years is a special milestone. I am proud of you as we all are, and proud to be a memeber of your Black Belt Family!
My personal thanks for your belief and support of my journey for my black belt. Ous Kyoshi!

Matthew Turner Kyoshi,

WOW 35 years and still going strong
YOU ROCK and CONGRATS!!!!

Thank you so much for the 22 years of inspiration. I know that when i say this i can speak for all. You have been a pioneer and visionary. Your leadership has touched hundreds maybe even thousands... I am honerd to have been shown by you what can be accomplished with unwavering focus and passion... Congrats on you'r first 35 yrs of C.A.N.I
Lifetime student friend,

Mark Gildemeester Kyoshi,
Wow 35 years! Kyoshi, you are a success magnet, as you say - you do attract the positive and repel the negative. As evidenced by how many people love and respect you.
I wish you many more quality years, of training and enhancing lives. Keep the faith.
Respects from Western Canada.
Mark & Robyn Gildemeester

Louis Hurtado Osu,
Thanks for all the help and sharing! You have been a positive influence in my life and I look forward to our future friendship. Congratulations to a well deserving person for a well deserving cause! Only the best in the future... Your Friend

John Lynn

Osu Kyoshi,
Congratulations on your 35 year anniversary from all the team at John Lynn"s Black Belt Academies in the UK and thank you for all your help, guidance, inspiration and motivation over the past 10 years, here"s to the next 35 years Osu!!

Joe Porcelli Kyoshi:
My son Joey is one of those kids that really needs a lot of guidance to keep him straight. Since Joey was 8 years old, you, Master KC, Sensei Haley and Sensei Scaccia and all the other great people in your organization have helped to mold Joey into the great kid he is today - a proud 1st degree Black Belt and XMA enthusiast! I can never, ever repay you for your rock solid integrity and for the extraordinary example you have set for Joey. We really do love you and every one in the USA BBC family. Here"s to 50 more years!

Dan-Gil Espanto congratulations in your success and endeavors God bless

Jonathan S. Weeks Osu Kyoshi! From the moment I"d met you and Master KC I knew I was on to something incredibly Special and Life Changing. The Journey has past almost a decade and has helped shape, guild and groome some amazing achievements for and in Life. My heart-felt thanks for being such a strong influence and Teacher for the past 35 years. And, heers to next!!Kachi!!! A Zen Master"s Proverb to his Student;
When I don"t know who I am I serve you. When I DO, I am you, Osu! Always, your Kohai

Melissa Eller Haley Kyoshi,
Congratulations on 35 years in the Martial Arts! How did WE get so lucky? Thank you for all the knowledge that you share with us, your students. We are truly blessed to have you as a mentor, leader, instructor and friend. You are an inspiration to us all! Osu Kyoshi, You Rock!

Angelo Vitale you are a true inspiration to all of us. Congrats on your 35 years and on your many to come succsesses in life. God bless you.
Your Friend,
Vitale"s Karate Academy

Sensei Steve Gross

Thanks for sharing with not only your students but the entire industry. I am a better instructor and my students are better martial artist because of your influnce. To another 35 years AAAHHHSSSAAAHHH!!!!!

Trisha Cicero Osu Kyoshi!
Congrats on an amazing 35 years! I am truly honored and blessed to be around you several times durring the week for your coaching, motivation, martial arts training and guidance. You have consistently shown LBEEE, and you have paved the road to success in the Martial Arts for thousands and thousands of people! You are the best!

Carlos Noriega and Family Osu Kyoshi!
Congratz on you great 35 years! You are a great example to all of us as a leader, a coach and as a person. Thank you for permitting me to be part of the great USA black belt family. Thanks to you and Master KC for helping me teach our kids responsiblity in school,sports, and home. Thank you for everything your the best!!!

Angie Warga Osu, Kyoshi -
Congratulations on 35 years! Im honored to have been able to start my Martial Arts training under you 17 yrs ago in NY, and then to continue today in Florida. We are all truly blessed to have you and Master KC and the entire USA BBC team. You continue to motivate us to be the best we can be, both in and out of the dojo. You are a role model and mentor who walks his talk. I am proud to be a member of the USA BBC family, and look forward to the next 35 years w/you. Youre the best! With love and respect,

Tommy Jenkins Thank you for allowing me and my family to be apart of such a wonderful group of people. We all have great reasons to celebrate your Black Belt anniversary. Your vision and influence has impacted my life and family in countless ways(all good!!) over the years. I could never thank you enough. Congratulations!

Kyoshi demonstrating the Gracie Jujuitsu

Jason Gabriele Ous Kyoshi,
Congrats on the milestone.....wow 35 years and now 50 more to go! Thanks for all your wisdom and encouragement, this past year has truly been a blessing. You Rock Sir!
Osu
Jason Gabriele
Gabrieles Karate Kickbox

krishan mistry osu,
kyoshi congratulations on 35 years!!!!
you and sensei scaccia have helped me recieve my black belt on the last spectacular. again congratulations on 35 years
krishan mistry!
a great black belt !!
plus you are the best black belt

Matthew Synborski Osu, Kiyoshi. Congratulations on a remarkable 35 years! Thanks for being such a positive influence on so many people (myself included). It was great training with you 2 months ago.

Mark Cokinos

Dear Steve,
As Vice President of the Educational Funding Company I have had the distinct honor and great priviledge of being part of the EFC team providing tuition management services to your schools for the past twenty five years. As your billing company EFC has experienced and witnessed one of the best records of student service, student retention and outstanding school gross collections. You have made a contribution to your fellow martial artist in sharing your best business practices unselfishley and consistantly for the past twenty five years.
On behalf of the Chairman, the EFC Executive Team, the EFC Senior Board of Directors, the USA, Canada, UK EFC Board of Advisors and all of EFC staff congradulations.
Best Regards,
Vice President

Chelsea Gentile Kyoshi,
congratulations on 35 years. Your motavation and sprit encouraged me so much through out cycle. Thank you, and again congratulations.
Osu!

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