Formal introduction

[Morne]

I was requested by a few of the forum members to formally introduce myself to the JKD forum. My name is Morné Swanepoel, i Represent Burton Richardson here in South Africa and is certified as one of his most senior instructors/coaches. I am also a member of Rickson Gracies BJJ Association. My movement here in SA is called JKD - High Performance Street Fighting. Please check out the latest Inside Kung Fu Magazine (November) as my site www.jkdu.co.za was awarded .Dot com of the month. Also there is a featured 5 page article in the nov/Dec edition of Kung Fu magazine on my movement here in South Africa. I have travelled abroad more than 40 times in the past 10 years and have met many wonderful people worldwide where i conduct seminars in JKD High Performance Street Fighting.
I hope to help promote positive discussions on this forum.
Looking forward to everyone's correpsondence.

Kindest Regards
Morné

[YODA]

Hi Morne

Another JKD guy here :D

I'm an instructor under Sifu Marc McFann. I've never had the pleasure of training with Burton but I've read his stuff & have his tapes - Excellent stuff. especially his developments since teaming up with the SBG guys.

[Morne]

Hi Yoda,

Thank you for the warm welcome. Looking forward to a great friendship. Oh by the way we havent teamed up with SBG we just share the same ideas & always search for the truth . Matt is a great friend of us and so is SBG.

Enjoy!

Morné

[wayofthedragon]

Welcome Morne;) I'm a student of the martial arts, and I've studied JKD for a bit.....I love it. I'm looking forward to learn a lot from you guys concerning JKD:D

[Morne]

Hi WayoftheDragon,
Thank you for the welcome. Where and with who are you training ?
Take Care & Walk On....

Morné

[wayofthedragon]

I trained in Andrews, South Carolina, USA......
My instructor and trainer was James Pushai

At the moment, I have no instructor which I train under....
But, I meet various martial artist who I train with here in Huntsville, Alabama, USA where I attend college.....

I am just a student of the martial arts trying to find my path;)

[Morne]

Wayofthe dragon,

If you are interested we offer a long Distant membership program. Check my website out at www.jkdu.co.za and read more about the progam under the long distant memebrship menu. Email me privately at morne@jkdu.co.za if you require more information. Maybe i can assist you to be you best.
Enjoy!

Morné

[wayofthedragon]

Thanx;)

I'd like that:D

[RocketCity K]

Hey Way,
I assume you are at UAH or A&M. There are several JKD guys in the area and some had open schools at one time but not sure if so now. Two that I can recall off the top of my head are Cliff Sons, who at one time had a school in Madison. He is from the Larry hartsell group. Another is Harry Powell. He used to have an open school on the Pkwy but has since closed. I believe he comes out of the Richard Bustillo IMB Academy group. If you keep an eye out you can find more credible instructors in the area.
RCK