DSI NEWS FLASH

NEW COMBAT HAPKIDO BOOK

PRE-ORDER YOUR BOOK NOW...

Intending to bring a classical art into the modern world, this guidebook contains the wisdom and experience behind the art of combat hapkido. Providing real-life tactical know-how, this manual discusses the evolution of hapkido into a modern art for self-defense as well as the key principles behind the system. Focusing on empty-hand techniques, this thorough reference illustrates effective defenses against strikes, kicks, grabs, chokes, knives, and guns. By offering fundamental concepts and techniques for practitioners of all skill levels—including military and law enforcement personnel—this resource demonstrates how classical hapkido has evolved into a potent fighting style ideal for self-defense.

This book can also be purchased from Black Belt Magazine at: http://www.shopblackbelt.com/hapkido2.html or at Amazon.com but if you order from www.combathapkido.com you can have your book autographed by GM P.

STREET SELF DEFENSE DVD

NEW! NEW! NEW!

Whether you are in a restaurant, at a football field or just walking down the street with your family, whether day or night, you may need to deal with an individual who wants to steal from you, attack you or even kill you. In this DVD, GM John Pellegrini, Founder of Combat Hapkido, provides you with the keys to defend yourself against the most common attacks, including weapons, through a realistic approach based on common sense and scientific principles. Armed with the knowledge gained through the practice of this system, you will be able to develop the mental, emotional and physical skills you need to survive the dangerous reality of the street.

You can order your copy at www.combathapkido.com under ICHF DVDs or from the start page under "Featured Products".

NATIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE

For everyone asking about the National Training Conference in Chicago on November 7th, 2009 we are posting the information here. Just click on it to view, print, etc...  Any questions, please contact Master Harrison or HQ. 

Download 09 DSI Registration Form        

Download 09 DSI conf flyer

 

 

Office Flood

The office is back to normal... after 11 weeks of "renovations"! New floors, new walls, new paint, etc... Thanks for everyone's patience while we got through this process.

Announcement! Please Read!

A Notice to all our Members and Customers:

Due to the heavy rains, we have experienced flooding in our office causing considerable damage. The office is, however, operational while repairs are being made. You may experience minor delays in the fulfilling of orders and submissions to HQ. We ask that you be patient and we apologize for any inconvenience.  If you have any questions, please contact our office. 

Thank you.

Summer Vacation

GM P., Frank and I will be going on a summer vacation this year!  YEAH!!!  We are leaving Sunday, July 5th and will be back to work on Tuesday, July 14. Master Rivas will be here if you need anything. 

 

Take care!! 

DSI Website

Hello Everyone.  Thank you for all your calls and emails about our website www.dsihq.com.  Someone hacked in last week and planted a virus. We are working on it now to get it taken out and will have it back up as soon as we can.  Sorry for the inconvenience this has caused everyone. If you need to order something, you can go to www.combathapkido.com as that site is fine.

NEW ICHF CHALLENGE COIN FOR SALE!

Each coin is:
1.5 inches in diameter (the size of an old silver dollar)
serial numbered 1-100 (only 100 have been made with serial numbers)
cost is $20.00 + shipping per coin (payment by check or money order only)
A portion of the cost of each coin is being donated to The Wounded Warrior Project

To order coins please contact Master Steve Fine at: steve@ichfohio.com or go to www.ichfohio.com/news.htm 
If you have a special number that you want, we will make every effort to send you that coin(not guaranteed).


A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually military), bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and is carried by the organization’s members. They are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale.

 

MMA DVD

Finally finished... the new MMA DVD.  If you have any questions about it, please call Master David Rivas at HQ: 480-895-9700 or go check them out at www.combathapkido.com under MMA.

Kettlebell

Aiki Academy of Self Defense, LLC, through the New England Kettlebell Association, is offering a 2 day Kettlebell Certification and Business Seminar to all ICHF schools.  We experienced a 34% increase in our gross revenues after adding kettlebells to our marital arts curriculum.  We want to teach you how to duplicate our winning formula. 

 

The certification will be held on Thursday June 11 and Friday June 12, 2009 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  You will learn instruction in all the major kettlebell lifts, how to teach proper form and technique, and how to integrate kettlebells into any martial arts program.  You will be provided with sample curriculum and a manual, membership in the New England Kettlebell Association and ongoing support after the seminar.

 

We are offering special pricing to ICHF members of $1,000 if registered by 6/5/09 and $1,199 if registered after 6/5/09.  Please contact Dennis Hill at 203-484-2020 for more information.  We accept all major credit cards.

2nd Place Finish for Trina

Thanks to everyone who voted for Trina in the Mother's Day Contest!   She got 2nd place!  Woo-hoo!  She won 4 nice prizes including:

• Flowers

• Tickets to the AZ Renaissance Festival

• 4 Carmel Apples

• Gift Bag from Sedona Spa

Thanks again and Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!