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On April 22, 2008, almost 200 troops of the US Army 10th Mountain Division participated in a one day Military Combatives Training held at Ft. Drum, NY. The seminar, organized by CSM J. Redmore was conducted by GM John Pellegrini assisted by Master Robert Gray and Master Frank Huff. The troops are scheduled to be deployed in Iraq in May. We are honored and proud to contribute to their safety and combat readiness!
Philip DuPree, an ICHF certified instructor and black belt, is also a Naval Flight Officer and a Commander in the United States Naval Reserves. In January 2008, CDR DuPree and his unit Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. CDR DuPree is the Executive Officer of his unit that flies the EA-6B Prowler, a four place tactical jet aircraft that specializes in electronic warfare. Although the men and women of VAQ-209 were focused on the mission 24/7, CDR DuPree was able to provide hard-charging shipmates with the opportunity to learn about Combat Hapkido. A regular group of 12 sailors participated in the training twice a week. Philip reports that the experience of teaching self-defense in a combat zone was a very rewarding and well received opportunity. CDR DuPree and his squadron have returned safely to the states and Philip has resumed his Combat Hapkido training under Master Frank Huff in his hometown of Hillsborough, NJ. As for his squadronmates, they are eager for the next opportunity to train. Thank you Philip, for your service and for contributing to the safety and readiness of our troops with your Combatives instruction.
On Sunday, March 30, 2008 Master David Rivas conducted a Ground Survival (GS) Instructor Course (Level 1) and seminar in Whitehouse Station, NJ. The event was the largest GS Seminar to date with 35 participants of which 19 received Apprentice Instructor License.
Command Sergeant Major James Redmore and five of his Team Leaders from Ft. Drum, NY, were the first 6 US Army personnel to graduate from the DSI Military Ground Survival Instructor Course. Master David Rivas conducted the intensive 4-day course (March 24 - 27) at Master Turner's Martial Arts Academy in Gilbert, Arizona. The 6 Sergeants, who attained Senior Instructor Certification, are scheduled to deploy to Iraq in May. Congratulations! We are very proud of you!
