New York

Christopher (Chris) J. Colsey and Elizabeth Anne Colsey (daughter)
(joined on 8-22-99)

Primary Style: Songham Taekwondo, both (1st degree) brown belts
School: Practitioners / Robinson's Taekwondo. Head instructor (Nathan Robinson) also a Christian.
Location: Fishkill, NY
Affiliations: American Taekwondo Assoc.
Training: Began 9/97

"I have known Christ since my later teens, thanks to a dedicated Younglife counselor!  Daughter has known Christ since age 4.  I am closest to a Baptist in practice."

David W.Jung
(joined on 10-8-99)

Primary Style: Tae Kwon Do - 1st dan
Secondary styles: Aikido, Hapkido, Kendo, Judo
School: Practitioners / Oishi Judo Club
Location: New York City, New York
Training: Began around elementary. I did tae kwon do for about 6yrs. I'm 18 now.

"I was born a Christian......but am realizing little by little what it means to be a true Christian."

Keith Allen Lipsey
(joined on 9-25-99)

Primary Style: Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do - Black Belt
School: Instructor / American Taekwondo Society
Location: PO Box 7025, Newburgh, NY 12550
Affiliations: National College of Martial Arts
Training: started in 1972
Website: www.frontiernet.net/~n2wcc

"I am a born again believer in the Savior Jesus Christ. My walk with the Lord is an ever challenging/honoring one. I work as a DARE Officer in my local school district as well as patrol the streets of our community. I am the only saved officer on the force. 2 years ago I invited my chief to attend the Police conference at the Word of Life Bible Institute in Schroon Lake, NY and Bob Vernon, the retired LAPD Assistant Chief lead him to Christ....God is good. I
want to thank you for your club and would be honored to be a member. May God continue to richly Bless you. YBIC."


Jessica Mariany
(joined on 10-2-99)

Primary Style: CHUNG DO KWAN TAE KWON DO - BLACK BELT
School Locations: STUDENT/INSTRUCTOR - K.A. LIPSEY'S AMERICAN TAE KWON DO SOCIETY IN NY, USA/PROVIDENCE COLLEGE IN RI
Training: Started in 1987
Website: http://www.frontiernet.net/~n2wcc

I CAME TO KNOW THE LORD IN AUGUST 1999 BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND THROUGH TWO LIVING, LOVING EXAMPLES OF CHRISTIANS: MY INSTRUCTOR KWANG JANG NIM LIPSEY AND MY UNCLE DARIN SHAW.  I AM BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL ROLE MODELS.  MATTHEW 10:22, JOHN 3:16, JOSHUA 1:9.


Sifu Mark Messare
(joined on 1-26-00)

Primary Style: Ving Tsun Kung Fu, red sash
School Location: Instructor / 261 Fitzdom Rd. Pattersonville, NY 12137
Affiliations: Combat for Christ International
Training: started in June 1993

"I was fortunate to come from a Christian family and accepted the Lord at the age of five.  However when I entered into adolescence there were many questions that were unanswered in my mind and I drifted away from Jesus.  Most of this was due to unforgiveness for my parents and myself.  When I began to go to Clay and Mary McLean Conferences I learned how to take my pain to the cross and find the healing I needed in my life.  For the last 4 or so years I have been growing in the Lord and now desire to use my martial arts ability for his Glory.  I believe that Ving Tsun will be used to reach the Lost on an evangelistic level and that Martial Arts is just one of the weapons the Lord has given me to wage war against the this present darkness in which we live. Whatsoever you do, do it heartily as unto the Lord."

Raul Ortiz, Jr.
(joined on 9-23-99)

Primary Style: Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Qixing Tong Long), Sifu
Secondary Styles: Kali/Arnis/Escrima and Thai Boxing
School: Instructor / Ortiz Chinese Boxing Academy
Location: 562 Stewart Ave. Bethpage, NY 11714
Affiliations: NAPMA (National Association of Professional Martial Artist), United States Shaolin Praying Mantis Association, Shaolin Temple Seven Star Praying Mantis Association, Lee Kam Wing Martial Art Sport Association (Hong
Kong), USA Kung Fu Exchange, United Kung Fu Society.
Training: I Started training in the martial arts at the age of 9 yrs. Old (1969), 30 years in the martial arts.
Website: http://www.ortiz-prayingmantis.com


William S. Pitcher
(joined on 8-22-99)

Primary Style: 4th kyu, Shotokan.
Secondary Styles:Though our school is Shotokan in style, we perform many Ouchi kata, essentially giving us the skills of a second style.
School: Practitioner / Kai Do San Sport Karate, The Sensei is Mr. Mark Kilmer.
Location: Gloversville, NY
Training: Started Sept., 1996

"I grew up in a Christain home and church, coming to know the Lord on a personal level at about age 10. Though I had many years of a rather ho-hum Christian life, the Lord got hold of me about 15 years ago and has used me quite a bit since then.  Most recently, my wife and I have been involved in short term mission work in Latin America, teaching police officers street survival skills, which opens the door for us to teach them the way to eternal survival. The beginners karate class at my church, though very small, has been used to bring a few folks to the Lord."

Dave Ruvola
(joined on 9-23-99)

Primary Style: Ninjutsu  - Yellow Belt
Secondary Style: Ju Jitsu  - Green Belt
School: Practitioner / Long Island Ninjutsu Center
Location: East Islip, NY
Affiliations: Genbukan Ninpo
Training: Started wrestling at 12 - Martial Arts - 32 - ten years ago

"I rededicated my life to Christ 4 years ago."

Dr. Michael Willett
(joined on 8-25-99)

Primary Style:10th degree Black Belt (Grandmaster)-The Chosen-Do System
School: Founder / Mighty Warrior Christian Martial Arts School
Location: Queens, New York
Training:32 years of credited experience and has trained over 10,000 students
Website: www.Mightywarrior.com

"The body of Christ is supposed to be a light in the darkness.
Perhaps we can make a step toward the unity of the faith.
Until Jesus comes, we'll see you on the battlefield."


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