My Time and Experience in Martial Arts
My Time and Experience in Martial Arts
By Lynda Niemczak Hatch
Hello, I’d like to introduce myself… I was born with a profound hearing loss but it was not discovered till age 6 months when my parents took me to a pediatrician. I’m the only one in my family that has this invisible physical disability. But my loving parents had trained me well, and they also made sure I received my education starting from two and a half years old in special education for hearing-impaired, and onto elementary through high school, and then through four years of college with a Bachelor’s Science degree in Computer Sciences.
Humane Society Disaster Services
Humane Society International’s animal rescue team has made its way through the devastated communities in and around Tacloban, one of the areas hardest hit by Typhoon Haiyan.
Determined to get aid to companion animals in need — a crucial component of humanitarian efforts in a disaster — our team walked the streets for days, carrying with them dog and cat food, water and veterinary supplies.
Care.org Donations for The Philippines
First, let me express my gratitude again for your generosity as we work to provide emergency relief in the Philippines. You are a critical part of our efforts. Thank you.
Our web site is continuously being updated with new reports from our staff on the ground and our rapidly evolving emergency response effort. Check back often for details in the coming days.
Learn more: http://my.care.org/site/R?i=I6YyQ_oG6-lJCjYuDWq3XA
We’ve been lucky enough to have a lot of partners like you, but at the same time, the situation in the Philippines remains dire — and we can use all the help we can get. Please consider taking a moment to forward the message below to your friends and family. You can also direct them to learn more or donate at our website: http://my.care.org/site/R?i=y4YsBh7ylCjYfduRusrxLg
Sincerely,
Helene D. Gayle, MD, MPH
President and CEO, CARE
In Memoriam – Mike Wise
A FEW WORDS ABOUT OUR BROTHER GURO, MICHAEL WISE
“So how are you doing brother?” Guro, Mike would often ask me. My reply, “I’m doing ok sir, how are you?” This simple common dialogue too often is a volley of words conveying superficial meaning between two people, however; this was Guro, Mike and he had a way to deflect “words” and reach down into your heart and soul and ask again, “REALY, HOW ARE YOU DOING?” Guro, Mike was always ready and willing to unconditionally comfort, counsel and receive your burden, no matter when or what it may be. We as Martial Artists strive to perfect our form and technique in the physical sense and we pass these attributes on to those whom we train with. A less obvious form of Martial Arts training transcends the physical body and to me, enters the spiritual realm and so it goes; Guro, Mike in this sense will live on in all of us, as well as in all who we will ever interact with, forever. God has brought home a true Warrior. Guro, Mike we will all miss you.
– Bill Shelton
Bill Shelton, is an IAMA student and an IIMAIA instructor, a longtime student and friend of Mike Wise. Bill provided the illustrations for Mike’s books. Bill has continued the outstanding training with IAMA students in The Thai Boxing program that Mike was so passionate about as well as all the arts at the Inosanto Academy.