Stickmasters International

09/01/2021

Hello my friends. In everyone's life comes a time where things come to an end, and I have come to that point with StickMasters; however, it is also a NEW BEGINNING of bigger and better things to come. I have handed over the reigns of SM to my highest ranking student... the same Master to whom I passed on the art of Kong Shin Bup a few years ago.

When I created the Ugly Stick, I always had in mind that the pattern of the part that makes the ugly stick UGLY had to be a diamond shape. Unfortunately, a back injury prevented me from standing behind my work bench long enough to make that happen. So, I am delighted to see that my successor, Grandmaster Kevin Janisse, managed to make it work.

In fact, if it were not for the fact that the Ugly Stick truly is an agent of great pain, the stick is a beautiful creation. Something that everyone who truly wishes to practice with the ultimate Dan B**g that made Kong Shin Bup a devastating art. What started out as a frayed Rattan stick that BECAME Ugly over time, is now even more devastating in the hands of a skilled practitioner.

Here is where GM Janisse truly shines. Over the past number of decades, he traveled with me around the globe as my assistant, and he learned the old fashioned way. As any good apprentice Master, he FELT the techniques I shared in workshops, and we ALL know that there is no better way to learn.

So, it is with great pride that I hand down the art AND THE CRAFT of the UGLY Stick, to the Master who earned the right to be my successor of the art of Kong Shin Bup. Thank you Grandmaster Kevin Janisse, for keeping the art of Kong Shin Bup alive, and for making the Ugly Stick what I envisioned it to be.

I have one more small adjustment to the FINAL version of the Ugly Stick I'd like you to consider, and we will discuss that when we next meet.

Along with passing to you the art of KSB, I hand over to you the StickMaster organization AND the production of the Ugly Stick. I strongly encourage my followers on this page to contact GM Janisse to order YOUR Ugly Stick, and perhaps even to invite him to share with you some of THE nastiest Dan B**g techniques in existence today. It is a combination of Ancient techniques, made more devastating with my love for wood working, and arriving at its final version through the hands of my student's skills with modern machinery. WELL Done Sajanim II :)

Expect GM Janisse to introduce himself shortly!

07/28/2021

Thank all of you who took the time to LIKE my Legion Hap Ki Do page. It helps me, and the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 25, a LOT, and I am very grateful for your help.

https://www.facebook.com/legionhapkido

The Legion Hap Ki Do Club is a nonprofit martial arts group. We are dedicated to improve our students

07/27/2021

Greetings everyone. It has been a while since I have been able to present a workshop on the Dan B**g, and it has been equally difficult for nearly 2 years to make new sticks. The fact is that wood has been very difficult to obtain, and the cost has gone through the roof.

As soon as I can, I will begin adding new posts, to keep everyone up to date with all things StickMaster.

Meanwhile, I have a favour to ask. After retiring from actively running my own school due to recurring back problems, I learned that our city has the highest rate of drug overdoses and suicides in the Nation, and I could not sit idly by and do nothing to help my fellow citizens.

So, a few years ago, I came out of retirement to start a new Hapkido Club, with the help of the Local Royal Canadian Legion, branch 25. I am trying hard to promote this club, as it not only helps bring a good program to our Veterans, but also to our community. All dues we collect are donated to the Legion.

It will help us a GREAT DEAL if you could LIKE our Legion Hapkido page. Please take a moment of your time to Like our page, so we can be more effective in helping our Veterans and our community. Thanks a million!

https://www.facebook.com/legionhapkido/?ref=pages_you_manage

The Legion Hap Ki Do Club is a nonprofit martial arts group. We are dedicated to improve our students

06/16/2021

Greetings everyone. By popular demand, I will host a two hour outdoor workshop on the Ugly stick and Dan B**g.
Date: June 22, 2001
Time: 6-8 pm
Place: Legion grounds, 96 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste Marie
Fee: Donation to the RC Legion, branch 25
Age: All who can stay focused for two hours.

We can only accept 10 participants, and we reserve our spots on a first come basis. Covid rules are adhered to, so it s best to bring a partner you are able to work with.

05/08/2021

Greetings all my StickMaster friends, I need your help. My goal is to help our Veterans and our Community by volunteering to teach a solid martial art program at the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 25. The proceeds from the Legion Hapkido Club go directly to the branch, to help them with their programs.

Covid has kicked our butt; however, a real martial artist never quits, and all of the volunteer Instructors continue to serve.

YOU can help me by LIKING our page. It will help us spread the word about our club, so we can do more for out Veterans and our Community.

PLEASE LIKE OUR PAGE :). Here is the link. Thanks a million.

https://www.facebook.com/legionhapkido

The Legion Hap Ki Do Club is a nonprofit martial arts group. We are dedicated to improve our students

12/15/2020

Wishing all our friends the best of the season, and a very healthy and happy New Year.

Please do me a favour, and Like my Legion Hap Ki Do page on Facebook. I would really appreciate that.

https://www.facebook.com/legionhapkido

The Legion Hap Ki Do Club is a nonprofit martial arts group. We are dedicated to improve our students

08/19/2020

This celebration was supposed to take place at CM Gordon's KMAF in Crestview, Florida, and hundreds of people from as far away as Korea, Europe, and all over North-America had planned to be there. Unfortunately, Covid stopped us, but NOT cold... God willing, we ARE going to attend the party that CM Thomas Gordon had planned for us, albeit a year later. Look for KMAF news on Facebook, and RE-Schedule to join us NEXT April.

This past weekend, Rudy Timmerman marked 70 years of practicing martial arts. And also his 80th birthday

06/16/2020

Re-scheduled, but it IS going to be a great event just the same. Looking forward to seeing all of my friends there.

Had a little setback....pandemic even. KMAF2020 is back on schedule for September 25-27, 2020 in Crestview, FL! Please feel free to share this on your page and invite your friends!

Going to be a great lineup of instructors with a weekend full of training, networking, friendships, and lifelong camaraderie.

Last year was a little cramped so we've moved to Crestview Community Center. This is the largest venue in the area. In addition to the hotel selling out of rooms, last year we also sold out for the banquet and had a few people upset they couldn't attend.

This year will be even bigger off the synergy from last year AND, this year we're celebrating Grand Master Timmerman's 70th anniversary in the martial arts! Looks to be his last time traveling so this will very likely be his last time on the mats away from his home. Please come give him a proper send-off - we look forward to sharing the mats with you.

We're friendly to all martial arts and have a few Japanese stylists joining us this year with ju-jitsu and karate instructors.

Rates are on the site, FAQ, hotel info, airport, etc. So browse the site and REGISTER!

www.KMAF.info

02/23/2020

Ugly Stick techniques will be taught here.

An overview from Korean Martial Art Festival 10 year anniversary!!