Harry Acklin & Angi Uezu for starting me on the correct path, and their time and effort spent with me.

My sempais in Isshinryu who took me under their wings, guiding and sharing their knowledge and time, at a most crucial period in my training.  Jim La Rocco, Pat Cummerford, Mike Slimen, Kenny Unger and Jhoon Kim.

Mr. Robert Dalglish of Canada, who took a special interest in me and gave me an appreciation for the beauty in the intricacies of kata.

Mr. IL Joo Kim who was instrumental in teaching me the finer points of karate and that your training extends far beyond the dojo.

To my friend and brother Bob Schultz who shared his knowledge unselfishly in the Bando system and Bak Mei White Eyebrow Kung Fu.  Also Dr. Myaung Gyi, founder of the American Bando Association, for welcoming me as a brother.

To Tarzan Young of Bak Mei White Eyebrow Kung Fu for sharing some of his knowledge and great cooking.

A special thanks and note of appreciation to my life time friend George Anderson.  Whose constant influence and encouragement kept me involved in training, by making advanced knowledge on technical and philosophical aspects of karate, jujitsu, kobudo and judo available to me at times when it would have been easy for me to drop by the wayside.  Mr. Anderson pulled me by the hand, grabbed me by the arm and sometimes carried me on his back to keep me involved.  And for this I am eternally grateful.  Uncle George has, by the strength of his own personality, great intellect and sheer determination reached the pinnacle of success in many aspects of the martial arts.  And meeting him by chance when I was a white belt was truly a life altering experience. 

To my friends and teachers in Brazilian Jujitsu, Bob Doris, AJ Comparetto, Sensei Joe Rose (my workout partner) and Sensei Danita Clarke of the Muso Bugei Kai of St. Petersburg, Florida, who rekindled a fire in me after major spine and knee surgery that almost ended my martial arts career, thank you for your encouragement and friendship. 

Lastly to my lifetime friends and family of students, who gave me a reason to learn more and be the best I could for them, my heartfelt thanks and appreciation.

Special thanks to my wife Gail, whose technical expertise and support for my efforts in martial arts have made this website possible.

Respectfully,

Larry A. Lunn     (lifetime martial arts student)