The members of our dojo are not just our students.  The members include all the family

T本当にありがとう

(Thank You Very Much)

Diane Brown ... A Mother Like No Other

It's true. I was not the easiest son to raise.  Nor did I always give you the recognition that you deserved for the role that you had and continue to play in my life.  But know that your years of hard work with me have not been in vain, and that your belief in me has always been appreciated.  Thanks for being my Mom.

Love, Brown

My Girls:   The Apples of My Eye

Ryan and Jordan - Throughout your years, your presence has brought me so much joy.  Being your Dad has been the single most important and continuous event of my life.

I Love You All !!!!!!, Dad

Dr. Moses Powell ... The Founder Of Our System and The Teacher Of Teachers

As a seven year old boy that has just started martial arts training, I saw you for the first time in Madison Square Garden and I found myself in awe and breathlessness. For years I wondered if I would ever have the opportunity to meet you.  When you accepted me into the Ryu, it was like coming to the home I had always been searching for, and have chosen to dedicate my life to supporting ... in the true sense of family.

One Love Doctor Powell, Shihan Brown

Professor Darryl King ... My Teacher, My Mentor and My Brother

The Internet gave me the opportunity to meet you.  You gave me the greatest gift a teacher could give his student ... opportunity:  To understand my own limits, to humble me when needed, to broaden my horizons, to accept me as your student and to let me call you my friend. I am honored to call you My Teacher My Sensei.

With Love and Bushido Always.  Eye-To-Eye ... Heart-To-Heart, Shihan Brown

Soke Terrill Ellerbe ... My Sensei In Koryu

We have been friends for only a short while.  However, we share so many ideals in Koryu Arts, it's always educational and enlightening to train with you.  The level of integrity and purity in your spirit will always be a presence that influences me in every aspect of my life.  Thank you for being my friend and Sensei.

WIth Love and Bushido Always, Shihan Brown

Kyoshi Tommy May ... My First True Sensei

After training for 9 years in TKD, you took me into your world and taught me the skills I needed toward being a man. Hard training left me with Black eyes, bloody noses, and bruised limbs. The greatest things training with you left me with were love, devotion and kinship. During my teens and early adulthood, you were a constant source of knowledge, support and guidance.  I will be forever thankful for your being there.

With Love and Bushido Always, Shihan Brown

Kyoshi Art Drago ... My Mentor, Perceptor, and Advisor

If ever I wished for a person of infinite wisdom and insight, it's you Sensei. Any time we speak, train or share thoughts, you always have a way of helping me seek and find the truth in all things. Your friendship, mentorship and perception are aspects of you that I cherish and admire. I am so very thankful that I can always call upon you for guidance.

WIth Love and Bushido Always, Shihan Brown

My Training Staff:  Ray, Mark, Michelle, Shawn, Tony, Kristen and Jeff

I have watched each of you come into your own.  Your relentless pursuit of knowledge of love of the art continue to inspire me.  Every Sensei should be so blessed to have such devoted friends.

Osu, Sensei

My Back Office Staff:  Annette, Kathleen, Kathy, Mary and Francis

All of you came to realize that I needed help.  It was clear that running a dojo requires more than one person doing everything.  You have given yourselves and your time freely and without hesitation.  I will forever be grateful.

Charlie

Moms & Dad With Dinner:  Nancy & Bob, Kathy & Shawn, Steve & Lisa, Cheryl & Bob

I'm not sure how this came about.  Was I looking underfed or simply tired.  How this came about really doesn't matter.  But know that your kindness, generocity and consideration are greatly appreciated.

Your Friend, Charlie

Dojo Improvement Group

To everyone (and there are countless individuals) what has ever lifted a board, struck a nail with a hammer, hung drywall, painted, swept, scraped, sawed, drilled, moved, or supervised.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping to build the dojo.

Sincerely, Sensei

My Students

Without you, there is no Dojo.  Train hard, learn well my Kohai's.  I'm very proud of you.

Osu, Sensei