Rick Faye

Michael Wright · 02-22-2008, 05:57 PM

Just a quick vid from Sifu Rick Faye's Instructor Conference in February of last year, in Minneapolis. Rick is feeding some basic Jun Fan drills and I am fortunate enough to be on the end of them.

I first met Rick in the late 90's, and have since had the good fortune to become his student, friend, and and instructor in the Minnesota Kali Group. The way he breaks down the arts and teaches is, in my opinion, world class. Rick stands alongside the people who I feel have a true talent for articulate and charasmatic instruction such as Paul Vunak, Erik Paulson, and of course Guro Dan Inosanto.

Rick is one of only four living Senior Full Instructors under Guro Inosanto, and his team in MKG International has become a world renowned organisation.

I don't post this thread to overtly advertise Rick, its just that he doesn't get the recognition of so many other more high profile teachers. If you ever get the chance to train with Rick I strongly recommend that you do so, he has had a big influence on the way I train and teach the martial arts.

Hope you enjoy the clip.

Mike Brewer · 02-22-2008, 06:02 PM

Looking good, Michael!

Tant01 · 02-22-2008, 07:11 PM

Thanks for sharing MW. Gotta love the basics!

That's good stuff!

I found JFJKD through a little known associate instructor named Hal Faulkner.

Speaking of folks who go unrecognized...

press on.

Mike Brewer · 02-22-2008, 08:37 PM

Funny story. I was teaching a seminar in New York City one year (I think it was around 1998 or so) and the guys hosting took me to dinner at some theme restaurant near Times Square. Some point along the way, one of the guys was talking about how intimidated he was by women, and how he just couldn't talk to them out of thin air. I made the comparison to getting up in front of a crowd to teach martial arts, and eventually, the challenge was made. Approach a woman in the restaurant - a woman of their choosing - and get a legitimate phone number. They picked a very pretty blonde who was eating dinner with her mother (a lady who really did look like she could have been an older sister rather than a Mom). I walked up and started a conversation (no clue what I said) but she ended up being a friend of Hal Faulkner's, and she recognized the JKD logo on my shirt. Her name was Saramanda, and we exchanged numbers and addresses. She sent a few post cards from vacation spots like Tahoe and I think Switzerland in the year following. Needless to say, it was a lucky break. It was also easier because I had no interest or intent of turning it into some kind of "How to be a Pimp" lesson. At any rate, the guys were, I think, sufficiently impressed and that was my first real knowledge of Hal Faulkner.

Teaching JKD in New York, trying to get a phone number from a total stranger, I heard about a pretty amazing JKD teacher. I've still never met Hal Faulkner, but I hope to someday. I wonder if he'd remember the girl or her mother...

Liberty · 02-23-2008, 10:06 AM

Nice clip, Michael! Brewer, you're somethin else.

Nuthugger...

Mike Brewer · 02-23-2008, 10:24 AM

Nuthugger?

Why do you say that? Who's ass am I kissing here?

Michael Wright · 02-23-2008, 01:27 PM

What the hell is a Nuthugger?

Mike Brewer · 02-23-2008, 01:31 PM

It's an epithet used to describe a sycophant or kiss ass that wants desperately to be identified with the object of their admiration. Liberty, for example, might be considered a Bruce Lee nuthugger.

Michael Wright · 02-23-2008, 01:57 PM

Oh I see, like that little crowd of people who hover round Guro at every seminar.

You're not one of them.

(now I'll get accused of hugging your nuts)

Mike Brewer · 02-23-2008, 02:06 PM

Them's the folks.

I still don't understand how what I wrote qualifies at all.

Tant01 · 02-23-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Brewer

Funny story. .....

..Teaching JKD in New York, trying to get a phone number from a total stranger, I heard about a pretty amazing JKD teacher. I've still never met Hal Faulkner, but I hope to someday. I wonder if he'd remember the girl or her mother...

Small world, eh? LOL I don't know Hal or his wife Jill too well but I would be happy to indroduce you. I could give you his phone number if you want to ask him yourself?

He's a great guy. Might be getting too old for "someday" though...

Razinghell · 02-23-2008, 10:34 PM

Thanks Michael for posting. I was at that seminar as a up ans coming instructor. I really appreciate Rick and what he does for the martial arts community. I have had the opportunity to train with Rick and if you have a chance to do the same, take advantage of it. You will learn a ton and have a great time doing it.

(BTW I was the big guy that Diana used in her self defense presentation.)

g-bells · 02-23-2008, 11:28 PM

Great clip and thanks for sharing it!!!!

Michael Wright · 02-24-2008, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razinghell

Thanks Michael for posting. I was at that seminar as a up ans coming instructor. I really appreciate Rick and what he does for the martial arts community. I have had the opportunity to train with Rick and if you have a chance to do the same, take advantage of it. You will learn a ton and have a great time doing it.

(BTW I was the big guy that Diana used in her self defense presentation.)

Sure, I remember you, Diana does like to push the big guys around doesn't she! That was a great time last year in MN, I learned so much.

I'd dearly love to come to the Seattle camp in May, but I have so many other commitments this year its just not going to work. Next year hopefully.

Liberty · 02-25-2008, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Brewer

Nuthugger?

Why do you say that? Who's ass am I kissing here?

Whoops - I knew I stayed away too long - I signed off as nuthugger. I was poking fun at myself for going on about you and about Michael's cool clip.... Now I feel bad. Sorry about that guys. You know I luv ya both. Think I'll go hang myself - wait - "into a soul free from all..." Whew! Close call! Well, I hope you're happy - I almost lost my life over this - I mean... my freedom, I mean my Liberty! No, wait, I'm Liberty..

Well, that clears that up!

02-22-2008, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Michael Wright Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 892	Rick Faye Just a quick vid from Sifu Rick Faye's Instructor Conference in February of last year, in Minneapolis. Rick is feeding some basic Jun Fan drills and I am fortunate enough to be on the end of them. I first met Rick in the late 90's, and have since had the good fortune to become his student, friend, and and instructor in the Minnesota Kali Group. The way he breaks down the arts and teaches is, in my opinion, world class. Rick stands alongside the people who I feel have a true talent for articulate and charasmatic instruction such as Paul Vunak, Erik Paulson, and of course Guro Dan Inosanto. Rick is one of only four living Senior Full Instructors under Guro Inosanto, and his team in MKG International has become a world renowned organisation. I don't post this thread to overtly advertise Rick, its just that he doesn't get the recognition of so many other more high profile teachers. If you ever get the chance to train with Rick I strongly recommend that you do so, he has had a big influence on the way I train and teach the martial arts. Hope you enjoy the clip.

02-22-2008, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tant01 Humble Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Ca. USA Posts: 4,528	Thanks for sharing MW. Gotta love the basics! That's good stuff! I found JFJKD through a little known associate instructor named Hal Faulkner. Speaking of folks who go unrecognized... press on. __________________ While the old form, jujutsu, was studied solely for fighting purposes, Kano's new system is found to promote the mental as well as the physical faculties. T. Shidachi, 1892

02-23-2008, 11:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
g-bells Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 194	Great clip and thanks for sharing it!!!! __________________ " not all who wonder are lost "

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02-22-2008, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Brewer Moderate Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,082	Looking good, Michael!

02-22-2008, 08:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Brewer Moderate Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,082	Funny story. I was teaching a seminar in New York City one year (I think it was around 1998 or so) and the guys hosting took me to dinner at some theme restaurant near Times Square. Some point along the way, one of the guys was talking about how intimidated he was by women, and how he just couldn't talk to them out of thin air. I made the comparison to getting up in front of a crowd to teach martial arts, and eventually, the challenge was made. Approach a woman in the restaurant - a woman of their choosing - and get a legitimate phone number. They picked a very pretty blonde who was eating dinner with her mother (a lady who really did look like she could have been an older sister rather than a Mom). I walked up and started a conversation (no clue what I said) but she ended up being a friend of Hal Faulkner's, and she recognized the JKD logo on my shirt. Her name was Saramanda, and we exchanged numbers and addresses. She sent a few post cards from vacation spots like Tahoe and I think Switzerland in the year following. Needless to say, it was a lucky break. It was also easier because I had no interest or intent of turning it into some kind of "How to be a Pimp" lesson. At any rate, the guys were, I think, sufficiently impressed and that was my first real knowledge of Hal Faulkner. Teaching JKD in New York, trying to get a phone number from a total stranger, I heard about a pretty amazing JKD teacher. I've still never met Hal Faulkner, but I hope to someday. I wonder if he'd remember the girl or her mother...

02-23-2008, 10:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Liberty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 456	Nice clip, Michael! Brewer, you're somethin else. Nuthugger...

02-23-2008, 10:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mike Brewer Moderate Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,082	Nuthugger? Why do you say that? Who's ass am I kissing here?

02-23-2008, 01:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Michael Wright Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 892	What the hell is a Nuthugger?

02-23-2008, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike Brewer Moderate Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,082	It's an epithet used to describe a sycophant or kiss ass that wants desperately to be identified with the object of their admiration. Liberty, for example, might be considered a Bruce Lee nuthugger.

02-23-2008, 01:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Michael Wright Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 892	Oh I see, like that little crowd of people who hover round Guro at every seminar. You're not one of them. (now I'll get accused of hugging your nuts)

02-23-2008, 02:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mike Brewer Moderate Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,082	Them's the folks. I still don't understand how what I wrote qualifies at all.

02-23-2008, 10:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Razinghell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 16	Thanks Michael for posting. I was at that seminar as a up ans coming instructor. I really appreciate Rick and what he does for the martial arts community. I have had the opportunity to train with Rick and if you have a chance to do the same, take advantage of it. You will learn a ton and have a great time doing it. (BTW I was the big guy that Diana used in her self defense presentation.)

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