To the Masters of the Past, thank-you. Your legacy will never be abandoned. We honor your memory each day when we take baston to hand and play your styles.

To the Masters of the Present, thank-you. Your dedication to our Art is an inspiration to all of us who come to you in search of knowledge and guidance.

To the Masters of the Future, thank-you. You are entrusted with all we have learned. Without you our Art would wither and die.

Additionally, I would like to thank a few individuals by name.

Alan “Not Guro, not Sifu, just Al” McLuckie of Warrior Arts. As my first Teacher in the Filipino Martial Arts you were responsible for teaching me the greatest lesson of all. “Empty the Cup”. The time I spent in your tutelage was all to brief. Thank-you Sir.

Professor Amante Marinas of Pananandata, your kind words of support and encouragement have helped to open a new door for me. Thank-you, Sir.

Tagaturo Steve Klement of Inayan Eskrima, your honest criticism and kindness to an unknown novice will never be forgotten. Thank-you, Sir.

Guro Kim Satterfield of the Midwest School of Eskrima, your patience and friendship are priceless to me. Thank-you Sir.

Jonathan Kessler, without your effoerts and talent this foray into the digital world would have been impossible. Thank-you sir.

And to my Friend Jacob. The bravest among us walk in the shadow of your courage. You are a true Hero and a role model to us all. Thank-you sir.