Kokusai Bushi ryū Bujutsu Budō Rengō-Kai

Dear GM Hodge: It would be great to meet you as we have communicated in the past,
The Queen of the Filipino Martial Arts Tuhon/Dr. Gaudiosa Ruby PhD-MA & Soke will be teaching The seminar will be on 24 August 2024 at the Blue ridge Kung Fu Arnis Academy at 2210 US Hwy 421 N. Boone NC 28607
the cost is $75.00 per student for all members of the United States Kali Association, Inc. or Members of the International Kung Fu Arnis Association under Tuhon Rick Ward all others
it will be $100 per student Enclosed Tuhon Ruby will have USKA, Inc. Association, Inc. T-Shirts for sale $20.00 each and all Law Enforcement Instructor T-shirts also.
Enclosed are some photos of when I was put into a Filipino Martial Arts Magazine. Also some Photos when I taught US Military Police in Korea In October 2023. I hope to see you GM Hodge. Tuhon Dr. Gaudiosa Ruby PhD-MA & Soke & Ordained Minister.

Wish all of you A Happy New Year 2024, God Bless!

Hello to all my friend, it is a very sad heart that I make announcement of a great friend and Brother in the Martial arts. SGM George Petrotta Founder and President on International Sun Ja Dp Association and Representative of KuKikwon of Korea. RIP sir!
George Ivan Petrotta
January 8, 1945 - December 30, 2023

George Petrotta, 78, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at McLeod Hospice House.

Mr. Petrotta was born in Rochester, New York, a son of the late George Petrotta and Genevieve Triano Petrotta. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Avis Simmons Petrotta; son, Jimmy Permenter; son-in-law, Mike Wainright; siblings, Paul, Jim, and Sue.

George was a loving father and husband. He was also a United States Air Force veteran. Mr. Petrotta was a grandmaster in martial arts and loved teaching martial arts to others. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to McLeod Hospice and especially Jessie Tanner.

Surviving are his daughters, Avis Lynn Wainright, Sheila Watson, Lisa Lawless, Geordan Petrotta, and Natasha (Eddie) Shannon; grandchildren, Clayton (Amanda), Jennifer (William), Katlyn, Tyler, and Anthony; great-grandchildren, Addison, Mia, and Ava; grand puppy, Bella; special friends, Sylvia and Anthony Lawson, Dottie (Leo) O’Neal, Brian Penick and family, Dr. Brian Wall and family, Glen Wall and family, and Melvin Wells and family; and the Derman Hodge family.

A graveside service will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, at 11:00 AM. The family will speak with friends following the service.

Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice House at P. O. Box 100551, Florence, SC, 29502.

Please sign the Guest Book for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.

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From CTA/WMKF-- Merry Christmas to all and God Bless!

Peace be with you! Amen

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