Question on Kansas and Massachusetts schools

**Judah Maccabee** · Posted On: 2/23/2006 11:14pm

Does anyone have information on the following schools or instructors?

School of Martial and Meditative Arts, Topeka, Kansas

Robert Morini of Chung's School of Martial Arts, Springfield, Massachusetts

Not making any claims of McDojo/Bullshido. Looking for information anyone may have.

**SFGOON** · Posted On: 2/23/2006 11:26pm

Iff'n you need I can go take a look see in Topeka for you.

**Judah Maccabee** · Posted On: 2/25/2006 12:43am

It would be appreciated. It's part of my research project.

Bump for any takers.

**Quikfeet509** · Posted On: 2/26/2006 5:56pm

Any chance your inquiries are in relation to this article:

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl..._65352539/pg_4

**Judah Maccabee** · Posted On: 2/27/2006 10:24pm

Very astute.

It's exactly why I'm asking. It's examining the clinical basis for the martial arts therapy described in that article.

**Judah Maccabee** · Posted On: 3/04/2006 8:06pm

BUMP DAMMIT

**Judah Maccabee** · Posted On: 3/05/2006 10:24pm

Found this:

http://www.backoffbully.com/

http://www.backoffbully.com/experts.html

Dr. Sacco is a Second Degree Black Belt in Han-Pul Martial arts and is active in developing special applications of traditional martial arts to violent adolescents, bully prevention, self protection, and other personal safety training.

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He has an equally absorbing commitment to the martial and meditative arts. He is ranked 7th Dan in the Okinawan Weapons system, and 6th Dan in Okinawa and Hawaii Kenpo Karate, with a master teacher's license (Renshi). He also holds a black belt rank in Shinko Kaiten Aikido (1st Dan) and Eagle Claw Kung Fu (2nd level).

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Stephen W. Twemlow owns and operates a large dojo (school) of martial arts and meditative arts in Topeka, KS. He has practiced martial arts since childhood and it absorbs his professional and personal life. He holds the rank of 6th Dan in Okinawa Weapons system, 5th Dan in Hawaii Kenpo, and 4th Dan in Okinawa Kenpo. Together with a master teacher's license of Renshi, he is skilled in the grappling arts and works full time exploring the teaching of traditional martial arts, the applications of martial arts to social problems, especially in schools, and works with emotionally disturbed adults and children, teaching martial arts techniques and concepts to help them cope.