Dear Friends & Family

As we reflect back on 2009 we see a wonderful year of accomplishments. We started the year with a successful meet for the dojo competitors at the AAU Metropolitan Karate Championship. Once again our Dojo Warriors represented well.

The Leadership/Instructors Course Level 1 was a huge success

In April, at West Point, the senior Hoteikan family came together for an amazing Annual Martial Art Seminar. The lessons were exciting & technically excellent. The demonstrations were off the hook. I enjoyed the showdown between Soke Armstrong and myself … he’s still the man!

Special Thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Morrales and the cadets.

Grandmaster Reno promoted Senior Master Santiago Armstrong to Soke, Headmaster....that's right, Headmaster of the entire Hoteikan System..

Gerald & Daniel were promoted to Shodan (1ST Degree Black Belt). Cody & Benjamin were promoted to Jr, Shodan.

Wasting no time Daniel has combined his Instructor course skills with his Shodan to earn the title, Sensei Dan.

All of the students made promotions, getting closer to Black Belt. You ALL make me proud !

The Hoteikan Kids rocked at the Intra-dojo Championship. We introduced my long-time dream into reality.....

The eXtreme Team Martial Art League, followed by the Spring season with All Star & Final Championship.

Hoteikan Ambassadors brought back some knowledge from the SuperShow in Vegas, from some big names like Chuck Lidell, Master Tody, Matt Huges & many others.

Soke Santiago Armstrong came to Brooklyn for a spectacular Hoteikan Jujitsu seminar. Other great seminars included Master Gary Raz (Judo), GrandMaster Leroy Epperson (Jujitsu/Grappling) , Sensei Luis Ruperto ( Ninjitsu/Weapons )

There was an exhilarating eXtreme Team Martial Art match up between Brooklyn and Maryland.

The annual Hoteikan Family Day at Manhattan beach was a blessing.

In Oct., we went to Arizona for the Annual Black belt Seminar. Soke Armstrong expanded our Jujitsu & improved our Jujitsu Kata. Grandmaster Reno pushed us to our limits & beyond.

eXtreme Team Martial Art Fall Season proved that "intensity can be bought to another level", Zak H. The skills of the competitors were spectacular !

Thank You, to the Parents who help out & volunteer their time

Our Dojo End of The New Year & Holiday Party was a blast.

Thank You to all the parents, students & instructors who put their hearts & souls into the dedication of refining this beautiful art while keeping it practical, real & effective !

Love to All

Sensei Tom

As we look forward to 2010 we see another year waiting to be filled with great times and awesome events. We will keep you posted.