On September 2nd – 4th, 2005 the WORLD HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL celebrated its ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. Featuring the Largest collection of Internationally recognized Grandmasters in the World the annual event includes entertainment, dinner and, of course seminars from many of the finest Martial Artists in the World.
Grandmaster Marchetti was once again recognized for his contributions and achievements in the Martial Arts and as the Director of the Police Tactics Instructors of America. The rapid growth of the organization has resulted in the Police Tactics of America International Organization receiving an award from the Soke Council for its continuing commitment to provide police and the military with the finest training available.
As Director PTI of America and one of the foremost experts in control and submission techniques Grandmaster Marchetti is often asked to provide training and seminars to law enforcement and the military. This trip was no exception, as he was requested to be a guest instructor to the Counter Terrorism Rapid Response Team of CSX.
Published on
September 23, 2005 in
Events and News.
Two of the biggest events attended by Sensei Marchetti recently are the Head of Family Soke Council Hall of Fame held over Labor Day early this September in Orlando, Florida and the Florida Hall of Fame given by Grandmaster Joe Williams this coming weekend in Ft. Lauderdale. Luckily, it seems that not even the weather can keep Sensei Marchetti in one place for long as he goes to give seminars, accept awards, and mingle with some of the most well known and respected names in Martial Arts.
Police Tactics of America International, in which Sensei Marchetti took over in the middle of last year, was given an Organization award by the Soke Council for it’s growth in members and seminars taught to police, special forces, and other individuals where these techniques are most needed.
We look forward to reporting to you about the Florida Hall of Fame when Sensei Marchetti returns with pictures, stories, and awards no doubt.
Published on
July 8, 2005 in
News.
Recently, Grandmaster Neal Hummerstone visited Isreal for twelve days to train both law enforcement and military personell. They had 60 people attend most of the seminars.
Last month, a group from Athens, GA visited Grandmaster Hummerstone’s dojo for gun re-tension/take away and knife defense.
Published on
June 30, 2005 in
Events.
Deputy Director, Neal Hummerstone will be heading to Jacksonville State University in July for a two day seminar with 150 people expected.
Plans are already being made for the 2006 Dragon Tour: Journey into China, hosted by Amir Academy of Martial Arts with Grandmaster Hummerstone. The even is scheduled for March 10th-17th, 2006. Reservations are already being taken.
Published on
April 24, 2005 in
News.
Last week, Grandmaster Marchetti was the Guest of Honor at the Grand Opening of Sensei Nuwar’s school in Florida. Grandmaster Marchetti presented Sensei Nuwar with a plaque in appreication for his dedication to the community.
On April 16, Sensei Marchetti will be going back down to Florida for the opening of Grandmaster Nunwar’s Kempo Karate school. Grandmaster Joe Hess and Grandmaster Joe Williams will also be attending. Grandmaster Marchetti will be the guest of honor.
Sensei Nuwar’s school is at 6301 W. Atlantic Blvd., Margate, FL 33063
Grandmaster Marchetti will be in Margate, FL on Tuesday giving a PTI seminar at a new Kempo school. Sensei Newar will be hosting this seminar at his school at 6301 W. Atlantic Blvd, a half a block from 441. The seminar begins at 6:30. All PTI members are welcome to come for free. Grandmaster Marchetti will be back next month as a guest of honor for the grand opening of this school of 350 students.
Wednesday, Sensei Marchetti will be in Davie, FL for another PTI seminar. He will be giving the seminar in the main building at Treetop Park. Again, all PTI members are welcome free.
Published on
February 28, 2005 in
News.
Director Marchetti returned from North Carolina with several new members following the success of the seminar given last week.
Deputy Director Hummerstone has moved up the date of his trip to Isreal to March 31st. He will be there until April 12th. Dates for his trip to NY are stil in the works and will be updated here as soon as they are available.
Published on
February 18, 2005 in
News.
PTI has had great success in introducing and acquiring new members Internationally! Two great contributors have been Deputy Director, Neal Hummerstone and German Representative, Jens Fricke.
Deputy Director Hummerstone has given several seminars since the beginning of the year, and has many more planned. Several weeks ago he was host to some of our members and our representative from Israel. He is planning a trip to Israel coming in April. Deputy Director Hummerstone has brought in many new members and is helping Director Marchetti in overseeing PTI with much great success. We want to thank him for all the hard work he has put into the organization so far since it has changed Directors.
Our German Representative, Jens Fricke has been busy bringing in new members in his area. He is our best representative in Europe and we wish him much continued success with his area, seminars and members.
PTI has expanded, adding members in South Africa, Israel, Isle of Man, Germany, Spain, and Madrid.
Several events have happened since the beginning of the year including two consecutive seminars held at the home base in Kearny. The police from Kearny, NJ and North Arlington, NJ were taught control tactics by Director Marchetti and several of his students. Everyone involved seemed to absorb what was taught and believes it will be helpful in future confrontations they may find themselves in.
Director Marchetti is off again, after teaching several seminars last week in Florida. He will be giving a seminar, this time to Marines, on the 18th hosted by Larry Isaac our North Carolina Representative in Jacksonville, N. C.
Director, Vince Marchetti, will be attending a police tactics seminar in Florida on 1.2.05. Deputy Director, Neal Hummerstone will be heading to Israel in March to teach police tactics.