It is with a sense of great honor and humility that I present a recent acknowledgement from Dux Ryu. After 50 years of training, and 30 years of my association with Dux Ryu and Frank Dux, I've been honored with the rank of 7th degree black belt in Dux Ryu Archery. I pledge to continue to promote archery as an open example of martial arts and to bridge the gaps between the martial arts communities. Look for multi-sanctioned archery events with Grandmaster Alfred Urquidez in the near future, and note the signature of Grandmaster Sky Benson on the above certificate. Sky was a student in my classes when he was just a boy, and I was teaching for Frank Dux in North Hollywood. This signature (along with Frank Dux's and the other unique features such as the Five Birds stamp at the edge of my photo, to prevent duplication) makes this certificate extremely special to me. Stay tuned, also for upcoming joint efforts between myself and Frank Dux, as well as other members of the Ryu.
