Although he holds many Black Belts in a broad range of Martial Arts Shidohsa Reed got the message through to me when he said: "Many years ago he had come to realise that ranking numbers only mean something in your own system."be confident in your abilities not your belt size"
He further says: "Please do not judge a person by who they trained with, as Great Masters may with time fall in or out of favour ... and not every student who studies under a great Master is his or her best student, but as individuals if we clearly define our desires, apply ourselves diligently and most importantly enjoy the process as it unfolds we may realize our dreams..." This has proven to be true for me...Jan Tendowski Seniour Partner Trendowski Laws offices
"Regardless of the style or discipline he may be sharing, his ability to clearly communicate and demonstrate to people from all walks and stratus of life is what keeps him a unique teacher/practitioner." Will Lee corrections officer
Both have distinguished themselves Nationally and Internationally in their varied and chosen fields. Their lifetime of continuing studies includes the attaining of numerous rankings. To mention a few: 9th Sword, 9th Karate, 2nd Jujitsu, Master Aikijujitsu, along with decades of study in many other well known and some unknown arts. Shihan Dianne Turco holds 4th Karate and 4th Sword, 1st Aikijujitsu. She brings balance by sharing and maintaining the woman's point of view. Yin and Yang, In and Yo . . . .
Most importantly Natural Form Movement . . . to quote "Natural Form Movement is a window to understanding all martial arts, yourself and others."
