WOW!!!!
Very nice to meet you Scott!
I was born and raised in Hutchinson Ks., and now live in Wichita!
Mr. Pina was my TKD-MDK instructor when I was in my teens. I studied with him when the Dojang was still on "F" street, then 5th street and then Main street. I followed him to each location. I had a GREAT time studying under Mr. Pina and have a lot of FOND memories of him. The things I appreciate about him is the care that he shows each student and the consistancy in instruction! I remember visiting him a few years ago at his home and watching him instruct some kids in his garage. I was off to the side listening/watching and I heard him give a specific bit of knowledge to the kids...and I thought to myself "I know what he'll say next"...and he did. He's extremely consistent. But what really makes him a wonderful TKD instructor is his big heart. Physically not a BIG guy, spiritually....a giant!
I'm a better person for having studied under him.
Please give him my regards!!
I've also done my research into trying to locate Mr. Farr. After moving off to college I began my own study of American Kenpo and now teach here in Wichita. (as well as studying some other systems) So I'd be especially interested in getting back together with Mr. Farr and let him know what I'm doing now. He was always such a supportive and inspiring person. I enjoyed his every trip to Hutch to be with all of us. I still remember when Mr. Pina had just joined up with him and the flavor it gave to our practices after that! That....along with our trips to attend seminars under Mr. Parker, were what gave me my initial HUNGER for American Kenpo. Something that's lasted me a Long time now...and grown a great deal. I'm indebted to Mr. Pina and Mr. Farr for that!
IF and when you find Mr. Farr....please PLEASE let me know so I can reconnect with him as well.
Thank you.
I'll have to look you up next time I'm in Hutchinson visiting mom and dad.
Your Brother
John
(He'd know me by my full name: John Haag)
