News & Events

Full Circle lead the way in Prince George's County with celebrating World T'ai Chi Day on April 26, 2008, at Allen Pond, in Bowie, MD.  This day was designated as a universal day to create a wave of positive energy to be experienced around the world!

The following Kyusho members were promoted to their first or next level of Kyusho on April 26, 2008:   Level I - Rodtico B., Denise M., Geraldo M., Ketil H., Valencia R., and Eric O.; Level 2 - Ed H., Vance H., Ronnie V., Darryl M., Vladmir K.; Level 4 - Rhonda F.; Level 5 - Carey G., Sam S., and Professor Wood; Level 7 - Wayne L. and Melenga Powell.  Congratulations to all!

Full Circle would like to welcome the Kyusho study group leaders in Panama under Master Scott:

Major Oscar Beitia, Panama Police Official; Shihan Reynolds, Chief Instructor; and Sensei Renolds, Dai Ichi Shotokan Karate, Panama City, Panama

Master Scott has also recognized their organizations as our official sister schools and look forward to an awesome future together. 

Training retreat in Panama coming soon!

Participants at Ama Guro Raffy Pambuan's 2nd Annual Pambuan Arnis' seminar in Orlando, Florida, March 15-16, 2008.

World renowned Kun Tao Silat Master, William de Thouars, becomes Master Scott's mentor and elder.
Affectionately known to many as "Uncle Bill," Master de Thouars will oversee Master Scott's training while guiding him deeper into the study of Kun Tao.

Master Scott is live on the internet-based Trenell McCaulley Show!  The Trenell McCaulley Show comes on every Wednesday, 2p-4p, at www.im4radiodc.com -- be sure to listen for her! (2008)

Master Scott welcoming his friends to the neighborhood.  Husband and wife
team has opened one of the best food places in town ... Quisnos!

Please be sure to stop by and enjoy a fresh sandwich or salad on your way out from the school.  They're located directly across the street in the Giant shopping center near our Glenn Dale location. (2008)

Full Circle is hosting a 6-week Introductory Kung Fu program for the students of Woodstream Church.

Master Scott trains the Panama Police instructors in compliance and control techniques and gun disarms.

Master Scott conducts special training session for members of the Hombu Dojo in Panama.

Front row from left:  Sensei Alexis Vega, Sensei David Lee, Sensei Ernesto Toppins, Sensei Omar Perez, Sensei Oriel Mosquera

Standing from left:  Sensei Pedro Hernandez, Sensei Deyanira Chambers, Master Scott, Shihan Ricardo Reynolds, Sensei Raul Gray, Sensei Andres Mendieta

Not Pictured:  Renshi Charles Porter, Shihan Enrique Kelly, Shihan Percival Jordan, Sensei Alberto Murillo

Congratulations to our Honor Roll Students!

From left to right: D'rell Player,               Vasche & Jalani Benjamin

Trequan Spears, Jawan Wells,

Chance Adams, Derreq Player

Congratulations to all of our new Blackbelts and to the Upper Degrees that received another stripe!  The test was phenomenal!!  (2007)

3rd Degree:  Shifu Darryl Player

2nd Degrees:  Shifu Kim Dominguez, Shifu Nia Mitchell, and Shifu Teddy Michalek

1st Degrees:  Allen Pegram, Alun Walpole, Keith Whitson, Donte Player, Khiry Burch, James Gregory, Caitlin Moore, Jasmine Burgess, Lawrence Garrett, Kevin Mack, Cameron Moore, Brianna Burgess, Jessica Smith, Jasee Freeman, Edgar Reese, Timothy Houff, and Jasmine Goode.

Congratulations to Safe Passage's first graduating class of Personal Protection Service specialists!  Members of the Full Circle team include Shifu Jerrell Scott, Guro Chuck Brown, Guro Rhonda Ferrell, Shifu Kim Dominguez, Sensei John Butler, Brian Williams, Kwaw Wood, and Raymond Tate! (2007)

Congratulations to both Guro/Shifu Darryl Player and Guro Chuck Brown for being inducted into the Blackbelt Hall of Fame (under the World Head Family of Sokeship Council) as Instructor of The Year! (May 2007, Orlando, FL).

Our Annual School Cook-out was, again, a huge success!  We had lots of food, lots of fun, lots of activities, and lots of people attend this exciting event!  If you didn't make it this year, we hope to see you next year! (2007)

Congratulations to all of the recent Kyusho (Advanced Pressure Point) students that attended the May 2007 Spring Camp!  Many of the students were promoted to various Kyusho levels, in which Master Scott was promoted to Level 7!  Level 3 Certification: Master Powell, Fundi Marcus, Guro Bobby, Guro Chuck, Guro Carey, Guro Rhonda, Sensei John, Brian Williams, Sean Baynard, and Sam Smart.  Level 1 Certification:  Shifu Angelo, Gunny Toppin, and Deepak Sharma.  Great job everyone!

Many thanks to Ama Guro Raffy Pambuan for the Filipino martial arts seminar held on February 10-11, 2007-- the students all indicated that the seminar was excellent!   Ama Guro Raffy is one of the foremost Filipino martial artists in the country.  Master Scott is his Regional Representative.

Congratulations to Master Scott who recently received a Proclamation from Prince George's County, Maryland, County Executive Jack Johnson for his commitment to the community via the martial arts!  (2006)

Master Scott and his three senior self-defense instructors, along with Master Lusk Penn, recently trained with Grand Master Bobby Taboada in Charlotte, N.C.  (2006)

It's Finally here! 

Master Scott has completed his Women's Self-defense and Relaxation DVDS!  Both will be released on September 27 -- be sure to call (or stop by) and purchase your copies!

Master Scott ...

was recently awarded certification through the Maryland Police Training Commission to teach law enforcement agencies in the state of Maryland!  Master Scott was presented his award from Malcolm Roberts, who is the Prince George's County Department of Corrections Training Coordinator.  "Kudos" to Master Scott!

The New Heir of Tien Shen Pai ...

Master Dennis Brown of Dennis Brown's Wu Shu Academy was officially instooled as the heir to the Tien Shin Pai Kung Fu system of the Lin family.  Both Master Scott and Master Powell are former students of Master Brown and were honored to have been a part of such a history-making event.  "Congratulations" to Master Brown! (2006)

As you know ...

Master Scott and Shifu Teddy enjoyed a wonderful trip to China in late June (2006) of this year.  Here a a few pictures from that trip:

Great News!

It's official!  Master Scott's art, Talahib Kuntao -- a/k/a Street Combat -- was inducted into the World Head Family of Sokeship Council's Blackbelt Hall of Fame on May 27, 2006, in Orlando, Florida!  He was inducted as the founder of Street Combat and his art will not only be recognized as a "legitimate" Filipino martial art, but it will now be recognized both nationally and internationally! 

Master Scott introduced Street Combat over 14 years ago and because of his commitment to refining and sharing Street Combat, he will now be recognized for his great efforts!   Congratulations to Master Scott!

Congratulations to Master Powell who was inducated as Master Instructor of the Year! (2006)

Congratulations to Shifu Sean who was inducted as Instructor of the Year! (2006)  

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