Sensei Kasper from Sneek. Dutch Budo friend and skilled in many arts. Aikido and Yawara teacher with a Budo Heart of Gold.

Master Dr. Choi, Bok-Kyu, the key figure of bringing Sibpalki to the west. His knowledge in the art of Sibpalki is phenomenal and is a living legacy and supreme master in his own right.

Iaido friend I have met in Paris at the Muso Shinden Ryu Dojo. He lives now in the UK and when he can he studies and practises classical Iaido kata.

Sabom Damian Adams, teaching Hapkido, Taekwondo and Sibpalki. I have great respect towards him because of his everlasting energy and efforts to live his art to the fullest. A passionate teacher and a honest human.

Kendo, Iaido, Firearms, Self Defense in Thailand. I have great respect towards him because of his prowess in practical sword kumitachi and because of his efforts to bring Thai and Japanese martial arts together in a way that I never have seen before.