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Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby Martin on Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:41 pm

RIP
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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby Tomita on Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:18 pm

I have no words...

I had hoped to study under him next year.

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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby palmslam on Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:33 pm

He loved life, loved meeting new people, Loved training Martial arts.


RIP.


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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby bruce on Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:07 pm

rest in peace and know you had a good influence on people. my thoughts and good vibes go out to all of his friends and family.
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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby SPJ on Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:25 pm

condolence to family and friends.

He will be missed by many.
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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby fisherman on Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:40 pm

Deep condolences.
This is really sad news. I am really sorry to hear this.
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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby Franklin on Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:41 pm

i am very sad to hear this

i only knew him through watching is videos but i was always impressed by his skill but more so by the way that presented himself in an open and sharing manner on his videos...

my thoughts go out to his friends, family, and students

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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby Chanchu on Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:56 pm

Very sorry to hear of this
RIP Sifu Martello

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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby Andy_S on Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:15 pm

Damn, that is a loss. From what I saw of him (on clips) here was a man who was acquiring the real, applicable gongfu of old school CMA, and was teaching others to do it as well. Not many people in the West (or in the East these days, for that matter) who had his material or his abilities.

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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby SteveBonzak on Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:07 pm

I am stunned and saddened by this loss. He was a talented man who did not hesitate to share what he had. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby ashe on Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:15 pm

shocking. a loss for sure.
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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby chud on Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:23 pm

What a shock, he was young and vibrant.
To Jake and all who trained with him, my condolences; prayers are on the way.

He touched many people's lives positively, so that is a life well lived.
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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby AllanF on Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:35 pm

Very sad news indeed.

Just this morning when i was out in the park practicing i was thinking that when i return to the UK it would be a good idea to try and go to his classes in Belgium as he seemed like an open and generous teacher, then i get home turn on the computer and this.

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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby Formosa Neijia on Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:38 pm

I can't believe it. And I didn't get to say goodbye to him. We never know when a word will be our last to someone.

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Re: Mike Martello: RIP 5 October 1966 - 2 June 2009

Postby cerebus on Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:14 pm

Formosa Neijia wrote:We never know when a word will be our last to someone.
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So true...
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