Sensei Bregman, Olympic medalist and probably the best judoman ever produced in the United States, visited Mexico in October 2007. The below pictures show him and his friend Terry Rusnak during their visit. They stayed with me and were absolutely wonderful guests. You will see pictures of them at the National Museum of Art (they are art fanatics), the Zocalo and Cathedral, the Piramides, the Bacilica of Guadalupe, and the Cathedral of Tepototzlan.

Other photos taken during various events include eating and visiting markets.

Mainly, however, they attended Mexico's 1st National Jukensa Kajukenbo Tournament and really enjoyed several hours of karate, as well as the party afterward. It was especially fun for me because the tournament was on my 72nd birthday, which celebrated in so many ways.

Other photos feature Sensei Bregman's very well-received seminar, which earned him four rousing rounds of applause. Among other people seen in the various photos are O Sifu Sadoc Sierra, leader of Kajukenbo in Mexico and his wife, Lic. Nohemi.

Sensei Bregman and Terry are still in Mexico for a few more days, and then will still go to several interesting places. Next week they're off to Acapulco.

Sam Allred

Posted October 28, 2007

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