Back to Dante Today….The problems of bending History to ones will.
Ok, first things first. A letter from the Green Dragon Society to William Aguiar has been presented claiming to have originated in the 1960s. But this is clearly a confusing statement to make. It is evident that the postage stamp on the letter is 1972 and the first class stamp is an 8 cent value. […]
Having a Nice day…a day without Dante(?)
Some things you cannot make up. Life has a tendency to be more compelling than fiction at times. Add the fact that many people like to hitch themselves to rising, falling and dead stars, that real life is a province best left than dealt with, that most people will endure anything to achieve their 15 […]
In Pittsburgh: International Black Belt Hall of Fame
I have arrived in Pittsburgh for the 20th Annual International Black Belt Hall of fame at the invitation of Dr. Lawrence Day. This East Coast organized event is an invitation only black tie affair with over 700 people attending the ceremony from all over the US, from Ireland, England, Iceland and Australia. Last night there […]
New discoveries…
Writer Dan Kelly recently send me some of his research from last year’s Chicago Reader article. In this research was Chicago Yellow Pages copies from 1968-1972. You see above, two listings, one for the Green Dragon Society, 1968 and the other for Count Dante’s Imperial Academy of Fighting Arts. I need to find out who […]
The Spirit of Martial Arts???
I am just riding the wave of controversy that keeps getting attracted to the making of this film. It sucks that I am being sued, it sucks that Fall River Black Dragon Fighting Society (BDFS) was not able to find away to ask to go into mediation and decided to make this a high profile […]
On the Lighter Side…Today’s Irony and Getting Ready for Pittsburgh Black Belt Hall of Fame.
In the middle of all this I suddenly get a piece of mail has made me an honorary member of the Black Dragon Fighting Society(BDFS). Nooooo, this was initiated by Mike Felkoff, no remorse on the part of the Fall River claimant. I got an official certificate signed by Dr Lawrence Day and Stoffel Van […]
New Discoveries afoot…
Some very odd things have happened this past few weeks besides the lawsuit. Regarding the lawsuit, there have been motions and counter-motions and allies of the opposition are still arguing the case on Bullshido. Everyone is asking me what is going to happen. Hmmmmmm…we will see. 🙂 I am grateful to my legal team at […]
Stanford Law School’s Fair Use Project and Foley Hoag Defend….my rights to fair use
We are anxious to get tis over and done with: Stanford Law School’s Fair Use Project and Foley Hoag Defend Documentary Filmmaker’s Fair Use and Free Speech Rights; Seek Damages for Wrongful Takedowns STANFORD, Calif., October 11, 2007—The Fair Use Project of the Center for Internet & Society at Stanford Law School and its co-counsel […]
There once was a lion…
On a lighter note, I have discovered the fate of John Keehan/Count Dante’s pet lion. When last seen, the lion had taken a bite out of the mayor of Quincy, IL at a Lion’s Club convention. John and a buddy had taken the lion there. The owner of a Buick dealership bought the lion from […]
The Saga Continues, and he called me a “coon!”
I did two more interviews this week for the film. The Green Dragon mystery will remain a mystery but it’s history and genesis will be clearly outlined in the film. I have learned who to rely on for some semblance of accurate information. I have people to cross check data with now. I am better […]