VADHA SEMINAR '08.  The Annual Seminar of the Vadha Federation was held Saturday, March 8, at the Inverness Vadha School of Masters Michael Wyka and Alfons Bemmel.  

Red Sash Jack McCrave led the black belt level instruction and Vadha black belts from New York, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida attended.  Maha Master Jack McCrave was the Instructor of Honor and gave those present the benefit of his many years of

 martial arts experience.  

After the Seminar, Red Sash Jack McCrave led a special class for the Inverness Vadha school students.  Each student had an opportunity to spar with Red Sash Jack McCrave.  

Junior Green Belt Jasmine Singh parrying a fast lunch punch

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BOARD MEETING.  The Vadha Federation held a board meeting in Inverness, Friday evening, March 7.  Directors in attendance were Chairman Jack McCrave, Directors Jack McCrave (Jr), Vincent McCrave, Michael Manning, and Michael Wyka.  Black Belt Alfons Bemmel was in consultation.  

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Congratulations to Jasmine Singh (15) on earning her Green Belt (junior grade) at the Inverness VADHA School of Masters Michael Wyka and Alfons Bemmel, Tuesday, December 4, 2007.  

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Maha Master Jack McCrave visits Inverness VADHA School.  
Inverness, FL - November 8, 2007.  During the school's general grading, Maha Master Jack McCrave thrilled students and instructors with a surprise visit.  The Maha Master  watched the "future" of Vadha in the students, ages nine to 15, and was encouraged and impressed by their dedication and skill.  

"I think each student kicked it into a higher gear when the Maha Master walked in," said Red Sash Michael Wyka.  "I'm extremely proud of the way they conducted themselves.  They represented the school well."

Collin Lake earned his Green Belt - junior grade, and Michael H. Wyka, Jr., earned his Green Belt - senior grade.  Other notable students who earned patches toward their next advancement or patches recognizing individual achievement were Brianna Burnett, Kayli Colas, Patrick Rogan, Nicholas Wyka, Dennis Tilton, Jasmine Singh, and Johnathan Singh.

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Congratulations to Brianna Burnett
Brianna Burnett (10) earned her junior Yellow Belt Thursday, February 15, 2007, at the Inverness Vadha school of Masters Michael Wyka and Alfons Bemmel. Congratulations Brianna.

The picture to the left shows Brianna displaying her skills with the wheel kick at her yellow belt grading.

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Congratulations to Masters
Alfons Bemmel and Michael Wyka
June 29, 2005 - Their VADHA MARTIAL ARTS school in Inverness, Florida, won FIRST PLACE in the Citrus Chronicle’s annual “Best of the Best” contest in the “Karate Schools” category. The school went up against many much larger commercial studios including several Tae Kwon Do schools, Karate schools, and a Jeet Kune Do studio. Winners were determined by ballots sent to the newspaper by readers.

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Vadha Students Earn Yellow Belts
March 22, 2005 - Congratulations to Justin Waters, Collin Lake, and Michael Wyka, Jr., on earning their Junior Yellow Belts at the Inverness Florida Vadha School of Masters Michael H.Wyka and Alfons Bemmel. We are extremely proud of Justin, Collin, and Michael for helping each other toward this goal and showing true teamwork and camaraderie.