Cassidy Drake

Ranks:
Sempai Belt in White Dragons of Bushido

White Dragon since:
1999

Reason for Study:
To take care of my hot temper.  To learn self-defense.  Forget the "foo-foo stuff", I'm talking about keeping my life if someone came to attack me, my family, or my close friends.  I've also made true life long friends.

Awards and Achievements:
Eagle Scout, Marksman wi the M16, 9MM, and 40MM.  Being accepted to the Federal Agent Academy for the summer of 2003.  Marrying the coolest girl I've ever met and having Shihan be my best man and mentor.

Favorite Competitors:
Jeff Price for his ultimate determination and drive.  Weston Lay for having a lot of talent and being able to stay humble.  Joel Roach is the best person to watch.  Shihan is the best instructor who trained all these competitors.

Personal Thoughts: 
I first met Shihan Ron Bennett in 1994 at the Red Dragon Karate studio on 32nd and Harrison, in our wilder days.  I decided to come to the White Dragon school after my daughter was born, in order to take a better direction in life in order to become a good father.  From day one it felt like family;  Shihan and Jaylene were like second parents to me and are part of the reason why I'm married to my awesome wife Keelee.  I ran into financial trouble and Shihan and Jaylene let me keep training, knowing that someday I will pay them back.  My time at WDOB was the best time of my life.  I love the martial arts and after training at the dojo, nothing around compares to it. I now train at a TaeKwonDo studio so I can achieve my black belt rank. My ultimate goal is to follow in the footsteps of Master Bryan and Shihan in order to create a system of self defense.  It will contain AikiJitsu, Shito-Ryu, American and Okinawan Kenpo, and Aikido.  I'd like to say Thank You to Shihan and my numerous friends at the White Dragons of Bushido for the memories. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!