Monday, December 29, 2008

Mental Toughness Youth Build U.S.A.

By many names Anthony Sampson carries the titles of Brother Anthony, Master Senior Drill Instructor, Captain, Shihan and Grandmaster. I have always personally known him as Brother Anthony, a kind and humble mentor of all men and women, black, white and Hispanic. Over seven years ago he changed my life from a single parent lost in the mix of parenthood to a disciplined mother with purpose. He taught me (which I will never forget) "In Life You Do Not Get What You Deserve Perhaps Only What You Negotiate." It was an epiphany. Brother Anthony Has the gift of speaking to the very essence of a person's being. I am thankful for him and the lessons he teaches. Today I am better because of his intervention and I thank (Allah) GOD for allowing him to bless me and my four children. I honor you Brother Anthony as a man who cherishes all of God's creation. God Bless you Brother and

Grandmaster Anthony for everything.

Student of the Vanguard,


Sister Stacey

Friday, November 28, 2008

Dr. Moses Powell (Supreme Grandmaster)



Honor to Supreme Grandmaster Dr. Moses Powell

Dr. Moses Powell was born on January 13, 1941 to Athenia and Moses Powell, and passed away on January 22nd, 2005 due to respiratory complications. He was a man destined to be amazing. He fathered three daughters and mentored thousands of students. He has made greatness a part of the very essence of his teachings. For more than 50 years martial arts became the core of his life . His teaching method was "let me show you". And when he showed you, you knew you had experienced something powerful enough to change lives. Hence at Force & Power Academy the student constantly hear, "What is more valuable a warning or an example... The answer an Example..."

In 1965, Dr. Powell was the featured martial artist at the New York World's Fair. The following year in 1966, he was the first martial artist to receive The African Benign Arts Award. Between 1967 and 1968, Dr. Powell pioneered his craft by traveling overseas. There, he introduced Sanuces Ryu Ji Jitsu to the orient in the early 1970's. But in 1959 Sanuces Ryu was in the cradle of the dojos he governed.

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In January of 2003, Dr. Powell spoke these words, "I have been called the Pioneer, the Missionary, and the Lumberjack of Martial Arts. When I think about it, I'd like to be remembered as the man I am...Moses Powell. It's not about making yourself anything; but it is about earning your rewards as you go along. Remember, there is no such thing as a book master, you have to fight in the trenches or on the mat..."

"I want young people to realize that there is a history to look up to, and a path of greatness to follow and further pave."


Dr. Powell was inducted into the International African Arts Festival's "Living Legend" Award, and was the first African-American to teach the FBI, Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies around the world.




He is known for the "one finger rollout". His intense focus, application of knowledge and forceful soldier spirit helped him to attain immense tasks including the art of balancing his entire body on one finger for a short time while completely inverted in an attack roll out. The truth remains that no one blocks a roll out, you can only hope to get out of the way.

Here you will find it best described by another genius of martial arts our Brother Grandmaster Anthony Muhammad of NY.



We the students of Force & Power Academy as taught by our Sensei Grandmaster Anthony Sampson reconize and honor the late Supreme Grandmaster Dr. Moses Powell. We hail his name and the tremendous accomplishments we all have prospered from. Therefore we dedicate this translation of his life in the behalf our beloved O' Sensei. Below you will find the badge of our dojo. Placed here as a symbol of reverence. May you find benifit in this reading.



Tuesday, November 25, 2008

The Lesson of the Hakama



The lesson of the Hakama
As taught by Grandmaster Anthony Sampson

At Force and Power Academy founded by Professor Anthony Sampson, 8th Dan in 1996, our uniforms are traditional yet vary according to special teams or season. One portion of our uniform is called the “Hakama.” To the uninitiated it looks like a wide skirt or bell bottomed pants. But it is actually the signature of an accomplished martial artist.


The Hakama is the honor earned through years of dedication, practice and respect for the principles of Japanese martial arts. Originally used as outerwear for the protection of a horseman’s legs (much like cowboy chaps) from weeds, brush and chafing, the hakama was used only by the proud samurai warriors. In those times, leather was difficult to be had thus necessitating the use of heavy cloth instead.


After the mounted Samurais were converted to on-foot warriors, the samurais continued to wear the hakama for the purpose of easy distinction above other classes.
Today the hakama is a standard part of the garments worn in martial arts schools. The hakama stands as a symbol of the Samurai codes, principles and an honor bestowed upon "Yudanshas" or black belts.


There are seven folds of the hakama, each with their own symbolic meaning of seven values:


1. Yuki - courage, valor, bravery

2. Jin - humanity, charity, benevolence

3. Gi - justice, righteousness, integrity

4. Rei - etiquette, courtesy, civility (obedience)

5. Makoto - sincerity, honesty, reality

6. Chugi - loyalty, fidelity, devotion

7. Meiyo - honor, dignity, prestige


In the traditional teachings of O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, all students of the martial arts, particularly Aikido, should wear the hakama referring to the "Dogi" (shirt and pants uniform) as underwear. Many stories have been told of how O-Sensei chastised students coming to class without their hakamas. For him, it was like the students asking him to teach them martial arts in their underwear.
"The hakama prompts us to reflect on the nature of true bushido. Wearing it symbolizes traditions that have been passed down to us from generation to generation. Aikido is born of the bushido spirit of Japan, and in our practice we must strive to polish the seven traditional virtues."-O-Sensei
Due to the rigidity of O-Sensei’s requirement, some of his students relate how, with the difficulty of procuring cloth for the hakama due to poverty, they would take old futon covers and fashion then dye these into black hakamas. While these proved to work for a while, the stuffing came out eventually. Also, with the cheap quality dye eventually fading, the original colored patterns of the futon would emerge making the dojo "colorful" with the various colored hakamas.
In modern times however, some schools have opted to bestow the honor of wearing the hakama only to the black belt students. Some allow female students to wear hakamas earlier than their male counterparts in preservation of modesty seeing as "gis" were viewed as underwear.



Using the Hakama
Different martial arts schools have different ways of caring for a hakama. It would be best to consult the dojo’s sensei on how to properly tie on the hakama before practice. But here is how we are taught to handle and care for the hakama at Force and Power Academy by Grandmaster Anthony Sampson.
With the entire honor the hakama stands for, it is not treated like any old piece of laundry to be balled up and stuffed in a bag after a practice session. Folding and putting away the hakama is a ritual dutifully followed by the yudanshas who are given the honor of donning it.:


Hold the koshi-ita under the chin, and the front of the hakama with your left hand. Move the gusset to the right with your right hand.

Lie the hakama front down on the floor with the right hand side 2 cm over the left, and straighten out all the wrinkles.

Take the koshi-ita with the right hand and flip the hakama over by securing the bottom of the hakama to the floor with the left hand. The back should be on the floor with the front facing up.

Fold the left and right sides 10 cm into the middle.

Fold three or four times from the bottom.

Turn the hakama over so that the koshi-ita is facing up.

Fold the cords (himo) into four and cross them diagonally.

Feed the two back cords over and then under the crossed front cords.

Thread the back cords back down and under where they crossed over the front cords.

Pull the left cord up and move it down to the diagonal right and thread it through the loop where the right back cord is wrapped around the front cord.
Do the same for the right side.

Completed folding of the hakama.

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Cleaning Instructions


The hakama is always washed separately from all other items of clothing. It is preferred that it be washed in a bathtub and hung out to drip dry. A good tip to follow is to clip the pleats into place along the hem and use a steam iron or pressing cloth for touch ups.

Another method of washing is through a washing machine set at gentle cycle with warm water and mild soap. Again, the hakama must be washed and dried alone by low heat in the dryer. Touch up wrinkles and the pleats.

While dry cleaning may be done, care must be taken as the cloth could weaken and easily deteriorate. It is important to understand that the hakama and the belt are the most important items of our uniform. They both symbolize achievement in our class. As food for thought, remember it is unsanitary as well as disrespectful for a student to come to a dojo with a dirty uniform and/or smelling foul. the student of martial arts must be in harmony with the spirit of peace. Practice well and take care of your achievements.


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Know Thy Self

November 26, 2008

Grandmaster (Professor) Anthony Sampson teaches every student, that the most dangerous person in a dojo is not the black belt nor is it the Grandmaster who teaches the majestic movements of martial arts. But the most dangerous person in the dojo is the new beginner, the white belt or the novice. This is because they do not know their own strength. Therefore to "Know thy self" is the key to a successful class.

Most accidents occur because beginners apply too much pressure to a technique. Believe it or not many injuries are self inflicted. At Force and Power Academy we are taught the theory of martial arts, where skill trumps strength. If you have to muscle your way through a technique than your are suffering through a bad experience.

Ask your Sensei for the theory of what he/she teaches. Trust me they welcome all questions that promote the safety of their dojo. Good posture is the foundation of proper form and confidence matched with understanding is the route to success. Remember that habits are the fruit of practice and excellence is the seed of perfection. Keep in touch 866-931-3138. Grandmaster Anthony Sampson

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

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Grandmaster Anthony Sampson (Muhammad) born August 4, 1969. Founded Force and Power Academy in 1996 on a rainy Wednesday night. Has taught over two thousand loyal students, many are black belts. Father of two sons Mizon and Khalil. Enlisted in the united States Marine Corps in 1988, honorable discharge. Currently (94 to present)a Master Senior Drill Instructor for the troubled youth of Youthbuild New York. Dojos are located in Maryland and California. In 1994 he committed himself to the guidence of the Honorable Minister Farrakhan and registered in the Nation of Islam. He became the 1st office of Maryland in the years of 97-99. Brother Anthony X along with Brother Tyrone X was the head of Executive Defense for Dr. Benjamin Chavis (and family) and the Million Man March Headquarters in Washington D.C. from 95-96 and was committed to other related campaigns that followed. Worked directly with Dr. Benjamin Chavis, former CEO of the NAACP. As a result he incorporated a security company called Executive Protection Agency in 1998. Many clients were high profile executives, media interest, pastors and celeberties. He soon liquidated all interest upon Brother Joe Hall former Director of Security for Marriott Hotels. In 1996 he established his dojo Force & Power Academy for the benifit of the brothers in the Baltimore, Mosque #6. As a student of many forms of martial arts and benifactor of numerous mentors the academy was born and apporpriate. In 1999 he was sent to train armor beares for churches by The Supreme Captain Sherrif Muhammad and Regional Captain Akil Muhammad.

Soon he became the Govenor of Bishop Affairs, Minister of Protocol and Minister of the Bread of Life at the Cathedral Church and ministries in Baltimore, MD for Bishop Darnel F. Johnson. In 2001, Mr. Anthony Sampson opened Dignitary Protective Agency in MD (DPA). Earlier in 2001, Mr. Anthony was blessed to be the assistant Sensei of Kick Masters founded by Grandmaster Dulaney Muhammad. Today Mr. Sampson is the overseer of the schools. Also in 2001 he attended Morgan State University for a BA in business administration. 2002 became a brother of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity incorporated, Bloody Pi Chapter, the Fatal Five. Among the "Bruhz" he is effectively named and called Goliath 3 Pi. November 2005 Mr Anthony left Baltimore, and traveled to Texas, Florida and finally California where he opened FPA of Riverside, CA. April 2006 Anthony Sampson was elevated to Senior Elder of Kingdom Worship Center in Riverside, CA by Pastor Ji Nelson. Today Anthony Sampson is a realtor with Tarbell, Realtors in California.