LOTUS PICTURES FROM ABBEVILLE, LA

 

  

 

This picture shows the inside of Ajarn Mack's dojo in Abbeville, Louisiana.  A framed portrait of Ajarn Precha is shown at the top of the wall, and a portrait of Ajarn Mack's hapkido master is shown at the bottom of the wall.  There are many trophies lined up alongside the bottom of the wall.  These trophies were earned from winning in kata and sparring competitions at martial arts tournaments.

This picture was taken in 1998 at a martial arts tournament in Lafayette, Louisiana.  B.J. Petry, Ajarn Mack's son is shown demonstrating kata 5.

This picture shows Ajarn Mack awarding Tucker Axum his black belt certificate.  The black belt test was completed on October 3, 2003.

This picture was taken in 2003 and shows LOTUS students practicing their kicks by kicking a target.  Bill Landry is the student shown just finishing a hook kick.

This picture was taken in 2004 at a martial arts tournament in Lafayette, Louisiana.  The tournament was held by Sensei PeeWee Augusta, Shotokan master.  The picture shows from left to right:  Thomas, Brandon Petry, Ajarn Mack Petry, B.J. Petry, and Shi.