America's Top Martial Artist, indeed. Who would have the vision and courage to come up with such an intrepid entertainment concept to parlay and showcase martial talent ??? Aahh !. . . . That's right ! Master Jesse"The Tank" Wray of the Next Level Martial Arts dojo ! You may ask yourself "What else is there for a Master with 100 World Grand Championship wins to his credit left to do" ? Master Wray has taken his endeavors to "Next Level Productions" in which he and Sensei Mahagony B (presently ranked number 1 in the world for women's sparring) have put together a vision of a reality tv series featuring top martial artist in the NYC area !! This event viewing the pilot episode was held on Thurs., Aug. 6th, at:
The Ailey Studios
405 W. 55th St.@ 9th Ave.
NY, NY 10019
Website:
www.alvinailey.org
Office:
(212)405-9000
Fax:
(212)405-9001
The doors opened at 8:30pm and refreshments were served before the screening began. There were alot of famous martial arts instructors at this event. World Champion Christine Bannon, Master Mo of Harlem, Master Nitro of the Kuroshi do combat system, Sensei Wizz of Harlem Goju, Lamarr Thornton of Harlem and a host of others too numerous to list in this article.
The Pilot:
The pilot episode was set up elimination style. At the begining of the show there were forty competitors. Now only seventeen remain. . . . . .
The Judges:
World Champion Jesse "The Tank" Wray, World Champion Christine Bannon-Rodriguez, Sensei Wizz of Harlem Go- Ju.
Synopsis:
Master Jesse comes into the Dojo hoping to talk to fourteen contestants but there are seventeen competitors. After a briet discussion with his judges (and a flared up argument with Christine Bannon- Rodriguez !!!) Master Jesse makes it known that three contestants must go home !!! No exceptions, no excuses !!!
The Competitors:
The talent of competitors range from various styles of karate to grappling !!! The interesting thing about the competitors is that they are able to choose whom they wish to fight !!! The action is intense and will not disappoint you !!!!
Commentary:
One of the most hilarious things about the show is to see and hear the reactions of the fighters as each of them are challenged or eliminated !!!!
Conclusion:
With Master Jesse getting his wish of eliminated fighters. The competitors are taken to the "House" were they will stay for the duration of the competition. But to their surprise when they arrive at the "House" it is not what they expected !! Christine Bannon Rodriguez lays down the "ground rules" and Master Jesse walks in very cool and dignified with a suit on as if to give a President Barack Obama "press conference". He informs the competitors to "relax and rest up because eliminations will continue tomorrow". And that they "will work hard and earn their right to be here". He then turns smoothly towards the door and exits the living quarters, leaving all behind in the room wondering. . . . . . . . Who will be "America's Top Martial Artist" ?
World Champion, Master Jesse "The Tank" Wray can be reach for private and group instruction at:
Next Level Martial Arts
501 E. 163 St.
Bronx, NY 10451
Office:
(718)993-3344
Till the next time. Train hard, train safe !
Buddha
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
"A Rainy Night in Georgia".

Ok, ok I know I'm "knock'in off" lines again. But hear me out !! I just got off the phone with the Spectacular SpiderMan ! Er. . . I mean Master Jesse "The Tank" Wray of "Next Level Martial Arts" !!!!! And indeed Master Wray and his crew of Black Belts "slung webs" at "The Battle of Atlanta" That captured first place honors !!!! Master Jesse took Grand Champion (Business As Usual), Sensei Lawrence "Kodaq" Wray took first place in his divsion. Senpai Sheldon Wray took second place. Sensei Mahagony B took second in Ladies division fighting. Yes, it is a "Rainy Night in Georgia" but in New York "It's going to be a bright, bright sun shiny day", (lyrics from "I can see clearly now" by Everlife) !!!
The Wray family is extremely well known in Martial Arts circles in various countries. I have known this fighting family for ten years and they are consistant in maintaining the highest moral integrity in martial arts training. If you wish to join a premier martial arts school then welcome to the "Next Level Martial Arts" !!!!
Master Jesse "The Tank" Wray can be reached for private and group istruction at:
501 E. 163 St.
Bronx, New York 10451
Office:(718)993-3344
Osu !
Buddha
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