Practice Group in Colorado Springs

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- April 21, 2015 at 12:40 am #3243
  
  Michael Oratokhai
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  Looking to start a practice group in the Colorado Springs area. Need some dedicated individuals willing to train a couple of times a week. Please email michaeloratokhai@yahoo.com for further details.
- April 21, 2015 at 7:31 am #3245
  
  Art Kidwell
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  That’s great news Michael, I’ll let all the KunTao Silat Practitioners in the area know that a new Practice Group is available!
- April 25, 2015 at 2:10 pm #3297
  
  Kuntaoer
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  There’s a friend of one of my Practice Group students in San Antonio who is moving to Colorado Springs later this year. As soon as I have his information, I’ll figure out how to PM it to you.
  - April 25, 2015 at 8:21 pm #3299
    
    Michael Oratokhai
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    Thank you I appreciate it.
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