"I found Rick [Moneymaker] to be a very approachable teacher of great knowledge. His expertise especially with pressure points and Chi energy flow. His instruction was carefully planned and clearly presented and even the beginner could grasp the basis of the techniques shown, while the senior student could experience and appreciate the awesome power generated." 

John Whitby Senior Instructor, Wairarapa Dojos 4th Dan Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Do

"Master Rick Moneymaker is a true master. His seminars are explicit, and showed a high degree

of skill on his part. Rick is an excellent teacher (not all teachers can actually teach) and does not suffer from the insecurities many others do. He will show anything, without hesitation and is truly happy to do so."  Mike Addision-Saipe 6th Dan R.K.K.N .2.

"Grandmaster Rick Moneymaker is undoubtedly THE most interesting Martial Artist I have met in many years. I wish I had met him years earlier. As the World's leading researcher in acupuncture related Martial Arts he has a wealth of knowledge and is willing to share it with anyone who has the desire to learn." Dr Ian Griffin 4th Dan, Ronin-Ryu

"Frank and Michelle Annese are excellent Dragon Society International instructors to learn under.  Each is an expert practitioner who are very capable of relaying practical principles and techniques to students of all levels to understand and execute."  Jason Pace 2nd Dan Okinawan Kempo 

"Rick Moneymaker and DSI did more than illustrate the deadly art of pressure point fighting. He dealt with various ways of using one's energy to greatly enhance the techniques regardless of style." 

Wade Jackson Koryu Uchinadi Karate Jutsu Shodan Shotokan Karate

“I have been a student at Annese Martial Arts for a little over a year. In that time, Michelle and Frank have provided a wonderful experience for me. They are both excellent instructors that provide fun, interesting and intense workouts and training. I highly recommend them!” Matt Fuller

"I was suitably impressed with Rick Moneymaker's openness to demonstrate and pass on information of much value to anyone, especially those who are prepared to look beyond pre-orchestrated technique."   Keith Biddle Former Editor N2 Martial Arts Magazine

“Michelle is an expert in her field of personal training as well as Karate Instruction. She is able to relate complex concepts and ideas in a way that anyone can understand them. She is extremely good at relating to kids and to teaching women especially how to protect themselves.”  

Ed Handel Black Belt Okinawan Kempo

“I'd like to put in a word of support for Rick Moneymaker the Dragon Society and others pushing back the boundaries with their research into Martial Arts.”John Wheaton Martial Arts Instructor

“Michelle is a wonderful motivator and role model for all the students at Annese Martial Arts. Her energy and positive attitude is infectious, she is gifted and inspiring in all that she does. Michelle is a hard worker and excels in her field.”  Keri Wilfong 

"Rick Moneymaker is awesome! He puts pressure points in plain English and give you (the practitioner) the hands on tools to make it work. Nothing mystical, no PHD in medicine required, just basic Karate (Kung Fu- Tai Kwon Do ), etc. skills."Terry P. Hill Former World Full Contact Champion. International Thai Boxing Champion, 5th Dan Okinawan Goju Ryu.

"Thank you very much for the privilege of being able to attend a seminar of this calibre, they are few and far between in NZ. The info Rick had to show was really mind opening, but very cogent and the Qi exercises are awesome." Lee Mackie, Diamond Back Eskrima

“The Rick Moneymaker Pressure Point Workshop has blown me away. The presentation style of Rick made learning Pressure Points very easy and I have never studied Ryukyu Kempo, but I was welcomed by all at the workshop and every person that was there had the true essence of martial arts, they treated one another with respect and helped one another to learn new applications and improve their skills."  Shaun Chapman Security Director Executive Security Protection

“The skill and knowledge of Rick Moneymaker and DSI is such that he never used more force than necessary to demonstrate a technique (player). He was there to pass on knowledge not show how tough he could be.”  Dale Speedy 6th Dan Kiaido Ryu & DKI