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Lowell
December 2, 2024
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Black and Gregori. I studied Kajukenbo under Vince in the early 80s at Asian Fighting Arts in San Diego. He was a life-changing teacher to me, both brutal and gentle, stern yet kind. An amazing man. We won't see his like again.
Phyllis & Jacqueline O´Neill
March 18, 2023
You are forever in our hearts and so grateful we met you when we did to help heal our beautiful Jacqueline.
Richard Dinsmore
March 4, 2022
Deeply saddened to hear about Vince's passing, I am only now learning about it. We went to acupuncture school together and he introduced me to Sijay Emperado since I was a kung fu teacher at the time. Great person whom I looked up to and admired a great deal.
Jessica Thompson
September 22, 2020
I am so saddened to hear of his passing.... he seems too young!
I still to this day tell the tails of one of the best healers I've had the blessing and honor to experience... Vince Black! I say he was a master of 5 internal martial arts (so I was told) that he actually knew how to move his chi into my body for healing. I can still recall the mystical electric feeling surging thru my body from his hands. Remarkable human being with tremendous compassion. As a facilitator of healing myself I learned kinesthetically from him while I recieved... a definite uplevel of my skills for life. Thank you Vince
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Catherine Anderson
January 14, 2020
I just learned of Vince's passing. I remember him fondly. He was an exceptional person and healer whom I feel grateful to have met over 20 years ago. Love and light. Catherine Anderson
Marcos (Marco Polo) Uribe
January 8, 2020
He was my KAJUKENBO Martial Arts Instructor on 14th st. & Market back in 1984-89 in San Diego, CA. It was an honor to have been one of his young students. I owe him my black belt. I will miss him along with Sifu Adriano Emperado, which he also was my instructor. He will always be remembered.
Richard Jordan
August 24, 2019
Just heard of Vince passing and although more than 25 years since I last saw him, will never forget what he did for me as a patient and student. Condolences to Kim,his family and all of the special people who shared his brilliance as a master healer and martial artist without equal at his North Park Health Center in San Diego prior to his return to Arizona.
Mary Casey-Smith
July 16, 2019
Vince was the most wonderful man I've ever had the honor of calling my dear friend and teacher. One day I will see him again in heaven, God bless and keep him. My condolences and deepest sympathy for Kim, Greg and those who loved him.
Debra Hancock Leaser
July 16, 2019
What a great man, he could tear you a part and then put you back together again. And he always made sure he did. I was lucky to have known such a great teacher and friend. May your light burn throughout eternity. Condolences to family, friends and followers. He will be missed.
Colleen Langewisch
May 25, 2019
Just heard about Vince's passing. Condolences to family, friends and followers.
Nina Vasquez
May 18, 2019
The Black family treated me like one of their children and my heart is breaking as I found this news, today.
I am so sorry for this loss. I know we will meet again, one day.
Love, Nina Vasquez
Martin Werner
April 25, 2019
Vince is missed but will be remembered for generations. Peace and Love to his family and martial family. Martin
Chris Lea
April 20, 2019
I knew Vince since 4th grade growing up in Ogdensburg, New York.
He and I became best friends thru 11th grade when I moved away.
He has always remained in my thoughts...I even used his name for for passwords.
I will miss him....
He was special, and reading these various notes confirms.
Regards
Chris Lea
Chris Forde
April 7, 2019
What a vibrant man with a great sense of humour. Vince was a healer. He and his students repaired my out the back shoulder dislocation that had been repeatedly damaged by western doctors and physio therapists. I still laugh about my acupuncture experience with him and other things during martial arts sessions. The volume of information he taught freely was overwhelming for me. He was in my memory also tough and pragmatic as a teacher. My sincere condolences. Chris...
Betty Dong
April 7, 2019
The light of Vince's smile and the glint in his eyes will live on and on. Condolences to Kim, his family, his friends, and his students. I'm grateful to have met him in my lifetime.
Jackie Wolfe
April 1, 2019
I was dismayed to just now hear of Vince's passing - WAY too young. I studied with him many years ago, and remember him with affection and much respect. My condolences to his family for your loss. Though I am grateful to hear that he had a wonderful family, my heart breaks for you as well.
Frank Townsend
March 26, 2019
I would like to add that I would be most grateful if I could attend the memorial service and pay my respects to Vince.I would be traveling from Yuma to Tucson so the time and the location of the service would help. If it is only open to immediate family I understand and my prayers go out to all of you.
KURT GLASSELL
March 25, 2019
I was saddened yesterday to hear that Vince had passed away. I remember when his family moved to Yuma. Vince was in my class at KOFA, we had many mutual friends and did much together for several years.
Terrific guy, fine family and I could tell you some interesting and heroic stories about Vince back then but I won't interject them here.
March 25, 2019
I was deeply saddened to read about the passing of Vince. Had not seen him in quite awhile, but will always carry great memories of him from visits to mutual friends in Tucson. My prayers go out to him and all of his family at this difficult time. Tucson will not be the same.
Frank Townsend
Simone Otondo
March 25, 2019
Vince was my first martial arts teacher and introduced me to a vast wealth of knowledge. He was the real deal. He was so much fun to be around, never a dull moment. He had a deep love of people and I saw him attempt to help and heal countless people in the short time our paths crossed. He and his family are in my prayers. I would like to attend the memorial service, if the time and address could be posted.
El Tour
March 25, 2019
March 25, 2019
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14*
JF
March 25, 2019
So very sorry loss for your great in death. Death certainly leaves a deep void in our hearts. Please find hope and comfort knowing that our loving creator will reunite you soon again on a of a loved one Paradise Earth. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
Karen Horwitz
March 24, 2019
Kim and family you are in my prayers.
Phyllis/Jacqueline I'Neill
March 24, 2019
Kim and family,
Very very sad to hear about Vince....we are forever grateful for his work with Jacqueline ..it has made a huge difference in her life. She is now 21 and thriving. Irene passed in October at age 86...the only comfort I get right now is Vince with her ..as us she respected him so much.
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