A True Warrior Knight Passes Away

Hi everyone.If I had your phone numbers,I would call you all personally.It is with the greatest sadness that I must inform you that Mark Hodel passed away yesterday while undergoing a triple bypass surgery.Jack informed me he got the call from Mark's sister Page this morning.Please pray for Andrew(Mark's son) and his sister's Page and Anne at this difficult time.I am at a loss for words in losing such a dear friend like Mark.

This is a sad shock. Sometimes you think some people will be around forever. I my prayers. Mark was a wonderful Buyu to everyone!

 

Mark's impact for good on so many people's lives, my own included, has been incalculable. Mark was THE guy who got organized training started in northern California; facilitated inter-group communication through creation of the (pre-Internet) Warrior Information Network; and created training opportunities far beyond his own dojo by organizing Tai Kai events with Hatsumi sensei and creating the Buyu Camps. He truly was, as Dave puts it, a Warrior Knight.

So sorry to hear about Mark's passing.  We will keep Mark and his family in our prayers.  He will be sorely missed. That is so sad. Mark and his family is in my prayers. I met him only a few times in person but the fruit of his work i am meeting all the time in the Byyu community. People survive for a long time in the things they did for others, for the community.

A great man has passed, but his legend will live on. We all owe much to Mark. We was a pioneer and a true "Buyu". We only got to meet Mark once, at the Stockton grand re-opening last year. He was a great teacher, and the things he said still resonate with us. As Mariusz said, he lives on in all of the buyu he has trained. We are both very grateful to have gotten to meet him. Our recent Musha Shugyo was only possible because of the strong community Mark helped forge here in Northern California. Our thoughts are with his immediate and extended family.

Thanks so much for your words of kindness. Mark was truly a one of a kind friend and Buyu.He will be missed.Take care!

Mark was THE guy who brought Bujinkan to northern California and beyond.His life's work is truly a legacy beyond words.We,in the Buyu have been positively impacted with his presence,wisdom and good nature.Mark was a one of a kind warrior and he will be missed.Thanks for your kind words.Take care!