Sifu Rocky Byars passed away Nov 5, 2001

Clarence “Rocky” Byars was one who promoted Shuai Chiao to the fullest.. and he died a young man. He leaves behind a wife and a daughter.. he will be missed.

sorry, but i don’t mean to bring everyone down..:frowning:

Oh my lord! That is tradgic! A sickness I guess as he was not an old man? Oh my, I don’t know what to write, I met him many times at events, he trained great students, had great knowldege of Shuai Jiao AND San Shou. A horrible loss. My prayers and condolences to his family

What happened to him?

“Poor is the pupil who
does not surpass his
master” - Leonardo Da
Vinci

what happened

I don’t know for certain.. but my instructor told me it was a heart attack

Rest in peace.

I’m sorry.

My heart goes out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

That’s awful.

My sincerest condolences to his students, friends and family.

TJM

Man, that is sad. I never met Rocky, but I had heard he was a decent guy. My condolences to the family.

“Poor is the pupil who
does not surpass his
master” - Leonardo Da
Vinci

Sorry to hear of his departure. :frowning:

I don’t get mad.
I get stabby.