EmptyMind Films - Dedicated to Marc

This clip is dedicated to Marc Ekasala, my friend and part of our film crew - myself, Marc and Genie. He finally surrendered to acute depression and bi-polar illness. He loved everyone he met and they loved him. He also loved karate and he never stopped talking about our visit to see Tanaka at the JKA - part of this clip. Marc we will miss you, Jon Braeley.

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• karate
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[emptymindfilms]

My close friend and a third part of our film crew, Marc Ekasala died this week. He had been suffering from bi-polar and acute depression for some time. It is a terrible loss for his family and for everyone who met him - he called everyone he met "my new best friend" and he meant it. He loved karate, and was with us when we filmed the above clip at the JKA in Japan. Marc, this is for you from me, Jon

[mattfinn]

Beautiful dedication to a friend.

As with all your films, love em to bits!

[maoswidow]

try not to be sad,which is difficult, but think of your friend's life as a great concert that you had the pleasure of being a part of. i'm sure he's enjoying a shot of saki with funakoshi and the boys right now.

peace my friends.

[dipchips]

Respect !

[Karateka73]

I am sorry to hear of your friend Marc Ekasala's passing - thanks for posting this clip.

[gengenbraeley]

Hey Uncle Jon, how do I reach you? I finally decided to join youtube and post a comment here. It's very interesting what you do...good for you!! Just hope you get this.

Much appreciated.

[ogreatone]

iam sorry for your loss i have lost friends recently to similar problems and my deepest condolances to you and his family

[karateni]

I'm so sorry about the death of your friend, Marc Sensei Jon. I really like your videos especially those pertaining to how Zen can be applied to karate. I hope I can buy those videos but I don't have enough money. :-)

[Hotora86]

Great video, thanks for sharing. My deepest condolances to you and your friends.

[NinjaZMAN]

I am very sorry t hear of your loss and my condolances to his friends and family i did not no marc but i see he touched many lifes r.i.p marc. I can tell he was a good soul.

[TonyNhollywood]

My deepest condolances to all whom where touch by this loss. I too suffer from such illnesses and am a karate athlete. I almost succeded in such a "surrender" myself. May he be at ease, and suffer no more.