Meat-Shields and Manipulators by Harold K. (HK) Hayward For more background on frauds Steven Hatfield and Bret Gordon, see Gerald J.'s article - Humor Me If You Will. Bryce Dallas, though laughable at first glance, ran what eventually became a global criminal organization, while Steven Hatfield is behind a group of organizations which are, at their core, criminal enterprises on a smaller scale. This article will explore the similarities and the differences between Bryce Dallas and Steven Hatfield, between Dallas' Konigun Ninjutsu and Hatfield's Ohio-based syndicate, between the “Goon Squad” and Bret Gordon. Part One: Front Men Bryce Dallas kept himself well-insulated behind a virtual wall of bodies, collectively referred to by Cayce Lancaster as the “Goon Squad”. Dallas would bind this inner circle of the most gullible and malleable of his students to him by convincing them to commit seemingly minor infractions in the beginning, and slowly building to larger and larger atrocities as time went by. In this way, he could blackmail them into remaining under his thrall, many of them completely against their will, desperately seeking a way out, which they eventually received in the revelation of evidence proving that Dallas had lied about the very foundation of his “ninjutsu”. Dallas had become, essentially, a cult leader. The high school photographs which proved Dallas had lied about training with a Japanese master over a period of nine years allowed many of them to break his hold and escape the abuses they had endured for far too long. A very similar situation has unfolded in regards to Steven Hatfield, in the revelation that his step-father was in prison during the period in which he was allegedly teaching Hatfield his trio of foundational arts. This thorough discrediting of his fraudulent claims has provided an opportunity for Hatfield's students and associates to escape if they so wish. Steven Hatfield has only one front man serving as an easily-identifiable bulwark between him and public resentment, and possible legal recourse. Bret Gordon has been left dangling by Hatfield, taking the brunt of the criticisms leveled against them both, and against their many sham organizations and their dubious associates. What kind of “sensei” hides behind his student, allowing them to be their meat-shield while they sit back and chuckle from a safe distance? The Steven Hatfield kind, of course. Part Two: The Insei-Yutashi Propaganda Project When Bryce Dallas began teaching Konigun “Karate”, as it was initially called, he claimed that he had learned the art from an American man named Jim Crenshaw (or somesuch) who had learned the art while living in Japan. Initially he gave no name for this fictitious Japanese master, nor did he claim to be its current grandmaster. After getting his ass kicked in front of all his students and run out of town by Isshin Ryu karate black belt Roger Williams, Dallas dropped off the radar for a while, re-emerging years later having re-branded and re-tooled his fictional art. Dallas had restructured and consolidated before expanding, having changed Konigun “Karate” to Konigun “Ninjutsu”, proclaiming himself as the current grandmaster after having trained for nine years in Japan under the previous grandmaster, Insei Saija. Never mind that Dallas couldn't seem to spell his alleged master's name correctly, at times spelling his name as Ensai or Enshi, and finally settling upon the name-that-is-not-a-name of Insei. Steven Hatfield seems to have had the same problem when beginning his childish fantasies, and he has been stupid enough to reference people who are still alive and can give testimony against his fraudulent claims. Initially he claimed to be taught by his “father” John Paul, referred to as J.P. in his 2012 bio. As time went on, Hatfield changed the lies he was telling in an attempt to spin a more believable fairy tale. Giving no explanation for the substitution, he completely replaced J.P. with William Sirbaugh as his father for a time, until finally settling upon the verifiable truth of William Sirbaugh being his step-father. Part Three: The House of Sharts Dallas claimed only loose connections to other fraudulent associations that he could use to make himself seem more credible, mostly preferring to keep to his own little network of schools.
Steven Hatfield claims, as of this publishing, to be teaching, along with James Parrish and Bill Cromer, the following: Ryu Saiichi Do Karate founded by H in 1999 (no rank listed) Wae Kune Do karate founded by Clarence West in 1969 (no rank listed) Meibukan Goju Ryu karate (no rank listed) http://www.thetechniciandojo.com/karate.html Yudo/Judo in Jack “Papasan” Stern's lineage (total fraud, bread truck driver, found guilty of Stolen Valor in 1996) (no rank listed) Koji Jujutsu founded by H in 2015 (no rank listed) Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu (no rank listed) http://www.thetechniciandojo.com/grappling.html Aikido founded by Morihei Ueshiba Tenshi Akuma Do Aiki Jiujitsu founded by H in 2008 http://www.thetechniciandojo.com/aiki-arts.html These are some of the sham organizations created by Steven Hatfield and Bret Gordon to issue each other STDs (Socially Transmitted Diplomas) for seemingly authentic “recognition” or “certification”, in order to bolster their facade of supposed legitimacy. Some are affiliated with legitimate organizations, most likely obtained through fraudulent means.: Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Yoshinkai (American Yoshinkan Aiki Jiujitsu) Kokusai Nihon Bugei Rengokai American Jidokwan Association US Association of Martial Arts Law Enforcement Tactical Training Institute International San Budo Federation Ryu Sakura Do Karate Federation Kontei Judo Club U.S. Traditional Kodokan Judo Association As you can see, these sham organizations are quite numerous, and this may not be all of them. Compare the above, current claims with what Hatfield was claiming when he was a member of the BDFS. (Yes, THAT BDFS.) Styles and Rank/Awards achieved P.H.D in Martial Science From the International School Of Martial Science (no accredited university on this planet offers a Ph.D. in any form of martial art)
Back to our main attraction: Steven Hatfield actively and openly commits fraud, while Bryce Dallas gradually faded into the background after establishing his wall of front men. Dallas would seek out those he could bend to his will who already had either some experience in legitimate martial arts, or those who were competent fighters, preferably those whom he suspected would be more willing to commit criminal acts. After putting these individuals through an accelerated training program, and most of the time promoting them far beyond their actual abilities, he would place them in teaching positions, sometimes setting them up in their own schools or training groups. That way, he could have others committing fraud for him, albeit usually unwittingly on their part. Steven Hatfield, on the other hand, has placed himself at the forefront of his own school, where he is featured as the “owner and chief instructor”. Bryce Dallas expanded his criminal activities outside the sphere of martial arts, while Steven Hatfield has built his criminal organization wholly within that sphere (so far as we know). Bryce Dallas also ran a fraudulent construction business, along with his partner-in-crime, Jay Green. The full extent of this construction business fraud is unknown. As an interesting aside, there is a blurb on the Technician Dojo's website regarding their three main instructors which states: “All 3 Main Instructors Were Featured In the 2018 "AMAA Who's Who in the Martial Arts" And were recipients of the "Who's Who Legends Award!" “ This is interesting because . . . well . . . let's save that for another time. Even after more than 16 years of inquiry, the surface of Bryce Dallas' non-martial arts-related criminal activity has barely been scratched. It is known that Bryce Dallas and some of his students were engaged in: Assault and Battery Attempted Murder Burglary Conspiracy Counterfeiting Defamation Fraud Libel Racketeering Rape Slander Theft Trespass and, even though it is yet unproved, if the preponderance of evidence and testimony is correct, Bryce Dallas murdered his own father. Compared to this laundry list of criminal activity, Steven Hatfield is a relative lightweight, having only committed fraud. At least, so far as is known.
Part Four: Yellow-Bellied Bastards – or – Behind the Meat Shield Both Bryce Dallas and Steven Hatfield are ultimately cowards who would not, and will not, come forward to publicly provide evidence of their claims preferring instead to revise their lies when exposed, and try to defame their detractors instead of debate the real issues. Issues which arise due to their own actions. Frauds place themselves in the public domain when they make their claims in a public forum. Public scrutiny is a natural result, yet frauds claim people are somehow acting “dishonorably” by merely asking questions. This is a common tactic of frauds – being unable to provide credible evidence for their claims, they instead engage in ad hominem attacks against anyone and everyone who would DARE to question the integrity of shidoshi/grandmaster/anshu/kaiso/renshi/hanshi/sensei/gezundheit. Stay tuned for my next series of articles: “How to Sue Your Sensei!” If YOU are suspicious of someone's claims, please feel free to contact either Gerald J. Greysmith or myself, HK Hayward, via email. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Further reading:https://martialartsfraudsandfakes.wordpress.com/2020/04/06/may-the-circle-jerk-be-unbroken-part-1/ https://martialartsfraudsandfakes.wordpress.com/2020/08/10/bret-gordon-fraud-ego-and-shell-games-havent-we-all-been-here-before/ https://martialartsfraudsandfakes.wordpress.com/2020/11/04/steven-hatfield-and-bret-gordonmeet-your-founder/ Greysmith Investigations (1) Bullshit Martial Arts | Facebook
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In the previous entry, it was mentioned that the fraudulent martial artist known as Bret Gordon might be accepting a challenge to prove his skills by a legitimate martial artist: “The bottom line: Bret Gordon is a posturing fraud who has never been involved in a life-or-death encounter, and won't even accept a non-life-threatening challenge match to test his competence against a legitimate martial artist, even with ground rules and equipment to insure minimization of injury to either party. Bret Gordon is the complete antithesis of Miyamoto Musashi. (Though this may be changing in the very near future. Stay tuned for further developments.)” Fraud that he is, it was expected that Gordon would back down from this challenge, but not quite so soon, nor were the circumstances leading up to this abrupt cancellation foreseeable by anyone. Presented without comment: (click pic for video)
Gordon, who apparently doesn't consider himself a “real man” doesn't “stop talking”. Instead he almost immediately begins issuing a flurry of posts, adding qualifiers, undoubtedly preening for his sycophants, again attempting to portray himself as somehow being victimized, and even denies the obvious reality that he issued the challenge, which is completely contradictory to his initial post: Gordon: “If you want to bring one or two friends, fine.” Remember this. Taking into consideration Gordon's years-long history of fraud and deception, Dugas decided to deliver the waiver a week prior to the event and scout out the location to be certain where he was going, a prudent precaution in this type of situation, especially when dealing with unstable individuals. Dugas and his two friends wisely decided to film the delivery in its entirety in order to insure Gordon didn't lie about the exchange. What they captured on video was entirely unexpected. The “kaiso” and his “little captain” Upon reviewing both of the videos, there are a number of things that can be seen, and a lot of new questions to be answered. The parking area outside the dojo does not appear to be well-lit. Is this not a safety concern? For what reason is the window in the door obscured? Since you claim that class was canceled for the night, why is the door not locked? Why are you sitting so close to your female student, who is married and has two children? Why the hell do you even keep alcoholic beverages at the dojo? Does Hackworth know about this (he does now)? Why are you drinking rum (and diet soda) with your female student, who is married and has two children? There may or may not be anything illegal going on here, assuming everyone involved is of legal age and consenting adults, but it certainly does appear as if it could potentially be immoral, and is definitely unethical. I mean, anyone could walk through that unlocked door at any moment. Oh, wait . . . Since you claim that you did not have a uniform as an excuse to avoid meeting Dugas' challenge that night, why did you post this earlier: How is your not having a uniform a legitimate excuse not to accept a challenge? Do you have to be wearing your kaiso costume in order to perform your fraudulent art? If so, how is this practical for normal people? And why did you later claim that you keep your uniforms at your school? Which time were you lying? You claimed that your name is not on the lease, yet a few days ago you claimed that you owned half that business? Which time were you lying? Any reasonable person should be able to understand that, no matter what was actually transpiring, or was about to transpire, that night does not look good. You really don't need another dozen donuts. Chain-guzzling milkshakes is not helping, either. You just can't help yourself can you, Gordon? You've been busted lying numerous times, yet you can't stop lying no matter what happens. Dugas showed up with two friends, as you agreed, yet you portray him as being so afraid of a fraud like you that he needs bodyguards. Laughable. You claim this was an attempt at intimidation on Dugas' part, yet it is plainly evident that all he did was hand-deliver a signed liability waiver to you and confirm your appointment for November 12th, no mention whatsoever of cancellation. Again, laughable (meaning pathetic). Again, within hours "kaiso" Bret Gordon, self-proclaimed master of multiple martial arts, with accolades bestowed by fellow fraudoka Steven Hatfield himself, issued an epically reality-resistant punk-out: The text of this dime novelette of perverted fiction reads:
"Bret Gordon is with Steven Hatfield ATTENTION BSMA! This will be long... WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE I am both impressed and appalled at the abilities of those over at BSMA to twist the details of virtually anything to suit their agenda, and have no doubt they could pervert even the Immaculate Conception as just an elaborate lie to cover up the fact that Mary was really a slut. The way they view the world through their sick, twisted minds should be more telling than anything else. My school, Trio Martial Arts Academy, is a semi-private institution that limits instruction to teens and adults (currently, there is not a single active student under the age of 21). I have worked hard to develop a culture among my students that allows us to function as family. In fact, I'm probably closer to every single one of my students than I am to many of my blood relatives. Because I cater to adults, when not in training the walls come down. It is not uncommon for us to sit around after the last class of the night with a bottle of sake, decompressing from the stresses of the week. I confide in them just as much as they confide in me. You may call us a social club, and I fail to see how that's a negative. I have a full-time job already, and my dojo is not a business nor do I have any intention of running it like one. By now, I'm sure everyone has seen the video of Dale and his bodyguards showing up unannounced on a night when I cancelled class last minute and was instead sitting at the dojo with two students (there is only one that can be seen in frame, but my sister is just around the corner. Dale even waved to her, so he can't say she wasn't there). One other student was on his way as well, and showed up roughly 5 minutes after Dale left. Why Dale needed two bodyguards to just "drop off a waiver" is beyond me, and the truth is that if he had any intention of stepping on the mat with me, he would've asked to do so when he had me outnumbered instead of saying "I'll be back." No one drives an hour and a half just to hand someone a piece of paper that they already emailed over. Now, a couple of things about that night have become part of BSMA's sick and twisted fantasy about who they think I am, so let me state this unequivocally. I was not "drinking alone with a married female student." As stated, we weren't alone, and in the video you can clearly see my student is holding a soda from McDonald's. WE were not drinking. I had a drink, which as a grown man in the company of other adults, I don't need to explain myself for doing. To then try and equate that with a healthcare professional who smokes pot before seeing patients is just mind-blowing. The next thing they brought up was the fact that I rushed her out of the room, implying it shows we were "caught and guilty." Just, no. When three hostile individuals (who spent months making threats against me) walked into my school, I sent my student into the other room and placed myself in between the door and the visitors just in case something popped off. Period! There is absolutely no excuse for putting my student on blast, including posting contact info for her family, and potentially putting her entire life, marriage and career in jeopardy! Doing so just shows the lack of humanity and decency any of them have, and let's the world know what true pieces of shit they are. Now with regards to this coming Thursday when Dale is supposed to return, with two more bodyguards, for us to settle our differences. BSMA has already stated that the outcome of any match we have will not prove anything. Furthermore, I know that the outcome will be twisted. If I win, they'll say it was due to his age and his stamina. If he gets injured, they'll say "See! Bret is dangerous and violent like we said and shouldn't be teaching." Even with a signed waiver, I have no doubt they will try to sue my partner for damages since technically it's not even my unit that we teach in nor is my name on the lease. After all, he only agreed not to sue ME. Taking all of this into consideration, I am officially calling off the 12th. It is absolutely pointless if BSMA won't concede that it proves my legitimacy. There is no doubt in my mind they will only come at me harder in retaliation after I win, and I don't need the street cred of otherwise faceless trolls on the internet to be able to sleep at night. Dale Dugas - you and your friends are no longer welcome in my school. I am done entertaining your charade, and the fact that you had every opportunity to ask me to step on the floor this past week and chose not to just proves how unwilling you really are while trying to save face. If you and your echo chamber want to throw the "bitch card" at me for this, go for it. It's certainly in character for you. But frankly, you and everyone else at BSMA can just fuck off." Again, pathetic. Gordon, cowardly fraud that he is, punked out of a challenge match that he never had any intention of honoring anyway. The principles of honor, courage, humility, etc. that he writes about in his blog are only words devoid of any real meaning to him and all frauds of the Bret Gordons, Steven Hatfields and others of their ilk who seemingly infest the martial arts community. True enough, they are laughable at first blush, but they must be taken as a serious threat to the reputation and integrity of the community at large. Signing off for now, HK |
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