Chuck Sanders' brother, Jim Sanders, helped both Mike and Chuck teach at Bragg during that time period.
It is Jim who is shown in a number of published photographs taken during that period - taking punches and kicks from Mike. In the JAN/FEB 1976 issue of VERITAS in an article titled Hwarang Do by Spec. 4 Rick Mullen, the then two-week military Hwa Rang Do instructors course is described. Jim is featured in one photo on Page 19.
Jim was hoping / planning to join the Army and follow in Chuck's footsteps in Special Forces. He got into trouble in Fayetteville, don't know exactly what, and never was able to follow through with enlistment.
In a personal letter home during this period Mike wrote, in part, "I am completing a 6-week film and completing a Army Manual [his first O'Hara book]. I'll be working for the government for the next 5 to 10 years. I feel I have found my profession and I know the military is my home...Chuck was 28 the other day, and Jim turned 23. Jim will soon be in the Army going to Special Forces hopefully."
Chuck was born May 21, 1948 so it's easy to figure out when this letter was written.
Upon Mike, Chuck and Bobby being returned to Ontario Jim, along with Master Chief Nissley, viewed and confirmed his brother's remains.
Jim is still with us and remains in touch with the Echanis Family.
Attached is two part photo sequence taken at Bragg. Mike is demonstrating his version of Bruce Lee's famous "One Inch Punch". Chuck Sanders is taking the hit
Never before seen and one of Mike's favorite photos taken during this period.