Kumu Narte

[Dave McNeill]

Kumu (teacher) Narte is one of those people that I deeply love, respect and trust. We met years ago in 

connection with the martial arts and now Kumu spends the majority of this time healing people rather than breaking them. His martial skills were at the highest level, but his healing skills are off the charts.

In 2004 he worked on me before I left to Nashville for 3 months of surgery, radiation and chemo, and he has worked on our family and friends several times since. I can't explain what he does or how he does it, but his Hawaiian healing techniques are astonishing.

He stayed with us for 5 days last week and I asked him if he would teach a martial arts class to the small group that come to my Monday night class. He reluctantly agreed. It was refreshing to see that his depth of knowledge and martial skill has not waned nor his ability to put a hurt on someone. I can attest that the class covered probably 1/10 of 1 percent of his family Kenpo curriculum.

If you do not understand the meaning of Ohana all you have to do is meet this remarkable, giving human being.