December 24, 2005 November Camp Pictures From: Soke Rodney S. Willis <renshirsw@golden.net> Please go to link below to see November camp Pictures. http://community.webshots.com/user/vnmartialarts Peace Soke Willis

October 21, 2005 Subject: Info: Master Kim From: Susan Pendergraft <fossils@knology.net Dear Master Anderson, gmkim.jpg -- After having spent almost 15 years studying Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do as a young person; I gave it up in my early twenties. Recently (20 years later), I have begun to train again, this time with my six-year-old daughter. In the interest of rediscovering my past I have been making some inquiries. I am hoping that your presence in the D.C. area around the time I was training could lend me some insight. ---As a small child I spent about seven years training in Tang Soo Do/Tae Kwon Do with a Master Kim in New Carrollton, Maryland in the early 1970's. The dojang I trained in had a lead black belt whose name was Mario Oveido. Master "Henry" ?? Kim seemed to work under Grandmaster Ki Whang Kim. the grandmaster's picture hung in the dojang. I have spoken to Master Kim now of Harrisburg, PA and he stated that I must have trained under Henry Kim and that he went back to Korea.  G.M. Ki Whang Kim did come to the dojang and was present during some of my testing. ---Do you know anything about the arrangements of the persons "working" as masters for Master Ki Whang Kim? I have sent a picture from the Kim-Studio vintage photos. The man directly to the left behind Ki Whang Kim is the master I studied under. Do you recognize him? ---Thanks so much for your time,---Susan "King" ---Pendergraft - Largo, Florida

October 5, 2005 Conversation:: Boggs is still alive - don't send flowers From: Kenukan@aol.com --- George, Yeah, I'm still alive. My son Travis has kept the dojo running smoothly while finishing his last year at KU - not doing bad as he has a 3.67 GPA with a 4.0 in his professional classes. He is in the Business College with a major in Management. Graduates in May. I have been busy with my record company - so close of breaking out with a winner. Will be talking to Jack Daniel's, Papa John's, Sonic, and Sprint/Nextel within the next 30-45 days. You'll be one of the first to hear if all goes well. Travis has been assisting Harrison in quite a few of his seminars - he wished he could be up there next weekend for Jim's instruction. I believe Jim said he was taking two of his sons? I have been instructing 2 classes a week to not fall completely by the way side. Also, I'd like to recommend a local Jujitsu practitioner, Steve Crawford to jump on board as possible Kansas/ Western Missouri Rep. for USJJF. Crawford's web page is www.crawfordsmma.com.  He called me and asked about involvement and program possibilities for his students and training. His phone # is 816.728.7360. He has been doing mixed martial arts for about 9 years and has constantly attempted to raise the bar with his instruction. Although he explored avenues with John Townsley he has never played politics in the area. Anyway, I am sure Bethers would welcome some involvement locally. Please feel free to e-mail this to Bruce and call me if there are any questions or if I can assist.    Just me Bob

September 27, 2005 Regarding info on past champion To: Aaron Reed <lucus903@hotmail.com>

Aaron, I don’t have a clue what the National Karate Association is. It has no connection with the USA Karate Federation. Aaron Reed" <lucus903@hotmail.com> wrote: Hi George - I called you today about finding out more info on a possible past champion. He is Jerome J. Carter (Date of birth 10/24/1955) who might have fought during the 80's? Take a look at his website www.goodonlydoneproductions.com under the section about him - on the page about him there is a white box that states he is the only U.S. 12 time national karate champion ever with 31 wins. Is this true? Looking forward to finding out the truth on this and take it off the website if it isn’t true. If you need any other info on him or where is currently living just let me know. Thank you so much for your help on this.

September 27, 2005 Subject: Message from WTKA World President - From: info@wtkainternational.it -- Dear friend, with a great emotion the WTKA World Championships of Karate is arriving. As you know the work is very hard but the delight to live together this experience in the name of KARATE-DO makes us full of energies and enthusiasm. And the sacrifices become emotions. For us Karate means love, Karate is the way to fell the interior peace, to find the union with everything. Train yourself, go over yours limits with the happiness in your hearts and if you will lose a match on the tatami, as in your life, don’t be discouraged but try hard to make yours techniques and your soul more bigger. Try to feel “no arrogance in the winning, no regrets for the defeat”. This is my wish about your World Championships. We have to study Karate in every form and every meaning with all our energies loving our art, loving our life. As the ancient warriors used their sword to train their life comprehension: “don’t exist on the life way closed gates for the man that wants to continue on one’s way. If you want arrive somewhere follow the right way and you will became the way.” Karate is our way, the way that we chose to light our existences. With love, --Mr. Michele Panfietti WTKA World President

September 14, 2005 PSDI Subject: Changes -- From: KDOA@aol.com Dear Friends and Associates: As most of you know, I have recently resigned as the Assistant Chief of Police with the Alliance Police Department and significantly reduced my association with the Kick Drugs Out of Alliance program. None of the professional contact numbers you have for me will still work. I am looking forward towards other ventures. Anyone needing to contact me can still do so by emailing me at JeffreyHelaney@aol.com   Questions about department issues and the KDOA program can be directed Chief Lawrence A. Dordea. Det. Roy Tittle (detrtittle@hotmail.com), and Sgt. Edward Wonner are continuing to run the KDOA as I step down. Please continue to show them the same support you have shown me.  God bless all of you. Be well. Sincerely, Jeff Helaney

August 23, 2005 Subject: RE: Tournament Sizes -- From: Alan Campbell <acamp@bikerider.com --- Conversation: Tournament Sizes -- Regarding your comment on the tournaments sizes. I believe, based on the observed numbers of competitors per most divisions, that the USA-NKF nationals this year were about the size they have been for the last few years. They had the appearance of being smaller due to the size of the facility. --- GEA ---We had several people there that made an educated estimate. I don’t know the size of the USNKF events but they should be around 1000, at least.

23 August 2005 --- WFMA -- Greetings and Salutations from your Brothers and Sisters in Canada. When Sensei Adames says WOW! It may have been an understatement. The 2005 five years has been an outstanding one. --- As you know, Hanshi Montalvo and I met December 8th 2002 at a Hall of Fame in Miami Florida. By the 10th of December 2002, we became brothers and our two families became one. --- January 2003 saw the birth and our first event in Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic. The first WFMA World Championships with over 200 participants.  Nevertheless, I digress. Let us look at last year and what we accomplished. January 2005 we held the WFMA Goodwill Games in Panama. March 6th 2005 the first WFMA point’s tournament held in Kitchener, Ontario. March 11th 2005 the 1st Ronin Police Primary Protection Seminar held in Guelph Ontario with participants from Canada, USA and Puerto Rico. Special Guest Col. Mahin Ruisanchez from the Puerto Rican Police Department. ---- March 11th – 13th 2005 International Bushi Te Federation Weapons Camp with participants attending from Canada, USA and Puerto Rico. At this camp several Ronin Students from the US and Puerto Rico received belt promotions in Kobudo. --- On the 13th of March 2005 Hanshi Montalvo taught seminars in Kitchener for Renshi Fries (Assistant Ronin Canadian Director) and Renshi Adette Rice (Canadian National Director Ronin Goju Ryu Kai) ---The first two weeks of April 2005 SSA Carlos Montalvo, SA Javier Adames and Soke Willis were together again in Puerto Rico this time. Hanshi Montalvo and Sensei Adames were training over 100 Police Officers from across Puerto Rico and Soke Willis was observing and assisting as Their Special Guest. Now, I can tell you we worked our tail off. When we were not instructing Police Officers we were teaching at a number of Dojo. Soke Willis taught seminars to Hanshi Diego Cardin’s dojo, Edwin Lopez Navedo’s dojo and Eduardo Martinez’s Dojo. 17th July 2005 Black Belt Testing and promotions were held with a huge surprise Gary Legacy, Carlos Montalvo and Rodney Willis were promoted to ninth Dan in their respective styles. Soke Willis also received his ninth Dan in Kobudo. --- 2nd August Renshi Kassama from Baltimore Maryland arrives with his wife and four lovely daughters for a week’s holiday. Renshi brings with him a new Kata developed by Hanshi Shuguro Nagazato, 10th Dan founder of Kobayashi Ryu Shorin Ryu. The new Kata called Gorin is taught three days in a row and the Black Belts put in almost 10 hours just on this one Kata. Renshi Kassama agrees to be part of the World Fraternity of Martial Artists and International Bushi Te Federation. Dr. Rodney S. Willis, Soke - International Director - Ronin International Martial Arts Federation - International Bushi Te Federation  World Fraternity of Martial Artists

August 22, 2005 Subject: Re: Anderson From: Steven Hewett <hewettent@alltel.net Interesting that you post my commits to you on your blog page. Trying to drum up sympathy? After reading all the blogs it is nice to see that politics still rule you and your organization.

August 18, 2005 Subject: Mr. Lightfoot From: Jack Pyles  Conversation: Mr. Lightfoot

Hanshi Anderson and Executive Board USAKF (Shihans Hickey, Bukala, Ames, Nanay) Like father like son, I have to reply to Mr. Lightfoot criticism of this years Nationals. For 8 years I either ran the Nationals or assisted under the supervision of Grandmaster LaPuppet, and unfortunately you CAN NOT please everyone. -- But in the same case some issues are really dragged into the mud sometimes. AIR CONDITIONING, cut me some slack. Did any of the masters ever train in air conditioning? Most orthopedic doctors will even agree air conditioned training is not the best for muscles or joints, especially in youth competitors. And for competition, his family must have never competed on a world playing field, since most third world countries my son has competed in do not even know what air conditioning is. -- Uniforms, headgear, weapons these are all moot points. I don’t care what event we have been at; USAKF, NKF, AAU etc., that rule is barely adhered to, and usually only in a team trial event. Headgear has been allowed for years in all events especially Tae Kwon Do, where it is mandatory. Most events it is not mandatory unless mats are not present, check statistics! Weapons will always be subjective as far as what is acceptable unless it is a total weapons event, which there are far and few in-between. -- The more I read about the 8 years of training, I would really like to know how many tournament events that includes. It cannot be many and those that where attended had to be on a small scale. Yes this years USAKF Nationals where small, and so were tournaments around the country as a whole, but the volunteers do the best they can, and at some times have to put up with abuse un-called for. -- You where lucky everyone spoke English, trying competing where the ref pool is made up of officials from all over the world, and where senior Dan’s believe a little hit to the head is okay. On an International competition most officials would laugh it off unless the head rocks more than 15 degrees. And as an adult black belt or even a senior junior black belt 14-16, if you can’t take a light hit to the head, well first learn to block, next maybe you are not training hard enough to be on the level of black belt. -- Enough said, as always, congratulations to the USAKF for another fine event! -- Respectfully, Jack Pyles Former Exec. Dir. USAKF

July 13, 2005 Conversation: Thomas LaPuppet Movie From: Dave Adams <dadams1937@sc.rr.com> George, How could be get the invitation out to your associates and members about Thomas' film and the Cancer Foundation? Please find a banner attached that might be the answer, allowing it to be a link on several associations website. I know you're busy, so I appreciate your time. You had advised me that you were putting me on several of your organization board of directors. Which ones and how can I help. Am still waiting on some better copies of the competition tapes you sent me. Dave A. Adams <http://www.daveaadamsfilms.com>

July 12, 2005 Subject: the famous AAU/USJF Arguments - From: Mitch <mitchg@charter.net - Hi, I am pretty convinced there is active racism in the United State Judo Fed. - - So I did a search on the net and found this phrase you wrote: "the famous AAU/USJF arguments". Could you let me know what the story is on this?  Mitch & Kim Graves Edwardsville IL

GA- Hi. This was about what ranks would be recognized and how the US Judo team would be constituted. I am passing this on for comment from a combatant in that fight.

June 5, 2005 Conversation: Sorry to have missed your championship From: George Anderson To: "Kyoshi John R. Venson" <TriasFighter@hotmail.com> John, Good to hear from you. I was so sorry to miss your tournament but I was out of state for my grandson’s graduating from college. Keep in touch. Best Personal Regards, George Anderson The below site might interest to you. http://www.blackbeltblog.net

June 1, 2005 Conversation: Mark's Grade in History From: Daughter Lynn of Hanshi Anderson

Something to be proud of eh? Don't forget Marky is in an honors program. David isn't the only one with a really bright son....love you Dad..--- Lynn  ---- Subject: Mark's Grade in History --- Hi Mrs. Pethtel - I thought that you would like to know that Mark earned a perfect score on the 9th grade semester assessment test for history (the test that comes from downtown) and he only missed one question out of 60 on my portion of the exam. Tell him that he did excellent work. :) I look forward to seeing you around Firestone next year and I look forward to hopefully having Mark in history in the 11th grade. Let me know in the fall if you plan to sub again next year. I will ask for you if you do. Have a wonderful and relaxing summer!

March 12, 2005 Subject: Previous Student From Akron in 1975 From: Teri Barkoukis <tjbarkoukis@msn.com -- Dear Sensei, I was trying to find you. My name is Teri Barkoukis and I studied under you in the early 70s in Akron, Ohio when I was only 19 or 20. I was up to a 7th blue belt (certificate 1975) and you cleared me for my green belt test when I had to quit to go to college. Now 30 years later, I'm restarting Tae Kwan Do under Master Julius Melegrito. http://www.ichf.com/JM.htm. I started at the beginning as a white belt but Master Melegrito wanted to see the certificate from you (which I gave to him) and wondered if you were available to contact. I did an Internet search and found this contact e-mail. If this is indeed you then let me know. Although, I'm not sure you would remember me after all these years. You were not only training me in Tae Kwon Do but also self defense and I spent extensive hours at your school outside of classes, and I was working on painting a sign for your school. I very much respected you and your expert instruction even after all these years. I only needed to use it for real once in my life and it was most effective.  With warm regards,  Teri Barkoukis (now in Nebraska)

In answer to your questions. Master Melegrito just asked for a photocopy of my certificate from you, which believe it or not, I still had it in a file from 1975! I threw out a lot of stuff over the years but I was kind of proud of being part of your training. He doesn't need to know anything else at this point and especially since it is part of the Independent Taekwondo Association and not the Central one. Accordingly, there's different curriculum and different colored ranking belts. I started over as a white belt in June 2004, then yellow belt and now I'm an orange belt. If I keep up with the classes, I should make green by July.

About how I used your training once was soon after I left your school. I went to college and took a night job at Perkins to help with the bills. I walked into the cooler when unknown to me the cook lunged at me from the back to grab my rear and I was shocked at my own reflexes because I spun, blocked and punched in the solarplexus like you taught. He immediately dropped to the floor with his breath momentarily taken away. I was so shocked at the effectiveness, I surprised both him and me and dropped next to him to apologize but by then his breath returned and he sputtered, "no!, I should apologize to you! I got what I deserved". No one touched me after that! I was only about 20 or so at the time.

What I'm doing now are two courses of study at a school in Bellevue, Nebraska called Martial Arts International. One in Taekwondo and the other is a Philippine Kombatan course of study as part of the International Philippine Martial Arts Federation that uses primarily bamboo sticks - both two handed and one handed with other self-defense moves as well. It's a lot of fun and I test for my yellow belt next Thursday. Overall, I'm doing now what I wish I had stuck with years ago and it's a lot of fun even if I am 51 now.  I hope this answers your questions. Have a happy Easter - I look forward to going to church and am grateful for God's many blessings.  Teri Barkoukis, Omaha, NE 

April 28, 2005 Subject: PSDI FW: To: "Sgt. Robert Magnuson" From: "George Magnuson" <eagles5675@comcast.net -- Robert, Just a line to let you know of another “Magnuson” in law enforcement. I work for Rockwall Texas Police Department (near Dallas Texas) and have 25 years between 3 agencies. My dad, also named George, had 33 years in Federal and State law enforcement. I have a brother, Robert, who is a plumber. I sent him your picture. Nice meeting you. George Magnuson  Rockwall Police Warrant Officer

April 28, 2005 Subject: Re: Tom Cauley Redesignation To: Thomas Cauley <tecauley@yahoo.com -- All: After long conversations with our General Director, Teikeishiro Ogasawara, he has issued an edict that will refer to our Karatedo system simply as Ogasawara-ha Shorinjiryu Karatedo and Yuishinkai Kobujutsu. Due to increasing confusion over the term Koshiki, Sensei has decided that we will generally refer to our system as Ogasawara-ha. We have not changed anything in reference to the style name. Sakugawa Koshiki Shorinjiryu Karatedo still appears on all our Japanese language certificates; letter head etc. I believe Sensei simply has gotten tired of having our system confused with Renshinkan school of Hisataka.  That school refers to their system as Koshiki Karate. More and more, we see some confusion about that term. Koshiki in our system equates:  Orthodox or Antique - simply put, refers to the inclusion of Koshiki or Den Kata. So - just for the sake of those less informed around the world - let's just try to simplify things a little. Fraternally and hope to see all of you at our USA Nationals. We have a website set up for that purpose: http://www.wiredaemons.com/shorinji/05shiai Tom Cauley - Chief, Int'l Div. - Sakugawa Koshiki Shorinjiryu Karatedo

To GEA- My good Brother George: Thank you for your kind remarks.  At 62 I am still active in Karatedo and am the Executive Director of the McNairy County Tennessee Chamber of Commerce. It is a real challenge. - McNairy County is the home of past Buford Pusser (Walking Tall). His jail is a block away and of course I have some of his items at the Chamber. FYI the website is: www.mcnairy.com <http://www.mcnairy.com  it is so good to hear from you and to learn that you are still teaching Budo. Stay in touch and I will try, too, at doing a little better job at it... Fraternally, Tom Cauley

April 26, 2005 Nepal: Re: remembrance To: Nepal Kwanmukan Karate Do Association jkmkarate1@hotmail.com GEA--Janak, Thanks for the note. I will be back to you soon and we are now upgrading the web pages. I had a great time in Nepal and really enjoyed the trip and will post it shortly. We will keep in touch and keep up the hard work – your karate in Nepal is very good. Best Personal Regards, George Anderson Hanshi

On 4/26/05 3:43 AM, "Nepal Kwanmukan Karate Do Association" <jkmkarate1@hotmail.com wrote: --- Respected Grandmaster George Anderson President of U.S.A. Karate Federation - Founder of International Kwanmukan ---I am writing after a long time. I hope you are fine. And hope your family is also fine. Because of little bit business I could not write you. In which date the program of U.S.A. Federation is conducting? Please inform us, we will participate. Sir your the founder of Kwanmukan Karate so time to Time your suggestions, advices and your guidelines is needed, so please mail us in time to time. Waiting for your kindly response. Sincerely Shihan Janak Subedi 5th Degree Black Belt President -- Nepal Kwanmukan Karate Do Association --www.nkkda.org.np E-Mail: jkmkarate1@hotmail.com Central Office Anamnagar Kathmandu, Nepal

April 22, 2005 Subject: Re: American Kang Duk Won Association From - Martin Von Cannon http://www.akdwa.org ---Hello, My name is Martin Von Cannon. I hold a 1st degree (dan) in Kang Duk Won. The Grandmaster of our program is Raymond Arndt. He was a student of Kum Chun Kim. I have been researching Kang Duk Won, as well as Tae Kwon Do and found your site. I read on your chat page (http://www.usakarate.org/chat.html) that you are a direct student of GM Park. I was wondering if you met or know of GM Arndt, or heard of our association? Thank you for the information you have provided on your sites so far, I have learned a lot and continue to do so.

GEA -Hi Martin, GM Park just left my house this Monday and we were together the better part of a week. I have talked to GM Park about Mr. Arndt and have heard of your association. It is OK and if you want more, you will have to call me. GM George E. Anderson, 9th Dan Kang Duk Won (I got my first dan under GM Park.) Enclosed is photo of GM Park doing a “perfect” sidekick!

April 22, 2005 Subject: Re: Questions about Kwanmuzendokai To: Administrator <Administrator@jeweston.com ----Hello, my name is John Weston. In about 1990 I started training in a Kwanmuzendokai Dojo in Massillon. Ohio. I trained for approximately 5 years. Since this time my sensei has passed away and I have some questions about the organization. I can find no resources citing that the organization still has dojos. All I see is Hanshi Anderson’s information on Ju-Jitsu sites. Has the Northern Ohio Dojos gone to Ju-Jitsu only? Please let me know how the organization has changed, or where to find the information would be great. Thank you for your time.

GEA- John, You must have been training with Jack Holderbaum who is now dead. We still have many dojos and are in full business of the arts.

April 21, 2005 Subject: FW: Coach Development From: Meghan_A_Shepherd@SPFLDCOL.EDU To: Patrick Hickey phickey@loveinsurance.com Hello, my name is Meghan and I am doing some research on youth sports and coach development programs for one of my classes. I am trying to find out what kinds of coach development programs are offered through an extensive search on the Internet and came across your organization. I am wondering if you could send me any information regarding what coach development/certification programs you offer (if any) and a brief description describing them. If you could please respond back to me at your earliest convenience that would be great! Meghan Shepherd - Springfield College

April 21, 2005 PSDI: FW: Permission Request To: "Sgt. Robert D. Magnuson RE: S.T.O.P.S. Police Tactical Manual -- My name is Dennis Wissler and one of the things that do in my life is instruct in the martial arts. Part of our system incorporates within itself, a Law Enforcement Awareness Seminar for active/reserve police officers in our area. I was privileged the other day to view the 4^th Edition of the Police Tactical Manual. With your permission, we would like to reference to your manual in our classes, a quote from page 179, 3rd paragraph from the top. --The quote would be "Realizing that the philosophy of, "if the department doesn't pay for my training, I can't afford it," wouldn't have mattered much from six feet under, I knew that like the ballistic vest, I couldn't afford NOT to have it! Except for a handful of officers, that I have run across, the rational in our area appears to be that the officers don't need any additional training over and above the basic academy. I am constantly being told by, even seasoned veterans, that if it isn't taught at the "academy," Might be sued because of the additional information, if I use it (in the defense of my life). Our local "chiefs" won't even consider training outside their departments and their knowledge for their unpaid reserves, yet they place these individuals out in the public arena, by themselves many times, ignorant of what can happen to them. Back to the purpose of this e-mail is, that with your permission I would like to incorporate into our training letter, flyer and training program the above quote. Dennis L Wissler Cambridge City, Indiana http://www.aibudo.com

March 15, 2005 From "Joe Sukovich" <jsukovich@scifargo.com Re: Masafumi Suzuki -- Dear Sensei, I have been a student of the martial arts for over 28 years. I have been doing some research on Masafumi Suzuki and was hoping you might be able to help me. Specifically, I have seen some promotion certificates that state promotion by Nippon Shobukan. Is this the same as the Nippon Seibukan? Thank you for your time. Joe Sukovich

GEA --Joe, Sorry to be so late but I am not clear on what you want. Why don't you call me? Regards, George Anderson

January 30, 2005 Subject: Gordon Garland out of hospital after two heart attacks -- Hi - I just heard from Gordon Garland. He's had two heart attacks and been in the hospital for the past week. He was leaving the hospital today. I'm not sure where to send a card, but he is supposed to call me again later, and I will try to find out then. I thought you would want to know. He's in Atlanta, but didn't go to the VA hospital this time. He didn't say which hospital he was in. Sincerely, Sharon Hayakawa

 August 04, 2005 International Moy-Ryu Karate-Do Federation Development and Purpose

In the early 1960’s there was a lot of bickering between martial arts groups in the Mid-West. Then in the mid and later 60s it was the same from the dojo wars to the JKA and other groups. I approached my Sensei’s and asked if there are any groups that are not fighting and why can’t they get along? This was in 1967 they stated that most was over politics and indifferences of beliefs of styles. After I came back from oversees with the military I asked my Sensei’s again and it was still the same. So I asked if they could start their own federation that would be like the purity and honor that they were teaching me. because of their ages (Tomishuro Sensei in his 80’s and Johnson in his 70’s ) they said they would help me to found a federation based on honor and the development of the martial arts with no politics. So in 1972 the IMRKF was born. The co- founders were Tomishuro/Tomigushku Sensei Robert Johnson Sensei and Barry Moyer. The soul purpose was to seek out pure hearts in the martial arts and to develop the martial arts for the betterment of all that seek it.

Through the years the federation was closed to outsiders to keep the politics out, but as time went on my teachers passed and we started finding pure hearts out there. As some of you that has known me for the last 30 to 40 years we have developed very slowly and this appears to be the best way to keep developing. We now have a great Board that have great skills and a good heart to develop the martial arts the way it was intended. I would like to thank the board for their development of the martial arts, for the way it was intended honor, humility, loyalty, and excellence. What I like to call Pure Hearts.

So if you hear me say that person is a Pure Heart, you will know what I mean. We have a major responsibility to the Great Masters that came before us, as well as all future martial artists to come. Indifferences and politics that exist in the martial arts have to be put aside for the betterment of the martial arts. Barry Moyer IMRKF

 August 04, 2005 Dear Board Members, 1. The Board has decided that inductee's for the Board must be 6th degree or above. 2. They must also be voted on by total Board. Also we wish to welcome new board members. Board of Advisors: Isao Yabunaka Shihan Board of Directors: Ted Jungblut and George Picard

August 7, 2005 Subject: IMRKF - 1000 Years of Martial Arts - Seminars- Show and Tournament 2007 From: Barry Moyer <Sensei@csinet.net

Dear Board, At the request of some of the Board members we are going ahead with the 2007- 1000 years of martial arts event. We need a vote as to what city we should host this in and these are some of our choices. Chicago, Ill., South Bend, Indiana, or Akron, Ohio we need a majority vote as to the best location so we can start on the planning stages. Also we need the best dates that don't conflict with other groups, remember we are not here to compete with them just to have a great event. The event is being planned for 2007 this way its will give us plenty of time to do it right. Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated. We will also be checking into sanctioning through Traditional and open circuits. We have board members who will over see the tournament sides of the event.  Barry Moyer

-----Aloha Hanshi Barry, I am up for any of the mentioned locations...or more specifically, in the interest of the attendees, the one that would be most economical and most accessible for the greater majority of people that would attend. Date-wise? Looking that far in advance I do not foresee any conflicts with my agenda. All my best. Mahalo for the update, Sid Campbell, Oakland

....I grew up in MN and left during a blizzard by headin south until the snow turned to rain, then hooked a right until the Pacific Ocean...backed up a few steps just for good measure and WA LA I was in Sacramento. Got my BA & MS degrees in Criminal Justice and ended up at North Lake Tahoe during the Indian wars of 1977. I was the only enrolled Native American there, but I was light enough to "pass" as "white eyes." All in all I lived more in California than I did in Minnesota. I was the only USKA member in CA that I know of. Bruce Juchnik joined sometime later. This was just before Parker Shelton and Bob Bowles had their dispute about the Indiana commercial rights to dojo. Mel Wise was still competing and the Midwest was still the only area that a guy good get a good fight in kumite. Refs and judges were good and a person had to Knuckle down to win.I think from 66-74 were the best years as far as kata and kumite competition is concerned. A cup was the only equipment needed to kumite. Janet Walgren was tough as nails, but so was Kathy Sullivan. Jim Wax was so good, he didn't need to compete to prove it. I am pursuing the goal of "keeper of the old ways" as far as Toyama is concerned. Takazawa Sensei gave me his seal of approval to do such as long as I also kept the changes he was making. In Japan they still talk "everyone be the same, walk the same, talk the same, do the same kata, all for the good of karate today. Karate is becoming the National Pastime much like baseball here is. They don't want to lose it.The joke I hear is an American Judan is only a Godan hear! To which I counter with, Funakoshi was only a Godan, wasn't he? They at least have one major agency for martial arts the "Dai Nippon Butoku Kai"...and we Americans still wonder in the dark, each master wants to be in control so they all start their own association, then promote themselves or close buddies, who then promote the founder of the assoc. to Super duper Guardian of the Most High .... Great Grandmaster III! I would support an association such as Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, as long as it was controlled and managed by non Japanese/Okinawans or American/European board members and chairman. Trias came very close to accomplishing this task, but it slipped through his fingers before he knew what hit him. I've always been in the quiet background and watched the processes happen. Now I'm ready to get behind any group that can put together such a nonprofit organization.

An International Martial Arts Association of all systems, styles, or theory of training that are deemed to be authentic in origin, have a clear line of history to the founding Chinese, Okinawan, or Japanese masters, whose master instructors have shown themselves to be exceptional in knowledge and applied skills, and have adopted a method of training in keeping with their heritage and history! It sounds to simple yet egos prevent it from being done. Hats off to the Japanese...they are able to set aside their differences and focus on their similarities to construct such a governing body as the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai. Is there such an entity already?

-----Original Message----- From: George Anderson To: Rod Murray Subject: Re: Important karate systems

Thanks for the note and your web site looks good. I like the Koei-kan and what do you think of Ed Kaloudis?

Here are some comments: RM- I would rather talk to you. Caldwell I’ve never heard of. ----Who is Jim Caldwell? GEA- He is a direct student of Michio Koyasu and trained with him in Japan. At this time he is also a student of mine and for the Kobudo, GM Nishiuchi- He is the Secretary General of the USA Karate Federation and the head of the Kobudo committee for Phil Koeppel's USKK.

RM- Back in the middle to late 60’s, the group I hung with or competed against were mostly from the Midwest -Yarnall, Harrison, Shelton, Wren, Yarbrough, & Wallace still had hair at Ball St. Univ.

GEA----Jim Harrison’s son Kris is a coach for the US Jujitsu Federation. All the guys above are super.

RM- My second instructor was Bob Yarbrough (Shotokan, Shorin Ryu), my first was Jim Arwood of Houston, TX area. His top student was a long, tall Texan named Robert Halliburton (now of Fresno, CA). Shortly thereafter I met Nobuhiro Shinohara (just won the weapons Grand Championship at Parker's International in Long Beach) straight from Takazawa dojo in Tokyo. I’d seen a lot of kumite then, but Nobu was aces above them. He just didn’t get off on USA competition for kumite. He got a standing ovation that night after doing a demo of the winning kata. Shortly thereafter again, I met Takazawa Kancho and he was one big “barrel chested” Hachidan with well developed “ki” and knew how and when to channel it. Educated at Boston Univ. and Harvard, Toyama told him that now since he could hurt someone, he needed to learn how to heal or treat someone medically. He spent his life doing just that Japanese doctor of common and uncommon medicine (the old and new).

RM---- It is peculiar that I can find no records of Takahashi in the details of Toyama, if fact, I cannot event find where he mentioned. Could you please enlighten me. I have heard some claims that Toyama had a second dojo called Kenshinkan (spelling?) and that he was teaching secret techniques to select students. However, people who should know say that is a standard myth of Japanese dojo students. Could you point me to the information where Takahashi is mentioned by Toyama himself?

GEA----Ishikawa - The same problem is found with the claims of Ishikawa's claims that he grew up in dojo and that before Toyama died turned over
rights to Shudokan to him. There is no record of him in the book or newsletters. Koyasu never heard of him. If he existed he was very low key. I think he moved to Europe - started the Do Shin Kan with primary operation in Europe.

GEA----Onishi - The standard story was that Toyama gave him license to start his own style. But the real scuttlebutt is that he was forced to resign because of internal strife in the Toyama family because he was very left wing and was alledgedly using his club to recruit people for his political views. Jingoistic Japan was not exactly comfortable with communist viewpoints. Toyama himself was very open and international and admired the Chinese arts.

RM-I would like to meet you sometime and learn your story and SHU DO KAN. Ask questions such as, why did Onishi feel the need to split off on his own? What and how did “politics” affect his decision? I’ve recently spent a day working out with Brian Frost (Michigan, Shichidan, Koei-kan). He’s invited my to his house and dojo for a week to exchange ideas and techniques. Since Koei-kan, Shudokan, & Keishinkan are “sister” schools and not involved with Japanese politics I’m for getting to know everyone of these systems. Tell me more about your association. I was and (as far as I’m concerned) always be a member of the Trias USKA, and also have known Phil Porter (since 1968, competed in his judo tourneys every month in Sacramento -I lived there then) he had a training spot at the “university” of Campbell (a giant size facility were each large room was a different martial art training area. It was great! I support Phil because his goal is good, but maybe his methods need to be reevaluated for obtaining his goal. I always hope for the best. But, I’m looking for a good organization that can grab the reins and create our own version of the Dai Nippon Butokukai. Do you think such a group could come together?

GEA----Your idea of the Dai Nippon Butokukai is good. The USAKF has a great history and is too complicated to write here. The Kwanmukan was organized by me under Robert Trias and Park Chull Hee and the first certificate were signed by GM Trias.

----I too like Phil Porter but it is just too much for him to claim grade authority for anything except Judo. The USJJF requires that you kick, punch,
and perform everything but kata to karate standards so as he cannot, he should let the grading go to those who can. Phil has been in my dojo and his
techniques are limited to judo. It is the same with GM Trias - COURTESY grades do not mean expertise or ranking authority in the disciplines.

----For the lineage chart of GM Trias, it is an opinion looking for justification. As, I think Menken said, “ It is both good and original, the
original parts are not good and the good parts are not original.” If you can believe that chart, GM Trias was a student of and mentored by Konishi. Whoever put that forward should receive an award for originality.

Contnuing Conversation: Important karate systems

RM- I would rather talk to you. Caldwell I've never heard of. Back in the middle to late 60's, the group I hung with or competed against were mostly from the Midwest (Yarnall, Harrison, Shelton, Wren, Yarbrough, & Wallace still had hair at Ball St. Univ. My second instructor was Bob Yarbrough (Shotokan, Shorin Ryu), my first was Jim Arwood of Houston, TX area. His top student was a long, tall Texan named Robert Halliburton (now of Fresno, CA). Shortly thereafter I met Nobuhiro Shinohara (just won the weapons Grand Championship at Parkers International in Long Beach) straight from Takazawa dojo in Tokyo. I'd seen a lot of kumite then, but Nobu was aces above them. He just didn't get off on USA competition for kumite. He got a standing ovation that night after doing a demo of the winning kata. Shortly thereafter...again, I met Takazawa Kancho and he was one big "barrel chested" Hachidan with well developed "ki" and knew how and when to channel it. Educated at Boston Univ. and Harvard, Toyama told him that now since he could hurt someone, he needed to learn how to heal or treat someone medically. He spent his life doing just that...Japanese doctor of common and uncommon medicine (the old and new). I would like to meet you sometime and learn your story and SHU DO KAN. Ask questions such as, why did Onishi feel the need to split off on his own? What and how did "politics" affect his decision? I've recently spent a day working out with Brian Frost (Michigan, Shichidan, Koei-kan). He's invited my to his house and dojo for a week to exchange ideas and techniques. Since Koei-kan, Shudokan, & Keishinkan are "sister" schools and not involved with Japanese politics...I'm for getting to know everyone of these systems. Tell me more about your association. I was and (as far as I'm concerned) always be a member of the Trias USKA, and also have known Phil Porter (since 1968, competed in his judo tourneys every month in Sacramento...I lived there then) he had a training spot at the "university" of Campbell (a giant size facility were each large room was a different martial art training area. It was great! I support Phil because his goal is good, but maybe his methods need to be reevaluated for obtaining his goal. I always hope for the best. But, I'm looking for a good organization that can grab the reins and create our own version of the Dai Nippon Butokukai. Do you think such a group could come together?

From: George Anderson Subject: Re: Important karate systems

Dear Mr. Murray, Shihan James Caldwell copied me but this guy is not really informed. On our web site: <www.wkf.org/shudokan.html > If you want to talk to James Caldwell, follow the links. For your comments on GM Trias, I am out of the mainstream think -you-know and into the know-for-sure on that. In the first place the Pinnacle has many ambitious assumptions in the history of the lineage. I have some of the original paperwork on the certifications and such. When GM Trias went on the tour to Japan and Okinawa with his student, Japan wrote me to ask why he was coming and what he wanted and to show they should handle the problem. I replied that he was a very important ambassador for me as the head of the AAU Karate, and that they should give him all due respect, which they did. I also gave him certificate from my office to give to the most important persons, which he did. I have seen them in the offices of Yamaguchi and Suzuki, the others I did not visit. The custom was that when a master would give a certificate, the recipient would reciprocate - the giving of such certificates in no way indicated that the recipient was then graded by the giver. I do know that he honored those masters that he met but at time that was not a mutual feeling. I had very close relations with Masafumi Suzuki and he confirmed that to be true. There was some problem I had with the Konishi group over GM Trias1 claim to lineage from that section. But that is not pertinent to this issue. I do have the box the certificate of 10th Dan from M. Suzuki came in. He was the one who promoted GM Trias to 10th dan and I was the mover for his 8th and 9th dans. The early version of the Pinnacle had a letter from me in it urging GM Trias to move to 8th dan which he finally did and then I also moved the 9th against great resistance. GM Trias was a real guy and not overly crazy about rank. I was very honored to be the first 8th dan that I know of in the USKA, some 6 months senior to John Pachivas.

Toyama was very important and very good. I am student of Park Chull Hee, who was a student of In, Byung Yoon, who was a student of Toyama Kanken, who was on the <www.wkf.org/shudokan.list.html> site. This list was originally formed when the dans were low and later they were expanded from the top of 5 to ten (Funakoshi stayed at fifth).

Toyama's specialties in karate-do were strong gripping methods (Useishi No Kata and the Aku Ryoku Ho) of Itosu and Itarashiki and similar Chinese methods of finger and hand strengthening. He was the author of booksKarate-do Taihokan and Karate-do. In 1949 Toyama was awarded a special title of honor by the Governor of Okinawa, Mr. Shikioku Koshin. Aside from learning Shorin-Ryu from Itosu, Toyama studied and mastered other styles of karate from other notable masters of Naha-te and Tomari-te which also included Okinawan Kobu-do. A few of his other teachers were Aragaki, Azato, Chibana, Oshiro, Tana, and Yabu.

It is also thought that when the Korean (Ch'uan fa) master, Yoon Byung-In came to train at his gymnasium, he also studied Northern Manchurian Kwan-bop with him. It is alleged that Toyama Kanken said that he and Yoon Byung-In should share techniques. Later Yoon Byung-In returned to Korea as a shihan of the Shudokan and taught that style there. Although Toyama Kanken produced many capable instructors trained in his Shudokan style, he really did not view the Shu Do Kan as a style of karate-do, merely a place for training. Consequently, he did appoint a successor or Shudokan style head to succeed him and as a result the Toyama system fragmented after his death in 1966.

Master Onishi, a senior student, founded Koei Kan Ryu in 1952. Because of political differences in the national Japanese politics, Toyama gave him permission and full blessing to proceed on his own. Why he did this is not clear as he departed long before his teacher died and was apparently deprived of a very close relationship with Toyama.

After Toyama sensei's death other senior students established their own styles: Toshi Hanaue maintained the original Shu Do Kan; Ichikawa Iso founded Do Shin Kan Ryu (The Heart of the Way Style) in 1969; Michio Koyasu founded Soryu (The All or Complete Style) in 1967. Another notable student was Byong In Yoon- the only Korean listed in Toyama's book, the 1959 "AJKF/ Shu Do Kan register" as a 5th Dan Shihan located in Toyama's book. Byong In Yoon disappeared during the Korean war in the 1950's only to resurface in North Korea in 1995's. Two of his students went on to found two of Korea's
most important Kwans. Lee Nam-suk founded the Chungmukwon (Hall for the Propagation of Military Training) and Park Chull-hee founded the Kang Duk
Kwon (Training Hall for the Teaching of Virtue).

From: Rod Murray 2 <bushikai@comcast.net> Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 To: Brent Yamamoto2 <brent.a.yamamoto@boeing.com> Subject: FW: Important
karate systems

This email from DC at http://www.dragon-tsunami.org of the cfa section, most likely http://www.dragon-tsunami.org/cfa seems to think Toyama Kanken did not have a role in the shaping of karate history of Okinawa/Japan. Below are his statements. Maybe all of us can do his research and provide him that which he needs as proof or verifiation. What say you? I sorry if I have gotten you into this brawl with this editor, but my Grandmasters reputation is at stake with this idiot publisher. This is a fight worth engaging in. Let1s all give him the one punch of death and kill his idea that Toyama1s line doesn1t have a place in karate history. Are you with me? This is his email address: cfa@dragon-tsunami.org and/or 64.143.8.47!

Here is a quote from the Budokan Karate of Australia (website url: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~budokan/history.html. The founders of BUDOKAN studied a number of Martial Arts including Chinese Kung-fu, Taekwondo, and several styles of Karate-do including Shito-ryu, Shotokan and Keishinkan. Keishinkan is a minor style of the Shuri-Te strain and is not widely known even in its country of birth. It comes from the line of Toyoma Sensei and the excellent qualities of their instructors are well known in Australia, Malaysia and elsewhere.

When you read Pinnacle by Robert Trias you find certificates issued byJapanese/Okinawan Grandmasters to Trias. Among them are individual and group acknowledgements of Trias. Within the group we find the signature of Takazawa Masanao and an individual rank cert also by Takazawa to Trias. It's important to note why. Toyama Kanken (Dai Shihan) mastered Shuri-te and Naha-te to the point where the Emperor honored him by the Dai Shihan promotion and the ability to promote in any system, anyone! Toyama taught both by starting with Shuri then moving on to Naha-te. To the most advanced students he taught Kung Fu he1d learned in Taiwan. Toyama opened two dojo in Japan upon his return, the SHU DO KAN and later the KEI SHIN KAN. Of his students the most notable were Onishi Sensei and a larger bodied student named Takazawa Sensei. Takazawa first trained with his father (samurai of Matsumoto castle) until he was 17. His father took him to Toyama and he began intensive training. In 1955, Toyama promoted Takazawa to Hachidan and gave him the KEI SHIN KAN dojo.

More From: Rod Murray Subject: RE: Important karate systems

Eizo Onishi and Masanao Takazawa are still alive. They new Toyama first hand. Why don't you ask them. Included is a class picture with Toyama sitting on right, Kyoda sitting on left, Onishi in black gi top, and Takazawa standing in back row 4th from right. Any researcher worth a lick would have dug out the information and/or talked with the living students of his for information. Your failure to conduct any empirical research is not scholarly. It1s more in keeping with the type of history of those that claim the holocaust didn1t really happen at all. The Zen Nihon Renmei Karate-Do began as a result of Toyamas effort.. What you1re saying is that Koei-Kan doesn1t exist, nor Shudokan or any of the others that report being students of Toyama. Don1t do half-assed research!

‹‹-Original Message‹‹- To: Rod Murray Subject: Re: Important karate systems

Thank you for your e-mail. You may have noticed that Toyama Kanken was mentioned in Dr. Dohrenwend's article on Taekwondo. However, most of the information on him is vague and cannot be verified and is therefore unworthy of publication in a serious journal.

Undoubtedly Toyama Kanken had a hand in the development of karate, but to what extent it not clear. There is so little documentary evidence that many serious historians believe his role was over-stated by the Koreans simply to give themselves a greater deal of legitimacy than they deserved. After all, the highest dan grade we can confirm for a Korean is 2nd Dan, yet many of them underwent massive grade in<thorn>ation in the short distance from the Japanese mainland to their own country to the extent that they arrived as 5th and 6th dans.

Needess to say if you have well-written, fully documented material on Toyama Kanken we would be interested to see it. Thanks & regards -- DC

----Rod Murray Seattle, WA wrote: know you have to insert the major karate systems of Japan (Shotokan, Shitoryu, Gojuryu, Wadoryu).

But, don't forget the three dojos/systems/styles of Dai Shihan Kanken Toyama. This man was an important builder of martial arts in Japan because he had vision and had mastered 3karate.2 The Emperor thought him so expert that Toyama was authorized to promote anyone in any system of karate in Japan/Okinawa. He studied Shuri-te, Naha-te, & Tomari-te under such Grandmasters as Itosu and Higaonna.

The three most prominent systems to come from him were Koei-kan (Eizo Onishi), Shudokan/SHU DO KAN (Toshi Hanaue) and Keishinkan/KEI SHIN KAN (Masanao Takazawa). Others that followed later include: Michio Koyasu founded Soryu; Ichikawa Iso founded Do Shin Kan Ryu; (Korea) Lee Nam-suk founded the Chang Mu Kwon; and (Korea) Park Chull-hee founded the Kang Duk Kwon.

After 35 years at the KEI SHIN KAN, I1ve watched it grow from a dojo name to a system or style of karate that is larger in Oceanic areas (Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore) than in Europe (France, England, Spain) and United States (Washington, California, Idaho, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arkansas, & Texas).

From lost file-- Subject:Thanks for the interpretation. From: CHISHOLMRANGER@aol.com - Conversation: About TKD

Thanks for the interpretation. I also use a pen name: Ji Young Song. You'll see it most often in TKD Times magazine when I do articles such as "Legends of Korea." Sadly, many students still believe if you're not Korean you can't be for real. After all, who wants to read about legends of Korea from Chuck Stepan when they can read them from Ji Young Song. (From the earth, forever young, pinetree.) Just had a phone call from my good friend Master Ted Rubbo in Florida. He left the y-town area about 16 years ago. He has a gorgeous studio with hardwood floors and an apartment for visitors. He has a very selective class, no women, no children, almost all executives. I did an article on him where I labled him, sincerely, as "The toughest guy I know." He has that no-inch punch were he knocks you across the room without moving his arm. Besides that he's a great guy. I hear that GM Chun is making a fast recovery. Master Sam Naples and I were planning to fly out to see him but now think it would be best to wait a while. Chuck Stepan.

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8/21/05  Unusually small tournaments this year. There has been some scuttlebutt lately about the dwindling size of tournaments. The USA-NKF was small, The Big Apple was very small, the AAU Karate was very small and the USAKF National was not large.  What is going on? We will post an editorial comment very soon on what we think is the problem. What do you think?

Response from Alan Campbell ---- Regarding your comment on the tournaments sizes. I believe, based on the observed numbers of competitors per most divisions, that the USA-NKF nationals this year were about the size they have been for the last few years. They had the appearance of being smaller due to the size of the facility.

Our reply -- Alan, We had several people there that made an educated estimate. I don’t know the size of the USNKF events but they should be around 1000, at least. ---- Thanks for the note.

On 8/20/05 -- Someone should knock off that rock for all the years of lies and deception that you and your organization has spread! from Steven Hewett -- That's all I've heard for 20 years, we've made the Pan-Am Games. What a crock! Karate will never become an Olympic sport! Tai Kwan Do beat you to it. So give back all the money your stole from all the children throughout the years sending your worthless ass around the world!

Our reply -- Hi Steven, Thanks for the note, I even got it twice. It is good to that real karate is alive and well in the USA. Do I know you? I think I should. If you are ever in my vicinity or near me please say hello and introduce yourself to me. I am sure we share some points of view and that I can learn a lot from you.

You are accurate when you say that our organizations, the USA Karate Federation and the Pan American Karate Union took karate to Olympic recognition and to the Pan-American Games, as did others Continental Unions of the World Karate Federation. This is a huge group of about 50 million with about 150 countries involved. The federation for the USA is not the USA National Karate Federation-USANKF, which is now in charge of all matters Olympic. It is true that they have had no success with getting karate into the Olympic Games proper, and that Taekwondo did win the race.

For stealing money and my worthless ass, those are intemperate words and many years ago would have called for redress. However, I am now in my mid-seventies and am not going around righting all wrongs. Especially from people who think they know the right way and yap-yap in a slanderous and pejorative manner, relying on the laws of the country for protection. You apparently follow the comment of Mark Twain when he noted that “Nothing needs changing so much as other people’s habits.”

In this light, my attorney has a strong opinion on your comment “So give back all the money your stole from all the children throughout the years sending your worthless ass around the world!” I told him I would just "consider the source." That being said, it is great to hear from you and keep on being, as you say you are, “a true Karate-Ka” and we hope this helps you prosper. In the spirit of True Karate.

----continued---- From Steven --- Your attorney can kiss my ass! I hide behind no laws of our country! I'm telling you what your life and others like you have done to shame and discredit the true meaning of karate! My opinion is you stole money from all my kids, myself and others with worthless promises of Olympic dreams! I was there in Ohio, California, West Virginia and Georgia in the 80's listening you, Thirey, and others, giving each other your little worthless awards and tell everyone of what you have done for Karate! Yes, you and your organization are packed full of lies and deceit! I'm ashamed to have even been associate you people in the eighties. I assure you I'm putting people straight on the practices of your type of organizations! Try to validate your worthless existence any way you want, but you people stole what can't be ever returned---- A CHILD’S DREAM!

Our reply -- Dear Steven, Your complaint interests me and be sure we won’t kiss your ass. Now, why are you so mad? The only Steven Hewitt we know of was from N. Carolina and he was a member in 1992. Are you that man? What in the world has happened to make you so negative? ---- Tell me how we lied and what worthless awards do we give out? How do we spoil kids dreams? You do know that when we had reached the milestone of the Pan American Games I left and have had no part in the Olympics since then? --- I did my job well and if the others who followed didn’t do theirs, how is it connected to me? --- And it would be helpful to understand what we have done to shame and discredit the true meaning of karate? --- What lies and deceit? --- Again, we are interested in the accusation that we stole money from your kids - how so? Over----

----continued---- From Steven --- I left your worthless organization in 88. I was not a member in 92. I stopped all karate in 89. My kids and many others spent countless hours raising money to go to your worthless camps, tournaments and awards ceremonies. Never were we ever taught knew kata's, techniques, etc... All I saw was the infighting of your school, Thiry's, Lapuppet's and others that were in the (click). Going off and spending the money on trips to other countries. Taking their wives and families with them on these trips. I do not believe that the families part of the trip were paid out of association money, however I'm sure some of it indirectly fell their way. How were these trips paid for? By money raised in dues, fees and contributions. For what, so someone could come back saying they were the best in the world! B___S. When you stood up in at the awards banquet you handed each other those stupid eagle trophies for what a great organization you all made, what a bunch of crap. I've never seen so many arrogant people give each other awards for nothing. You and all the rest lied to us about where you were taking us. You could never get into the Olympics. As for the Pan American Games, what a joke. I hope you and all associate with your organization go to your graves knowing that you LIED AND STOLE FROM ALL THE CHILDREN that believed in the crap you spread.

I believe all of you gladly took our money and our dreams, knowing that karate had no future as an Official Olympic Sport. --- It is my understanding that the reason that your not a part of the Olympic chase, is that you and Thiry had a falling out. How true I don't know and I really don't care. I just know it was you, him and LaPuppet that were the power house during the 80's. ---- I know your type very well. Thiry came twice to NC. I was the director of the Tar Heel Games and both times he screwed the tournament up. Now that idiot is trying to do what you couldn't. All of it lies. ---- My negativity is not something recent. It's been here for 20 years and every time I here your name or karate in the Olympics just fuels it more. -------- What’s great about America? Opinions are just that, opinions. So your attorney can stick it. ------- What would I like? An acknowledgment of the Lies and Deceit that all of you spread! That of course, I will never get. So for my satisfaction, I've told you how I feel and now you'll have to live with what you and your type have done. ---- Your Turn or Not.

----continued---- From Steven ---From Steven --- Interesting that you post my commits to you on your blog page. Trying to drum up sympathy? After reading all the blogs it is nice to see that politics still rule you and your organization.

Our reply -- Dear Steven --- Not really, Its just that you are interesting and your point of view is worth a look.

As a great mind once said, if your business is free from politics, you have no business at all.

Who is perfect -- you? Regards GEA

8/14/05 --- The USA Karate Federation Championship went off very well with the exception that it was hot and seemed long. However, if fact, it was over by the early evening.  We had many kind words and very few gripes although there were some tough ones as you can see from the post below. (Program in PDF)

Referee and Homeland Defense seminars were held on Friday. Dr. Ron Layton of the Secret Service and Sgt. Bob Magnuson, both very not instructors advanced the thinking of their PSDI group and Shihan John Nanay worked with the referees on the Precision of the newly modified WKF Rules.

The Hall of Fame (photo insert in PDF) had a fine crowd and important awards were given. The Hickey Karate Canter game a super demonstration of combined tumbling and martial arts. This group is getting really good. As usual, there were no purchased placements or any charges for installation into the HOF. The only requirement was that you had to have done something truly important for over a more than brief time period. Sensei Mike Ritter - Coach of  the Year, Shihan Akram al-Geelani - Instructor of the Year, Grandmaster Mike Hixon - HOF as a Founder of Karate in Ohio, Sheriff Wayne Risner - Sheriff of the Year, Ron Layton was honored for Law Enforcement. The US Ju-Jitsu President Lt.Col. Bruce Bethers gave Grandmaster Anderson a Life Membership Certificate #1 recognizing that he was the Founder of the USJJF. Numerous point awards that we will post.

The representation was good with people from 20 states -- California, Wisconsin, Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Nevada, Washington, DC, Kentucky, Maryland, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan and from Kathmandu, Nepal. About 30 international competitors had entered but they could not get visas. From our point of view, the competition is getting very tough and the black belts are REALLY tough.

This 1990 article by the late Grandmaster Thomas Carroll Lapuppet is a further explanation of the problems encountered in the refereeing of karate.

8/14/05 Scott Lightfoot [mailto:rosarycomp@yahoo.com] - Subject: FW: Concerns about Akron Tournament

EDITORS NOTE -- We DO post negatives and here is an example - Our response follows.

Comment ---I know that this letter has rambled on and can only hope that it and others like it make it to the people who can make a difference in how tournaments are planned and run, or I can find no reason to spend our hard earned money and time in attending another event sponsored by your organization. So that you know I am not just a complainer, I would WELCOME the opportunity to help plan an event like this (in Toledo?) some time, or be involved in some capacity. I just hate to see what could have been such a wonderful experience tarnished in so many ways. Please consider these issues as you plan future events. Maybe it was the heat that has fueled my criticisms in this letter, but I could not simply sit by any longer and let things continue without saying something.

Our response --- Dear Mr. Lightfoot, Thank you for your input and for taking the time to write such a comprehensive critique of the USAKF National. We do apologize for our shortcomings and will study your comment. We accept your criticisms as well as the compliments received from others and will try to improve our operations. That being said, I will try to explain the problems we encountered in these years nationals.

Comment --- FACILITY CHOICE - Akron in August and you hold the event in an UN AIR CONDITIONED facility -- completely unacceptable. Fans were miserable, competitors got sick and all were angry especially when we walked across the tunnel to the snack bar (another inconvenience) and found a completely air conditioned facility. I don’t care if it would have cost more to rent the space, please take into consideration the prevailing weather conditions when planning tournament sites.

Our Reply----The University of Akron was chosen for a different time but due to several factors, such as the Pro-Football Hall of Fame, we had to reschedule for another date. For some people this change altered their plans to attend this year. Our problems included a lack of hotel rooms for the many people coming from out of state. Some of these who had prior engagements for this last week were important to the function of the tournament and we missed their help. We also had a problem with the University deciding to paint lines in the parking lot and to do a quick renovation of the back room that we always use for lineups. We had no advance warning on the lots or the room work. For the air-conditioning, our date of choice was in October, which we think we have secured for next year.

Your Comments---2) EVENT SCHEDULING - I have NEVER in 8 years of attending and participating in tournaments (regardless of size) that have EVER run on schedule. It is COMPLETELY unacceptable to run 90 minutes to 2 hours behind on all divisions. This stresses out competitors who want to compete, and infuriates spectators who try to plan attending the event so that they don’t spend all day sitting around and waiting. I will no longer accept excuses like, “Well, this is nationals, you just have to be patient”. If anything, I would expect NATIONAL tournaments to run even more efficiently than other, smaller tournaments. Events were running so far behind that I decided not even to compete in the IAIDO competition (which was nowhere to be found on the application by the way). I am just glad that I had not pre-registered for and then wasted my money. I was very disappointed because I HAD trained hard and was ready to compete, but by the time the event was supposed to start (3:00 p.m, I had been told) I and my family were exhausted and frustrated and left. Your Comments---3) POORLY ORGANIZED STAGING - So many times that we attend tournaments, there seems little evidence that any prior planning has taken place, other than taking competitors money for registration. This relates to bumber 2 above. Competitors are rounded up, seemingly checked in and then herded from one matt to another in total confusion, to sit and wait, and wait, and wait to compete. Many parents and fans were furious over rings sitting empty for up to 30 minutes, while people wandered around amelessly doing who knows what.

Our Reply----For your comments on the preplanning for money, you are being unfair on that point and we refuse to accept that we put money first.

Our Reply----And for the scheduling - Goodness, I don’t know how to answer this. I thought we should have moved quicker but was informed that we were restricted by the published schedule that was being followed as closely as possible. For the past 5 years we have followed the pre-schedule to prevent wait time for the parents who asked for the time their children’s division would be called. The scheduling was done by the same people who have set schedules for the past 35 years and include the Administrator Shihan Bukala and the Chief Referee John Nanay. Mike Bukala is truly the top in his field and I will check with him and Shihan Nanay to see where your complain comes from.

Our Reply----For the Iado competition, we just added it at the last moment on request from Shihan Geelani and we are sorry that it was not duly note. That was an oversight.

Your Comments---4) JUDGING - I know I am probably kicking over a whole can of worms here but I must express my concerns. First of all, we all accept that judging is ‘subjective.’ But there was little evidence of consistency from competitor to competitor, ring to ring or even judge to judge. I applaud the judges for OCCASSIONALLY gathering to sort our a score or other issue, but there were SO MANY that they could have spent all day and it wouldn’t have made a difference. I saw at least a dozen occurrences of judges who didn’t know what point ranges they should have been scoring during an event, or side judges looking to each other for decisions on calls, and WORST OF ALL head referees in sparing matches who CONSTANTLY consulted either the SCORING table or side judges in order to establish points to be scored. 5) SCORING - THE ULTIMATE INSULT - You need to get people who can do two things, use a CALCULATOR and COUNT TO 8!!!! The inability to keep proper score resulted in at least one case (my son) who had his MEDAL taken from his neck, AFTER being awarded it, being acknowledged by the crowd, his friends, family, and dojo mates and was leaving the ring then a judge comes to him and tells him to GIVE IT BACK because they MADE A MISTAKE!!!! I was proud of him for holding back understandable tears until after he left the gym. Yes, mistakes can be made, but please DON’T penalize the competitor because your staff can’t count. I am thankful for the help of a sensei who expressed my concerned and saw that my son received the medal he deserved.

Our Reply----We are also happy our procedures worked and you son got his medal. For the referees, you can complain about judging as you see fit and we will forward your gripes to the Referee Council. We have all complaints seriously. If you like, you can identify the Division, the Referee and the table help. It would also be useful to know all the particulars in the problem.

Your Comments--- 6) INCONSISTENCY OF REFEREEING - Please ensure that you have properly quailed and trained referees at a NATIONAL tournament! I have come to the point where I trust NO ONE who wears a white shirt, tie and slacks as ‘qualified’. In discussing very inconsistent calls by several judges, I discovered that many judges were ‘in-training’ or ‘had little experience judging’ tournaments. Again, a National level event is no place for rookie judges. I saw repeated instances where ‘head-contact’ was deemed a full point penalty, and in a later match with the same referee, and similar light contact was given as a ‘warning’ only with no point penalty assessed. This was noted again by several sensei’s watching the matches.

Our Reply----Referees are always in training and we have close supervision over the matches. However, we can understand your complaint. It is heard all over the world in the field of Olympic Karate and usually comes from a misunderstanding of the PRECISION OF THE RULES. When I was the President of the WKF Referee Council, I wrote many papers on the variance in perceptions held by competitors, referees, coaches, and spectators. I think our sports are subjective and we constantly try to be fair and just. It is just impossible to be so in the eyes of such varying interests and degrees of understanding.

Your Comments---7) FOLLOW THE RULES - It also seemed that very little attention was paid to uniform, equipment, or other items of decorum that are usually associated with a national level event. Were helmets required in sparring or not? Were gi’s to be ‘hemmed’ or ‘cuffed’? Were weapons to be of a specific nature or not? Were gloves to be of certain styles or colors? Were uniforms allowed to have patches or emblems? It is very difficult as a parent to be prepared for every eventuality of combinations if they are not A) SPELLED OUT IN THE BEGINNING, and then B) FOLLOWED AT THE EVENT.

Our Reply----Well, we thought that problem was resolved. This is our first complaint over many years. What do you suggest for improvement?

Our Reply----My understanding is that: Helmets are not required in sparring if there are mats on the flow to protect against hitting the head when falling. And - the World Medical Commission came to the conclusion that they are dangerous and can cause more injury that a blow through the action of neck torque. But - some parents insist on them never-the-less, so they are permitted as an option.

--Outside cuffs are not permitted. -Are weapons to be of a specific nature or not? This is too broad a grouping for an answer however it is obvious that rubber and balsa weapons are not allowed. --Were gloves to be of certain styles or colors? We are currently thinking this over. We have an equal weight of opinion. --Were uniforms allowed to have patches or emblems? What is your understanding of the difference between a patch and an emblem?

By the way, do you have a USAKF Rule book and a copy of the WKF Rules? Did you get a program with the listing of USAKF staff, committees, and officials?

Your Comments---So that you know I am not just a complainer, I would WELCOME the opportunity to help plan an event like this (in Toledo?) some time, or be involved in some capacity. I just hate to see what could have been such a wonderful experience tarnished in so many ways.

Our Reply----Well, we always welcome volunteers and thank you for your long letter and I hope my answers have shed some light on the problems.

Sincerely, George Anderson, Hanshi, 10th DanPresident USAKF
Director Kwanmukan
Chairman Central Technical Committee, US Ju-Jitsu FederationPast President USAKF Referee Council
Past President Pan American Union Referee Council (PKF) Past President World Union Referee Council (WKF) Past Director World Medical Commission (WKF) Past Board Member United States Olympic Committee Past President Pan American Union (PKF) Past First Vice President World Karate Union (WKF) - Schedules

A comment from a USAKF Athlete to the complaing above- I hope this letter finds you well.  I found the last posting authored by Mr. Lightfoot to be quite interesting and if nothing else rather long. Maybe my response if fueled by the heat.

First off I have competed a few times in my life but in the past year or so my job has gotten the best of me and I have simply not had the time. I’m trying to recall exactly how many events I have been too which have been air conditioned and very few are coming to mind. I found it humorous when “I don’t care if it would have cost more to rent the space” was actually written down and was to be taken seriously. Sir, I believe you honestly want an air conditioned venue, but come on now, do you know how hard it is to schedule certain venues and more importantly do you know the huge difference in price. Now I understand that you paid for this event as well as other people and you do have input for where the money should be going. I think tournament promoters should do the best they can with the money available, however that doesn’t mean I expect tournament promoters to go broke flipping out of pocket money for an air conditioned venue. In closing I just thought I would add I can think of very few instances where I trained in an air conditioned facility. Sir, maybe you should re-evaluate some of your training.

Scheduling – There’s nothing to say except I would like a list of the tournaments you have attended because in my experiences they have always ran late, many more than the 90 min. – 2 hours that you find “COMPLETELY unacceptable”. “infuriates spectators who try to plan attending the event so that they don’t spend all day sitting around and waiting” Sir that’s all tournaments are; sitting and waiting. “I will no longer accept excuses” I know Mr. Anderson takes time to answer all questions; and this is not on the topic of scheduling but may I ask who you are, what credentials you have, that anyone must give you a reason or an excuse and furthermore who the hell will care if you don’t accept them.

Judging – Well, no one really likes the judging of events. Yes there are always inconsistencies and flaws in competitive scoring. However, that is the way of the tournament. As far as your example of head contact that is again purely subjective. Each judge has the power to penalize as saw fit. I would know because I have seen my share fair. I think at this point in your letter you are just looking for things to complain about. “SCORING - THE ULTIMATE INSULT - You need to get people who can do two things, use a CALCULATOR and COUNT TO 8!!!!” You do realize that this “staff” you refer too is simply volunteers a staff would infer payment for services. “THE ULTIMATE INSULT” You are now beginning to sound like a clown. --- “It also seemed that very little attention was paid to uniform, equipment, or other items of decorum that are usually associated with a national level event. Were helmets required in sparring or not? Were gi’s to be ‘hemmed’ or ‘cuffed’? Were weapons to be of a specific nature or not? Were gloves to be of certain styles or colors? Were uniforms allowed to have patches or emblems? It is very difficult as a parent to be prepared for every eventuality of combinations if they are not A) SPELLED OUT IN THE BEGINNING, and then B) FOLLOWED AT THE EVENT.” – First I would say get a rule book and then I would read it and then I would probably throw it out the window because when you have an event that is open to all styles you cant send them all home because they have an unfamiliar patch on their uniform. As far as weapons, I would say a stick is a stick - again I think you may be getting over critical.

Well anyways, I found your letter to be interesting and it did deserve a response. QUICK SIDENOTE: My father ran many tournaments for years as executive director for the USAKF - Furthermore I hope you run your own tournament at sometime to see exactly how it goes
I wish everyone the best -ADAM PYLES

And a note form Jack Pyles, former Exec Director of the USAKF - Retired because of poor health - Hanshi Anderson and Executive Board USAKF (Shihans Hickey, Bukala, Ames, Nanay) --- Like father like son, I have to reply to Mr. Lightfoot criticism of this years Nationals.  For 8 years I either ran the Nationals or assisted under the supervision of Grandmaster Lapuppet, and unfortunately you CAN NOT please everyone. -- But in the same case some issues are really dragged into the mud sometimes.  AIR CONDITIONING, cut me some slack.  Did any of the masters ever train in air conditioning?  Most orthopedic doctors will even agree air conditioned training is not the best for muscles or joints, especially in youth competitors.  And for competition, his family must have never competed on a world playing field, since most third world countries my son has competed in do not even know what air conditioning is.  ----Uniforms, headgear, weapons these are all moot points.  I don’t care what event we have been at; USAKF, NKF, AAU etc., that rule is barely adhered to, and usually only in a team trial event.  Headgear has been allowed for years in all events especially Tae Kwon Do, where it is mandatory.  Most events it is not mandatory unless mats are not present, check statistics!  Weapons will always be subjective as far as what is acceptable unless it is a total weapons event, which there are far and few in-between. ----The more I read about the 8 years of training, I would really like to know how many tournament events that includes.  It can not be many and those that where attended had to be on a small scale.  Yes this years USAKF Nationals where small, and so were tournaments around the country as a whole, but the volunteers do the best they can, and at some times have to put up with abuse un-called for. ---You where lucky everyone spoke English, trying competing where the ref pool is made up of officials from all over the world, and where senior Dan’s believe alittle hit to the head is okay.  On an International competition most officials would laugh it off unless the head rocks more than 15 degrees.  And as an adult black belt or even a senior junior black belt 14-16, if you can’t take a light hit to the head, well first learn to block, next maybe you are not training hard enough to be on the level of black belt.

---Enough said, as always, congratulations to the congratulations to the USAKF for another fine event! 

8/2/05 --- We hear that there are some people in the West that are much aggravated with the leadership of the USA-NKF and that these people have a very strong influence within the USOC. They say that they are looking to force a change, but aren't really talking until they get set. We really have more details but until there is some action, we will not post them.

7/31/05 Just got back from Mike Hixson's PKC USA vs Canada in Springfield, Ohio - The event was first class with the Marriot as the tournament hotel. There was some collision between the more traditional Canadians and the open style Americans. In the Team matches Canada won but in the overall, they would have had problems if held to the American Open Style, favored by the PKC. Saw a lot of very important karate people there, from the USA Hixson and group, Grandmaster Carl Davis, Trias International Members Woody Fairbanks, Glen Keeney, Parker Shelton, and George Anderson. The Okinawan styles were well represented by Barry Moyer, Bill Domitrich, Brenda Domitrich, T. Nagamini, Donald Sonney (USKK), and Akram El Geelani. Canada sent Isao Yabunaka, and several other noted instructors. I sat next to Springfield's Mayor Copeland at the banquet and we gabbed about Yugoslavia and the urban development of European countries. He teaches Urban studies at Whittenburg College where the event was held. The tournament was large, well run, and everyone enjoyed themselves. There was a terrific Lion Dance presentation by the Wah-lum group based in Columbus, Ohio. They were very- very good.

7/29/05 Subject, PanAmerican Karate Union Elections. From the National Martial Arts Union -http://www.savethenkf.org/index.html -- In a "not so close" election, William Millerson defeated Julius Thiry for his bid to become president of the Pan American Karate Federation. Millerson was handilly re-elected to his post. Interestingly, Thiry and Burke were nominated to become president and vice president of the PKF. Burke had previously withdrawn his nomination. With Thiry's defeat, the Federation remains in the able hands of Millerson.

7/13/05 Editorial Comments on the Failure of Karate to make the Olympic Games List. in PDF format

7/10/05 Iraqi Karate Official’s Body Found By The Associated Press -- Published: July 10, 2005 Filed at 8:18 a.m. ET ---- BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — The body of the kidnapped Iraqi karate association chief has been found floating in a river southeast of Baghdad with several gunshot wounds, police and sports officials said Sunday. Ali Shakir, 38, was abducted Thursday in Latfiyah, about 20 miles south of Baghdad. His corpse was found in the river in the city of Kut the following day, police Capt. Muthana Khalid Ali said. ‘’We’ve lost a champion,’’ said Ahmed al-Hijiya, president of Iraq’s Olympic committee. Shakir was a former Iraq champion in karate and judo. He also was head of the Babil branch of Iraq’s soccer association. Investigators identified Shakir through identification cards and other documents found in his pockets, police said. Kut is 100 miles southeast of Baghdad. Gunmen wearing police uniforms and manning a fake checkpoint stopped Shakir’s car, ordered his mother out, then drove away with him, police said. It was not known why Shakir was taken. Hundreds of Iraqis have been abducted during the last two years — some by insurgents for political and sectarian reasons and some by criminal gangs for ransom. Shakir is survived by his wife and three daughters, al-Hijiya said. His funeral was scheduled for Sunday.

7/10/05 International Olympic Committee denies squash, karate bid for ‘12 Games and drops Baseball and Softball in 2012 Several articles

7/8/05 Squash, karate miss out on 2012 Posted: Friday July 8, 2005 11:13AM; Updated: Friday July 8, 200 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/olympics/07/08/bc.oly.ioc.rejectedspor.ap/ Updated: Friday July 8, 2005

This article says tghat for a short while Antonio Espinos thought he had done it and thast karate was truly in the 2012 Olympic Games. filling one of the two vacancies after after baseball and softball were voted out. Squash and karate achieved apparent acceptance as the replacments. But in a odd turn, the IOC handed down a NO vote after 10 rounds of voting. Quoting the article -- First, all existing 28 Olympic sports were put to a simple “in or out” vote, and only baseball and softball failed to win a majority of support to remain on the program. Then, in two further series of secret ballots — one of four rounds and one of three — squash and karate were nominated by members as potential replacements. Two-thirds approval was required for the sports to be added to the program. Neither reached a majority. IOC president Jacques Rogge suggested a simple show of hands for the last stage of voting, but ceded to demands for more secret ballots. That, according to World Karate Federation chief Espinos, was costly. “If that vote could have been by a show of hands, of course it would have been a formality,” he said. “But some IOC members wanted to make it a secret vote — that was bad for us. “You have to ask: What is the benefit of this and what is the damage?” Espinos added. “Huge social damage around the world is the answer.” Baseball and softball and the five “recognized sports” on the waiting list will get another chance in four years to put their cases for inclusion to the IOC when it meets to determine the 2016 program. For Espinos, that’s far too long to wait. “For our athletes, it’s an insult to talk about 11 years from now,” he said. “The whole career of the karate athlete is eight to 10 years, I can’t go back and tell my athletes to keep going until 2016 — all because of five minutes of what happened here today."-- ....... IOC spokeswoman Giselle Davies rejected the perception that the outcome of voting was predetermined.

New York Times I.O.C. members were asked to vote up or down on all 28 summer sports in the first such review of the competition. A similar vote is scheduled to occur every four years. After intense lobbying efforts by representatives of all the sports, many I.O.C. members predicted last week that no cuts would be made. But the voting produced several surprises. Not only did baseball and softball fail to make it - they survived a push in 2002 by the I.O.C. president, Dr. Jacques Rogge, to eliminate them - but none of the five sports vying to replace them received enough votes for inclusion. The change takes effect for the 2012 Summer Games in London. “We are now an Olympics of 26 sports,” Rogge told reporters after the vote.......Baseball ........ was battling several negative perceptions with the I.O.C. First, because Major League Baseball did not make its players available for the Olympics, the competition never featured the best players in the world. The lingering reluctance of M.L.B. to institute strict drug testing was also a sticking point. Although a stronger testing program is now in place, it falls far short of Olympic standards. “Problems with doping in U.S. baseball probably cost the sport dearly,” John Coates, an Australian I.O.C. member, told reporters in Singapore.

Just as surprising as the vote to oust two sports yesterday morning was the decision not to replace them in the afternoon. Squash, rugby, golf, karate and roller sports were up for consideration, and squash and karate reached a final round of voting. Rogge had urged the membership to include those two and proposed that they vote the final round by a show of hands. But the members booed him, and he agreed to continue by secret electronic ballot. The members then voted, 63 to 39 against squash and 63 to 38 against karate. “Nobody was happy with the outcome in the morning; nobody was happy with the result of the afternoon,” Dick Pound, a senior I.O.C. member from Canada, told reporters. Lee Jenkins contributed reporting from Pittsburgh for this article, and Ira Berkow from Chicago

July 2005 Karate not selected for Olympics http://www.ekgb.org.uk/news.php?news_id=47

The 2012 London Olympics will have only 26 sports after baseball and softball were axed from the programme on Friday. They are the first sports to be cut from the Olympics in 69 years - and have not been replaced. The news means Regents Park, which was due to host both sports, will no longer be a venue for the 2012 Games, although it could be used for “cultural events”. Rugby union sevens, squash, golf, karate and roller skating were all bidding to become part of the Games. International Olympic Committee members went through seven rounds of voting to decide which two of the five sports should be put up for a vote to give them Olympic status. Squash and karate were selected, before members overwhelmingly rejected their bids to join the Olympic programme. International Olympic Committee members held a secret ballot to decide which sports to axe from the existing list of 28 ahead of the London Games in 2012.

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Posted by jameshom at July 8, 2005 Ninja G-8: Karate Makes It To The Olympics

So the IOC kicked softball and baseball out of the London Olympics. Too bad, because it would’ve been fun to see Japan pull its all-stars out of the US league teams to field a kick-ass national squad. So much for the American pastime, huh? Instead, they looked at some other replacement sports, including karate. But in a political mess, here’s what happened, according to AP: In a farcical display of bureaucracy, IOC members went through seven rounds of voting to decide which two of the five would-be Olympic sports should be put up for a vote to give them Olympic status. Having selected squash and karate, the members then overwhelmingly rejected their bids to join the Olympic program.

The other three candidates were rugby sevens, golf, and roller sports. “Roller sports”? What the hell is that? Skateboarding? If so, that would put a different spin on the whiners who complained that baseball and softball were booted because they are “native American sports”. Huh? I don’t remember reading anything about the Navajo or Hopi doing batting practice, other than to whack those durn homesteaders. But seriously, you’ve got to figure that the US would dominate skateboarding, rollerblading, and other “roller sports”. Can you see Tony Hawk atop the podium, with a string of gold medals around his neck?

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CBS SportsLine.com wire reports -- SINGAPORE — For 22 minutes, Jahangir Khan and Antonio Espinos were elated. Squash and karate seemed certain additions to the 2012 Olympic Games. Advertisement---There were two vacancies on the London 2012 program after baseball and softball were voted out. Squash and karate had been nominated — above rugby, roller sports and golf — as the replacements. But in an Olympic-size twist, IOC members on Friday handed down a “No” vote to any new sports after 10 rounds of voting. First, all existing 28 Olympic sports were put to a simple “in or out” vote, and only baseball and softball failed to win a majority of support to remain on the program. Then, in two further series of secret ballots — one of four rounds and one of three — squash and karate were nominated by members as potential replacements. Two-thirds approval was required for the sports to be added to the program. Neither pulled more than one-third of the votes. IOC president Jacques Rogge suggested a simple show of hands for the last stage of voting, but ceded to demands for more secret ballots. That, according to World Karate Federation chief Espinos, was costly. “If that vote could have been by a show of hands, of course it would have been a formality,” he said. “But some IOC members wanted to make it a secret vote — that was bad for us. “You have to ask: What is the benefit of this and what is the damage?” Espinos added. “Huge social damage around the world is the answer.” Baseball and softball and the five “recognized sports” on the waiting list will get another chance in four years to put their cases for inclusion to the IOC when it meets to determine the 2016 program.

For Espinos, that’s far too long to wait. “For our athletes, it’s an insult to talk about 11 years from now,” he said. “The whole career of the karate athlete is eight to 10 years, I can’t go back and tell my athletes to keep going until 2016 — all because of five minutes of what happened here today.” Copyright 2004-2005, The Associated Press, All Rights Reservedhttp://www.sportsline.com/olympics/story/8630174

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http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/Stories/0,1413,206~29580~2958834,00.html --- Baseball and softball, Olympic sports for barely a decade, will be thumbed out after the 2008 Games, and fingers are already being pointed about who is to blame. A three-time Olympic gold medalist is blaming International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge for making good on his anti- American grudge. ...... “There is a huge sigh of relief here,’ said USA Taekwondo boss Bob Gambardella, based in Colorado Springs, Colo. “For the past several months, we were wondering.’ Rogge was behind the turmoil. In 2002, he tried to bump baseball, softball and modern pentathlon from the Games. The Olympic program had been capped at 28 sports to keep the Games affordable for host cities. Some observers speculated Rogge wanted to oust the two most American-favored sports plus pentathlon to make room for rugby, karate and golf.

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http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?fle=/2005/7/9/sports/11444398&sec=sports --- Shrinking London Games -- SINGAPORE: London will stage a reduced Olympic Games in 2012 after baseball and softball were wiped from the programme in a controversial vote yesterday. London’s showpiece will now feature 26 sports rather than 28 after International Olympic Committee (IOC) members rejected proposals to replace the axed sports with two from rugby sevens, golf, squash, karate and roller sports. Baseball and softball failed to win a majority of votes in a ballot of members at the IOC Session at the Raffles complex and became the first sports to be cut from the Games since polo in 1936. In a farcical display of bureaucracy, IOC members went through seven rounds of voting to decide which two of the five would-be Olympic sports should be put up for a vote to give them Olympic status. Having selected squash and karate, the members then overwhelmingly rejected their bids to join the Olympic programme.---The sports programme for 2016 will be voted on after the 2008 Beijing Games. Once again all Olympics sports - including softball and baseball who do not lose their status - will be put to a vote one-by-one. - Reuters

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http://www.irishexaminer.com/ --- Karate, golf, squash and roller hockey also failed to win inclusion as Olympic sports as, in a backlash against IOC president Jacques Rogge’s determination to submit every sport to a vote, IOC members ignored a direct appeal by him and voted against any replacements.

... Canandina Olympic Committee President Michael Chambers.... “Compounding our disappointment with the IOC’s decision today, was its following decision not to add the recommended sports of karate and squash to the 2012 Olympic Games program, leaving the program for 2012 with only 26 sports, two shy of the 28 sport limit.”

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Editorial comment -- There has been adequate time to work on this to achieve the desired vote. The karate world should be very upset with the results of the leadership of each National Olympic Karate Federation. Their lobbying of their National IOC Representatives, those who did not vote for karate, must have been abysmal. -- Now it will be fun to see if our incompetent leaders can figure out who voted how. They should of known that going in to the meetings.

Now we will probably hear nothing, not even excuses. These leaders did not use the assets of the karate world to move ahead. Perhaps they should take a cue from the professionals at World Taekwondo. -----  Taekwondo remaining in the Olympic games could be due to the organized leadership of KOC President Kim Jung-kil after the power vacuum left behind former IOC Vice President Kim Un-yong. President Choue? strong will to reform Taekwondo, as was shown for the last 13 months, also impressed the IOC, observers say. <http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?bicode=070000&biid=2005070984668>

6/20/05 New KIAI Online Magazine is now available. Hope you'll enjoy it. Ivica Zdravkovic, MD, Founder of KIAI, http://kenjutsukai.tripod.com

5/16/05 – Dave Adams has produced an excellent film starring Tom LaPuppet. He is donating all proceeds to cancer. Check this: Poster------- Jewelry in PDF®

4/29/05 From: "Okinawa Karate website" <shorin@karate.org.yu> We have video clip. It is massive kobudo demonstration, Also there is second part of ongoing Passai bunkai article. I hope you will like it. Peter Jankov Okinawa Karate & Kobudo www.karate.org.yu

5/16/05 – From Thomas Floyd, Dillman Karate International, Shorin-ryu, Ryuku Kempo –I practice a style of martial arts that focuses on pressure points. Its not a sport karate, its a style that teaches you how to really defend yourself in a situation. I’m not saying any style is wrong , but most styles these days are all about show. Now karate is losing its real meaning and that is to be able to defend yourself. “!When necessary!” So if your looking for someone who can jump up and do 20 kicks in the air then im not the guy. But if you want someone that can defend himself in a real life situation then thats me. address: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

5/16/05 – Name: Shihan Muhammad Sultan Khan, American Federation Of Jujitsu Martial Arts Association - International Germany Iko Japan Wako Italy, Kyokushin Aikido Jujitsu Muay Thai Kick Boxing Kung Fu Taekwondo Kobudo Judo Shotokan Budokan Wushu, I am black belt 7th dan i spent my 30 years of life said martial arts my various students are the grand master of different disciplines in USA Italy England etc. The govt. of Pakistan did not appreciated me or my org i have introduced many black belts at the national games and national championships i have talent passion and craze promote these arts around the world my extreme wish to work in USA which is the paradise on earth where is everything is according to the human rights g0od luck USMAF and USA Address: Lahore Punjab Pakistan Club: Sultan National Institute Of Martial Arts Pakistan Sensei: Shihan Muhammad Sultan Khan

BEIJING, May 26 — International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge has given a thumbs-up to Beijing’s preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games. While he was invited to attend British Olympic Associair in London, Rogge said he was sure the Beijing Olympic Games will be a complete success. Rogge also expects a close bidding race for the 2012 Olympics, saying he does not expect many votes difference between one and two. The IOC is to decide in Singapore on July 6 whether to hand the 2012 summer games to London, Madrid, Moscow, New York or Paris, with the French capital the bookies’ favourite.

More about how the participating sports for the Olympic gase are chosen see <http://en.beijing-2008.org/68/08/article211650868.shtml> The queston remains if Wu Shu- TKD - or Karate will be in the list of games.

5/25/05 -- This a very HOT LAWSUIT and adds to the flurry of complaints about the management of the USA-NKF. We have no opinion at this time so you should read the allegations for yourself . I have been close to the individuals involved and know most of them very well. We will see how it works out. From their site: "The USA-NKF of VA, Inc., a Virginia charity formed to support the development of Olympic style karate in the Commonwealth, has filed suit against the USA-NKF for tortuous interference. <http://www.savethenkf.org/VALawsuit.htm> ------- Juan Larios and Yolanda Larios of Los Angeles have filed suit against the Federation alleging racial discrimination. Changes are obviously happening." Read the documents. <http://www.savethenkf.org/CALawsuit.htm> ---- And here is the issue in pdf format.

May 25, 2005 Conversation: Emailing: www.savethenkf.org.htm From: Jack Pyles <na2510@sssnet.com> <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/savethenkf

 The USA-NKF of VA, Inc., a Virginia charity formed to support the development of Olympic style karate in the Commonwealth, has filed suit against the USA-NKF for tortuous interference. Read the documents here <VALawsuit.htm> . Juan Larios and Yolanda Larios of Los Angeles have filed suit against the Federation alleging racial discrimination. Changes are obviously happening. As many of you know, there is a high level of dissatisfaction and concern over many dealings involving the affairs of the USA National Karate-do Federation, Inc. For years, athletes, judges, coaches and others have complained over what has been shabby and shameful treatment by those who maintain a stranglehold on the organization. The time has come to create a change! Last year’s sham elections have created a set of circumstances where the abuse of power has reached fraudulent proportions, shamelessly denying members the right to vote while pushing through their own rigged slate of “candidates” so that those in power might maintain their positions. Of course, this is the end of a long list of abuses members have suffered for many years. The purpose of this letter is to solicit your support.

There has been established a non-profit organization – the National Martial Arts Union, Inc., created to “Save the NKF”. The intent of the organizers is to raise tax deductible money to take back the organization and to push for the rights of athletes and other members and have their grievances aggressively addressed in all of the proper circles.  We are asking for your help. By making a tax deductible contribution, you can help us clean up the mess. Alone, little can be done. But through the efforts of those who are dedicated to assuring that the rights of the members be protected, much good can be done. Please look into your heart and make the tax deductible contribution. There are those who have taken the first step in resolving some of the issues; but, in order for this to continue, we need your help.

 Please make out your checks to the National Martial Arts Union, Inc. and help us to help each other. When the NKF was founded, the founding members kept saying “Remember, it’s all about the athletes, stupid!” It seems as if they have forgotten that simple fact. We promise to keep each of you posted via our web site, presently in the process of being established. We will send each of you email updates and will accept emails, notices, news and updates and establish a non-libelous chat group where each one can share the troubles they have had with the NKF in the past. It’s time for a change. It’s time to make a difference! Make your tax deductible contributions today.

5/24/05  -- Over the weekend, I traveled down to Asheville, North Carolina to Shihan Carl Wilcox’s Center for the Martial Arts, one of the most beautiful gyms I have ever been in. Taught a seminar on Soo Byok Chi-ki, the ancient Chinese-Korean martial art. Dave Adams, the writer – producer - director was there and we had several meals together. He has finished a movie starring the late great Tom LaPuppet, and has started a cancer foundation in Tom’s name. Those sho contribute will get a very cool gold or silver medallion called the “Guardian Angel.” We will say more about this in the future.

5/18/05 --- The great weapons maker Gordon Garland has passed a health crisis says Sharon Hayakawa <hayakawa@juno.com> --- The legendary weapons maker Gordon Garland has passed a health crisis and is still alive and okay, all things considered. He’s moving slow, but this should be expected considering he has been in bed for two days. It is truly a blessing that the symptoms from which he suffered were evident of an impending heart attack and that he was able to receive the treatment he did. Sharon says that a card or something would be very cool, he would get those either when he gets home again, or maybe they will take them to him while he is still in hospital. In any case, he will enjoy knowing his friends care that he is alive and getting well again.”

5/17/05 - Subject: Comment received from our legal friends regarding whacking and bashing people. - What is all the emphasis on street fighting lessons? In most of the USA it can be deemed criminal to take lessons on how to injure people and then to do just exactly that. And, if one feels compelled to overdue self-defense or be overly aggressive, then prudence dictates that one surely should not advertise that he has taken lesson from whomever on how to cause physical damage. Furthermore, there may be some vicarious liability on the part of the <whomever>. And advertise it? We are sure that this will be explored further in the future -- and what about those weapons?

And -- talking about injuries, it was noted that some time ago the Medical Commission of the WUKO (now the WKF) came to the conclusion that the snap of the head could lead to serious brain stem injuries. It was also concluded that headgear could lead to such injuries because of the torque caused by the extension of headgear from the head proper. It was noted that in the case of properly conditioned athletes this was not as great a problem as with people with unconditioned necks such as school children and ordinary adults. These conclusions were reached by noted brain doctors and if in the hands of an unconscionable attorney, could indeed provide some luckless child with lottery-like college scholarship money.

5/17/05 - Subject: What and who is Karakido Karate From: Clyde Surrett --- My name is Clyde Surrett and I a student of Shihan Carl Wilcox. I have on and off for the the past ten years. I have a Black belt in another system of karate (Karakido). And I was wondering if you have any INfo on the head of Karakido. His name is Roger Jones and his teacher is Carl Smith. Cause I cant find out any thing about them on the Internet. well anyway I am glad that they are a few good martial arts around. Like you and Carl Wilcox. After ten years I think i might promote in a couple of weeks to Orange belt! wish me luck.. Thank you for all your help!!!

-----Clyde, I don't know a thing about these men or the Karakido organization.

5/17/05 - Subject from the Korean-Chinese Blog: An ancient martial art is re-emerging. it is called Soo Byuk Chi Ki. This dicipline appears to show, together with Taek Gyun, the root forms for the modern karate and taekwondo. It is, of course, a fact that the Kanji for Chuan-fa, Kwon-bup, and Kempo is the same, whatever that may mean. Great Grandmaster Chull Hee Park, founder of Kang Duk Won, recently came to the Central Gymnasium of the World Tae Kwon Do Chang Moo Kwan (Central TKD Seminary) to discuss the matter with us. He also made it clear that the modern sport of TKD although loosely based on the Korean view of karate, has no longstanding history and was formulated in the middle of the 20th century by himself and other noted leaders of Korean Karate. Anyway, this is extremely interesting to say the least, and does indeed link the art called Karate, To-te, Kang Soo, and Tang So - all of which refer to Chinese-hand. Grandmaster Anderson is now giving seminars on the subject which are received with great interest and enthusiasm. The Kwanmukan intends to includes many of its concepts into its standards. What is Soo Byuk Chi Ki? -----Soo Byuk Chi Ki is our traditional martial art form. Ancient texts from the Koryo dynasty (A.D. 918-1392) contains evidence of a martial art form called “Soo Bak”, or “Soo Bak Hi”, and historical texts from the Chosun Dynasty (A.D. 1392-1910) reveal the existence of a “Soo Bak”, “Soo Byuk,” and” Soo Byuk Ta.” Despite its appearance in these ancient texts, It is still unknown when Soo Byuk Chi Ki was first formed. ------Taek Kyun, a rival school of martial arts to Soo Byuk Chi Ki, has now been designated an Intangible Culture Asset and has been preserved by apprentices. Soo Byuk Chi Ki, on the other hand, failed to receive this designation and was in jeopardy of going extinct. But Mr. Tae-Ahn Yook heavily responsible for keeping the form alive, is promoting it widely in Korea and overseas. ---------Soo Byuk Chi Ki was practiced mainly in isolation. Because Soo Byuk Chi Ki was developed in isolation from society obsessed with popularization and pretentiousness, Soo Byuk chi Ki had the opportunity to remain true to its nature.------------There are many philosophies involved with this martial art. The harmony of Heaven, Earth, and Humankind and the harmony between Yin and Yang (Um and Yang in Korean) are important theories. Furthermore, intimacy with nature plays a large role in its formation. ---------Although Soo Byuk Chi Ki is a martial art, it does not stress offence and violence. Rather, it encourages amplification, control and concentration of one’s mind and energy. --------Soo Byuk Chi Ki, however, is not a passive martial art. Although power generated by Soo Byuk Chi Ki can kill and injure, it is said, instead, to elevate one’s energy level and strength and stamina. ---------Mr. Tae-Ahn Yook hopes to bring forth this unknown art form to a wider audience and preserve this relatively unknown and understood martial art.

5/16/05 from awhile ago about change locations and continuing practice -- Sir my name is Jamie Tuttle, I am a former student of yours, from Cuyahoga Falls, I am now in the Navy and I have a question for you. Being military I move around a lot, and now that I have settled, more or less, in Monterey, CA I have started training at a new Dojo. I'm not going to name them, but it is a Shotokan dojo, and a member of the not a member of the USAKF. Because my pervious Ranking was with the USAKF, this place will not honor it. They said I would have to start as a white belt all over again. I've been training since the age of 9, I'm 21 now. I had to take some time off due to family and health problems, but I trained as much as I could. He said I could test for all my belts when I felt ready, but I would have to pay the 75$ testing fee for each belt. I was a brown belt when I left Ohio, that's a lot of money. I don't mind starting over, but the thing that is really bothering me is he wants me to go to tournaments and compete for his school as a white belt. I believe this is completely wrong, and against everything I have learned from you sir. I love to go to tournaments, and this is the only Shotokan school that is in my price range. Any ideas sir? After our answer -—Dear Mr. Anderson, Sorry for my delayed response, I was hammered with some extra duties last week, but I did get a nice trip to San Diego out of it. I had no idea your father was fluent in Arabic, It is beautiful language and because of the wide area it is spoken in, the culture behind it just fascinates me. — I have decided to leave the Shotokan school that I hard been trying out. They were independent, their head instructor had been thrown out of the JAY for reasons they wouldn't say. — I did find two places I am considering. One is a nice place in Caramel, the instructor is Jim Mather, he only has class once a week, for a few hours and the fees are a little high, but he offered financial aid for me because of my tiny military salary. The main problem is the distance. I don't have a car, but I know that some of his students are officers at the Naval Post Grad. School here in Monterey, so I may be able to work something out with them. — The other school in not Shotokan, its Tang Soo Do, but two of the 3 instructors also train in Shotokan up in the NAPA Valley area. It is closer, and the instructors said they would honor my rank, or I could test at an execrated speed from white belt up so that I could become comfortable with the small differences in their style. - I think I will try out these schools for a while and see. I will be heading over seas in March or shortly there after. I just want to stay active while I can.

5/16/05 - From Nashville, Tennessee, USA Dillman Karate International, Shorin-ryu, Ryuku Kempo -Thomas Floyd--I practice a style of martial arts that focuses on pressure points. Its not a sport karate, its a style that teaches you how to really defend yourself in a situation. I’m not saying any style is wrong , but most styles these days are all about show. Now karate is losing its real meaning and that is to be able to defend yourself. “!When necessary!” So if your looking for someone who can jump up and do 20 kicks in the air then I’m not the guy. But if you want someone that can defend himself in a real life situation then that’s me.

5/16/05--- re – Notes on the Kobudokan - The Kobudokan is rlocated in the United States and was a joint venture of the USKA under Grandmaster Robert Trias and the Dai Nippon Seibukan under Masafumi Suzuki Hanshi. The leaders are now GM Phillip Koeppel of the USKK, Maj. James Caldwell of the International Okinawan Kobudo Federation and George Anderson Hanshi of the USAKF Kobudokan.

5/16/05 ---Re South Africa and the PSDI – from Jas Smit, Global Martial Arts Federation, Goju-ryu, Aikido, Japanese Karate assosiation Shotokan, South African Wrestling, Hi, I am assosiated with James Vermaak from South Africa. I need the link with the International Police selfdefence association. Regards.

---–Dear Jas, Good to hear from you and sorry to be so late with this response but it was just recovered from a fouled program when we changed computers. (Claris Emailer to Microsoft Entourage) – Please say Hello to Master Vermaak for me. – The late Dr. James Dussault was a student of mine and I was and am the <Godfather> of the Global Martial Arts. Besides being Chairman of Global Martial Arts, I am also the Executive Commissioner for the PSDI. I have enclosed the links we have and I would be pleased if you would keep your membership in the Global MA, which is indeed quite important. -– The link is <www.wkf.org/psdi.html>

5/15/05 ---Ritter's Tournament in Lebanon Ohio--- A very good and orderly event. Shihan Jeff Ellis, Shihan Geelani, Shihan Harris from Kentucky, Shihan Brian Pendleton worked the event and Anderson Hanshi was also there.. Saturday preceeding, Shihan John Nanay taught a Referee Certification Clinic and Shihan Mike Bukala ran the Operations together with Shihan Mike Ritter, the promoter. There were no tatami and accordingly the competitors were required to wear head gear. The idea for the USAKF is that under 17 the athletes can wear whatever but over that age the must conform to WKF regulations.

April 25, 2005 --- Thanks - From B. A. DeLeon Sr., Head Coach, USJJF --- Hello Sir, Once again I would like to thank you for your unique insight in training this past weekend, and how fortunate I've been in knowing you! Every time I leave I'm ready for the world Thanks to you.

April 18, 2005 --- From the WWW regarding Karate-taekwondo in the Olympics IOC: Unlikely Any Sports Will be Dropped from 2012 Summer Olympic Games By VOA Sports 18 April 2005 Some information for this report provided by AP. —- International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge has told the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations that it is unlikely any sports will be dropped from the 2012 Games. [Does this mean that Taekwondo is safe?]——The IOC recently reviewed the 28 sports represented in Athens last year to consider whether any competition changes should be made for the 2012 Olympics. But Rogge went out of his way to dispel the concerns of federations worried their sports could be cut when the International Olympic Committee assembly finalizes the program in Singapore in July. — The IOC program commission looked at the 28 current sports, as well as golf, rugby, squash, karate and roller sports, which are hoping to be added to the Olympic program. The current review does not affect the Beijing Olympics in 2008, which will feature the same sports as the Athens Games. —- The panel will submit its report to the IOC board this week. The report does not make specific recommendations, but apparently offers no overwhelming evidence for any sport to be eliminated or added. Rogge ruled out raising the number of Olympic sports above 28 and has repeatedly said no sport will be added unless another one is dropped. —- In 2002, Rogge proposed that baseball, softball and the modern pentathlon be dropped with golf and rugby added. But the suggestion faced strong opposition and was abandoned. ---------- Changes Unlikely to Olympic Sports Program By STEPHEN WILSON AP Sports Writer Published April 16, 2005, 1:12 PM CDT Copyright 2005, The Associated Press —- BERLIN — IOC officials have completed a review of the 28 sports in the Summer Games and the five sports hoping to get into the Olympics, but any changes in the program still could be far off. - The International Olympic Committee program commission assessed all the sports contested in Athens last summer, as well as the five hopefuls — golf, rugby, squash, karate and roller sports. —-The panel will submit its report early next week to the IOC executive board, which is holding a three-day meeting in Berlin. —- The report already has been distributed to sports federations, which have sent back replies and comments. The findings will be discussed Sunday at the general assembly of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations. —- The report has not been made public, and commission members are under orders to keep it under wraps. However, two members of the panel, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said Saturday they don’t expect the report will lead to any sports being dropped or added. — The report is described as a balanced, objective document that lists strengths and weaknesses without judging or recommending whether a sport should stay or go. While some sports come off worse than others, there is no overwhelming evidence for any sport to be eliminated or added, the panel members said. The review does not affect the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which will feature the same sports as Athens. Any changes would take place for the 2012 Olympics, whose host city will be picked by the IOC on July 6 in Singapore. A decision on the 2012 program also will be made in Singapore. — IOC president Jacques Rogge repeatedly has said that no sport will be added unless one is dropped, and the Olympics will remain capped at 28 sports and 10,500 athletes. .... Rogge then decided to institute a review of the sports after each Olympics based on a number of criteria. Key issues include global participation, spectator attendance, anti-doping policies and whether the sport brings the world’s top athletes to the games. — While details have not been finalized, the IOC is considering putting the 28 sports to a roll call vote in Singapore. Members would vote one sport at a time on whether it should remain or be cut. — Removal of a sport would require a vote of at least a majority of the 100-plus members. Many members are presidents of the sports federations on the program, and ASOIF — an influential body that represents all 28 Olympic sports — is working to keep them all in the games. …. Rogge previously has suggested he doesn’t expect any immediate changes in the overall program.

28 Apr 2005 Subject there are 2 Robert Magnusons in Law Enforcement—From: “George Magnuson”--- Robert, Just a line to let you know of another “Magnuson” in law enforcement. I work for Rockwall Texas Police Department (near Dallas Texas) and have 25 years between 3 agencies. My dad, also named George, had 33 years in Federal and State law enforcement. I have a brother, Robert, who is a plumber. I sent him your picture. Nice meeting you. George Magnuson Rockwall Police Warrant Officer

—-Reply From Robert Magnuson PSDI Vice Commander <http://www.wkf.org/psdi.html>.— Good to meet you. The S.T.O.P.S. program is used in many places in Texas. I have an Instructor Trainer (Chris Cherry) at Midland PD in Texas. Just FYI, my brother Billy is a cop in Largo, Florida. He’s not a Karate guy though.

April 18, 2005 —Subject: REDESIGNATION or Shorinji Kempo --From: Tom Cauley <tecauley@yahoo.com>, Chief, Int’l Div., Sakugawa Koshiki Shorinjiryu Karatedo ----After long conversations with our General Director, Teikeishiro Ogasawara, he has issued an edict that will refer to our Karatedo system simply as Ogasawara-ha Shorinjiryu Karatedo and Yuishinkai Kobujutsu. Due to increasing confusion over the term Koshiki, Sensei has decided that we will generally refer to our system as Ogasawara-ha. We have not changed anything in reference to the style name. Sakugawa Koshiki Shorinjiryu Karatedo still appears on all our Japanese language certificates; letter head etc. I believe Sensei simply has gotten tired of having our system confused with Renshinkan school of Hisatake. That school refers to their system as Koshiki Karate. More and more, we see some confusion about that term. Koshiki in our system equates: Orthodox or Antique - simply put, refers to the inclusion of Koshiki or Den Kata. So - just for the sake of those less informed around the world - let’s just try to simplify things a little. Fraternally and hope to see all of you at our USA Nationals. We have a website set up for that purpose: http://www.wiredaemons.com/shorinji/05shiai

March 2-6, 2005 — Notes on the Seminar at the WISK group with Shihan Edward Kuras in Macomb, IL I left on Wednesday noon and arrived in Macomb Thursday after listening to tapes of old AAU Karate meetings. Very interesting. For the Seminar, we started with a “private lesson” group on Friday morning, practicing Kawashi and Kazushi as represented by Shotokan and Wado-ryu styles. We reviewed the Aikido based KMK Kumitachi techniques and morphed them into club work and then into kenka. In the afternoon we had the kids. USJJF Head Coach Ben DeLeon did a super job - lots of noise and spirit - tugging and rolling ending with pole and mat kicking. The next day we trained in Ju-jitsu and the Kong Sun Goon kata after being worn out by locomotive 40 hand drills. The evening session was more JJ and lots of history and throwing.

March 14-18, 2005 — Visitors at Hombu ---Shihan Ed Kuras then came to the National Training Center with several of his students to upgrade their Judo - Ju-Jitsu practice. The training was tough and included hand conditioning work for high velocity slap and back slap. They really liked our breaking table and we make them one. The final day I took them to the Hickey Center and they practice important tumbling skills. (The Hickey Center has the equipment for that type of training, using it for their Demonstration Team). They went home with expanded skills and a great attitude adjustment.

February 28, 2005 -- About Grandmaster Anderson and The Living Legends Midwest Sport Karate Reunion date: Monday, February 28, 2005 1:26 pm from: Gary Lee <hawaiirock@yahoo.com> to: Tokey hill -- You are a part of that rich central American sport karate history that I was lucky to be a part of too!! When I was in Ohio, early seventies I went head to head with Johnny Lee , Rob Hogan , Dave Ruppart, Tom Bennich, Billy Blanks , Tokey Hill , James Cook , Flem Evans, George Baker, Scorpion Burrage, Russ Mapes, Sugar Bear Qarish, Nate Cowger, Dan Sawyer and the shito-ryu boys and many, many others most the time we would bang on each other and then go out and have dinner.

The on the spot memory I have most is walking in grandmaster Anderson dojang in Akron , Ohio and him kicking me all over the mat and showing me his version of tae kwon do, he was very kind to me for not knowing me or my reputation {what reputation?} I was a nobody just wanting to learn real karate and just happen to walk in to a real karate studio. The only reason I wanted to win the national weapons title in” 92” was he was head of the governing body of real sport karate in America. At that time, I trained harder for that title than I did just to be rated in other circuits !!! I won the gold in “92” and my judges were Mikami, Roger Greene, Alex “plus one” Sternberg and Bill Viola Sr. Grand Master Anderson today is one of the few real karate men left on this earth, I am honored he remembers my warrior spirit. My godfather to my son, Grandmaster Jim Harrison is close friends to Grandmaster Anderson when they get together it is like Christmas, a lot of real karate memories for all of us. Lucky me - I still have the membership card he gave me he is a great leader and man of real karate -do, Osu --- And like I said , sir first and foremost I am a fan I have follow your career and cheered you all the way to the world championship ,I am a proud fan now I get to work with you !!!!! How lucky you get to work with your heros God bless America , god bless karate , god bless you , sir , Osu

February 18-20, 2005 — The Kwanmukan Symposium at the newly remodeled and huge Quality Inn Richfield/Cleveland was dynamite and very strong. It was a sold out event. There were over 300 attendees from about 20 states. We were completely full and actually had to turn away some late applicants. Great Grandmaster of Shotokan Takiyuki Mikami was a special guest instructor and received a special award at the sold out banquet. We hosted the US Ju-Jitsu Winter Camp at the same time and covered issues vital to that discipline. – Many topics were covered, including Karate, advanced Okinawan Kata, Judo, Ju-jitsu, Taiho Jitsu, Aiki-Jitsu, Kobudo, Aikido, Audio, Tumbling, Knife, PSDI Civilian Tactical Defense Training, and an dojo owners session and the World Natural Health Organization (http://www.wnho.net). Information on the Kwanmukan Symposiums can at < http://www.kwanmukan.us> The Instructors were top notch. To see a complete report go to http://www.usakarate.org/dir.schedules/kmksymp04-2.html

January 21, 2005 --- End of year news -- Ridgely Abele from Colombia, SC. — Dear Mr. Anderson, It is great to hear everything thing is going well. You continue to grow and influence the world of Martial Arts in a positive manner. I just wanted to take a moment and share with you personally I hold you in high regard and thank you for the influence and development that you have given me over the years. God Bless

January 21, 2005 -- Taekwondo problems ---(Denver-AP) — Two executives of the U-S Taekwondo Union have stepped down? President Sang Lee says he’ll retire April 30th, and treasurer Ki Hong Kim has resigned. Sang Lee says he’ll concentrate on his duties as vice president of the World Taekwondo Federation, the sport’s international governing body. The U-S Olympic Committee had planned to meet Tuesday in Chicago to discuss the future of the taekwondo organization’s Olympic charter. The group has been under scrutiny since the U-S-O-C found financial and managerial irregularities last year.

January 21, 2005 -- Central Taekwondo Assn and Changmookwan notes — The Central Taekwondo Association has been a seminary of the Chang Moo Kwan for some time, but now it is formally incorporated in Seattle, Washington as the World Tae Kwon Do Chang Moo Kwan, We are moving to position TKD as a martial art, not too unlike karate. We should remind you that this is one of the oldest martial art organizations in the country and has a huge membership and I was the USKA Korean Martial Arts Style Head. If you are not registered, you are advised to do so. Its roots are Kwon-bop and further back, Soobyuk Chi-gi. The conduit for the information is Grandmaster Chull Hee Park, founder of Kangdukwon, who now lives in Seoul and visits us regularly.

December 18, 2004 (from previous year but not posted) --What is the relationship between USAKF, AAU, NASKA, WUKO, USANKF and the USOC?? ---- Sensei George Anderson; You were part of the USA Karate Team that I was on in 1991 when we competed in Kyoto Japan [Under Masafumi Suzuki 10 Dan, Principle of Dai Nippon Seibukan]. I am Sensei Tim Thompson, a 6th degree Black Belt Shihan under Master Tadashi Yamashita. I have a few questions that I hope you can answer for me or guide me in the right direction. 1. What is the relationship between USAKF, AAU, NASKA, WUKO, USANKF and the USOC? 2. I was told that the only way to get on the USA Karate Olympic Team was through the USANKF. Is this true? 3. When will Karate-do be an official Olympic sport? Thank You CDR “Sensei” Tim Thompson Naval Base # (757) 443-5843

Reply ----- Dear Tim, Good to hear from you, and I will try to answer some of your questions. – I was one of the highest ranks under Masafumi Suzuki at that time and until his death when he left instructions for me to look after the Seibukan personnel, which I could hardly do as I never became closely acquainted with them. – I do remember you and I hope that you are prospering as well as Master Tadashi Yamashita. – The USAKF is the group that took karate to the Olympic family. After a hassle when we got into the Pan American Games, we withdrew to work on karate, free from politics, and the USA-NKF took our place in the Olympic family. The USAKF was the National AAU Karate Committee, Inc., which was forced to change its named and leave the AAU family when it entered the Olympic family. Joe Mirza was then named Chairman of the AAU where he now resides. He, and nearly all their personnel, including Minobu Miki, were members of the USAKF. WUKO is now the WKF and the Pan American Union or Karatedo Organizations (PUKO), is now the Pan American Karate Union. (I was first-vice president of the WUKO, president of the PUKO, and still am president of the USAKF). — The USA-NKF is the Olympic representative under Julius Thiry but can be hardly said to represent US karate as such. The USAKF has many of its athletes competing there but the costs are so high and the scope so narrow that we do not sent people who really have no chance to reach the elite athlete class. That group is really hard to get into as the perceptions of what is good and bad is so rigidly in favor of the views of Mr. Thiry and his cohorts. The General Secretary, Roger Jarrett, is an exception. I believe that the competition in the USAKF is the best, followed by the AAU and later by the USANKF. And there is no Olympic team at this time but there are several outside the Olympic events held under the Olympic banner.

December 18, 2004 (from previous year but not posted) About the Dayton KMK --From: Hudson Jeffrey A Contr AFRL/HEC--- Nosa, Kwanmu! I’ve been very busy evaluating a NASA T-38 jet equipped with a new ejection seat — (the Air Force may want to upgrade to it as well for their T-38s.) So, its been impossible to leave work early on Fridays to come up for the Tai-ho Jitsu classes — which has been very disappointing. — Otherwise, things have been going good. I finally graduated last August… earning my Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Kent State. YES, I finally, REALLY finished this time. — I have a few new students in my class and it’s going well. For the higher kyu ranks I’ve been working Tsui Sho and the Bunkai to demonstrate “the karate mind”… the rhetorical question I ask is: “If you can do the kata alone, why is it so different when I attack with a sword?!” As you know, it’s good fun.

December 18, 2004 (from previous year but not posted) Subject: Is it better now? James Cottrell And the beat goes on...I appreciate your response to my inquiry that was somewhat in jest. I understand the adage "out of sight, out of mind." Now that I have become "addicted" to reading this stuff again, I would be negligent if I didn't bring up that one of the reasons we "lost" the NGB was that the other side had a program that would "guarantee" funding for the athletes. I must have missed something, but it seems like that is what a lot of the comments are about.—To this day, I feel the way it was run under your supervision, when we all (Thiry, Mirza, et. Al). were together represented the greatest hope for the sport and the athlete. The problem then as the problem is, apparently, now is that styles and instructors can't separate the art from the sport. Under your leadership, we, for the most part, did. That is what they crucified you for. It was a damn shame then and it is a damn shame now. The truism goes. "Those who refuse to learn from the past are destined to repeat it." Love to all.

December 21, 2004 -- End of year news -- Regarding the Direction of the PSDI —From Max Ciscell Jr. M.S. It is great to hear from you and about your effort to further Martial Arts worldwide. Frankly I could not think of a more capable individual and as you know you are only the individual I have considered my sensei other than Mr. Bonacci

December 21, 2004 -- End of year news -- The Police Survival and Defense Institute has launched into the world of Taiho Jitsu and has conducted the several national Civilian Defense Training Seminars and has issued many diplomas of qualification. It is to be noted that most major law-enforcement instructors and systems were at one time with the PSDI.

December 21, 2004 -- End of year news -- Our Chinese section, the Global Martial Arts, has taken a leap forward with the polishing of the Kwon Kong Cheung Kwan form by Kwanmukan technical experts. That form is a tremendous exercise in the Chinese tradition and usually is taught in small groups.

December 21, 2004 -- End of year news -- I fulfilled my obligation of US Coast Guard Aux, Division 08 Captain 09ER and qualified as a coxswain. I am now going to slow down and concentrate on the Kwanmukan. We certified many instructors under their great program and that was a great benefit to us but I think we should slow down now and spend time on our main subjects (HAH!).

December 18, 2004 -- End of year news Letter : Dr. Tom Brown <tommyrun@zoominternet.net> Thank you so much for the Holiday greeting and the update on all that you and the Kwanmukan have been doing and accomplished in 2004. I was present 2 years ago in the winter symposium (which I enjoyed immensely) and I was also an attendee in the last class you gave before leaving for Spain. I remarked to Sheriff. Overholt on the way home that I was quite sure that was the best martial arts class I have ever attended. He quickly replied that he assured me that it was the best class I have attended.— Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience with us and we look forward to many more years of continuing association with the Kwanmukan. I wish you the very best of health and happiness in the new year.

November 25-28, 2004 — JJIF World Championship --( report still coming)The USJJF sent a team to the November 2005 Ju-Jitsu International Federation World Championship in Spain. President Bethers was Chief of Delegation, Vice Pres. Anderson was the Chief of Mission and Shihan DeLeon was the Head Coach. Anderson was reappointed as Commissioner for the JJIF and Senior International Advisor. President Bethers was elected the Secretary for the newly formed Pan American Jujitsu Union.

October 21, 2004-- Trying to find a Champion From: Tanya McAllister <momatisme@hotmail.com> Hello, I have been searching the web trying to find the karate champions in 1998. My fiancée’s son lives in Texas and we were trying to find the facts on this because he won third place in 1998, We are not sure if it was state, national, or world, he was young like between 8 and 10 years old. He was adopted out as a baby so all we know is his first name is Gabrielle. If you could find any information on this and would please e-mail it back to me it would be very appreciated.

September 25, 2004 -- The passing of Teruo Hayashi from Roberto A. Alvelais Subject: A copy of Minobu Miki letter --- As you may have heard, Teruo Hayashi, Soke has passed away night before last. I've attached an email from Minobu Miki, Hanshi with information as to the arrangements for the wake and funeral. ——From Hanshi M MIKI to Dear JKO members: It has been a very sad day for me personally, I would like to send my deepest condolence to Soke's family from the bottom of my heart. I would like everyone to know Soke's funeral arrangement and will continue to inform you as I have received the information of Hayashi-Ha Shito Ryu Kai Soke: Teruo Hayashi's funeral arrangement. The Wake: September 26, 2004, from 7 PM (Japan Standard Time Zone) The Funeral: September 27, 2004, from 11 am>at the Manpuku-ji Temple, 14-23, 1-Chome, Minami-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Japan Zip Code, 550-0015 The Family rep. Nagashima, Hirotaka The funeral director, Murakami, Kazusada Please send flowers through this Osaka, Japan's flowers Shop; Tel. 06-6707-1142, Fax. 06-6707-0742. It may be complicate for English speaking people to order the flower, I will find out by calling this number in Japan and give you more details later how to order the flower. >Regards, Shito Ryu Hanshi: Minobu MIKI

August 25, 2004 Subject: Shorinjiryu Karatedo From: John Grima <john_grima@hotmail.com> Mr. Anderson, I am a practitioner and instructor of Shorinjiryu Karatedo descended from Kori Hisataka (Masayuki Hisataka’s father). I’m hoping you can clarify a response you gave on the USA KARATE chat page. You stated that you have a letter from Mr. Takagi (9th dan) JKA who says the style of Masayuki Hisataka is not recognized in Japan. – My question’s are what does that mean? Recognized by who? Are you referring to Masayuki’s style of Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo he inherited from his father or the World Koshiki Karate Federation he founded. I’m very proud of my Shorinjiryu background. I began studying martial arts and competing against other styles 24 years ago. I’ve trained with and am Certified by M. Hisataka in both Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo and the World Koshiki Karate Federation as well as other Shorinjiryu Masters. Most of my study was under Shunji Watanabe who was a direct disciple of Kori Hisataka and head of the Shorinjiryu Kenyukai Federation. In addition I have trained in Kodokan Judo under Kiiyoshi Shiina and have trained with or studied other styles including Kyokushinkai karate. — My point is I’ve studied martial arts and competed in tournaments for 25 years and I know the real thing when I see it. No one can tell me Shorinjiryu Karatedo descended from Kori Hisataka is not a true martial art. I respectfully ask you to clarify your response in regard to Japan’s recognition of Shorinjiryu and the Hisataka’s.

-----Dear Mr. Grima, Thanks for the note and you should be aware that I have the highest personal regard for Masayuki Hisataka and Shorinjiryu Karatedo. Mr. Takagi's letter stands on its own face and I, of course, cannot change it. I myself took it to mean that the Federation of All Japan Karate-do (FAAJKO then and later JKF), the governing body for the WUKO (now WKF) and the Olympic body for karate in Japan, did not include Masayuki Hisataka and his Shorinjiryu Karatedo. I have had Greatgrandmaster Masayuki Hisataka as a guest at the USAKF National Championships and he has been in my dojo. If you meet him again, please give him my regards.

June 26 2004 - Quite a fuss over the USJJF Nationals --For more information call us and we will talk. — The US Ju-jitsu Nationals in New Jersey at South Mountain Martial Arts, Madison, NJ and some controversy over it. -—The 2004 National Matches were accomplished despite very serious deficiencies in the facilities, which were not at all suitable for any major martial arts event. It all started out with a feeling of cooperation, which soon disintegrated because of personal comments to the Coaching Staff about the character of the USJJF President. The tournament was strong, but some of the competitors from grappling clubs felt put out (to say the least) by the JJIF Rules with which they had obviously little experience. Evidently, grapplers like extended grappling times and don’t like to get hit. JJIF International Referees Michael Piaser and Joe Santocildes and National Referee James Caldwell capably handled the referees. - Competition was tough and correct. Losers lost. Legendary Pat Byrnes, Chief of Coaching for the USAKF and teacher of many national and international champions was there and appeared well recovered from his knee operation. He brought the outstanding international karate champion Adam Older to the completion and he zoomed away with a gold medal. The matches were a bit rushed because we were informed that we had to be cut off before evening because of other events scheduled for the dojo — so the team selection meetings scheduled were postponed. On the downside, the competition was halted for a lengthy and boring, but technically OK) demonstration of Japanese sword which dragged on and on. The presenters were extremely rude to the Ju-jitsu leaders, and snubbed them as what I took to be a judgement that we were an inferior breed. This did not lead to an enhancement of good feeling.\ – In the mind of most of the competitors and leaders, the hosts were more than rude and were very poor sports. They did not know the rules and reacted unprofessionally when they lost the matches under those regulations. The JJIF is a huge organization and the rules and procedures are well tested and functional for a world sport the size of Ju-jitsu, so to complain and whine is not justified. If you don’t like the game, don’t play.

Note*** on the personal slurs made and be aware that Bruce Bethers has no brother. -— From: "Daryn DeRose" Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 Subject: Re: Larry Bethers - Oh, you're just going to love this... So, Larry [Bethers] questioned Bruce's [Bethers] motives and credentials? Well, if he's right, if his own pursuits are more legitimate than those of his brother, then he has inadvertently delivered the ULTIMATE putdown! At this rate, I fully expect that we will find that there is one remaining Bethers brother, named "Moe", who practices Vada. You might want to give Willy a call. Perhaps you can politely ask him if he knows about Larry's,... idiom? Original leter — Subject: Fwd: Larry Bethers - Oh, you're just going to love this...Date: Thursday, May 27, 2004 11:16 AM From: DaynD@aol.com To: <usakf@raex.com> This site has a BIO of Larry Bethers; perhaps Cahill made the mistaken assumption - but the statement is direct from him, and if there is a mistakwe, it is in the "geneology" I didn't make this up, and I am repeating "hearsay", directly from coach ... but hearsay Look, it hurt us. -Dayn

***Noted below is some of the controversy over the event (which next year will be hosted by the Hickey Center in Stow, Ohio) http://www.usjujitsu.net

***Our General Secretary Ernest G. McPeek, JD comments on the host for the championship. - Dear Bruce: I apologize for leaving without saying goodbye to you and George but “DD” had me so angry I didn’t want to run into him. I have never seen such a whiner and complainer. He is no gentleman and has absolutely no character whatsoever. He criticized each and every member of the USJJF and made loud rude comments that not only the members heard but the spectators as well. Who does he think he is? The parents of one of the participants sat next to Debby and me and kept asking why he was so obnoxious and hostile since he was hosting the event. This was their first USJJF tournament and they indicated probably their last. — I recommend we immediately strip him of his membership in the USJJF. He is not the caliber member we want. .…He is a disgrace to any martial art, especially fencing, because he has no honor. — He lied to everyone about how many people he could personally bring to the event and to the facilities. He provided no help whatsoever to the tournament except for a negative attitude. No amenities for participants or spectators. — It is our duty to contact every participant and apologize for the conditions they had to compete in and inform them that Dayn had lied to everyone until it was too late to change the venue. We also need to inform them that he in no way represents the USJJF and that we have expelled him from our membership. In addition we need to let them know that next year we will be in Ohio, and if Pat has a website with pictures of his School give them his address. ….we are the official NGB and in good standing. I would personally like to shove this up DD’s butt. What he is doing is slandering the USJJF, the officers and each member and we can demonstrate reputation and money damages in court if he cares to go there. At the very least he owes everyone who attended the tournament an apology for his hostility and rudeness. I believe fencing is referred to as a Gentlemen’s Sport, in his case he has made it an oxymoron. — I would like to commend all the officers, board of director members, officials, referees, participants at the table, and all competitors for not complaining, whining, or making negative remarks about the adverse conditions we had to perform under. Everyone, except the host, showed great character and sportsmanship, which the USJJF stands for. I am proud to be a member of the USJJF and proud of everyone who participated. — Bruce, please forward this to everyone on our mailing list. Especially DD as I do not have his email address. Every thing I wrote here I am willing to say to his face. He is rude, ungracious and a discredit to his martial art, whatever that is. - Hanshi Ernest G. McPeek, JD

***Comments from “DD” and other of the same mindset which came before the top letter.

\**DD: Gentlemen; this is the impression you have left over, and over again. I have fought AGAINST this since the time I took the job to hold the nationals - I didn’t even tell him about the irregular observance of contact rules, or the calls that were reversed.

****B: I was not able to attend yesterdays USJJF event (I filled in teaching. so he could bring.). I am sending you this email as a thought from me on the state of USJJF Rules. This in no way is aimed at you or the ref.’s who have to judge according to the rules they are given. —- The rise in popularity in Grappling , Sambo, BJJ, MMA,K1, Daido-Juku, etc. has given a shot in the arm as well as a wake up call to all of the BS propagators in the Martial Arts. This would seem like a golden opportunity for like minded people (people who believe the word MARTIAL in Martial Arts has meaning) to put together venues for Sport Combat that finally puts to rest the tag sparring bullshit as well as the embarrassment of high ranking Jujitsuka with no functional(!!!!) Martial ability. —- Even with the best efforts of judo/ Jujitsu/ Sambo/ Kickboxing person (You)this rule set is a JOKE. To take Nage Waza and Ne Waza, two PROVEN MARTIAL arts/sports and fold into them tag sparring a INEFFECTIVE MARTIAL sport; and then give equal scoring weight to real waza and tag is a joke. Is this a way to make point karate people feel good about their training in the face of common sense and empirical evidence, ie. MMA. There already is an event for people that need to feel good about themselves even tough they are not the best in their sports. It’s called the Special Olympics and the competitors there are a wonderful sight to behold for many reasons. —- Imagine if you would a Sharpshooting event that gave equal weight to actual shots on the target and angry stares down range (for those who aren’t very good shots). That way everybody feels good about the match except those marksmen who can actually shoot they will not compete in that venue again. You cannot polish a turd. Those rules smell like dung. - I know you have wanted to try and save this beast Dayn. Put a fork in it it’s done. Our guys would love to come play Sambo or Combat Sambo. Lets leave tag sparring to the guys (?) in the Paul Mitchell Gis. - Let the Europeans keep their Eurojitsu and we’ll even throw them Jerry Lewis and Michael Moore for good measure. Just my opinion. B;

****And more:- I couldn’t agree with you more! First though, let’s see if we can disenfranchise these utter creeps. The Europeans are livid with them as well. I get Edson [the “great” sword master] in the dojo for one of those special, rare times, and he has to witness THAT. I feel like I participated in a violent crime. Please convey my abject apologies and my - it’s more than utter- embarrassment that I could cause a well liked and honored guest to be treated in that way. All I can say is that I thought they’d be under par, but I forgot that when point Karate men know that about themselves, they CHEAT. If you can please help Edson to send his comments to the European governance. This is a joke. Especially when you go to the USJJF Website and see how BIG they try to make it seem - over half the people AT the tournament were victims - the other half were the Kwanmukan -core membership - 15 people? That’s the entirety of the active USJJF! Please, please forgive me!

****And other problems: Apology accepted for bad behavior. —Mr. Anderson, I would like to take this opportunity to look out for the best interest of my student as to respect my seniors and their decisions. During the USJJF nationals, a lot of complications occurred which caused a spark which included the tensions that were raised by Dayn DeRose the host. I did not mean to take my frustration out on you as you were there to assist the situation at hand and to help what you could to making the tournament run smooth as an advisor to the board. Although I learned from my actions, I feel that this will allow for me to become a better person. Please, understand as I was looking out for the best interest of my student, as a father would do to his son or daughter. Again, I fully regret what I said towards you and my actions were completely unacceptable. I hope this will allow for our relationship to become better then it was during the nationals. I do not regret meeting you in person as you have done so much for our community and students of this country. I can only say to continue to the progress. I look forward to meeting you sometime in the future and with better admiration. Respectfully, (Name withheld for obvious reasons)

Sept 21, 2004 -- From: Sensei Hudson Jeffrey A Contr AFRL/HEPA -- Nosa, I thought you would want to know that my fencing instructor, Ray Bautista, Melanie's Father, died suddenly this past Sunday. He was only 45. His online obit details are at this site. http://www.legacy.com/dayton/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=263077 <http://www.legacy.com/dayton/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&amp;PersonId=2630778> I will miss him. Kwan mu.

June 20, 2004 --Subject: John Shaver has died --from Richard Poage --We were sadden to hear from Joe Dupaquier that John Shaver died early this morning. He was in Peoria at Master Koeppel's event with Chris Otwell and Mrs. Shaver. His help and support will be greatly missed in the martial arts community.

April 8, 2004 -- Peter Urban has died - We lost yet another one of the truly greats -- GM Peter Urban passed away last night. As one of his student remarked, "Yes he was controversial but at his own choosing. Yes he was talented -- ask the Yamaguchi brothers. Yes he was a great teacher ask his students. --* Yes he was a great student ask his Sensei's who have passed away as well. Yes he was my friend and a teacher ... He certainly was one of first generation Americans and one of first to give a whole pile of 10th Dans at one shot.

March 20, 2004 -- North Carolina Anderson Seminar hosted by Shihan Carl Wilcox — Some letters from the event: Dr. Baumgarten and I—as well as everyone else present—very much enjoyed our dinner with you last Saturday. Given the wide-ranging and most interesting nature of our conversation—and the several references to Campbell’s ideas—and knowing that you are a voracious reader, I thought I would take the liberty of sending you a slender book by Karl Kerenyi entitled Hermes: Guide of Souls. It may take me a few days to secure a copy, but when I do I’ll send it to you. Thank you again for the seminar too. Sincerely, Dr. Mark Holland dwell family and Wilcox HOF and pictures And Dear Nosa, One of the Black Belts in our school said, “I have attended many seminars in my life, but this was the best one day seminar I have ever attended - the information, delivery, focus, concentration to detail, interaction with students -was just astounding! So thank you so much for coming to Asheville. It was truly an honor to have you he re. The energy in our classes is sky high this week due to your visit! Osu, SenseiHaywood Hillier

February 21, 2004 Subject: New KHF President OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: From: Richard Hackworth [mailto:drhackworth@earthlink.net] February 20th 2004. Seoul, South Korea. Hapkido Grand Master Park, Kum Shil has been formally appointed and elected as the President of the newly organized Republic of Korea Hapkido Federation. The Chief of Presidential Security, Han Myung Sun, nominated Dr. Richard Hackworth of the United States for the position of International Director. This nomination was unanomously approved by the KHF board of directors and President Park, Kum Shil made the formal announcement today. Master Michael Barron of Norwich, England was elected as the United Kingdom Representative of the KHF and will host the first UK Hapkido Conference in Norwich, England, June 18-20, 2004. This will be the first international level Hapkido conference held in England. The conference will cover Hapkido techniques and theory. The first European Dan rank promotion grading will be conducted for the Republic of Korea Hapkido Federation by the international panel of Hapkido masters in attendance. Participants from Europe and the USA are already confirmed for attendance at this historic event.

January 8, 2004 – Subject: Hi.. From: Grand Chancellor <grandchancellor@saintlazarus.co.uk> Dear George, How nice of you to reply so quickly...I realise that I did not attend the 'First National Police - Sheriffs Seminar 1976' in fact I attended the 'Ninth International Police Training Seminar 1983'. As you can see from our website www.saintlazarus.co.uk <http://www.saintlazarus.co.uk> The Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem is a confraternity of Hospitallers that specialise in helping with Hospices. We have Grand Priories in England, Wales, Isle of Man and Channel Islands; in Scotland; in Southern Africa and shortly there will be a Grand Priory of the Mediterranean. This organisation is not Masonic and is open to lady members. It is based on an Order of Chivalry which was established at the time of the crusades, and has been continued, in one form or another, since that time. There is a full history on the website if you are interested in such things. -----I did not realise, when we last met, that we were both masons. As you may know, masonry in the UK is run on very different lines, however, I too am a 32nd degree mason in the Ancient and Accepted Rite, I am also a Grand Officer in the Craft, the Mark and Royal Mariners, the Knights Templar, the Red Cross of Constantine, the Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests, the Holy Royal Arch, the Royal Order of Scotland, the Royal and Select Masters etc etc...as you can see I have been quite busy on the Masonic front since I first became a mason in Gibraltar 1967.--------These days I spend much less time on masonry as I am fully occupied with the Order of Saint Lazarus.– My days in martial arts came to a close some 15 years ago, although I am asked, from time to time, to do a 'master class' in the techniques of 'Zen Shin Do Kenpo Jutsu' which is a style I formed by combining techniques from both Shorinji Kempo and Jiu Jitsu. – I did enjoy the time that I came over to visit you in Akron and if you ever decide to come over here for a holiday please make sure that you contact me. I seem to remember one of your students called 'Terri' who very kindly took me to a 'Mexican Restaurant'....do you remember her?? Anyway George, its good to be in contact again....look after yourself and drop me an e-mail when you have the time. Best regards to one and all, John – Baron von Hof

September 22, 2003 Thank you for the presentation for the meeting of Women Pilots Assn. -- From: Hilary Peterson - Lake Erie 99s -Berea, Ohio --- Colonel Anderson, Thank you for the presentation you made to the 99s sectional meeting on Saturday. I hope I never have to use the self-protection techniques you talked about, but I have a few friends who have been raped and robbed and so naturally want to be able to have a fighting chance if I should find myself in a bad situation. I would be interested in learning more about any classes you offer for civilians.-- I was also curious if you know someone named Bernie Braverman. I think he's in his 80's now but I understand he holds a very high-degree black belt.

7/15/04 Regarding the shift from USTU to AAU TKD. This comment just reached us: All, This week I received 2004 applications from the USTU. Unless someone can convince me otherwise - “I will be joining the USTU again this year.”

Why? I do not see anything (at this time) in the AAU program for my students. My students seek competition and still feel the competition is with USTU sponsored tournaments. BTW, there are no 2004 AAU tournaments scheduled in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, except state championships or coaching seminars. Here are questions I asked myself about the possibility of an AAU migration: I now ask these same questions to those supporting the “AAU Migration Rush”:

1) Won’t the AAU need more sponsored tournaments if they expect to grow in membership? What is their approach?

2) Where are AAU sponsored tournaments? I cannot find them.

3) If the AAU is so far behind in local events then how do they expect to attract competitors at a national event? The USTU junior nationals attracted over 5500 competitors last year? They may be down in numbers this upcoming year; however, I feel they will attract more than the AAU. Numbers count!

4) AAU does not honor USTU membership or coaching cards and wants us to recertify through them as coaches, to include a State coaching certificate?

Why? Apparently, my USTU (Olympic Sparring) Coaching Card carries no power with the AAU. The AAU did very little “Olympic Sparring Competition” until this opportunity came along. In My Opinion: The AAU is at the bottom when it comes to state and local sponsored “Olympic Style” events. Why is this, maybe they were too involved in the point sparring stuff for too long? Most of us quit that “One Punch Kill Nonsense” 20 plus years ago. I will say that “Point Sparring” appears to be a “SAFE” way to do TKD but it does not work on the streets J. BTW, point sparring reminds me so much of Fencing. Why would we want our students to go backwards in competition level by doing AAU events (none locally available), which has put very little into Olympic Style Sparring? Olympic Style competition is USTU’s bread and butter and at this time I feel sticking with the USTU is my clubs best bet. Again, I am USTU bound based on what I see with the AAU. Whether the USTU is the NGB or not is not an interest of mine or my club. My club uses the USTU for it’s quality events ONLY; not for promotions or other novelties. I admit their Junior event last year was pretty badly organized, but what’s new? Sorry if this mail offends anyone but I wanted to put my thoughts on the USTU verses AAU out to the crowd.Am I off base - comments welcome. Name not published

 Voices from the past: Dear Mr. Anderson,  My name is Jeff Bedard. I live in St. Louis, Missouri. I am a friend of Doug Dennis’ from Springfield, Illinois. You may not remember me, but I remember you fondly. In 1996 or so we were traveling companions on a plane bound for Greece. Your remarks and the conversation we had left an indelible mark on me as a young martial artist. I just wanted to take this moment and say thank you for your kindness, and personal insights.     I am still training and learning. I run a small club in St. Louis. I see Doug Dennis regularly. He's been a great sempai for me. You made a lasting, positive impression on me.  Best regards.

6/5/04 News from the US Ju-Jitsu Federation Camp -- by GEA - The US Team and USJJF Coaches’ Training Session held at the Hickey Center in Stow, Ohio on June 5-6 was the best yet. Attendance was curtailed because of the coming National Championships in New Jersey and the obvious travel difficulties but overall was great; five states were represented: Ohio, New York, Nebraska, D.C. and Wisconsin. The fighters looked really sharp, especially current US Team member Chad White and the DUO team from Ernest McPeek’s dojo in Buffalo was great.  Pat Hickey, chair of the Coaches’ Education Committee presented a great program, which will grow as a most important facet of our national operations. Michael Piaser, chair of the Referees Committee, brought an up-to-date course on the rules.  In the meeting it was decided to re-schedule the National Meeting to Akron in August. The Referee Committee now is: Michael Piaser- chair, Jim Caldwell – vice chair, Joe Santocildes – secretary. Ben DeLeon was reconfirmed as coach for the World Championships in Spain. The USJJF insurance program has been made optional and the Ranking and Certification Committee of the Central Technical has been strengthened. It was also decided to further strengthen the USJJF by the inclusion of a Judo certification program. Standards will follow Kodokan regulations excepting the completion requirements (these are covered by the jujitsu standards) and will concentrate on those USJJF members who have an interest in the study traditional judo. It is stressed that we have no plans for instigation of judo competition; we will leave that in charge of the National Governing Body for that sport. T. R. McClanahan will chair the Judo Section of the Central Technical Committee. He is a widely known and respected judoka – one of the founders of the USJA.

5/30/04 - Kwanmukan Sensei Jeff Hudson Qualifies in Fencing - This is just a quick note to tell you that I did qualify for Division 1A in both Epee and Foil for the Fencing National Championships to be held in Charlotte, NC in July. This means I get to fence with the “big dogs”. I’ll also fence veteran’s (40 -49 year olds) and a few other categories. ----Also, Ray Bautista (my fencing instructor) has given me the opportunity to teach karate in his new salle in Beavercreek (near Wright Patt). I’ve decided to take him up on it. So, what should I name this Kwanmukan site? Should it just be an extension of the Glendale CMA, or should it have its own name, like Beavercreek CMA? Kwan Mu! Mr. Hudson is a student of George Anderson and is a Ph.D. in Antropology working as Biomedical Scientist at ATS (Advanced Technology Solutions), a General Dynamics Company United States Air Force CARD LAB Cockpit Accommodation Facility (WPAFB/HEPA)

We are getting ready for the USAKF Nationals at the University of Akron (Details on the Schedule Page). We plan on having a Hall-of-Fame dinner and making it a great party of the troops, last year it was sold out. Besides hosting traditional karate competition we will have forms division for Korean, Okinawan, and Chinese styles, just like we used to do. The Kobudo is, of course, part of the operations, but is also a separate championship under the International Kobudokan. Thus, besides karate, we also award a National Champion in Kobudo. More about this later

5/22/04 - The CMA hosts an important PSDI meeting dealing with Homeland Security and PSDI Tai-ho Jitsu certifications. The meeting was hosted by Joe Bonacci, Joe Gabriel, and Larry Overholt, all well know in their field and included many really important people.

The PSDI (Police Survival & Defense Institute) (Police Self-Defense Institute) was established many ago years under the historic United States Karate Association. Many senior law-enforcement instructors in the US and abroad were trained and certified under the PSDI. Personnel from the Anti-Terrorists Units, Secret Service, FBI, CID, Interpol, Air Marshals, active police officers, sheriffs departments, State Departments – state and nations, and many other agencies that we cannot name because of restrictions or protocol, trained under the PSDI.  Through the years, training and basic operations have continued, but the PSDI really did not pursue any special activities for some time because it had reached its national goal in most states of the Union -- the formation of government Peace Officer Training Councils with sound standard operation procedures.   After the 911 tragedies, the PSDI has moved to assist security efforts, to provide correct and necessary training for the general public and to once again comment on and advise various agencies on sound operational techniques.

We have some of the best and most experienced instructors in the world on our staff and continuing to be directly involved in the formation of a sound and simple technical structure for the instruction of personnel. We are focusing on a broad range of groups such as service companies, manufacturing concerns, educational institutions, social service agencies and to individuals (which includes children), young adults, families, professionals, business employees, executives, and law enforcement/military.  In our civilian training we offer quality self-protection, incident control and survival training -- concentrating on prevention, awareness, and security in the context of the home, workplace, and during travel. We present reliable skills and teach how to respond to unstable situations. Our students learn how to use common ordinary everyday items as weapons and how to apply self-defense techniques that can be easily learned and to execute under stress..  The PSDI has a special training program specifically designed for needs of law-enforcement and related governments agencies. Our Taiho-Jutsu programs are tactical systems that provide comprehensive abilities that do not conflict with standard departmental regulations. --- The PSDI has been authorized by the Combined Central Technical Committees of the National Federations supporting the PSDI:

5/1/04 - Edged weapons must be coming back because Pat Hickey’s seminar featuring Joe Marth was really well supported with participants from several states. It reminds us that almost all the old timers were quite practiced in knife techniques. Perhaps liability issues put this on the back burner.

4/25/04 - Jeff Ellis hosted his annual North Coast Karate Championships in Medina HS. This event has grown to one of the largest in this part of the country. As you probably recall, Shihan Ellis is the director of Travel for the USAKF, has traveled widely as a USA Head Coach and Chief of Mission, and is the director or the USAKF Junior Program. Besides all this, he finds time to practice.

4/2/04 - Hanshi Anderson lectured on International Sports Management at Mount Union College in Alliance Ohio, as he has done in the past. The program director is Dr. Thoma, who has moved the program at Mount Union College to national recognition. When I was there he had the students working on preparing and presenting a simulated national sport bid for various cities. Dr. Thoma’s wife is from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia where the 1994 WUKO Championship was held. His background includes some time as an associate with the USOC Sports Academy. He has a first class mind and great experience. Perhaps we will consult him further in the future.

From: Jay Sandlin <Jitsu@woh.rr.com> I am trying to find information on an organization from the 1960's I believe. Organization is called the Ketsugo Jitsu Academy Of Self Defense (K.J.A.S.D.). If you have ever heard of this could you please send me any information that I could use to get in contact?

3/11/04  Shihan Ed Kuras from Macomb, IL came to Akron with two students for intensive training in Jujitsu and grading of his students to Shodan. Ed is really tough and we hope he becomes active in the USJJF.

2/28/04 - Traveled to Macomb, IL for a seminar for the Western Illinois Shotokan, held at Shihan Ed Kuras’ dojo.  Shihan James Caldwell from Nebraska and Shihan Ben DeLeon from Wisconsin also attended and we had a fine time. Taught the Wado Chinto kata, certain ancient Chinese martial arts drills, some Kwan-bup techniques and reviewed special Tai-ho Jitsu methods.

2/21/01 -New KHF President -- From: Richard Hackworth [mailto:drhackworth@earthlink.net] ---OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: February 20th 2004. Seoul, South Korea. Hapkido Grand Master Park, Kum Shil has been formally appointed and elected as the President of the newly organized Republic of Korea Hapkido ---Federation. The Chief of Presidential Security, Han Myung Sun, nominated Dr. Richard Hackworth of the United States for the position of International Director. This nomination was unanomously approved by the KHF board of directors and President Park, Kum Shil made the formal announcement today. Master Michael Barron of Norwich, England was elected as the United Kingdom Representative of the KHF and will host the first UK Hapkido Conference in Norwich, England, June 18-20, 2004. This will be the first international level Hapkido conference held in England. The conference will cover Hapkido techniques and theory. The first European Dan rank promotion grading will be conducted for the Republic of Korea Hapkido Federation by the international panel of Hapkido masters in attendance. Participants from Europe and the USA are already confirmed for attendance at this historic event.

2/21/01 - Roger Jarrett's Tournament in WV. We went to St. Albens, West Virginia to Shihan Roger Jarrett’s tournament and had a great time. Tokey Hill was there and did a fine seminar on competition methods. Tokey and I about the state of affairs in the USA and the possibilities not being explored. Lokk for great things in the future from Tokey and Roger. They are real leaders in this country and we should give them support. ---- Shihan Jarrett is quite accomplished in Aikido and really is the major power operating in West Virginia. I saw Brent Bias again, the former USAKF WV State Chairman and a USAKF Team member and an assistant to me when I was the World Referee Council Chairman at the 1988 World Championship in Cairo. He is still running and is in great shape. He is a devoted student of Don Madden, the former great USAKF Head Coach.

2/20/04 - Regarding World Taekwondo -- Of course you have all heard this by now but it deserves mention. We have received several calls from Korea about the problem there. It seems that the dan grading fees and their handling was a big problem and if some people got rich they will pay the piper. Lots of resignations and tears will be forthcoming. Also, we got lots of comments on the methods of grading and the restrictions (blackballing is a better word) on the issuing of such credential. Ethics and other affiliations played a way-to-big part in their determination. -------- Meanwhile in the USA (Denver-AP) — Two executives of the U-S Taekwondo Union are stepping down. President Sang Lee says he’ll retire April 30th, and treasurer Ki Hong Kim has resigned. Sang Lee says he’ll concentrate on his duties as vice president of the World Taekwondo Federation, the sport’s international governing body. ---- The U-S Olympic Committee had planned to meet Tuesday in Chicago to discuss the future of the taekwondo organization’s Olympic charter. The group has been under scrutiny since the U-S-O-C found financial and managerial irregularities last year.

1/20/04 - 2004 Winter Symposium and US Jujitsu Federation Winter Camp. PDF Program (Large) was an outstand success and was a sold-out affair with over three hundred in attendance. Representation was international with Shihan Janak Subedi - Nepal Kwanmukan, Dr. Nader Sherif - Egypt - President African Karate Union, and Shihan Michael Osho from Ghana. There was a stronlgly attended meeting of the powerful PSDI Police Survival and Defense Institute during which Dr. Sherif proposed and it was decided to plan a major training seminar in July 2005 in Casablanka, Morocco. Janek Subedi presented documents indicating Nepalese Goverment support for a January 2005 .International Tournament to be held in Katmandu, Nepal by the Nepal Kwanmukan Association. They are anticipating over 25 official national teams - last year they had 18 national teams and the event was sanctioned by the World Karate Confederation, president Fritz Wendland. Charles Stepan of Taekwondo Times gave us a nice article with pictures about the event.

1/5/04 - Remembering trip to Greece 93 from  Jeff Bedard   St. Louis, Missouri -- I am a friend of Doug Dennis’ from Springfield, Illinois. You may not remember me, but I remember you fondly. In 1993 or so we were traveling companions on a plane bound for Greece. Your remarks and the conversation we had left an indelible mark on me as a young martial artist. I just wanted to take this moment and say thank you for your kindness, and personal insights.  I am still training and learning. I run a small club in St. Louis. I see Doug Dennis regularly.  He's been a great sempai for me.    You made a lasting, positive impression on me.  Best regards  Jeff Bedard   St. Louis, Missouri

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