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December 14, 2006 Subject: For Black Belt blog? From: Wendell Wilson <minrec@earthlink.net>

I'm not sure this is worth writing, inasmuch as the Black Belt Blog is over a year behind in its postings, but I'll give it a shot. What is the main problem with karate? Reconciling competitiveness with cooperation. Karate is by nature competitive, and so is everyone in it. That's good, but the downside is that everyone tends to think their own style or sub-style is best, and then looks down on all the other styles. This is natural because we all have a primitive tribal instinct which gives us group cohesiveness, and each person knows his own style and its strong points best -- in fact he may have chosen that style because it best suits his abilities or physique. But people in karate need to be more open-minded. Those in the very traditional styles need to understand that it is not always impossible to improve upon the old traditional techniques (after all, the early masters and founders of systems certainly improved upon what they learned from their teachers). And people in the more modern and eclectic systems need to realize that some of their departures from traditional techniques are simply foolish and would be disastrous in actual combat.

It takes a very advanced master, with broad-based knowledge of different styles, to come to the ecumenical conclusion that "it's all one martial art," and therefore all styles should be given respect. But even if universal mutual respect were to be achieved throughout the karate world, styles vary so much from each other that it would be extremely difficult to agree upon fair and even-handed standards of competition. Sparring is the great equalizer, of course, but even there it is difficult to get referees to be stylistically impartial. Universal pan-stylistic fundamentals of effective combat would have to be agreed upon by everyone. (I'd like to see that -- It would be very educational!)

Despite the extreme difficulty presented by the heterogeneity of the karate world, I do have faith that eventual unification is possible under enlightened leadership. Personally I hope that the departure of Julius Thiry from leadership of the USANKF will result in an outreach to more styles, and will provide an opportunity for the eventual merging of the USANKF and the USAKF -- like it used to be. (If anyone can achieve this, Roger Jarrett can!) Eventually even the USKA might be re-assimilated as well, and the Nationals will then be the only Nationals, like they used to be before the break-up. I'm sure that people who were around then remember that the National championships in those days were really great tournaments!

Anyway, I hope that reunification is on the minds of our karate leaders these days. With our greatly diminished ranks (compared to the old days) and shrinking tournaments, it is essential. And maybe, with a sound, overriding philosophy that is cooperative and mutually respectful instead of adversarial and mutually disdainful, karate will attract and keep more practitioners. And then (and perhaps only then) might acceptance into the Olympics be finally achieved. WENDELL E. WILSON

December 7, 2006 Subject: A Message from the USA-NKF President Roger Jarrett From: USANKF National Office <noreply@usankf.org> (Abridged) For full text --- http://www.usankf.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58&Itemid=2

As the new President of the USA-NKF, I am very excited about the future of the Federation and some of the new directions we are taking. Although there have been some delays in getting things transferred from Seattle to West Virginia, we are beginning to get things rolling in the right direction. There are many new ideas and changes that we would like to implement, and I am always ready to hear ideas and comments from the entire membership. ---- In my short tenure as President, many people have shown tremendous support for what we are trying to achieve. .... USANKF Executive Vice President Eugene Tibon has been working closely with me to keep the Federation moving forward .... He is also the new director for Traditional Karate for the Disney Martial Arts Festival held at both Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. He was instrumental in including the USA-NKF in this festival and having the Jr. Olympics sanctioned as a Disney qualifier. We are proud to have the support of the Disney Corporation for our competitions. ---- The USA-NKF, the Board of Directors held elections to fill vacant positions on the Board. Mr. John DiPasquale has been elected ... Secretary General. Sensei Dipasquale is a very important American karate instructor and administrator .... is one of the strongest supporters of the Federation..... We are very excited to have him in this very important leadership role. ----The office of Treasurer, was filled by Sensei Gary Tsutsui .... [who] was Chairman of the Referee Council. He will be working closely with ....the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to make sure funds are properly handled and accounted. Mr. Cleveland Baxter has become the newly appointed Chairman of the USA-NKF Referee Council. He previously served as vice-chairman of the Referee Council. Also, Mr. Alex Miladi has been appointed to the USA-NKF Referee Council. Sensei Miladi achieved the level of WKF Karate Referee at the recent World Championships in Tampere, Finland. This is an elite license that only two other US officials hold, Sensei Cleve Baxter and Sensei Katsutaka Tanaka. ---- Dr. Alex Sternberg has been appointed as a member of the USA-NKF Technical Committee. .... Dr. Sternberg has many innovative ideas not only for the Technical Committee, but also for the Federation as a whole. He will also be working on Regional Sports Organization (RSO) development, particularly in the New York and New Jersey areas. ..... In addition, Sensei Venero is the promoter of the Citrus Cup karate championships in Florida each year with athletes in attendance from around the world. Along with Sensei Jason Sorgi, Mr. Venero has developed the Florida Karate League to promote the USANKF throughout the state of Florida ..... Mr. Bill Bly plans to use his magazine, American Samurai, and the accompanying website to deliver the message of the USA-NKF across the country and around the world. He has also developed a Champion League tournament rating system to help bring together tournaments across the East Coast and to promote USA-NKF competitions. .... In California, Mr. David Crockett and Ms. Jo Pledge have been working to strengthen and unify the Southern region. Sensei Kiyoshi Yamazaki, Mr. Jesse Canedo, and Mr. Morteza Alborzi, as well as many others have also pledged their support. In the northwest, Bob Nash, Doug Exum, Jim Doyle, Julius Parnizky, Chuck Sweigart, Jay Farrell, [will] keep the Washington RSO strong. Ramon Veras, Patrick Richoux, and Ricardo Johns have each been working in Texas .... ---- ....Coach Hideharu Igaki, Coach Dustin Baldis, Coach Tommy Hood, and Coach Jeff Kohn are to be commended for their work with both our Junior and Senior teams. The Junior team took the overall Pan American Championship in Curacao this summer, and the Senior team did and outstanding job at the World Championships. ..... I am sure that many of you are aware of the attempts to discredit and dismantle our Federation by those who claim to have the interest of the membership in mind. It is obvious however, that not only do they not have the memberships best interest in mind, but their true motivation is their own personal, political, and financial gain. Our legal team with General Counsel Randy Gordon and Associate Counsel Roger Moore, Randy Patterson, and James Kauffelt has devoted many hours to defend the Federation against these malicious attempts to affect a hostile takeover. They are working hard to put a stop to those who would try to destroy the Federation and forever damage the Olympic Karate movement within the United States.

I would also like to recognize Hanshi George Anderson, President of the USA Karate Federation (USAKF), and one of the most important founding members of the Olympic Karate movement in the United States. He was also very involved in the development of the WKF. He has pledged his full support of both the USA-NKF and my presidency. Hanshi Anderson would like to affiliate the USAKF with the USA-NKF, and he himself will be a special presidential advisor due to his vast experience and invaluable insight.

Since the beginning of my term in office, I have been working closely with the USOC and the WKF to ensure that the USA-NKF voice is heard in both of these groups. I am pleased to say that they are both very happy with the focus and direction of the new administration. In addition, I have been in negotiations with Century Martial Arts, as well as Kwon, ASE, and SEKA Sports, for support and sponsorship of the USA-NKF and our US Team. Be on the lookout for new and exciting changes from as a result of these. ---- I have ordered the establishment a new US National Team Fund. This account will house funds that are specifically donated and raised to support the US Team, and will be completely separate from the general fund. I encourage all members to make an additional donation to this fund when submitting your 2007 membership and support our US Team. ---- There are many people that have called to voice their encouragement and support of the Federation and our efforts. .... It is my plan to see that we are all more active in the running of the new administration. ---- Please monitor the USA-NKF website for updates and information. I look forward to seeing everyone at the USA Open and Junior Olympics championships in Las Vegas, and of course the USA National Karate Championships and US Team Trials in Charleston, WV. Always remember, we are the National Governing Body for Olympic Karate in the United States. We represent the United States Olympic Committee and we are the premier Karate organization in this country. Sincerely, Roger A. Jarrett President

December 13, 2006 Conversation: Illinois boxing commission Please be advised, There where a couple of Point karate tournaments and jujitsu tournament in Illinois that was shut down by the Illinois boxing commission. I know that some of you are not current on the Illinois state laws and statues. Here is a copy of the law- (highlighted is where it pertains to us)

(225 ILCS 105/5) (from Ch. 111, par. 5005) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2012) Sec. 5. The Department shall exercise, but subject to the provisions of this Act, the following functions, powers, and duties: (a) to ascertain the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses and permits; (b) to prescribe rules and regulations for the administration of the Act; (c) to conduct hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or subject to reprimand licenses or permits under this Act; and (d) to revoke, suspend, or refuse issuance or renewal of such licenses or permits. (Source: P.A. 92-499, eff. 1-1‑02.) <http://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/022501050K5.htm> (225 ILCS 105/6) (from Ch. 111, par. 5006)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2012) Sec. 6. Prohibitions. All boxing matches, contests, or exhibits in which physical contact is made including, but not limited to, "ultimate fighting exhibitions", are prohibited in Illinois unless authorized by the Department. This provision does not apply to the following: (1) Boxing contests or wrestling exhibitions conducted by accredited secondary schools, colleges or universities, although a fee may be charged. Institutions organized to furnish instruction in athletics are not included in this exemption. (2) Amateur boxing matches sanctioned by the United States Amateur Boxing Federation, Inc. or Golden Gloves of America, amateur wrestling exhibitions, and amateur or professional martial arts or kick boxing.The Department shall have the authority to determine whether a contest or exhibition is an exempt martial arts or kick boxing event for purposes of this Section. In determining whether a contest or exhibition is an exempt martial arts or kick boxing event the Department shall consider, but not be limited to, the following factors: (i) whether the event is sanctioned by a body independent of the promoters of the contest or exhibition; (ii) whether the sanctioning body is exclusively or primarily dedicated to advancing the sport of kick boxing or martial arts; (iii) whether the sanctioning body limits participation in its events to its registered members; (iv) whether the sanctioning body has a record of enforcing the rules governing a contest or exhibition; (v) the record for safety of the sanctioning body; (vi) the record for safety of the promoters of the contest or exhibition; (vii) whether the promoter of the contest or exhibition has a record of enforcing and abiding by the rules governing a contest or exhibition; and (viii) whether the rules for the contest or exhibition provide substantially similar protections for the health, safety and welfare of the contestants and spectators as this Act and its rules. (Source: P.A. 93-978, eff. 8-20-04.)

December 12, 2006 Sentencing of Glen Landolt From: Venske, Jim - It concerns me that some of his students testified on his behalf as to his character. He had many fooled. I hope and pray he gets the help he needs. Best Regards, Jim Venske ---- Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Molesting Girl --This article was published on Monday, December 11, 2006 in News -- By Robin Mero The Morning News Email this story www.nwaonline.net/articles/2006/12/11/news/121206bzlandolt.eml> BENTONVILLE -- A Siloam Springs man will serve a 12-year prison sentence for repeatedly molesting a young girl. -- William Glen Landolt, 37, was sentenced Monday by Benton County Senior Circuit Judge Tom Keith. -- Landolt, who operates a martial arts studio in Springdale, originally faced a charge of rape after his April 2005 arrest. The girl told police the abuse began in Rogers when she was in fifth grade. The charge was amended to second-degree sexual assault, and Landolt pleaded no contest in September. -- Defense counsel W. H. Taylor asked the judge for a sentence of probation, but Shane Wilkinson, senior trial attorney with the prosecutor's office, sought 15 years. -- The judge ordered a presentence investigation before announcing his decision. Some of Landolt's adult students testified Monday as to his good character. -- "I've taken into account all the circumstances," Keith said. "This type of crime is not only against an individual -- it undermines the character of our society." -- When Landolt was given an opportunity to speak, he said simply to the judge, "I sincerely apologize for putting yourself and the court through this today." -- Keith ordered Landolt to compete sex offender treatment in prison, serve an eight-year suspended sentence after release and register as a sex offender. Landolt will first be eligible for parole after two years. He has been free on a $25,000 bond since the day after his arrest.---- From: TR McClanahan From: Michelle Landolt -- Glen was sentenced yesterday to 12 years. He is sitting in the county jail waiting on a spot to open up in his new home. -----From TR: Michelle was a student of TR McClanahan and a former USJA winner. It seems Glen plea was "No Contest." Then in open court they asked him if he believed they had enough to prove the case against him. He is reported to have said "yes!" TR advised him when this first started that Glen MUST submit actual court records to him for review before he could support him in any way. TR never received the trial record as promised. End of story.

December 8, 2006 Conversation: Team USA Karate /Pankration From: John Townsley <jtshihan@webtv.net> Hi George. Thanks Geo. Things change fast! For our next competition we go to Spain, Portugal, Tangier Morocco and The Rock of Gibraltar in Nov 2007. There will be Karate and Pankration divisions for all belt ranks, ages and gender. - We also need people to act in supervisory positions (ie. coaches, judges, Referees and ring personal). Spouses and families are welcome. -- I'll take 120 people; about half are already signed on. School owners usually fly free. Everybody who comes is eligible for their divisions But the Black Belt teams are selected by Team trials which are held in Europe the week before the competition. Say hi to all and merry Christmas and Happy New Year. John Townsley 9 Dan Director, Team USA Karate/Pankration

November 30, 2006 Question About Robert Trias' history From: Tim Wend <twendkata71@yahoo.com>

My question is for Master Anderson. I recently was asked a question by a Shuri ryu practitioner from Texas that used to compete here in Ohio. Reading that Mr. Trias had visited Master Suzuki in Japan sometime in the 70's. Her question was did Mr. Trias actually train with Master Suzuki at the Seibukan during the visit? I knew that you were associated with Mr. Trias for sometime and knew him quite well. I thought that if anyone would know if would be you. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Tim Wend

November 19, 2006 Subject: US Team Member Jerry Ferguson has Died From: Roberto A. Alvelais <rob@jko.com> Conversation: Jerry Ferguson Sad news. USAKF Hall of Fame Member and former athlete, Jerry Ferguson (Jerry used to be under Thiry back then) has passed away. Rob

November 11, 2006 Conversation: Latest grandmasters/ masters newsletter From: Grandmaster Sanchez san_jitsu@yahoo.com Dear Members & friends of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council, http://www.bushido.org/whfsc/newsletter/whfsc43.htm <http://www.bushido.org/whfsc/newsletter/whfsc43.htm> <http://www.bushido.org/whfsc/newsletter/whfsc43.htm> Sincerely yours in martial arts brotherhood, Grandmaster Frank E. Sanchez, Founder/ Executive Director International, World Head of Family Sokeship Council

Dear Grandmaster Sanchez, Thanks for all your good work for the martial arts. Have a good year. Best Personal Regards, George Anderson www.blackbeltblog.net

November 11, 2006 Conversation with Nepal Kwanmukan Karate Do Association to Respected Grandmaster, Dr. George Anderson - Founder President, Kwanmukan - President USA Karate Federation

Thank for your kind reply and cooperation. We need your suggestions, advice and help from you to develop Kwanmukan in our region. You have said to make rings so please send me the samples of the rings and I’ll give details about it. I would like to request you to think about the strong invitation letter of 2007 Kwanmukan Annual Symposium, as we are extremely excited about participating in it. Please inform me as soon as possible. Yours Sincerely, Shihan Janak Subedi, 5th Degree Black Belt - President, Nepal Kwanmukan Karate Do Association - www.nkkda.org.np Anamnagar Kathmanudu, Nepal

November 10, 2006 Subject: I'm a student of Soke Marx....From: DodgerVangaurd@aol.com

My name is Roger Loveless, and it is an honor for me to be contacting you right now. Soke has told me that you are an extremely achieved Martial Artist in the field of Aikido and that you have one of the most authentic Japanese built Dojo in America. He gave me a link to you site, I read your bio and at the risk of sounding redundant, it is an honor and privilege for me to be contacting you! I hope that everything is going absolutely great for and with you! Please forgive me if this is double sent to you, I found the second address on your Bushido-Kai website. -- Over the past couple of months Keichu-Do and Soke Marx have become the target of an attempt to discredit both the system of Keichu and Soke himself. Recently a member of the web site, that is sponsoring this attempt, had brought to my attention that the Keichu article on Wikipedia had been deleted do to a lack of notability. I was able to restore the article and am currently working on reformatting it to meet the Wikipedia standards. The reason I am writing you is because Soke has told me what a great friend of his you are and that you are highly respectable Martial Artist. We would like to ask if you would please write up something on your web site or that you could email to me so that we can link it or post it up in the Wikipedia article, please let your voice be heard concerning Soke's and Keichu's standing in your opinion. -- So that you can go to the site and see where your statements will be seen, if you allow us to use them publicly, I will give you the link to the site. As well, whether your statement appears on your site or is something that you send personally to Soke Marx or myself a link to your web site will be placed in the article so that anyone wishing to find out about those who support Soke can. -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keichu_Do#Keichu_Do_.2F_Sok.C3.A9_Marx_History I Would like to thank you in advance for any help you may be able to provide. Thank you and God Bless, Respectfully, Roger Loveless

November 7, 2006 Conversation: I need your help From: Jane <ladyjane2005@comcast.net>

To whom it may concern, I attended USA Karate a few years back and graduated to purple belt. I enjoyed it so much I signed up for the black belt club. Due to family issues, I was not able to make it past purple belt. I almost defaulted on the black belt contract, but have faithfully been paying every month to a trustee. I have tried on 5 occasions over the last 2 years to settle the debt through the trustee, but he keeps telling me you are declining my offers to settle. I have been paying for this club and never used it. My beginning balance was over $3,500. Currently I only owe a lot. I have paid for more than half of the black belt club and haven't used any of it. Please help me settle this account. I am willing to negotiate. …. Please, Help me settle this! Thank you, Jane E. Cole

November 5, 2006 Connie and Jim Callihan have moved to Florida for good. Our address; 3230 Cedar Dr, Sebring Fl 33875 Hope to hear from all of you soon. GEA ----Connie - Thanks for the note and it is interesting that my wife’s grandparents are founders of Sebring, OH and the Sebring family is also close relatives. Of course, the Sebrings founded Sebring, Fl. How’s that for non-important information? Best Personal Regards, George Anderson

GEA----This is the USA Karate Federation and we have no connection with the commercial company USA Karate. Sorry to hear that you are having a problem as these guys are OK as far as we know.

October 28, 2006 Subject: Re: Karl Marx -- New Rule From: Talio Silat <taliosilat@yahoo.com> Soke Marx, Congratulations on your decision and and congratulations to Victor. By the way got the books, thank you so much. My girls read them first. :-) Your Spiritual Son, Roberto Torres

From The Keichu-Do Kai From Karl William Marx Sr. Soke (founder) of All Keichu Activities. To my son and Heir of Keichu-Ryu, Vaughn Victor Marx. This letter is to confirm your appointment by me as President and heir of the Keichu-Ryu activities and Head of the W.K.I.F World Keichu Instructors Federation. This letter is also to confirm that the separate, specialty section Keichu-Do be set-aside for my wife Kathleen Mary Marx. This appointment is in respect for her years of faithful love and care of my aged mother and me. Also her dedication to living the mind set of total Devotion to Jesus Christ. As my son and heir of Keichu, I firmly insist that you protect her rights to teach Keichu-Do without Repeal or recompense to any one. All memberships to the Keichu-Do-Ka I are to be directed to my wife Kathy the same as they are to me at this present time. All Memberships to W.K.I.F will be to my son and Heir Victor Marx. I write this because of my advanced age, not because I expect to leave this World, anytime soon. I opt for Christ's Rapture return if that's all right with everyone. If it's not, well you know what route you can take. HA! Remember Keichu is God's creation, I just built the boat. Signed this 27th day of October 2006 --- Karl William Marx Sr. - In Christ I remain, HIS servant Soke (Founder) of All Keichu-Do -Keichu-Ryu Karate-Do Jitsu. Karate -Keichu-Hoshin-Jitsu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu -Keichu-Fudoshin-Ryu. Kobudo Weapons -We don't need all these Japanese names. ---- October 28, 2006 Subject: Re: New Rule From: gpetrotta@sc.rr.com Congratulations to Victor. Karl, I understand why you are doing this, as I already have a "Hoo Geh Ja" (inheritor) of my Sungja-Do system. We must 'pass' on our knowledge and to do this we must appoint someone to take control before we pass away. I, myself, would really appreciate it if the "Lord Jesus Christ" came today to gather His children into the clouds with Him. I also congratulate your wife on being one of the 'chosen few.' I agree with you, that she should be taken care of in this respect by Victor. Respectfully, George

October 18, 2006 Shudokan jacket From: ABZERBACH@aol.com I am a shodan in Do Shin Kan and Shudokan. My sensei was Morris Mack and I also studied under Walter Todd. Are there any jackets with the Shudokan emblem? If so, I'd be interested in purchasing one. Thanks, Art Zerbach

GEA---- Thanks for the note but we do not have Shudokan jackets. We can have it done but the cost of the embroidery is high. We have the Jackets that you can buy and then get lettered yourself.

September 26, 2006 Subject: Tom Burke testimony before tneHouse Judiciary Committee; Subcommittee on Immigration, Boarder Security and Claims -- PDF Document

September 26, 2006 Subject: Sad Day - Ernie Leib, founder of AKA Dies From—: Tim Wend <twendkata71@yahoo.com> Karate pioneer Ernest Lieb was killed in a train crash in Germany Sept,24, 2006. It is a sad day indeed.

September 25, 2006 Subject: FW: from Hanshi Minobu Miki Eighth Degree Shito-Ryu Karate-Do, Japan Martial Arts and Culture Center, Inc., www.jko.com of JKO From: JKOShihan@aol.com Dear Pat: I thank you for the information of old USAKF event. I am teaching a 3-days seminar in the weekend in the northern Calif. As you already know J. Thiry resigned from the USANKF. There are some problems there.

September 21, 2006 From: "Gojuryu.net" <gojukai@gmail.com> Conversation: Thiry resignation? usankf.net or usankf.org WOW is all I can say, just WOW, my only question is now what? What happens next? Subject: Tokey Hill USA - NKF Karate press Release !

This is to notify you that as of 10 pm Monday September 19, 2006 I have been forward the resignation letters of Julius Thiry and Tom Burke officially resigned from their offices as Executive Director and President (respectively) of the United States of America National Karate-do Federation. Many of you are very aware of the long struggle that has gone on to bring justice to the athlete, coach and referee members of the Federation. Even though this can be considered quite a victory for those who have fought the long fight, we have just begun to return the rights back to the membership where they belong. Please continue to support the efforts of the individuals who have made this possible. We will keep you posted as each new development proceeds.

September 7, 2006 From: George Anderson-Director Kwanmukan Magnuson Foundation September 22, 2006 -- Dear Kwanmukan Society Member - On Friday Sept. 22nd the Magnuson Foundation will host a banquet in Boardman. This event is being held to raise money for the Robert Magnuson Scholarship fund. The foundation is a nonprofit group formed by some of Bob's students and being run through the Canfield Lions Club. The group is involved in numerous fund raising activities, in hopes of setting up a Criminal Justice Scholarship at YSU in Bob's name. So far we have had a very good response from both the local law enforcement and Bob's skydiving club, I hope as martial artists and long time training partners that we too can show our support for this group. Thanks Stephen Javens Ohio Valley Martial Arts -- Note; as you know Robert Magnuson was a major force in Law Enforcement Training and in the USAKF, USJJF, and the Kwanmukan.

August 20, 2006 Subject: FW: Info on Sam Aquila US Army in Iraq (Anderson Hanshi's Grandson) From: Joanny Aquila <christian112960@yahoo.com> Dear family and friends, Concerning Sam, He asked me to pass this on. He said making phone calls from where he’s at can be extremely expensive. He said if any one would want to help him by buying minutes for his phone card it would be greatly appreciated. That way he would be able to make calls to the USA more often. All you would need to do is call the number and punch in the pin # then with your credit card buy the minutes. I forwarded one of his last letters to most of you guys so that you would know how he is doing and also have his e-address. He told me he already received a few e-mails and as soon as he had time he responded back. He said he enjoys hearing from family and friends so please feel free to continue to correspond with him. I know he will write back as soon as he has free time. I’m inserting a little piece from his last letter to keep every one up to date on how he’s doing. It’s the easiest way. I really appreciate all the prayers for Sammy. Love and Blessings Joanny

This is just a little part of his letter, shows how he’s doing. So to answer your questions a little bit.. yes I am out in the heat a lot yes I am tired, yes I am sick.. yes this place is not fun, but I am making it. we are outside in all of our armor probably about 10 hours a day right now.. and it may increase as we push into Iraq but I am not sure completely. life really isn’t that bad here besides the heat I am doing ok.,. the food is great! and I'm sleeping pretty well.. I am recovering from the surgery very well.. I actually ran for the first time yesterday since I had the surgery and it wasn’t too bad.. I ran 2 and half miles. I am extremely tired all the time!!! ALL THE TIME! because when I get to sleep I sleep well but we have not had much opportunity for sleep lately. I don’t know why.. they just keep us busy I guess I do miss and love you all… I'm praying for you and for Dad and Salvatore. Email me as much as you want. I will always try to respond as soon as I can. and of course I'm gonna send my address as soon as I get it. Talk to you later Mom. Love - Sam This is the phone # to call if you want to help him buy minutes for his phone card. 1 800 638 9822, pin # 419 139 1878

Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 07:03:55 -0700 (PDT)—- sam.aquila@us.army.mil wrote: -- Dear Dad and Mom, Well.. I am still waiting in Iraq to go to where I will actually be staying for the next while I can’t wait to get there just so I can get settled in.. I’m so sick of waiting to actually unpack my things and have an actual bed to sleep in I hear that the place we are going isn’t really that great as far as living conditions.. there is really no store for us to get stuff and the only food we can get is what our cooks make for us.. which isn’t really the best.. I’m not sure how much weight I will gain eating their food. Today was surprisingly not as hot, the high was around 120 which isn’t that bad I don’t think, but this morning I was abruptly awaken by the air conditioner going off in our tent and it got so hot that I woke up thinking I wet the bed.. when really I was just soaking in my own sweat. I have seen a lot of my friends from other units in Hawai I here so that was kind of nice you guys don’t know any of them but maybe in the future you will, my best friend on the island, Alex. is actually staying here in Kirkuk for his full year here and I will be staying about 50 miles from here. The place I’m at now is called Fort Warrior - it is an air force base - they have all the restaurants you can think of (taco bell and burger king etc..) they have two swimming pools and the facilities such as the dining hall and the phones and internet are very nice. All of my friends pity me for having to go where I am going. I guess it is not the most dreamy place in the world. Oh well.. I got dealt a bad deal of cards for this deployment.. I just hope it goes quickly and I know it will as time goes on. I will keep you both updated on anything new that happens. I figured I would send this email to both of you just so you guys knew what was going on at the moment. With Love. Your son Sam

Wednesday, August 9, 2006 From: PR Dept <PR@KarateAthlete.com> Conversation: Olympic Karate

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August 08, 2006 Subject: Robert Moore and Michael Piaser From: taekwondojidokwan.com [mailto:info@taekwondojidokwan.com] To: info@laserprintingsolutions.com

To: Hanshi Anderson - Can you help me with this – this was so many years ago. I was connected at the beginning but was never a disciple. --- Dear Michael Piaser, We were directed to you as it seems you were a disciple of Paul Ornowski, student of Robert C. Moore who trained in Jidokwan Kong Soo Do during his stay in S. Korea. We are seeking information and pictures of these masters for the Taekwondo Jidokwan web site at www.TaekwondoJidokwan.com Please assist if possible. Best Regards, YU, Yong Sik

August 5, 2006 Conversation: Shihan Walter Todd From: Connie Yeoman <YEOMANFARMER@peoplepc.com>

Dear sir or madam: I am a student in Shudokan, and am trying to learn the lineage. After reading your table I have a question. Should Sensei Walter Todd be on this list sense he also learned under Toyama Sensei. GA--- I will send this to James Caldwell for his comments.

August 5, 2006 From: Kungfuvanity@aol.com Conversation: New Membership for Bryan Daly in Va Beach Virginia

Dear Sir, I enjoyed our conversation earlier today, and it really was great to hear you speak so well of GM Roberts, I am looking forward to my upcoming test with him. I have enclosed copies of my current rank certificates, and I would like to get the ball rolling in 3 main areas. ---- Korean Martial Arts - 4th Dan in TKD and Hapkido ---- Chinese Martial Arts- 2nd Degree Black Sash in Wing Chun from the Wing Chun Institute ( I have had that rank ratified by the Shaolin Athletic Association.) Kempo rank of Shodan, from both Professor Gary Dill and GM Lou Angel Full Instructor Level from the International Sifu Federation, in Jun Fan Gung Fu. ---- Japanese Martial Arts- Sandan in Aiki-Jitsu from the Aiki-Kei World Hombu - These are the main areas in which I teach my students, as well as holding Master Instructor Credentials in The FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS in a few systems, and currently holding the position of Secretary General of the World Kali Silat Society. Please send me any membership information that I may need to get the process going, as I am very excited to also begin to register my students and training partners. I would also like any affiliate information that could assist me in growing and expanding particularly in JuJutsu and also in the Korean Arts of TKD, and Hapkido/Yudo. Thank You Very Much For Your Time and Consideration I am, Mataas Na Guro Bryan P. Daly, Secretary General, World Kali Silat Society, USMA LIFE MEMBER

July 30, 2006 Subject: News of Honor -- Another International Horor for Pakistan (Hyderabad) --- Renowned Karate Master Syed Sakhawat Ali received two honors “Martial Arts Spirit Award 2006” And “Medal of Excellence 2006” from International Martial Arts Federation Europe Headquarter at Germany in appreciation to his services for the promotion of martial arts especially karate in the region. He has also received the honorary membership of International Martial Arts Federation Europe Headquarter at Germany & Tokon Independent Martial Arts Federation. Syed Sakhawat Ali is the first and only karate master in the Pakistani martial arts community to receive these prestigious honors. He has invented a new style of Karate named Budoban, the first and innovative karate style in the region, which has received tremendous response from the world and about Twelve countries have become members of its World federation.----Syed Sakhawat Ali Founder & President World Budoban Karate Federation

July 29, 2006 Conversation: WMF From: info <info@mutao.com> To All of Martial Arts Organization. This is to introduce , Mohammad Reza Mahdizadeh , with the highest technical degree from Martial Arts Federation Of Iran as the 10 th Dan black belt which my information’s are available in details on web site : www.mutao.com/founder <http://www.mutao.com/founder> I appreciate having a representative of your organization in Iran . You can introduce he or she to me for technical assessment a qualification.

June 27, 2006 Research Project - Improving USAKF National Championships Registration From: Bill Snyder <bsnyder2@neo.rr.com>

Dear Mr. Anderson, Last year we spoke regarding a research project on ways to improve competitor registration at the National Championships. By no means do I wish to imply that I am an authority on staging successful tournaments; however I have researched the issue and thought you may find some of the results useful. Following is the abstract:

The purpose of this project is to identify, through research, ways to increase competitor registrations at the USAKF National Championships. The objective is to find possible reasons competitor registration has declined between the years 2002 to 2004 and determine solutions to reverse this downward trend. For the purpose of this project, competitor registration implies both registration and participation in the Championships.

These Championships are among the premier martial arts tournaments in the United States, yet registration has steadily declined since 2002. A precursor to this problem was the electrical blackout of 2003. The sluggish economy contributed to the downward slide as dojo enrollment has declined and competition costs and travel expenses have increased. Other causes for the decline include competition from other martial arts or martial arts style tournaments and limited advertising.

The literature review suggests three possible solutions to the problem of declining competitor registrations. First, an active advertising campaign is necessary to effectively communicate information regarding the Championships to existing and potential competitors. Second, as competition for competitors’ registration fees is strong in a sluggish economy, an effective marketing strategy and execution plan should be defined. Finally, it is important to ask competitors for feedback to effectively gauge their satisfaction. As such, a thorough evaluation should be administered shortly after each tournament to determine what worked well and what could be improved upon for the following year.

The literature review suggests that four possible alternatives are viable for increasing competitor registration. They are build awareness and interest, marketing and execution, customer driven programming, and status quo.

Eight hypotheses are proposed to test these alternatives. They suggest that competitor registration will increase if the USAKF advertises with handbills, posters, newspapers, or martial arts magazines; establishes online registration, changes event timing, administers tournament evaluations, gives medals to all youth competitors, and awards trophies to those placing in their events. Status quo will not be accepted if at least one of the other hypotheses is proven statistically significant.

The data collection plan is a survey that will be e-mailed to ninety past competitors of the Championships. To determine the statistical significance of the hypotheses, the survey results are tested utilizing Chi-Square at the .05 probability level.

Fourteen of the ninety competitors surveyed responded to the questionnaire. While this response was too small to be representative of all tournament competitors; it is sufficient for the purpose of this project. Three hypotheses received a majority of agree responses (advertise with handbills and posters, establish online registration, administer tournament evaluation) and were tested for statistical significance. Of the three, only the hypothesis supporting online registration was accepted as statistically significant. Since one of the hypotheses tested is statistically significant, maintaining status quo is not acceptable.

The conclusions are that competitor registration at the USAKF National Championships will increase with the implementation of online registration. Registration probably will not increase through advertising by the distribution of handbills and posters or advertisements in periodicals. Registration probably will not increase by changing the time of year the tournament is held or through the distribution of competitor satisfaction evaluations. Registration probably will not increase by awarding medals to all youth competitors or changing the awards from medals to trophies for those placing in events. USAKF competitor registration probably will continue declining if changes are not implemented.

The recommendations are that the USAKF National Championships implement a portion of the building awareness and interest alternative and put into service an online competitor registration process. This procedure is accepted as a viable solution to the problem of declining competitor registration and should be established. The survey suggests its use will increase competitor registration. A follow-up study is recommended immediately after the 2006 Championships to gauge the effectiveness of this solution.

This has been an interesting and captivating project for me. Thank you for your assistance and suggestions. Respectfully, Bill Snyder

July 10, 2006 From: Jack S. Pyles na2510@sssnet.com Conversation: Non-affiliation Announcement From: Sam Justice. Justice

Instructors, Athletes, and Friends: This email is to make you aware of a difficulty decision I have made recently regarding my relationship with the non-profit organization USA-NKF of Va. As you are probably aware, approximately 2 years ago I associated myself and Justice Karate with supporting and promoting the USANKF of Va. During these two years I have served as the athlete’s representative as well as a coach. I did this as I believed the USANKF of Va and I shared the same values and goals. I personally wanted to support, promote, and volunteer my time to an organization that would put together and enable and promote a team of athletes to participate in traditional and Olympic style karate. I believe this would offer many athletes opportunities to which they otherwise would not be able to take advantage of. --- In some ways I believe the USANKF of Va has offered many athletes opportunities and I thank them for that. However my assessment of recent decisions, actions, and non-disclosures by the organization have left me with the perception that the USANKF of Va no longer shares the same values and goals that I have. This was evidenced most recently when the organization stated very clearly to me that there are NO TEAM Members of USANKF of Va. The organization stated that there are merely individuals who receive benefits. This declaration alone flies in contradiction to earlier documents sent to many of the athletes as well as my desire to help create and support athletes in a TEAM environment where the athletes and their skills and opportunities come first. ---- Because of this apparent and growing divergence between the values and goals of the USANKF of Va and my own values and goals, I have chosen to suspend my own personal and well as Justice Karate’s support and promotion of the organization known as the USANKF of Va. Individual’s who received benefits from the USANKF of Va are still welcome to participate and continue receiving benefits from that organization. Each recipient must determine for him or herself whether to carry the relationship forward. However, this also means that JKAS will no longer be hosting training in Richmond for USANKF of Va on a monthly basis. ---- JKAS will continue to hold monthly training sessions, in the same fashion as it had done for the USANKF of Va, and prior participants are welcome to attend the training. The only difference is that this will not be a USANKF of Va training event. Dates and times will be published at www.justicekarate.com <http://www.justicekarate.com/> . JKAS will continue to hold these sessions at no charge or commitment to the athlete while I and others pursue the potential establishment of a non-profit geared primarily and directly at creating and supporting a team of athletes to participate and grow skills in Olympic and Traditional Style Karate. Again, news of this organization will be updated on our web site as developments occur.

If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 539-6116, email me, or stop by the dojo and talk with me. In closing I wish the USANKF of Va and its recipients the best with achieving their goals and direction for the future. Your in Karate, Sam Justice

June 2, 2006 (Editor's note -- The complainers name has been withheld because of possible legal action.) Subject: HANSHI -- From: xxxx> Conversation: HANSHI The only Hanshi you are is a Hanshi rip off. Just how do you live knowing the you stole money to finance your trips and salaries from all these kids????? Dreams of Olympics my ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best thing you could do is stick a sword up your ass.

Subject: Re: Hickey Reply Patrick Hickey<pmhickey2000@yahoo.com>To: xxxxt> Repeat this publically and I will sue your ass for defamation. Get your facts straight before you shoot your dumb ass (mouth) off. LaPuppet passed away show some respect. We have been involved in "olympic karate" for 10 years. No one made you do anything.

xxxx--Back in the 80's when I was suckered into believing that karate would make it into the Olympics I supported the USAKF/AAU and WUKO. But what I came to finally realize is that you both were nothing but rip offs. Stealing membership money to use to pay for your salaries and expensive trips aroung the world. Giving yourself, LaPuppet and Anderson your little awards at the banquets. I remember you coming the NC for the Tar Heel Games and screwing up the tournament and then wanting us to pay for your trip! I see you are still trying to steal the dreams of children with your crap about the Olympics. WUKO could not and never will pull itself together enough to enter into the Olymipics. Please don't even try to say that the Pan-American Games compare in any way. No one even hears about these games!!!!!!!!!!! I went to your camps and games in OH, GA, WV and CA. What waste of time and my kids money. You people never taught anything of use. I remember standing for hours while some dumb ass looked at your stance while standing! You never wanted to teach anyone anything in fear they would beat your students in competition. Then when my students won at the nationals your sorry ass organization would not even give them their awards, because they couldn't attend the banquet! Do to the fact they bearly had enough money after dues, enter fees and travel expenses to stay another day for your sorry ass awards banquets. Which ended up being you, anderson, lapuppet and others giving each other a pat on the back and some big ass trophies. Telling each other what a great job you had done! YYour a joke of a karate organization. so you and Anderson shove up your ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxx

May 27, 2006 Subject: Teacher of the Year Conversation: Teacher of the Year for Anderson Hanshi's Grandson -- Hello Everyone, I apologize for the inconvenience and impersonal quality of this mass email. If you are discouraged, please forgive me as I will not make a habit of sending such news like this. As many of you know, I am approximately two months from receiving my MAT degree in teaching math. As part of the requirements for this degree, I entered into the profession of teaching high school math both excited and intimidated. Tonight's commencement ceremony brought my first year of teaching to an end. I was completely caught off guard when I was awarded as Teacher of the Year! I am really humbled to have received this on my first year! Thank you for hearing me out. It is nice to be able to share good news with everyone. George Aquila

May 20, 2006 Subject: Boggs' follow-up -- From: Kenukan@aol.com-- Mr. Anderson, Thanks for return call. Again, am sorry for my absence in the USAKF arena these past few years - miss everyone. Caldwell and I keep in touch and he has been great at keeping me abreast to operations and updated info. You haven't seen the last of me . . . like MacArthur, " I shall return!" Operating the dojo and the music company has been stressful but looking as if fruitation is coming. Like I said, I have a proposal before Gary Forsee (Sprint CEO), John Schnatter (Papa John's Founder), and David Stang of Brown-Foreman (David is Director of Marketing for Jack Daniel's). Also, a few weeks ago, Scott Simmons, President of Dualtone Records, called me to discuss possibility of co-opiing our song, NASCAR Weekend. Lucky for me I have a patient wife and a workaholic son, Travis. Bridgett and I are definitely pleased that Travis graduates this weekend. He has his degree in Business Management from the KU Business College - 3.75 GPA. Jim Harrison promoted Travis to Bushidokan Black Belt 3 years ago - only 25th Black Belt in 41 years. Travis is also certified from Harrison to instruct his Ronin Jutsu system - keep in mind if you need instructor for special seminar etc. Finally, Travis' test for Sandan is June 17th. I would love to hand him his rank certificate with an additional certificate from USAKF. Travis had some momentous times with Tom LaPuppet - deepest respect - and if possible, the old certificate with your signature, LaPuppet's and Hickey's would be special. Besides his father, Travis would then have his rank certification from two of the greats from American history, Mr. Harrison and Mr. Anderson. Finally, don't know if you can arrange it, but possibly you can get Bruce B. to sign a certificate for Travis too. I know he did one for Harrison's son Chris and maybe another son. If you have any old Jujitsu certificates with only your name on it - nothing against Bruce - Travis would be pleased. Keep the light on, dinner on me when you see me. Give my thanks to everyone and a special hello to Joan. Tell Carol HI too. Wishing you all the best in your move and let me know new address - will send home warming gift - surprise. Thanks again, Respectively, Bob Boggs

May 15, 2006 Subject: Re: Message for Hanshi George E. Anderson from Canada Masami Tsurouka gets 10th Dan. From: Timothy Suzuki <suzuki1@globalserve.net> --- Dear Hanshi Anderson, How are you? We have met several times in the late 80's at all the WKF events when I was representing Canada as an athlete. It has been a while since we have been in touch. Hope everything is well. -- I wanted to be the first to let you know the technical committee under the auspices of the National Karate Association of Canada has awarded Tsuruoka Sensei 10th dan. The organization in which he founded for all Karate-ka across Canada back in 1962. On Saturday, May 13th 2006 he gave a clinic sponsored by Karate Ontario (first time) and at this time the president Sebastian Pirrone of the NKA made the presentation. It was emotional and thrilling moment as an important part of Martial Art Canadian history. Regards, Timothy Suzuki, Rokudan, former National junior coach of the NKA, Member of Tsuruoka-Kai of Canada

May 11, 2006 Subject: Team USA Karate /Pankration From: John Townsley <jtshihan@webtv.net> If you or your students are interested in representing the USA in international competition , contact me . At this time we are considering Denmark or Spain for 2007 competition. Over the last 14 years team USA has competed against 38 countries. we have visited London ,Paris, Rome Athens, Amsterdam, Moscow, Edinburgh, Dublin, Mexico, Canada, Macedonia, Switzerland, Italy, and many more. John Townsley 9th Dan Director Team USA Teamusamastercoach.com. ---- We won at the Goodwill Games, The Pan Am Games, and World Pankration Championships and have 10 international karate championships under our belt. I need competitors (men women kids ,all belt ranks), referees, judges and coaches. if you want to be involved at the world level of sport martial arts competition. become part of team USA and share the legend, our victories and prestige. John Townsley 8th Dan Karate Jui Jitsu - USA Pankration Fed. Director, International Pankration Black Belt Council. - Team USA, Director - Teamusapankration.com

May 1, 2006 Subject: Kwanmukan Shihan/ Sensei Dinner was held at Kent State University. Discussions were held on our international sports management, membership potentiality, and state of the martial arts in the USA. Present were George Anderson, Patrick Hickey, Pamela Hickey, Jeff Ellis, Jerry Andrea, Mickey Yurko, Joe Gabriel, Lance Weimer, Jim Winkleman - Summit Academy, Chuck Rickard - Summit Academy, Bob Burns, Steve Javens, Brian Pendleton, Jerry Andrea's second in command, Jeff Ellis' second in command, Carol Hofer, Raymond Jones, and Robert Valentine.

March 14, 2006 Regarding Hanshi Andrson's Daughter Lesley --- MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT From: Terri Heckman To: All Staff Subject: MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

One of our very own was recognized and celebrated by the community!!!!! The Ohio Chapter Of The National Association Of Social Workers (Region Ii), held their local Awards Banquet. LESLEY ANDERSON, WAS AWARDED THE 2006 REGION II SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lesley, we are all so very proud of you. Your time, dedication, loyalty and commitment to the women and children at this shelter is amazing. All of us have witnessed your unwavering desire to help these people gain the skills to improve their lives.

From the day you started at this agency you have worked very hard to grow in your skills and professional knowledge. You have been like a sponge, soaking information from every source possible and bringing it back to share with our staff and residents. We have turned to you and counted on you in many positions. Wherever we have a need and a staff opening, you have jumped into help. In your most recent position you have shown the patience of a saint as you work with the many, many children at Step II. Lesley, we are so proud and we wish we all could have been with you on Tuesday evening. Know that our hearts are with you and we all want to congratulate you for your accomplishments. It's a fantastic honor and we agree with the committee who voted to give you this distinguished award.

Lesley, on behalf of all of us, thank you and congratulations. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Agency will be sending you a gift certificate, as a sign of our pride in your accomplishment. Enjoy an evening of relaxation!!!!!

Thank you for working at the Battered Women's Shelter. Thank you for everything. Terri Heckman, Executive Director, Battered Women's Shelter, Rape Crisis Center Akron, Ohio

March 11, 2006 From: Rana Sadaqat Ali, Black Belt 3^rd Dan rana_tkd2008@yahoo.com -- Mohulla. Momanabad -- Farooqbad, Sheikhupura, Punjab Pakistan --- I am very thanks full to you that you have answered me in a polite and lovely manners. I am also very much impressed by your expertise and knowledge of martial arts Actually martial arts is my life. We are looking for world to Participate in your International Taekwondo Championship and Seminar Training Camp 2006. Kindly send me your official Invitation Letter attested by a notary public Please send me an official invitation letter copy my Airmail and my e-mail Address. I call you many time but your Phone network is busy. Please you send me Your Cell Number. I want to talk with you today any time. I am waiting for you reply.

March 27, 2006 Subject: hello from Asheville From: Clyde Surrett <clyde.surrett@bcsemail.org> www.clydesurrett.com -- Conversation: hello from Asheville --- Thank you for Coming down and sharing your knowledge with us at CMA this past weekend, and Thank you for your commits on my Kicks. Shihan Wilcox's has really help me with my technique.

March 11, 2006 Subject: Gordon Garland is in the hospital again From: Jo Do kyoshigg@yahoo.com Dear Friends, family, fellow life protection arts practitioners, Sharon Hayakawa, here, using Kyoshi's e-mail address to be sure I don't miss too many of his favorite friends, who may or may not be in MY address book at Juno. (For some of you, I realize this is basically what I wrote from my own e mail a little while ago. Pardon my repeating myself!) I am passing along news we hate to hear, but want to know. I just spoke with one of the daughters of Gordon Garland Hanshi. He has had a stroke and is in the VA hospital, in Tucson, Arizona. He indicated that he would enjoy both calls and cards, to speed him along in his recovery, and I have his contact information for both. sincerely, Sharon Hayakawa

March 8, 2006 Subject: Martial Arts Community Loses Kickboxing champion Mr. Howard Jackson passed away on March 7, 2006 From: Martial info <admin@martialinfo.com>For more information please visit: http://www.martialinfo.com/comments/howardjackson

March 24, 2006 Subject: Howard Jackson has died From: Dave A. Adams Friend dadams1937@sc.rr.com To: Bob Wall <bobwall@worldblackbelt.com> ---Bob, My deepest feelings for Sharon during her time of loss. We all agree that we've all lost a part of our lives which memories of the companionship of a 'special human being.' Howard Jackson. He now wears the Crown of Glory in a place fit for a King. He, like Thomas LaPuppet represented the ideals and character we all strive to possess. Thank you Bob and extend my appreciation to Chuck for the friendship you both gave him during his time with us. I am saddened by the fact that I was not able to spend more time with him during his final days. To Sharon, who has been by his side through it all, I say 'thank you,' for being there and giving him the one thing we all cherish and live for. Love. Goodbye Howard, and we all look forward to a life with you eternally.

February 21, 2006 Subject: Re: Congrats to Dragon Force on Award --- The Promoters from the W.K.K.O. and the I.K.F. presented a Gold Championship Belt to Sense I Tim Thompson and the Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Demo Team on Monday night 20 February 2006. Sensei Craig Smith presented the Beautiful Special Award to Sensei Thompson in front of 50 plus students and parents at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School. The Special Award was for our Dragon Force National Team winning National Titles plus for our Demo Performances at the East Coast Classic and Xtreme Kickboxing Championships. Mr. Smith and Mr. Walters are promoters of the East Coast Classic and Xtreme Kickboxing matches. Congratulations and well done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and the Dragon Force Demo Team. Sensei Tim Thompson Founder / Director Ryoshin-Kan Karate School Dragon Force National Karate Demo Team http://dragonduetkarateteam.tripod.com

February 19, 2006 Subject: JAMES COOK From: jc10c@aol.com I am scheduled to leave for Iraq in April. This is the new webpage. www.jamescooksite.com

February 15, 2006 Subject: Master Charles C. Earle II Sensei Died: 1942-2006 From: Michael L Werth <mwerth@budojo.com> Master Charles C. Earle tragically passed away on Saturday, February 11. He was a true martial artist who studied for over 45 years and taught authentic traditional karate for 43 years. Please see more about Sense I online + guestbook: www.legacy.com/providence/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=16732535 Sensei's Web Site: www.uechikarateschool.com/ ---- Master Charles Earle Sensei will be dearly missed and his spirit will live on in us. Mr. Michael L Werth Sensei

February 26, 2006 Subject: Need for certificates these days From: Name: Joseph Glor, umaa@joeglor.com - Chang Moo Kwon, when I started TKD they did not give out these certs everyone talks about today we tested and then they sent paper work to korea that’s it we trained hard and didn’t need a piece of paper to validate us but now as I am teaching i now see the importance of certs and offer them to me students I would like to join this organisation I am a 3dn black and about to test for 4th dan thanks - address: Holland, NY Club: United Tae Kwon Do Academy

Saturday, February 25, 2006 Subject: International Taekwondo Association. From: Hapkido Husan <h_hapkido@hotmail.com ----Grand Master Budo, I hope for good health for you, & your Family, Respected Sir; My style is Taekwondo, I m 7th Dan in it, in Tang Soo Do 4th Dan, diploma in Hapkido, and I have a International Taekwondo Association in Pakistan since last 17th yrs, I m 41yrs old, I have done PhD in MA Philosophy, and I m Promoting all these are in Pakistan, I want to make me join with u, so as our joint efforts can give benefits to our stds. I want your supervision, I want to work with you, I want to join your Budo Organization. So as. Sir, write about u. Sir keep me inform, about the Seminar and Tournament, held in Asia. Please reply me as soon as possible, keen to hear you soon. I want to be in touch with you for ever, you are my kind Hearted Master, I admire you a lot, Sir I m Soke 10th Dan in WOMA, 7th dan in TKD, 4th dan in TSD karate, Diploma in Hapkido self-Defense, PhD in M.A philosophy. Thanks Master. Dr Hussain Bukhsh PhD. M A, President and Founder, International Taekwondo Association. Colony, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.

February 10, 2006 Subject: Republic of Armenia From: Slav Harutj <slavikkarate@yahoo.com --- Dear sir, I am Vyacheslav Harutyunyan, the president of ISKA National traditional karate Association, black belt, 5 dan ISKA 3 dan WSKF international referee. Being informed about you I would like to cooperate with you taking part in the competitions and seminars held by you. It would be a great pleasure for our association to have close ties with your organization. Thank you in advance. My Address is; Republic of Armenia, Abovyan City.

February 3, 2006 From: lsweeley@verizon.net Subject: WWW Form Submission - - Name: Lauren, Global Martial Arts Federation, Jujitsu, Taekwondo, Address: Royersford, PA USA, Club: Burning Candle, Sensei: Brady

February 3, 2006 Subject: Okinawa karate do From: Lindsey Jonathan R Civ 412 OSS/CSS <Jonathan.Lindsey@edwards.af.mil Hi, I am from Okinawa Japan where I grew up and practiced and still practice Uechiryu Karatedo, I teach in California City and follow up with the school in okinawa as a shibu dojo (branch dojo), I am in process of being sanctioned with the Zankai school in Okinawa come June of this year when I make my trip back there. I was wondering if you could tell me how I can get current list of tournaments, seminars and other Martial Arts events.. And can you tell me how If I should register with the world federation martial arts.

February 6, 2006 Subject: New American Director for WTKA World Karate Organization From: joe&karisa williams <joecom50@earthlink.net>

Kyoshi Joe Williams, Co-Director of the International American Butokukai Federation (IABF), has been appointed as the new American National Director for the World Traditional Karate Association (WTKA). Kyosh I Williams age 57 of Greendale Indiana started training in Shotokan Karate from his stepfather in 1957 at the age of 7. Mr. Williams is a former teacher at the Institute of Technical Careers in Cincinnat I Ohio and Former Missionary Evangelist to Mexico and Romania. Mr. Williams is the Chief Instructor of Family Karate Center, which is the Head Hombu for the IABF, in Lawrenceburg Indiana. Williams is also a Black Belt in Iaijitsu/Kenjitsu, Iakijitsu and Kotokan Judo and presently studying Ryu Kyu Kobudo under Shihan Dwight Holley who is the new WTKA Head Coach and a Distinguish Member of the Dai Nippon Butokukai of Japan. ---- Mr. Williams and his new board of Directors, Assistant Director, Hanshi Bud Carlson of Columbus Ohio, Head Coach Shihan Dwight Holley of Cincinnat Ohio, Assistant Head Coach Sensei David Williams of Cincinnatti Ohio, Head of Referee Comity Shihan Rick Johnson of Kokomo Indiana and his Assistant Director Shihan Nowlas Caseres of Findley Ohio, are working diligently to build the WTKA American Karate Team. .... The WTKA World Championships had nearly fifty countries from all over the World last year. See the following web site to view pictures of last year's event http://www.wtkainternational.it . Kyoshi Williams said, “We are allowing Traditional Karate Competitors from all Japanese and Okinawan Karate styles and organizations to come to Team Trials. At the Team Trials the potentials will be required to perform three Compulsory Kata from the WKF Shiite Kata List. They will also be required to perform two minutes of Kumite with two different opponents. Those who wish to compete in Kobudo will be required to perform two traditional weapons forms of their choice. If anyone wishes to sponsor the WTKA American National Karate Team, please contact Joe Williams.

February 1, 2006 Subject: Tragic Death - Ken Knudson From: Barry Moyer <Sensei@csinet.net> Dear Board, It is with great sorrow that we have lost one of our Board members to a tragic plane accident. Ken Knudson was killed yesterday when his plane went down in Illinois. We wish his family well and we are saddened by their loss. Ken will be greatly missed.

January 3, 2006 subject: Sad news from Steve Fields bass3132@aol.com -- Ken Eubanks died of a massive heart attack at i:30 pm central time in Bowling Green, Ky.

January 8, 2006 Subject: Iran From: Dr. Seyed Ahmad Taleghani okinawa_kenpo@yahoo.co.uk - 7th Dan Shihan, Kubudo Ju Jitsu and Zen Okinawa Kenpo Ryu Ju Jitsu karate Do, Karate, Kobudo, Kenpo Ju Jitsu, to be your representative in Iran and attend in your events Address: Tehran Iran Club: okinawa_kenporyu@hotmail.com Sensei: Prof. Soke Martin Rogers & Prof. Soke Richard Morris

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