
1/4/08
And click here to register your name to receive information from us
ALL INFORMATION EXCEPT HISTORICAL USAKF HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE BLACKBELTBLOG PAGE INDEX
Note
Spring 2008 - For your Information -- University of Akron Classes Start - Anderson teaches Monday and Wednesday 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, Carol Hofer on 10:00 AM and Saturday morning. You can make direct contact with Professor Anderson by calling 330-813-2720.
The Cleveland Area Masters Seminar conducted by Grandmaster George E. Anderson, 10th Dan in advanced instruction for the combined disciplines of: Karate [Kwanmukan - USA Karate Federation] - Kobudo [Kobudokan] - Ju-Jitsu [USA Ju-Jitsu - Kenka - Taiho - PSDI], USA Karate, Taekwondo- Kwonbup [Kangdukwon - Changmookwan - Central TKD Assn], and extended learning in Health and Wellness will be held on the First and Third Tuesday evening of every month at the International Karate Centers main location in Strongsville at the crossing of Rt 82 and Pearl Road - right in the center of the town. The intensive classes will continue for approximately one year. For information contact Shihan Jeff Ellis 440-238-9390 Similar courses in other locations are in the planning stage.
2008
January 21 - Kwanmukan promotional #445 forms due
February 1-2 - Colorado Springs meeting reorganization of the USA-NKF
February 8-10 - KMK Symposium and USJJF Winter Camp, Crown Plaza Hotel, Canton, Ohio. The event site is at http://www.kwanmukan.us Many classes to choose from at any one time, a Gala Banquet Friday night, and special guests. In addition, we will have a number of new classes and different material in the standard classes, as updates will be added periodically in the next few months. Please also note the pre-registration discount. Get your discount in early and save. Contact Shihan Pat Hickey, Symposium Director or Hanshi George Anderson. Great Grandmaster Chull Hee Park, founder of Kang Duk Won and President of Korean Kwan Bup Karate Association and master of Soo Byuk Chigi will be attending.
February 28-30 - Seminar in Mccomb, IL by Hanshi Anderson - hosted by Sensei Ed Kuras Western Illinois Shotokan
February 29-30 - Arnold Spectacular, Columbus, Ohio
March?- The Kwanmukan Black Belt Extravaganza -. The Extravaganza is a presentation of the core strength of the Kwanmukan organization and a recognition (graduation) of those who received dan grades from the Kwanmukan this past year. The Kwanmukan issues dan grades in Karate, Kobudo, JuJitsu, and Taekwondo either through the Kwanmukan or other organizations for which the Kwanmukan has a ranking and certification agreement. Additionally, the Kwanmukan recognizes contributions in other areas of the martial arts such as law enforcement, medical and therapeutic applications. Hanshi Anderson comments will cover an in depth discussion/lecture on the World Kwanmukan and the related disciplines. This extravaganza will include and in depth discussion/lecture on the World Kwanmukan and the related disciplines. Please contact Shihan Pat Hickey to get on the schedule. --- There will be a discussion of the organization and the roles of Shihan and Sensei within the individual dojos and within the Kwanmukan.
March 21-22 - USA-NKF Junior Olympics, Las Vegas, Nevada and US Open
March 30 - Goju Ryu Karate-do Kyu-kai (GKK) State Championship, Toledo, OH Sensei Mark Cramer 419-475-1499
April 5 - Mountain State Championships (WV) St. Albans High School-St. Albans, WV - Contact Roger Jarrett, 304-772-4612 URL: www.usamaf.com
April 19 - North American Championship PKF, Canada
April 20 - North Coast Championship Medina High School, Medina Ohio Shihan Jeff Ellis 440-238-9390
April 27 - Chicago Classic, Illinois Shotokan
May 4 - USAKF Regional Tournament, Lebanon, OH Sensei Mike Ritter 513-398-0444
May 20 - Kwanmukan promotional #449 forms due
June 10 - Tom LaPuppet Memorial Championship (NY) - Louis Armstrong Activity Center-Corona Queens, NY - Ronin Shotokan Karate-do Association contact Mr. Cedric Barksdale at (718) 434-0201
June ? - USKK Grand Internationals - Peoria, IL Pere' Marquette Hotel - 1-800-447-1676 contact Phillip Koeppel
July ?? --- Japan Karate Academy Tournament, Karate. Ju-jitsu - Kata, Iaido, Kumite, Kobudo, Chanbara, Board Breaking . 2640 West Laskey Rd. Toledo, Ohio - contact Akram Geelani 419-473-7777 email Referee and judges seminar on Saturday, Oct 22 Sanctioned by USAKF
June? - Seminar in Ashville, NC by Hanshi Anderson - hosted by Carl Wilcox
July 20 - Kwanmukan promotional #451 forms due
July ? - Mike Hixson PKA Tournament Springfield, Ohio Master Mike Hixson (details to be posted)
July 19-20 - USA-NKF National Championships and US Team Trials - Houston, Texas contact Master Roger Jarrett 304-772-4612
August 1-5 - Pan American Games, Chicago
August 4 - Hanshi Anderson and Joan Housley Anderson to Saratoga Springs, NY -58 Wedding Anniversary on August 9
October ? -USAKF Nationals and Halls of Fame Akron University - Memorial Hall Primary Contact Shihan Pat Hickey - Secondary Contact: Hanshi George Anderson
November 16 - Kwanmukan promotional #453 forms due
November 11 - 16 - World Karate Federation World Championships, Japan
November 22 - 27 - Ju-Jitsu International Federation World Championships, Sweden
November? - Seminar in Tucson, AZ by Hanshi Anderson - hosted by Shihan John Linebarger, Kosho Karate
![]()
We will be going on a good-will championship to Russian. Contact USAKF International Rep, and JJIF Asst. General Secretary, Corinne Housley
International Martial Arts Seminar - Casablanca, Morocco - Put on hold because of the war.
We also plan on having many national team training, instructor symposiums, and PSDI Homeland Defense Seminars this year. Look here for the information on upcoming activities and then call or write us for the desired information.
If you have an E-mail address, make CERTAIN that we have it and we will keep you posted
TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EVENTS please call or write to--
![]()
USAKF Internationa Rep, and JJIF Asst. General Secretary, Corinne Housley
Or EMAIL us direct at usakf@raex.com
For all other non-referenced functions contact the National Kwanmukan Office at:
1300 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44314 Fax (330) 753-6967 Phone (330) 753-3114
Click here to go to the top of the page
|
USAKF RELATED SITES
|
REPORTS
|
USAKF PARTNERS
|
| Completed Event Page | PSDI Law Enforcement Liaison | |
| Schedules Page | KMK Newsletters | Central Taekwondo Association |
| USAKF Home Page | Sales & Msds | Kobudokan |
| USAKF Hall of Fame | President Anderson's Site | USA Kobudo Federation |
| Registration Forms | US Jujitsu Federation Hall Of Fame | International Shudokan Association |
| Technical Committee | History of the Buddha | Kwanmukan International |
| US Teams Past | ||
| USAKF Foundation | US JJF | |
| Link Page |
USA KARATE FEDERATION
1300 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44314
Phone: (330) 753-3114
Fax: (330) 753-6967