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Mr. Hughes has once again thrown a well run event. Competition was completed by 1:30pm and parents had the rest of the day to enjoy themselves! Thanks John!
Hanshi Fitzgerald visited two dojos on his trip to California and congratulations are in order for the following promotions: Bob Sherman promoted to 8th Dan and Scott Braz promoted to 5th Dan. Well done.
Here's a sign of just how much AMERICAN ISSHINRYU is growing. Joint seminars were given on both the east coast and west coast on Saturday, April 21. Hanshi Brian Fitzgerald visited Bob Sherman's dojo and Scott Braz's dojo in California and worked through many of Don Nagle's drills. Grand Master Temple visited Paul Kilduff's dojo in Oxford, NJ and covered aspects on movement, balance, distance and timing drills to Paul's sudents. Mr. Kilduff will be setting up a summer camp in July and various senior black belts will be featured as presenters. Info to follow.
American Isshinryu Inc. election results:
I would like to welcome aboard two additional Trustees to AMERICAN ISSHINRYU, INC., Masters Marvin Carmona and Don Vitale. Each of these gentlemen possess the qualities that we look for to grow not just our organization but Isshinryu as well. Master Ricky Norris has moved to the Board of the Trustees from his Vice President's Chair and he brings a wealth of knowledge with him. Master John Hughes has been tasked with the job of Vice President and I know John will bring forth his enthusiasm to the Officer's Board.
When we initially set out to establish AI three years ago, I stated that within a few years we will start to set standards for all of Isshinryu to follow. We are well on our way to accomplishing that goal and with these Masters, we will continue to do just that.
My congratulations to all,
Ernie Temple, Grand Master-Isshinryu Karate
Master Charles Agens and his dojo had an outstanding seminar turnout at his location in Bushkill, Pa. on 3/31/2012. Mr. Temple put on a seminar for the kids then held a seminar directed to the adults & teens on kumite skills. This was followed by a free kids kata event that was completed in one hour! Mr, Agens successfully signed up 24 new members into AMERICAN ISSHINRYU bringing our total to over 600 members! Master Agens then threw his annual presentation awards banquet for his students. Well done!
Well, we certainly had a good turnout for one of our 1 hour kata events for the kids March 28th. We had 50 kids compete and AI Inc picked up 39 new members. A ton of trophies were handed out along with 3 six foot grand champ trophies! Congrads to all the kids who attended. You are the future of Isshinryu. We have another free kata event scheduled for Saturday, March 31st in Pennsylvania.
Our 4th quarter seminar was held at Master Mike Scott's dojo, 188 Siloam Rd., Freehold on December 3rd. My thanks to Mike for hosting Shihan John Hughes and Master Doug King as the presenters. Small turnout but much information was passed on to our Isshinryu family!
Great seminar hosted by Master Doug King! Master's Pinghero & Nash put on quite a show for the attendees. Look for our next seminar in December at Sensei Mike Scott's dojo. Details to follow.
Congratulations to Shihan Ricky Norris for his induction into the Tennessee IHOF. Hanshi Ralph passero and Don Nash attended the event held on the last weekend in July. Great job Ricky!
July 9th was a milestone for AI Inc as we produced our first UTUBE and dojo web site commercial under tthe direction of Master Tom Flagg. Tom is an actor on Broadway and was able to get the use of the JERRY ORBACH THEATRE so that we could put a 60 second video together utilizing the talents of some of our students from various dojos. The final product will appear within the next few weeks on this site. Thanks to all who appeared in this video as well as the support folks who helped put it together!
Our 3rd quarter meeting produced two important decisions today. First, we will not be involved in any ranking within dojo parameters. Our role in leading Isshinryu is not to interefer in how you, the dojo head determine how to rank in your own dojo! Secondly, we have discontinued the annual membership donation fee of $10. We are introducing life time membership donation of only $35. Remember, any monies you donate to American Isshinryu Inc. are fully tax deductable under the 501 C 3 status that has been designated to our organization. We are now over the 400 member mark and moving ahead to our goal of 500 by year's end. All members signing up for lifetime membership will receive a lifetime membership certificate, wallet membership card and 2 sleeve patches. Anyone needing more patches can order them through your sensei for only $1.50 each. I would ask that each dojo sensei coordinate that ordering of patches through me on a monthly basis to cut back on mailing expenses. The annual dojo donation of $100 is still in effect and each dojo head instructor will receive lifetime membership with that $100 donation. You might ask, what does the $100 donation get that sensei? He or she will have the ongoing opportunity to have any number of our senior Masters come out to your dojo for private clinics/seminars as well as allow you the opportunity to hold seminars in your area wherein you are able to generate revenue for your dojo. That has always been our main goal, to help you keep those doors open!
The first of a series of mini seminars to be held at various dojos around the state was held on July 31st at Sensei Paul Kilduff's location in Oxford, NJ. Hanshi Temple and Brian Fitzgerald put on 2 hours of kumite drills and matches for the attendees. All of the students and Black Belts had an opportunity to spar with Hanshi Temple and show their skills. These mini events are provided by the hosting dojos to not only bring in new members for AMERICAN ISSHINRYU but create revenue for the hosting dojo as well. What better way to meet and be involved with the senior dans of Isshinryu! The next mini seminar will be hosted by Shihan John Hughes on November 13, look for details soon. Hanshi Temple will sponsor an event in April at his location.
Mr. Temple visited Master John Pinghero's student, Tom Kately's dojo in Long Valley and gave a clinic on fighting in August and everyone in attendance had the opportunity to spar with Grand Master Temple. We can see why Quest Karate has a lot of strong fighters with great talent, congrads Tom
AMERICAN ISSHINRYU, INC. (A NON PROFIT CORPORATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY) HAS RECEIVED ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE I.R.S. EFFECTIVE MARCH 15, 2009, ANY CHECK THAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN TO "AMERICAN ISSHINRYU, INC" IS NOW TOTALLY TAX DEDUCTABLE! JUST ANOTHER BENEFIT OF JOINING THE DON NAGLE BANNER!
We now have our organization logo in embroidered back patches for your gi's. Right now, Board members and head instructors have a chance to wear this beautiful embroidered full back patch with your name in bold letters for only $35. Contact Mr. Temple at 908-561-6464. White gi's will be done in red thread and black gi's will be done in white thread and the NAGLE fist will be in red thread.
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