Sifu Ron Jones found this. It makes my head hurt.
Samurai sword-wielding Mormon bishop runs off attacker
…”His eyes got as big as saucers and he kind of gasped and jumped back,” Hendrix said by phone Tuesday afternoon. “He’s probably never had anyone draw a sword on him before.”…
Ya think?
My “brother from another mother” & Daito-Ryu black belt, Sensei John Rentschler found this interesting article the other day.
Religious implications aside, it is a very interesting & highly recommended read.
Skeptic and Rationalist, Sam Harris, is also a Martial Artist. He shared some of his thoughts on the arts, knife fighting, and a certain Japanese Ki “Master” getting punched in the face, in an interview for The Atlantic.
On knife fighting: The reality of a knife attack is that even if you stop 50% of the thrusts and slashes, you will be taking damage with every other move. And getting cut with a knife of any size is physiologically horrible in a way that few people realize. It is arguably worse than getting shot.
On self defense: Once you go down the rabbit-hole and admit that certain self-defense skills are worth having, you discover that it can be immensely fun to acquire them. The reality of what you’re learning is pretty grim when you look at its possible application in the real world, and a person can certainly become slightly aberrated by spending too much time thinking about violence. But there’s nothing morbid about training in the martial arts–or even with guns, knives, and other weapons.
The “ki master” demonstrating his B.S. with someone who is NOT as delusional as he is:
The original article in “The Atlantic”
These white ones I give out in class.
The seller is a Kajukenbo guy himself.
KAJUKENBO Vinyl Decal 6.25″ x 4″ (11 Colors)
SPECIAL – Buy Any 3 Decals Get 1 Free -of equal or lesser value
We at CQB Kajukenbo Club wish to express our sympathies for victims of yesterday’s tragedy.
The devices were apparently IEDs based on pressure cookers -not detonating high explosives- with added nails, BBs and the like as shrapnel.
While I question the generic use of the word “terrorism” without any current evidence and before anyone has claimed responsibility, we all look forward to the quick apprehension of the culprit(s).
May the surviving victims this grievous and cowardly attack and the families who lost loved ones find peace and closure soon.
I found this on eBay today.
I really like that emblem in the top center…
I do not recall approving use of the logo for eBay deployment and I sure did not get Attribution or credit!
The chinese on the left (for chu’an-fa / kempo) looks pretty sloppy too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kajukenbo-Custom-certificate-11×14-/281012328841
Some new pictures and images are online. I will be adding more in the coming weeks.
I’ve also cleaned up the requirements a bit. This will mostly be an ongoing process of fixing typos and various grammatical issues.
I usually shop at Dierbergs -since I know they honor concealed carry
permits- but if you shop at Schnucks then I recommend replacing any
credit or debit cards you used there, ASAP.
I already know one person who had his account number compromised.
from KSDK
from www.savingmoneyinmissouri.com
Wyman Directions <PDF>
Wyman Map <PDF>
Online RSVP <http://hofawards.eventbrite.com/>
From: Gina Breadon
Subject: Hall of Fame Banquet
Date: Friday, March 1, 2013, 11:48 PM
Rakkasans,
It is that time again already. The Hall of Fame Banquet is upon us. Our patriarchs are getting older and need to be recognized for their contribution to the up and coming generation. Send us the names of those you would like honored for their dedication and art in front of their peers.
The date is Saturday April 13, 2013.
Location: Wyman Center, 600 Kiwanis Drive, Eureka, MO 63025 (In the new Kling Building at the Front of Wyman Property)
Time: 6:30 – 10:30 approximately.
Meal cost: $25.00 per person (Credit cards, cash or checks are acceptable. Make checks payable to CODA/Rakkasans, PO box 292, Pacific, MO 63069)
note: Consider carpooling if necessary to save gas and on parking.
Reservations and payment can be made immediately, you do not need to wait for invitations, and the names of your parties will be placed on the
attendance list
Attire is: Business (coat and tie for men), cocktail dresses or suits for women.
Guests are welcome.
RSVP’s can be sent with a return email to me at this address or at my new Wyman address at …
They can also be sent to Charlie Parson whose school handled much of the banquet last year for us.
Listen for a phone call from a Rakkasans representative reminding past attendees about the banquet
Instructors, please forward this invitation to all your students and friends who love martial arts.
Nominations for Hall of Fame Honors can be sent to myself or to charlie Parson as well as to you sponsor at your school.
Candidates must meet the following criteria: outstanding integrity, community service and involvement, propagating the arts through consistent training or through a recognized school.We must have their name address current phone number, current address, Length of time they have been training and their sensei’s name who will be sponsoring them. They must also provide a bulleted bio about their martial arts journey so
that we can announce them properly when present awards.
Nominees must not have any criminal records or felonies
Must have 30 or more to be eligible for Hall of Fame. Other that support or are the right hand man of a schools owner is an excellent candidate for the Honorable Mention.
We also announce new black belts so give us a list of most recent black belts since last year.
Please remember to send this email out to students and friends right away. don’t wait for invitations this year.
Honorable Mention are also give awards
Keep us posted quickly and efficiently if you have nominees.
Emails are always appreciated too.
Thanks and keep this on the calendar for more details.
Gina Breadnon
CODA Jujitsu and Rakkasans
Mr. Ryan Perry came back to class Tuesday night and stayed after to show us pictures and videos of baby Bella, who turns 1 year old today!
Great to see you again Ryan, and happy birthday to little Miss Bella!
Hopefully Mrs. Ryan will let you out of the house again after us keeping you out so late!
Please excuse us during the transition!
FREE PRESSURE POINT FIGHTING SEMINAR
Saturday March 3, 2012
9 AM to 3 PM Lunch Not Provided
Pressure Point Fighting principles and concepts. Practical Self-Defense within your kata.
Hazelwood Baptist Church
6161 Howdershell Rd.
Hazelwood, Mo. 63042
314-229-2035
The seminar is open for beginning students to black belt instructors.
Special classes for Brown and Black Belts
This was the Dillman-based seminar that Steve, Tim, myself and Eli attended back in the day.
The source of one of the stories. Saved here for posterity.
Martial Arts Seminar FLYER 120303
Second set of pictures from GM Jason’s first visit
October 14 to 16 2011
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10150347267588017&type=1
The historic first visit of GM Jason Groff from his “Island Kingdom”
Marked the beginning of the annual Gathering in Ohio.
October 14 to October 16 2011
First set of pictures (there atre 2 picture links on Professor Lee’s Facebook page):
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10150347237123017&type=1
John Glendening defeated Terry Gazaway to take the K-1 title.
John in the blue headgear wins with a second round TKO at the Nemesis Fighting Alliance’s “Fight to Work” event.
Saturday October 8, 2011 at the Teamster’s Union Hall Local 6, St. Louis, MO
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William J. Kiely Sr.
Kiely, William J., Sr. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011. Beloved husband of Martha Kiely (nee Fields); dear father of William J., Jr., Sean and Timothy (Becky); dear grandfather of Kristin, Sean, Amy, Bryan, Shannon, Caleb and Danielle; great-grandfather of Landon, Brandon, Rosemary, Jenna, Mckenzie and Chloe. Last remaining founder of Rakkasan Judo Club. William joined the Army at 16 yrs. old and later enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star for valor during the Korean War. Services: Memorial Visitation at HUTCHENS Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd., Thurs., Feb. 17 4-8 p.m. Private Interment to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the VFW. Online guestbook at www.hutchensmortuary.com
— See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=148655760
Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb. 16, 2011
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Bill Kiely was a funny guy. All of us who got to train with him will miss him. I still have my original Rakkasans membership card that he signed.
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Senesi William “Bill” Kiely received the USMAA “Golden Life Award” in 2000.
