11/3/03 World Health Organization - International Advisory Board member Dr. R. Michael Castle on the WNHO site When you get a chance please take a look at it. Here is a link to it for your convenience - http://www.wnho.net/bio-mcastle.htm or the Mains site. http://www.wnho.net/

10/3-5/03 US Ju-jitsu Federation Nationals, Batavia, NY at the Holiday Inn. PDF Program (Large) The locations turned out to be a very, very good facility with meeting rooms surrounding the central grand ballroom where the competition was held. The organization of the tournament was absolutely excellent. Ernest McPeek, the General Secretary of the JJIF, promoted the event and assembled and arranged events to proceed without a hitch. The Championships drew people from across the United States: Canada, Wisconsin, Florida, Nevada, Ohio, North Carolina California, New Jersey, Nebraska and Oklahoma, Montana.

The competition was really, really tough. The National Competition was on Saturday, the first day. US Team Members were strong as usual with Jose Rodriquez (Florida - Captain of the USJJF Team for the past JJIF World Championship in Uruguay), Anthony Brewer (California, Uruguay Team member), and Chad White (Ohio, Uruguay Team member) showing their growing experience with strong performances

Carl Wilcox’s group from North Carolina included four humongous guys and it was duly noted that their hobby was bull riding. This was indeed true, but professionally they were the SWAT Team from Ashville, N. Carolina and drove up to Batavia in a Cruiser, with permission from their Sheriff. (They are also on the PSDI National Taiho Jitsu Board.) Aron Caldwell, from Omaha, Nebraska, Kobudo Chairman Jim Caldwell’s son, fought up into the adult division and showed why he is going to be a champion wrestler on his high school team. He won a gold medal in his division in the North American Cup, defeating older and heavier opponents. Adam Pyles also fought up and did a respectable job.

This tournament was the first time the US Ju-jitsu to present weapons kata competition, and Shihan James Caldwell, well noted in the Kobudo world, has been appointed to oversee the program and to ascertain that USJJ certified referees and rules conform to the US Kobudo (Kobudokan) international standards. The USJJF plans to present divisions for weapons forms and self-defense, which will include weapon against weapon and empty hand, defend against the bo. Also scheduled is an open self-defense category. The traditional kobudo weapons will be allowed together with the weapons of traditional ju-jitsu such as knife and sword. At this time the USJJF presents ?duo? competitions and kumite. The ?duo,? consists of two people partnering for performance of defense techniques; each player taking turn on attack and defense against grasping, embracing, club or knife, and punch or kick. Two teams are called to the tatami and each team performs the four categories of attack. After each partnership is done with their presentation, judges score the actions, and the duo with the highest overall score wins. Eliminations proceed on the chart in the same manner as in the kumite competition. Right now, the attacks are fixed in the categories and the referee tells you which attack you must use. The USJJF has decided that in national competition entrants will have an open attack choice and that you can make up your own attack for you presentation in the four categories. We want to go an open sequence, where you can make up your own attack sequence and then present it. We want to be able to include weapons in this presentation and use open hands against weapons, and weapons against weapons.

The championship was double-elimination, so everybody got to fight and fight and fight some more. Some people fought as many as ten matches. All the medals were really earned. The next day, Sunday, the North American Cup was held and a strong field was present. That also added to the number of fights that each athlete had. So every fighter there, I believe, thought they got thoroughly wrung out. I think this is particularly true in the heavy weight division where the ominously strong and powerful big guys from N. Carolina swept the division.

The refereeing was in the hands of Michael Piaser ably assisted by Joe Santocildes and was very well handled. As always there were a couple obnoxious calls and some irritations arose in the matches. Notably: There was a forced loss for an athlete because of alleged ?too-hard-punching? to the abdomen; another was low kicks - bringing up the not-so-clear rule that states ?kicks above the groin are allowed.? This caused several controversial below-the-belt whacks to be allowed. Also, there was some confusion over the concept that you are not allowed to punch after you hold. But what exactly consists of a hold - is it a ?cover?? The USJJF Technical Committee is looking at these problems carefully and will take its conclusions to the next World Technical Meeting in Spain. We are also looking at what happens when you execute an overly strong punch to the abdomen and somebody doubles up and the match is stopped. Is that actually a penalty or not? If it is so considered, we will fight the ruling. Malicious techniques should not be allowed but each competitor should control their breathing and train their abs. Ju-jitsu is not at all brutal in the competition, in fact it is quite safe, but the fighting competition is not for those who are soft or out of condition.

Annual National Congress was held the day before the championship and was the chaired by US Ju-jitsu President Lt. Col Bruce Bethers. Although this was not a world championship year (the next being in Spain in 2004) plenty went on. After the customary Pledge of Allegiance and the certification of delegates, elections for officers were held. Re-elected by acclaim for another 5 years term were Col. Bruce Bethers - president (now Washington, DC), John Chatwood - treasurer (Nevada) and Ernie McPeek - general secretary (NY and acting general secretary). George Anderson (Ohio) was elected vice-president unanimously. So, the set for the next five years is Bethers, Anderson, McPeek, and Chatwood. The head of the coaching committee is TR McClanahan (Ohio), the principle national coach is Ben DeLeon (Wisconsin), and his named national assistant coach is Chris Harrison (Montana). The head of the refereeing committee remains Michael Piaser (Ohio), always aptly assisted by Joe Santocildes - who often travels with him. Welcomed at the Congress as affiliate membership were the representatives of Ju-Jitsu America and the AAU Ju-Jitsu and Small Circle Ju-Jitsu were also approved. The big report was from the Ju-Jitsu International Federation World Congress in Slovenia. Representing the USJJF were George Anderson and Mike Piaser. At this time Paul Hoglund (Sweden) was elected to the presidency, replacing Rinaldo Orlandi (Italy), who was retained in position as the World Games representative. George Anderson was appointed Commissioner for the Americas, which is a great help for the USA. Professor Anderson was also given authority to proceed in trying to get more of the Caribbean and the Central American countries involved in our competition. This is going to be just absolutely super for us.

In the report of the Central Technical Committee (CenTechCom) there was some discussion about the 2004 Championship in Spain and about the team selection and how we are going accomplish it in a fair and just manner. The CenTechCom introduced a detailed team selection plan approved by the President Bethers, which was approved unanimously. The plan is somewhat elaborate, but it does give a fair shake to everybody. It means that you need to go to the championships so people can get a look at you - and, if you win the championships, you get put on the team pool. Then the team selection is chosen from the team pool. The Team Selection Committee will be chosen from a variety of committee positions, from different parts of the country, different styles, and will include at least 5 persons. The Executive of the US Ju-Jitsu Federation will be ex-officio with no vote except in case of tie and the same with the Chair of the Central Technical Committee, who will oversee the Team Selection, appointing a qualified person to act as Chair for the selection of each specific event selection. An example of a properly setup TEAMSELCOM is as follow: 1. Ernest McPeek, New York, Technical – 2. Ben DeLeon, Wisconsin, Coach – 3. TR McClanahan, Ohio, Coaching Committee - 4. Michael Piaser, Ohio, Referees Committee - 5. John Chatwood, Nevada, Technical – 6. James Caldwell, Nebraska, Technical – 7. Carl Wilcox, N. Carolina, Technical. It provides for excellent athletes who have not yet attended any US Ju-Jitsu events to have an opportunity to gain a berth on the team. It is difficult for them to do that, but we must allow for the best athletes in the United States access to the team selection process. The CenTechCom reports on the coaching committee were approved. All present agreed that the USJJF needs a secondary coach to assist he head coach and travel with the team. So, we selected the coach, Kris Harrison, the son of famous Jim Harrison. Rick is a terrific competitor, so he understands our competition very well.

President Bethers gave an outstanding Power Point presentation on the growth of the site.jujitsu.net. It is too extensive to be placed here but look on the Internet at www.usjujitus.net. Note: On the eve of his 86th Birthday, USJJF Life Member, Professor Wally Jay was recognized for his Life-Time Achievements and his Original Contributions to the Ancient Art of Ju-Jitsu with a Gold Medal and the President’s Leadership Award by the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF), The National Governing Body for Ju-Jitsu in the United States of America. Congratulations, Professor Jay! Bruce R. Bethers 1850 Columbia Pike, # 626 Arlington, VA 22204 Office Email: Bruce.Bethers@hqda.army.mi Home Email: president@usjjf.org

2003 - United States National Championships Results

Junior Duo Division --Gold: Joshua Falker - New York - Anthony Falker - New York
Kumite Divisions --Junior Kumite Division (Under 18) -- Gold: Aron Caldwell - Lavista, NE - Silver: David Hufnagel, Lockport, NY
Female Lightweight Division --Gold: Janet Joy Smith - Woodbridge, VA - Silver: Kara McBrayer - Peru, NY
Female Heavyweight Division--Gold: Janelle Snider - Latham, NY - Silver: Madeline Ross - Asheville, NC
Male Adult Divisions - Kumite--
Weight Class - 62 < 69 Kg (137 - 152 Lbs.-Gold: Primo Luciano - West Seneca, NY -Silver: Brian Dietz - Columbus, OH -Bronze: Adam Pyles - Canal Fulton, OH
Weight Class - 69 <77 Kg (153 - 170 Lbs) -Gold: Anthony Brewer - Hayward, CA -Silver: Larry Aegerter - Mary Esther, FL -Bronze: Greg Mcelroy - Seville, OH
Weight Class - 77 < 85 Kg (171 - 187 Lbs.)- Gold: Jose&Mac226; Rodriguez - Mary Esther, FL-Silver: Edward Schultz - Walworth, WI -Bronze: Kris Harrison - Missoula, MT
Weight Class - 85 <94 Kg (188 - 207 Lbs)-Gold: Chad White - Akron, OH -Silver: Jonathan Scruggs - Candler, NC-Bronze: John Franklin- Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Weight Class - 94 Kg + (208 Lbs +)-Gold: Matt Melton - Asheville, NC- Silver: Christopher Gant - Asheville, NC-Bronze: Matthew Kiser - Candler, NC
2003 - North American Ju-jitsu „Open Cup Championships
Female Lightweight Division-Gold: Anneliese Reckewitz - Canada-Silver: Madeline Ross - USA
Female Heavyweight Division- Gold: Janelle Snider - USA-Silver: Sofie Winkels - Canada
Male Division - 69 <77 Kg (153 170 Lbs) -Gold: Aron Caldwell - USA -Silver: Bill Brickman - Canada
Male Division - 77< 85kg (171 187 Lbs) -Gold: Edward Schultz - USA -Silver: David Baker - USA -Bronze: Jose&Mac226; Rodriguez - USA
Male Division 85 < 94 Kg (188 207 Lbs) Gold: Chad White - USA - Silver: Adam Nerod - Canada
Male Division 94 Kg + (208 Lbs + ) Gold: Matt Melton - USA -Silver: Gary Pardon - Canada

9/13/03 We hear that Mike Tyson is going into Kickboxing - any truth to that?

September 22, 2003 -- Subject: Thanks for a lecture (and to Mike Antonides hard head-atl least harder than theboards.) 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.

9/10/03 Questioning qualifications from Bob Boggs re several letters received.From email received

-----My name is Walt Bushey and I am the President of KIAI ( http://kiai.dzaba.com/ <http://kiai.dzaba.com/> ), an organization seemingly verifying the background details of a person in an article in your paper. I hold the rank of Okuden Menkyo in Bujutsu (traditional samurai weapons and combative skills) under Kuniaki Senyo sensei ( http://katsujin.org/KGBR.htm <http://katsujin.org/KGBR.htm> ) and I represent Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu and the Komei Jyuku of Sekiguchi Komei sensei (21st inheritor of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu ) here in Texas ( www.katsujin.org <http://www.katsujin.org> - bukijutsu page) .

I read an article in your paper about a young boy from your town entitled, ?Garnett youth tops in nation in the world of martial arts? dated Wed. July 30, 2003. This article claims that a martial art federation called KIAI is responsible for registering this young boy and his father, one Brock Moody, as a ?sensei? of martial arts. While I applaud the efforts of one so young and in no way wish to diminish his accomplishments, in this article, Mr. Moody made many fanciful claims in regards to this organization called KIAI and in regards to himself in relation to KIAI. I have been the president of KIAI (Kenjutsu International Association of Instructors) for several years now and was appointed to the position of President by the founder of KIAI, Dr. Ivica Zdravkovic of Pozarevac, Serbia ( ikiliki@ptt.yu <mailto:ikiliki@ptt.yu> ). We do keep records of traditional nihon (japanese) budo sensei all over the world. ( Our KIAI web site can confirm this.) This man (and thusly his son) have never been registed by our KIAI or any known or registerd organization using that acronym. The ‘Advocate? article claims that, Brock Moody, has been listed as the youngest sensei in America for more than twenty years by the ?KIAI martial arts federation?. I have checked with every contactable budo organization still in existence from the year 1946 (the year the first budo organization in the U.S., the? USKA ? was founded by Robert Trias) to now that has ever used the word or acronym KIAI in it’s title with a listing online and those organizations not online with a contact telephone no. or recorded mention in the ? Complete Martial Arts Catalogue of Records, Titles and Organizations ? ( authored by John Corcoran and Emil Farkas ISBN 0-671-22668-1) . None of the organizations I have contacted have ever heard of Brock Moody or anything called the ?yen academy?. (Yen is the japanese word for money). There is no evidence of the legitmate existence of ? 20 year old record books? or ?Yen academy sensei exams? liscensed by KIAI or any recorded organization using the acronym ?KIAI? or word ?KIAI? in it’s title anywhere in the last 57 years. If Mr. Moody has any legitimate records backing his statements or verification by legitimate organizations of any of his claims, I invite him to make this verifiable information public to clear this up and prove his statements, or to stop using the legitimate name of KIAI for his unverfiable claims. Walt Bushey President KIAI-President KGBR-Texas Komei Jyuku

-----Bob Boggs 9-11-03 Mr. Anderson, In a town approximately one hour south of my dojo, there seems to be an implosion within a jujitsu academy, operated by a Brock Moody. I have gotten a few of his students, driving one hour away, because of problems of .... his credentials etc. I pulled up his web page www.kmfmartialarts.com (be sure and pull up Hall of Fame ....) and saw nothing but red flags! (In fact, it seems it was developed only a few days ago). ..... A man by the name of James Beckmon e-mailed last week concerned about this Moody guy because his fiancee is taking lessons from Moody - 7 yrs. (although she has been in a wheelchair from a car accident 5 yrs. ago). They visited my dojo yesterday and visited. They are looking for some proof of Brock Moody’s titles, rank, champion etc., to be found unfounded....! Moody had a story written about his son in a local paper, Garnett, Kansas, that is one of the worst articles - full of ______!. I will forward to you. In the article, Moody associates himself with a Walt Bushey located in Lubbock, Tx. Then this Bushey comes back with a Letter to The Editor saying Moody is not associated with his asscociation, Kokusai Gendai Budo Renmei, KGBI - his web is www.katsujin.org/home.htm I don’t recognize anyone with this Bushey guy either, except he has membership and probably rank with Phil Porter - oops. I think he is as much a wantabe as Moody. I am going to forward to you some of the e-mails I have received from this concerned fiancee and am hoping you can verify my thoughts that Moody ..... Any info on their lineage would be appreciated - since I live in Kansas and a few of Moody’s students have already signed up at my dojo, it would be better if someone outside from a reputable organization and able to research could answer the most obvious question - real or not? Thanks, Bob Boggs.

-----From: James Beckmon <james.beckmon@danisco.com> Date: Wed, To: Kenukan@aol.com Subject: Curious: Hi Bob,Do either of these organizations ring a bell?? American Ju Jutsu Association --Bushi Karate Jitsu Association

From: Kenukan@aol.com To: james.beckmon@danisco.com - Subject: Re: Website - Appears to be a made-up organization. Never heard of them. I know all major organizations as well those whom run them - will send info out. May be Moody’s own web?

Bob Boggs George, What is your fax #. I’ll fax e-mails from concerned fiancee. This guy Moody claims to have won the Pacific Jujitsu Nationas Championships twice; in 1993 Sensei L. Brock Moody (303 wins, 1 tie, 2 losses as a professional) started teaching his own style of jujitsu. A national champion, and two time international champion, he founde that the jujitsu being taught was being limited.

8/24/03 Hi everyone for the Pan American Games --Olympic Karate needs your help. From email received -- There is an alert about the Pan Am only sports being dropped from the USOC, this means Karate, and several other sports. I also means no chance at the Olympics ever for karate if this bill passes the House and Senate. So please take the time to help us by sending a pre written letter to your senators and representatives, you just add the senator or reps name and sign. You can email these, and they do need to get there fast the vote is coming soon. Every person who send this helps, so please take the time and do this, ........

8/20-03 Bulletin from The World Natural Health Organization Below is an interesting article that I wanted to share with everyone. The World Natural Health Organization (WNHO) is taking a &Mac222;rm stand against the sugar companies. As this contiues, we will have more information posted on our web site at: http://www.wnho.net ---http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/04/21/1050777210363.html

US sugar lobby seeks sweet revenge April 22 2003 By Sarah Bosele London --The US sugar industry is threatening to bring the World Health Organisation to its knees by demanding that Congress end its funding unless the WHO scraps proposed guidelines on healthy eating. The threat is being described by WHO insiders as tantamount to blackmail and worse than any pressure exerted by the tobacco lobby. In a letter to Gro Harlem Brundtland, the WHO’s director-general, the Sugar Association says it will ?exercise every avenue available to expose the dubious nature? of the WHO’s report on diet and nutrition, including challenging its funding from Congress. The industry is furious at the guidelines - due to be published tomorrow - which say that sugar should account for no more than 10 per cent of a healthy diet. It claims that the review by international experts which decided on the 10 per cent limit is scientifically fiawed, insisting that other evidence indicates that one-quarter of our food and drink intake can safely consist of sugar. ?Taxpayers’ dollars should not be used to support misguided, non-science-based reports which do not add to the health and wellbeing of Americans, much less the rest of the world,? the letter says. The association, together with six other big food industry groups, has also written to US Health Secretary Tommy Thompson asking him to try to get the WHO report withdrawn. The coalition includes the US Council for International Business, comprising more than 30 companies, including Coca-Cola and Pepsico. The sugar lobby’s strong-arm tactics are nothing new, according to Professor Phillip James, the British chairman of the International Obesity Taskforce who wrote the WHO’s previous report on diet and nutrition in 1990.

The day after his expert committee had decided on a 10 per cent limit, the World Sugar Organisation ?went into overdrive?, he said. ?Forty ambassadors wrote to the WHO insisting that our report should be removed on the grounds that it would do irreparable damage to countries in the developing world.? The sugar lobby was unsuccessful that time. Now, he says, ?we are getting a replay, but much more powerfully based, because the food industry seems to have a much greater infiuence on the Bush Government?. Since his 1990 report, the International Life Sciences Institute, founded by Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, General Foods, Kraft and Procter and Gamble, has also gained accreditation to the WHO and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation. The Sugar Association objects to the publication of a draft of the new report on the WHO’s website without what it considers ?a broad external peer-review process?. It wants a full economic analysis of the impact of the recommendations on all 192 member countries and has demanded that the report’s launch be cancelled. The report, Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases, has already been heavily criticised by the soft drink industry. The industry does not accept the WHO’s conclusion that sweetened drinks contribute to obesity. The WHO strongly rejects the sugar lobby’s criticisms. An official said a team of 30 independent experts had considered the scientific evidence and its conclusions were in line with the findings of 23 national reports that, on average, have set targets of 10 per cent for added sugars.

8/16-17/03 The 2003 Nationals - Hall of Fame and Pictures program on line now.

Report: The USAKF National Championship was very strong and the competition excellent. The tournament suffered somewhat in attendance because it was right on the top of that massive power outage that we had and more than a few air-fiights were cancelled. Others had no electricity in their homes and were worried about their refrigerators and home energy systems; they did not want to leave until their premises were secure. Also, in this are there were no traffic signals working. For the last 3 years we have had problems, could it be that September has a thing for us? The USAKF National Championship was very strong, fair and safe. This year’s matches were held in the Grand Ballroom, which made it cozy but somewhat cramped. One plus was that there were really ringside seats. The divisions were full at the youth level but were thinner for the adults, as in most competition these days.

We had our National Meeting prior to the tournament and they went smoothly and without any major problems. It was decided to keep the Nationals in Akron for the present, to support more fully the PSDI, and to have seminars around the 2004 Nationals. Pat Hickey gave a full report on the USAKF Foundation which appears to be really taking off. We had the annual national meeting prior to the competition and no major problems were encountered.

The Hall of Fame dinner was excellent and the hall full. This is an unusual hall of fame and it is indeed exclusive. The USA Karate Federation Hall of Fame began with the efforts of the AAU Karate Committee (which was to become the USAKF) to identify those special people who made outstanding contributions to the progress of karate in the United States of America. Those persons selected were given an annual award. At that time the awards were called — Man Or Woman Of The Year (the Outstanding Service Award) and the Athlete Of The Year (the Centurion Award). From 1976 to 1997, the National Hall of Fame was not formally located, but the roster of the recipients and nature of the highly coveted earned honors were studiously maintained. In 1996 the USAKF declared the National Office in Akron, Ohio a Karate Museum and the Oficial Location of the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Famers were no longer just talked about, there was now a place where their memorabilia and trophies of great significance could be kept. Additionally, a world wide web site was devised to memorialize the individual members of the Hall and to make their accomplishments known, a site where everyone could come to view and study the rich heritage of our arts created by us in this country. In 1997 other significant national martial arts federations decided to have their Hall of Fame inductees honored along with those of the USAKF. Honorees of the US Ju-Jitsu Federation, the USKA Law Enforcement Division (PSDI), the US Kobudo Federation, Global Martial Arts Federations, and the Central Taekwondo Association are now included in the Hall. It is not easy to get into the Hall of Fame. Having money, having many students, having good PR —- and all those things do not infiuence our Hall of Fame selection committee. Outstanding achievements and dedicated work of an extraordinary level must be seen. Dedication, perseverance, sincerity, excellence and achievement are the keywords. Our mission is to honor and preserve karate’s rich heritage, and chronicle the achievements of those who excelled, and provide an educational experience for our national martial arts. The above representation, legitimate and united National Martial Arts Federations of The United States of America, are devoting our combined abilities to maximize awareness of our history and our current presence, and to pursue our sacred mission, the development of the character and body of our arts in the United States of America.

Many old timers were there talking over old war stories: George Anderson, Bruce Bethers (USJJF President) and Roger Jarrett (USNKF General Secretary). Shihans Pat and Pam Hickey, Mrs. Tom LaPuppet, Carmel Sorrento, Bernard Scarda, John Nanay, Russell Malone, Herb Wiles, Bob Utsey, Joe Bonacci, Max Ciscell, Joe Bonacci, Richard Fike, David Ames, Jeff Ellis, Doug Selchen, Dustin Baldis, John Fonseca, Pat Byrnes, John Linebarger, Pete Timoch, Adam Older, Carl Wilcox, Jim Caldwell, Larry Overholt, Bob Saal, Janek Subedi (Nepal)- Brian Pendleton, Akram Geelami, Bill Viola, Sr., Harvey Glover, Lance Weimer, Larry Feldman, and Robert Valentine.

USAKF awards givens were: John Fonseca - Athlete of the Year - Centurion Award; Bill Viola, Sr. - Distinguished Service Award; Aron Caldwell, Kobudo Competitor of the Year; Akram Geelami - Instructor of the Year; Mary Meade - Junior Female Athlete of the Year; Terrance Tubio - Junior Male Athlete of the Year; Investiture Certificate to Marie Carroll, widow of Tom LaPuppet Carroll.

Central Taekwondo Association: Harvey Glover - Outstanding National Athlete of the 1970s US Kobudo (Kobudokan): Brian Arnold - Master of the Year and Kobudokan - James Caldwell - Instructor of the Year

TR McClanahan was recognized for his certification from the JJIF as an international 9th Dan.

PSDI --TR McClanahan, Max Ciscell, Joe Bonacci, Rick Fike, Pat Hickey, Joe Gabriel, Carl Wilcox and Robert Magnuson were awarded advanced grades in Taiho Jitsu consistent with their jujitsu and karate grades by the Police Safety and Defense Institute (PSDI) because of their past and present activities in law enforcement, civilian protection training, and operations.

The direction of the USA Karate is becoming clear and it is evident that it plays a vital place in karate in the United States. We provide a training ground for the youngsters and a top level training for the elite athlete interested in going on to Olympic type international competition. As a matter of fact we had John Fonseca come in directly from the Pan American Games and we had several other members of the past and teams here. We had Doug Selchan, Dusty Baldis, Pete Timoch, Lance Weimer, David Ames, Adam Older, and others of similar international caliber. They come and they support. They are old time people. They come from our beginning group. We were very pleased to have them there.

What the USAKF does is to provide an open area competition that does not confine to the political structure of the USNKF. The USNKF does its job with the Olympics. But it does have a political structure and it costs an enormous amount of money. It does provide some kind of competition but not really enough, because of the enormous cost of moving around the country, and that type of thing. Where the USAKF provides a much broader aspect for the competition and the people then can learn and practice then we send our people forward to the USNKF if they want to compete on the team. If they don’t, if they just want good karate and have good competition, the best of the competition and to learn — well then, we are the one for you. Our Kobudo, I believe is in a superior position.

What we don’t want to do is to get involved with the really, really top elite athlete and have everything slanted in that direction. We don’t want the athlete to have great expenses and to sacrifice their family or education in the name of international karate. In the USNKF there is not really a tremendous amount you can do at the lower level unless you really have a plan to move up into the Olympic organization, which very few people can do. It also takes an enormous amount of money - actually a prohibitive cost of money. We don’t have that problem. So for people who just want to compete, we feel that we are the better choice. And it is increasingly evident in our competition that we are. Furthermore, our technical qualifications are meaningful and not political - and we are the gateway to other major arts such as Korean Karate and Ju-Jitsu.

We really have the history of the Olympic movement behind us. We always share and put that history forward so that people don’t forget exactly what it is that we have done. We want people to remember that we have this historical thing. We feel it is extremely important to keep that alive for even the ones that don’t really have our best wishes. We keep those people, their memory of what they have done, and how they have accomplished things in the martial arts we keep that alive. We celebrate that every year at our annual reunion.

History: 1985 Dantai Supporters singnatuted to the support of the USAKF:

Ozawa, Osamu Advisor 8th Dan Nevada
Anderson, George President 8th Dan
Madden, Donald R. Chief of Coaching 8th Dan
Mikami, Takayuki, WUKO Official 7th Dan
Ochiai, Hidy, WUKO Official 7th Dan
Niikura, Katsumi Referee, Class A 8th Dan Michigan
Clark, Stephen Referee, Class B 7th Dan North Carolina
Kim, Dr. Jeung H. Referee, Class A 7th Dan New Jersey
Sakamukai, Masaharu Referee, Class A 7th Dan Deleware
Sugimoto, Koji WUKO Official 7th Dan Florida
Hickey, Pat Exec. Secretary 6th Dan
Jarrett, Roger Referee, Class B 6th Dan West Virginia
LaPuppet, Thos Treasurer 6th Dan New York
Miki, Minobu WUKO Official 6th Dan
California Nanay, John WUKO Official 6th Dan Illinois
Portnick, Charles Ph.D. Referee, Class A 6th Dan Ohio
Saal, Robert Referee, Class A 6th Dan
Santucci, Almerico WUKO Official 6th Dan
New Jersey Thiry, Julius WUKO Ref. Council 6th Dan Washington
Yamazaki, Kyoshi WUKO Official 6thDan California
Abele, Ridgeley Referee, Class A 5th Dan S. Carolina
Byrnes Pat Referee, Class A 5th Dan Pennsylvania
Coder, Jay Referee, Class A 5th Dan Kentucky
Cottrell, James B. Tm Serv Ad 5th Dan WV
Marcum, Bill Referee, Class A 5th Dan Ohio
Miyaki, Kunio Referee, Class A 5th Dan California
Santucci, Anita Referee, Class A 5th Dan NJ
Scarda, Bernie Referee, Class A 5th Dan New York
Stamper, Rich Referee, Class C 5th Dan
Watson, Robert. F. Referee, Class B 5th Dan
Yoshida, Junki WUKO Official 5th Dan Oregon
Dunphy, Michael Referee, Class A 4th Dan
Ellis, Jeff Referee, Class A 4th Dan
Hall, William L. III Referee, Class C 4th Dan Florida
Holderbaum, Jack Referee, Class C 4th Dan Hulton,
Carl WUKO Official 4th Dan CA
Igaki, Hideharu Referee, Class A 4th Dan California
Kattawar, Jerry Referee, Class A 4th Dan Mississippi
Kim, Karen Referee, Class A 4th Dan NJ
Slaughter, Leroy Referee, Class C 4th Dan Kentucky
Maritani, Yukioshi Referee, Class A 4th Dan CA
Mills, Jesse Referee, Class C 4th Dan Illinois
Stephens ,Dan Referee, Class A 4th Dan
Tsutsui, Gary Referee, Class A 4th Dan CA
White, John Referee, Class B 4th Dan New York
Cohn, Jeff Referee, Class C 3d Dan Illinois
Feldman, Larry Referee, Class C 3d Dan Ohio
Greaf, Robert Referee, Class C 3d Dan Pennsylvania
Sandler, Norman Referee, Class C 3d Dan New York
Myers, Paul Referee, Class A 2nd Dan IN
Jones, Kathy Referee, Class C 2nd Dan WA
Ray, Bernie Referee, Class A Illinois
Kennedy, RD Referee, Class B
Sorrento, Carmel Referee, Class C New York

7/10/03 -- Questions on Jitsu Academy Of Self Defense 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?

6/21/03 Question, Whd do most forms seem to start out with a block? Tom, No, I am not going nuts, I am probably there already. To say that most forms seem to start out with a block is merely creates an illusion and the word is loosley used. Beginner forms, as such, teach one to deal with the attack before responding with a counter attack. In advanced forms, initiated defends are often hidden attack actions. Sometime the forms start with a clearly observative stance and then move forward from there. To fully understand the kata one should be aware of the 4 declencions of kata and the presence of the kata mate, or kenka, hidden therein. Great kata demonstrates this absolutely. To gain the maximuv value from such kata, one must perform it with competency and clearly demonstrate the principles contained therein. This is the standard for international kata regulations. The problem is that the principles of a kata are rarely connected with its name. For example, the popular kata Batsai/Bassai/Palsek means, in Japanese, to break the fortress. However, that is not the principle of that form. For example, I am named George Anderson but knowing what the name means does not lead to an understanding of my principles. This demonstration of principles stands with salubriousness as the most important objectives of practice.

6/21/03 USAKF/USA/NKF Team Captain Mr. and Mrs Doug Selchan now have a new addition: McKenzi Ann Selchan

Did you hear about the Mystic who refused Novocain during a root canal? He wanted to transcend dental medication.

6/06/03 - Complement - Dean Beaty --Dear Sosei.... My path in life has traveled many routes not traveled before but the most important thing is something you once said to me many years ago that i hold with reverence! "it is not the size of the step but that one makes it in progression" I have been buried in my work and i think of you and what you have taught me in a large way. You and dave ames have had an exemplary influence on me in a family way,- one as a father and the other as a brother!

6/06/03 - Complement on Nationals --- Congratulations on your performance at the USAKF International World Championships! We are proud to be able to provide you with memories from this exciting event. We were able to capture some incredible action images of the competitors while they competed. To view and purchase these images simply go to www.championphoto.biz and follow the links. Also available are all images taken during the Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday evening. These are also available at www.championphoto.biz

4/28/03 - Complement - from Shihan John Fetzer, President and Ceo for the World Shorinji-ryu Ju-jutsu Association., Shorinji-ryu Ju-Jutsu, Shorin-ryu Matusumura Kenpo Karate, Philadelphia, PA. USA student of : Hanshi Kenneth Penland 8th Dan ---Great web site keep up the good work.

6/26/03 - Complement - from Sensei Derek Spratt, Zanshin Kai, Shukokai/Shotokan/Shito ryu --Gilmerton, Edinburgh, Scotland ---Nice to see an organization that is for the art and not politics keep up the good work

5/12/03 I am working on a project on Korean Martial Arts and I have some questions <Doctrgonz@aol.com> Grandmaster Anderson, I am working on a project on Korean Martial Arts and I had some questions I was hoping you might be able to help me with. I am looking to find out the original forms that were taught at the Song Moo Kwan, in what order and for what rank. I would also like to know the original belt order. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance in consideration of this request"The Journey is the Goal "

Response: Where are you living and what is your project? Do you practice Songmookwan and if so, who is your teacher? The forms I learned were the 5 Pyung-an, Yunbi, 3 Chulgi, Pal Sek So and Da, Kongsangoo, Ship-soo, Cheung Kwan, and Koyro (the old one). At first there was yellow and red and black, starting at 7th kyu. Before that in the groups I was with there was just white and brown belt starting at 3rd kyu, but I do not know if the Songmookwan went that way. The beginning grades were kicking, kicking, kicking and kicking and punching drills --- and mucho sparring. The beginning for us was-- First Dan The house form Kibon Hyung Il Cho - 5 Pyung-an - Chulgi 1 --Second - Chugi 2 - Pal-sek --- Third Dan - Chugli 3 - Kongsangoon ---The time was --1 dan to 2 dan -- 2 years --2 dan to 3 dan -- 3 years --3 dan to 4 dan -- 4 years And so on, you get the idea.Regards, George Anderson

5/02/03 --Subject: Pat Byrnes --Just a quick note to let you know that April 9th I had a bi-lateral knee replacement. So far my rehab is ahead of everyone's expectations. The come back is hard because I'm always tired. By summer I expect to be at 100 percent. I miss you and I hope to be up to travel in he near future. Respectfully, Bushi Karate Aikijutsu, Hatfield PA- USAKF Chief of Coaching.

4/10/03 -- Questions on Manchurian Kempo -Dayn DeRose ( US Ju-Jitsu, and before that, USAKF-NJ). DAYND@AOL.COM

I am doing a research article on the history of Koshiki ( Hard Contact in armor) Karate. I re-introduced Koshiki ( Mr. Robert Trias had originally been involved) to USAKF, with, in a demonstration at the Atlantic League Championships, in 1994. In a subsequent conversation, Mr. Anderson expressed to me that Koshiki looked a lot like "Kwanpo; a form of Manchurian Kempo". I was nonplussed at the time. Now, 10 years later, and volumes of research into the History of both the Shorinji Ryu Kenkokan and Koshiki Karatedo, the trail leads back to the Japanese colony of Manchukuo, a nation which no longer exists. Shoinji Kenkokan and it's bitter rival, Nippon Shorinji Kempo, both have their origins in that region, during the time just preceding America's entry into WWII. I would gladly quote and reference thoroughly any information Mr. Anderson would volunteer about this subject. In all these years, he has been the only person having any idea of what all this is about. Both Kori Hisataka ( the father of Masayuki) and Doshin So were involved with the Japanese Kwantung forces, in Manchuria. The true story has remained veiled by Japanese sources.

Anderson- Good to hear from you. One hint for you is that the Romanization , the conversion from eastern language words to an approximate or equivalent western word through the use or individual letters, is the bane of martial arts history writers. For the eastern historian the problem is even worse, dialects with special meanings are not understandable in by those out to the area – speaking is most difficult from area to area and the sense the thing is best presented in pictographic form, which you know is inexact to say the least. Even if you were Japanese and living in Japan, or Chinese and living in China the problem of understanding is acute. For the Japanese, the history lies in China and for the Chinese, there is no one China, just a people. Living there and speaking the idiom of the area, lends no special validity to the understanding, as is often noted, all the idiots in Spain speak Spanish. I had strong relations with GM Masafumi Suzuki of the Dai-nippon Seibukan in Kyoto, the person with whom Robert Trias was connected with in the Koshiki studies. As a matter of fact, I gave Suzuki’s eulogy at his funeral some years past and his clear wish was that the Seibukan follow my leadership, he so expressed that at the funeral meeting – Pat Hickey and Ridgley Abele were there and witnessed that. I also have a 9th Dan from him in the Japanese Hard Contact Karate. Mr. Takagi, 9th Dan JKA and President of JKF (FAJKO) sent me a letter which I still have which stated that the style of Masayuki Hisataka was not recognized in Japan, once again illustrating the problem. Now, I have studied Kwanpo – kwonbop – kwanbup – kwan-bup – intensely, and am somewhat practiced in the Kwan-bup bu, which definitely is a hard form of what is described as Kung Fu. It is all correctly called Manchurian Kempo. I believe that the use of hard contact, with or without the use for armor, was an integral part of the training, and the techniques reflect that. I have no special knowledge that I can put my hands on, but my karate genealogy and my study line goes like this----
George Anderson to:
-- Chull Hee Park (Founder of Kangdukwon)
-- In Byung Yun (Yun Moo Kwan Kwonbup – founder of Changmookwan)
-- Kanken Toyama (Shudokan) > Kanro Higashiona (Naha-Te) & Ankho Itosu (Shuri-Te) & Chosin Chibana (Shorin-Ryu)
George Anderson to:
---Choi Tong Choo & Kim Il Joo>Ro Byung Jick (Songmookwan) > Funakoshi Gichin (Shotokan)> Ankho Itosu (Shuri-Te) & Chosin Chibana (Shorin-Ryu)
George Anderson to:
----Robert Trias > Masafumi Suzuki (Seibukan Okinawan Goju) > Ei’ichi Miyazato, > Chojun Miyagi (Goju) > Kanro Higashiona (Naha-Te)

The story is that In Byung Yoon was a Korean boy living in Manchuria and learning Kwan-bup. He then moved to Shanghai for a short time and then to the Shudokan with Kanken Toyama where he and Toyama exchanged techniques and he learned karate. He moved to Korea and opened a gym under the Shudokan. For the Manchurian Kempo, I would also investigate the Ch’uan Fa of the Cheung Kwan grouping. The name Kwan-bup (often pronounce kwonpo, is a Three Kingdom pronunciation of Ch’uan Fa. Some main forms of this group was the Tang-soo Cheung Kwan and Nan Kwan. Two of the most advance practitioners of these forms are Kang Rhee from Memphis and Kim Pyung Soo from Texas. Nam Sook Lee of the huge Changmookwan was also of this lineage. Hwa Chung, the past president of the USTF also demonstrates these forms. I believe all Chosen-ryu, Changmookwan and Kangdukwon follow these patterns. I think you are correct in your search area and in the rivalries arising from conflicting methods and interests — which is interesting as the roots are the same for almost all the ‘Koshiki.” If you write anything on this I would be most interested.

World Congress IJJF - Jujitsu International Federation and a new President, Paul Hoglund of Sweden - by George Anderson, Chair, Central Technical Committee US Ju-Jitsu Main Site ---- This is the site put up by Slovenia

I took the trip as the official representative of the USA, Mike Piaser, head of the USJJ Referee Committee accompanied me. We took a direct flight to London and then on to Lubjiana, Slovenia. We met Frank Furst, JJIF General Secretary, and the Israeli and German delegations at the airport and we taken to Lubjiana by Robert Perc, the organizer for the Slovenian federation. The Treasure, Paul Hoglund, was running for IJJF President and there was some serious politicing going on. In fact they changed the voting structure to favor the incumbent president by ordering the agenda of -- first treasurer, then secretary, and then the president, he told me that that was the way they did things in Europe, which I later found out was a lie. He said that if Paul was not elected president, then he was completely to be gone.

Our goals were: Election of USJJ President Bethers as 2nd VP, setting a functional JJIF internet site, allowing us to contact countries in our area such as Panama, Bermuda, Trinidad, American representation in the World Games competition and US Representation on the JJIF World Referee Council. We heard what had been said for all these years: That a new and important develpment was that the World Games are the route to the IOC recognition and it was most important that the IOC Pres. Rogge asked the Natinoal Olympic Committees to support the International World Games Sports. Accordingly we would get money form the USOC. I was asked ho I was going to vote for president and I said I never talked about how I was going to vote or for whom I did vote.

The meetings started with the certifications of the delegates, voting numbered 18. A professional video record was made of the entire congress. The first item argued about was the order of the voting with the vote for treasurer being held first, followed by the 2nd VP and with the President last. This was a hard argument as it differed from all previous voting and was designed to eliminate Paul. The voting was approved in the order of President, VP and then the Treasurer . For the vote on president, both candidates a presentation of their plans. Paul went first followed by Rinaldo followed who gave a lengthy Power-Point. Paul Hoglund was elected. For the vote on the vice-president, I spoke for Bruce and Ignacio spoke for himself. Luis Baquena of Spain (former International Judo Federation President) also ran and was elected. Hoglund immediately made the outgoing president Rinaldo Orlandi a Honorary President for Life, a gracious gesture.

During the Gala Dinner we sat with the new elected President Paul Hoglund and Vice-President Baquena and when the dinner ended we were asked to have a brief private meeting. The upshot was that they reformed the Americas to suit the Olympic structure and formed a new Pan American Union with Ignacio from Uruguay as the name President and George Anderson as the Commissioner in the America and he was also named a Senior Advisor to the JJIF.

We stayed a the four star Union Hotel, which had marble everywhere, pubs nearby, and motorcycles and loud shouting all night long near my window which fronted on the street. The food was good, the town spotless, the people great, and the women tall, blond, and beautiful

The entire event was to the satisfaction of the US Ju-Jitsu Federation and we hope that the new leadership will move us forward to direct IOC recognition.

A bit of humor - Many thanks to Horst Reschke h.reschke@worldnet.att.net who writes: "I found the item below in the April 1867 issue of`Printers' Circular.'"

"A duel was fought in Texas lately, by Alexander Shott and John S. Nott. Nott was shot and Shott was not. In this case it was better to be Shott than Nott. There was a rumor that Nott was not shot, but Shott swears he shot Nott, which proves either that the shot Shott shot at Nott was not shot, or that Nott is shot notwithstanding."

March 10, 2003 Re Chinese- Korean roots From: Wayofancients@aol.com Dear Master Anderson, Your words have helped greatly. Master Tamper indeed has little or no interest, this is true, as far as I know. As for my instructor, he is open to any insight, as he/we seek what is more approriate for the situation. This is where the pgilosophy of Master Tamper enters. I have opened my own school and have been left pretty much on my own save when it is time to test for my next degree. I have studied various arts since I was nine years old. It was not until I became 26, however, that I sought to gain certi&Mac222;cation of any sort. My instructor, Mr. Mahoney, has been more of a guide as far as school operation rahter than a technical advisor. I am seeking this information because I wish to help my students (42 in number) understand morefully the arts, as well as &Mac222;nd what works best for them. It appears through my research that the system and forms taught are from various empty hand forms and limited weapons sets. Our forms include some from the I.T.F. as well as those from Mister Addessi. Tak-o-shodan, Nidan, and Sandan, Chon-ji, Tan-Gun and To-san, the 5 Pyung forms, Chulgi-shodan, Chung-Mu, Balsacso, Kungsagun, these are all of our empty hand forms taught. My instructor encourages study in other styles as well as the incorporation into the system, this way the art taught varies from instructor to instructor. I am interested in gaining accredidation through World Karate Federation, if at all possible. Could you please tell me how I may accomplish this? I feel my students and I would bene&Mac222;t greatly from this. If this would not be possible, however, I understand, and thank you for your time reading and responding to my E-mails. Sincerly, Garry Grimwood

3/27/03 -- Subject - a Powell Quote from Mike Antonides

When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush.

He answered by saying that, “Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return.”

It became very quiet in the room.

On 2/14/03 -- Searching Chang Moo Kwan instructor by the name of Chun Di Ki. --Willis Myers <willismyers@yahoo.com>

I know that this is a long shot but here goes anyway. Back in the 1970’s my instructor, James Clements, had a Chang Moo Kwan instructor by the name of Chun Di Ki. He lost contact with that instructor and has been trying for years to find him. I was wondering if your organization might have a directory that would list Mr. Chun Di Ki (if he is still teaching). If you do have any information on how we might contact Chun Di Ki the information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and patience.

On 2/14/03 -- Discussions with Martial Arts Journalist Charles Stepan <CHISHOLMRANGER@aol.com> wrote:

Stepan - why are you listed on the Shudokan web site?

Anderson-Because GGM Park’s (students Kim Pyung Soo, Chung Hwa, IJ Kim, Kang Rhee, George Anderson) teacher was a student of In Byung Yoon of the YMCA dojan in Seoul. In Byung Yoon was a student of and a shihan under Toyama Kanken and opened his dojang as a Shudokan school when he started teaching in Korea. His name is on the posted list from Toyama. This was still in the time of the low grade - Funakoshi was a &Mac222;fth dan - which dans later doubled and he became 10th. In Byung Yoon was listed as a shihan 4th grade, one of the highest of the time. Mr. Park’s techniqes relate directly to those of GGM Toyama. Mr. Park told me that his teacher practiced kwon-bup boo, a version to c’huan fa or kung fu which he shared with GMM Toyama and the GMM instructed him and ranked him in the Shudokan style. It is from here that GM Parks form come from.

Stepan -Yes this is right. The man known as the founder of the Jidokwan was also at the Shudokan and came later as a 7th degree. He took over an older name and really was the founder. He also is listed on the www in the Shihan List of the Shudokan. Ki Whang Kim was a 3rd dan under Toyama and when he came to the US he was offered the grade of 9th in Moodokwan. GM Park recognized him as his senior. Both Henry Cho and Jhoon Rhee were to be found in classes of GM Park at their 1st dan or under. Ki Whang Kim was directly from Toyama and that is one reason he was so close to Il Joo Kim. I would also like to stress that the Jidokwan is from the Shudokan .

Anderson - Why are you interested?

Stepan - Just curious, as we claim Byung In Yoon and Gae Bang Yun in Ji Do Kwan. Byung In Yun taught for a period of time at the Chosen Yun Moo Kwan where Sang Sup Chun, our founder taught Quan Bup Bu and Kong Soo Do. Kim Soo calls us ?Brothers.? Ki Whang Kim also clamed Byung In Hyun in his heritage. Interesting. Chuck

Anderson - Just a comment — I am sure that you are really in the know and thank you for recognizing my first name is George. It is not very often that I am called by that good name in my dealings in the arts. After over 30 years I am still George to my friends and family. I also note your title of respect to Grandmaster Chun. Would you tell him ?George ? said hello.

Stepan - That’s how you introduced yourself when I interviewed you years ago. --- On your web page messages it should be U Jin Kim of Atlanta and Kae Bae Chun, now of San Diego, formerly Y-town.

Anderson - Thanks for the note but I am not certain I will change the headings. I knew these masters a long time ago and that is the way they addressed themselves at that time, both verbally and in writing. These are great guys and I hold them in very high esteem. I have several message pages up, to which do you refer.

Stepan - Kae Bae Chun is my Grandmaster so I do know how to spell his name. U Jin Kim is the senior Ji Do Kwan person in the United States, so I know the correct spelling of his name, also. If you chose to misspell that names that's your perogative, I guess. For your information: Grandmaster Kae Bae Chun suffered a stroke while teaching class the day before Christmas. His right side suffered some paralysis but he is recuperating and making good progress.

Anderson - Well, if you understand the Romanization of Korean pronunciations, the spelling was adjusted from that of earlier times to conform to the way that it is thought that english speakers hear. For me that’s not the exact manner and I take the name correctly from the personal letters that he sent me. I am indeed sorry to hear about GM Chun. When you see him next ask him is he still has my hat we swapped over that game of golf at Firestone in Akron. And — I have spent much time with these two great masters and I do know them personally and professionally.

Stepan - For your information: Grandmaster Kae Bae Chun suffered a stroke while teaching class the day before Christmas. His right side suffered some paralysis but he is recuperating and making good progress. Kae Bae Chun is my Grandmaster so I do know how to spell his name. But George, it's a shame you don't know how to spell his name, ....it's on my certificate. I probably know more about the Korean pronunciation that you do. I was an advisor with the Korean army in 1951 - and GrandMaster Chun was just at my home in November. He was still playing scratch golf until his misfortune, and teaching classes every day.

Anderson - You woudn't any chance be Charles Stepan, would you?

Stepan -Dear Grandmaster (Is that better?)  Yes, this is Mr. Stepan.  I hope you picked up a copy of my book "Tae Kwon Do" - it's at Borders, Barnes and Noble, and on Amazon.com, among other places.  Came out rather well.  Didn't mean to be in your face previously but you upset me slightly (I'm old you know) when you refused to accept the proper spellings I offered. Thanks for the info - keep in touch.

Anderson- (Note, I since have met with this great guy at the Arnold Spectalar in Columbus this year and we had a great reunion.)

4/10/03 Discussion on Korean Karate styles name witheld

I’ve been doing some research because my son is now in Karate (brown belt) and is of the Song Moo Kwan lineage. I got recently hooked on digging up some history of the Kwans have found alot of contradictions exist out there. Some things noted in your bio that seem to be different then other research I’ve done and since you’ve actually met and trained with these folks I thought you might help. One being an indication that Il Joo Kim was teaching in the US as a student other then Ro’s. I was under the understanding that he recieved his black belt from Ro in Korea and was one of the original Song Moo Kwan instructors that came over to the US. Can you give me any info that would clarify this for me? Any specifcs on Il Joo and Ro that you can provide would be much appreciated. Also I noted that you really began your black belt march under Il Joo Kim and were actually quite high in his ranks which I’ve confrmed but I noticed that you don’t list a belt level recognition for Song Moo Kwan but do for two other Kwans. I found that interesting since you also had a photo of you with Ro and said you recieved your 3rd dan from him. Did you drop Song Moo Kwan and Il Joo Kim and ultimatly Ro? I hope you don’t mind the inquiry… I just fnd all of the history interesting… Who knows maybe I’ll end up with a book.

Response--I know Bob very well, he worked with me for some years in my roofng business and trained under me in of the classes I instructed. He is a fine master and is junior to me, and he was one of the 4 founders of the CTA. I am not at all certain the we are a direct reflection of Funakoshi. I do think that we are closest to Park Chull Hee, who was of the Shudokan, not the Shotokan although he and Funakoshi had the same teachers. We do the standard—- Pyung-an forms, Chulgi, Pal-sek Dai & Sho, Kong Sang Goon, Yun -bi, Cheung Kwan (which Funakoshi never did), Ro Hai, Empi etc. etc. Which ones did he learn from Chaney or Kim.

Thanks for your reply… I’ve not heard of the instructors you mentioned but you may know Bob Chaney whom I believe you may have trained with under Il Joo Kim. I’d be curious what Forms you teach in your classes… We utilize what I’d say can be traced back to the writings of Funokoshi most of which came from his two masters… Master Mattevi said he learned the forms directly from Il Joo Kim and I assume that Ro passed these to Kim since it was he who trained under Funokoshi… I figure this correct as these forms have been traced to other styles that track back to the teachers of Funokoshi. Best I can tell is that Tae Kwon Do really tracks back to Karate Do in Japan but originally came from Okinowa where the Chinese settled as part of a population exchange. Anyway, if you weren’t aware, Il Joo Kim returned to Korea, and Ro lives in Mpls, MN and his son teaches there. Sounds like Ro maintains a closed loop of folks there…. Here’s an interesting link for you to check out on Song Moo Kwan.

Response--Thanks for the note. You are correct in noting that history has been rewritten to correct misfortune in many cases. When Mr. Kim came to the US he was a student of Kim, Pyung-soo who was in turn a student of Park, Chull-hee, I had conversations with each of them and this what they told me. When Mr. Kim moved to Fairlawn at the Wyant Building, Mr. Ro came to visit and that is when the certificates of Mr. Park came down and Mr. Ro’s went up. Il Joo Kim was 6th dan at that time. Mr. Choi, Dong-joo came from Vietnam and was a student of Mr. Ro. Mr. Kim called Mr. Choi his ?brother.? Mr. Choi taught in the dojang under Mr. Choi and thus the introduction of the change of style.I was not the senior in Mr. Kim’s organization but was the first to reach 3rd dan and retested under Mr. Ro. Mr. Choi insists that the Song Moo Kwan is still inside me and I suppose it is. I have a high regard for Mr. Kim but have had no contact for many years. Therefore, the style is not listed as a top credential. I feel that if they wanted me there, I would be contacted to accomplish that. I suspect that they wouldn’t know what to do with me. By the way, where does your son practice. Tony Blanchard and Ronny Coleman are quite senior now and they are really ?good guys.?

Wow, wasn’t sure I’d hear from you again but glad I did. I suspect your emails get quite full over a period of time. Master teaches the forms that Kim taught, I believe they are of the Heiung type (not sure of spelling). I believe they have Kung fu origins but not sure on that one… but certainly from Ro. I only met Bob Chaney once. I think Bob is 7th or 8th now and is still in contact I believe with Kim in Korea. Master has been an excellant teacher for my son in the martial arts and his methods seem very effective. I suspect my son will make karate a life long persuit. He also likes working with Bo, escrima and wants to expand weapons so he’s exploring everything. He’s even talked about learning some Aikido once he gets his first Dan belt…(hopefully this summer.). Do you have any recommendations for a second style to study that compliments the tkd?

Response -- I have not seen Il Joo Kim since the early seventies. Bob Chaney was on his own and then I guess does whatever he wants. The forms that Il Joo Kim learned were the Pyung-an (Heian) group with Pal-sek (Batsai) sho and dai, Yun-bi (Empi), Kong San Goon (Kwankudai) , Jion, Ship-soo, Chulgi (Tekki) 1-2-3, Cheung-kwan and Kibon Hyung Il Cho (his form). I do not agree that these forms in his dimension are from GGM Ro. I think he is more closely the kibon of Park, Chull-hee. For continuing his study, I have various opinions but they probably wouldn’t be available to you. I suggest that you figure out whether you are doing Karate or Taekwondo and then bring your techniques to approved international standards before you move one. I looked at the link http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Stands/2914/history.html And it is not worth reading. There are many gross exaggerations, omissions and, factual errors. Wordings are unacceptable, the spelling and Romanization of terms are peculiar to the author and far off the beaten path. There are many good histories, and this is not one of them

I’m not sure why you can’t offer and opinion on continuing studies but I can accept that since after all my son doesn’t train under you. At the age of 14 I suspect my boy doesn’t need to worry to much about international standards as most I’ve looked at several and they won’t even offer a black belt until age 18. Having looked at the requirements for the federation and others, it appears most are based on age and time and less on what one actually knows and can do. He’s matched up with Federation students in non-fed sanctioned tourney’s and frankly he just out shined them in form and sparring…Pure TKD seems very limiting so I was thinking the generalist approach would be better for him just to keep him interested…. Its not important that he become a tenth degree or an international competitor… what is important is what he learns and how it can help him in life with confidence and ability. At 14 he’s only 5-1 and weights 88 pounds so he is very small for his age but at his last tourney he went up against 15,16 and 17 year olds in sparing and did very well….despite the size difference. The big thing was his confidence in his skill to get in the ring with kids that were 6’ and 150+ pounds. I sense you harbor some ill feelings toward Chaney in your writtings but will leave it at that. If you are aware of some good books or history available to read out there on the arts that is accurate I’d be very interested in knowing… As you said in one of your previous messages, little out there is factual and the Masters aren’t coming forth with the truth either. It’s amazing that there is so much politics in the arts. Kind of too bad.

Response -- I really like Bob Chaney and there is absolutely no ill feeling there at all. Between Bob and me there are no politics - that holds true for Il Joo and me Kim also. For me, politics in the arts can be defined as the push to preserve personal interests. Our interests simply do not collide in any way. For my recommendations: -I think your son should practice with an exacting teacher in the traditional kobudo under the International Okinawan Kobudo Federation- representative Major James Caldwell, and practice Kwon-bop with the highest ranking teacher available. To make the kata exact and to international standards, he must confine his initial karate practice to the exact kihon of one style, probably for you Shotokan, but Goju -Wado or Shito are also OK. Anything else will not open the doors for him if he is indeed talented and the effect will be that his potential will not be realized. Many karate players enjoy there local prestige but there is a big world out there. (There is a great difference between being a good amateur golfer player and playing on the professional tour.) He should attend our training seminars as possible as he will then be exposed to the above. You commented that he has matched up with Federation students in non-fed sanctioned tourney’s and frankly he just out shined them in form and sparring. That is great but realize that the majority of the people in the USA are not considered paragons of intelligence. For the masters coming forth - why should they? Lawyers get paid for their work, music teachers at a fine institute get high fees, investors in business get substantial returns, ministers of churches attain secure positions. Karate masters often give advice for free, teach for the same fees as unqualified instructors, get little return on their investment of time and expense of learning, and generally speaking, achieve no security at all. For our serious and dedicated students, with proven sincerity and who support the system and structure, we do come forth. For example, the Kwanmukan has a masters course, taught by me, which takes over 50 two hour lessons to complete. We also hold classes in the international quality of karate, ju-jitsu, kobudo, judo, and other arts in which there are agreed upon standards. Well anyway, you do hold a good conversation and I hope this short note will help clarify my chatter.

I didn't mean to imply masters were holding their teachings or opinions secret because I agree they do make a living on what they teach. What I was suggesting on the truth is the truth about the history of the Arts and true lineage. But I think you said it well when you said politics enter when personal interests are impacted and for some of them the truth would not bear out well against their past claims. I picked up quickly on the Shotokan and Goju- wado/shito styles you mentioned because I saw some kata videos out on some of their sites and noticed how close and maybe exact our kata is to it. My research shows that all of those descend from three people, Funakashi and the two Masters he learned from. The current TKD style kata’s I’ve seen are all more recent and don’t transcend back to the original kwans. I’ll have to look into Kobudo some more to see if that’s an option locally. I know there’s a local Gung Fu instructor but he really limits his numbers of students. I also have a friend who is a Tai Chi master but the 14 year old hasn’t developed an interest in that style of movement. Still would be interested in any good history writings you can recommend…

Response --The truth is a difficult thing because in the martial arts it depends on the level of the practitioner. That is, the information is not fed down, but instead, the lower ranks are in fact, inculcated into a point of view. For example, you could say that was good karate. I would say that was not true karate. A short story illustrates that point. I was in Hungary at the 1st World Cup with the 9th Dan Fusajiro Takagi, the highest rank in the Japan Karate Federation whose only teacher was Funakoshi. Seated with me were at least ten of the greatest masters of Europe. A fellow was giving a technical demonstration of Shotokan and Mr. Takagi queried the group as to what they thought of the demonstration. Nearly to a man they said it was great, which it was. When he asked me, I told him the man was accomplished, but that he was not showing the correct kihon for Shotokan. Takagi asked why I thought that since everyone else thought it was OK. I then explained the violations of Shotokan kihon. He said ?You are right,? to the chagrin of the others. That kind of understanding supported me as the President of the WUKO World Referee Council. Almost all the present great masters of the world have held kata licenses signed by me. In such a position, I had to be correct as a lot of styles and interests were in play and reputation rose and fell on my judgment. Karate is full of opinions looking for justification. Sometime, history is rewritten to adjust misfortune. Also, one must remember the language department axiom that: ?It is no intellectual feat to speak Spanish, all the idiots in Spain can do it.? —- And the ?fallacy of quantitative measurement? which states that just because there is a lot to measure and it is easily done, and many people do it, does not assign any special validity to the result. So it is with the large group of martial artists who see and do, hear and say, giving rise to the simple concept of ?Do? (Tao), Now for the origin of the katas, I see it this way. The line goes like this:

• George Anderson to:
• Chull Hee Park (Kangdukwon) > In Byung Yun (Changmookwan - Yun Moo Kwan Kwonbup) > Kanken Toyama (Shudokan) > Kanro Higashiona (Naha-Te) & Ankho Itosu (Shuri-Te) & Chosin Chibana (Shorin-Ryu)
  ---Choi Tong Choo & Kim Il Joo>Ro Byung Jick (Songmookwan) > Funakoshi Gichin (Shotokan)> Ankho Itosu (Shuri-Te) & Chosin Chibana (Shorin-Ryu)
• Masafumi Suzuki (Seibukan Okinawan Goju) > Ei’ichi Miyazato, > Chojun Miyagi (Goju) > Kanro Higashiona (Naha-Te)
• Kata
• Gichin Funakoshi - Made the Ten no kata omote and Taiyoku beginner forms Funakoshi actually only compose the most basic of kata which were based on the ancient 4 winds patterns.
• Ankho Itosu - made the Heian or Pyung-on forms extrapolated from the old Chinnen Kata Bushi Matsumura - did the Batsai forms
• Tode Sakagawa - did Kwankudai, in honor of teacher Kusanku Kong San Gohn (Kusanku) - a Chinese military attach who vistited Okinawa

The kihon or basics differ from Il Joo Kim, Gichin Funakoshi, Bushi Matsumura, and Ankho Itosu. The chambering, foot movements, kicking, elbow placement and shoulder movements are all part of the kihon and must be exact to the style of the form. There is no mix and match. Further, for your consideration, is the point that Goju is an aggressive attack form and Shotokan is defensive, if judged by their kihon.

George, I hope I’m not driving you nuts with all the questions…. but this has been an interesting conversation for me… You did confirm my research on our forms following up to the two masters of Funokoshi… I too ran into the info that said Funokoshi did the basic first couple in our series. One thing I can say about Master Mattevi is he is a stickler on forms being exacting, weather the exacting is the right exacting I couldn’t tell you with out something to compare to…. That’s one reason I think my kid does well in competition is that his stances are always solid and feet planted with the toes in the right direction etc… certainly it’s not the length of his forms because ours are much shorter than the ones I see from some schools. Even my untrained eye now seems to pick up when I see other schools with sloppy stances and such with out even knowing their forms I can think they are doing it wrong. Your note on Shotokan and Goju is interesting… Is that why most of our forms seem to start out with a block?

Response--No, I am not going must, I am probably there already. Most forms seem to start out with a block is merely an illusion to use the word loosely. Beginner forms as such teach to deal with the attack before responding with a counter attack.In advanced forms, initiated defends are often hidden attack actions. Sometime the forms start with a clearly observative stance and then move forward from there. To fully understand the kata one should be aware of the 4 declencions of kata and the presence of the kata mate, or kenka, hidden therein.Great kata demonstrate this absolutely. To gain the maximuv value from such kata, one must perform it with competency and clearly demonstrate the principles contained therein. This is the standard for international kata regulations.The problem is that the principles of a kata are rarely connected with its name. For example, the popular kata Batsai/Bassai/Palsek means, in Japanese, to break the fortress. However, that is not the principle of that form. For example, I am named George Anderson but knowing what the name means does not lead to an understanding of my principles.This demonstration of principles stands with salubriousness as the most important objectives of practice.

3/03/03 Questions about lineage of Master Gary Mattevi who trained under Bob Chaney Hi Mr. Anderson,

I’ve been doing some research because my son is now in Karate (brown belt) and is of the Song Moo Kwan lineage. I got recently hooked on digging up some history of the Kwans have found alot of contradictions exist out there. Some things noted in your bio that seem to be different then other research I’ve done and since you’ve actually met and trained with these folks I thought you might help. One being an indication that Il Joo Kim was teaching in the US as a student other then Ro’s. I was under the understanding that he recieved his black belt from Ro in Korea and was one of the original Song Moo Kwan instructors that came over to the US. Can you give me any info that would clarify this for me? Any specifics on Il Joo and Ro that you can provide would be much appreciated. Also I noted that you really began your black belt march under Il Joo Kim and were actually quite high in his ranks which I’ve confirmed but I noticed that you don’t list a belt level recognition for Song Moo Kwan but do for two other Kwans. I found that interesting since you also had a photo of you with Ro and said you recieved your 3rd dan from him. Did you drop Song Moo Kwan and Il Joo Kim and ultimatly Ro? I hope you don’t mind the inquiry… I just &Mac222;nd all of the history interesting… Who knows maybe I’ll end up with a book.

Reply---Thanks for the note. You are correct in noting that history has been rewritten to correct misfortune in many cases. When Mr. Kim came to the US he was a student of Kim, Pyung-soo who was in turn a student of Park, Chull-hee, I had conversations with each of them and this what they told me. When Mr. Kim moved to Fairlawn at the Wyant Building, Mr. Ro came to visit and that is when the certificates of Mr. Park came down and Mr. Ro’s went up. Il Joo Kim was 6th dan at that time. Mr. Choi, Dong-joo came from Vietnam and was a student of Mr. Ro. Mr. Kim called Mr. Choi his ?brother.? Mr. Choi taught in the dojang under Mr. Choi and thus the introduction of the change of style. I was not the senior in Mr. Kim’s organization but was the first to reach 3rd dan and retested under Mr. Ro. Mr. Choi insists that the Song Moo Kwan is still inside me and I suppose it is. I have a high regard for Mr. Kim but have had no contact for many years. Therefore, the style is not listed as a top credential. I feel that if they wanted me there, I would be contacted to accomplish that. I suspect that they wouldn’t know what to do with me. By the way, where does your son practice. Tony Blanchard and Ronny Coleman are quite senior now and they are really ?good guys.?

Reply to the reply --Thanks for your reply? I’ve not heard of the instructors you mentioned but you may know my son’s instructor. He is Master Gary Mattevi who trained under Bob Chaney whom I believe you may have trained with under Il Joo Kim. I’d be curious what Forms you teach in your classes? We utilize what I’d say can be traced back to the writings of Funokoshi most of which came from his two masters? Master Mattevi said he learned the forms directly from Il Joo Kim and I assume that Ro passed these to Kim since it was he who trained under Funokoshi? I figure this correct as these forms have been traced to other styles that track back to the teachers of Funokoshi. Best I can tell is that Tae Kwon Do really tracks back to Karate Do in Japan but originally came from Okinowa where the Chinese settled as part of a population exchange. Anyway, if you weren’t aware, Il Joo Kim returned to Korea, and Ro lives in Mpls, MN and his son teaches there. Sounds like Ro maintains a closed loop of folks there?. Here’s an interesting link for you to check out on Song Moo Kwan. http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Stands/2914/history.html

1/06/03 Comments on styles of old time Korean Karate-- Garry Grimwood <Wayofancients@aol.com>

I am a first Dan Student in the American Freestyle Martial Arts Academy. Our lineage as I understand it comes from Master Kim by way of Bob Chaney, unfortunately no noe seems to have much information regarding Master Kim. I have been trying desperately over the past 4 years to develope a detailed lineage chart and research paper regarding our current forms. Any and all information you could forward me would be greatly appreciated. I would love to know more about the men/women who made and continue to make the martial arts a tradition and way of life worth living.

Master Anderson, First may I say I have heard many great things about you, I am truly honored to have you respond. My Instructor is Pete Mahoney, 6th Degree under Grandmaster Andrew Tamper, and Rick Addessi. As I understand there may be some ill feeling towards Master Addessi. I am associated by him through Master Mahoney only and apologize for any thing in the past. I am deeply curious as to the more technical aspects I have seen some of your students demonstrate their forms, and their are some signifcant differences in the execution of these forms. I am told that ours are Korean in heritage; however, they do not resemble your students’ . So I guess I am looking at a break down of the forms, or prehaps some type of explaination as to how you execute the techniques and prehaps some insight as to why. For example one major difference would be preparation for our low block is to the opposite side of the body at the ear, as I have seen yours would be more located toward the center of ones body. I hope this helps explain the enormity of my quest. I also hope you may be of assistance.

Response--The differences that you describe are called the KIHON of the style. In the Shotokan system the chamber position for the low-section block I near the ear. In our opinion, this is a bit too high and we prefer it just a several inches lower. For the center of the body, we use the waist and when you are twisted the front becomes the side. Now, I am not sure that all our student do techniques in exactly the correct manner. That is a complicated subject and the deviations should not extend beyond 3rd degree black. However that may be, I am certain that your teacher are fine fellows, I know them well, but they do not have any qualifcation in the kihon of the Shotokan or for that matter, any other World Karate Federation, i.e. Wado, Goju, or Shito, Because of that, your attempt to study this is to be strongly commended but be warned that it will lead you directly away from the teachings of your instructor, which I don’t think you or they will be too happy with. Rick Addessi trained with Bob Chaney and is fine but the techniques do not conform to international standards. Bob Chaney worked with me for some time and was a direct student of IJ Kim who in turn studied with Korean Grandmaster Park Chull Hee of the Japanese Shudokan line, and Korean Grandmaster Ro Byung Jick of the Japanese Shotokan line, each of which have a different manner and philosophy of chambering. Andy Tamper is also a nice guy but I am amazed that he even has any interest in Karate as he has concentrated on a variant form of Kung Fu. For your direct teacher, I do not recognize the name or understand his teachings. My advice to you is to just do as they want you to. You will in no way be damaged. But don’t declare what you do to be any of the major styles of karate because you will not taken as such. Remember, the kihon of a style is very complicated, has many facets, and is easily read by those who have ?eyes to see and ears to hear.? Chambering or the hand is just one of those facets and is not really important as such but merely indicate the philosophy of the arts. i.e.: Shotokan, with its long stances is a defensive art and does not lend itself easily to attack whereas Goju is just the opposite.

Your words have helped greatly. Master Tamper indeed has little or no interest, this is true, as far as I know. As for my instructor, he is open to any insight, as he/we seek what is more approriate for the situation. This is where the pgilosophy of Master Tamper enters. I have opened my own school and have been left pretty much on my own save when it is time to test for my next degree. I have studied various arts since I was nine years old. It was not until I became 26, however, that I sought to gain certi&Mac222;cation of any sort. My instructor, Mr. Mahoney, has been more of a guide as far as school operation rahter than a technical advisor. I am seeking this information because I wish to help my students (42 in number) understand more fully the arts, as well as &Mac222;nd what works best for them. It appears through my research that the system and forms taught are from various empty hand forms and limited weapons sets. Our forms include some from the I.T.F. as well as those from Mister Addessi. Tak-o-shodan, Nidan, and Sandan Chon-ji, Tan-Gun and To-san. the 5 Pyung forms, Chulgi-shodan, Chung-Mu, Balsacso, Kungsagun. these are all of our empty hand forms taught. My instructor encourages study in other styles as well as the incorporation into the system, this way the art taught varies from instructor to instructor. I am interested in gaining accredidation through World Karate Federation, if at all possible. Could you please tell me how I may accomplish this? I feel my students and I would benefit greatly from this. If this would not be possible, however, I understand, and thank you for your time reading and responding to my E-mails.

It is always possible to attain certification through the USAKF and the CTA, the World Karate Federation is a closely held circumstance and the grade there is very difficult. For the USAKF and the CTA, you need to fill out the forms which are found on the forms and send current copies of you diplomas, together with the proper fees to the address listed there.

1/06/03 Seaching for Kang-Duk Won istructor - Sid Rubinfeld Chodan <Tkdsid@aol.com>

I am a first dan in the Kang Duk Kwan style of tae Kwon do. My master’s name is Jae Te Kim. He is a 7th dan with Korean Kang Duk Kwan. Is your organization affliated with, licensed by or charteered by the Korean Kang Duk Kwan?

Response--My teacher is Grandmaster Park Chull Hee, the founder of Kang Duk Won. He spends time at my home every year. I hold 9th dan with him. I also have a 9th dan from Nam Suk Lee, another student of In Byung Yun.

From Email Lost -- Olympic Money for Karate -- Relayed from Cyber StudioFrom: <RMontgo907@aol.com --- Omikarate@aol.com writes To: <usa-nkf@egroups.com Saturday, February 19, 2000

I had a chance to talk with PR Directors from other Olympic sportsfederations at the last year’s USOC PR Summit in Colorado Springs. They were saying that the majority of the funding for their sports comes from theircorporate sponsors. Karate needs to get to that level somehow. Does anyone have any connections? Aki

Our Response -- This is correct. Currently more money is being poured into Jujitsu especially in Europe than into karate. More corporate giants are jumping on the jujitsu road to the Olympics. It is less complicated in itself and less egos abound making it easier to get policy, positive changes, and marketing quickly to the top. Everyone in jujitsu also gladly shares knowledge to help all schools hold the knowledge needed to be a fair contender. Unlike traditional costly problems requiring sanction fee cost and red tape paper work just to learn the quality kata needed to contend fairly. etc.

From Email Lost - Goo comment on NC class by Hanshi Anderson --From: Deborah L Henderson <secondsister@juno.com>

Honshi Anderson, My twelve year old son Steven Henderson, recently attended the day long seminar you conducted in Asheville NC at the Center for Martial Arts. He is new to the martial arts, having started attending classes only a couple of months ago. I wanted to pass along his thanks to you for the wonderful seminar that you taught. It was truly an honor for him to learn directly from someone of your stature. It was also a pleasure to the parents, like myself, who watched part of the day's training. My son learned a great deal from the day even as a beginner. His enthusiasm levels are at an all time high now! I doubt if you will remember our conversation, but you mentioned that you could have someone send one of the smaller size gym bags to the Center for us to purchase. We have looked through your Web site to see if it is possible to buy one from there, but did not see it. I would like to get one for Steven's birthday which will be Nov. 1st. Please let us know if you can send one to the Center, or directly to us. Again...thank you for coming to Asheville. It was an honor to meet you in person. We hope to repeat the experience in the near future.

From Email Lost Subject: Park Chull Hee Michael J. Ryan, 9/3/99 mjr29@cornell.edu

Dear Hanshi Anderson, I have noticed on the world wide web that you are a direct student of Master Park Chull Hee and continue to have an active relationship with him. I am aware of a manual that Master Park wrote in the early 1950’s on the Kang Duk Won school of Taekwondo. I am very interested in obtaining a copy (or a reproduction) of that manual. My own martial arts lineage traces a winding path that reaches back to him through his student, the late Kum Chun Kim. I greatly appreciate any help you can offer me in tracking down the book. Respectfully, Michael Ryan

Response -- Dear Michael, Thanks for the note and we are interested in all the students of GM Park. I do talk to him very often and when he is in the USA he always comes and stays at my house. I received my 9th Dan from him some years ago and also have a 9th Dan with Nam Suk Lee, his gymnasium brother. Both are students of In Byung Yun, himself a student of Toyama Kanken, founder of the Shudokan in Japan. If your are interested in that, you can find a more complete story at http://www.wkf.org/shudokan.html. I do not have a copy of the book but the last time that he was here, I scanned the complete work and would be glad to send it to you on CD if you cover the costs involve. I am also interested in Kum Chun Kim, who he says was an unusually gifted student.