NEWS
| Web site to order Master Yagi's book | May 18th, 2008 |
| Master Meitatsu Yagi's book 'The Importance of Spiritual Karate' can also be ordered from the Volumes web site at www.volumesdirect.com | |
| Crests Available | May 18th, 2008 |
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Crests available - New Pricing Small $4 Large $9 10% off orders of 10 or more |
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| BC seminars | May 18th, 2008 |
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The BC seminars with Master Meitatsu Yagi will be hosted by Sensei Brad White from August 8 - August 10. For more information e-mail Sensei White at cmaamr@aol.com |
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| PEI - Gassyukku | May 18th, 2008 |
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The PEI Gassyukku will be July 18 - July 20 with Sensei Brock Vickerson and Sensei Akihito Yagi For more information e-mail Sensei Vickerson at brock@meibukankaratedojo.com |
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| Master Yagi Visiting Philippines | May 18th, 2008 |
| Master Meitatsu Yagi will be visiting Goshin Kai Martial Arts in the Philippines with Sensei Joel Anajao from May 29th - June 2nd, 2008. | |
| Master Yagi Visits Hong Kong | May 18th, 2008 |
| Master Meitatsu Yagi was in Hong Kong with Sensei John Hing Chung Leung and Sensei Tak Man Lau visiting and teaching seminars late in March. | |
| Master Yagi's Book Arrives! | Jan 20th, 2008 |
| The books are in and shipping has started! | |
| Master Yagi's Book | Jan 13th, 2008 |
| Importantance of Spiritual Karate has been delayed at the printers but should be done any day now. Ken Trebilcock will get the word out as soon as they arrive. | |
| Master Yagi's visit to BC | Jan 13th, 2008 |
| Master Yagi will be doing seminars in Maple Ridge, BC with Brad White hosting. Weekend seminars will be August 8th to August 10th with all karate practitioners, regardless of style, welcome to attend. For further details check out the web site www.wacademy.net or email Sensei Brad White cmaamr@aol.com | |
| “Importance of Spiritual Karate” by Master Meitatsu Yagi | Dec 23rd, 2007 |
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It is my pleasure to inform you the International Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu Karate-do Association has announced
the release of a new book by Master Meitatsu Yagi. The book is titled - "Importance of Spiritual Karate". This is a limited first print edition. Unfortunately the book will not be delivered for Christmas. We are expecting delivery within the first week or two of January. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this book, the book price is $40.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Funds can be sent to Ken Trebilcock who will accept a check or money order that is payable to Meitatsu Yagi. To read more information (click here) |
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| Seminars in Czech Republic | Nov 25th, 2007 |
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Master Meitatsu Yagi, Brad White and Steve Lyons had the honour of attending a seminar with our new
Meibukan family in the Czech Republic. Vaclav Simek (dojo sho), Drahomir Bilka, Jiri Matous and all the students of the Czech dojo made us feel right at home and very welcome. We enjoyed the pure water, fresh air and local food dishes. Between TV appearances, lunches with the town Mayor, castle tours and scenic drives, we also practiced karate. There will be another camp in the Czech Republic and for all who wish to attend, you will not regret it. The training is hard but the fun and comraderie outweighs all the aches and pains. Submitted by Steve Lyons |
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| Master Yagi’s Visit 2007 | Nov 4th, 2007 |
| Master Yagi has been home in Okinawa safe and sound for a couple weeks now. A very successful and productive visit which lasted a few weeks longer than we anticipated. Beginning with a trip to the Montreal Film Festival August 24/07 to view the screening of Kuro Obi. Master Yagi returned to Brantford to do some finishing work on his book. Finding some time available Master Yagi did some travelling to teach seminars. He was hosted by Brock Vickerson in PEI, Kim Marshall in Winnipeg, Bill Fournier in Kingston, Brian Thomas in Cambridge, Bob Toth in St Catherines, Steve Lyons in Glencoe, and did a week end of seminars in Brantford hosted by Ken Trebilcock. Master Yagi was also hosted by Vaclav Simek and Drahomir Bilka in the Czech Republic and was able to do some travelling with his wife Noriko after the seminars. Master Yagi shared his technical expertise in the application of Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu as well as stories from his past and some history. Venues were well attended and Master Yagi was very pleased to see so many new faces and of course all the regulars. | |
| Master Yagi’s Book | Nov 4th, 2007 |
| The book is scheduled to be back from the publisher for final proof in the next week. This means we should have copies for sale by December unless we have to send it back for corrections once again. | |
| Montreal World Film Festival | August 27th, 2007 |
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Several Meibukan practitioners travelled to Montreal for the screening of 'Kuro-Obi' which features Akihito
Yagi as the star of the film. Akihito Yagi is the president of IMGKA and is the eldest son of the IMGKA
Chairman, Master Meitatsu Yagi.
Master Meitatsu Yagi Flew in from Okinawa, Japan. Sensei Akihito Yagi came with the director and film company Wednesday, the 22nd and was going home on the 27th. Sensei Brock Vickerson, Norma Vickerson, Jason Carr and Liz Carr took the long drive from P.E.I. Sensei Steve Lyons and Dee Lyons attended from Glencoe, Ontario. Sensei Ken Trebilcock and Mary Marjanovic attended from Brantford, Ontario. Sensei Bill Fourier came for the evening screening on Saturday from Kingston Ontario. Master Meitatsu Yagi and Sensei Akihito Yagi organized a short kata demonstration for the movie audience. We were all involved in the demo which featured Sensei Akihito Yagi performing Seipai. I think we all thouroghly enjoyed the movie 'Kuro-Obi', and I can't wait to buy my copy. Kuro-Obi will open October 13/07 in Japan. Sensei Brock Vickerson was kind enough to send in some more information (Click Here) about this great movie. Thanks Brock! |
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| Master Meitatsu Yagi's Fall Visit 2007 | August 5th, 2007 |
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Master Yagi will be doing seminars and visiting this fall. We will have seminars at the Brantford Budokan
Dojo over the weekend on Friday September 28th, Saturday September 29th, and Sunday September 30th, 2007.
Cost for each seminar is $75.00 per seminar for IMGKA members and $85.00 per seminar for non-members. A
weekend package of all five (5) seminars is available at a cost of $250.00 which is to be prepaid by
September 14, 2007. Master Yagi has also agreed to teach open classes from Monday October 1st to Friday October 5th from 8 – 9:30pm at the Brantford Budokan Dojo. Cost for evening sessions is $20.00 per class. Click here for Details... |
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| Master Yagi Travels to Europe | July 8th, 2007 |
| Master Yagi will be travelling to the Czech Rep on October 7, 2007. Seminars are scheduled to run from October 10th–14th 2007 in Sokolov. From October 15th–18th, 2007, Master Yagi will visit other local countries close to the Czech Republic before returning to Canada. | |
| Niagara Falls Tournament | July 8th, 2007 |
| The Butoku Kai is putting on a tournament in Niagara Falls hosted by Sensei Bob Toth in St. Catharines. Master Yagi is attending this tournament as a guest on Saturday, October 20, 2007. Sensei Toth has sent tournament packages to all IMGKA dojo so anyone who wishes can attend. | |
| 'Kuro Obi' – Black Belt Movie | July 8th, 2007 |
| Kuro Obi ( Black Belt), the movie, was released at Cannes Film Festival in France in the Spring 2007. Now Kuro Obi, has been selected to be aired at the Montreal World Film Festival. Akihito Yagi, Master Yagi’s eldest son, is the star of the film, which was shot last fall. The Film Festival is running from August 23rd to September 3rd, 2007. | |
| Growing Again | April 10th, 2007 |
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Master Meitatsu Yagi and IMGKA welcome our newest members Meibukan Goju Karate Battleford Dojo, Sensei Nolan Losness Meibukan Goju Edmonton Dojo, Sensei Mona Quinton |
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| Crests and DVDS! | April 10th, 2007 |
| I have received a new shipment of crests and DVDs for anyone looking to purchase some. | |
| Sensei's Visits in October | April 10th, 2007 |
| After my recent visit to Okinawa I am happy to report Master Yagi is well and looking forward to a fall visit to be confirmed in July. | |
| Seminar Dates | October 4, 2006 |
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Brantford Oct 20, 21, 22 IMGKA seminars IMGKA meeting Saturday (4:45pm) Intensive Training with the Master Sunday (4:45pm) Brantford dojo seminar, Mon Oct 23, Contact Ken Trebilcock Alliston dojo seminar, Wed Oct 25, Contact Steve Lynch Kingston dojo seminar, Fri Oct 27, Contact Bill Fournier Cambridge dojo seminar, Mon Oct 30, Contact Brian Thomas Glencoe dojo seminar, Thurs Nov 2, Contact Steve Lyons BC Maple Ridge weekend, Nov 10, 11, 12 Contact Brad White |
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| We're growing again | September 5, 2006 |
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Master Meitatsu Yagi and IMGKA welcome our newest members. Sensei Elias Oliveira De Souza from Brazil, Sensei John Leung from Hong Kong, and Sensei Tom Bruno from MA,USA. |
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| More Great News from Okinawa | September 5, 2006 |
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Akihiro Yagi, true to form, again won 1st Place at the All Okinawa Karate-do
Association Championships just last week! Akihito Yagi beat out 200 candidates for the starring role in a karate action movie. He will be living in Tokyo while the movie is being shot. |
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| Master Yagi's Fall Trip | September 5, 2006 |
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I should have Sensei's arrival and departure dates confirmed in the next week or so. Once I have dates I will be able to talk to dojo teachers that indicated they would like dojo seminars and set dates. We have scheduled the next IMGKA meeting on Sat Oct 21st after the afternoon seminar. Sensei has not let me know about a teacher training session on that week end as of yet. |
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| Fall Seminars | July 13, 2006 |
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In talking with Master Meitatsu Yagi this week we have confirmed the weekend
of Friday October 20/06, Saturday October 21/06, and Sunday October 22/06 for
seminars in Brantford. At this time it is also tentaively planned that he will
be travelling to California for seminars as well. Click here for Details... |
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| Supplies | July, 2006 |
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We just got in a new supply of crests both large and small. We also recieved a new order of IMGKA DVD's for anyone who is interested. Excellent reference source. |
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| Master Yagi Returns | July, 2006 |
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As it stands now Sensei will be here either 3rd or 4th week of October. Spring trip will be May 2007. |
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| IMGKA Teachers Meeting April 29th | May, 2006 |
| IMGKA meeting minutes are complete and perused by Sensei before he left for Winnipeg, MB. | |
| Masters Spring Trip | May, 2006 |
| Another very busy trip for Master Yagi. His wife Noriko Yagi travelled with Sensei this time in celebration of there 30th wedding aniversary. With 9 venues and 16 seminars, Sensei was busy but very happy to see many new members and of course the rest of us. | |
| Growing Again | March 25th, 2006 |
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Master Meitatsu Yagi and IMGKA welcome our newest members Port Coquitlam Okinawan Arts Academy, Sensei Dan Antonsen Russian Gojyu-Ryu Meibukan, Sensei Nikola Baridze Georgian Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu, Sensei Otar Grdzelishvili |
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| Dai Sensei Memorial Ceremony & Demonstrations March 21, 2006 | March 25, 2006 |
| Master Meitatsu Yagi tells me they have been very busy in Okinawa preparing for Dai Sensei Yagi's Memorial Ceremony and March is fast approaching. We are expecting 30+ IMGKA members, representing about 10 IMGKA dojos. It should be a memorable event for all participants. | |
| IMGKA DVD | February 10, 2006 |
| Okinawa Traditional Karate-do Gojyu-Ryu DVD sets are still available. The DVD contains the entire Meibukan Gojyu Ryu syllabus performed by Master Yagi and Akihiro Yagi. There is also much treasured video of Dai Sensei performing kata and an interview. Box set containing 3 DVDs $150 CDN. Anybody needing their copy e-mail budokan@sympatico.ca | |
| Growing Again | February 10th, 2006 |
| Master Meitatsu Yagi and IMGKA welcome our newest members Yushinkai Karate, Sensei Steve Lynch and Anna Lynch | |
| Spring IMGKA Seminars in Brantford 2006 | February 10, 2006 |
| Click here for Details... | |
| IMGKA DVD | October 22, 2005 |
| The DVD will be ready in the next week or so. Master Yagi has finished the final editing. The DVD contains the entire Meibukan Gojyu Ryu syllabus performed by Master Yagi and Akihiro Yagi. There is also much treasured video of Dai Sensei performing kata and an interview. Box set containing 3 DVDs $150 CDN. | |
| Growing Again | October 22, 2005 |
| Master Meitatsu Yagi and IMGKA welcome our newest members who joined over the summer. Winnipeg Goju Dojo and Sensei Kim Marshall and Heiwakan Dojo and Sensei Tim Henrich of Boston. | |
| Finalized date for Okinawa in March | Sept 28, 2005 |
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3rd Anniversary of our late Grand Master Meitoku Yagi Date: Tues March 21 2006 (National holiday in Japan) Place: National Theatre Okinawa |
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| Two Sons Two Champions | August 13, 2005 |
| Master Yagi Meitatsu is the proud father of two champion sons. Akihiro Yagi took first in the Adult Kata Championships in the All Okinawa Karate-Do Association Championships in June and today Akihito Yagi took first place in the Adult Jiyu-Kumite in the All Okinawa Karate-Do Championships. | |
| Dai Sensei Celebration Package | July 19, 2005 |
| Steve Lyons has been working hard to iron out the details and finally it is ready. I think it was worth waiting for... Click here for details | |
| Celebration of Dai Sensei Meitoku Yagi | June 22, 2005 |
| Steve Lyons has been working with a travel agent to put together a tour package for this trip in March 2006 and it is looking good so far. Package will cover transportation, 10 day accommodation; breakfast included. More details to follow. | |
| Master Meitatsu Yagi's First Granddaughter Born | June 13, 2005 |
| Proud grandfather Master Meitatsu Yagi let us know that his first granddaughter has arrived. Congratulations Akihiro and Chisato Yagi. | |
| All Okinawa Kata and Kumite Championships | June 12, 2005 |
| Another great job for Mr. Akihiro Yagi taking 1st in the adult kata division for the second year in a row. Mr. Hiroaki Kinjo took 3rd place in adult kumite division. | |
| Master Meitatsu Yagi - Taiwan | March 19, 2005 |
| In the past Master Meitatsu Yagi has traveled many times to Taiwan with his father / master Dai Sensei Meitoku Yagi, who was invited as the head of Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu, to the International Martial Arts Exhibition. Now, as the head of Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu, Master Meitatsu Yagi has been invited to Taiwan to attend the International Martial Arts Exhibition from April 1 to April 5, 2005. | |
| Master Meitatsu Yagi - Philippines | March 19, 2005 |
| Continuing to spread IMGKA worldwide, Master Meitatsu Yagi will be doing seminars in a new dojo in the Philippines from April 17 to April 23, 2005. | |
| Greetings from Master Meitatsu Yagi | Feb 12, 2005 |
| Talking with Sensei recently he said he is looking forward to his seminars and seeing everyone again. He wanted me to say 'Hello' to everybody. | |
| Congratulations | Feb 12, 2005 |
| Great news for Okinawa, Akihiro Yagi is to marry his longtime girlfriend (and she is a beauty) Chisato on March 4, 2005. | |
| Master Meitatsu Yagi Magazine Interview | Nov 4, 2004 |
| Master Yagi's interview done by Sensei Bob Toth will be in the Asian Journal of Martial Arts which comes out in November. I usually pick up my copy at Chapters. | |
| Kata Competition | Nov 4, 2004 |
| The IMGKA hombu dojo attended a kata competition September 19th, 2004. Akihito Yagi placed 1st and Akihiro Yagi placed second as did Azuma-san in his division. I hear from a reliable source that although it was a first competition for many of the ladies at the hombu dojo they did well and put on a good show. | |
| Grand Opening of ITC | Sept 20, 2004 |
| The Grand Opening on August 29th was a great success with demonstrations from Master Chinen's Shorin-Ryu, Master Shimoji's Uechin-Ryu group and Master Meitatsu Yagi's Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu group. All facets of each style were demostrated much to the delight of the audience. It was truly an international event with participants from India, Italy, Canada, USA, France and England. In our group, we all did demonstrations including memorable performances by Master Meitatsu Yagi, Akihito Yagi and Akihiro Yagi. The members of the hombu dojo were well represented and did a great job organizing and showing Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu Karate-Do. Afterwards the birthday celebration for Master Meitatsu Yagi and Master Chinen was great with tons of food, refeshments and talking with people from different parts of the world all sharing their passion for Okinawan Karate. It was a great day and evening and one that I will cherish in my memories of Okinawa. I would also like to thank my travelling buddies, namely Steve Lyons, Brad White, Dan Spicer, Geoff Pearce, Carl and Alec Wheeler. Thank you all for your time and the memories. | |
| ISC Web Page Link | July 23, 2004 |
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The Official ISC Web Page can be found at this link. http://www.okinawakarate.jp/english/index.html |
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| Terminology Added To Site | July 23, 2004 |
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Basic Japanese translations are available at the 'Kata Info' section of this
site. Click here to view. |
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| Master Meitatsu Yagi Biograghy Added | July 23, 2004 |
| Master Meitatsu Yagi's biography is available online under his welcome on the home page of this site. Click here to view this information. | |
| Brochure of International Studying Center | May 24, 2004 |
| Sensei Meitatsu Yagi gave us a copy of a Brochure of the International Studying Center to put here on the web page. Click here to view the Brochure page by page. | |
| Grand Opening of International Studying Center | May 1, 2004 |
| Sensei Meitatsu Yagi offically informed us that the Grand Opening of The Okinawa Traditional Karate-do Kubudo International Studying Center will happen on August 29, 2004. Click here to see what was presented to us by Sensei at the Brantford Seminars on May 1, 2004. This is the official name of the facility, not the International Training Center (ITC) as we reported in the March 24 news entry. | |
| Grand Opening of the ITC in Okinawa | March 24, 2004 |
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Sensei Meitatsu Yagi welcomes any IMGKA members to the Grand Opening of the
International Training Center in Yomitan Village in Okinawa. There will be seniors, teachers and students from Okinawa, Europe, Mainland Japan, and North America from the following three styles: Shorin-Ryu, Gojyu-Ryu and Uechi-Ryu. The Opening will take place on August 29, 2004. |
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| Okinawa Trip (Nov 14 - Dec 1) | Dec 21, 2003 |
| It was another great trip for Steve Lyons and myself (Ken) this year. Training daily with Meitatsu Yagi Sensei at the Hombu Dojo in Naha was detailed and invigorating. Many thanks to Sensei, his wife Noriko and his sons Akihito and Akihiro for their hospitality and good times. We met, trained, and spent a lot of time with some new friends from Angus, Ontario (Barrie Area), Steve and Anna Lynch (www.yushinkaikarate.com). Its easier being thousands of miles away from home when you have many great friends like Takeshi and Amiko Miyagi of Georges Resaurant (http://www.cosmos.ne.jp/george/), Nancy, Yasumoto, Kirichi and the seniors at the Hombu Dojo. Thank you all. | |
| Meibukan Videos Featuring Sensei (Japanese Language) | Dec 21, 2003 |
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Great videos with the entire syllabus featuring Sensei Meitatsu Yagi and
Akihito Yagi in Japanese Language. English Language set coming soon. 3 tape set; Each tape $80 USD, $115 CDN; Complete Set $240 USD, $330 CDN. |
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| New IMGKA Dojo | Oct 7, 2003 |
| A warm welcome to the newest IMGKA dojo in Iran and Sensei Mohammad Reza Attaran. | |
| ITC To Open Next Year | Oct 7, 2003 |
| The Okinawan International Training Center will open in August, 2004 | |
| News about Dai Sensei's Funeral from Ken Trebilcock | Febuary 22, 2003 |
| I spoke with Sensei Meitatsu Yagi this week. He was very grateful for all the cards, letters, e-mails and flowers sent to the family in respect to his fathers passing. He said that over 1000 people attended the funeral and came to Okinawa including Rajesh Thakkar from India, Carl Wheeler and Mike Borowsky from Canada. | |
| Master Meitoku Yagi: | Febuary 7, 2003 |
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Meitatsu Yagi Sensei has informed us of the passing of his father, Master Meitoku Yagi,
Friday morning at 11:40 AM Okinawa time. The funeral will be held on Sunday, Febuary 9,
2003 in Naha, Okinawa. The karate world has suffered a tremendous loss of a great master, visionary and teacher and our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Yagi family. |
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| Crests: | January 24, 2003 |
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Ken Trebilcock has a selection of crests in: 3 inch Meibukan family crest - $5 each 4 inch International - $12 each. |
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| Registration Cheques: | January 24, 2003 |
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Please make registration cheques payable to Ken Trebilcock, not I.M.G.K.A. Dojo certificates and registration cards will be in the mail shortly. |
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| IMGKA Renewals: | December 23, 2002 |
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It is that time of the year again and membership renewal is fast approaching
as per the guidelines. Sensei has asked this year that we all provide a passport
photo of chief instructors along with dojo contact information for the web page.
Paid yudansha will also be listed with thier respective dojo. Sensei will be here in April and May 2003. If you are interested in having a seminar(s) I will be co-ordinating his itinerary in January and will be receiving proposals at that time. |
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| New Dojos: | December 23, 2002 |
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A warm welcome to the new dojos who have joined the IMGKA family! Mr. John Looney, from South Williamson, Kentucky and Mr. Martin Nicholson, from Qualicum, British Columbia. |
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