Kobudo Konnection Sept. 2007

Shibu, Associates, and Members:

I hope this finds everyone well. I am late getting the southern schedule out that will follow:

Oct. 4 6:30 pm Durham, NC sponsored by Sensei Gurganus

Oct. 5/6/7 Columbia, SC International Martial Arts Symposium sponsored by Kyoshi Ridgely Abele. Kyoshi Abele says it all when he says, ” The Premier Educational Event for Traditional Martial Arts in the U.S.” I hope to see as many there as possible. For further info go to www.shurite.com

Oct. 10 7:00 pm Satellite Beach, Fl. sponsored by Sensei Kabboord

Oct. 13 1:00 pm Orlando, Fl. sponsored by Sensei Binkley

This will be a short trip as the other dojos are unavailable during this time, so I am encouraging everyone to attend one of the scheduled training sessions.

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I am working on a schedule for the northeast and Canada so I can coordinate one trip before winter sets in. I had discussed a late Nov. weekend with the Canadian group, but I would like to change to an earlier weekend. I am requesting them to see if the weekend of the 15th thru 20th would be feasible.

Canada: need dates for around the 15th through 20th. Please let me know asap. Sensei Trombley could we change to the 17th at your dojo and 18th at Martin’s!

Northeast: need dates for weekend of the 10th, anywhere from 8th through 13th. Please let me know asap.

I appreciate your patience all year, so we’ll now move steadily forward.

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My rehab is doing well considering what we’ve been through here in Ky. We hadn’t had rain since May which lead to numerous problems that required a lot of damage control. In addition, the word control couldn’t match how many cattle escaped their farms in search of food. Food, there is none for them to eat, and the saga goes on and on. ……..

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Michael Green, a student in Durham, NC has successfully received a kidney transplant donated by his awsome sister. Both are doing well, and let’s keep their recovery in our prayers.

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Many thanks to those who have sent in your membership dues. Some of you sent too much which will be refunded when I see you. Our Trademark has come up for review after the first 6 years and the fees are costly to maintain a continuity in our lineage. I appreciate your attention to what matters.

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9th TSUI TOU EMBU TAI KAI ( THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF AKAMINE EITSUKE SENSEI; considered your grandfather in the dojo lineage.)

This will again be held in Florida at the Satellite Beach Dojo sponsored by Sensei Kabboords Family Martial Arts. This will be on Sunday January 13th 2008.

This year was a memorable gathering, and I am hoping that the next one will bring more dojo training in unison for this single purpose all over the world…..

Please mark your calendars and try to attend. It’s a good time to go south on a winter vacation. Anyone needing arrangements, just let us know.

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Just a note for you to be prepared for hell to come down on our web site. I am weary of plastic people and plastic waza. I have kept quiet too long. I will begin to write FACTS so that you will be eyes wide open.

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Thank you for taking the time to read this. I look forward to hearing from all of you. Please be safe and train smart.

Sensei

Devorah Yoshiko Dometrich
Kyoshi 8th Dan
U.S. So Honbu Cho
Ryu Kyu Kobudo Hozon Shinkokai

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