Hi H & S :-) We have been battling a host of viruses that attacked our network and have literally taken out a couple of our computers. I have lost most of my...
Hi All, Just to let you know that the May editions of two International magazines will be featuring articles written by myself. Samurai Arti Marziale (Italy)...
Hoosain Narker
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Apr 2, 2004 8:31 am
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Hi All, Just to let you know that the May editions of two International magazines will be featuring articles written by myself. Samurai Arti Marziale (Italy)...
Hoosain Narker
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Apr 2, 2004 9:07 am
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Hi Howard-san, This is a good perennial question; I was just discussing the same subject with someone a few days ago. I believe anyone that has the opportunity...
Dear All, 1996 January Shihan:Davd C Cook-Sweden Shihan:Dave Jonkers-Holland 1998 October Kaicho:Hoosain Narker-South Africa 1998 December...
sensei
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Apr 2, 2004 4:42 pm
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Dear Members, In my opinion the jo is not a traditional Okinawan weapon. If you look at the history of the jo in Japan and compare all of the information on...
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Apr 2, 2004 7:24 pm
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... Garry-san! How the heck are you? ... person ... a ... I suspect you are correct, especially since you spent so many years over there. I do believe it...
Hi All, On Saturday over three hundred & fifty guests attended the High Tea Fund Raising effort organised by Aysha Narker under the auspices of Ashihara Karate...
Hoosain Narker
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Apr 4, 2004 7:51 pm
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... Well, howdy G *lol* ... I understand. I've been battling Alabama pine pollen for almost three weeks. I feel as though I've been taken out. ... Gary, I'm...
Hi Everyone, We are having our annual training camp here in Colorado Springs on April 16th, 17th and 18th. Anyone interested in more information can contact me...
Hi Howard, I'm staying busy..as usual ;-) I have a lot on my plate...if you know what I mean. ... Yes, I agree. There are indeed many reputable and more...
Dear Howard San and All, You wrote ................ ... Thanks for starting what I consider an interesting thread. Haven't been too active for quite a while...
Hoosain Narker
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Apr 5, 2004 9:05 pm
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I know that this will take up bandwidth, but what the heck. For what has seemed an eternity :-) after returning from Japan, I am happy to say that I will be...
I know that this will take up bandwidth, but what the heck. For what has seemed an eternity :-) after returning from Japan, I am happy to say that I will be...
... look at the history of the jo in Japan and compare all of the information on the restoration of the kobudo of Okinawa you will not find the jo present. ......
Hi Howard, Sorry for the late reply, but I've been sick and busy. ... I do remember this. Something about the South shall rise again?:-) ... Okay, it's both...
“Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.” – George Washington Carver [Non-text portions of this message have...
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Apr 8, 2004 1:50 am
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... Greeting Mario I hope this finds you and yours in good health. You may or may not remember me by wrote a while back about sanchin and sanseiru combine...
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Apr 8, 2004 6:37 am
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Dan, One question here. I was under the impression if the Jo fell into the weapons it was in Okinawan Bukiho (Old style kobudo) .... and in jo , info that...
Doing Ok I guess Diana, Wife is still ill, grandmother is worse and were having Hospice in to help us with her. A lot of stress and little time to train with...
Ron, I hear that -- and stress is one big way to take out the old immune system. Do whatever you can to keep yourself in good shape so you can be of help to ...
Opps.. let me clarify.... Wife being ill is from a progressive neurological disorder that has developed the last few years. I didn't think about this going out...
If I may be so bold, despite what others have stated, short staff (Jo) techniques do exist on Okinawa and the "Northern Ryukyus". However these forms are not...
Ringwood, NJ Sensei Chuck Merriman, 8th Dan of Okinawa Gojuryu Karate, has endorsed the Punch/Block Power ChargerTM developed by Martial Arts Development...
Hi All, One of the last great karate icons of the 20th century has fallen. Grand Master Peter G. Urban, Ph.D. passed away peacefully early this morning, April...
Hoosain Narker
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Apr 9, 2004 9:32 pm
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Be An Optimist At All Times By Brian Tracy Everyone wants to be physically healthy. You want to be mentally healthy as well. The true measure of "mental...
Hoosain Narker
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Apr 10, 2004 8:04 pm
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Hi All, Just to let you know that in June, accompanied by my wife Aysha, a practising karateka herself, we will be visiting Australia and New Zealand. We will...
Breakthrough Thinking By Brian Tracy A major obstacle to creative thinking is the fear of criticism, the fear of ridicule, scorn or rejection. We have been...
Hoosain Narker
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Apr 11, 2004 6:35 pm
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Dear Members, In response to Mike's question about the use of the Jo on Okinawa. The only time I have witnessed the Jo being demonstrated or practiced on...