Wish I could be there! I'm having my Iaido instructor, Tim Shiomi Sensei back here again, the following weekend, to do a seminar on the Seito ****o Ryu kata, Gojushiho (AKA: Oh Ship Sa Bo in TSD/SBD). So my funds are gonna be tapped out a bit, for a lil' while.
Shiomi Sensei is a Nanna Dan (7th Degree) in Seito ****o Ryu from the late Kenzo Mabuni Soke, & a Go Dan in Toyama Ryu Iaido from Morioka Sensei, Kaicho of the Toyama Ryu Iaido kai. Shiomi Sensei is also the US rep for the Toyama Ryu Iaido kai, as well.
If anyone is interested, thats in FL, please let me know.
David
David,
I wish I could make it you yours as well...
We have Morio Hiaonna coming in for 4 days (Jan.17-20). My funds are thin at this time as well.
It's good to be back in contact with you again.
All the best,
Master Jay S. Penfil
TANG SOO!!!
Martial Art Style Tang Soo Do
Higaonna Sensei's phenomenal! I remember the 1st time I met him at a Gashuku back in the early 90's, we were doing a punch/block drill similar to Pak/Pak Da in Wing Chun. He moved my partner aside, and started punching me, I couldnt block a single one of his punches, he is extremely fast! I knew he had power, but didnt know how fast he was till then. He just giggled, lol. Are you hosting him, or are you just going to it? If you're hosting it, I know what you're talking about($), I heard. I hope you have alot of support for it.
David
Hi David,
No, I am just going to be a participant. One of his students opened a dojo here in Michigan about 45 minutes from me. We have established a good friendship and he invited me to attend. The fee is $269.00/per person.
I will report back to you after the event...
We are all looking forward to it. I can't imagine having him here in town and missing it!!!
Yours in Tang Soo Do,
Master Jay S. Penfil
TANG SOO!!!
Martial Art Style Tang Soo Do
Master Penfil,
It was great seeing you at Adam’s “Make a wish” tournament this weekend. Adam Lux is a spectacular martial artist and friend, and it was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon and raise money for charity.
After watching the camaraderie between yourself and the other Masters that attended, I asked Leo if he realized what a great privilege it has been to have so many great Masters and instructors embrace him as one of their own, and be willing to teach him so much.
He told me that he can’t describe how great he feels to go to a tournament over 400 miles from home and have great masters like you embrace him and show such genuine interest in everything about him.
He loves knowing that he can walk into any one of 20 Martial Arts Schools in Michigan, and find a friend that would welcome him to train.
I will be back in the office on Tuesday to confirm my calendar, but it looks like Leo will be able to attend your February seminar. He is really looking forward to it.
Thank you for showing Leo and Miranda such loving support, and thank Doug for working Leo’s corner during sparing.
Joe St.Amour
Joe,
As always, it was great to see you, Heather, Leo and Miranda!!!
It was awesome to see how when I first met you guys, Leo was as tall as my shoulder, and now he is my height or a little taller.
I am looking forward to having Leo participate in our seminar. i spoke with Master Zack Burns. He is hosting a tournament lter in the season and asked me to teach a seminar at his tournament.
I spoke with Adam yesterday on the phone for over an hour. He will be getting deeper involved with me as well.
You are right about Adam. he is a really great guy to work with. His head is on straight, and his heart is always in the right place...
Please give my best to Heather and the kids. I will look forward to hearing back from you soon.
If you have myspace, go to my page at: myspace.com/masterpenfil to see my photo albums. There is much there to share.
Yours in Tang Soo Do,
Master Jay S. Penfil
TANG SOO!!!
Martial Art Style Tang Soo Do