Okinawan Karate Training

Okinawan Karate Training

After a sabbatical from Karate training, due to completing Seminary and preparations for Ordination to the Priesthood, etc., I have finally returned to part-time training in Okinawan Karate.

I developed a passion and desire to learn the Martial Arts when I was about 10 years old; and have studied off and on since I was about 15 years old.

I studied three separate times under Kyoshi Alan Dollar (who earned the rank of Kyoshi Nanadan, 7th degree black belt, in November, 2000). Under his instruction I earned the Rank of 3 Kyu or Brown Belt. http://alandollar.com/

I studied for a short period under Sensei Dollar's senior student, Sensei Doug Achterberg, before my sabbatical. http://1shoken.com

I have returned, as a Brown Belt, to study under another of Kyoshi Dollar's senior students, Sensei Justin LaVasse at his Dojo, The Bamboo Village. http://thebamboovillage.com

This time, however, I have returned to study with my son, Brian!It is an exciting time for father and son to be able to study and practise together. I am also working out and practicing with my son and a few people from church.

The style is that of Pangainoon Chuan 'Fa (half hard/ half soft)- the style of the Tiger, Crane, and Dragon. It was later renamed Uechi Ryu Karate Do in honor of the Kanbun Uechi who learned this art in China and brought it back to Okinawa.