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MO’O DRAGON is the incor-poration of four of the most effi-cient fighting systems of ourtime. Hawaiian Lua, JapaneseKempo, Chinese Wing Chun,and Filipino stick & knifefighting (Arnis and Kali).MO’O DRAGON’s main focusis to teach each art separatelybut simultaneously so the stu-dent can benefit from all 4philosophies of training; teach-ing each art separately allows foreach art to be passed on to the future gen-erations.
The art of Hawaiian Lua goes backto the 1600’s, but currently the Kaihewalufamily Lua system is the most effective andrespected Lua system in the world. This Luasystem utilizes every part of the body toneutralize and control the opponent.Hawaiian Lua is known as the art of bonebreaking and dislocation.
Japanese Kempo was brought tothe mainland in 1922 and it is one of themost well know systems in the world.Kempo is known for its empty hand tech-niques, joint locking, throwing, andweapons training. Kempomeans: “The Lawof the Fist”
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2010 KilohanaCalendar ofEvents 2
President’sLetter 6
Aloha! 7
Burning Desire 7
The Mega SelfDefense Program 8
Kenpo ‘Ohana 9
Camp BushidoWest 2009 10
2009 Deep RootsSeminar andAnnual AwardsBanquet 10
Volume 9 Issue 3
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Wing Chun is a southernChinese form of boxing. A WingChun practitioner will developa heightened sense of touch,the ability to trap his oppo-nent’s limbs, and close rangemartial skills.
Arnis & Kali consists ofboth weapons training as wellas empty handed attack and
defense. A common sayingamong practitioners of Filipino arts
is, “The stick trains the hand and the handtrains the stick”.
Each of the above Martial Art sys-tems, regardless of the philosophy of train-ing, offer a complete system, from emptyhand techniques, to kata or forms, andweapons training. By combining the 4philosophies of Hawaiian, Japanese, Chi-nese, and Filipino training, the student willdevelop well rounded and effective martialart skill.
The 4 Dragon System, is based onbalance, internal and external energy,physics and the natural elements. Depend-ing on the culture, some say there are fourelements (i.e. Greek culture) or 5 elementsfor (i.e. Japanese, Chinese and other Bud-dhist cultures).
If you have any questions please let meknow.
Mahalo Nui,Professor Carlos de LeonFounder of Mo’o Dragon SystemHachidan 8th degree KempoWing Chun, Arnis and KaliKapena Hiku 7th degree Hawaiian Luawww.kumulua.com ■
Mo’o Dragons Join Kilohana
JJaannuuaarryyJAN 9 ISLAND BLEND SEMINARSAT Redwood City, CA
Instructor: Professor James MuroContact Sensei Stephen Tuazon(650) 361-8329
JAN 16 GRAPPLING SEMINARSAT Twin Cities Judo Club
113 C StreetMarysville, CA 95901Noon – 4:00 p.m.Instructor: Professor Charlie RobinsonContact Professor Charlie Robinson at (530) [email protected]
JAN 16 ISLAND BLEND SEMINARSAT Concord, CA
Instructor: Professor James MuroContact Professor Carlos De Leon(925) 200-2075www.kumulua.com
JAN 17 KILOHANA BOARD MEETINGSUN Suigetsukan
103 International Blvd.Oakland, CA 94606Contact Sensei Jonathan [email protected](510) 414-8235
JAN 23 KILOHANA SEIFUKUJITSU SAT MASSAGE CLASS. First class of a six-month session.
Head instructor: Professor James MuroTrain For Life17680 Butterfield Blvd., Suite 200 Morgan Hill, CA 95037Contact Sensei Rowdy Hall(408) 422-3774
JAN 24 DANZAN RYU JU JITSU SUN FUJIN GOSHIN NO MAKI CLINIC
Pacific Self Defense Academy atEsteller Martial Arts977 Manor Ave.San Leandro, CA 9457910:00 amInstructor: Professor Bob McKeanContact Sensei Chris Nicholas(510) [email protected]
JAN 30 JUDO COACH CERTIFICATION CLINICSAT Shinbukan Dojo
1 West Campbell AveCampbell, CA 95008 Room 50Instructor: Professor Charlie RobinsonContact Sensei Hans Ingebretsen(408) [email protected]
FFeebbrruuaarryyFEB 5-7 KOKUA CONFERENCEFRI-SUN Exploring the depths of Danzan Ryu
High Sierra Ju Jitsu120 Woodland Ave. Suite BReno, NV 89509Instructors: Professor Geoff Lane, Professor Mike Belzer, Sensei Hans Ingebretsen, Sensei Kevin Colton, Sensei Frank Ferris, others TBAContact Sensei Frank Ferris(775) 747-1758
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The Kilohana Chronicles is the official newsletter of the Kilohana Martial Arts Association (Kilohana) and is mailed free-of-charge to itschartered dojos. The contents of this newsletter may not reflect the
opinion of its editor, the Board of Directors of the Kilohana Martial ArtsAssociation, its Senior Advisers, Standards Board, or its members.
© 2009 The Kilohana Martial Arts Association Unless otherwise noted, all articles, photographs, and illustrations areproperty of Kilohana and may not be reproduced without the written
permission of Kilohana.The Kilohana Chronicles is published three times a year.
Editor and Layout: Ben LujanContributing Photographer: Ernie DeMoss
Submissions are preferred in electronic form. They can be sent to: [email protected]
All other inquiries can be directed to:[email protected]
or(408) 558-9438
All physical correspondence can be addressed to:Kilohana Martial Arts Association1821 S. Bascom Ave., #230Campbell, CA 95008
Kilohana’s “Hombu” dojo is:Suigetsukan103 International Blvd.Oakland CA 94606-2823(510) 452-3941
Note: As of January 1, 2010, Jason Inay will assume the role of Editor for the Kilohana Chronicles
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FEB 27 SUIGETSUKAN YOUTH AND ADULT SAT KATA TOURNAMENT
Suigetsukan103 International Blvd.Oakland, CA 94606Contact Sensei Gina Rossi(510) 452-3941
MMaarrcchhMAR 7 KILOHANA BOARD MEETING SUN Train For Life
17680 Butterfield Blvd., Suite 200 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 10:00 am – 12:00pmContact Sensei Jonathan [email protected](510)414-8235
MAR 7 KU’I LIMA WORKOUTSUN Train For Life
17680 Butterfield Blvd., Suite 200 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 12:30 pm – 2:30 pmInstructor: TBAContact Professor Mike Esmailzadeh(510) [email protected]
MAR 20 SHINBUKAN SHIAISAT Shinbukan, Campbell Community Center,
1 West Campbell Ave.Campbell, CA 95008, Room M50Contact Sensei Hans Ingebretsen(408) [email protected]
MAR 20 KILOHANA SEIFUKUJITSUSAT MASSAGE CLASS
Part 3/6of a six-month massage courseHead instructor: Professor James MuroTrain For Life17680 Butterfield Blvd., Suite 200 Morgan Hill, CA 95037Contact Sensei Rowdy Hall(408) 422-3774
MAR 20 FUSUIKAN SPRING KATA CLASSIC SAT JU JITSU TOURNAMENT
Redwood Acres Fair GroundsEureka, CAContact Shihan Richard Pietrelli(707) 443-1725
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KKiilloohhaannaa OOffffiicceerrssSenior Advisors:
Professor Libert O’SullivanOlohe Solomon KaihewaluProfessor Charlie RobinsonGreat Grand Master Ming LumGreat Grand Master Al NovakGrand Master Max TogisalaGrand Master Bob Maschmeier
Executive Board:President: Hans IngebretsenVice President: Joa SchwinnVice President: Clayton ConradSecretary/Sgt. at Arms: Ben LujanTreasurer: Helen SassoneDirector of Communications: Brian SassoneMembership Director: Al Bito
Director of Weapons Training:
Suro Jason Inay
Standards Board:James Muro Michael EsmailzadehJason Inay Russ CoelhoDale Kahoun Richard PietrelliAl Ikemoto Arthur GonzalezJack CarterHans Ingebretsen
Regional Directors:Hawaiian Director: Bruce Raney British and European Director:
Stephen Nicholls
2008-2009
FEB 20 KILOHANA SEIFUKUJITSUMASSAGE CLASSPart 2/6 of a six-month massage courseHead instructor: Professor James MuroTrain For Life17680 Butterfield Blvd., Suite 200 Morgan Hill, CA 95037Contact Sensei Rowdy Hall(408) 422-3774
FEB 20-21 LOCK FLOWS, ELBOW CHAINS & SAT-SUN GRAPPLING SETS SEMINAR
Spokane, WAInstructor: Sensei Hans IngebretsenContact Sigung Michael Whittle(509) 838-3713
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MAR 28 WING CHUN KUNG FU SEMINARSUN Instructor: Sifu Gary Lam
Suigetsukan103 International Blvd.Oakland, CA 946069:30 am - 3:30 pmContact: Sifu Greg [email protected]
APR 10-11 BOB KRULL MEMORIAL SAT-SUN WORKOUT
Self Defense Institute41899 Albrae St. Fremont, CA 94538Contact Sensei Mike Tucker(408) 946-2494Now a Kilohana event!
APR 17 KILOHANA SEIFUKUJITSUSAT MASSAGE CLASS
Part 4/6 of a six-month massage courseHead instructor: Professor James MuroTrain For Life17680 Butterfield Blvd., Suite 200 Morgan Hill, CA 95037Contact Sensei Rowdy Hall(408) 422-3774
APR 15-18 AJJF NATIONAL CONVENTIONTHU-SUN Gold Country Casino
4020 Olive Hwy Oroville, CA www.chicokodenkan.comThis is an American Judo and Jujitsu Federation event
APR 24* GRAPPLING SUMMITSAT Judo, Ju Jitsu & Wrestling groundwork
Train For Life17680 Butterfield Blvd., Suite 200 Morgan Hill, CA 9503710:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Proposed instructors:ChuckJefferson, Hans Ingebretsen, Daniel Thomas
MMaayyMAY 1 MOKOMOKO INVITATIONAL SAT KARATE, JU JITSU & ESKRIMA
TOURNAMENTMain Gym, Campbell Community Center1 West Campbell Ave.Campbell, CA 95008 Contact Sensei Hans Ingebretsen(408) [email protected]
MAY 14-16 CAMP DANZAN RYUFRI-SUN Mt. Cross Camp
7795 Hwy 9Ben Lomond, CA 95005http://www.alamedajujitsu.org/cdzr.htmlAn Alameda Jujitsu Alumni, Inc.sponsored event
MAY 22 KILOHANA SEIFUKUJITSUSAT MASSAGE CLASS
Part 5/6 of a six-month massage courseHead instructor: Professor James MuroTrain For Life17680 Butterfield Blvd., Suite 200 Morgan Hill, CA 95037Contact Sensei Rowdy Hall(408) 422-3774
MAY 22 MOUNTAIN STORM SPRING FLINGSAT Combat Jujitsu, Freestyle Jujitsu, Knife
Sparring, and Sumo tournamentMountain Storm Dojo598 S. Washington St.Sonora, CA 95370Contact Sensei Chantilly Ortiz(209) 533-3929
MAY 30* KILOHANA BOARD MEETING AND SUN KU’I LIMA WORKOUT
Location TBAInstructor: Professor James MuroContact Professor Mike Esmailzadeh(510) [email protected]
JJuunneeJUN 19 KILOHANA SEIFUKUJITSUSAT MASSAGE CLASS
Part 6/6 of a six-month massage courseHead instructor: Professor James MuroTrain For Life17680 Butterfield Blvd., Suite 200 Morgan Hill, CA 95037Contact Sensei Rowdy Hall(408) 422-3774
JUN 19 GATHERING OF THE DARK BROTHERHOODSHINBUKAN SKIRMISHPyrate Rendezvous and dojo fundraiserSword, knife, boarding ax and sash fighting seminar and Buccaneer’s PartyCampbell, CA Contact The Dread Captain Hans(408) [email protected]
AUG 28-29 KNIVES IN THE WOODSSAT-SUN Crescent City, CA
Contact Professor Bob [email protected] contact Professor McKean for course prerequisites. This is a Pacific Jujitsu Alliance Event
SSeepptteemmbbeerrSEP 11* KILOHANA BEACH WORKOUTSUN AND BOARD MEETING
Crissy Field, San Francisco, CAContact Sensei Joa Schwinn (707) 523-3200 [email protected]
SEP 19 LUA SEMINARSUN Shinbukan Home Dojo
1269 El Moro Dr.Campbell, CA 95008Instructor: ‘Olohe Solomon KaihewaluContact Kumu Hans Ingebretsen (408) [email protected] www.Shinbukandojo.com
OOccttoobbeerrOCT 2-3 ANNUAL KILOHANASAT-SUN BLACK BELT WEEKEND
Guest Instructors TBAOpen to Danzan Ryu shodan and up on Saturday, sankyu and up on SundaySuigetsukan103 International Blvd.Oakland, CA 94606Contact Sensei Jonathan [email protected](510) 414-8235www.kilohana.org
OCT 16 LUA SEMINARSAT Concord, CA
Instructor: ‘Olohe Solomon KaihewaluContact Kumu Carlos de Leon(925) [email protected]
NNoovveemmbbeerrNOV 6 FUSUIKAN FALL KATA CLASSIC SAT JU JITSU TOURNAMENT
Redwood Acres Fair Grounds Eureka, CAContact Shihan Richard Pietrelli(707) 443-1725
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JUN 25-27* CAMP KILOHANAFRI-SUN Pietrelli Family Ranch
Hydesville, CAContact Shihan Richard Pietrelli(707) 443-1725www.kilohana.org
JJuullyyJUL 5-9 CAMP BUSHIDO WEST JUDO AND MON-FRI JU JITSU TRAINING CAMP
Old Oak Ranch15244 Old Oak Ranch RoadSonora, CA 95370Contact Sensei Charlie Robinson (530) [email protected] orSensei Hans Ingebretsen (408) 377-1787 [email protected] or Sensei Joa Schwinn (707) 523-3200 [email protected]
AAuugguussttAUG 20-22 OHANA 2010FRI-SUN Sheraton Park Hotel at the
Anaheim Resort1855 South Harbor BoulevardAnaheim CA, 92802Hosted by Shoshin Ryu Yudanshakaiwww.ohana2010.webs.com
AUG 28-29 NORTH BAY DEVELOPMENTAL SAT-SUN SHIAI AND REFEREE CERTIFICATION
Petaluma Community Center320 N McDowell BlvdPetaluma, CA 94954Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm referee classroom instruction, on-mat qualification during Sunday shiaiSunday 8:00am tournament/shiai registration 10:00am tournament/shiai beginsParticipants must belong to either United States Judo Association or United States Judo Federation
As a show of support for and to encourage attendance at the Ohana 2010 event,
Kilohana’s Executive Board has chosen not tohost its annual Kufferath Masters Seminar in
2010
NOV 13* DEEP ROOTS SEMINAR ANDSAT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
Location and instructors TBAContact Sensei Hans Ingebretsen(408) [email protected]
NOV 20 MOUNTAIN STORM FALL INVITATIONALSAT Combat Jujitsu, Freestyle Jujitsu, Knife
Sparring, and Sumo tournamentMountain Storm Dojo598 S. Washington St.Sonora, CA 95370Contact Sensei Chantilly Ortiz(209) 533-3929
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EEvveennttss YYeett TToo BBee SScchheedduulleeddESKRIMA GATHERINGContact Suro Jason [email protected]
EUROPEAN GASSHUKUContact Sensei Stephen [email protected]
*Date and/or location subject to change
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
I would like to welcome Sensei Jonathan Largentas the new Kilohana president, and I wish him many longhours of hard work (I am a realist, folks!), which will keepKilohana fresh, vigorous and innovative. Jonathan has beenactive in Kilohana for many years, and I feel very confidentin his abilities. He will be counting, I’m sure, on people step-ping up to the plate to help him run the organization. If youbelieve in what we do, it is your giri (obligation) to lend ahand. None of the events and functions we put on happen bythemselves – somebody has to roll up their sleeves and dothe work. Make a commitment to yourself and the organiza-tion right now, and let’s make 2010 a wonderful year!
Mahalo to my staff that assisted me during the lasttwo years – Joa Schwinn and Clayton Conrad as vice presi-dents, Helen Sassone as treasurer, Brian Sassone as web-master, Al Bito as registration chairman, and especially BenLujan, who served as secretary and newsletter editor, andworked his Lujan buns off.
We have built something here that needs to last,and it is based on community. We are social animals, andKilohana is our family. We need to remember, too, to sup-port the larger martial artcommunity that Kilohana ispart of. A perfect way thatyou can support the largerDanzan Ryu community, forinstance, is by attending the2010 ‘Ohana in Aneheim, CAon August 20-22. At thisevent, people from all the var-ious Danzan Ryu organiza-tions get together to honorthe memory of ProfessorHenry Okazaki and spend theweekend training. We havechosen this year not to holdour annual Kufferath MastersSeminar, encouraging ourpeople instead to attend‘Ohana.
As we keep our eyeson the horizon, it is important also to remember the peoplewho paved the way for us to be here. For us in Kilohana, thatmeans Professor Sig Kufferath. The year 2011 will be his100th birthday, and his daughter Leslee has plans for a fullweekend of training and celebrating to honor her father. Weare looking at President’s day weekend in February of 2011to hold this event, and I would like to see all of our people atthat seminar, as we pay tribute to the founder of our organ-ization.
I feel a fresh wind blowing, and it feels good to thinkabout the future of our organization. We have made it overmany hurdles, and we have many adventures ahead of us.Let’s get busy and make 2010 our best year yet.See you on the mat!
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Sensei Ingebretsen andDojo Mama Sue McDonnell
Aloha!With the coming of the new year, so begins a new
chapter in Kilohana. I am deeply honored to be the next Kilo-hana president. I was 17 when Kilohana was formed, and ithas been a continuous and influential part of my life. Fromthe first Gasshuku on the banks of the Eel River to the mostrecent Deep Roots Seminar in Campbell, I’ve had the honorand extreme fortune of learning from and training with phe-nomenal martial artists. It is through these interactions thatI have made many friends and established relationships thatpermeate every aspect of my life.
We all owe our sincerest gratitude to Sensei HansIngebretsen for his many years of dedication and service tothe organization. Hans’ generosity, integrity, and enthusi-asm are infectious and have helped to establish a trajectoryfor our organization that is truly astronomical. His selfless
dedication and tireless efforts in promoting Kilohana havecreated opportunities that will contribute to both our indi-vidual and organizational growth for many years to come. Iwill maintain this sense of dedication to and love for the or-ganization that he has imprinted upon me and all of us. Weare all indebted to you Hans. Thank you.
I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of Hans’administration: Vice Presidents Joa Schwinn and ClaytonConrad, Secretary/Sergeant at Arms Ben Lujan, Member-ship Director Al Bito, Treasurer Helen Sassone, and Web-master/Director of Communications Brian Sassone.Without them, all of the wonderful events over the past twoyears would not have been possible. When you next seethese people, please offer them your thanks.
The future for Kilohana is very bright indeed. In ad-dition to the Kui Lima workouts,
22001100--22001111 KKiilloohhaannaa EExxeeccuuttiivvee BBooaarrddPresident: Jonathan Largent Vice President: Matt Olson
Secretary/Sgt. at Arms: Lucas Lineback Membership Director: Hans Ingebretsen
Treasurer: Helen Sassone Director of Communications: Brian Sassone
Burning DesireBy Professor James MuroPhotos from the collection of Prof. Muro
In the martial arts,learningis an art in and of itself, in fact, in theart of learning you must “experiencepart of it”. Experience is still one ofthe best teachers you can have. Myteacher once told me “to know isgood but to understand is better”.And understanding comes from ex-perience. This is why school teachers set up learning experi-ences as part of their lesson plans. Learning will take placedespite the ability of the teacher to teach and despite themethods used by the teacher or school. Learning takes placebest where there is a “burning desire” to learn, to experience,to problem solve and strive for perfection to quench thatthirst for the unknown. Multi-faceted learning takes placesimultaneously on the physical level, the mental level andthe spiritual level. And often many moral lessons are learnedalong the way.
A young prospective student once came to learnfrom a well-known martial arts master. The master told thisyoung student to come back in a week’s time if he reallywanted to learn, because he only accepted students whowere serious about their training. The student left and cameback a week later. Again the master told him to leave and re-turn in another week if he really wanted to learn. This wenton for 10 more weeks. Finally the student asked what he
was lacking The master replied “ I am trying to build a burn-ing desire for knowledge in you”. This is necessary in order tolearn what I have to teach you. The student replied” I do notquite understand”. The master said “ follow me if you reallywant to know and understand”.
The young prospect followed the master to the backof his home where there was a small river. The mastergrabbed the young student’s head and shoved it under thewater. He held the student’s head under for a long period.The student struggled but could not free himself. Just whenhe thought he could no longer hold his breath, the old masterbrought him back out of the water. The master asked the stu-dent what he had experienced. The student only knew thatthe master had nearly drowned him and felt that his lungswould nearly burst, he stated “he felt a burning desire tobreathe”.
The old master replied “exactly, you had a burningdesire to breathe”. When your desire to learn and train is asstrong as your desire to breathe, then you will be ready tolearn what I have to teach you.
Of course, this story constitutesan extreme case. However, it does illus-trate an important point. Our level ofawareness and consciousness are height-ened when we are temporarily deprivedof an instructor and his knowledge. Thisexperience helps to increase productivelearning because a better appreciationlevel has been reached. ■77 Professor Muro
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The Mega Self Defense Programby Kumu Lua Kate DeMoss, Ph.D.
A unique self defense program entirely de-signed for the visually impaired has emerged fromLondon, England and has already spread to theWest Coast. The two men behind it, SenseiStephen Nicholls and Alan Gutsell, of theBritish Kodenkan Ju Jitsu, have spent threeyears of close cooperation with the visuallyimpaired community to devise the Mega SelfDefense Program (Mega means eye in Japan-ese). It teaches specifically designed self de-fense techniques. Rooted in traditional martial arts, thosetechniques have been adapted to the specific requirementsand abilities of the visually impaired community in order toaddress its specific issues: How does one target one’s at-tacker and defend oneself if one cannot see? What does onedo when one cannot make a quick escape? What are the lawsand regulations that allow one to protect oneself and howdo these differ for the visually impaired?
This program has already met tremendous suc-
cess in Europe. Classes are being taught andenthusiastically embraced on a weekly basis.Requests for the curriculum are now comingin from numerous European countries. Twointerviews of Sensei Nicholls discussing the program havealready been aired by the BBC. And markedly, the Royal Na-tional Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is now promoting anddistributing the program.
In the USA, it was introduced last October withinstructors attending a training certification workshop at theLighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Fran-cisco. The Lighthouse now endorses the program as a per-manent facility with monthly classes being offered initiallyto the 3000 members of their mailing list. The Guide Dogsfor the Blind, in San Rafael, has given recognition to the pro-gram through their 6,000 alumni Newsletter, and contactshave been established with the California Veterans Adminis-tration.
The Mega Program is comprised of a two prongedteaching approach. The first part is a “coach the coaches” cer-tification program, recognized and distributed through Ko-denkan International and Enabling Safety. This involvesteaching tools, sensitivity training, a full understanding ofthe curriculum ranging from theory to hands on techniques,and a comprehensive study of the different causes and typesof visual impairment. The second part of the program is thestudent curriculum. The students need to address the differ-ent causes and motivations for assault, threat recognition,threat response, the legalities of self-defense, the rights toprotect a guide dog under threat, and many other often un-addressed issues. The Mega Program also provides greaterunderstanding of spatial awareness, personal rights, and the physical aspects of self defense.
The course addresses the particular vulnerabilityof the visually impaired community, considered a target byboth criminals and bullies. While teaching over twenty sem-inars to the visually impaired, both Stephen and Alan haveconsistently encountered multiple victims of assault.
An additional unique feature of the Mega Self De-fense Program is the possibility of employment it offers tothose in the visually impaired community. Umit Turkesev, aTurkish National, was tortured into blindness. Three months
after losing his right eye to torture, he lost threeribs, one and a half kidneys, and the use of hisleft eye to cancer. He suffered a terrible lackof self confidence and was afraid to leave hishouse. After a five month internship in theMega Self Defense Program, he has now es-tablished the first self defense school for theblind by the blind in the world.
The program has been developed fordistribution of quality self defense instruction to
the whole visually impaired community of the world. In-structors are currently being certified in England, France,Scotland, Spain, Germany, and the USA. If you are interestedin becoming a certified instructor in the United States, pleasecontact Kate DeMoss at [email protected] . If youwould like more information about the program, the web-site is:
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seminars, camps, tournaments, and banquet, we will be es-tablishing a massage board and implementing a massagecertification program under the direction of Professor JamesMuro. These massage classes will be conducted on amonthly basis for 6 months. In 2010, the Kilohana executiveboard has decided to cancel the Master’s Seminar in orderto encourage a strong Kilohana presence at the Ohana inAnaheim, California. Additionally, Kilohana will be assistingto put on the Bob Krull Memorial weekend in April. I hope tosee you all there in order to make these events successful.We continue to work to foster relationships with other or-ganizations in order to open the doors of opportunity for or-ganizational diversification and growth.
As you can see from the calendar of events, there isa lot going on. Participation in these events helps to forge thefamilial bonds that form this organization. Kilohana, likeany group or family, is only as strong as the members thatcomprise it. We all must give to the organization, and it is
through this collective effort thatit evolves, strengthens, and givesback to us. Many people havecome forward to offer their helpto smooth the transition and tokeep Kilohana strong and vi-brant. I am ever-grateful and inawe of this support. As presi-dent, I will do my best to con-tinue the precedent set by thosewho masterfully created and
walked this path before me, while bringing my own uniqueperspective. I would like to thank all of you—past, present,and future— for forming this solid, yet flexible foundationthat is Kilohana. I look forward to training with all of you inthe future…..see you on the mat!
Sensei Jonathan Largent ■
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From left to right, ProfessorMichael Esmailzadeh, SenseiJonathan Largent, and Shihan
Richard Pietrelli
Kenpo ‘OhanaBy Sensei Hans Ingebretsen
Almost 100 participants attended the firstKilohana Kekoa Kenpo/Kempo ‘Ohana Gathering, whichfeatured many of the top names in the kenpo world. Held onSeptember 18 – 20 and hosted by Sensei David Crouch andSensei Joa Schwinn at Seika Ryu Martial Arts in Santa Rosa,California, this charity event featured three days of fasthands and furious feet. From the initial Friday night classessto the final classes on Sunday morning, the dojo was packedand on fire with energy as session after session, the mat wasfilled kenpoists working each other over.
The teaching roster featured a who’s who from thekenpo world, and included Sigung Steve LaBounty, Profes-sor James Muro, Dr. Ron Chapel, Professor Bob White, Mas-ter Bill Chun, Jr., Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu, Professor JohnSepulveda, Professor Ted Sumner, Professor Vinton Koklich,Sensei Hans Ingebretsen, Grandmaster Bob Maschmeier,Professor Pat Tyrrell, Sifu Tim Gaskell and Professor BobAustin. Also in attendance were Great Grandmaster MingLum, Great Grandmaster Al Novak and GrandmasterMichael DeAlba. Many styles were represented, includingAmerican Kenpo, Kosho Ryu Kenpo, Sublevel Four Kenpo,Goshin Jitsu Kenpo/Chinese Kempo, Hawaiian Lua, Ka-jukenbo, Tracy Kenpo, Ku’i Lima Kenpo, and InternationalKenpo Karate Jujitsu.
All of the teachers donated their time to the event,as it was a fund raiser for two charity groups. We were ableto raise enough to donate $1,250 apiece to the Sonoma
OLD OAK RANCH, SONORA, CALIFORNIA
EVERY ROOM IN THE HILL TOP LODGEIS AIR CONDITIONED. THIS INCLUDESBOTH MAT AREAS. SITUATED IN THE
HEART OF THE GOLD RUSH COUNTRY, THEAREA HAS MANY PLACES TO VISIT, INCLUDING YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK.DEER AND WILD TURKEYS WANDER THE CAMP AREA, THERE IS A CREEK
WITH BROOK TROUT, AND BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS.JULY 5–9, 2010
CAMP 2010 WILL PROVIDE FULL DAYS OF TRAINING, IN BOTH JUDO AND JU JITSU.
YOU WILL ABLE TO TRAIN IN EITHER OR BOTH ARTS. OTHER CAMP BENEFITS
THREE HOT MEALS BROUGHT TO THE LODGE EVERY DAY, A LARGE SWIMMING POOL, OUR OWN SNACK BAR WITH KITCHEN, AND THE OLD OAKRANCH STAFF THAT REALLY CARE ABOUT THE CAMP BUSHIDO CAMPERS.THEY KEEP THE LODGE EMACULATE, AND THE COFFEE BAR ON ALL OF THE
TIME. www.campbushido.com
County YMCA Women’s Shelter and to the Royal FamilyKid’s Camp, both of which provide safe harbor and servicesfor abused women and children. The generosity of the teach-ers who shared their time and knowledge at this event is tobe applauded – it was obvious that each of them broughttheir “A” game and each taught from their heart.
A big mahalo is owed to Elisa Semmons, who tookcare of registration, kept the continuity going, and generallywas the glue that kept the event together all weekend.Thanks go out also to Kristina Baker and her son Michael,who ran the Saturday night luau. One word here, folks –“yum!” Yes, the food was outstanding, and it was great to seeeveryone rubbing elbows and relaxing and talking story withthe masters. Big mahalo also to Ron Keaton, who shot thevideo of the event. Ron is the Eveready bunny of videogra-phy, having shot video at Kilohana events for many yearsnow.
Many of the instructors and participants took theopportunity after the event to do some sightseeing. MichaelDeAlba, Bob Austin, Chris Spann, Ron Keaton and I accom-panied Sensei Pedro Porem and his group (who came all theway from Portugal for the event) to San Francisco to see theSamurai exhibit at the Asian Art Musuem and to soak up theatmosphere and great food at Tommy’s Joynt. For me, atleast, it was a perfect end to a fantastic weekend. Plans havebeen made to hold another Kenpo/Kempo ‘Ohana in threeyears – plenty long enough for the bruises to heal, I think.■
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of “the boards”, show-casing their precision,control, and consider-able polish. Shinbukan’scandidates put togethersequences of techniques,focusing on transition,creativity, and personalinterpretations of thearts.
The seminarthen got underway withProfessor Bob McKean,who delved into the self-defense ori-ented Fujin Goshin No Maki. Grand
Camp Bushido West 2009by Kumu Lua Kate DeMoss, Ph.D.
Old Oak Ranch, nestled inthe Sierra foothills near Sonora, Cali-fornia was the scenic location for the an-nual Camp Bushido West judo and jujitsu training camp thisyear. This camp, which is sanctioned by the United StatesJudo Association, has been an annual event for over 25years. Starting with check-in Sunday evening, July 19, andcheck-out on Sunday, July 26, it was an intense week oftraining for the 112 students participating. Attendees came
from as far as Alaska toConnecticut.
Judo instructorsincluded Camp DirectorProfessor Charlie Robin-son, Professor Hal Sharpe,Professor Sid Kelly, SenseiHenry Kaku, ProfessorRay Tinaza, Sensei MarkGuerrero, Sensei LisaGuerrero, Professor GaryGoltz, Dr. AnnMaria De-Mars, and 2008 Olympic
Judo Bronze Medalist Ronda Rousey. Between them, all as-pects of judo instruction were taught. This ranged from be-ginning Kelly’s Capers to Kata instruction to conditioningdrills and coaching.
Jujitsu instructors included Sensei HansIngebretsen, Sensei Dale Kahoun, Sensei Jose Ortiz, SenseiChantilly Ortiz, and Professor David Fairfield. Sensei Dalediscussed historic aspects of DanzanRyu Jujitsu in one class, while on otherdays Senseis Jose and Chantilly Ortiztaught interesting contact classes usingfoam rollers as weapons. The rest of theweek was basic grappling, throws, andlocks.
Classes started with SenseiCharlie at 6:30 am followed by break-fast. Junior and Senior judo classes fol-lowed, with jujitsu classes before lunch.In the afternoon there were judoclasses, judo coaching certificationclasses, and kata training and testing.Training for the day ended after dinnerwith randori.
We had one afternoon of su-pervised paint ball and hiking activitiesfor the junior students. Many of the adult students and in-structors took the time to visit the nearby historic Gold Rushtowns of Columbia, Angels Camp, Jamestown and Sonora.Others took advantage of the onsite services of ChantillyOrtiz and Kate DeMoss, who provided deep tissue and sportsmassage for those who needed them.
Of course, a camp of this size and complexity tookmany months of planning and effort to make it run smoothly.
Many thanks to Camp DirectorCharlie Robinson and AssistantCamp Directors Joa Schwinnand Dave Barlow for their manyhours of hard work in makingthis camp happen. We alsowant to acknowledge HollyWest, the camp “mom” and life-guard, for all of her efforts. For-est West deserves notice for anexcellent job of running thesnack bar. ■
Top-level coach and former international competitor Dr. AnnMaria De Mars
With over 50 years ofexperience, judo 8th-dan Sensei Sid Kellywas an invaluable ad-dition to this year’s
coaching staff
2009 DeepRoots Seminarand AnnualAwards Banquetby Ben Lujan
On Saturday,November 14, we onceagain took over the Shinbukan Dojo’sspace at the Campbell Community Cen-ter for the Deep Roots seminar. Thisyear’s event began with a series ofdemonstrations by black belt candi-
dates who had recently tested for rankin Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu. Candidates fornidan included Gwynn Brookes, PaulMarini, Eddie Gearhart, Kevin Thom-son, and Ben Lujan. Amanda Green,Larry Bigie, Fred Kelley, and KateDeMoss were candidates for the rankof shodan. Clayton Conrad had alsotested for sandan, but was unable per-form at the demo due to injuries sus-tained during Shinbukan’s marathontest. The Suigetsukan candidates se-lected individual techniques from each
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MaestroDexter Labonog
Grand Master Bob Maschmeier
their continual and generous contribu-tions to visiting martial artists to theirHawaiian home; Sensei JeremiahStanley re-ceived theP r e s i d e n t ’ sAward for hisi n c e s s a n ttraining allover the worldand pervasivecommitment tothe arts; Sensei Al Ikemoto also re-ceived the President’s Award, for hisselfless dediation to and perpetuationof both martial and healing arts; andSensei Matt Olson was named as Kilo-hana’s Instructor of the Year, havingbeen one of the founding members andcurrent head instructor of NorthernCalifornia’s Kriishi Kai dojo. A particu-larly poignant moment came when Sen-sei Ingebretsen announced therecipient of Kilohana’s 2009 LegendAward. Accepting the award on behalfof the recently deceased Great GrandMaster Charles Gaylord was ProfessorRon Esteller, who challenged each of uspresent to take full advantage of thepresence of our elders and to absorbevery teaching from them possible. ■
Master Bob Maschmeier walked partic-ipants through a variety of Kajukenbotechniques, leaving no thumb un-tweaked. Maestro Dexter Labonog puttogether an insightful and impactfulsession on stick techniques taken fromBahala Na Eskrima. Professor Ron Es-teller carved out a class on knife tech-niques from Kajukenbo. ProfessorLibert O’Sullivan led the seminar backto basics, expounding on the philoso-phy of self defense and the importanceof fundamentals while focusing onYawara.
Following the bone breaking,it was time to break bread. Kilohanahosted its annual Awards Banquet atthe Sonoma Chicken Coop in down-town Campbell, taking over most of thetop floor of the restaurant. PresidentHans Ingebretsen acted as MC for thenight, taking note of not only a success-ful year for our organization, but a suc-cessful term for the administration.Marking his last event as president,Sensei Ingebretsen introduced SenseiJonathan Largent as Kilohana’s up-coming top executive. Sensei Largentintroduced his administration, includ-
ing new board members Vice PresidentSensei Matt Olson and Secretary andSergeant at Arms Lucas Lineback.
In addition to the black beltcandidates from Suigetsukan and Shin-bukan, several of Kilohana’s senior yu-dansha were promoted. Accepting therank of 7th degree/shichidan were DaleKahoun, Richard Pietrelli, MichaelEsmailzadeh, and Robert McKean.Additionally, Stephen Nicholls wasawarded the rank of 6th degree/roku-dan, but was unable to attend.
This year’s awards recipientsincluded Shinbukan’s Kathy Verbera,receiving the Ohana Award for her self-less contributions to Kilohana and themartial arts community; former editorof Black Belt Magazine Sensei BobWells, receiving the Kufferath Awardfor a life full of dedication to the benefitof the arts; Sensei Bruce Raney and hiswife Ella received the Ohana Award for
Professor Esmailzadeh and Suigetsukan BlackBelt candidates Paul Marini, Gwynn Brookes,
Amanda Green, and Larry Biggie.
Professor Muro and Kathy Verbera
From left to right,Kilohana Senior AdvisorsGrand Master Al Novak, Professor Charlie
Robinson, Grand Master Ming Lum, and Pro-fessor Libert O’Sullivan, with Professor Muro
and Sensei Ingebretsen
Camp KilohanaJune 25-27*, 2010
Come Train Among GiantsSponsored by Kilohana Martial Arts Assoc. & The Fusuikan Martial Arts Center
This year’s Kilohana Summer Camp is being held on the Pietrelli Family Rancho on five secluded acres among
the redwoods of Northern California.Camp includes Ju Jitsu, sword arts, massage, river workouts, archery
and knife throwing areas, a Japanese banquet, and more!Bring your camping gear and join us for a weekend of training.
For updates and registration information, log onto:www.kilohana.org*Date subject to change
Martial Arts Center2725 Myrtle Avenue Eureka, CA 95501
707-443-1725
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