| Name: | Simon Blackwell
| | Date: | 20th December 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
I don't know where to begin after last weekend's grading.
I suppose a start would be to say thank you to you Soke, all of the Dan grades and Sempai that got stuck in (Sempai Kemal) and last but not least to all of my fellow students, without whose ritual abuse and Mickey taking I could not done without.
I would like to say a huge well done to Renshi Steve for a monster quadruple grading; you really are an example to all of your students.
A big well done to everyone else, you all worked extremely hard which makes me genuinely proud to be part of this organisation.
Safe to say I will be back on the phys in the New Year and cannot wait to see you all again very soon.
Domo Arigato.
Simon Blackwell
Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Leigh Keyte
| | Date: | 27th November 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Sorry for taking my time to e-mail you, I've been extremely busy being Christmas time.
I would like to say Thanks once again for letting me grade to yellow belt, it was, as usual, an honour. I wish I could have stayed onto orange belt, but my shoulder wouldn't have let me. I'm still nursing my shoulder back to full health again so that I'm ready to go when the Dojo's reopen in the new year.
If I don't speak to you soon,
I wish you and Teresa a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Domo Arigato,
Leigh
Worcestershire and Honbu Dojo!
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| Name: | Eugene McFadden
| | Date: | 19th December 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Well, the next day had dawned and I decided to stumble onto the weighing scales for some strange reason: I'd lost seven pounds of bodyweight between Friday night and Sunday morning! Dunno how that happened... But it probably explains my current constant craving for food and liquid. We could start a new diet craze: the Ishin Ryu diet, guaranteed weight loss...
Anyway, aches and pains aside, thank you for yesterday, that shoulder injury really set me back and I feel like I've finally managed to put it behind me by passing that grading. Funny thing is that my, and Bushey's, success does feel a little hollow in that James P. didn't make it. Real shock to the system that.
Anyway, thanks again and I shall see you on Tuesday night for fun, frolics and buffet food. Games wise, can I suggest extreme dodge ball and man-hunt basketball?
Domo arigato,
Eugene McFadden,
1st Kyu
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| Name: | Callie Blackwell
| | Date: | 12th December 2007 |
| Message: |
Good luck to everyone in their gradings this Saturday!
I myself was absolutely dreading my first grading but after enduring the induction weekend i feel that compared to that my grading maybe a piece of cake!
I hope evryone passes and of course i have to say a special good luck to my husband who is double grading this Saturday.....Good luck!
Domo Arigato
Callie Blackwell
Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Will Lexton Sempai
| | Date: | 27th November 2007 |
| Message: |
Oussa Soke.
Congrats to all the Ishin Ryu students who were successful at the Judo Tournament, especially Andy with his win.
Takes me back to our infant judo days where he used to clean up, competitive bastard! It's great to see that your students can enter a Judo tournament which is so different to how they're used to training and do so well. That's Ishin Ryu determination for you (and the dirtiest fighters this side of Glasgow!) Sorry I couldn't be there myself to have a go - maybe next year!
Take Care and See you soon
Will Lexton Sempai
Ex Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Jessica Kent
| | Date: | 14th September 2007 |
| Message: |
A brief thank you (if a bit late) for the most amazing leaving gift I could have been given from all those who I've grown so close to and loved more as a second family expanding far across the country.
My first week here at welbeck has been amazing, even if I am absolutely knackered! I honestly feel as you do the morning after a grading, but every day!!! But it's amazing!
I am glad to say I have managed to find a rather good victim for me to practice my techniques on, who is actually very good at picking up on when I am going to hurt him, so, so far so good.
If anyone wants to contact me my e-mail is; jessica.kent[at]dsfc.ac.uk (replace [at] with an @)
Lots of love x
Jess
Thetford Dojo
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| Name: | Martin Folan
| | Date: | September 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Kevin,
First of all, sorry for mailing you so long after the Shochu Geiko.
I hope you are well and thank you again for inviting me down to teach, again this year the seminar was fantastic. My Students really enjoyed it, even there bruises, aches and pains. The mats were all great; I managed to get on some that I have missed on previous years.
A big "Thank You" to all your Sensei's, Sempai's and Students for there great respect.
Look forward to the report on the website.
Also, sorry for the delay in getting the tape for your Kick bags, but hope you put it to use.
Martin Folan.
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| Name: | Chris Dunn Sensei
| | Date: | 13th September 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Soke,
Now that the dust has settled after my trial (and much needed holiday), I wanted to formally write to the organisation and thank you for the time and support that you and Teresa have personally given to me and my family in the most awful of years. And to thank each and every member who has supported me throughout this harrowing ordeal. I would like to single out a few members for special thanks and gratitude – Renshi Trevor; Sensei Mark Thomas; Sensei Andy Tierney; Sempai Sheila Eglen; and last but by no means least, Simon Fletcher. But most of all I would like to thank Renshi Mark Hayden-Smith, whose character reference was read out at my trial and undoubtedly had a significant bearing on the outcome.
I am proud and honoured to be associated with the organisation, and I am humbled by the support that I received throughout.
I look forward to getting back into the swing of things very soon,
Yours in Budo,
Chris Dunn Sensei.
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| Name: | Trevor Steward Renshi
| | Date: | 13th September 2007 |
| Message: |
I would like to say how proud I am of my two new Shodan-Ho students. Lisa is the youngest ever girl to achieve the rank of Shodan-ho which is a fantastic achievement. She showed true determination & Ishin Ryu spirit that would put many martial art students to shame. Well what can I say about super sonic Dell, he is a very respectful and disciplined student and has been a pleasure to teach over the years. It was an honour and privilege as their instructor to award them with their certificates. Congratulations to Sempai Lou and Sempai Ruth in passing their Shodan-Ho grading. A very big thank you to our support team Sharon Johnson for all the great food she supplied, and of course Sempai Vearnon for holding the after party at their house.
Trevor Steward Renshi
Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Gavin Weir
| | Date: | 8th September 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss to one and all.
Congratulations to all the new Shodan Ho's, a super effort!
Ruth and Lou I am really chuffed for you, I know how much you have had to improve to get there (just joking)!
Seriously though; really happy for you, who would have thought it aye Ruth? I look forward to being there at your Shodan gradings.
Onwards and Upwards,
Gavin Weir,
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Sensei Mark Thomas
| | Date: | 5th September 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Please pass on my sincere congratulations to our new Shodan Ho, namely Sempai Lou, Ruth, Dell (Killer Kiai) and Lisa who all proved themselves so worthy of their new belts and title, they all did an absolutely awesome grading. Thanks also to Sempai Vearnon and Sharon for after grading party & BBQ.
Best wishes to Jess, who will be missed and I wish her the very best of luck at Welbeck, I'm sure she will do just fine.
Also congrats to Simon on passing his newly acquired Yellow belt, it's great to see him back on the Tatami.
Sensei Mark Thomas
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | James Pankiewicz
| | Date: | 5th September 2007 |
| Message: |
It was truly an honour and a privilege to witness the Shodan Ho gradings on Saturday. Lisa, Dell, Lou and Ruth were all amazing as they battled through a gruelling day to earn their Sempai titles. It was a truly inspirational display of martial skills, guts and determination. Well done to them all and thanks for setting such an example for the rest of us!
James Pankiewicz
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Sempai Ruth and Lou
| | Date: | 5th September 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss -
To all those souls who were with us physically and spiritually on the day of our toughest test.
As women warriors we came armed with the spirit and courage to complete our first journey. Whilst we were the first to celebrate, we acknowledge those that stood with us, arms around us, lifting our spirits through the day. Thank you! Thank you!
Lou Panteli Sempai and Ruth Rodgers Sempai
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Migg
| | Date: | 4th September 2007 |
| Message: |
Buenas tardes Soke
Fantastic training. The guys have all text me today. They want you back for sure. I think you have opened a lot of their eyes this week.
Anyway, from my heart, thank you for coming. It was great to see you too.
Please give Teresa my best and say hi to Ruth and thanks to her too, she was great.
Have a nice weekend, good luck with gradings tomorrow and annual seminar.
Big big hugs
Migg
Budapest
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| Name: | Gabriel John
| | Date: | 3rd September 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
A massive congratulations to all four of the new Shodan Ho for their gradings. All four showed fighting spirit, Kiai,
strength and resilience and was amazing to witness four such determined candidates.
As usual it is a credit to all the Sempai, Sensei, Renshi and Soke himself that such fine students reflect the Ishin Ryu way
and continue to do it proud.
Amazing effort.
Honour and Respect,
Gabriel John
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| Name: | Stephen Peil Renshi
| | Date: | 2nd September 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Once again an enjoyable senior grade training day.
Congratulations to the four new Shodan-Ho. Well done to Sempai Del, Lisa, Lou and Ruth. It was a good 12 hour grading with a
gentle stroll (12 mile run) around the Norfolk golf and country club as a nice two and a half hour warm-up. Well done to
Leigh Keyte for completing that as well.
Thank you as well goes to Sharon and Sempai Vernon and Sempai Lisa for opening their house to be invaded by a large bunch of
tired Ju-Jitsuka, for an after grading buffet and leaving party for Jess. Jess is leaving for pastures new but I am sure she
will put her heart and soul into everything se does. Good luck Jess!
Looking forward to seeing everyone again in two weeks time at the Shochu Geiko.
Domo Arigato
Stephen Peil Renshi
Worcester Dojos
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| Name: | Vearnon Johnson Sempai
| | Date: | 3rd September 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke
Just like to pass on my congratulations to the new Sempai, Lisa, Dell, Ruth and Lou after their grading on Saturday. A long
and hard day for the four of them but worth it in the end.
I also have to mention that all those who did the run in the morning, it was a tremendous effort. An awesome day which I know
Sheila will be overjoyed at as the girls now lead the men 4 to 3!!!!
As a dad I'm grateful to you, Renshi Trevor and Mark, and to Sensei Andy and Mark , for your time and allowing Lisa to
prove to herself what she is capable of.
Sharon and I are very proud of her.
with honour and respect
Vearnon Johnson Sempai
Thetford Dojo
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| Name: | Sheila Eglen Sempai
| | Date: | 23rd August 2007 |
| Message: |
Please pass our best wishes and congratulations to Tiho (Urbana Croatia) on becoming a father. Lets hope he doesn't take
after his dad when it comes to constant talking otherwise Tiho will never sleep!!
Congratulations again,
Sheila and Andy xxx
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| Name: | Mark Roberts
| | Date: | 13th August 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Soke,
I'm looking forward to meeting you again at the international seminar next month.
Your achievements and your attitude continue to inspire me - all the best Soke.
See you soon
With the utmost respect
Mark Roberts
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| Name: | Leigh Keyte
| | Date: | 10th July 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Can you pass my congratulations on to all of those who graded and passed at the national adult gradings. Also, get well to
Darren from the Dereham Dojo after our little trip to hospital.
Domo Arigato,
Leigh Keyte,
Worcestershire Dojo's
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| Name: | Lou Panteli
| | Date: | 5th July 2007 |
| Message: |
Our dear fragile friend Leigh,
On Sunday, you looked a little green or was it grey? But yet, you still wanted to get on the mat and train. Thank god you didn't and that you are safe and well minus that naughty little lump!
Hope to see you soon, fighting fit and ready to train again.
Your friends at Borehamwood Dojo.
Lou Panteli
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Dean Baldwin
| | Date: | 29th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Oussa Soke,
A huge thank you for giving me the opportunity to double grade from orange to blue belt. A tough and demanding grading but one that was also hugely enjoyable - in a perverse Ishin Ryu way. I have to thank Sensei Mark for all the encouragement and training, a man of real substance.
Domo arigato gozaimashita
Tony Leon-Hunt
Bushey Dojo
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| Name: | James Pankiewicz
| | Date: | 1st July 2007 |
| Message: |
Soke,
Many thanks for helping us get through a tough but ultimately very satisfying grading at the weekend. I have to say that being given the opportunity to join the advanced training group's sessions has really helped me prepare and condition myself for the longer tougher senior gradings. So again thank you for extending that invitation to me.
With respect,
James Pankiewicz
Bushey Dojo
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| Name: | Dean Baldwin
| | Date: | 29th June 2007 |
| Message: |
I trained with Kevin at the Amalgamated Warrior Arts weekend 2007 with gun and knife defence and enjoyed every minute of it. I'm a firm believer in not using fancy wrist locks when it comes to an edged weapon, thus Kevin's ethos of a no nonsense, aggressive but accurate approach was right up my street. Looking forward to training with him again one day.
All the best
Dean Baldwin
(Chosho Academy under Sensei Steve Merrett)
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| Name: | Hermann Harms
| | Date: | 28th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Soke Kevin.
Over 17 million visitors on your web site are a clear proof - your work in the martial arts is worldwide accredited and accepted.
Go on your good way.
I am proud on you and your work.
Your friend,
Hermann Harms (MGRY)
Germany
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| Name: | Leigh Keyte
| | Date: | 19th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Just thought I would leave a guestbook comment thanking you on such a good induction weekend. I enjoyed every part of what I learnt from the weekend. Yet again, it was an honour to train under you and with your students, as I don't get the chance to do that often, I really enjoyed every second of it. The 'nature walk'! How will I ever forget that, well we all now 'love the logs' as Mr. Fletcher kept saying.
Domo Arigato
Leigh Keyte
(Aka Ryu Ju-Jitsu, Worcestershire Dojo's and proud of it!)
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| Name: | James Pankiewicz
| | Date: | 15th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Soke,
Just wanted to say thank you for a fantastic Induction weekend. Learned a lot and enjoyed the gentle morning stroll through the forest and the refreshing dip in the river. I think we all "love the log" well and truly now! Looking forward to the next one.
Respect and honour,
James Pankiewicz
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| Name: | Daren Smith
| | Date: | 13th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Soke,
Just a quick note to thank you Renshi Trevor, Sensei Mark, Sensei Andy H and Sensei Andy T, Sempai Vearnon, Kamal and Sheila and everyone else who made this weekend as enjoyable and enlightening experience as I have had for a very long time. Look forward to seeing you all at the end of the month for the gradings and to the coming adventures.
Domo Arigato
Best Regards
Daren Smith
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| Name: | Gabriel John
| | Date: | 13th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke
Firstly I wanted to say what a fantastic induction weekend. Thank you to you Soke, Renshi Trevor, Sensei Andy, Sensei Mark and Sensei Andy T, and same to all the Sempai who were great and a huge inspiration. Secondly, my highlight of the weekend was training with Sensei Andy H and I wanted to say it was an honour and a privilege to do so, I learnt and bruised a lot!
Better to be Uke for a day than a dummy for life!!
Domo Arigato to all involved.
Gabriel John
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| Name: | Renshi Mark
| | Date: | 3rd June 2007 |
| Message: |
I would like to thank every body for the wonderful present of an engraved cut glass decanter and glasses which were presented to me on my 50th birthday I was totally speechless, they are now in pride of place on my piano. I would also like to thank all those who came to the Greek Taverna on Saturday 18th to help me celebrate my birthday, and thank you for all the presents. I think a good time was had by all!!! A big thank you must go to Soke Kevin for his very generous gift of a magnificent gold and diamond ring in the shape of a fist (knuckle duster size). Thank you all again for making my 50th so memorable.
Mark Hayden-Smith Renshi
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Tammy White
| | Date: | 30th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Soke,
It's been a while since I have last written my last e-mail to you; I have been busy travelling back and forth to Holland and organising everything to move here, I have now assembled my computer here in the Netherlands and wanted to write to you first. I have spent ages on the Ishin Ryu site catching up with news, and I must say that the website looks very impressive! I am also glad to see that Ishin Ryu is still continuing to grow and thrive and I must admit I felt a pang of longing to be a part of it all again.
There is another reason I wanted to write to you and that is to thank you.
My life is progressing in a very positive way and I myself have changed much over the last couple of years. I know that it is all down to you, I remember the first time walking into your Dojo absolutely terrified, and I knew it showed. I had little self-esteem and hardly any confidence to speak of, yet I had kept coming back, and piece by piece my confidence had started to grow thanks to you, the Sensei and all the other students that I trained with.
The seed had been planted in me and still continues to grow in way I never once thought possible, I am even discovering leadership skills I never even knew I had. It is all down to you and your organisation that you founded.
You really have given me confidence, drive and determination, and thus you have handed me life. For that I cannot thank you enough. You have taught me invaluable life skills, and even though I had not realised it then, I do now.
I want to finish this up by wishing you well, and if you fancy a holiday in Holland you are welcome to stay with us.
Best wishes,
Tammy White
Ex Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Gabriel John
| | Date: | 25th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
I wanted to write to you to thank you and congratulate you on running what I believe is a Dojo and Federation I have found to be second to none.
With you as Soke and surrounded by fantastic Sensei, namely Sensei Mark, and incredibly devoted and wonderful people like Teresa it is of no surprise how successful Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu is and will continue to be. I am grateful and honoured to be allowed to be part of it and hopefully will continue to be present in its future, thank you for the opportunity.
Domo Arigato Soke,
Gabriel John
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| Name: | Julio Luis Carlo, Jr.
| | Date: | 24th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Hello my brother,
I just wanted to congratulate you on your 50th year in Budo and hope you have many more.
You have been, and continue to be, the finest example of Budo pride in the arts and I want to thank you for all you continue to do, your students and friends definitely have a true and respected relationship and I hope to one day meet you in person.
All my best always, your brother
Julio Luis Carlo, Jr. and family
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| Name: | Hanshi Carlos H. Montalvo
| | Date: | 29th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Hanshi Pell;
Congratulations! I remembered visiting your previous page and this one is by far more complete and informative/educational. I take this opportunity to thank you for your events/activities invitations. Hopefully this year I will go to that side of the world. Let me share with you something very particular and unique. As you remember I am a Senior Special Agent for the US Justice Dept. ATF with 24 years of service (ready to retire) one of my goals is to travel to Europe and share Bushido with my peers.
Yours in the Way,
Hanshi Caros Montalvo - Ronin Kaicho
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| Name: | Simon Anderton
| | Date: | 11th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Soke Kevin,
Thank you so very much for your e-mail and may I take this opportunity to say how very impressed by everything I saw on Wednesday, you certainly have a quality looking set up. I am really looking forward to coming back again next week. When you get a spare few minuets could you please tell me about prices of the equipment I will need and how I can order it.
Thanks again and see you soon
Simon Anderton
Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Simon Fletcher
| | Date: | 8th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Well Done Jess!
Never doubted you for a minute.
Strength and Honour,
Simon Fletcher
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Anita
| | Date: | 8th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Kevin,
Since I have the opportunity, I want to write few words myself. So, first I would like you to know that it was my pleasure to meet you and your students, you are nice people and I enjoyed your company. Please say Hi! to everyone. I also enjoyed talking to you very much and I'm glad you found it useful.
Best wishes,
Anita
Dennis Survival Ju-Jitsu School,
Zagreb, Croatia
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| Name: | Lauren Davis
| | Date: | 26th April 2007 |
| Message: |
Hey all you guys from St. Athan Dojo,
Hope you had lots of fun when we have Sensei Jane took us because I did. Now Sensei Paul is back and he's already got a grading sorted out for us so I hope to see you all soon.
Lauren Davis,
St. Athan Dojo
p.s. We have got the Scots coming back down for the grading as well, so watch out!!
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| Name: | Simon Blackwell
| | Date: | 23rd April 2007 |
| Message: |
It was an honour to be able to use your dojo, it is a credit to you and all those that support you.
I cannot wait to be able to train again and show my wife Caroline the sort of facility you have made available.
Simon Blackwell
Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Ken Wilkinson
| | Date: | 14th April 2007 |
| Message: |
Loved the site - a great way of passing the time.
Ken Wilkinson
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| Name: | Hans Georg Bilazewski
| | Date: | 29th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Soke Kevin Pell.
I wish you and your wife, your instructors and students a nice Easter holiday.
Best regards,
Hans Georg Bilazewski
ASKO - KARATEZENTRUM - SHOTOKAN
VIENNA / AUSTRIA / EUROPA
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| Name: | Mark Davis
| | Date: | 4th April 2007 |
| Message: |
Oussa,
Just a quick note to say well done to everyone who won an award on Saturday, and a big well done to those who got promoted, one person in particular stands out to me, my own instructor Sensei Andy Tierney. I know how much it means to you and how much hard work you have put in to Ishin Ryu, both in front and behind the scenes.
Once again well done and well deserved.
Mark Davis
Harrow dojo
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| Name: | Frank M. Schneider Hanshi
| | Date: | 4th April 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Soke Pell,
Again our best wishes to you and your organisation from WSCSO and Kokusai Kempo Bu-Jutsu Renmei of Germany.
Hope you are still of good health and spirits. Please take always care of your great work for the arts... it's just amazing!!
Frank M. Schneider Hanshi
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| Name: | Kyle Burks Sensei
| | Date: | 22nd March 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Soke
I would like to congratulate all those who gained awards, titles and Dan grade at the 17th Anniversary dinner.
Congratulations also to ANDY TIERNEY SENSEI, Miro Zdunic Sensei, Laura Pile Sensei, Les Crook Renshi on there new Dan grades
and who could forget the fantastic demonstration by the new Renshi Trevor Steward 4th Dan, a well done to all my fellow
Brothers and sisters.
Kyle Burks Sensei
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| Name: | Les Crook Renshi
| | Date: | 22nd March 2007 |
| Message: |
Oussa Soke
Thank you once again for an excellent weekend .It was good to see everyone again. Thank you for my promotion to Godan the
certificate is wonderful, Congratulations to all the others who received their promotions as well especially my old friend
Sensei Martin Fricker and sensei Miro, but the best had to be the look on the face of Sensei Andy Tierney on receiving his
Shodan award, thank you for that Soke it was well deserved. I would also like to thank Renshi Trevor and sensei Martin Folan
for changing the wheel on my car on Sunday we had a puncture just as we were ready for leaving, thanks fellas.
Take care my friend,
Les Crook Renshi M.G.R.Y
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| Name: | Martin Folan Sensei
| | Date: | 22nd March 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to all who received Titles and Promotion in Rank at the Anniversary Dinner. It was good to see the look on
faces, no more so than Sensei Andy Tierney. Thank you for the invitation to the Dinner. I hope to see you all soon.
Martin Folan Sensei.
Allstyle Kickboxing / Martial Arts Association
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| Name: | Eugene McFadden
| | Date: | 21st March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
great night on Saturday, hangover finally left me on Monday.
May I just say congratulations to all those who won awards; our Sensei all work very hard for the organisation and it is good to
see them rewarded for it.
Domo arigato,
Eugene McFadden
Bushy Dojo
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| Name: | Trevor Steward Renshi
| | Date: | 21st March 2007 |
| Message: |
There are so many people that I wanted to say Congratulations to at the 17th Anniversary. I had so many friends and fellow
students to talk too, the night went so quickly.
All I can say as the Assistant National Coach, congratulations to everyone that was presented with an award on the night,
especially well done to my dear friend Martin Fricker Sensei, And to Laura Peil Sensei for her dedication, respect to Soke
and the Ishin Ryu Family.
Trevor Steward Renshi
Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Tom Edge
| | Date: | 20th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Andy Tierney is the best instructor. He has been my instructor for over 4 years now and i have enjoyed every moment of it.
Tom Edge
Harrow Dojo
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| Name: | Lou Panteli
| | Date: | 20th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Hope you are well and rested from Saturday's bonanza. Unfortunately we had to leave early because Andy was working the next
day.
Thank you for honouring me with the Samurai Shield - totally unexpected.
Lou Panteli
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Miro Zdunic
| | Date: | 20th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Soke!
Thank you very much for a wonderful evening. Amazing thing is that every year everything gets better and better! Every Shochu
Geiko is better than the one before and the Anniversary dinner was really great. Thank you again!
This year, the anniversary dinner was one which I will always remember. I am very proud because I got promoted to Sandan. It is a big thing, of course, but the best of all is that I have Soke Kevin Pell on my side!
With deepest respect and best wishes for you and Lady Teresa,
Your friend
Miro Zdunic Sensei
National Coach Croatia
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| Name: | David Catlow
| | Date: | 20th March 2007 |
| Message: |
It was great to see Sensei Mark Thomas and Sempai Andy Tierney last Thursday! Can't believe it's been 3yrs since I had last
seen them!
Sorry to have missed you Soke!
D-Day is this Friday with respect to the Physio so will know more about injury then!
Honour and Respect always!
David Catlow
Ex-Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Trevor Steward Renshi
| | Date: | 20th March 2007 |
| Message: |
What a fantastic night it was, congratulations to Soke for putting together such a great event. As the Assistant National
Coach it is an honour and privilege to be part of such a respected Samurai Family.
I would like to say a big thank you to Shino, Hunter and Kojiro Vanhoose for all their hard work on the demonstration over
the last few months, also to Aaron Atkins, Kemal Shaheen and all the Thetford Dojo for all their help in making the
demonstration such a great success.
Trevor Steward Renshi
Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Trevor Steward Renshi
| | Date: | 20th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Where do I begin, after 12 years my dream has come true. I can't put into words how much it means to me to be awarded not
only my Yondan, but to receive my Renshi title from my master and very dear friend. It was a very emotional night which will
stay with me for the rest of my life. Congratulations to my fellow Yudansha Mark Thomas Sensei and Andrew Herbert Sensei on
their advancement to Nidan, both great instructors and friends and of course not forgetting at long last Andy Tierney Sensei
on finally receiving his Shodan.
Trevor Steward Renshi
Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Richard Petchey
| | Date: | 20th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss
Good morning Soke... Hope your well, just wanted to say thank you for a great night on Saturday, it was as always full of
life. We all enjoyed it and look forward to next years...
Chat soon and have a good day...
Richard Petchey
Bushy Dojo
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| Name: | Paul Rudd Sensei
| | Date: | 20th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Kevin,
Please pass on my congratulations to all those presented with grade promotions and titles at this years dinner. It sounds
like all had a great night.
Regards
Paul Rudd Sensei
R.A.F. St Athan Dojo
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| Name: | Leigh Keyte
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
I would like to congratulate all those who gained awards, titles and Dan grade advancements at the 17th Anniversary dinner.
Congratulations also go to the NEW SENSEI ANDY TIERNEY!
Leigh Keyte
Worcestershire Dojos
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| Name: | Sensei Steve Fyffe
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
A very good morning Soke Kevin and Teresa,
I would like to thank you all for all of the help and sensitivity shown to Griffin and me at the anniversary dinner last Saturday.
As usual, your Instructors and Students were beyond reproach and had impeccable manners toward Griffin and myself. I would like to give special thanks to Mark Thomas Sensei and Aaron who put themselves out to make our time with you so special.
I enjoyed meeting Jessica and her Mum and would like to be kept informed of her progress.
I was very surprised to be given an award Saturday as I do not deserve such things. It does make one very honoured and humbled to be part of such an organisation.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon,
Yours in Budo,
Sensei Steve Fyffe
Norwich Aikido Dojo
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| Name: | Sempai Vearnon Johnson
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke
Just like to write and thank you for another excellent night at the anniversary dinner. Congratulations to all those who were given awards and to Renshi Trevor, Sensei Andy Teirney (a very popular award), Sensei Andy Herbert and Sensei Mark Thomas.
How do you better that night? I am sure you will, as you always do.
Thanks again
Vearnon Johnson Sempai
Thetford Dojo
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| Name: | Mike Lee
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Thank you for a fantastic evening on Saturday. Both Gem and I had a brilliant time at the Annual dinner... though we had pretty sore heads the following morning!
Many thanks again Soke,
Mike Lee
Borehamwood dojo
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| Name: | Fiona Crosland
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
I would just like to say I have been doing Ju-Jitsu for over 6 years now and have loved every minute of it. It's a great way of learning/ staying safe as well as meeting new people. I have been taught by many different instructors but I have to say the best one I have had has been Andy Tierney, with his willingness to make sessions enjoyable as well as knowing why he is teaching us those techniques. We all have such a laugh every Friday night, he's great!!!
Fiona Crosland
Harrow Dojo
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| Name: | Renshi Stephen Peil
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Once again a very good evening was had by all at the Anniversary Dinner. A big thank you from Sensei Laura and me for presenting our student Leigh with his trophy for Student of the Year.
Also congratulations go to everyone who gained a title or advancement. Special congratulations go to Sensei Laura who trains hard and gets that little bit closer to better fitness after her operation, also for always being by my side as an excellent instructor, privileged Uke and a very understanding wife. Congratulations on your promotion to Sandan it has been well deserved.
Some more special congratulations go to Paddy Swallow on gaining his Kyoshi title - well deserved. Congratulations also to Trevor Steward on being advanced to Yondan and also gaining his Renshi title - it just feels right to call him Renshi. And last but by no means least congratulations to Andy Tierney on finally getting his Shodan and Sensei title. All I can say is it took long enough. :)
Once again congratulations to everyone who gained a title or advancement they are all well deserved.
Hope to see everyone very soon.
Domo Arigato
Stephen Peil Renshi
Aka Ryu Ju-Jitsu
Worcestershire Dojos
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| Name: | Leigh Keyte
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
As the dust settles after another great Anniversary dinner, I would like to send my heartfelt congratulations to all of those who gained awards, titles and Dan grade advancements. Congratulations to Sensei Laura on her 3rd Dan, I knew that she deserved it.
I also would like to congratulate the whole of the Ishin Ryu Yudansha on their Dan grade advancements. Renshi Trevor received a double shock with his title advancement and his long awaited 4th Dan and his rightful black and red belt, well done! Sensei Mark Thomas and Andrew Herbert receiving their 2nd Dan, it just shows that all their hard work to the Renmei has paid off.
And last, what a surprise - Sempai Andy (lemming) Tierney is a SENSEI! No words can explain how much I wish to congratulate him.
Yet again, Renshi Trevor and his display team did not let us down. Every minute of the display I sat there absolutely amazed at all of those involved. It shows how much hard work went into that display.
Thanks again for another GREAT weekend under you Soke, Domo Arigato,
Leigh Keyte,
Aka Ryu Ju-Jitsu
Worcestershire Dojos.
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| Name: | Sensei Vikram
| | Date: | 14th March 2007 |
| Message: |
I am sure that under the tutelage of Kevin Pell Hanshi, Ishin Ryu will see new heights. Great job, and keep it going.
Sensei Vikram
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| Name: | Mick Robinson
| | Date: | 12th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Friends at Ishin Ryu,
I do hope you are keeping well, and I have received with thanks your emails this week. Even though I have not been on the
mats for a while, it is still great to find out what's happening. I will continue to watch with interest the wonderful world
of Ju Jitsu via your website.
Stop press - I am going down to Sheffield on the 24th to a Wing Chun seminar and grading again on the 25th with the old
Taekwondo, so things are on the up again. Still haven't found a suitable Ju-Jitsu club yet! Still looking around.
Thanks again,
Mick Robinson [aka Judderman].
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| Name: | Trevor Steward Sensei
| | Date: | 9th March 2007 |
| Message: |
As the Assistant National Coach, I would like to congratulate Eugene, Chris, Lou and Ruth on becoming our newest brown belts.
Sadly I couldn't be there due to family commitments. I have been told that it was the bloodiest and most impressive brown
belt grading to date. It was a real shame that I couldn't be there. I know they have all worked really hard and truly deserve
to be awarded their brown belts. Very well done to all of you.
Trevor Steward Sensei
Assistant National Coach
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| Name: | Mark Thomas Sensei
| | Date: | 7th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Just a quick note to say how good it was to see Sempai Ollie back in Borehamwood Dojo. I can't believe it has been a year, he
jumped straight back in with both feet and from where I was standing it looked like he had a blindin' first night
back.
Welcome home Ollie,
Mark Thomas Sensei.
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| Name: | Ollie Leyens Sempai
| | Date: | 7th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Well where do I start, what a great first night back to the mat at the Borehamwood Dojo. Firstly I would like to thank you
Soke for letting me come back! Secondly a lot has happened during my absence and the list would be endless if I was going to
congratulate everyone, so congratulations to everyone who deserves it!!! In Particular the 2 New Sempai's Vern and Kemal,
well done guys. I also have to congratulate Ruth, Lou, Chris and Eugene on getting their Brown Belts, by the pics it looked
like a great day.
Lastly I would just like to Thank the Borehamwood Dojo for making me feel so welcome after my absence especially Sensei Mark,
Sempai Andy and Renshi Mark oh yeah and of course Soke!!! Anyway if you hadn't already guessed I'm so happy to be back and
can't wait to see all the guys again.
Hopefully see you all soon.
Thanks
Sempai Ollie
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Stephen Peil Renshi
| | Date: | 1st March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
I would just like to say congratulations to the four new Ishin Ryu brown belts - Chris, Eugene, Ruth and Lou. Also thank you
for allowing our student Leigh grade at the Honbu for his Purple belt. As always a good but strenuous day for all
involved.
Congratulations from all the Worcestershire Dojos on the tremendous achievement of 17 years of Ishin Ryu. We all cannot wait
for the 17th Anniversary Dinner. It is sure to be a good one.
Domo Arigato Gozaimasu
Stephen Peil Renshi
Worcestershire Dojos
Aka Ryu Ju-Jitsu
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| Name: | Paul Rudd Sensei
| | Date: | 1st March 2007 |
| Message: |
Hello to all at St Athan Dojo.
It was good to be back training with you last week during my R and R. I enjoyed being on the mat again especially as this was
the first time I have been able to train with Bill and Eddie since their Junior Shodan grading. I had a great time and look
forward to training with you all again soon. Till then keep working hard for Sensei Jane.
Paul Rudd Sensei
RAF St Athan Dojos
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| Name: | Laura Peil Sensei
| | Date: | 27th February 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to the new Ishin Ryu brown belts and to Leigh Keyte for passing his purple belt at the Honbu.
Laura Peil Sensei
Worcestershire Dojos
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| Name: | Sifu Lex Reinhart
| | Date: | 16th February 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Budo friends,
Dear Kevin and Teresa,
Congratulations! It is also the 17th year of the NING MUI Gong Fu Organisation... (smile)!
Kind regards,
Lex Reinhart
France
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| Name: | Daniel Blanchet Hanshi
| | Date: | 23rd February 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Budo friends,
I wish you a happy anniversary with plenty of friendship and success. I'll be in Germany this weekend...
Best regards.
Daniel Blanchet Hanshi
France
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| Name: | Mark Thomas Sensei
| | Date: | 16th February 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke, just a quick note to say thanks to everyone at B'wood dojo for my 40th birthday card, the JD from Renshi Mark and
the bottle of bubbly shampoo from yourself and Teresa.
Me and Sian are going to try a scientific experiment at the weekend to see if we can successfully integrate the JD and
Shampoo together and see what explosive results we get.
Domo Arigato.
Mark Thomas Sensei
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| Name: | Jamie Tarling
| | Date: | 14th February 2007 |
| Message: |
Just a shout out to everyone from Saint Athan Ju Jitsu Club.
I'm meant to be doing Geography course work but its too hard :(
I've been told to write in the guest book by our Sensei Jane, so I hope she reads this.
My geography teacher says I should be doing work and if I don't come off the internet she'll fail me!! So I better go now.
All the best,
Jamie Tarling
St Athan Dojo
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| Name: | Andy Tierney Sempai
| | Date: | 13th February 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to Sensei Mark on completing his first, first aid training course.
Sempai Andy Tierney
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Becky Rayner
| | Date: | 9th February 2007 |
| Message: |
Just found the site, well impressed, lots of information.
Becky Rayner
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| Name: | Katrina Sullivan
| | Date: | 9th February 2007 |
| Message: |
To Sensei Steward at Thetford Dojo,
Thanks for all you have done for my daughter Charise, I can see a big change since she started, still a bit shy sometimes but
Rome wasn't built in a day, you have really built up her confidence and all I can say is good work and see you every
Monday.
Katrina Sullivan
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| Name: | Kayleigh-Ann
| | Date: | 29th January 2007 |
| Message: |
How's the training?
I hope Paul is making your muscles burn. We can't find any Ju Jitsu clubs up here so a number of clubs will now have to put
up with me. Miss you all and have a brill time at your training weekend.
luv fae Smurf ( Kayleigh-Ann )xxx
Ex-RAF St Athan Dojo
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| Name: | Soke Debrun Ernest
| | Date: | 24th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Mr. Pell - greetings from Soke Debrun Ernest from Belgium.
Congratulations on your very good site.
Soke Debrun Ernest
10th Dan Ju-Jutsu
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| Name: | Adam Morgan
| | Date: | 8th January 2007 |
| Message: |
I can't believe how big you guys are, would like to see Norfolk in person but Stafford is closest for the time. Peace!
Adam Morgan
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| Name: | JJ SENSEI
| | Date: | 8th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Kevin,
I would like to personally congratulate you on your recent appointment to the European Ju Jitsu Union (EJJU)
Honesty, Peace and Respect
JJ Sensei (7th Dan) TSR
Club Secretary
Technical Adviser to the EJJU - TSR
SIMEI DO KWAI - THE VERNON C F BELL - TENSHIN SHINYO RYU - JUJITSU - UK
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| Name: | Tasha
| | Date: | 9th November 2007 |
| Message: |
I love karate and Stevie J is the best instructor ever!
Lots of love Tasha xxx
Aka the 1 and only Kuyshindo karate kid!!
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| Name: | Mark Logan Sensei
| | Date: | 22nd October 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Kev
I saw this and tought of you what a great quote.
A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.
Hope all is well with you take care my friend.
Kev your a good egg.
Peace
Mark Logan Sensei
Denmark
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| Name: | Kyle Burks Sensei
| | Date: | 13th September 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to all the new Shodan Ho's, and to Ruth and Lou I am really happy for you both on becoming the newest sempai of Ishin Ryu I know you must have been throw hell and back a knowing you both train hard and you would have gave it your all.
Well done to all wish I could have seen the looks on your face that day, well done and hope to see you at the Shochu Geiko this coming weekend.
Kyle Burks Sensei
Halstead Dojo
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| Name: | Carlos Canto
| | Date: | 13th September 2007 |
| Message: |
Hello, I'm writing to you from Merida, Yuc Mexico.
Currently I'm practicing Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, but I used to be a Kick boxer and Taekwondo stylist. I found Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu through the Ultimate Martial Arts Guide Book and your 40 basic Ju-Jitsu techniques book, I think that your system is the most complete and versatile style I ever seen, and I am looking forward to practicing it one day.
Two years from now, I will study in France, so, I wonder if there is any plan to open an Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Dojo in that country, particularly Paris or Lyon.
Thank you and I will be looking forward to hear from you soon.
Carlos Canto
Mexico
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| Name: | Mark Logan
| | Date: | 5th September 2007 |
| Message: |
Just been checking in on the web site, and I would like to say well done to all on their gradings, but the one that stands out most for me is that of Sensei Andy Tierney - well done and well deserved.
Well all is good here in Denmark I am in for a new operation on October 29th this will be number six. I have just started teaching PE at our local school have 25 students on Wednesday and 38 on Thursdays.
At the moment with the weather being okay we are outside doing all sort's of sports but what I am looking forward to is the winter months when we start our self-defence classes in doors. This will also mark the start of the women’s self-defence class that will be open to parents of the kids.
Well best wishes to all of you.
Soke you most be a very proud man.
Speak to you soon.
Peace
Mark Logan
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| Name: | Mac Robertson
| | Date: | 10th September 2007 |
| Message: |
OSU
I am looking forward to the Shochu Geiko and seeing some of my many friends (and hitting them!!! hahahah)
Mac Robertson
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| Name: | Sempai Kemal
| | Date: | 6th September 2007 |
| Message: |
Just wanted to say a big congratulations to Dell, Lisa, Lou and Ruth on passing their Shodan Ho grading. I know what an arduous day it is and it was very humbling to have witnessed a grading that lasted significantly longer than most I have participated in (with the exception of Sensei Andy's Dan grade!!). A genuine display of grit and determination - well done to all the new Sempai.
Kind regards
Sempai Kemal
Thetford Dojo
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| Name: | Del Shannon Sempai
| | Date: | 5th September 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke
I don't know where to start, well lets start by saying thank you for the honour to grade under yourself and a day that I will never forget for as long as I live.
As myself and the many others know that I was a bit of a space cadet on Saturday and by the end of the evening didn't really know what was going on, but knew I must keep going, it must be the hardest thing that I have ever done. I would also like to say a big THANKYOU for the support that everyone has giving me both within Ju-Jitsu and outside of the organisation.
Congratulations to Lisa, Ruth and Lou, hope you are all recovering well.
With Honour and Respect
Del Shannon Sempai
Thetford Dojo
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| Name: | Andy Tierney Sensei
| | Date: | 4th September 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to the new Sempai, Lou Ruth Lisa and Dell. Sorry to hear you were so outnumbered on the matt Dell. Soon Sempai Sheila will be asking all Shodan-Ho to wear pink Gi.
I’m sorry I could not be there I have not missed a Shodan-Ho grading in 9 years but this one fell on my wedding anniversary and I would have been strung up.
It will be an excellent feeling when you are all at the 6th Shochu Geiko Also a big well done to all those who helped out on the day as Uke I have been there it feels like you are doing the grade also.
Congratulations to you all a very proud time for Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu.
Sensei Andy Tierney
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Paul Rudd Sensei
| | Date: | 3rd September 2007 |
| Message: |
Simon,
Just read this months report from Honbu on the web and note your grading achievement. Well done! its great to see after your injuries that you can't keep and old soldier down. Keep up the good work and we all hope to see you in a couple of weeks at the seminar.
Paul Rudd Sensei MGRY
Ishin Ryu National Director Wales
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| Name: | Paul Rudd Sensei
| | Date: | 3rd September 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
I have just been checking the website again and note the achievement of your new Shodan-Ho. Please pass on to them congratulations from Sensei Jane and I and all at St Athan Dojo.
Regards
Paul Rudd Sensei
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| Name: | Laura Peil Sensei
| | Date: | 3rd September 2007 |
| Message: |
Well done Sempai Ruth, Sempai Lou, Sempai Dell and Sempai Lisa, what a great grading!
Also well done to everyone who completed the 12 mile run and river swim which included my husband Stephen Peil Renshi and my
personal student Leigh Keyte!
Laura Peil Sensei
Worcestershire Dojos
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| Name: | Leigh Keyte
| | Date: | 2nd September 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke!
I have a few thanks/congratulations/comments to make from the last Advanced training day/ Shodan-Ho grading.
First of all, I would like to thank yourself for your hospitality, as usual I felt at home.
Second, the NEW SEMPAI'S!!! A huge congratulation has to said for the four that graded and passed. It was an honour to play a
part of the grading, no matter how little of a part I played. All of the candidates surprised me with the amount of effort
and guts they put into this grading. The milling! First time I have ever milled and it was surprisingly fun to mill with
Sempai Lou. A huge well done guys!
I would like to thank Sempai Vern and Sharron for the after party and grub. After the long day in the dojo, I think everyone
was grateful for the food and the drink.
Finally, I would like to wish Jess from the Thetford Dojo all the best. Since I affiliated to Ishin Ryu, I have noticed she
was involved in everything that was going, and that's one hell of an achievement. I wish her the best of luck in college,
university and finally Sandhurst! All the best Jess!
Domo Arigato
Leigh Keyte,
Worcestershire Dojos
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| Name: | Leigh Keyte
| | Date: | 15th July 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Thanks for such a good weekend again, despite not being able to train and join in with the general baboonery, I really
enjoyed this weekend, re-enforced what I learnt on last years seminar and have seriously took Ki training into heart,
planning to make it part of my daily routine.
Enjoy your holiday in Malta,
Domo Arigato Kevin san,
Leigh Keyte
Worcestershire Dojo's
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| Name: | Daren Smith
| | Date: | 20th July 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Just a quick note to thank you for the Grading I really enjoyed it (Honest!!) and learnt an awful lot, mainly how heavy Simon
really is! On that note Simon thank you for your comments (my fault not yours). Good to see that Leigh is up and about it was
nice to have someone to talk to while our paths were crossing and on that note a big thank you to Sensei Mark who despite
needing the bed more than I did never stopped making sure we were both alright - Domo Arigato Sensei.
The break is healing well and it won't be long before I'm terrorising the Infants before moving on to the Juniors in the new
year. I have bought in a large supply of Ice packs to replace Gabriel's who along with Sensei Andy T Sempai Sheila and always
Sempai Vernon again for his words of wisdom (Cor you've made a right mess of that! was my favourite) did a great job of
making me more comfortable.
Domo Arigato
Regards
Daren Smith
Dereham Dojo
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| Name: | Simon Blackwell
| | Date: | 15th July 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke
Firstly I am sorry to hear about Darren from the Dereham Dojo and the severity of his injury. I can't help but feel
responsible as it was clear that I was the one who had indeed eaten all the pies. Get well soon Darren.
Secondly I would like to thank Soke and all the course members for an awesome introduction to Ki training. A great social
night with a highly competitive game (or ten!) of Hot Potato (you needed to be there) followed by a day Ki training. Thank
you one and all for a top weekend.
It was also good to see some of my fellow white belts turning out for a beasting (top effort Gabriel)
See you at Honbu on Wednesday.
Simon Blackwell
Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Stephen Peil Renshi
| | Date: | 6th July 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Just like to say a big Thank You to everyone who looked after Leigh when he wasn't well and escorted him to the hospital.
Also Sensei Laura and I would like to pass on our congratulations to everyone who passed their gradings.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on the Combat weekend.
Domo Arigato
Stephen Peil Renshi
Worcestershire Dojos.
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| Name: | Sensei Mark Thomas
| | Date: | 4th July 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Just a quick note to pass on my congratulations to everyone who successfully graded at the weekend. Well done Lou and Ruth on their Brown/Black (1st Kyu) belt and James Pankiewicz and Tony Leon-Hunt on their double grading to Green and Blue belts, and also "Mike the Marine" (Sir, yes sir) on his double to Orange and Green belts. Please pass on my best wishes to Darren Smith and I hope he has a speedy recovery from his knee injury. All in all it was another great day for Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu,
Mark Thomas Sensei,
Borehamwood Dojo.
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| Name: | Del Shannon
| | Date: | 1st July 2007 |
| Message: |
Soke,
Thank you very much for a good weekend of training, just what i needed to iron out any cobwebs. I would also like to say a big congratulations to all those that passed their grading, and was so glad to participate in.......! Look forward to seeing you all again.
Respect and Honour
Del Shannon
Thetford Dojo
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| Name: | Simon Blackwell
| | Date: | 28th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke
Just a quick one to say thank you, Sensei Andy, Theresa and the myriad other people who have influenced my first couple of months training at Honbu.
It is an honour to have the wealth of experience and fantastic facilities that you offer so close to home.
I am really looking forward to my first ever grading/beasting at your delicate hands!
Many thanks
Simon Blackwell
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| Name: | Nimr R. Hassan, Grandmaster
| | Date: | 19th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulation on a professional presentation on your website. I found it to be informative and well organized. Looking forward to viewing it in the future.
With peace
Nimr R. Hassan, Grandmaster
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| Name: | Naiya
| | Date: | 27th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Ju-Jitsu is so cool!!!
Sensei Andy is the best!!! I am a purple belt and I enjoy learning Ju-Jitsu a lot.
Naiya
Ex-Harrow Dojo
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| Name: | Paul Webb
| | Date: | 18th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Sensei Andy, Congrats on achieving 1st Dan. You deserved it, I'm sure! Again Congrats!
Say hi to everyone at the Harrow Dojo for me.
Your former student, Paul Webb
Ex-Harrow Dojo
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| Name: | Daniel Blanchet Hanshi
| | Date: | 12th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Hello dear Budo friend,
Dear Hanshi
I hope all is fine in the U.K and you're always training with plenty of KI (as usual!).
Here in France everything is fine... I am soon on holiday, with many trips planned abroad (Sweden, Venezuela, Hungary...) so between my "true" job in my company, my family, my dojo and Budo, days are often too short.
I wish you prosperity,
Take care and my best Budo regards with sincere respect.
mata otode to dozo yoroshiku... ganbatte ni!
Daniel Blanchet Hanshi
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| Name: | Tuba
| | Date: | 4th June 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Kevin,
I am sorry that I did not write a long time. I have been very busy.
Thank you for pleasant time what we spent when you have been in Croatia. Then I saw a good people in your group and excellent teacher. It was honor for us when you wisited our gym.
Thank you again and I hope we will see in England when it will be posible.
Many greetings from Croatia to you and your pupils!
Tuba
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| Name: | Shino Vanhoose
| | Date: | 27th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Hey Renshi,
I love the pics of me on the website, especially the great pic of all of us from the anniversary dinner :)
I will see you for training on Tuesday -
from Shino Vanhoose
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| Name: | Chucky
| | Date: | 24th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Kev.
Just to say the old webby's looking good there mate.
Looking forward to seeing you on our course next month - bring your drinking head, and don't forget the Kenkyukai curry night :)
ATB Chucky
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| Name: | Soke Rick Greene
| | Date: | 24th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Greetings, Soke Pell
I hope all is well!
Just a note, Great news letter it's clear that martial arts is doing fine in the United Kingdom, with a great martial artist as yourself. "love the news letter" keep up the great work.
Soke Rick Greene
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| Name: | David BloodHolland Renshi
| | Date: | 13th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Soke,
Great site as always. I would love to of been able to meet you at last at the Chesterfield bash but unfortunately much happening this side of the water.
Please give my best to Gunter.
David BloodHolland Renshi
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| Name: | Rogi
| | Date: | 8th May 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss,
I've got your mail, and I was very happy to read that you and your students had a nice time with us in Croatia. I was honoured to train and learn from you and your students on the seminar and specially during training in our gym. I like the way you train, it's very hard and realistic. It was our pleasure to host you as best as we could and give you our respect.
Regarding your invitation, I would like to thank you for it and I hope that we'll visit you soon. Please give my regards to your students, we spend some really nice time together.
With strength, honour and respect,
Rogi
Dennis Survival Ju-Jitsu School,
Zagreb, Croatia
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| Name: | Jade Rawstron
| | Date: | 3rd May 2007 |
| Message: |
Lovely web site, I really enjoy Ju-Jitsu, our club is brilliant
Jade Rawstron
St Athan Dojo
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| Name: | Caroline Blackwell
| | Date: | 3rd May 2007 |
| Message: |
I just wanted to say how pleased I am that I was finally able to come along to Ju-Jitsu last night. I throughly enjoyed myself although I need to work on my confidence, I don't expect that to come to me on my first night.
Could you please pass on my thanks to Andy Herbert Sensei, I really appreciated his patience and the constant praise I got from him no matter how rubbish I was.
I am so glad that I took the plunge and came along, it was everything I imagined and more!
Again, thank you so much for your help and hospitality. You guys have all made me feel very welcome.
Caroline Blackwell
Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Laurie Hewitt
| | Date: | 23rd March 2007 |
| Message: |
Congrats on getting your 3rd Dan Sensei Peil.
Laurie Hewitt
Worchester Dojos
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| Name: | Stephen and Loretta Ankier
| | Date: | 4th April 2007 |
| Message: |
Oussa Soke,
We were delighted to learn that Trevor Stewart is now a RENSHI 4th Dan! Congratulations!
Also to our old friends from the 'great' Borehamwood dojo - well done to Mark Thomas Sensei 2nd Dan, Andy Herbert 2nd Dan and Andy Tierney Ishin Ryu Yudansha Sensei!!
Regards to all,
Stephen and Loretta Ankier
[ex-Borehamwood dojo.]
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| Name: | Paul Rudd Sensei
| | Date: | 5th April 2007 |
| Message: |
To all at St Athan Dojo,
I'm back from Afghanistan and can't wait to get back on the mat training with you all. See you after the Easter Holidays.
To Stafford Dojo and Sempai Chalky, lets get training!!!
Paul Rudd Sensei
St Athan Dojo
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| Name: | Mark Thomas Sensei
| | Date: | 5th April 2007 |
| Message: |
I would like to wish Jessica the very best of luck with her new venture at Sandhurst. I'm sure with her spirit and determination she will, without a doubt, do extremely well. When times get tough just think back to your last grading and remember how you got through it, remember your extended family and for sure we will all be with you in spirit pushing you on.
Best wishes,
Mark Thomas Sensei.
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| Name: | Ryan
| | Date: | 23rd March 2007 |
| Message: |
I first started Ju-Jitsu at the Harrow Leisure centre 6 years ago with Sensei Paul and Andy Tierney.
Now Sensei Andy teaches me and I can't wait for Friday nights. I have made loads of new friends and think Sensei Andy is a
great teacher because he keeps me interested throughout the lesson and does not make it boring. Keep up the good work.
Ryan
Harrow Dojo
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| Name: | Alex
| | Date: | 23rd March 2007 |
| Message: |
Sensei Andy is the best instructor
Alex
Harrow Dojo
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| Name: | Alice
| | Date: | 23rd March 2007 |
| Message: |
I think Sensei Andy is the best teacher ever. Sensei Andy is very funny and good at Ju-Jitsu. I think Sensei Andy teachers us
good moves and trains us a lot.
Alice
Harrow Dojo
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| Name: | Hans Georg Bilazewski Sensei
| | Date: | 23rd March 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Kevin Pell Hanshi
Some time ago I bought your book... 40 Martial Art Basics...which I like very much. I hope you plan to make a DVD of some
Ishin Ryu combat and knife techniques. If you have the time to do so, I think it would be very interesting. Looking forward
to hearing from you.
With best wishes to you, your family, Sensei and students.
Best regards
Hans Georg Bilazewski Sensei
Vienna / Austria
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| Name: | Paddy Swallow Kyoshi
| | Date: | 27th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Just a note to say a huge thank you to Soke for the surprise award of my Kyoshi last weekend. It was completely unexpected
and I have just about stopped smiling! (And shaking!)
It's hard to believe that only a year ago we felt a bit like fish out of water at the award ceremony and dinner, we didn't
know many people and felt a little in awe of the whole affair.
This year however we felt like part of the furniture how quickly things change! We have made so many friends and feel so at
home with the Ishin Ryu family, it was a wonderful evening and so great to catch up with everyone.
Many Congratulations to all of you who were given awards and grades, so many to mention and in case I forget someone I will
just say WELL DONE EVERYONE! With a special Ouss RENSHI Trevor and students for a wonderful display - Jess looked much better
without the beard!
Warmest regards to one and all
Paddy and Julie Swallow
Kanazawa Budo Dojo's
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| Name: | Andy Tierney Sensei
| | Date: | 26th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Well were do I start what a night what a night Saturday was, let me start be saying a heart felt congratulations to the
following, Renshi Trevor on receiving his 4th Dan and also his Renshi title, Mark Thomas, Andy Herbert and Martin Fricker on
receiving there 2nd Dan.
Well done to paddy swallow on receiving his Kyoshi title, a well deserved title and a much respected man, also well done to
Miro Zdunic on his 3rd Dan, also to sensei Laura on her 3rd Dan.
Personally I would like to say how receiving my Dan grade made me feel; I was very overwhelmed by the fact that the Ishin Ryu
Ju Jitsu Dan grades felt me worthy on receiving such a title and the honour to wear the coveted Ishin Ryu black belt. I would
like to thank everyone who has posted congratulations on the website, and to all those who have personally congratulated me.
Last but not least I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart my wife and two children who have put up with so much
and are just about still smiling. Once again congratulations to all who received awards during the evening.
Sensei Andy Tierney
Harrow / Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Alice
| | Date: | 24th March 2007 |
| Message: |
I think Sempai Mark is the best in the whole world! Sempai Mark is good at Ju-Jitsu and is very nice. Sensei Mark teaches us
very hard work but the harder it is the better it is so we learn good moves.
Alice
Harrow dojo
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| Name: | James Pankiewicz
| | Date: | 23rd March 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Soke and Teresa,
Thank you so much for a fantastic evening last Saturday. It was my first Anniversary dinner and one night I will always
remember. It was an honour and a joy to witness the presentation of awards of gratitude, recognition and rank. In particular
the award of Dan grades to our very talented and deserving instructors was moving to witness and I hope will inspire all of
them to keep giving so much back to all us Ishin Ryu students.
I know they inspire all of us to keep training hard and push always forward in whatever way is possible despite all of our
minor, and sometimes major, setbacks.
With honour and respect,
James Pankiewicz
Bushy dojo
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| Name: | Sensei Laura
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Thank you so much for a great weekend, my family really enjoyed themselves. Renshi Trevor's display was awesome; thank god Leigh got it on the camcorder because I was so in awe watching it I forgot to take photographs.
Thank you for surprising me with my third Dan, I can not put in to words how much it means to receive a grade from you! I think I have now stopped shaking!
There were a lot of surprises and they were all well deserved. We were all crying when Renshi Trevor made his speech, and when you gave Sensei Andy Teirney his first Dan.
I am going to ring the embroiderer in a moment to get my new Dan bars added to my Obi (not that I can't wait or anything Soke!)
Lots of love Laura xxxx
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| Name: | Sensei Laura
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to Renshi Trevor Stewart on your 4th Dan and Renshi title, well deserved, also to Sensei Andy Teirney on your Shodan, and to Sensei Andy Herbert and Sensei Mark Thomas on your Nidan. Well done also to Sensei Miro Zdunic for his Sandan, and to everyone else for their achievements (too many to list), and a big thank you to Soke for a very enjoyable weekend and my Sandan. Xx
Laura Peil Sensei,
Worcestershire Dojos
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| Name: | Sarah and Dan
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi guys
What a brilliant night Saturday was, thought I'd just send you some of the photos I took, I thought you might like the action ones especially the one with Renshi Trevor!!
See you soon!
Sarah and Dan x
Honbu Dojo
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| Name: | Sensei Mark Thomas
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Congratulations on another spectacular anniversary dinner, without a doubt the best one yet.
Well done to everyone who received an award... so many deserving students.
Congratulations to Sensei Andy Herbert and Sensei Martin Fricker on their 2nd Dan and Sensei Laura Peil and her 3rd Dan and also Renshi Trevor Steward on his 4th Dan and Renshi title.
The biggest congratulations has to go to Sensei Andy Tierney, I can't express enough how happy I am for him and how great it will be to see him on the mat in a black Gi top wearing the coveted "Ishin Ryu" black belt.
But none of the above could have happened without you and Teresa and Renshi Mark... thanks for another great year in Ishin Ryu.
Honour and Respect always,
Mark Thomas Sensei
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Adam Merton Kyoshi
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Kevin and Teresa,
As you know Clare and I attended the 17th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday... and a most enjoyable time was had by both of us. We especially thank you for the kind gift of the bottle of Champagne that you kindly presented us during the awards ceremony. All at table seven enjoyed a glass. Thank you. We didn't expect it and was lovely thought to help us celebrate our 4th Wedding Anniversary.
I also had the chance to mix with some of the chaps and it was heart wrenching to witness the emotion of the occasion as your senior grades were presented with their grades and titles. Please congratulate them, especially the new Renshi - A deserved grade indeed.
It was a very revealing experience chatting to your senior guys. The warmth in which they speak of you is refreshing. The high regard and respect that they show to the visiting affiliated instructors is second to none, not only at the dinner but at the international camps. Mixing in an environment such as the Renmei without the intra-bickering that plagues other organizations is a liberating experience.
I must take this opportunity to congratulate you for propagating such open minded students; their acceptance of other styles and instructors outside of Ishin Ryu is truly remarkable. There is none of this 'Euuuu - Karate' syndrome. Or I only 'DO' Jujitsu and Judo. : )
Again thank you for the Champagne! - Truly enjoyed.
Yours in Kempo
Adam J. Merton - Kyoshi 5th Degree SoC. SgK. SmT.
Master Instructor & Founder
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| Name: | Sensei Toby Bauert
| | Date: | 18th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Soke,
In the name of the whole Swiss Team I would like to say a big thank you for this year's anniversary dinner. We had a great time and enjoyed once more the good company of the Ishin Ryu community. I would also like to dedicate a big thank you to Teresa and to everyone who worked behind the scenes and helped to make this event become a great success. I know from my own experience how much work and effort is necessary to have an event organised in such a professional way.
I would like to thank you also for my promotion to Nidan and your warm words; you know that you are the only person I would have accepted it from and as it came from you, it makes me feel very proud and very honoured. Even more than for the grading I am deeply grateful for all your support and your sincere friendship in the past years. That means a lot to me. Domo Arigato Gozaimashita.
Last but not least I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone I missed at the evening on their promotions, titles and awards. Well done!
With Honour and Respect,
Toby Bauert Sensei
Go Dai Ryu, Switzerland
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| Name: | Paul Rudd Sensei
| | Date: | 15th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Just a quick message to ask to pass on my best wishes to all attending the dinner this weekend. I know it will be another Ishin Ryu success and all attending will have a great time. I am disappointed that I can not be with you all and especially my family. Can't wait for next year.
Have a great time I wait in anticipation to hear all the gory details in due course.
Regards
Paul Rudd Sensei
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| Name: | Stephen Peil Renshi
| | Date: | 10th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke
Good to see that Sempai Ollie is back training. Looking forward to seeing him again it has been too long.
Stephen Peil Renshi
Aka Ryu Ju-Jitsu
Worcestershire Dojos
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| Name: | Adam Westwood
| | Date: | 10th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi to all my Ju-Jitsu instructors - I think Ju-Jitsu rocks. I think I'm doing well thanks to you guys!
Adam Westwood
Thetford Dojo
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| Name: | Trevor Steward Sensei
| | Date: | 9th March 2007 |
| Message: |
I have heard that Sempai Ollie is back training. It is good to see him back on the mats. I look forward to seeing him on the
next senior grade training.
Trevor Steward Sensei
Assistant National Coach
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| Name: | Trevor Steward Sensei
| | Date: | 9th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to Leigh Keyte on passing his Purple Belt at Honbu. He showed true honour and respect to Soke and Ishin Ryu
to travel all the way to Norfolk to be graded at Honbu by his Sensei Steve Peil. I have travelled and been on my courses
alongside Leigh and he has always shown to be very respectful to me As the Assistant National Coach of Ishin Ryu.
Trevor Steward Sensei
Assistant National Coach
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| Name: | Del Shannon
| | Date: | 7th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Soke
I would just like to say congratulations on the four new brown belts and from the photos well earned. Look forward to seeing
you all soon...!
Del Shannon
Thetford Dojo
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| Name: | Leigh Keyte
| | Date: | 4th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Pass on my congratulations to Lou, Ruth, Chris and Eugene on passing their Brown Belts!!! Well done guys, you deserve it!!
Domo
Leigh Keyte
Worcestershire Dojos.
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| Name: | Andy Teirney Sempai
| | Date: | 5th March 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to our new brown belts, just think guys it only gets harder from here on in.
Congratulations to Leigh on passing his purple belt, you've done your Sensei proud. Can't wait to ground fight with you all
on your next belt. well done again,
Andy Teirney Sempai
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Mark Thomas Sensei
| | Date: | 1st March 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Congratulations to Eugene, Cris, Lou and Ruth on passing their brown belt, to show what a caring bunch we are we have had a
whip round the clubs and we have collected at least a pint of the red stuff to replace what Eugene has lost. Also
congratulations to Leigh on passing his purple belt (See you in March Leigh... PS don't forget to shave)
Best Regards,
Mark Thomas Sensei.
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Paul Rudd Sensei
| | Date: | 1st March 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to those who recently graded to Brown Belt at Honbu. Also a big well done to Leigh Keyte for gaining his
Purple Belt. I have met Leigh at a number of seminars and I am not surprised of his achievement.
Well Done to all.
Paul Rudd Sensei
RAF St Athan Dojo
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| Name: | Kit Callaghan
| | Date: | 27th February 2007 |
| Message: |
Well done Leigh, that was pretty cool!
Kit Callaghan
Worcestershire Dojos
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| Name: | John Klapwijk
| | Date: | 23rd February 2007 |
| Message: |
Soke,
Can you pass on my best wishes to everyone grading tomorrow.
Love and respect to everyone,
See you soon,
John Klapwijk
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Alexey Kuznetsov Sensei
| | Date: | 18th February 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear friend Kevin!
From the bottom of our heart, I, my colleagues, instructors and students congratulate you with 17th anniversary of Ishin
Ryu.
We wish You the fruitful development of your organization in the sphere of martial arts.
People all over the world know Kevin Pell as the great master of martial arts, as the great, kind and understanding person.
Let the good luck always follow you and let good and reliable friends be around you!
With best regards, respect and honour,
Your friend
Alexey Kuznetsov Sensei
Russian Kobudo Federation
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| Name: | Hans Georg Bilazewski
| | Date: | 10th February 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Soke Kevin Pell.
Thank you very much for your interesting website. I like reading all about your courses and activities of Ishin Ryu very
much.
Best regards to you and your students.
Hans Georg Bilazewski
Vienna, Austria
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| Name: | Simon Edney
| | Date: | 11th February 2007 |
| Message: |
Just to say a *massive* thank you for a most informative and enjoyable first aid course, was a great pleasure and experience
to meet you Soke and finally I have got a chance to see the fantastic Dojo you have created, can't wait to train
there.
Thanks again from Simon Edney,
Halstead Dojo.
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| Name: | Edward Koschmider Shihan
| | Date: | 9th February 2007 |
| Message: |
Keep up the good work and continue to preserve the traditions that have made us great!
Ed Koschmider, 6th Dan, Shihan, American-Te Goju Kai
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| Name: | Luke Siegmeier Sensei
| | Date: | 1st February 2007 |
| Message: |
Hello Hanshi Kevin and all at Ishin Ryu from Australia.
Just wanting to touch base and wish you the best for the New Year. I hope all your goals are achieved. My wife Sensei Kim and
I are now the proud parents of a daughter whom we named Laney Grace. She was born on the 1st of December 2006. I hope to
train towards a Nidan this year after a knee reconstruction in 2006. Yours in martial arts from the whole Sakura Ryu
organisation in Australia.
Luke Siegmeier Sensei
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| Name: | Martin Folan Sensei
| | Date: | 28th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Hanshi and all at Ishin Ryu,
I just wanted to congratulate you all on your 17th Year and wish you many more to come.
Martin Folan.
-ALLSTYLE- Kickboxing Martial Arts Association.
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| Name: | Bill Rudd Sensei
| | Date: | 18th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Thank you for writing the report on our grading. Thank you to everyone who was there on the day to give us their support,
especially Sensei Laura, sorry I bled so much but it looked like Eddie mopped most of it up with his Gi! All our friends at
St Athan were very pleased for us, we even got points awarded to us from our PE Department at school. My big toe is just
about back to its normal size. We all had a brilliant weekend and cannot wait to be back on the mat with our Dad.
Bill Rudd Sensei
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| Name: | Julio Luis Carlo, Jr.
| | Date: | 23rd January 2007 |
| Message: |
Hello sir,
I just want to say that your website is very impressive and full of information. You have done a great job.
Your brother in Budo always,
Julio Luis Carlo, Jr.
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| Name: | Soke Rick Greene
| | Date: | 23rd January 2007 |
| Message: |
Greetings Soke Pell
I hope all is well. I just want to say that you're Honbu Dojo and garden looks great. I can see that there is true martial
arts
spirit in yourself and your students and I would like to meet you some day, it would be an honour.
Thank You, Soke Rick Greene,
member of Shiho Karano Kai Soke Renmei.
Founder, Bushi Ju-Jitsu
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| Name: | Gary Alexander
| | Date: | 23rd January 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Mr. Pell,
Thank you for your on-line Newsletter, Very impressive! It looks like you are staying busy there in the UK.
Best Regards
Gary Alexander
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| Name: | Sally Mead
| | Date: | 24th January 2007 |
| Message: |
I found this updated site much easier to access, especially for finding out information on Dojos etc where my son Bradley
Mead trains
Sally Mead
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| Name: | Lee Johnstone
| | Date: | 27th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Kevin
That is a cool site and a lot of hits too
regards
Lee Johnstone |
| Name: | Natasha Stephen
| | Date: | 25th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Ju-Jitsu is great, more people should join, its a great way to learn how to protect ourselves but we have fun at the same
time.
Natasha Stephen
Thetford Dojo
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| Name: | Sensei Viky
| | Date: | 25th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Kevin Pell Hanshi,
Congratulations on the 17th anniversary. The updated site is a wonderful job, well done and it was very interesting to browse
through. Keep the good job going. Ouss!
Sensei Viky
ACADEMY OF MARTIAL SCIENCE
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| Name: | David J Kacperski
| | Date: | 24th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Hi Kevin,
I hope all is well, I have checked out your updates on your site you have a very impressive style and organisation. It's nice
to see the pictures of the younger ones getting on - that's what martial arts is all about, passing knowledge to the next
generation - they are our future.
Keep up the great work!
with respect,
David J Kacperski
KIKA KBMA World President
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| Name: | Soke Gerardo Cantore
| | Date: | 24th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Dear Teresa,
Thank you for your e-mail. I have just visited the website as of two minutes ago and it is a good website, congratulations.
Please give my best to Soke Kevin, my brother in martial arts.
Thank You,
with respect,
Soke Gerardo Cantore 10th Dan
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| Name: | Richard Petchey
| | Date: | 19th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations Soke on your Ju-Jitsu ‘General Advisor for the United Kingdom' position. That is great news and well
done...
Richard Petchey
Bushey Dojo
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| Name: | Jose Fernandez Sensei
| | Date: | 17th January 2007 |
| Message: |
I like what your doing here!
Jose Fernandez, Sensei 4th Dan
Capital Dojo, Washington
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| Name: | Sempai Andy Tierney
| | Date: | 9th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to Soke Kevin Pell and Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu on their 17th anniversary. From a humble club of seven adults and 1
kids club to being one of the biggest martial arts organizations in the world - and still growing Daily.
Sempai Andy
Tierney
Borehamwood Dojo
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| Name: | Sempai Andy Tierney
| | Date: | 9th January 2007 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to the web team, fantastic to see the site back up and running.
Andy nice to see you back on the mat well done.
Sempai Andy Tierney
Borehamwood Dojo
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