Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu

Guestbook Archive
2002 - 2006

Welcome to the Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu guestbook archive. This section contains all of the guestbook entries from 2002 when the guestbook opened up until the end of 2006.

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Name:	Mario
Date:	6th February 2006
Message:	Dear friends, I find your style very effective and interesting. Hope one day I'll have the opportunity to meet you in England or why not here in Italy. Ouss! Mario instructor from Gorizia North East Italy

Name:	Lemon Tiger
Date:	19th January 2006
Message:	As a new member of the organisation, i would like to thank the runners of this site and everyone within Ishin Ryu who have helped me through the first 2 weeks, teachers and students of Thetford. Domo Aragato. Lemon Tiger

Name:	Stéphane Ladant
Date:	14th January 2006
Message:	Very nice site. Greetings from Sicily! Stéphane Ladant

Name:	Tudor "Sennin", STANCIU
Date:	6th January 2006
Message:	First time I was curiously about your site. Second time I spent a few minutes searching in file of site. At the moment, I want say to you: Ishin Ryu Ju Jutsu Site is exceptionally, really The Best. Your concern for detail, high-quality and proper manner for presentation the history fact on the your organization, make my happy for possibility to send these words Tudor "Sennin", STANCIU ROMANIA

Name:	Rizwan and Adam raza
Date:	3rd January 2006
Message:	Happy new-year to every one and keep training hard. Very good work. Keep it up. Rizwan and Adam raza Harrow Dojo

Name:	Neal Rowland
Date:	27th December 2006
Message:	What more can I say that hasn't been said before - very good web site, would like to visit and train at your headquarters some time. Neal Rowland

Name:	Simon Fletcher
Date:	27th December 2006
Message:	ISHIN RYU, ISHIN RYU. IF YOU ASK THEM, WHY THEY DO IT? ITS BECAUSE, ITS ISHIN RYU! DOMO ARIGATO, ISHIN RYU. FAITH, STRENGTH & HONOUR, SIMON FLETCHER. BOREHAMWOOD DOJO

Name:	Hoosain Narker
Date:	26th December 2006
Message:	Congratulations on your informative site. It was a pleasure perusing all the information available. I'm sorry for having missed you with my most recent visit, but I will certainly make an effort to come around on my next trip to the UK. Hoosain Narker

Name:	Alex Cosham
Date:	24th December 2006
Message:	Although some time ago now I would like to thank you for allowing me to join you for a session earlier in the year. Kevin was the nicest martial arts genius I've ever met and leave you saying this: Domo Arigato Alex Cosham

Name:	Alexey Kuznetsov
Date:	20th December 2006
Message:	Dear Kevin! With great respect turns to you the President of the Russian Kobudo Federation, Alexey Kuznetsov. Please take my warm and cordial regards for the coming Christmas and New Year! With my open heart I would like to wish you great success in the sphere of Martial Arts, fruitful and successful realisation of your creative plans, organisation and execution of different events on national and international levels, as well as the strong health, good spirit, courage, strengthening your competitive spirit. I hope for our fruitful co-operation, which can bring the great success and achievements in the different spheres of Martial Arts in coming 2007. With deep and warm regards and best wishes, Hoping for our successful and fruitful cooperation in the nearest future, With best regards, Alexey Kuznetsov President of the Russian Kobudo Federation

Name:	Jane Rudd Sensei
Date:	14th December 2006
Message:	Soke, thank you very much for the encouragement you gave my boys during their grading on Saturday. Thank you also to the panel who assisted, especially Sensei Laura who mopped up the blood!! It was such a shame their dad missed it but Afghanistan is a bit far away. We are both so proud of Bill and Eddie, the first JUNIOR SHODAN in the federation. Keep it up boys; you are a fine example for everyone else in our club. Jane Rudd Sensei

Name:	Peter Hogg
Date:	10th December 2006
Message:	My congratulations to Hanshi Pell on his recent appointment to the European Ju-Jitsu union from the Seimei Do Kwai, the Vernon Bell Ju-Jitsu club. Kind regards Peter Hogg 6th Dan, Tenshin Shinyo Ryu. UK representative for EJJU.

Name:	Katrina Sullivan
Date:	7th December 2006
Message:	Thanks so much for helping my daughter Charise with her confidence and teaching her a wonderful art, Trevor is a magnificent instructor and has so much to offer the kids; keep it up! Katrina Sullivan Thetford Dojo

Name:	Steve Daniels
Date:	6th December 2006
Message:	The new website looks great. I have just seen the photos of the Bowling day back in May at Strikes when Nathan came 2nd, I was so proud of him. Please send my Christmas wishes to everyone and keep up the good work, and have an even better 2007. Regards Steve Daniels

Name:	Leigh Keyte
Date:	6th December 2006
Message:	Oussa Soke, The website is back up and running smoothly again, and it great to see that its all going well once again! Domo Arigato Leigh Keyte Worcestershire Dojo

Name:	James Pankiewicz
Date:	6th December 2006
Message:	The new website content is excellent. I keep coming back again and again. Full credit to you and your new website helpers! With respect, James Pankiewicz

Name:	Frank M. Schneider Shihan
Date:	5th December 2006
Message:	Dear Soke Kevin, thank you very much for your lines regarding our weekend Christmas seminar/course. Both Hermann(Harms Hanshi)and myself hope to meet you next time in Germany. Oussa! Best regards, Frank M. Schneider Shihan P.S Looking forward to you taking me for my Sandan next year

Name:	Kyle Burks Sensei
Date:	4th December 2006
Message:	Konnichiwa Soke San. I would like to say ARIGATO to you for all your input in the changing of my club name from SHIN RYU to BUSHIDO. There is a lot of work to do changing everything since 22/06/2004 but all my students love the new club name and what it stands for. Since my club changed over to the ISHIN RYU in October/2005, I have seen a big change in the art I teach and now things just keep getting better and better. Thank you Soke For all your help Kyle Burks Sensei P.S Looking forward to you taking me for my Sandan next year

Name:	George-Slater Commodore
Date:	17th November 2006
Message:	Dear Soke Kevin, I am much overwhelmed by your huge contributions to the martial arts fraternity. I really like the pictures, hi! The HONBU DOJO wow! Just by the way I add your contact through the combat magazine, and your profile is very enticing. This has attracted me to you, and to create a long time relationship with your organization, which intend go a long way to benefit my organization and my country Ghana at large. I am looking forward to hear from you soon. I remain, Yours-In-Martial Arts. George-Slater Commodore

Name:	Ryan Hixson
Date:	15th November 2006
Message:	YES! i passed my grading, I'm now an orange/black, and its all thanks to Sensei Trevor Steward, and all my friends, and to the Sempai. Ryan Hixson Dereham Dojo

Name:	Simon Edney
Date:	6th November 2006
Message:	I belong to the Halstead Dojo and just wanted to leave a note to say how impressed I am with the website. Simon Edney

Name:	Kemal Shaheen
Date:	22nd March 2006
Message:	Just wanted to say what a fantastic performance by Sensei Andy H last weekend and a big congratulations to him on passing his Shodan. I feel privileged to have witnessed the grit and determination that he showed and to have had an insight into what it takes to be an Ishin Ryu Dan grade. When Soke says that they aren't given away on the back of cornflake packets he bloody means it...Well done Sensei it was an honour to be part of the day and to share the blood, sweat and tears. Kemal Shaheen Thetford Dojo

Name:	Stephen Peil Sensei
Date:	22nd March 2006
Message:	Ouss Soke, Just to say what an Honour it was to be included in the grading panel for the two day Shodan grading of Andrew Herbert Sensei. The weekend was an insight and an inspiration. Our congratulations go out once again to you and your very hard working students who always show great respect and etiquette. A great big congratulations go to Andrew Herbert Sensei for a very well deserved Shodan grading. Domo Arigato Stephen Peil Sensei

Name:	Peter Lavelle Sempai
Date:	21st March 2006
Message:	Congratulations to Sensei Andrew Herbert on his successful Shodan Grading. It was a gruelling grading over two and a half days, and he thoroughly deserved it, Best wishes Peter Lavelle Sempai

Name:	Julie
Date:	13th March 2006
Message:	Great website easy to use and all the information you require. Will look forward to seeing Renshi Paddy Swallow at the Medway Centre, Huntingdon. :) Julie

Name:	Brent Moorhead Sensei
Date:	1st March 2006
Message:	What a wonderful and incredible web site. It is so refreshing to find a site dedicated to the art of Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu. I look forward to many visits and to following the events. Perhaps one day I'll have the honour of meeting you. Brent Moorhead Sensei "Moose"

Name:	Jade
Date:	23rd February 2006
Message:	Hi Sensei, This is Jade, I just wanted to let you know that Ju-Jitsu is GREAT! And the website is fab. See you at training. Jade

Name:	Ross Perkins
Date:	21st February 2006
Message:	Hi, I typed in my friend Ryan Hixson's name into a search engine and it managed to find this website so I had a look and there he was! Ross Perkins Norfolk

Name:	Sensei's Luke and Kim Siegmeier
Date:	16th February 2006
Message:	Hello Soke Kevin and the Ishin Ryu organisation. A quick note from Australia. It is very hot out here at the moment. On a sad note a fine gentleman named Kyoshi John Lee JONES recently passed away. He was a direct descendant of Dr A.J. ROSS who started the first Judo and Ju Jitsu School in Australia which was in the city of Brisbane in 1926. Kyoshi was an 8th Dan. He was a great friend of our Chief Instructor Shihan Reg ELLIS and the Sakura Ryu School. He officiated on many Sakura Ryu black belt gradings. I hope this message finds you all in good health and especially training hard. Kindest Regards Sensei's Luke & Kim SIEGMEIER Australia

Name:	Mike Carroll
Date:	19th January 2006
Message:	My name is Mike Carroll, I teach the Waza Kai Ju Jitsu system in Ireland, yours is a very interesting style, would like to learn more. Mike Carroll CHIEF INSTRUCTOR WKJJS

Name:	Paddy Swallow Renshi
Date:	15th January 2006
Message:	Dear Soke and Members I just wanted to post a message to thank everyone for their kind support and the very warm welcome me and my members have received to Ishin Ryu. I am very much looking forward to my 1st year with Ishin Ryu, meeting the challenges and meeting as many of my fellow Ishin Ryu members as possible. To the future... Paddy Swallow Renshi KANAZAWA BUDO CLUBS

Name:	James
Date:	14th January 2006
Message:	I have been training in Martial Arts for about a year now. I have done Ju-Jutsu, Karate and Judo, Ishin Ryu looks so good! But sadly there isn't a dojo near me. Great web site and it looks like a great Martial Art. James

Name:	Stephen and Loretta Ankier
Date:	4th January 2006
Message:	To Soke, Teresa, Sensei's, Sempai's and all fellow 'spirits' at Ishin Ryu, Seasonal greetings and good wishes for a great 2006! Oussa Stephen and Loretta (Ankier). Ex-Borehamwood

Name:	Peter Lavelle
Date:	26th December 2005
Message:	Just a quick note to congratulate Ollie Leyens on his successful Shodan-Ho grading, Regards Peter Lavelle Sempai

Name:	Sharon Johnson
Date:	16th December 2005
Message:	Just want to say Good Luck to Vearnon, Kamal, Lisa & Jess (Thetford Dojo) for their gradings on Saturday 17th Dec - Vearnon & Kamal going for Brown / Black and Lisa & Jess going for Brown at the tender age of 15. And good luck to everyone else grading on Sat. It seems we've all been talking about this "next grading" since the last one in Sept - it doesn't seem possible that it has come around so soon. Vearnon & Lisa - I am so proud of you both. My note wouldn't be complete without thanking Trevor for all the support and encouragement he has given the Johnson family through 2005 - a true friend. To all in Ishin Ryu - a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sharon Johnson

Name:	Ted Sparling
Date:	18th November 2005
Message:	Hi Martin I am your cousin Roxanne Bradshaw’s next door neighbour she sent your site to me . Your training and accomplishments are very impressive. Roxy and I take Tai Chi together and I have started Kung Fu and enjoying it very much. I wish you the best of luck in the future with your school. Ted Sparling

Name:	Henrik Nilsson
Date:	16th December 2005
Message:	We would like to wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a FANTASTIC 2006! We value your support more than you know. Thank You! Warmest regards, Henrik Nilsson President WMAS and Your Friend in Martial Arts!

Name:	Vearnon Johnson
Date:	9th December 2005
Message:	Oussa, I would just like to wish Sempai Mark all the best for his Shodan Grading starting tomorrow, and to wish Ollie well for his re-grading on Saturday as well. Go for it. I know you'll both do well! Vearnon Johnson, Thetford Dojo

Name:	Hyosuke Atsuki
Date:	21st November 2005
Message:	Wandering around on your site has introduced me to a whole new world to better my martial arts training. Hyosuke Atsuki

Name:	Roxanne Purdon Bradshaw
Date:	16th November 2005
Message:	Congratulations Martin from your Canadian Cousin Roxanne and family. I take Tai Chi here and love it. Roxanne Purdon Bradshaw Canada

Name:	Matthew Abbott
Date:	14th November 2005
Message:	I am just a beginner, a red belt but in the past few months of being at the Borehamwood Dojo I have learnt how to disarm a fire arm and defend myself. This is a self defence that really works. Thanks to Sempai Andy Herbert, Sempai Mark Thomas and Soke Kevin pell. Matthew Abbott

Name:	Oliver Shilling
Date:	8th November 2005
Message:	I would just like to say congratulations to Trevor Steward for gaining the title of Renshi. I have been going to Thetford Dojo for four years and he has always been an excellent teacher.

Name:	Mick Thistlethwaite Sensei
Date:	5th November 2005
Message:	Hi, set up a new club in Leeds last week with Sensei Chris Dunn. We had a good turn out and hope to go from strength to strength. Having completed 22 years in Ju Jitsu I still haven't lost the "Bug". Your organisation appears to be very professional, believe me I have been in all the others!! at some time or another. Look forward to meeting you all one day. I may have met Steven Peil at some stage and I have come across some of your instructors I recognise from the old BJJA/WJJF days (say no more). Regards Mick T Sensei

Name:	Ryan Hixson
Date:	25th October 2005
Message:	Congratulations to Trevor Steward for becoming a Renshi at 3rd Dan. He is a great teacher Ryan Hixson Dereham Dojo

Name:	Hans van Gelder
Date:	24th September 2005
Message:	Greetings, from Australia Nice website Hans van Gelder www.aikibudo.com.au

Name:	Ryan Hixson
Date:	22nd September 2005
Message:	I go to the Dereham leisure and fitness center Ju-Jitsu club and i am a white and black belt, I have been doing Ishin Ryu for about 6 months and it is great, I would like to thank Sensei Trevor Steward for being a great teacher if you read this then you must please join. Ryan Hixson Dereham Dojo

Name:	Rizwan Raza
Date:	10th September 2005
Message:	Hello to Soke, Sensei Paul and Sempai Andy Brilliant site and lots of information Rizwan Raza Harrow Dojo

Name:	Sempai Andy Tierney
Date:	9th September 2005
Message:	New Website Looks Great Semapi Andy Tierney Borehamwood Dojo

Name:	Lindy White
Date:	31st August 2005
Message:	Hi cool web site Lindy White

Name:	Sensei Martin Folan
Date:	30th August 2005
Message:	Good Luck to all the Senior Students who are attempting their higher grades. Looking forward to seeing all at the Shochu Geiko. Sensei Martin Folan

Name:	Amando Malengreaux
Date:	29th August 2005
Message:	Hi guys, Congratulations on your website, it is one of best in the world of martial arts. If you have some time ,you can visit the website of the club where I train at www.newsline.com God bless. Amando - Belgium

Name:	Prof. Larry S.L. Martin Hanshi
Date:	21st August 2005
Message:	Your website is great. I love what you’re doing in the UK. I wish they would unite out here in the U.S. you have my support from the Shojukempo International HQ. USA Prof. Larry S.L. Martin Hanshi

Name:	Leigh Keyte
Date:	16th August 2005
Message:	I train under the instruction of both Stephen Peil Sensei and Laura Peil Sensei. I attempted to attend the induction weekend that has previously gone and I couldn't make it due to my job. I would like to come to the next induction weekend and I hope to meet Soke Kevin Pell at Laura Peil Sensei and Stephen Peil Sensei's Wedding. Leigh Keyte Redditch Dojo

Name:	Grandmaster Jay Blanton
Date:	14th August 2005
Message:	Sir I am Grandmaster Jay Blanton Chairman of Mang Ho Martial Arts Federation, just surfing the web came across your website. Just wanted to say it is a great site keep up the good work, Here is my website www.manghoma.com check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks take care God bless Grandmaster Jay Blanton USA

Name:	Jack Cronin
Date:	11th August 2005
Message:	Hi Sensei's and Students. My clubs website isn't as good as this.

Name:	Kofi Smith
Date:	7th August 2005
Message:	Thank you for making me student of the month. I love coming to Ju-Jitsu on Saturdays in Thetford.

Name:	Gavin Margrie
Date:	29th July 2005
Message:	Dear Soke I Just wanted to let u know i still look at your website & wanted to Congratulate you and everyone at Ishin Ryu for doing so well. If you could send a big well done to Jay, Vernon & Kemal for doing so well, i hope to return one day but due family problems it isn’t possible at the mo, well take care and look after your self. Gavin Margrie

Name:	Blair
Date:	20th July 2005
Message:	I started at the Dereham dojo last week. I cant wait till my next lesson tonight. I'm getting my Gi tonight. Sensei and Sempai are really nice and I hope I get as good as them one day.

Name:	Tony Lavelle
Date:	6th July 2005
Message:	I am a Sandan with the Kuon Ji Ju Jitsu Association based in East Lancashire. I attended a seminar on which you were teaching a few years ago at Bids ton Sports Centre on the Wirral. The event was hosted by WIJJF. I thoroughly enjoyed your session and learnt so much. For me, it was pure Ju-Jitsu, no nonsense effective technique. I would like to attend any events on which you are teaching in the North West area. I shall continue to visit your web site for further information. Yours in Budo Tony Lavelle

Name:	Soke Sam Lonewolf
Date:	16th June 2005
Message:	I managed to get a set of your first published works, and I must say that I am very impressed. I got them at the Barnes and Noble Book Store here in the USA. I am going back and buying the sets they have left. They are very well done. Congratulations. Keep up the good work. Mitakuye Oyasin, Soke Sam Lonewolf

Name:	Renshi Herzog
Date:	6th June 2005
Message:	Dear Renshi Hayden-Smith. CONGRATULATIONS! On your promotion and Title! I am a 5th Dan Renshi, World Sansei Goju-Ryu Karate-Do and Kobudo Organization, USA under Hanshi Manny Saavedra. Renshi Herzog

Name:	Dave Turton
Date:	4th June 2005
Message:	Just to say I enjoyed your website, and wish your organisation well for the future. best wishes to all Dave Turton 8th Dan Head of The Self-Defence Federation UK

Name:	Hans Georg Bilazewski
Date:	19th May 2005
Message:	Dear Tammy White. I like your website very much. Me and my students are looking forward to your new book about the techniques of Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu. As we met Soke Kevin Pell during the last ten years on several occasions, and we admired his techniques, we are very curious about the new book. With the best wishes from Austria/Vienna. H.G. Bilazewski

Name:	Peter Lavelle Sempai
Date:	6th May 2005
Message:	Congratulations to everyone who passed their gradings last weekend. Sorry I couldn't be there, but I’ll see you all soon, Onwards and upwards.

Name:	Steve Barnett
Date:	23rd April 2005
Message:	Very good web site Kevin. Really interesting and easy to work through. Congrats Steve Barnett

Name:	Sharon Johnson
Date:	2nd April 2005
Message:	Soke, after reading your report about the Tsunami hip throw marathon I wanted to thank you for your kind comments - it was a pleasure to be involved and to help out. In the 2 years (or so) that Vearnon and Lisa have been training at the Thetford and Brandon Dojo with Sensei Trevor I have come to realise that Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu is not just a pass time but a way of life - and I am happy to be a part of it through Vearnon and Lisa. It remains for me to wish you all continued success. Warm regards, Sharon Johnson (wife of Vearnon, mother of Lisa)

Name:	Chels and Kim
Date:	18th March 2005
Message:	Hey Sensei Peil, were hoping that it works this time! well see you on Thursday and we can't wait till Mondays either. see you soon

Name:	Sempai Andy Tierney
Date:	8th March 2005
Message:	Congratulations to Sensei Trevor and all the students who took parting the hip throw marathon, and also to all those who contributed to raising so much money for the tsunami appeal.

Name:	Damien Smith
Date:	8th March 2005
Message:	Nicely Presented Website

Name:	Ernest Debrun
Date:	7th March 2005
Message:	Dear sensei, good site. Congratulations Soke Debrun Ernest 9°dan Ju-Jutsu. www.asahi-dojo.tk

Name:	Shihan Ramirez
Date:	2nd March 2005
Message:	Dear Soke Pell, Greetings from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Special Congratulations on your 15th Anniversary, Kevin... I look forward to see you. Sincerely, Shihan Ramirez

Name:	Martin Folan Sensei
Date:	19th February 2005
Message:	Soke, Congratulations on your honorary life membership into the AJJIF. Sempai Mark, Thank you for your kind words. I'm sure Sensei Trevor didn't bruise you that much. Martin Folan. -ALLSTYLE- Kickboxing/Martial Arts Association

Name:	Sensei Dave BloodHolland
Date:	18th February 2005
Message:	Dear Soke, Yet again as I browse through your website, I see more standards of excellence being achieved by yourself. A testament to all who wish to pursue the honourable art of Ju-jitsu. Wishing you life's every success and wisdom in all that you do. Yours in Budo,

Name:	Ernest Debrun
Date:	7th February 2005
Message:	Dear Soke, congratulations with your beautiful site. Soke Debrun Ernest 9th Dan Ju-Jutsu. website; www.ashi-dojo.tk

Name:	Waseem Butt
Date:	3rd February 2005
Message:	Great Muay Thai Course with Sensei Martin Folan. Gave a wonderful new perspective on fighting techniques with those kicks (still recovering from the bruises). Cant' wait for the next one. Waseem

Name:	Martin Folan Sensei
Date:	31st January 2005
Message:	To Soke and all at Ishin Ryu. Thank you, for inviting me down on Sunday 30th January to teach a one day seminar, on Kickboxing and Muay Thai. I had a great day. I hope those who attended all did as well. Thank you to you all. Hope to see you again soon. Ouss. Martin Folan. 5th Dan Founder -ALLSTYLE- Kickboxing/Martial Arts Association

Name:	Guy Dwelly
Date:	25th January 2005
Message:	Dear Soke, Your site is as informative as ever! We are hoping to attend some of your seminars this year. Please stay in touch! Stay safe. Sempai Guy FSTJ Crowthorne

Name:	Wiggo Fiskaa
Date:	20th January 2005
Message:	Ouss Soke! I want to wish you, and all the instructors/students all best in 2005. Big Viking regards from Norway. Wiggo Fiskaa Sensei KoGakuShin

Name:	Mandatus Samuel A. Ibe
Date:	5th January 2005
Message:	Nice Site, you really teaching, what you mean. Keep in touch. Gumagalang sayo, MantasDaga

Name:	Kristina Prebeg
Date:	4th January 2005
Message:	pozdrav svima ....

Name:	Rabbie Murray
Date:	3rd January 2005
Message:	magnificent web site very informative

Name:	Gavin Weir
Date:	24th December 2004
Message:	Congratulations to everyone who passed at the Ishin Ryu National Adult Gradings. 100% success rate (first time in ten years). Fantastic!! I am honoured to say that I was one of those. Well done everyone. Gavin Weir Borehamwood Dojo

Name:	Mark Thomas Sempai
Date:	13th December 2004
Message:	Oussa Soke, Just catching up with all the news on the web site, full of highs as always and some lows this time, my condolences for the loss of another Sensei, Leighton Jenkins Hanshi. Great report on the Induction weekend, I will definitely be there for the next one. What a superb report from Sheila Eglen Sempai, there have been previous and no doubt will be future testimonials and thank you letters from students but it's not until you step into that arena on that fateful day can you truly understand the emotional roller coaster that is a Shodan Ho grading. Brilliant report Sheila. Best regards, Mark Thomas Sempai.

Name:	Amy Kent
Date:	30th November 2004
Message:	Oussa Soke, Big huge CONGRATULATIONS from Jess Aaron and me for becoming part of the ISHH. It is an amazing tribute to your dedication as a martial artist and we are all very privileged to be bearing the Mon of the yamagawa family, it really is proof if it was needed that Ishin Ryu is really a very unique and amazing Martial art! Big congratulations again and hope to see you soon and congratulate you in person! Regards Amy Jess and Aaron

Name:	Vonnie
Date:	29th November 2004
Message:	I just want to say some stuff about my best friends Carly and Karmen Karmen is independent and not afraid to speak her mind, that is what I love about her, ok sometimes she is a bit of a boffin but we all love her for being one, for being independent Carly loves good charlotte just like me and is a great friend she also isn't afraid to speak her mind she is the sort of person that can make you feel special without intending to-that's why I love them-they rule... m u m

Name:	SiGung Rudy Duncan
Date:	29th November 2004
Message:	Soke Kevin Pell, It was great viewing your webpage. I am also glad that I received an email from You. I have often wanted to visit England to see some of the martial arts but did not know anyone. I am planning a trip hopefully in 2005.It is good to know that others are doing so much for the martial arts community. Please check out my webpage if you get a chance (duncansmartialarts.com) Hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, SiGung Rudy Duncan Duncan's Martial Arts Academy Syracuse, New York

Name:	Steegmans Marc
Date:	23rd November 2004
Message:	Very well presented and informative website best regards from Belgium Marc Steegmans Ki Jutsu Combat Club Belgium

Name:	Prof. Sam Lone Wolf
Date:	23rd November 2004
Message:	Dear Soke Kevin, May your days be full of blessings and may the Creator grant infinite wisdom. Be Blessed, Sam Lonewolf Hanshi

Name:	Prof. Sam Lone Wolf
Date:	3rd November 2004
Message:	Soke Kevin & Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu Family, I thank you for the wonderful site you have. It is very informative; I also thank you for accepting our family of Yudansha into your family. May the Creator grant you many blessings and may the Thunder-beings be always above you and around you for protection. Mitakuye Oyasin, Prof. Sam Lone Wolf

Name:	Matthew Brinton
Date:	13th November 2004
Message:	Very well presented and informative website. In-depth yet clear and concise. An attractive school of Ju-Jitsu and a beautiful Dojo.

Name:	Morten de Lange Sensei
Date:	3rd November 2004
Message:	Dear Budo Friends... I just want to send you all a greeting from your old friends from Norway, Wiggo Sensei, Thor Sensei and Morten Sensei. Hope everybody is doing good and training hard... All the best from us to all of you.

Name:	Alfred. C. Bates Judan Hanshi
Date:	3rd November 2004
Message:	Dear Kevin, congratulations on a fantastic website, it is literally a work of art, I know also your senior students have also done their business. What a team you have put together, I will be visiting you site quite often, keep up the good work. Well done. Kancho Bates Judan Hanshi.

Name:	Sensei Martin Folan
Date:	1st November 2004
Message:	Hi to all. Just looked through the website at the updated pages of the Shochu Geiko seminar weekend. It was very enjoyable, the warm up Sunday morning made me realise what I am putting my classes through. Thank you to all for making me feel welcome. I hope that I get to train with you again. You are all a credit to Soke. Ouss.

Name:	Sempai Mark Thomas
Date:	1st November 2004
Message:	Congratulations on your induction into the ISHH what a fantastic achievement, I am so honoured and proud to be part of Ishin Ryu. I can't wait to see our "Mon"...does this mean another tattoo in the making?? Best Regards Mark Thomas Sempai

Name:	Ernest Debrun
Date:	27th October 2004
Message:	congratulations with your positive site. My site is www.asahi-dojo.tk Greetings Soke Debrun Ernest 9th Dan Ju-Jutsu

Name:	Paul Rau
Date:	19th October 2004
Message:	This is the best site about ju-jitsu that I know!!! Very good!!!

Name:	Andy Tierney Sempai
Date:	29th September 2004
Message:	Congratulation's to Sensei Chris and Wife Helena on the birth of their baby girl.

Name:	Andy Tierney Sempai
Date:	29th September 2004
Message:	Congratulations to Sensei Joao Santos, Sensei Nick Brooks and Sensei Migg on winning there recent fights. train hard fight easy.

Name:	Parastoo Karimi (known as Paris)
Date:	25th September 2004
Message:	Hello! I once learnt Ju-Jitsu in your Children and Intermediates class! I had a fantastic time and I learnt so much! I'm sorry I had to give it up but it was a fantastic experience and I just want to thank everyone who helped me Soke, Sensei Mark and Dale! Also everybody else! Thank You! Take Care xxx

Name:	John
Date:	24th September 2004
Message:	Nice website. It certainly looks as though you have a lot going on. Best wishes. John

Name:	Waseem Butt
Date:	24th September 2004
Message:	Congratulations to Harrow Dojo! It has been open 3 years September and Sempai Andy has taken care of it for the last year. Waseem

Name:	Alfred. C. Bates Judan Hanshi
Date:	15th September 2004
Message:	Hi Kevin and Teresa, Having followed your career from afar my sincere congratulations on a really first class web site, most enjoyable and looking forward to the day when I can give you my support. God Bless you Both. Bates Alfred Hanshi, Tokushima Budo Council.

Name:	Adriano Pizzato PhD MA
Date:	14th September 2004
Message:	Very nice this site, compliments by your Italian friend, Adriano IWF-KA Founder

Name:	Renshi Ben Ledwick
Date:	8th August 2004
Message:	Nice site. I have a house in North Norfolk and was looking for a ju-jitsu club to train at whilst I was there Yours in Budo Renshi Ben Ledwick

Name:	Chris Collins
Date:	26th July 2004
Message:	Congratulations to Soke Kevin Pell on his huge achievement. "Fantastic"

Name:	Guy-Paul Mitchell-Dwelly
Date:	16th July 2004
Message:	Hi Guys Nice informative site! Stay safe! Best wishes Guy-Paul Sempai Freestyle Tai-Jutsu

Name:	Luke Brighten
Date:	26th June 2004
Message:	I enjoyed looking round the web site. Looking forward to coming to Thetford on Monday night. Luke Brighten

Name:	Mark Thomas Sempai
Date:	18th June 2004
Message:	I would like to say hearty congratulations to Sensei Trev and Tracy on the birth of their new born Kieran. I bet Jessica can’t wait to get stuck in with her new playmate. Very best wishes from me & Sian and the girls, Bethany & Heather. Mark Thomas Sempai

Name:	Rizwan Raza
Date:	8th June 2004
Message:	Oussa Soke, I have just been looking at the Honbu construction report and I was so amazed how it’s turning in to great piece of Ishin Ryu history. I hope that if I get some free time I would to come and help you out with work, and also learn some more Ju Jitsu. Please pass my regards to Sensei Paul when you see him this month. I really wanted to go to Valencia but being self employed its hard for me to take time of this month. Thanks Rizwan Raza Harrow Dojo

Name:	Brandon Murphy
Date:	19th May 2004
Message:	Greetings, Just doing some research on my fellow martial artists. Thank you, (Respectful bow) Brandon

Name:	Paul Webb
Date:	10th May 2004
Message:	Thanks Soke for the great club. Enjoying the training at Harrow.

Name:	Terry F Shepherd Sensei
Date:	3rd May 2004
Message:	I have watched Ishin Ryu grow over many years, its a credit to Kevin Pell Soke, his dedication and knowledge of martial arts is a credit to him. To guests, students and instructors alike, be all you can be, no one can ask any more of you. Terry F Shepherd Sensei

Name:	Sempai Peter Lavelle
Date:	26th April 2004
Message:	Congratulations to Hugh on grading to purple (where was milling in the syllabus)? Also congratulations to Sheila, John & Martin on grading to brown/black (thanks for the breakfast). Finally congratulations to the two new Sempai, Will & Andy. Domo Arigato

Name:	Sempai Peter Lavelle
Date:	20th April 2004
Message:	Oussa to all at Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu. Well done Will on an excellent grappling article, I hope your geography essay is as good!! Good luck to all the Senior Grades on the 24th April! Sempai Peter Lavelle

Name:	Sensei Danny Lines
Date:	24th February 2004
Message:	Hello Soke, I have a good club in east London teaching kickboxing / Ju-Jitsu / Ken-Jutsu. I look at your site all the time, it's great and I have added you to my links, hope you do not mind, you might get some new looks and it gives my students good sites to look at as well. I am a student and dear friend to Hanshi Ron Holt Ken-Jutsu hope to here from you soon friend and maybe one day to train with you. Thanks for your time regards Sensei Danny Lines.

Name:	Sean Gentry
Date:	11th February 2004
Message:	Your dojo is beautiful and resides along the lines of poetry. I am a practitioner of Aikido and Ken-Jutsu Kendo. It is very inspirational to see the photos of everyone doing their part to create such a wonderful place. My parents own a home in Germany and I frequent it to see how the renters are doing and to travel. Your dojo will have to be on my next itinerary. If not to train then just to see the workmanship and perhaps to shake a couple of hands.

Name:	Daniel and Kayla Eber
Date:	21st February 2004
Message:	Great website. Just started ju-jitsu and thrilled to be a part of this. Thanks

Name:	Paul Corrigan
Date:	15th February 2004
Message:	Great website, the history/construction of the Honbu is very motivational.

Name:	Scott Forrester
Date:	4th February 2004
Message:	How you doing Kevin? Good site mate.

Name:	Rizwan Raza
Date:	21st January 2004
Message:	What a good site. I love the pictures and reading all the latest news. A very informative site.

Name:	Sensei Mick Manley
Date:	12th December 2003
Message:	A very impressive site, I must come to see you at your dojo. Sensei Mick Manley (WJJF / WKKO)

Name:	Sensei R Wheeler
Date:	11th December 2003
Message:	Congratulations, a very good, very interesting website!

Name:	Mark Thomas Sempai
Date:	24th November 2003
Message:	If I'm not careful I'm going to land myself in hot water, I'm at work surfing our web site and it's taken just short of 2..yes..TWO hours to browse throughout the whole lot and that's just touching on the highlights. My boss is very understanding though...he understands that if don't get on and do some work I'll be searching the web for a new job...no just kidding. Well done Tammy, keep up the good work!!!!

Name:	Callum Edge
Date:	16th November 2003
Message:	I have just read the sad news about Trevor, I would like to send him my good wishes and hope that he will make a speedy recovery, and that when he is fit and well, we will see him once again at our seminars in Borehamwood. Good luck Callum Edge

Name:	Paul Lincoln
Date:	14th November 2003
Message:	Great lesson tonight, all my favourite things. I think my Gi is more red than white!! Paul Lincoln

Name:	John Harding 5th Dan Aikido
Date:	31st October 2003
Message:	Nice site shame you have nothing near Southampton Id like to play! I started with Ju-Jitsu with pop Stevens when I was 14 years old and started Aikido at around 18 that was a lot of years ago wish you all the best John

Name:	Jake Ford
Date:	31st October 2003
Message:	I'm in Harrow dojo and I think it's really cool.

Name:	Roy Pell
Date:	October 7, 2003
Message:	Good site, good info. My time learning Ju-Jitsu from German instructors, was in English terms and therefore continued in English when I took over the schools teaching. Retired now but still formulating moves in my spare time. Regards, and all the best in your Martial Arts career.

Name:	Rizwan Raza
Date:	6th October 2003
Message:	I would like to wish Sensei Paul a very happy birthday and I will miss him very much, when he leaves for Spain to start a new life. Good luck Sensei .I would like to thank you for all your support and advice you have given me since I got to know you and you taught me some great stuff which I will always remember. Thank you very much.

Name:	HALFORD E.JONES, EXECUTIVE EDITOR,FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS MAGAZINE
Date:	22nd September 2003
Message:	This is a very beautiful and well-constructed website. Keep up the good work. It is easily navigated also. Yours in martial arts, Halford E. Jones

Name:	Les Crook Renshi
Date:	20th September 2003
Message:	The website as with everything in Ishin Ryu is spot on. Congratulations

Name:	Paul Webb
Date:	12th September 2003
Message:	Hi. Great website! I have been looking at it even before I started training with Sensei Paul & Sempai Andy at Harrow and enjoy every bit of it! (The website & the training). My wife says I'm addicted to it! Keep up the good work. Paul Webb Harrow Dojo

Name:	Mohammed Merrouch Sensei
Date:	7th September 2003
Message:	Dear Soke, We often visit your site, which we admire very much. Our congratulations for the great job, and thank you for the email about your next international event. Sensei M. Merrouch

Name:	Montezuma C Cantu-Hanshi
Date:	5th September 2003
Message:	From a-z, your website is one of the very best. Some are of the Elite, some are not, this one happens to be of that special category. I commend your web master, and your Soke for an excellent job in representing a true art. Montezuma C Cantu-Hanshi

Name:	Diff
Date:	1st September 2003
Message:	Just spoke to Steve Fyffe he said to have a look at your site. Very nice, I like the dojo you have obviously worked long and hard. Well done.

Name:	James Nordli
Date:	24th August 2003
Message:	Just a note of greetings from Canada.

Name:	Dave Wilson, Shihan
Date:	2nd August 2003
Message:	Hi Soke Congratulations on having Barry Harte and Nick Brookes onboard. They are excellent martial artists, and good guys. Superb website also. Dave Wilson, Shihan

Name:	Orga Team Martial Arts Events
Date:	2nd August 2003
Message:	Gruß an alle Besucher dieser Seiten vom Orga Team "KAMPFSPORTLER IM KAMPF GEGEN KREBS" www.knochenmarkspenderverein.de

Name:	Alexandra Pereira
Date:	1st August 2003
Message: Portuguese	Olá! Eu sou a Xana e treino Ju Jitsu em Lagos c/ Joe Newland desde Janeiro /03. Tou adorar esta arte de combater e espero continuar a treinar durante muito mais tempo!
Message: English	Hi! My name is Xana and I have studied Ju-Jitsu at Lagos with Joe Newland since January 2003. I love this combat art and I hope to keep training for a long time!

Name:	Sensei Merrouch
Date:	5th July 2003
Message:	Congratulations from Sensei Merrouch and his students from Morrocco for this excellent work.

Name:	Peter Lavelle
Date:	2nd July 2003
Message:	Keep up the great work on the web site, very informative and great photos!

Name:	Rizwan Raza
Date:	30th June 2003
Message:	Soke Kevin is doing a great job teaching us this great skill. Thanks Soke!

Name:	Tony Grieves
Date:	22nd June 2003
Message:	Great website. As a first time visitor I found loads of information on past and present items. Very well presented. Will be visiting again and I don't even practice!! Keep the site up and well done.

Name:	Peter Lavelle
Date:	18th June 2003
Message:	Excellent website, keep up the good work. Watton carnival was a great day out enjoyed by all my family, the photos are superb. Is Luke aiming for "Viking of the year" with the weekends display? Regards, Peter

Name:	Rizwan Raza
Date:	8th June 2003
Message:	I love the website and once I get on it I just cant get off. There is so much information and loads of pictures. Great job, keep it up! I would like to say a big thank you to Sensei Paul for training me, Sempai Carl for putting up with me, and Sempai Andy for his advice. I love the Harrow Dojo and I love training there, all the guys are so great. Soke is a great teacher and we his students are very proud to have such a great instructor in this time and day. Long live Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu!

Name:	Hema Mistry
Date:	5th June 2003
Message:	I am very glad that my daughter Shivani started Ju-Jitsu, it has given her more confidence. When she became Student of the month for May 2003, she was very happy and as a parent I was very proud of her. Thank you to all her instructors.

Name:	Johan Pettersson
Date:	29th May 2003
Message:	It was nice to find your website... I trained with Soke Pell in 1996 in Helsingborg, Sweden. Best wishes Johan Pettersson

Name:	Carl Crampton
Date:	25th May 2003
Message:	I've just looked through site, as per usual I didn't have enough time to look through it all. Enjoyed looking at what I saw, a very good site!

Name:	Peter Lavelle
Date:	27th May 2003
Message:	Oussa Soke, I just listened to the Radio Norwich interview, excellent, but where was Allan Partridge?

Name:	David Poots
Date:	27th May 2003
Message:	I wanted to take the opportunity to say thanks for two things. I must be one of the oldest low belts in the dojo, my last grading failed to impress, and yet you awarded me the Samurai Shield. I am not sure that I understand the award but I am immensely proud of it. Secondly thanks for your training which has saved my life. I was attacked last year by a man with a knife and I have no doubt that the Ishin Ryu training is what saved me. To all others out there who struggle with fitness or age I hope that this provides some encouragement to keep striving. David Poots

Name:	Bethan Brock
Date:	20th May 2003
Message:	How are you, Victoria and I have just seen the pictures of us working in the office. Love the castle wall it looks wicked!

Name:	Victoria Pell
Date:	20th May 2003
Message:	Love the website, saw the pictures of the house. The website is looking great but you need more pictures of me! Love you loads keep up the good work, Victoria

Name:	Costel Grigoras
Date:	19th May 2003
Message:	Hello! I am a Ju-Jitsu practitioner from Romania and a good friend of master Dabauza from Spain. I have visited your site and I can say that it is a nice site and I hope to meet master Pell soon. Best regards.

Name:	Peter Lavelle
Date:	3rd May 2003
Message:	The new photos and video clips are superb. The web site just goes from strength to strength, just like Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu!!!

Name:	Simon Hoy
Date:	2nd May 2003
Message:	The website is surprisingly good considering the standard of most martial arts websites and in fact it is a lot better than many corporate websites. It is informative, attractive, professional and strengthens the professionalism of the club.

Name:	Paul Harburn
Date:	3rd May 2003
Message:	Excellent site, the only regret I have leaving London to live in Dorset is there is no Ishin Ryu. I keep visiting the site just in case one of the instructors emigrates south.

Name:	Peter Lavelle
Date:	30th April 2003
Message:	Great website, I look forward to seeing the latest grading photos. Congratulations to all who achieved their new belts. Thank you Teresa for the huge amount of tea and toast!!!

Name:	Dave Gregory
Date:	28th April 2003
Message:	I would just like to say thanks to Sempai Andy for helping me out with my shoulder on Saturday and also to Martin from Honbu for slapping me around the face to bring me round again during the grading. Finally much respect to all the guys with the hell they went through on Sunday, likewise Steve on Saturday.

Name:	Zack Butler
Date:	23rd April 2003
Message:	Hi all you, the website is brilliant! I go to the Harrow Dojo, Sensei Paul is wicked! See you later guys, Zack.

Name:	Sensei Ahmed A Al-houli
Date:	22nd April 2003
Message:	Great master and wonderful web site! Best wishes! Sensei Ahmed Al-houli 4th Dan Ju-Jutsu

Name:	Doug Blackthorne
Date:	24th March 2003
Message:	This is a very informative site which I will recommend to anybody. It's very nice for us to look at and its very friendly.

Name:	Sue King
Date:	14th March 2003
Message:	A very good web site, especially like the action shots, good luck in the future.

Name:	Andy Tierney Sempai
Date:	21st July 2003
Message:	Dear Soke, Just a quick hi to say love the news up dates. Love the way we can see how Honbu is coming on, and nice to see Sensei Trevor working so hard...

Name:	Paul Rudd Sensei
Date:	31st December 2006
Message:	Oussa Soke, I have just watched the DVD of Bill and Eddie grading and seen the disc of photographs which Jane sent out to Afghanistan for me. I was impressed with the effort, spirit and emotion shown by the lads as they were put through their paces on the day. A couple of weeks ago I heard that they had passed by text, then emails and was so proud of them. Now watching the DVD, I am extremely proud and they should be too. I know it is a day they will never forget. Please accept my personal thanks and pass it on to; Teresa, Renshi Trevor, Stephen and Mark, Sensei Laura and Andy for making the lads work, encouragement and support throughout the day. I know this will have helped the lads and is appreciated by me. I would also like to thank the St Athan crowed; The Culls, The Hodges, Jamie and Dan for travelling to Honbu to support the lads. Once again, thank you to all who took part, I wish I could have been there! Domo Arigato Paul Rudd Sensei

Name:	Del Shannon
Date:	22nd December 2006
Message:	Oussa Soke I know that this is long over due but I would like to say a massive congratulations to Andy Herbert SENSEI! on passing his Shodan and only wish that that one day I would be able to be as good as he was to complete this Honour of becoming a Shodan. It shows that he has put everything he has in to this grading and well earned too! WELL DONE! Del Shannon Thetford Dojo

Name:	Andy Tierney Sempai
Date:	20th December 2006
Message:	Merry Christmas to all who look at the web site and a happy new year! Andy Tierney Sempai Borehamwood Dojo

Name:	Hans Georg Bilazewski
Date:	20th December 2006
Message:	Dear Soke Kevin Pell I wish you and your family and all the students from Ishin Ryu a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. With the best regards from the ASKÖ - Karate Centre in Vienna. Hans Georg Bilazewski VIENNA / AUSTRIA

Name:	Kev Marsh
Date:	19th December 2006
Message:	I thought it time to recommence battle with this computer, so here I am. How pleased I was to discover pictures of my no.1 son, from his student of the month in April, fantastic. But I would also like to thank all of the Sensei and senior instructors for a great year at Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu. Have a great Christmas and see you all in the New Year. Kev Marsh Thetford Dojo

Name:	Mark Thomas Sensei
Date:	20th December 2006
Message:	Here's wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a very happy new year and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone back in their respective dojos in the new year. Best wishes, Mark Thomas Sensei Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu

Name:	Marek Marcek
Date:	22nd December 2006
Message:	Dear Soke, Teresa and all Ishin Ryu instructors and students! Here comes the end of the year and my girlfriend and I would like to wish you a very merry Christmas with loads of presents, have peace and happiness in your homes and souls. We want to wish you also every success and all the best in the new year - 2007. Marek Marcek and Vendula Ex-Honbu Dojo

Name:	Paddy Swallow Renshi
Date:	22nd December 2006
Message:	Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all at Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu. looking forward to seeing you all in 2007. Paddy Swallow Renshi

Name:	Stephen and Loretta Ankier
Date:	22nd December 2006
Message:	Oussa Soke, Teresa, Sensei, Sempai and all fellow 'spirits' at Ishin Ryu, What great times we enjoyed at Ishin Ryu. Adapting a Woody Allen quotation: "That was when we had the most fun ever without laughing", Seasonal greetings and good wishes for a wonderful 2007! Stephen and Loretta (Ankier). Ex-Borehamwood Dojo

Name:	Paul Mandle
Date:	7th December 2006
Message:	Hello, I found your site a few months back on recommendation of a friend who goes to your Thetford club, and read through a load of your articles on seminars and such. I have to say, I was very impressed with the stories your people have to tell about their art, and was sad to see that the site had not changed much since I found it. I was told on Thursday though, that you had begun writing more articles, and have just spent the last few hours reading and admiring the last few months of jujitsu life. I feel real, solid congratulations are in order to the instructors and members of your art for such riveting reads! Paul

Name:	David Ball
Date:	6th December 2006
Message:	Kev, you are an absolute god. I would love to have a career half as successful as yours, you are my idol. Keep up the good work mate. David Ball

Name:	Matthew Abbot
Date:	4th December 2006
Message:	Well, I am glad the web site is up and running, it's been a long time but its all worth the wait. Well done Sensei Andy Herbert!, and thank you Sensei Mark Thomas and Renshi Mark Hayden-Smith, since I have been helping out with all the kids classes it has helped me with my own Ju-Jitsu as well as given me the joy of teaching. I would like to just thank Sensei Mark Thomas; he works very hard with all the kid clubs and running the adults clubs as well. I think every student at Bushey and Borehamwood should buy Sensei Mark a thank you drink at the national gradings/xmas party, and to Soke and Teresa your wedding was a great and special day and thank you for inviting me. Oussa for now and keep it real. Matthew Abbot

Name:	Soke Rick Greene
Date:	5th December 2006
Message:	Greetings, Soke Pell I love what you've done with your dojo and grounds it all looks "GREAT". From one martial arts brother to a another keep up this great tradition. Soke Rick Greene Director, Bushi-Kai

Name:	Peter Evans
Date:	3rd December 2006
Message:	Oussa Kevin! All the very best for the future. Your good friend Peter Evans

Name:	Scott Bushby
Date:	3rd December 2006
Message:	Hello Soke Pell, Ishin Ryu is the foundation, then you build. Scott Bushby

Name:	Ron den Boer
Date:	24th November 2006
Message:	Great website. It looks very nice with interesting information. I think we e-mailed you before about the Kodo Butoku Renmei. Anyway keep up the good work. Sincerely, Ron den Boer The Netherlands

Name:	Terry Pritchard
Date:	18th October 2006
Message:	I enjoyed your web site very much, and was impressed by all the information, history, and photos you have about your organization. I would also like to pass on my congratulations to Pell Hanshi for his award. Terry Pritchard World Ju-Jitsu Federation

Name:	Steven Hunt
Date:	14th October 2006
Message:	I just wanted to say hello to Renshi Trevor and everyone at the Thetford dojo. I have fond memories of the time I spent training with you at both Norwich and Thetford, what you taught me will stay with me for the rest of my life. Thank you. Steven Hunt

Name:	Daniel Verkerke
Date:	14th August 2006
Message:	Hello Pell Hanshi, I received your latest invite to the 5th International seminar and stopped into visit your website. Boy you have sure made some changes. The new format looks great. The pictures of your Dojo are wonderful; I have never seen a Dojo like that in the UK. Most of the schools I have visited over there were at public schools or fitness centres. Congratulations on such a beautiful Dojo and Home. Best wishes, Daniel Verkerke

Name:	Lisa Muslika
Date:	17th July 2006
Message:	Hello to all my old friends at the Borehamwood dojo, so glad to see that some of you have survived, ha ha... Hope everyone's doing well... Lisa Muslika (aka) McIntosh Borehamwood Dojo

Name:	David BloodHolland Renshi
Date:	5th May 2006
Message:	Dear Hanshi, I must congratulate you in your tireless hard work for martial arts, and in particular the work with 'the brotherhood of martial arts' I have just followed the link and have to say, a wonderful concept, bringing so many together. Hope all is well your side of the map. Warm regards, Renshi David BloodHolland Kempo Ju-jitsu Academy - Kansen Ryu Sweden

Name:	Laura Peil Sensei
Date:	31st March 2006
Message:	To Stephen Peil Renshi, Congratulations on your Renshi title, you deserve it. Love you always Laura xx

Name:	Laura Peil Sensei
Date:	31st March 2006
Message:	Congratulations Andy Herbert Sensei, your Shodan grading was amazing, hope you like the photos. Laura Peil Sensei

Name:	Luke Huntley
Date:	30th March 2006
Message:	Hello to you all!! Been watching what's been happening... Just to say been training Wing Chun after Ju Jitsu, slightly less pressure on the knee!!!!!!! Miss it like you wouldn't know.... Hope your all ok. Renshi Paul please e-mail me back!!!!! Hope the Anniversary Dinner went well! Dave Gregory please send me my blue belt grading that you have on DVD!!!! There's a few quid in it for you!!! Take care guys!!!!!!!!!!! Soke your site is still winning the race! Remember fear is not knowing the truth but understanding it???.... Luke Huntley

Name:	Ken
Date:	24th March 2006
Message:	Hi, I would like to know if there is an Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu club on the Wirral. Good web site, pity headquarters isn't up here!! Thanks, Ken

Name:	Ollie Leyens
Date:	22nd March 2006
Message:	Congratulations to Andy Herbert Sensei. I was very honoured to be a part of his special day. That was an amazing grading Sensei. A very well deserved grade. Ollie Leyens Sempai Borehamwood Dojo

Name:	Trevor Steward Renshi
Date:	21st March 2006
Message:	Congratulations to Sensei Andy Herbert on passing his Shodan Grading. It is an Honour to welcome him into the brotherhood of Ishin Ryu's elite Shodan Family. Trevor Steward Renshi Assistant National Coach G.B

Name:	Vearnon & The Thetford Dojo
Date:	20th March 2006
Message:	Ouss Soke I would just like to wish Sempai Andy all the best for his Shodan Grading this weekend. I know he'll be successful but Thetford Dojo are cheering for him all the same. See you at the weekend Sempai! Vearnon and the Thetford Dojo

Name:	Penny Turner
Date:	5th March 2006
Message:	A very informative website. I learnt a few things today! Looking forward to taking my son to the DOJO Party @ Thetford later. Penny Turner

Name:	Grandmaster Amarapini
Date:	1st March 2006
Message:	Dear Sir, When I saw your website, really I got much knowledge in Ishin Ryu. I am much impressed about you, and me and my followers 250 Black belt Instructors want to learn and Want to teach your Style of martial arts in India. REALLY SUPERB, REALLY SUPER MARTIAL ART FOUNDED BY YOU!! Grandmaster Amarapini

Name:	Lou Panteli
Date:	23rd February 2006
Message:	Chris - from all your friends at the Borehamwood Dojo; we wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back soon, fighting fit. Awesome double-grading! We all know what pain you went through to get those belts - as modest as you are, there's no hiding that true Borehamwood fighting spirit. Well done my friend. Lou Panteli Borehamwood Dojo

Name:	Sharon Johnson Vearnon's Wife
Date:	12th February 2006
Message:	Today (Sat 11th Feb) is a historic day for Lisa Johnson (15) and Jess Kent (14) from Thetford Dojo as they attend their first SENIOR GRADE TRAINING DAY at Honbu. Wow! Lisa looked a bit worried this morning when getting her bag ready - when asked why she said "Had I seen how Dad (Vearnon Johnson) came back from a Senior Grade Training Day!!!" - but she was smiling & laughing when they left in the car. The girls achievement is in no small part down to the teaching, guidance and motivation given by Renshi Trevor Steward. His belief has helped them to reach this milestone - the youngest girls in Ishin Ryu to reach Adult Brown Belt grade and the youngest girls to attend a Senior Grade Training Day. Thank you Trevor for everything. Lisa & Jess you should be proud of what you have achieved so far - I know I am. Sharon Johnson (Lisa's Mum)

Name:	Tony Wood, The Ukraine
Date:	14th November 2005
Message:	Hello Kevin, Not certain that you will remember me, we met some years ago in Saint Petersburg, you were giving a demonstration with I think it was the world Kobudo Association, anyway I was the tall Englishman that you kept having to knock out at that demonstration. I left Saint Petersburg and now live in the Ukraine, I still train, you however seem to have done very well, it really looks as if you have a very good organisation, I always remember one blow you gave me it felt like being hit with a hammer, the Russians where very impressed. I saw your web site and thought I would just drop a short line to you. Very best regards Tony

Name:	Martin Folan Sensei
Date:	10th November 2005
Message:	Congratulations to Renshi Trevor Steward. You deserve all your success. See you. Martin Folan Sensei.

Name:	Cris Janson-Piers
Date:	6th November 2005
Message:	Combat motivated me to look at your site! Very impressed, beautiful Dojo. Nice to see true martial artists doing it for the sport! Cris Janson-Pier www.bfkko.co.uk

Name:	Chris Dunn Sensei
Date:	29th October 2005
Message:	Greetings from Thundercity Ju-Jitsu Club. We have our first session this Tuesday. Look forward to catching up with you all soon Chris Dunn Sensei www.tchrc.co.uk

Name:	Crazy Frog (Daniella White)
Date:	4th October 2005
Message:	Hello my name is Crazy Frog or Daniella White. I enjoy myself at ju-jitsu, at St Athan Wales. I love fighting with Paul and with my friends.

Name:	Debbie Bush
Date:	22nd September 2005
Message:	A very informative web site. Thoroughly enjoyed looking through! I am thinking of starting another discipline, so will look you up in the near future! Debbie Bush

Name:	Olaf van Ellen
Date:	21st September 2005
Message:	Dear Kevin, A great site and very interesting projects are going on from your dojos. I hope we’ll meet each other soon at any event and also hope to welcome you at one of our worldwide camps as an instructor. Many greetings Olaf van Ellen www.budo-camp.com

Name:	Mark Logan
Date:	17th September 2005
Message:	Hi Soke Kevin I have just been checking out your new web site. Love the new layout it looks great. The offer for you and Teresa is always open if you need a break From England you are always welcome. We can go out, have some fun and you never know who we might run into. Denmark is not the biggest place in the world. Would like to say you are doing a great job and Ishin Ryu is growing and growing. Every time I look at your web site I see new flags popping up and more and more Instructors are joining you. Well Soke going to run now speak to you soon. Best wishes Mark Logan Denmark

Name:	Ronnie Colwell
Date:	31st August 2005
Message:	I found your site very interesting I enclose mine in the spirit of Budo. www.ronniecolwell.org Ronnie Colwell

Name:	Sensei Kim Siegmeier
Date:	27th August 2005
Message:	Having read Sempai Eglin’s story, I was compelled to reply. I recently became the 3rd ever Female Shodan in Sakura Ryu Ju Jitsu (Australia) and endured a very long and physical grading also. It is hard to explain to people why I too was reduced to tears during the grappling component of my grading, out of sheer exhaustion!!! Congratulations on your achievement, from a fellow female Ju-Jitsu. Sensei Kim Siegmeier Sakura Ryu Ju-Jitsu Australia

Name:	Leigh Keyte
Date:	17th August 2005
Message:	Dear Soke, I train at a Judo group which seems to be a less traditional group and doesn't stay true to the training and the teachings of Prof. Jigoro Kano. It seems some what of a let down to know that I am not being taught the whole syllabus. When entering any Dojo which belongs to the Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Federation, it feels that you will be taught the whole syllabus. What I am attempting to ask is how can I find a new judo group that will teach the whole syllabus? Look forward to meeting you in the near future Yours in martial arts Leigh Keyte

Name:	Ed Koschmider
Date:	15th August 2005
Message:	Looks like you are doing some fine work! - Renshi Ed Koschmider, 5th Dan, World Sansei Goju-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Organization, White Tiger Dojo. Ed Koschmider, Naples, Florida

Name:	Kofi's Mum
Date:	7th August 2005
Message:	Good job Kofi on being August's student of the month. You are proving what we've always told you: "being strong inside will always make you more powerful outside." Very, very proud of you, little man.

Name:	William Bill Solano, Hanshi
Date:	2nd August 2005
Message:	In behalf of the Okinawa Shorin Ryu Kokusai Kempo-Karate-Do & Kobudo Fed. We would like to congratulate you and your Organization for your contribution toward the teaching and preservation of the traditional Martial Arts and for your excellent and well organize website. You're Friend in Budo, Bill Solano Puerto Rico, USA

Name:	Martin Edwards
Date:	18th July 2005
Message:	Hello Kevin Martin Edwards here, the copper from Borehamwood who went to Ireland with you. I am working in the Middle East and had some spare time to look at the net. You have done very well by the look of this web site. Congrats.....you deserve your success. Martin Edwards Ex Borehamwood Dojo

Name:	John VanSchaick
Date:	27th June 2005
Message:	I used to be a student of Ishin Ryu in Portugal and thought I would sign the guest book. John VanSchaick

Name:	Montezuma Cantu
Date:	6th June 2005
Message:	Hope Life is treating you well my friend. That Pond seems much wider !! Take Care and God Bless. Montezuma Cantu, Shodai Soke Tanaka ha Saigo ha Daito Ryu Aiki Bujitsu

Name:	Scott Kinnear,
Date:	4th June 2005
Message:	Soke's Work - A Big Thumbs Up Hi Kevin, I received my book of cards today, they're great, I am showing them to my girls, and maybe later I'll take them through a few moves. there's one move I have always liked that I learnt at Ju-Jitsu, when someone grabs your jacket or shirt at the opening and you proceed to walk backwards fast and make them stammer to keep up, then quickly turn to lose they're grip. It's an easy one, but hey - that's what its all about, as it says in your book - quick and easy moves. Well thanks for my book, it's been done well, the artwork and the details of the moves etc, well done to you sir. I look forward to your DVD next. Thanks again Kevin. Scott Kinnear Scotland

Name:	Kerrie Owens
Date:	10th May 2005
Message:	Hi, I used to live near the RAF Leeming base about 8 years ago, and so far after so long of looking this is the first webpage I have come across that has giving me any information on how my old home is doing. I used to attend the junior school just up the road from the base and would have been in the class of 1999 if I was not moved when in year four. I am now in year 12 in a school in Kent. As this Ju-Jitsu club is based on the RAF base, maybe anyone who attends your class might know my dad who worked there -Paul Owens- also know by his mates as Berti. Cheers and all the best. Kerrie Owens

Name:	Billy and Thomas
Date:	19th April 2005
Message:	I saw you on mums computer and it told us that you did lots of martial arts. I want to be as good as you one day, from Billy

Name:	Professor Amin Sami Hassan
Date:	21st March 2005
Message:	I have looked at you website and was very impressed. I hope to make your acquaintance so that we can exchange techniques. Keep up the good work. I'll be in touch. Ouss Professor Hassan

Name:	Miguel Angel Gonzalez Fernandez
Date:	16th March 2005
Message:	Hi, congratulations on your website. I am impatient to train in Ishin Ryu

Name:	Luke Siegmeier
Date:	12th March 2005
Message:	Soke Kevin, congratulations on the great website. I like your training photos, especially the fireman's carry. I am a student under Shihan Reg ELLIS 6th Dan, Sakura Ryu Ju Jitsu, Brisbane, Australia. Keep up the good work, yours in martial arts, Sensei Luke.

Name:	Chris Hatton
Date:	4th March 2005
Message:	Oussa Soke, I would like to offer my congratulations to Sensei Trevor for the massive success of the throwing marathon on Sunday. Not only was over ten thousand pounds raised towards the Tsunami Appeal, but true Ishin Ryu spirit was demonstrated by all that took part. Life throws difficulties in the path of anyone's' life, but the Ishin Ryu student will have the inner strength to get back up again.... and again.... and again.... and again.... This was demonstrated quite accurately on Sunday, well done to all the adults and children who took part. Domo Aragato Gozaimashita Chris Hatton Thetford Dojo

Name:	Kemal Shaheen
Date:	1st March 2005
Message:	Although my aches and bruises have not yet gone I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Sensei Trevor for the fantastic job he did of organizing the 12 hour hip throw marathon. It was a great, if somewhat gruelling, day and it meant a lot to me on a personal level because I was working last year in some of the communities that were devastated by the tsunami. I have enormous respect for the amount of work that Sensei put in to coordinating everything and making the day such a success and on behalf of the Thetford dojo I would like to offer our congratulations. Cheers Sensei - it is a privilege to train under you Kemal

Name:	Wiggo Fiskaa Sensei
Date:	19th February 2005
Message:	Dear Soke! Congratulations on become the honorary life member in the All Japan Ju-Jitsu international federation, well deserved after all your years in the martial arts. Best regards from Norway Wiggo, Morten, Thor Kogakushin.

Name:	Steve Frost
Date:	7th February 2005
Message:	Hi Soke Good to catch up on the phone this afternoon. I have just been browsing the site and have to say its looking fantastic. A lot of work no doubt, but a real credit to Ishin Ryu and all the work you, Teresa and all the sensei's put in. Great job Soke, great team, great site Thanks regards Steve Frost

Name:	Kemal Shaheen
Date:	3rd February 2005
Message:	Dear Soke Thank you very much indeed for hosting the kick boxing course - it was a fantastic seminar. There was a real sense of camaraderie and I feel that this spirit is something that is unique to Ishin Ryu - I have certainly not encountered it in any of the other martial art clubs that I have trained with. On days like Sunday it is easy to see why you work so hard to encourage the team spirit! Thanks again Take care and best wishes Kemal

Name:	Sensei Neil Horton
Date:	31st January 2005
Message:	A well composed and informative web-site.

Name:	Professor David Wilson
Date:	30th January 2005
Message:	Hi Soke Kevin. Looking forward to seeing you again at Soke Andy McGill's KKI seminar in March 05. Dave

Name:	Hans Georg Bilazewski
Date:	24th January 2005
Message:	Thank you very much for sending me your latest update. I like your web site very much. Wishing you and all the Ishin Ryu members all the best for the coming year. Best regards Hans Georg Bilazewski Shindoryu - Austria

Name:	Kyoshi John Therien
Date:	6th January 2005
Message:	Soke Pell Happy New Year and may all your wishes come true in 2005. Health Happiness and Success Kyoshi John Therien World Kobudo Federation

Name:	Sho Dai Soke Martin Rogers
Date:	4th January 2005
Message:	Hi to all at Ishin Ryu and welcome to the Saigo Ha Daito Ryu Family. I like the site. Merry Christmas to all & HAPPY NEW YEAR Highest Regards Soke Rogers

Name:	Frankie
Date:	26th December 2004
Message:	This is a magnificent site; I have been impressed by a lot of things. I am glad to be apart of this form of martial arts seeing as I go to a class every Wednesday night with Sensei Mark. I like it a lot, so I urge people to try it, its fun and it's good to learn! Frankie Borehamwood Dojo

Name:	Andy Wilshaw
Date:	27th December 2004
Message:	Great website. It was great to stumble across your site, I visit the Algarve 3 times a year teaching and have made many good friends. Sensei Andy Wilshaw Godan

Name:	Jay Eaton
Date:	20th December 2004
Message:	OUSSA SHODAI SOKE, Well another grading gone by and I am still recovering. I just wanted to say thank you for the encouragement needed at the right time. Soke, yourself, Sensei Trevor and all the SHODAN Ho along with a great Ishin Ryu family helped make this a truly remarkable grading. I wish you and the entire Ishin Ryu family a wonderful Christmas and New Year. V/R Jay Eaton

Name:	Savannah and Sadeysa Greenaway- Bailey
Date:	17th December 2004
Message:	To Soke we just wanted to tell you that we are from the Harrow intermediate club and we went ice skating in Queensway last week with Sempai Andy, Mark Davies and Mike and we had a brilliant time and Sempai Andy's wife is really cool. from Sadeysa and Savannah Greenaway-Bailey

Name:	Kemal Shaheen
Date:	3rd December 2004
Message:	Dear Soke Congratulations on official recognition of Ishin Ryu by the ISHH - I am sure you feel justifiably proud. I have always felt that it is an honour and a privilege to belong to such a distinguished martial art and am delighted that the ISHH have awarded you this accolade. Looking forward (?!) to the grading in a couple of weeks. Best wishes Kemal

Name:	Vearnon Johnson
Date:	2nd December 2004
Message:	Oussa I would like to congratulate SHODAI SOKE on becoming a first generation founder within the ISHH. It has always been an honour to study Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu and even more so now. A big congratulations from the Thetford Dojo Vearnon & Lisa

Name:	Lauren
Date:	29th November 2004
Message:	I just want to say yay to my best friend Karmen Seiglow who is student of the month, she is a great friend and a great fighter and is an excellent example to anyone who wants to succeed in life. I think she strongly deserved this award and I think she will carry on going strong and being the best she can be she kicks ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name:	Soke G. Shawn Qualls
Date:	26th November 2004
Message:	Soke Pell, Nice web changes, I hope all's well in lovely England, in Texas it's raining and more rain. Stay safe, stay strong, have a great holiday season. Respectfully, Ni-Soke, G. Shawn Qualls Clear Skies, Pleasant Journeys,

Name:	N. Thiyagu
Date:	25th November 2004
Message:	Respected sir, your web site is so excellent and also good design. thanking you

Name:	Gunshi John J. Williams
Date:	3rd November 2004
Message:	I want to welcome Shodai Soke Pell to our family as a first generation founder and wish him well for the future. You have a fine organization with fine people doing a great job, and it is my honour to be associated with such good people. Gunshi John J. Williams 36th generation Iemoto (Soke) Saigo Ha Daito-Ryu Shintokai Kyoju Dairii Kenkyushin Daito-Ryu Co-sponsor ISHH, Inc. Canada

Name:	Mark Shelley Kyoshi
Date:	16th November 2004
Message:	Hello Kevin Pell Hanshi, I was really impressed with the website; there was so much to see, and so many things going on, though I haven't seen you and trained with you for quite a while now, I look forward to when I see you next, I hope it is soon, perhaps I can come up to you and train at your dojo, anyway, kind regards and see you soon. Yours Mark Shelley Kyoshi

Name:	Sempai Mark Thomas
Date:	1st November 2004
Message:	Acabo de leer la página de noticias y yo querrían pasar en mis felicitaciones a Sensei Paul. Un gran informe, ciertamente se parece a usted se asientan en y en las cosas toman realmente lejos allí, deseo ustedes el lo mejor y yo esperan que su dojo continúe crecer. Mejores Consideraciones, Marcan Thomas Sempai ---------------------- I have just read the news page and I would like to pass on my congratulations to Sensei Paul. A great report, it certainly looks like you are settling in and things are really taking off over there, I wish you all the very best and I hope your dojo continues to grow. Best Regards, Mark Thomas Sempai

Name:	Mark Thomas Sempai
Date:	25th October 2004
Message:	I get into work early to crack on with the daily grind and what do I end up doing.....browsing our superb web site for an hour and a half....where does the time go when you're having fun. Great photos of the 3rd Shocku Geiko and now I'm up to speed with all the gory details on the recently added Sempai profiles, I must say I not at all surprised at Willers.. the man needs therapy.. twice a week on a Tuesday and Thursday probably. Thanks very much for brilliant web site. Best Regards Sempai Mark

Name:	Dave Anderson
Date:	25th October 2004
Message:	Cracking site, full of information. I always say that if I didn't practice Tae Kwon Do that Ju-Jitsu would be my first port of call. I'm sure I'll get to visit one day..... Dave. Pete

Name:	Peter Seller
Date:	24th October 2004
Message:	Been browsing my afternoon away... I have to say, this site really does draw you in and eat up the hours! I particularly like your "Honbu" Dojo, it looks like a magnificent place to train. An awesome site! Pete

Name:	Imran Javed Butt
Date:	20th October 2004
Message:	Hello, My name is Imran Javed Butt lover of Ju-Jitsu. I have visited your website; it is very beautiful and very informational for t

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