Teachers of the Gathering
Tribute to Imi Okazaki-MullinsProfessor Louise “Imi” Okazaki-Mullins, youngest daughter of Professor Henry S. Okazaki, founder Kodenkan Jujitsu, began training at home with her two sisters, Betty Woman’slf and Myrtle Oberman. Their father taught them Jujitsu techniques and under his direction, they established a foundation of massage (heads, hands and feet) through many hours of practice with him as the patient. He entered his three daughters in a woman’s Jujitsu class instructed by Iwalani Tanaka and Jackie Wong. In the early sixties, the sisters were trained by Keiko Fukuda, the highest ranked female judoka in the Kodokan. Professor Mullins taught both Kodenkan and Kodokan techniques. She will leave a very large hole in the heart of martial arts and we will truly miss her. January 5, 2008 was a sad day for us still here on earth and a glorious day for those in heaven.
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Senior Teachers
LIEBERT O’SULLIVAN
PROFESSOR LIEBERT O’SULLIVAN started training his martial arts training in 1944. He studied Danzan Ryu with Bing Fai Lau and Professor Sig Kufferath in the mid 1940s and received a Black belt from in 1949. Later, he took over the Danzan Ryu School. For the past 10 years, he taught with Olohe Richard Paglilawan (Lua) teaching Danzan Ryu to Paglilawan’s Lua students
| PAUL YAMAGUCHI
PAUL YAMAGUCHI HANSHI would have to be considered the true senior of all Kempo practitioners that originate from Hawaii. Welcome to Professor Yamaguchi, the Kosho Ryu students and all Kempo students embrace your presence and knowledge. Hanshi Yamaguchi is a treasure of the Martial Arts.
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MING LUM
GRANDMASTER MING LUM is a true senior of the martial arts family, he is known worldwide as a true living treasure of the arts and is also sought out as a guide to many of us. Grandmaster Ming Lum not only lends his expertise to all practitioners, but is also looked upon as a spiritual guide to many of us.
| MIKE YOUNG
SIFU MIKE YOUNG is a special guest and one of the top Gung Fu practitioners and martial arts historians. Sifu Young is sought out by grandmasters worldwide for his invaluable knowledge and advice. He is a long time participant and supporter of the Gathering.
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VICTOR DE THOUARS
MAHA GURU VICTOR DE THOUARS is one of the top Indonesian Martial Art practitioners in the world. As the headmaster of Pukulan Pentjak Silat Serak, he works hard to spread his powerful and beautiful system.
| WILLEM DE THOUARS
WILLEM DE THOUARS created the martial arts system of Kun Tao/Silat after a lifetime of study of Chinese and Indonesian fighting styles. In over 50 years of practice Uncle Bill has carefully studied a dozen forms of Chinese Kun Tao and many styles of Indonesian Silat, as well as numerous other martial arts to synthesize his unique blend.
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ROBERT BOWLES
Robert H.Bowles has studied the martial arts for over 48 years and holds the rank of 10th degree Black Belt. He is Chief Instructor of the Shuri-Ryu system of Karate-Do and a direct student of the late Grand Master Robert A Trias (father of American karate).
| JERRY PIDDINGTON
JERRY PIDDINGTON competed on the national and international karate circuit in the late 60’s and early 70’s when the competition consisted of some of the legends of American Karate. Mr.. Piddington won many sparring titles competing against some of the top competitors in the country.
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Instructors
Roger Agbulos
Carlito Bonjoc Alfred Bandalan Tony Anesi Deanna Araya Steve Babcock Bob Brewer Jesus Bonilla Marc Burnham Dominic Cirincione Carlos Castillo Graciela Casillas George Chung Ed Clingo Ryan Chamberland Brent Crisci Toby Cooley Jerry Cook Gary Curtis Jeff Driscoll Jane DeThourars Tony DiSarro Michael DeAlba Terry Dow Ray Erlandson George Elmer Ron Esteller Scott Felson Kirsty Foster Tim Mc Farland Carl Eggerson Glenn Gavin David Greco Mitzi Garnett Brian Garrett Charles Garrett Janet Gee Michael Giron Robert Ito Al Ikemoto Lynn Harris Robert Hoe Tony Hunt Kurt Hinton Trenton Ingles Jose Isidro Phil Gonzales | Bruce Juchnik
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