Frank Van Lenten

[quinteros1963]

Have any of you ever heard of Master Van Lenten. I've read quite a bit about him on-line as far as being a pioneer in Goju and Ishin Ryu, studying with the likes of Shinzo, and Higa to name a few and bring what he learned back to the US. His name is known well in the N. East.

[sensei8]

Have any of you ever heard of Master Van Lenten. I've read quite a bit about him on-line as far as being a pioneer in Goju and Ishin Ryu, studying with the likes of Shinzo, and Higa to name a few and bring what he learned back to the US. His name is known well in the N. East.

Nope, sorry, I've never heard about him. Which means nothing because we all live in a real big world.

[Wa-No-Michi]

I think this is the guy:-

WNM

[Van Lenten Scribe]

yes, that is him

[Wa-No-Michi]

yes, that is him

Hi Van Lenten Scribe,

Can I ask, are you a student of Mr Van Lenten?

WNM

[Van Lenten Scribe]

I am not a student of Master Van Lenten. He is not actively teaching now. I am a coworker and friend. I see Frank on a daily basis as he is in my office every morning at 7:30 telling stories about his trips.

I simply want to help him reconnect with people who know what he is about.

[ryanryu]

wow I didn't expect master Van Lenten's name to pop up here. He's done a lot for the art, but i've seen on other forums and such that there is some controversy surrounding his organization.

That being said, I couldnt care less, I've met Master Van Lenten several times and my Shihan was and is one of his students.

He's older now, but every time he's visited our dojo he's been really helpful to all the students. He loves goju and karate without a doubt. I think he's a great guy and I owe him a huge debt.

[cathal]

I haven't met him nor have I heard of him I'm afraid. But that isn't too unusual the MA community of the world is quite large. I'm sure anyone here would be happy to chat with him on this forum.

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[quinteros1963]

I am not a student of Master Van Lenten. He is not actively teaching now. I am a coworker and friend. I see Frank on a daily basis as he is in my office every morning at 7:30 telling stories about his trips.

I simply want to help him reconnect with people who know what he is about.

When is the next time he is coming to CNY? Regardless of the controversy, he knows Goju. I never met him but have heard much about him from my instructors. There is nothing like his system of Goju Ryu and I am happy to be one of his students, students.

[SenseiJ]

My instructor is a student of Shihan Van Lenten and I have had the opportunity to attend numerous seminars that he has taught. Master Van Lenten is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the martial arts. His main style is Goju-ryu but he has also trained in Shorin-ryu and Isshin-ryu and incorporates these styles into his teaching. He was stationed in Okinawa while in the military and had the opportunity to learn from some of the best martial artist of the time, including Seiko Higa, Seikichi Touchi, Meitoku Yagi, and Masanobu Shinjo all of Goju-Ryu, Eizo Shimabuku (Shorin-Ryu) and Tatsuo Shimabuku the founder of Isshin-ryu. He is a great instructor and if you ever get the opportunity to train with him I hihly reccommend it.