Wastelander Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hello everyone,I just wanted to give a quick overview of an event I attended this week, in case anyone here has the chance to go to it in the future, as it is an annual event. Next year, it will be in San Antonio, Tx.http://s18.postimg.org/sqc6odhdl/11701146_1096007190428421_9180602343132633449_n.jpgThe Brotherhood of Veteran Warriors is a martial arts organization that is entirely based on the sharing of knowledge--they don't do any ranking or curriculum--and it was founded by a group of American military veterans. This event saw me as the youngest karateka in attendance, and the only one without military or law enforcement experience. I was honored to be invited, and I had a great time! We covered standing chokes, gun defense, tuidi, self defense, knife defense, handgun retention, and Krav Maga escapes from ground situations.http://s1.postimg.org/n4kdkwn0f/Noah_and_Chuck_Merriman.jpgThe guest of honor was Chuck Merriman Sensei, who is a 9th-dan with the Jundokan, and was recently given an honorary 10th-dan by a panel of senior karateka from several styles. I had the honor of being his demonstration partner for a few moments, and I got to speak with him quite a bit over the two days of the Gasshuku. If you ever get a chance to learn from him, you should absolutely do so! He is a great man, and a wealth of knowledge! Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 That's very cool across the board. San Antonio, TX, huh, hhhmmmm?! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks for sharing this, Noah! Very cool. How did you get invited?Patrick Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks for sharing this, Noah! Very cool. How did you get invited?PatrickMy Sensei ran into Ed Sumner Sensei (who organized the event) at a tournament a while back, and after some talking, my Sensei was invited to attend. Unfortunately for him, we have a summer camp program at the dojo that he has to supervise all day, so he couldn't go. He passed along the information to me, and Sumner Sensei said I was welcome to join them. I was the youngest person in attendance, and the only one without some kind of military or law enforcement background, though Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Nice. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 That would have been something I'd have loved to attend...and I'm a vet. However, I'm pretty much retired and my body complains alot when I practice to hard now days. If you don't want to stand behind our troops, please..feel free to stand in front of them.Student since January 1975---4th Dan, retired due to non-martial arts related injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Looks like a great experience! Thanks for sharing this with us! I love getting photo ops like these! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 That's really cool! http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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