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April 28, 2008

I would just like to say THANK YOU to Mr. Koeppel and to every one else to whom I may have written a letter to in requesting a Senior Women's BB Division and making it a reality. This is really a great thing for us older women who still want to compete but just aren't as limber as our 18 year old competitor. I am really looking forward to competing this year in this new division. Thank you all again,

Respectfully,

Nancy Merfeld


April 20, 2008

It was our 5th annual seminar this year with Sensei Koeppel and it was well attended by fine karateka from Indiana, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and of course Illinois.

The lucky people (click HERE) who joined in this year's workout learned kata Kakuho and were introduced to some of the principles involved in the application from that kata.

Also presented were two of Sensei's more advanced waza and principles and application from them.

If you missed it...   YOU MISSED IT!!!

Lucky J. Phillips

 

p.s.:  did I mention chili?


November 22, 2007

Having had a rough 2007, I was "taking stock" this evening and thought of things that positively impacted my life in the year nearly-past. The USKK, Hanshi Koeppel, my teachers, and our friends and family in other countries around the world are at the top of my list of things for which I'm thankful.

 

Happy Thanksgiving 2007 to everyone. All best in Budo,

 

Thomas Campbell

 

June 22, 2007

Upon my return from the 2007 USKK International competition, I am compelled to express my appreciation of this organization.  Having been away from organizational Karate since the death of Master Trias and the dissolution of the Uniter States Karate Association, I cannot express in words the feelings I experienced reconnecting with Master Koeppel and the members of the USKK.  Touching the history, depth of meaning and strength in this organization was a profoundly meaningful experience for me. I want to express my gratitude to Master Koeppel and the USKK membership in general, who having not seen me for decades, welcomed me with such respect and affection - I have no words to express how that felt.  This organization embodies the true meaning of Bushido.  The events and workshops were amazing, the tournament organized and well run.  I cherished the opportunity of being a part of the USKK giving out it's first financial academic scholarship to Karate-Ka Whitney Goldstein, an incredible award I never would have imagined a Karate organization offering.  I thank the membership for its acknowledgements of my past achievements, and for providing me the encouragement and opportunity to perform my first Sensei Mel Wise' s Kata for the first time in competition.  This weekend was among my most valued and meaningful experiences.  Thank-you Master Koeppel.
 
Yours in Karate-Do
 Kathy Sullivan Ph.D.
Ni Dan Sho-Rei/GoJu

 

 

 

June 10, 2007

Hello, This is Ashley Gonwa, I never realized there was a website.  There is a lot of information on here that i learned.  It is put together very well.  Very nice website. :)

 

 

April 16, 2007

It was a little "Chili" on April 14, 2007 but we managed to warm things up in my dojo this year for Sensei Koeppel's annual seminar. In fact, the mirrors were completely fogged up!
Sensei presented some of the applications that are based on the principles inherent in the kata that we practice and represented in some of the "Gokui Waza" that were developed from those kata by him.
I don't know how anyone could have been there and not come away with a better understanding, not only of what Sensei works but, a clearer understanding of the principles of Okinawan karate in general.
 

Lucky J. Phillips
 

 

February 20, 2007

Grand Master Koeppel,

 Victor Moore sends his greetings to you and all in your organization.

 

With Respect and Regards,

 Mark Rowe

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