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wassup i am a blue belt in shorin ryu just checkin things out
andy
shorin ryu
arlington
texas
USA
- Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 11:06:14 (PST)
Lettting everyone know I'm still here and training...
Love the pics and the BGM.
Teddy Kirkpatrick <ktdkryu@aol.com>
Okinawan Goju-Ryu
Shihan Dean Chapman
Georgetown
Texas
USA
- Saturday, February 05, 2005 at 09:38:15 (PST)
Gay men i dey here, this is a great site
gay yoyo <gayyoo@yahoo.com>
single
english
china
USA
- Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 03:11:59 (PDT)
Good website!!!
Andy <andyisshin@yahoo.com>
Isshinryu
OIKKA
Iasi
Romania
- Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 01:55:11 (PDT)
great site I'd like to come down and visit.
Chris Fay <cfay222000@yahoo.com>
shoreikan goju-ryu
toguchi-takahata-haggerty
midwest city
oklahoma
USA
- Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 11:25:36 (PDT)
IN THE AUSTIN AREA
Jody <bulldog_11_00@hotmail.com>
Marble Falls
TX
USA
- Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 15:45:53 (PDT)
Anyone know someone who teaches either Shorin-Ryu or Tangsudo? or even Judo or Akito? E-mail me the Contact info. Thank you.
Jody jones <bulldog_11_00@hotmail.com>
Marble Falls
TX
USA
- Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 15:44:39 (PDT)
I have recently gone back to training. Can anybody give me any information about Master Kise? I was a student of his for two long years when I was stationed at Camp Schwab, Okinawa. I want to be kept abreast of new things and training centers near my home. Thanks. Semper FI!
Jeffrey Walters U.S.M.C. 1982 <customtrades@hotmail.com>
Okinawan Shorin Rue
Master Kise
Perris
CA.
USA
- Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 18:56:22 (PST)
test
test
USA
- Monday, December 22, 2003 at 07:58:22 (PST)
Very Nice Site, I also Have Matsumura Website @ http://www.seamatic.net Features Sensei Roy Osborne & Others. Soken Pics
-Lee
Lee Osborne <lee@zipcon.net>
Matsumura Seito / Wing Chun Do
Roy Osborne III, Michael Banaag
Seattle
Washington
USA
- Sunday, November 09, 2003 at 06:00:22 (PST)
Original pre World War II kata and bunkai for Shorinjiryu and Shorin kata available with full tuite and kyusho techniques for following kata Wansu, Anaku, Seisan Naihanchi Shodan, Naihanchi Nidan, Naihanchi Sandan, five Pian katas, Paisaisho-clan kata Danenshoyonsu, two hour class room sessions of basic and advanced jubiundo, koreate, kumite drills,kyusho aand tuite-$45.00 per film(money back guarantee if not satisfied completely)These tapes contain only maiming, crippling and killing techniques as originally taught my Soken Bushi Matsumura from the original teachings he brought from China to Okinawa--Kyoshi Osborne has over fifty years continuous training in the martial arts, he began in jujitsu in Kumamoto, Japan in 1952 and moved to Okinawa in 1955 where he began his karate training under Fusie Kise, Seiyu Oyata, Hohan Soken and Kanei Uechi O'Senseis-----Roy Osborne-560 Notre Dame Avenue-Grosse Pointe-Michigan-48230---Tel.#(313)343-5207-...E-mail...royosborne9@hotmail.com...any of you old Shorinji students from the late 50's and early sixties see this, please contact me-Thanks, Sensei Roy Osborne.
roy Osborne <royosborne9@hotmail.com>
Shorinjiryu/Okinawan Kempo/Uechiryu/Hakutsuru
Fusie Kise/Seiyu Oyata/Hohan Soken/Kanei Uechi
Grosse Pointe
Michigan
USA
- Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at 09:35:24 (PST)
Just missing the old days and saying hi.
James Corbett
Evant
Texas
USA
- Monday, May 05, 2003 at 19:11:19 (PDT)
Any of the old students that trained with me in the early 1960's in Shorinjiryu, Okinawan Kempo, Matsumura Seito or Uechiryu please contact me, would love to hear from any of you old timers. Anyone else interested in the old bunkai with tuite and kyusho, I have all the katas with pre WWII bunkai which is totally combat orientated with only the three principals of maiming, crippling and killing applications as taught by my four main instructors-O'Senseis' Fusie Kise, Hohan Soken, Seiyu Oyata and KaneiUechi.Contact me at royosborne9@hotmail.com or Okishorinji@yahoo.com
Roy Osborne <Okishorinji@yahoo.com>
Okinawan Shorinjiryu*8thDan/Okinawan Kempo*5thDanra Seito*4thDan/Uechiryu*3rdDan-Okinawan Hakutsuru(Yabiku)*8thDan/Okinawan Kobudo*8thDan
O'Sensei Fusie Kise began Shorinjiryu 1960/O'Sensei Seiyu Oyata began Okinawan Kempo under in 1962) began Matsumura Seito under O'Sensei Hohan Soken 1963)-began Uechiryu 1962 under O'Sensei Kanei Uechi
Grosse Pointe
Michigan
USA
- Saturday, March 08, 2003 at 06:17:30 (PST)
Very nice site!
I want you to know that all romanians are with U.S.A this days.I`m sure that you, martial artists will be a great help for your nation
Vasile Lupasc <vasilelupasc25@yahoo.com>
Shorin Ryu
Tirgoviste
Romania
- Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 09:48:24 (PDT)
Enjoyed your site and hope to meet you in person one day Sensei Yocham.
Harry Bergeest <hartan@direct.ca>
Shorei Kan
Toguchi / Hargitt
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 08:49:11 (PDT)
Student of Sensei Charly Avis
david cloete <david.cloete@sita.co.za>
goju ryu
pierrre van ryneveld
pretoria
south africa
- Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 07:32:45 (PDT)
Nice site :)
Matthew Cox <mcox58@hotmail.com>
USA
- Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 12:53:46 (PDT)
Hi Austin and Round Rock students!
Lydia Clemmons <lydiac@juno.com>
Goju Ryu
Shoreikan
Round Rock
Texas
USA
- Monday, April 16, 2001 at 16:01:37 (PDT)
Hello everyone.
Amanda Clemmons <amanda_clemmons@juno.com>
Goju Ryu
Shoreikan
Round Rock
Texas
USA
- Monday, April 16, 2001 at 15:55:19 (PDT)
Greetings Austin and Round Rock Martial Artists! I hope all goes well.
Roy Clemmons
Goju Ryu
Shoreikan
Round Rock
Texas
USA
- Sunday, April 08, 2001 at 15:11:09 (PDT)
I would like to someday became a Blackbelt!
Marcus Rodriguez <marcus_rodriguez@dell.com>
Ba Sheng Shaun
Sijo Miller
Austin
Texas
USA
- Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 08:27:22 (CST)
Went to high school with Ty Yocham, neat to see he's done so well.
Trena Sandlin-Shenk <st_sandlinsh@tarleton.edu>
Glen Rose
TX
USA
- Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 22:27:58 (CST)
Those of the old Shorinjiryu schools of the '60s or old Kermpo students of O'Sensei Oyata contact me if you see this.
Sincerely,
Roy Osborne.
Roy Osborne <Shorinji-ka2@juno.com>
Shorinjiryu,Ryukyu Kempo, Uechiryu and Matsumura Seito
Fusie Kise(Okinawa1960 to 1967-Shorinjiryu)-Seiyu Oyata O'Sensei(1962 till present-Ryukyu Kempo) Kanei Uechi O'Sensei(1962 to 1967-Uechiryu) and O'Sensei Hohan Soken(1964 to 1967-Matsumura Seito)
Detroit-256 Lenox St.-48215
Michigan
USA
- Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 23:12:32 (CST)
Ty,
Congratulations on your web site. Looking forward to the many future advancements to come!
Ron Goninan - Chairman <butoryu@globalfreeway.com.au>
Kokusai Okinawa Butoryu Gohokan Karatedo Kyokai (Butoryu Tsuruken & Ryukyu Kobudo)
Yabiku Takaya Sensei, Shifu Yap Leong.
Wellington
NSW
AUSTRALIA
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 03:26:15 (CDT)
Searchokinawa.com would like Thank You for your continued efforts in promoting Okinawan Karate in Texas. We hope that those students from Austin,Texas living here in Okinawa now will seek your dojo out upon their return to the U.S.
SearchOkinawa.com Administrator <support@searchokinawa.com>
Ginowan Isa
Okinawa
Japan
- Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 22:50:06 (CDT)
Again, hearty congratulations to Sensei and Mrs. Yocham on the birth of their daughter today!
Brian Heiar <bri_hei@juno.com>
TOGKF
Shihan Chapman
Dallas
TX
USA
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 15:10:10 (CDT)
Nice site, referred by David Williams
Dan James <djames@mbsollc.com>
McAlester
Oklahoma
USA
- Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 17:50:21 (CDT)
YOYOYO...This is Willie and im a 6th kyu. I will soon be testing for 5th kyu but i dont no when. My instucter is sensei Ty Yochum. Im a aggressive rollerblader so if you like aggressive bladin the go to my site but if u dont go to it any way. I had fun at the tournement getting the 1ST PLACE trophy and i also got first in kata and first in ko-bu-do. well i gotta go... c ya
Willie Kinsey <theoffspringrulz123@skateboard.com>
Okinawan Go-ju Ryu
AUSTIN ALL THE WAY!!
TEXAS BABY
USA
- Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 17:31:14 (CDT)
We enjoyed your site and hope to meet you soon. We will be visiting Austin 8/16-8/20. We plan on checking out the dojo. We are looking for a new dojo when we move to Austin in December.
Michele Mann <usf@aol.com>
Isshinryu
Clearwater
Florida
USA
- Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 20:28:01 (CDT)
Enjoyed viewing your site again. Good Luck at Tournament!
DC
Dean Chapman
Okinawan
Shoreikan / Matsusokan
USA
- Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 00:48:37 (CDT)
I certainly enjoyed your web site - nice job. Thanks for sharing!
Brad Davies <PookieNPuss@aol.com>
Del Rio Style
USA
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 20:56:11 (CDT)
Your site is nice but there should be some new pics of camp, etc.
Sensei
Dean Chapman
USA
- Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 14:53:54 (CDT)
Hey guys, things seem to be getting better and better as the summer tourney approaches! I just recently was transferred from the Junior High class to the Adult class, it is true sensei is a little harder on us but it is good, i am beginning to like it, hopefully soon i will be a purple stripe (6th Kyu) and i can go to the tourney with a new rank! Anyways, things seem to be going great! Oh by the way, please add me to your mailing list, thank you.
-Travis
Travis K <travnoodles@aol.com>
Okinawan Goju-Ryu
Shoriekan
Austin
Tx
USA
- Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 19:34:05 (CDT)
hey. i am recently 7th kyu, but tomorrow i test for 6TH KYU!!!! YEA!!!!
Willie Kinsey <kdkinsey@onr.com>
Okinawan Go-ju Ryu
Austin
Texas
USA
- Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at 08:24:44 (CDT)
Please add me to your e-mailing list.
Ron Billings <ron.billings@ieee.org>
USA
- Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at 17:21:29 (CDT)
I had a great time at the camp and as ALWAYS I am very impressed with you Austin guys. Sensei Yocham is a excellent instructor and has a great bunch of students. Sensei Owens
Sherry Owens
USA
- Monday, May 08, 2000 at 11:09:31 (CDT)
yo wuzup. any of yall going to the Kobudo camp. I am. It starts 5-6-00 and ends 5-7-00. by the way I am 7th kyu.
Willie Kinsey <kdkinsey@aol.com>
okinawan Goju-ryu
Austin
Texas
USA
- Friday, May 05, 2000 at 16:52:10 (CDT)
Dear Instructors:
Do you have any female students?
If you do I'm sure they would be interested in a martial arts magazine for women in the martial arts. This encompasses all styles from all over the world. The magazine covers topics like special health information that pertains to women in training, like how martial arts training can help prevent osteoporosis, in this issue. It is called "New Traditions"
The magazine is free, it is online now at Just click below!
http://www.4martialartswomen.com
Please tell your female students about this exciting magazine, it should encourage them in their training. All women need other women in training to relate to and look up to. This is a great way to do that. You or your students may also submit articles to this magazine.
Thank you for your time please take a look and pass this info on.
Sherry McGregor,
Editor in Chief
Sherry McGregor <Mckick1@aol.com>
Shorin-ryu
Rod Sacharnoski
Orlando
FL
USA
- Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 18:13:24 (CDT)
I am from India. I have been in Texas for about one year. I wish that we had Karate at our school with you.
Mohit Vyas
USA
- Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 11:19:39 (CDT)
This is a great web site! Thanks for all that you do Sensi!
The students and parents appreciate you!!!
Cheryl Myers <Myers4708@aol.com>
USA
- Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at 09:16:49 (CST)
Hello everyone, I am glad to see everything on the site is running smoothly. I'm also looking foreward to seeing some pictures from the tournament posted up in the gallery.
-Travis, 8th kyu, green stripe
Travis K <Sk8ermantrav@aol.com>
Okinawan Goju-Ryu
Austin
Tx
USA
- Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 17:02:55 (CST)
Congradulations to Sensei Yocham and the Austin OKS!!!
Great job guys!
Dean Chapman
Goju-ryu,Kobujutsu,Hakutsuru,Shorinryu
Toguchi-Takahata, Sandoval, others
Irving
Texas
USA
- Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 21:51:02 (CST)
Hey, my name is Willie and I study under sensei Ty Yocham. I am currently 8th kyu (orange-belt green- stripe). I think that sensei Yocham is the GREATEST. By the way I am 11 years old.
Willie Kinsey <kdkinsey@onr.com>
Okinawan Gojo-Ryu
Austin
Texas
USA
- Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 20:52:55 (CST)
My son Leo has been practicing with Sensei Yochams class since July 1999. Over the past several months I have observed a teacher with the skill in martial arts and love for his students that gives me a feeling that all who study under him will walk away with so much to be proud of and more important, so much to offer every soul they meet in their everyday life. You have great energy Sensei Yocham. We love you and appreciate your being a part of our lives.
Leo's mom
Renie Light <rrlight@ev1.net>
USA
- Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 10:42:17 (CST)
I think Sensei is a great teacher, and he puts a lot of efford in what he does and trys his best when he is sick. I think Sensei is a great teacher.
Olympia Washington
Olympia Washington <lilmama_78723@yahoo.com>
Okinawan Go Ju Ruy
Orange belt green stripe (8thku)
Austin
Texas
USA
- Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 19:51:04 (CST)
I am studying under the intruction of Sensei Ty Yocham, he is a very good instructor. I have only been studying Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate for about three months and i have just recently received my orange belt, i worked very hard to get it, and that desire to reach new ranks under sensei Yocham's teaching has taught me great respect and discipline.
Travis <nfhellfire@aol.com>
Okinawan Goju-Ryu
Austin
Texas
USA
- Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 21:06:11 (CST)
Great site.....hope to hear from you....
Kirk Simmons <azleeagle@aol.com>
Jujitsu,Hapkido
Fort worth
Texas
USA
- Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 15:00:02 (CST)
I'm looking for a dojo similar to Shorin-Ryu. In my previous dojo, there was a major emphasis on kata with no sparring. What is your emphasis on sparring compared to kata? Also, what weapons classes to you teach? Thank you.
Laura Angle <angle@io.com>
Shorin-Ryu
Austin
TX
USA
- Sunday, October 17, 1999 at 12:24:33 (CDT)
I have been taking Goju-ryu for almost two years and I've enjoyed every bit of it. Not only does it help me learn how to defend myself, but it helps me in my everyday life. I've learned respect, strength, responsibility, friendship, and I have a new-found confidence in myself that others have noticed as well. I will continue to learn as much as I can every class to build myself up as a better student as well as a better person. :)
Eva Carta <Poobott@aol.com>
Okinawan Goju-Ryu
Austin
Texas
USA
- Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 18:12:21 (CDT)
I HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE OF BEING A STUDENT OF SENSEI YOCHAM'S, AND IT TURNED OUT TO BE ONE OF THE BEST THINGS IN MY LIFE, DISCIPLINE, RESPECT, PATIENCE, TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, AND SO MUCH MORE DID I TAKE FROM GOJU. IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO LEARN, JOIN, MAKE A COMMITMENT TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE TODAY. I HAVE ONLY BEGUN MY JOURNEY AND HAVE SO MUCH TO LEARN IN LIFE, AND HOPE TO SEE SENSEI YOCHAM AND HIS NEW FAMILY SOON, BOBBY CASTILLO
ROBERT(BOBBY) CASTILLO <BCASTIL@UGLYDUCKLING.COM>
OKINAWAN GOJURYU KARATE
ARLINGTON
TEXAS
USA
- Friday, May 14, 1999 at 18:39:16 (CDT)
I have been a student with sensei Ty Yocham for 3 years and just recently received my brown belt. I have really enjoyed this style of karate and wish to continue to reach my goal, which is to become a black belt. Sensei Ty is an outstanding instructor.
Rudy C. Lara <RYU007@prodigy.net>
Okinawan GoJu-Ryu
Seikichi Toguchi
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
- Sunday, May 02, 1999 at 17:45:27 (CDT)
I've studied with Sensei Yocham for about three years. Sensei Yocham is a very good instructor and has taught me the discipline and desire in the martial arts.
Rudy C. Lara <tlara60@aol.com>
Okinawan Goju-Ryu
Sensei Ty Yocham
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
- Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 17:15:26 (CDT)
I am a student from the lebanon class. I'm glad to see that
there is a great website to go to that has wonderful info.
Daniel S. <morees@kih.net>
White Crain
Lebanon
Kentuck
USA
- Thursday, April 08, 1999 at 22:54:56 (CDT)
I am a former student of Sensai Yokum's, and I still carry his teachings with me throughout my life today. This is something you should try at least once in your lifetime.
Lorene Callison <Lorene_Callison>
Austin
TX
USA
- Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at 17:11:49 (CST)
great job.... keep up the good work....
tony sandoval
white crane/
yes
mpls
mn
USA
- Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 11:19:28 (CST)
I visited the class once, and it was a lot of fun. P.S. I love Dustin M.
Meaghan Hare
Georgetown
Texas
USA
- Saturday, March 13, 1999 at 20:43:18 (CST)
I've been in this class since July 98, and its the best thing that has ever happened to me. It has really boosted up my self confidence and brought out a side of me that I never knew I had. This class is a lot of fun, and Sensei Yocham is awesome. The students are really easy to get along with and very trustworthy. I really love this class!
Kelly Mathews
Georgetown
Texas
USA
- Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at 21:32:59 (CST)
I have just started classes and I think Sensei Yocham is GREAT! Wesley
Lahona & Wesley Wagner <austindi@swbell.net>
Austin
Tx
USA
- Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 08:28:19 (CST)
Your Web page shows as much hard work as your practice in and out of classes. Both are real good. You set an example for all to follow, in communications as well as being. I know you keep me on my toes. I'll be looking forward to more of what you have to offer.
David A. Williams <mskz40a@prodigy.com>
Okinawan Goju
Shorei-Kan
Round Rock
Texas
USA
- Sunday, December 27, 1998 at 16:29:21 (CST)
good to see you guys still goin at all this! keep up the good work
scott johnson <st_sjohnson@tarleton.edu>
stephenville
texas
USA
- Wednesday, December 23, 1998 at 16:05:25 (CST)
Sensei Yocham is my instructor. Karate has increased my
confidence and helped me accomplish things I didn't think I could do.
Lydia Clemmons <lydiac@juno.com>
Goju,
Shoreikan,
Austin, Texas USA - Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at 06:00:52 (CST)
Great site! I really like the pics, especially the one with the break. They really add to the site. I like the way you have set it up.
Sensei Johnson
Sensei Russell Johnson <ST_RJOHNSO02@TARLETON.EDU>
Okinawan Goju-Ryu,
Shorei-Kan,
Stephenville, TX USA - Sunday, December 13, 1998 at 02:11:09 (CST)
I am in 5th grade and I am in Sensei Yocham's Advanced Kids
class. I am almost ready to test for orange stripe. I need
to work on crunches, leg lifts and pushups.
Amanda Clemmons <amanda_clemmons@juno.com>
Okinawan Goju-ryu,
Shoreikan,
Austin, Texas USA - Saturday, December 12, 1998 at 17:59:09 (CST)
My instructor is Sensei Ty Yocham. Currently, I am 6th Kyu Green Belt (see Rank Requirements).
Roy K. Clemmons <roy_clemmons@hotmail.com>
Okinawan Goju Ryu,
Shoreikan,
Austin, Texas USA - Tuesday, December 08, 1998 at 15:33:06 (CST)
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