October 1, 2007
Dear Friends,
This past September marked a milestone in Martial Arts History. The Don Nagle American Okinawan Karate Association, (AOKA) Inc. celebrated 50 years of Isshinryu Karate. On September 21, 2007, the AOKA honored over two hundred martial arts practitioners. These karate-kas were inducted into the Hall of Fame, witnessed by over 350 guests and friends. The following day we had almost 700 attendees at the annual tournament. All this occurred as part of our celebration honoring the half-century mark of the Don Nagle AOKA, Inc.
The Executive Board of the AOKA extends our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the inductees and participants. We truly witnessed the best that the martial arts have to offer at these two events.
The Board operates under the direction of late Grandmaster Don Nagle’s chosen leader, Grandmaster, Edward F. McGrath, 10th Dan. Ralph D. Passero, 9th Dan, President, and Dr. Michael A. Wanko, 8th Dan, CEO. However, the outstanding services rendered by all the Black Belts at the tournament must not go overlooked. Everyone present extended themselves to make the tournament run smoothly. Special thanks to Shihan Rick Norris and Shihan Dennis Hoare who made the tournament run seamlessly.
“The Legend of Don Nagle Lives On”
Grandmaster Edward F. McGrath
CEO Michael A. Wanko, Ph.D.
President Ralph D. Passero
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