Sensei Ralph Passero named Warrior of the Month

Bohans-Family Web Site “August Warrior of the Month” – Master Ralph Passero, Isshin-Ryu Karate-Do

Don Nagle in Wikipedia

Don Nagle is now in Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_nagle

AOKA Inc 2007 Hall of Fame Nominations

HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Grand Master Don Nagle
American Okinawan Karate Association Inc
2007 Hall of Fame Nominations

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The Executive Board of the American Okinawan Karate Association, Incorporated has decided to honor the memory of a true legend in karate. A Grandmaster of Isshinryu Karate, and founder of the AOKA, Inc. Don Nagle was taken to a better place on insert date here.

This year marks a milestone in our association. Therefore, the Executive Board of the DON NAGLE AOKA, Inc. has decided to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Don Nagle’s Isshinryu Karate, with a Hall of Fame Banquet and tournament. The AOKA was established in 1957, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and is still active to this date in Bayonne, New Jersey.

As a respected member of the Martial Arts Community you have the opportunity to nominated a worthy candidate(s) representing any style, for this great honor.

Please fill out this ballot completely and send it by June 1, 2007, by e mail to ISSHINRAL@AOL.COM or mail to AOKAINC P O BOX 1954, BAYONNE, New Jersey 07002-3716.

Become a part of ISSHINRYU’S History.

Awards will be presented at the Banquet Awards Ceremony on Friday,
September 21, 2007. The cocktail hour starts at 6:30PM at Marist High School, 1241 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002. The annual tournament will be held at Marist High School, 1241 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002, on Saturday September 22, 2007 - doors open at 9:00AM.
The board is now accepting nominations for induction into the Grandmaster Don Nagle Hall of Fame, 2007. Come and enjoy the fellowship of the martial arts and visit New York City, just across the Beautiful Hudson River.
BLACK BELT HALL OF FAME CATEGORIES
(Nominees are open to all styles)

• Hall of Fame Induction
• Visionary Martial Artist Of The Year
• Golden Life Achievement Of The Year (Over 40 Years)
• Silver Lie Achievement Of The Year (Over 25 Years)
• Adult Male Competitor Of The Year
• Adult Female Competitor Of The Year
• Master Instructor Of The Year
• Sensei Of The Year
• Male Kata Competitor Of The Year
• Male Kumite Competitor Of The Year
• Female Kata Competitor Of The Year
• Female Kumite Competitor Of The Year
• Man Of The Year
• Woman Of The Year
• Humanitarian Of The Year
• Outstanding Contribution To The Martial Arts
• Open Awards (All Ranks)
• Nominees Are Open To All Styles
• Recognition Award Not Induction

OPEN AWARDS (ALL RANKS)
NOMINEES ARE OPEN TO ALL STYLES
RECOGNITION AWARD (not induction)

• Outstanding Instrtuctor
• Outstanding Student
• Outstanding Loyalty
• Jr. Female Kata Competitor Of The Year
• Jr Female Kumite Competitor Of The Year
• Jr Male Kata Competitor Of The Year
• Jr Male Kumite Competitor Of The Year
• Outstanding Contribution To The Dojo
• Student Of The Year
• Sempai Of The Year
• Kohai Of The Year
• Outstanding Dojo Of The Year
• Student Most Likely To Be A Sensei

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To submit your nomination, please email the nominee's to dojo@AOKAInc.com or Isshinral@aol.com or
call (201) 436-5330 or

HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Grand Master Don Nagle
American Okinawan Karate Association Inc
World Open Karate
Championship
Celebrating 50 years of
DON NAGLE'S ISSHINRYU
Hall of Fame Awards Banquet

MARIST HIGH SCHOOL
1241 Kennedy Boulevard
Bayonne, N J 07002

New Jersey Turnpike Exit 14A - get on Ave E turn right on 52nd St go 3 blocks to Kennedy Blvd, Turn right, go 5 blocks to 57th St, make a left turn to Marist HS entrance

Plan ahead, to make reservations - only 450 guests permitted
No Ticket sales at the door All! reservations must be pre paid

CALL FOR NOMINATION BALLOT
Friday September 21st 2007

TOURNAMENT DOORS OPEN 9:00AM
MARIST HIGH SCHOOL ALL 3 DIVISIONS $40.00
1241 KENNEDY BLVD NON CONTACT

BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY 07002 6 GRAND CHAMPION TROPHYS
ISSHINRYU CHAMPIONSHIP MEN & WOMEN'S TEAM FIGHTING
0/5 - 0/6 DEFENDING CHAMPIONS IIKA TENN

Saturday September 22nd 2007 - Open to all styles

FOR INFORMATION: Contact AOKAINC.COM
or
Isshinral@aol.com or
call (201) 436-5330 or
visit our school: PLAN AHEAD

AOKAINC Nomination Form & Directions.
805 Broadway Avail after 3/10/07
Bayonne, NJ 07002-3716

Hotel Accommodations

Interested in Advertising at the event: http://aokainc.com/AOKA2007/Events/AOKA2007/Don_Nagle_journal.doc

Golden Rule Kararte 3rd Annual Tournament

The Golden Rule Karate 3rd Annual Tournament was another huge success. The professional approach to tournaments was once again exhibited, smooth running rings, clear concise calls, open fun competition was a true pleasure. Thanks to Rick Norris, Paul Kilduff, Brian and the rest of the Northern Jersey Judo Karate Group for a great tournament.

News update from the IIKA

IIKA

News Up-Date

Chairman: JC Burris President: Tommy True

Board Members:
Phil McElroy, Jim McDonald, Willie Wilson, Melbert Lee, Bruce Guillaume,
David Gabbard, Kelly Markham , Jerry Smith, Don Bordinger,
Carol Burris, Mike Lewis, Sandra Strong

Release: All IIKA Personnel
Subject: IIKA Promotions
Release Date: Sunday, December 10, 2006

On behalf of the IIKA Board of Directors, we would like to express our deepest congratulations to David Gabbard, Kelly Markham , and Don Bordinger on their well deserved promotions.

These men have a long tradition of loyalty to Isshin-Ryu Karate and the IIKA . They all exemplify the true spirit of Isshin-Ryu and are a shining representation of what dedication and focus on one’s art form can do. From all of us, congratulations on your accomplishment.

Sincerely,
Tommy True
President

On July 19 2006, Sensei Dave Gabbard was promoted to the rank of Hachi Dan 8^th Degree in a special promotion ceremony at Martial Arts for the Heart Dojo in Winchester , Tennessee . Phil McElroy, Jim McDonald, Butch Hill, Dennis Martin, and Tony Williams attended this very special occasion. Sensei Gabbard started his training at the Nashville Dojo under Master Denny Shaffer, Phil McElroy, and Jim McDonald and has studied Isshinryu Karate for over 31 years. He has received many awards over the years and was inducted in the Isshinryu Hall of Fame in 1998. He also serves as a board member of the IIKA , and has traveled throughout the country for many years supporting Isshinryu events. David has always displayed the true Isshinryu spirit as a competitor and instructor.

Submitted by Phil McElroy

On Saturday, November the 4^th, 2006 in Rogersville , TN , Kelly Markham was promoted to the rank of Hachi-Dan by Tommy True and the IIKA Board of Directors. Representatives from various schools throughout East Tennessee were on hand to share the event, fellowship, and workout.

The morning began with a 2-hour seminar on basic Isshin-Ryu techniques hosted by Mr. True. The focus of the morning was on setup, power and speed. Following the workout, Mr. True spoke to the group, recognized Mr. Markham’s 34 years of devotion to Isshin-Ryu and promoted Mr. Markham to Hachi-Dan. After the promotion ceremony all those who could adjourned for lunch

As always, everyone in attendance came away from the event with something new to work on and think about. It was a wonderful opportunity to see old friends, make new ones and share experiences.

Submitted by Tommy True

On November 9, 2006 at a ceremony at the Roane School of Isshin-Ryu in Harriman , TN , Don Bordinger was promoted to the rank of Shichi-Dan.

Don Bordinger began his Isshin-Ryu study with Grand Master Harold Long in 1966, and later partnered with Mr. Long in a Dojo in Knoxville , TN. After long days in the dojo and numerous trips with Mr. Long to events around the country, and eighteen years later, Mr. Bordinger was promoted by Mr. Long to the rank of Roku-Dan.

During those years, Mr. Bordinger was a member of the IIKA Board of Directors, where he served as Secretary. Don Bordinger wrote the Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame Constitution and By Laws, and was later appointed as the Chairman of the Board and President of one of the most prestigious Isshin-Ryu organizations in the world…the Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame. During his tenure with the IHOF, Mr. Bordinger assisted in the induction of Grand Master Tatsuo Shimabuku, Harold Long, Harold Mitchum, Don Nagle, Steve Armstrong, J.C. Burris, and Denny Shaffer.

Over the years, Mr. Bordinger continued to teach Isshin-Ryu Karate at the Paragon Health Club in Oak Ridge , TN , Webb School in Knoxville , TN and the Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge , TN.

Today, Mr. Bordinger still actively teaches advanced Isshin-Ryu Karate techniques (many of the same techniques he and Mr. Long used to teach to law enforcement) and principles involved with exercise physiology to ranking students at the Roane School of Isshin-Ryu in Harriman , TN , under the supervision of Master Tommy True.

Submitted by Tommy True

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