Great Lakes Karate Circuit - Promoters Master Olu L.A. Jabari Peace and blessings my fellow martial artist. My name is Olu L. A. Jabari; I begin martial arts in the year of 1980. My first instructor was Marvis Cofield in the style of Tang soo do. Under the direction of Master Cofield at that time, I knew very little but was much interested in doing something, so I became a student and begin to take this journey. After about 2 years I stop practicing for about four years as I begin to identify with who I was, and what I decided to become within my self. In 1988 I begin practicing again under the direction of Master Marvis Cofield and maintained my focus of wanting to learn and teach as well. Many martial artist of the Alkebu-lan Federation begin to teach me, however my main instructor became Marvis Cofield. Master Marvis Cofield took the time out and educated me in the martial arts for a period of three years consecutively along with one other student. After receiving my Black belt in 1991 I begin to help the Alkebu-lan Martial Arts build on what to me was one of the best karate programs in the country. In the year of 1994 I was tested again by Master Cofield and Black Belts of what is now called the Alkebu-do system. During this testing it became quite intense and I really enjoyed my learning ability to have the opportunity to show what I had learned in front of honorable black belts. After testing, it was told to me by Master Cofield, that I had been promoted to third Dan, becoming one of the only black belts in the Alkebu-do system to receive this honor. As time moved forward I continued to practice and developed Alkebu-lans first adults class, and trained adults from white belt through black belt, for an average of four years. During this time, I also became the program director for all the after-school programs for the Alkebu-do system. Along with other martial artist, Alkebu-lan became the largest karate program in the country for contracted services and at one time, I had the pleasure of teaching and managing over 30 programs on one school calendar year. In 2001 I left the Alkebu-do system and begin my own school called Jabari’s Martial Arts Academy. In my first year of practicing in the community we donated more than $250,000 dollars worth of services to five sights including some uniforms, testing, tournaments and instruction three days per week. In the year of 2003, Jabari’s Martial Arts Academy continued to be blessed and opened a martial arts school in downtown Detroit and also gave it’s first collaborative tournament which became a success and this was the sign of great things to come. Since that time Jabari’s Martial Arts Academy has continued to teach Martial Arts through the state of Michigan, administering over 175 successful after school program, and teaching more than 10,000 young students through the school system, community organizations, seminars, workshops and personal training programs. Training and having the pleasure to promote and practice with dozens of black belts. Olu Jabari has developed many martial artists that have become local, state and national champions. Olu Jabari became a household name in the Detroit Community and has been recognized by Detroit City Council, State senators, received the presidents award, recognized by the Michigan Chronicle, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Martial Arts Magazines, channels 2, 4, 20, Comcast cable stations and television programs as being a program that not only gives back to the community, but one that cares about the lively hood of our youth, teenagers, adults and senior citizens. Currently Olu Jabari continues practicing, teaching, collaborating and partnering in the state of Michigan with those of like minds. Olu Jabari schools continue to be blessed and prosper by no means of his own, but by God. Olu Jabari has two karate schools in Michigan, one located on the Eastside of Detroit, and the other located on the Westside of Detroit. Olu Jabari, wishes to thank all fellow martial artist who continue to help all people, by remembering that we must put the people before the profit in order to be blessed. Olu Jabari every year since 2001 has provided a Martial Arts Tournament for youth, adults and senior citizens and to date has given away more than 2000 trophies, plagues and medals, and over $10, 000 dollars in cash and prizes! Olu Jabari has continued to have a blessed marriage for 18 years and has one Child Melody Jabari, who is also a martial arts champion. Olu Jabari believes that putting God first, and continuing to praise him for allowing himself and other fellow martial artist, the ability to help participants reach their full potential, and believes that “if you can conceive it, than you can achieve it.” In closing Olu Jabari and the schools of Jabari’s Martial Arts Academy would like to give a personal thank you to God first for the many blessing that are unaccountable. Secondly to his wife for believing in his dreams, his daughter for maintaining her commitment and to you, all the martial artist who have laid the foundation, for young martial artist including myself and others to be able to continue your work in the martial arts community. “Remembering, no one martial artist can do all, but together we can change the face of this planet” Peace and Blessing Olu Jabari313-629-8524586-598-8193olu.jabari@sbcglobal.net************************************************************************************************************** DETROIT/CANTON Master Eugene WoodsMaster Eugene Woods has over 36 years in Karate. He has achieved the rank of Hachi-Dan (Eight Degree black belt). He has numerable awards and trophies and many years of competition and is committed to passing on the valuable knowledge in Isshinryu Karate to students . Master Samuel G. Santilli Master Samuel G. Santilli began training in Isshinryu Karate-do with two of his sons in June, 1968 under Sensei Doug Noxon, San-dan, at theAcademy of Martial Arts, 1379 Inkster Road, Inkster, Michigan. Tragically, Sensei Noxon was killed in an automobile accident on the evening of April 28, 1971. Master Santilli continued training for a time under Sensei Noxon's partner, Norbert B. Donnelly, Yon dan. In 1973, Master Santilli moved to the Plymouth Karate Health Spa, operated by Mr. Bob White, then Sho-dan. Although he only held the rank of Ni-kyu, he began his teaching career under Mr. White's supervision due to the shortage of Dan-grades at that time. Shortly thereafter, he began formal instruction under Grandmaster Willie Adams, then San-dan; Grandmaster Adams promoted him to Sho-dan in 1974. Master Santilli believes that, from a historical perspective, Karate was developed as a practical fighting art and means of self-preservation. Conditions in 17th Century Okinawa, when Karate was being developed, were much different than now, but there are parallels between the two eras. In general, the reasons we study Karate today are for self-defense, to "get in shape" and to satisfy our egos. Spiritual growth is probably the last reason to study Karate in the mind of today's beginning Karate-ka. But, following the teachings of Sensei Noxon, Master Santilli is convinced of the importance of the metaphysical side of Isshinryu. One of the most important concepts taught to Master Santilli by Grandmaster Adams is that of returning to the Art that which has been given to him, and he has tried for many years to pass this principle on to his own students. His dojo is an extension of his family; he treats his Dan-grade students like younger brothers and sisters, his Kyu-ranks are like his own children. His Isshinryu curriculum is not restricted to punching, kicking and kata, it includes good citizenship, the importance of education and also involvement in the community. Master Sam Santilli has achieved the rank of Hachi-Dan (Eight Degree black belt).****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************MASTER GARY S BROWNHOME TOWN FLINT, MIBIRTHDAY PLACE SHREVEPORT LAI BEGAN MY KARATE TRAINING IN 1983 AT THE AGE OF 31 AS A WHITE BELT UNDER MASTER TOM HENDRICKS WE WAS CALL KIM’S KARATE. MASTER HENDRICKS INSTURCTOR WAS GRAND MASTER JAE JOON KIM. AT THAT TIMES IT WAS CALL AMERICAN MOO DUK KWAN TANG SOO DO. MY UNDER BELTS TESTING WAS DONE MY GRAND MASTER KIM. MY FIRST BLACK BELT TESTING WAS DONE BY GRAND MASTER JAE JOON KIM. THE AMERICAN MOO DUK KWAN TANG SOO DO NAME WAS CHANGE TO THE WORLD MOO DUK KWAN TANG SOO DO FEDERATION. MY SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH DEGREE WAS TESTING UNDER GRAND MASTER JAE JOON KIM. I STARTED MY TEACH 1991 AT THE YWCA AS KIM KARATE SCHOOL AT THAT TIME I WAS A SECOND DEGREE BLACK BELT. IN 2002 I LEFT THE WORLD MOO KWAN ORGANIZATION AND JOIN THE MUSA KWAN TANG SOO DO UNDER GRAND MASTER GREG BOLIARD. IN 2003 I OPENED A NEW CLUB CALL TEAMFORCE IN BURTON MI. I HAVE TRAINED NUMEROUS BLACK BELTS. I HAVE COMPETED IN TOURNAMENT FROM MICHIGAN TO FLORIDA. I HAVE WON FIRST PLACE TO THIRD PLACE IN FORMS AND SPARRING. IN 2006 I MOVE THE CLUB TO 1811 SEYMOUR ST CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH. IN 2009 I LEFT THE MUSA ORGANIZATION. IN 2009 I WAS PROMOTE TO SIXTH DEGREE BY GREAT GRAND MASTER DELFORD FORT YELLOW TIGERS ORGINZATION.MY PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE TRADITIONAL TRAINING AND DISCIPLINE IN INCREASE SKILLS AND BUILD CHARACTER AND SELF CONFIDENCE. ALSO TEACH MY STUDENTS CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, BY HAVING THEM PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAMS. BACK TO BASIC TRAINNIG IN FORMS, SPARRING AND WEAPONS HAS HELPED BRING HOME NUMEROUS TROPHIES IN LOCAL, STATE AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION. TANG SOO DO MASTER GARY S BROWN DAN #15186 6TH DAN************************************************************************************************************* Master Joseph Stricker Master Joseph Stricker, founder of Martial Arts Connection in Saginaw, MI holds a 4th Dan Black Belt in Shito-Ryu Karate-do and a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Speed Brick Breaking (WSBBA). Master Stricker also holds Black Beltsin Hakko-Ryu, Ju-Jutsu, Pilipino Escrima, and Wing Chun under Ip Ching. Master Stricker has studied martial arts for over 32 years. Master Stricker is a former U.S. Marine and founder of Bodyguard Inc., a personal protection service which provided bodyguard service for several major celebrities. He has trained law enforcement agencies and provided specialized self-defense seminars for many diverse groups. Master Stricker is a certified youth mentor through the City of Saginaw. In 2005 he founded a program called “Kick Kids Off Drugs”, a martial arts program in which he volunteers his time teaching at-risk youth. One of Master Stricker’s most recent accomplishments is becoming a Certified Trainer to teach John Hall’s “Kid Escape” program as seen on the Montel Williams Show. In 2006, Master Stricker founded and promoted the first open martial arts tournament in Saginaw, MI in over 20 years. The tournament, now known as “Battle In The Coliseum” is now an annual event. ****************************************************************************************** Sensei Perry has over 40 years of martial arts experience beginning in 1968 under the instruction of Her Peters while stationed in the U.S. Army in Germany. From 1970 to March of 1972 Sensei Perry trained with Ed Steward in California. Upon returning to the Detroit area in 1972 Sensei Perry trained with Dr. Bill Pogue in Isshinryu until 1977 when Dr. Pogue moved out of state. From 1977 to present, Sensei Perry has trained under Master Richard Gibki at the 7 Mile Dojo. Master Gibki is the last of Master Doug Noxon's Black Belts. Sensei Perry has also trained under Masters Pittaway, Bob White, Tyron Melton, Bert Ross, Dan Barkley and Jim Larocco. In 2006 Sensei Perry was inducted into the "International karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame". In May of 2009 Sensei Perry was promoted to 7th Dan by G.M. Jim Larocco. ****************************************************************************************** Kyoshi Thomas Wright - 7th degree black belt Kyoshi Wright has been training in Isshin-ryu karate since 1978, and has been teaching since the early 1980s when he was a brown belt. Sensei Wright is also certified with Burn With Kearns as a MMA Conditioning Coach.

Great Lakes Karate Circuit
MI
United States
info@greatlakeskaratecircuit.com

Promoters

Master Olu L.A. Jabari

Peace and blessings my fellow martial artist. My name is Olu L. A. Jabari; I begin martial arts in the year of 1980. My first instructor was Marvis Cofield in the style of Tang soo do. Under the direction of Master Cofield at that time, I knew very little but was much interested in doing something, so I became a student and begin to take this journey. After about 2 years I stop practicing for about four years as I begin to identify with who I was, and what I decided to become within my self. In 1988 I begin practicing again under the direction of Master Marvis Cofield and maintained my focus of wanting to learn and teach as well. Many martial artist of the Alkebu-lan Federation begin to teach me, however my main instructor became Marvis Cofield. Master Marvis Cofield took the time out and educated me in the martial arts for a period of three years consecutively along with one other student. After receiving my Black belt in 1991 I begin to help the Alkebu-lan Martial Arts build on what to me was one of the best karate programs in the country. In the year of 1994 I was tested again by Master Cofield and Black Belts of what is now called the Alkebu-do system. During this testing it became quite intense and I really enjoyed my learning ability to have the opportunity to show what I had learned in front of honorable black belts. After testing, it was told to me by Master Cofield, that I had been promoted to third Dan, becoming one of the only black belts in the Alkebu-do system to receive this honor. As time moved forward I continued to practice and developed Alkebu-lans first adults class, and trained adults from white belt through black belt, for an average of four years. During this time, I also became the program director for all the after-school programs for the Alkebu-do system. Along with other martial artist, Alkebu-lan became the largest karate program in the country for contracted services and at one time, I had the pleasure of teaching and managing over 30 programs on one school calendar year. In 2001 I left the Alkebu-do system and begin my own school called Jabari’s Martial Arts Academy. In my first year of practicing in the community we donated more than $250,000 dollars worth of services to five sights including some uniforms, testing, tournaments and instruction three days per week. In the year of 2003, Jabari’s Martial Arts Academy continued to be blessed and opened a martial arts school in downtown Detroit and also gave it’s first collaborative tournament which became a success and this was the sign of great things to come. Since that time Jabari’s Martial Arts Academy has continued to teach Martial Arts through the state of Michigan, administering over 175 successful after school program, and teaching more than 10,000 young students through the school system, community organizations, seminars, workshops and personal training programs. Training and having the pleasure to promote and practice with dozens of black belts. Olu Jabari has developed many martial artists that have become local, state and national champions. Olu Jabari became a household name in the Detroit Community and has been recognized by Detroit City Council, State senators, received the presidents award, recognized by the Michigan Chronicle, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Martial Arts Magazines, channels 2, 4, 20, Comcast cable stations and television programs as being a program that not only gives back to the community, but one that cares about the lively hood of our youth, teenagers, adults and senior citizens. Currently Olu Jabari continues practicing, teaching, collaborating and partnering in the state of Michigan with those of like minds. Olu Jabari schools continue to be blessed and prosper by no means of his own, but by God. Olu Jabari has two karate schools in Michigan, one located on the Eastside of Detroit, and the other located on the Westside of Detroit. Olu Jabari, wishes to thank all fellow martial artist who continue to help all people, by remembering that we must put the people before the profit in order to be blessed. Olu Jabari every year since 2001 has provided a Martial Arts Tournament for youth, adults and senior citizens and to date has given away more than 2000 trophies, plagues and medals, and over $10, 000 dollars in cash and prizes!

Olu Jabari has continued to have a blessed marriage for 18 years and has one Child Melody Jabari, who is also a martial arts champion. Olu Jabari believes that putting God first, and continuing to praise him for allowing himself and other fellow martial artist, the ability to help participants reach their full potential, and believes that “if you can conceive it, than you can achieve it.”

In closing Olu Jabari and the schools of Jabari’s Martial Arts Academy would like to give a personal thank you to God first for the many blessing that are unaccountable. Secondly to his wife for believing in his dreams, his daughter for maintaining her commitment and to you, all the martial artist who have laid the foundation, for young martial artist including myself and others to be able to continue your work in the martial arts community.

“Remembering, no one martial artist can do all, but together we can change the face of this planet”

Peace and Blessing

Olu Jabari

313-629-8524

586-598-8193

olu.jabari@sbcglobal.net

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DETROIT/CANTON

Master Eugene Woods

Master Eugene Woods has over 36 years in Karate. He has achieved the rank of Hachi-Dan (Eight Degree black belt). He has numerable awards and trophies and many years of competition and is committed to passing on the valuable knowledge in Isshinryu Karate to students

Master Samuel G. Santilli

Master Samuel G. Santilli began training in Isshinryu Karate-do with two of his sons in June, 1968 under Sensei Doug Noxon, San-dan, at theAcademy of Martial Arts, 1379 Inkster Road, Inkster, Michigan. Tragically, Sensei Noxon was killed in an automobile accident on the evening of April 28, 1971. Master Santilli continued training for a time under Sensei Noxon's partner, Norbert B. Donnelly, Yon dan. In 1973, Master Santilli moved to the Plymouth Karate Health Spa, operated by Mr. Bob White, then Sho-dan. Although he only held the rank of Ni-kyu, he began his teaching career under Mr. White's supervision due to the shortage of Dan-grades at that time. Shortly thereafter, he began formal instruction under Grandmaster Willie Adams, then San-dan; Grandmaster Adams promoted him to Sho-dan in 1974. Master Santilli believes that, from a historical perspective, Karate was developed as a practical fighting art and means of self-preservation. Conditions in 17th Century Okinawa, when Karate was being developed, were much different than now, but there are parallels between the two eras. In general, the reasons we study Karate today are for self-defense, to "get in shape" and to satisfy our egos. Spiritual growth is probably the last reason to study Karate in the mind of today's beginning Karate-ka. But, following the teachings of Sensei Noxon, Master Santilli is convinced of the importance of the metaphysical side of Isshinryu. One of the most important concepts taught to Master Santilli by Grandmaster Adams is that of returning to the Art that which has been given to him, and he has tried for many years to pass this principle on to his own students. His dojo is an extension of his family; he treats his Dan-grade students like younger brothers and sisters, his Kyu-ranks are like his own children. His Isshinryu curriculum is not restricted to punching, kicking and kata, it includes good citizenship, the importance of education and also involvement in the community. Master Sam Santilli has achieved the rank of Hachi-Dan (Eight Degree black belt).

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MASTER GARY S BROWN

HOME TOWN FLINT, MI

BIRTHDAY PLACE SHREVEPORT LA

I BEGAN MY KARATE TRAINING IN 1983 AT THE AGE OF 31 AS A WHITE BELT UNDER MASTER TOM HENDRICKS WE WAS CALL KIM’S KARATE. MASTER HENDRICKS INSTURCTOR WAS GRAND MASTER JAE JOON KIM. AT THAT TIMES IT WAS CALL AMERICAN MOO DUK KWAN TANG SOO DO. MY UNDER BELTS TESTING WAS DONE MY GRAND MASTER KIM. MY FIRST BLACK BELT TESTING WAS DONE BY GRAND MASTER JAE JOON KIM. THE AMERICAN MOO DUK KWAN TANG SOO DO NAME WAS CHANGE TO THE WORLD MOO DUK KWAN TANG SOO DO FEDERATION. MY SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH DEGREE WAS TESTING UNDER GRAND MASTER JAE JOON KIM. I STARTED MY TEACH 1991 AT THE YWCA AS KIM KARATE SCHOOL AT THAT TIME I WAS A SECOND DEGREE BLACK BELT. IN 2002 I LEFT THE WORLD MOO KWAN ORGANIZATION AND JOIN THE MUSA KWAN TANG SOO DO UNDER GRAND MASTER GREG BOLIARD. IN 2003 I OPENED A NEW CLUB CALL TEAMFORCE IN BURTON MI. I HAVE TRAINED NUMEROUS BLACK BELTS. I HAVE COMPETED IN TOURNAMENT FROM MICHIGAN TO FLORIDA. I HAVE WON FIRST PLACE TO THIRD PLACE IN FORMS AND SPARRING. IN 2006 I MOVE THE CLUB TO 1811 SEYMOUR ST CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH. IN 2009 I LEFT THE MUSA ORGANIZATION. IN 2009 I WAS PROMOTE TO SIXTH DEGREE BY GREAT GRAND MASTER DELFORD FORT YELLOW TIGERS ORGINZATION.

MY PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE TRADITIONAL TRAINING AND DISCIPLINE IN INCREASE SKILLS AND BUILD CHARACTER AND SELF CONFIDENCE. ALSO TEACH MY STUDENTS CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, BY HAVING THEM PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAMS. BACK TO BASIC TRAINNIG IN FORMS, SPARRING AND WEAPONS HAS HELPED BRING HOME NUMEROUS TROPHIES IN LOCAL, STATE AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION.

TANG SOO DO

MASTER GARY S BROWN DAN #15186 6^TH DAN

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Master Joseph Stricker

Master Joseph Stricker, founder of Martial Arts Connection in Saginaw, MI holds a 4th Dan Black Belt in Shito-Ryu Karate-do and a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Speed Brick Breaking (WSBBA). Master Stricker also holds Black Beltsin Hakko-Ryu, Ju-Jutsu, Pilipino Escrima, and Wing Chun under Ip Ching. Master Stricker has studied martial arts for over 32 years. Master Stricker is a former U.S. Marine and founder of Bodyguard Inc., a personal protection service which provided bodyguard service for several major celebrities. He has trained law enforcement agencies and provided specialized self-defense seminars for many diverse groups. Master Stricker is a certified youth mentor through the City of Saginaw. In 2005 he founded a program called “Kick Kids Off Drugs”, a martial arts program in which he volunteers his time teaching at-risk youth. One of Master Stricker’s most recent accomplishments is becoming a Certified Trainer to teach John Hall’s “Kid Escape” program as seen on the Montel Williams Show. In 2006, Master Stricker founded and promoted the first open martial arts tournament in Saginaw, MI in over 20 years. The tournament, now known as “Battle In The Coliseum” is now an annual event.

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Sensei Perry has over 40 years of martial arts experience beginning in 1968 under the instruction of Her Peters while stationed in the U.S. Army in Germany. From 1970 to March of 1972 Sensei Perry trained with Ed Steward in California.

Upon returning to the Detroit area in 1972 Sensei Perry trained with Dr. Bill Pogue in Isshinryu until 1977 when Dr. Pogue moved out of state. From 1977 to present, Sensei Perry has trained under Master Richard Gibki at the 7 Mile Dojo. Master Gibki is the last of Master Doug Noxon's Black Belts. Sensei Perry has also trained under Masters Pittaway, Bob White, Tyron Melton, Bert Ross, Dan Barkley and Jim Larocco. In 2006 Sensei Perry was inducted into the "International karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame". In May of 2009 Sensei Perry was promoted to 7th Dan by G.M. Jim Larocco.

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Kyoshi Thomas Wright - 7th degree black belt
Kyoshi Wright has been training in Isshin-ryu karate since 1978, and has been teaching since the early 1980s when he was a brown belt. Sensei Wright is also certified with Burn With Kearns as a MMA Conditioning Coach.

Great Lakes Karate Circuit
MI
United States
info@greatlakeskaratecircuit.com