We will be having a holiday party that is open to all students. It is scheduled for Wednesday, January 6th at 7p.m. (normal class time). We are going with a potluck format, so please bring something to share! See you there.
Master Mark's 82nd birthday is coming up. There will be a party on Sunday the 13th of September, but the final time & location are yet to be determined. If you are a past or present student, please RSVP by calling the school (651-739-0778) or emailing us (click here for email.)
If you can't attend for whatever reason, feel free to send birthday wishes, cards, or gifts to headquarters to show your gratitude. (click here for address...)
This year is the year of the ox. It is a
year for diligence, paced perseverance, sincerity, honesty and
tolerance. The Ox symbolizes hard work and loyalty so continue
to be true to your principles and allow yourself to trust that if your
heart is in the right place the universe will bring you what you need.
We held our annual celebration at World Headquarters on Sunday, and it
was as profound as ever. I'm working to get all the footage up on the
site, but in the meantime, enjoy this clip of Master Mark's
demonstration!
For your reading and viewing enjoyment, two more articles have been added to the site, both from Official Karate magazine. Find them under Media>Magazine Articles . Don't be shy about leaving comments people!
Also, today was our Chinese New Year celebration at world headquarters, look forward to more new photos and videos coming in very soon!
Recently Sifu Joe McSorley came to visit us with five of his students in order to further their skills. Joe had originally started his training in Philadelphia in 1972 with Master Mark, and continues to practice and teach. During the visit, the group worked hard to refine their skills, focusing primarily on feeling and timing exercises. Back in Philadelphia, Joe and his students train with greater emphasis on practical application of techniques, so it was a good chance to compare perspectives.
Regarding the practicality of this style, John, a student and instructor under Sifu McSorley stated: "There's alot of good fighters in Philly, so you can't fake it."
As always, it was an inspiration to see people that train hard and strive to uphold the integrity of this great tradition. We look forward to more visits and seminars with Joe and his students in the future.
These training manuals were made in 1986. They contain valuable insights into the style and are a good compliment to a regular training routine. These WILL NOT BE REPRINTED so quantities are limited.
PLEASE NOTE: credit card processing is not set up, so if you choose to purchase the manuals you will have to send check or money order for the total amount before we will ship the manuals to you.
Recently Sifu Joe McSorley came to visit us with five of his students in order to further their skills. Joe had originally started his training in Philadelphia in 1972 with Master Mark, and continues to practice and teach. During the visit, the group worked hard to refine their skills, focusing primarily on feeling and timing exercises. Back in Philadelphia, Joe and his students train with greater emphasis on practical application of techniques, so it was a good chance to compare perspectives.
