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November 20th 2010

Salvatore Ascolese Jr. Soke -Dai Awarded Judan, 10th Dan.

At the International Association of Martial Arts, Soke Donald Jeffrey's top student, Mr. Salvatore Ascolese Jr. was promoted to Judan, 10th Dan.

This was done at the awards dinner in front of many prestigious Grand Masters in order to make it perfectly clear and evident that this is a full, legitimate grade promotion.

Mr. Ascolese began his study of the martial arts back in the 1970's earning various grades in various arts. His 10th Dan (Red Belt) promotion was in the O'Kando Ikiru - Ryu Kempo system whereas he has approximately 30 years of study. This was awarded to him by Soke Jeffrey who is the 2nd Generation 10th Dan Heir (Soke Nidai, Head Family) of the system.

 

November 20th 2010

Gary Alexander, 10th Dan Receives Title of Hanshi From S.M.K.

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Shihan, Gary Alexander was awarded the title of "Hanshi" By S.M.K. President / Dai-Soke Donald Jeffrey, 10th Dan Head family at the "International Association of Martial Arts Awards Dinner held in Woodbridge New Jersey, U.S.A. 

This award was of course voted on by all members of the S.M.K. for their approval prior to it being issued. Indeed a true honor....

October 27th 2010

Allan Thornton Receives S.M.K. Samurai Spirit Award For 2010

Allan Thornton, Soke has been awarded the "Coveted S.M.K. Samurai Spirit Award" for 2010. Soke Thornton has been in the martial arts for many years and has worked hard everyday of his martial career to not only better himself, but also those around him by spreading the arts he has mastered.

CONGRATULATIONS !! 

 

July 1st 2010  

Mario Andrade Soke was awarded the Title of "HANSHI" from the Soke of Shito Ryu. Osaka Japan.

Soke Tsukasa Mabuni, Soke Sandai of Shito Ryu awarded our Mario Andrade the title of "Hanshi". We at the S.M.K. are very proud !!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

                                                         July 2010                                        

  The S.M.K has been redeveloping and researching all the aspects for it's S.M.K. Masters Assn. More on this soon.

                                             July 2010

Lewis Whitney returns as Vice President of U.S. Operations.

Congratulations Soke, Welcome back !

October 2009

Soke Shodai Mario Andrade has just won the

2009 Samurai Spirit Award.

Greatness shows through his abilities and skills which he has passed on to his daughter Graciela who you can read about her great victory in Japan just below.

 

Soke Andrade has been in the martial arts longer then most can remember. His hard work

(Two Years worth alone on his tournament) is more then most would put in to just one area. But that never stoped him from developing the martial arts in other areas as well. Soke has become a very well respected martial arts Grand Master, but not only in South America, but also Japan where he maintains close ties as well as the United States and other parts of the world.

Soke Andrade is one of the few " Hard Chargers" in the martial arts community teaching his students in the old ways of Karate.

 

CONGRATULATIONS SOKE ANDRADE  !!

 

 

                        

As a renowned Author and Martial Arts Expert, James Moclair Soke Shodai has once again pulled out all the stops on this his latest book. Over the last forty five years James has meticulously studied every aspect of this fantastic art and has now wrote one of the finest books ever written on the subject of Ju-Jutsu.

 

Every single page of this Ju-Jutsu book is full of vital information you will want to know to make your study of martial arts complete. The aim of this book is to provide both the beginner and the skilled practitioners with all the essential information required in the study of Ju-Jutsu and other Combative Martial Arts.

 

This master piece eases you into Ju-Jutsu with an interesting look at its history and its development. The book then continues with superb written and photographic explanations on the basic principles and techniques the art Ju-Jutsu and concludes with some highly practical street self defence techniques that will enlighten even the most Experienced Martial Artists.

 

For the more experienced  martial artist’s and those who have read the book several times, the Author has also added a unique  summary at the top of each picture that will help guide you quickly through the various stages of the Ju-Jutsu techniques being applied.

 

In conclusion, it is safe to say this book will never gather dust; it will be your guide and technical companion throughout your study of the martial arts.

  
 

 

Ju-Jutsu A Comprehensive Guide is available for order at more than 25,000 retail outlets worldwide on the Internet, for example at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, and through the *AuthorHouse online publishing company book store and at any good book shop to order. ISBN 978-1-4490-0776-8

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

New News From Chile / Japan   24-26 July 2009

 

Congratulations " Again" Graciela

Young Magellanic represents Chile in Japan.

Sensei Graciela Andrade won third place in the

world Karate championships in Japan. After the event she had tested and was awarded her Sandan.

                                      

                    

   Graciela receiving her Sandan certificate.                      Graciela and her Sandan certificate.  From Tsukasa Mabuni, Soke Sandai. Shito Ryu.

             Returned to Punta Arenas, the two students who travelled to Japan to participate in the 7th world championship held in Osaka Japan, 24, 25, 26 and July 27.

This tournament was attended by representatives of the world United States, France, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Canada, Italy, Malaysia, Australia and other countries, Japan.

Representing Chile, travelled the Graciela Andrade Sensei, 2nd Dan black belt and Veronica Alvarado, 2nd Dan black belt, who participated in kumite.

Such students to reach their destination to undertake a long journey since the first arrived in Santiago, went to Auckland, Singapore and finally arrived in Osaka (Japan), where they were received at the Kansai airport, the senior of the Shito Ryu's world.

Upon his return, on Thursday afternoon yesterday, the Sensei Andrade, said he felt happy and happy to have fulfilled a dream to get third in the world in the kumite category.

He noted that the experience was incredible, considering that most teachers emphasized the high level and he noted, as was the case of the wife's son who created the school, she was an honor his presence at the tournament.
We must record that in the same gym where the tournament was developed, tests were conducted to demonstrate basic techniques, katas and their application in order to make the ascent in Danish.

After making his presentation, Graciela Andrade Sensei was one of the few who managed to pass the examination and thus was third dan.

Finally, when asked about whom he dedicates this distinction, he said "my master Mario Andrade, who gave me the strength, especially in difficult moments in which one pays, but thanks to him and I have concluded on this occasion I concluded I was to do. "

 

 

Past News from Chile,

Mario Andrade Soke, Vice President of S.M.K. South America has sent us two news releases which are as follows... 

On 20 June 2009 Mario Andrade Soke, sent us the following news release about his daughter Graciela. Below is as it reads in it's entirety.

Congratulations Graciela

Graciela Andrade. Daughter of Soke Mario Andrade
SENSEI MAGALLANES DAN SECOND DEGREE RECEIVED FROM HEADQUARTERS OSAKA JAPAN
The Magellan Graciela Andrade Sensei, was given from the second level of the headquarters of Osaka, Japan, specifically the school Shito Ryu Karate - Do Kay.

Andrade teaches at the school which is located at street Bories 681, second floor.

It is worth mentioning that the certificate was sent with the ringing of the federation of karate in Japan.

 

SOKE ANDRADE MARIO SCHOOL OF PUNTA ARENAS "EARNED INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT KARATE DO".

(Mario Andrade Soke in center back row).

Congratulations Soke ....


 

 

JJames Moclair, Soke Shodai  Launches his second Kempo book

With such a great response to his first book " A Breath Of Fresh Air, Novice to Intermediate Kempo Karate".

 Soke Moclair has done it again with his second book in a series. " A Breath of Fresh Air, Intermediate to Advanced Kempo Karate".  Both books bring the true root of Kempo to print.

Heres Amazon.com's editorial review:

                       After the success of James's first book, Kempo Karate, novice to intermediate, the martial art world has waited in eagerness for his next book. The wait is now over, in this second edition, Kempo karate, intermediate to advanced, the author has once again shown that he is a true master of the art of kempo karate by explaining in explicit detail the intricacies of techniques that have eluded many martial artist's. What is even more amazing is that James has taken the ideology and concepts on the fascinating martial art and added his own martial experience to it to create a style that is unique to him. The system is a self defence martial art and deals with realistic attacks that are happening every day, on every street around the world! Each technique throughout this book flows in a natural martial manner. Add to this the easy to follow photographic illustrations and vividly written explanations and what the reader will get is a visual and mental self-assurance that will inspire them to try these techniques out in there own martial arts club. What is even more beneficial to the reader is that once you have tried, practised and mastered these techniques, you will have the ability to defend yourself against some extreme attacks. Now that is life saving and has to be priceless! Even if you yourself are an experienced martial artist, from a completely different martial background, this book will also benefit you. Some of the author's techniques are practical but absolutely unique, why not utilize and adapt them in with your own art or style; you have nothing to lose and some fantastic self defence concepts to gain.

 Both books can be purchased through

http://www.authorhouse.com/

or

http://www.amazon.com

Soke Moclair at a news conference for his first book. " A Breath of Fresh Air, Kempo Karate".

             

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James Moclair, Soke

Receives the

"Samurai Spirit Award"

For 2008   

Once again on October 27th the general membership of the Soke Menkyo Kai has voted on who each individual member feels is worthy of the coveted " Samurai Spirit Award". This years inductee is none other then James Moclair, Soke. 

The only reason it was not a unanimous vote is because James voted for another and not himself. That's just the way James is, putting others and the arts and ways first! That makes for a rare individual, or Grand Master I should say.

James has distinguished himself in the martial arts community through all of his past contributions including the books he has authored. Thus contributing to keeping the arts alive and documented.

 

All the members of the S.M.K. congratulate him and treasure him as a member and our European Vice President / Representative. 

Past Award Inductees

 

Avelino Mayoral, Soke Sandai, 10th Dan, Head Family.

 2007 

 

 Jeffrey Cuevas , Soke Nidai Head Family

2006

 

 

 

 

Lewis Whitney, Soke 

2005

 

Donald Jeffrey, Soke Head family

2004

Mario Andrade Ojeda , Soke Shodai named S.M.K. Vice President of South America!

Mario Andrade Ojeda , Soke Shodai of the Hakutsuru Ryu Karate , Kobudo / Jutsu , who has recently received accreditation as such through the Soke Menkyo Kai , has been appointed as S.M.K. Vice president for all of South America.

It was during his background investigation that his leadership abilities had shown through as well as his high standards, character and morals where it was decided by the general membership that he be asked to take on the position for which he graciously accepted.

The Soke will be in charge of all S.M.K. business for South America including that of processing new membership applicants.

 

24  FEBRUARY 2007

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS SECTION TO BE INCORPORATED INTO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP RULES AND REGULATIONS.

 

                          The position of " Professional Standards Chairman" has been eliminated. As of this date the Professional Standards will be placed in a section of the S.M.K. rules and regulations.  This is to assist in streamlining the day to day operations of the S.M.K.

Any investigations into violations and background investigations will be headed by the S.M.K. World Vice President of Operations.

 Jeffrey Cuevas, Soke.   

 

 

James Moclair , Soke Shodai Named S.M.K. Vice President of Europe.

James Moclair has been recently issued accreditation by the S.M.K. as a Soke Shodai in his martial arts system identified as Eikoku Ryu Tai Jutsu. Moclair Soke has also been asked to serve as our European representative as vice president.

Congratulations ....