Volume XXV, Issue 3

Summer 2002

American JuJitsu Association

Don’t Kill the Messenger By GEORGE KIRBY here are two ap- have a legislative branch (board the governing board. If the gov- proaches in running a of directors), an executive erning board is not satisfied business. If it’s a small branch (staff), and a judicial with the decisions it can change business the boss makes all the branch (administrator); much the policy and then the adminis- decisions and his or her deci- like the structure of federal, trator has to enforce the new Special points of interest: sions are final. If it’s a large state and local governments. policy. S business or a corporation, a Promotions 12 One of the characteristics of How does this concept apply to board of directors may set pol- S Tournament Results 14 this form of governance is that the AJA? The AJA Board of Di- icy, staff may establish proce- the administrator has the last rectors establishes policies, S Upcoming Events 15 dures to execute those policies, and final word if he is following which are carried out by staff. and an administrator may make S Contacting the AJA 10 the policy and administrative Staff sets up the procedures for administrative decisions with policies. In essence, it is this applying policies (membership regards to enforcement, compli- person’s responsibility to make and promotional forms, tourna- ance and interpretation of the decisions he is authorized to procedures. In essence you (See Messenger on page 11) make in line with the policy of

Matte Doc! Matte! By JEFF BOWSER

Inside this issue: y family and I are ever, he has learned certain notice it at first, but one of the studying and train- things such as arm bars, choke nurses ask what he was doing. ing in the gentle art submissions, among other tech- She stated that he had been Chairman’s Column 1 Don’t Kill the Messenger of jujitsu at the Vision Quest niques. Sam also understands doing that in the recovery room. Dojo in a small town in Ohio. what it is to “tap out” or say I looked at his little hand and Matte Doc! Matte! 1 Sounds pretty normal, except “matte” when a submission sure enough Sam was tapping that I am 42, my wife is 38, hold has been applied to him- out! He wanted them to stop From the Editor 2 three sons 18, 14, and 5. All of self or an opponent (his big moving him! us except for the little one are brother). Yielding: The Nature and 3 Sam is now out of the hospital able to train every week. Sam, Application of Ju This past week, Sam had his and doing very well. He should our 5 year old cannot at this second of three surgeries. The have his third surgery in about AJA Convention 4 time. Sam has Hirschprungs surgery lasted approximately 6 two months from now. This final Disease. That is a disease that News from Serbia 6 hours, and of course he had surgery will eliminate the need affects his bowels. about an hour in recovery. for a colostomy, and allow our Letters 6 Since September of last year, Which brings me to the reason little Jujitsu champion, Sam, to Sam has had a temporary for this writing. train and study with the rest of Bushido: Shiki 7 colostomy and for obvious rea- the family. As the nurses were transferring sons cannot train or grapple as Technique: Seoi Nage Sacrifice 8 him to his bed in his room, he Originally Published in Kokoro. the rest of the family can. How- was tapping on the bed. I didn’t Reprinted with permission. Page 2 AJA Newsletter

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Correction

In the Spring edition, the list of judges for the Spring Northern Region Tournament should also have included Tim Enders. Volume XXV, Issue 3 Page 3

Yielding: The Nature and Application of Ju By KIMO WILLIAMS

uestion: What makes start with the understanding Kamae: The success of a Ju-Jitsu any different and subsequent application of 構 Ju-Jutsu technique is in- from other “mixed” the essence of Ju; the ability え cumbent upon the user’s systems? to integrate with and dispatch ability to to a one’s opponents with the strong defensive posture or This is a good, fundamental least amount of energy and “Jigotai” at any time. This question that should be con- with the greatest amount of does not imply that one needs sidered by those who study effect. To flow in a state where to be in a “ready stance” at all and practice the art. The thought is replaced with ob- times but rather, that one power of true Ju-Jitsu is reliant servation and an effortless should keep a strong sense of upon the defender’s ability to perfection Zor “Shibumi” Z balance and awareness in any harmonize with an attack and results. situation, be it on the mat or redirect, rather than absorb, in the kitchen. It is from this the ki or energy that manifest I believe that diligent training weighted posture or “taiju” it. Doing so allows the de- and patient instruction will that we may move to an im- fender to gain ultimate control bestow this great ability on mediate position of advan- with little or no effort and initi- those that relentlessly seek it. tage. ate his/her own action to final- This “effortless perfection” is ize the conflict. This art of the fruit that is rarely seen in Aiki-ha: This, I believe, is “yielding” is one of two main systems that utilize strength, 合 the clear differentiating ideologies regarding the na- endurance or size to affect a 気 phase that makes Ju- ture of “Ju.” The other consid- goal. Additionally, aggressive Jutsu uniquely powerful. ers the ideogram’s subtle “Ju-Jutsu” that utilizes advanc- は The Aiki-ha or acceptance meaning to depict that of ing, linear contact or the meet- of an attack, regardless of its “flexibility.” Flexibility allows ing of force with equal or form, is the first step in turn- the practitioner to use a vari- greater force requires more ing the attacker’s force ety of hard or soft techniques energy than necessary While against himself. We Jutsuka at any stage of the conflict seeming effective in the man- do not oppose this force with depending on what presents agement of a single attack, it our own energy; we integrate itself at the time. Both, it would almost certainly render with it by repositioning our- would seem, are true. the Jutsuka helpless in subse- selves (or our attacker) by ei- quent defenses. ther modifying our frame or by Acceptance of an To understand the original moving to another physical attack, is the first nature of Ju is to understand I propose that essential “Ju” location. what distinguishes our art or yielding as a tactical advan- step in turning the from others. For other than tage encompasses four main 大 O’Irimi: This concept (not attacker’s force , no other martial system characteristics. These charac- to be confused with the claims ownership to the con- teristics, when presented as 入 common verb “entering”) against himself. cept. We are aware that the phases, are not to be thought represents the “back- original “framers” of the art of as steps but rather a break- half” of the aiki-ha concept. designed it with the goal of down of a single process. This Metaphorically, “while the wil- creating a combat system that process includes: low bends under the weight of would allow Samurai to fight the snow, once the load slips (empty hand or not) for pro- S Kamae (Posture) the branch snaps back with longed periods without rest. twice the power and speed.” To do so would most assur- S Aiki-ha (Acceptance) In other words, if aiki-ha is the edly overcome an enemy force accepting (yin) of the moment in greater numbers. It is my S O’Irimi (Redirection) ZO’Irimi is the recoiling contention that to take one’s (yang). That portion of the practice of the art to a high S Sen (Initiative) technique that assumes con- level of mastery, one must (See Yeiding on page 6) Page 4 AJA Newsletter

Thoughts and Images

“The most valuable thing “I liked the fact that the class was to get some insights got me airborne on O Soto Gari.” on the techniques — Timothy Pious, Rochester, where they would be used, New York applications for different moves.” David Caldwell, Towson, Maryland

…head chancery…

…Supe Nage…

Clockwise from top right: Joni Wood (kata), Gene Roos, Scott Anderson, Dennis McCurdy, George Kirby. Photo Credits: Gene Roos and Michael Hobson. Volume XXV, Issue 3 Page 5

“How about a headlock? Get ‘em!” “How about some grabs? Get ‘em!” Sensei Susie

…shark bites… “When we leave the room, you’re going to own this move!” Sensei Jones

“I enjoyed meeting many of the senseis for the first …plenty to do, see and learn in one day… time. It was nice to really see them firsthand and have them pick apart and break down a lot of these techniques that we’ve seen so many times but get a different view of them.” Mike Hickey, Belair, Maryland

…subtle, excruciatingly painful, thumb manipulations…

Clockwise from top left: Dennis Jones (kata), Bruce Jones, Tim Lynch, George Parluski, Will Harris (kata), Wade Susie. Photo Credits: Gene Roos, Michael Hobson and David Langley. Page 6 AJA Newsletter

Yielding

(Continued from page 3) as historical proof of a particular tive defensive system that one trol of the attacker’s force and point of view. The point is simply can practice well into the later begins to redirect it. this Zwith the vast number of stages of life and continue to be related martial styles, including effective. It affords us these bene- Sen: This final component the various ryu of modern Ju- fits because the secret of its 先 represents the action taken Jutsu, there’s a multitude of defi- power is in fact Zyielding. Yield- by the defender that is no longer nitions as to what “Ju” Jutsu really ing makes it possible to remain Why should “in response” to the attacker. The is. Is it the “flexible” art that sanc- calm in the face of an attack. someone invest the circle is now beyond the halfway tions hard and soft styles simulta- Yielding allows us to cloak our point and presents the “finishing massive amount of neously? Has it evolved from its intent with acceptance and cir- opportunity” to the Jutsuka. This original form into a “mixed” sys- cles. And finally, yielding allows us time necessary to is the point where the Tori tem that utilizes any and all mar- to “snap back” with speed and “intends,” or rather projects, his/ learn Ju-Jitsu when tial techniques? What really sepa- power beyond our perceived re- her own ki (and kiai) to finalize the rates Ju-Jutsu from all others? For sources and perform with Shi- they can learn Krav confrontation through whichever that matter, why should someone bumi, “effortless perfection.” No means fits the opening. This in- Maga in just invest the massive amount of amount of adrenaline can power a cludes any and all techniques that time necessary to learn it when greater shield. months? are intended to either create a they can learn in just submission or cause death. months? Kimo Williams studies JuJitsu un- These four characteristics are not From my thinking, it’s because Ju- der Ron Sekulich and Mark Jor- presented simply as those which Jutsu is a perfected art form that dan at the Harvard-Westlake Dojo makes up a complete Ju-Jutsu requires little strength, little en- in Burbank, California. technique Znor are they offered ergy and little mass. It’s an effec-

Serbian Budo Council The Serbian Budo Council ment was SBC’s Associated age twelve to sixteen. The SBC (SBC) has started kata instructor M. Milojevic, Niji Ryu Honbo Dojo team won the gold competitions under the slightly Aikijujutsu sensei from Perlez. medal. Silver and Brinze went modified rules of the JJIF. Host to the teams of Niji Ryu clubs. The first tournament gathered and organizer of the very first six pairs of junior contestants official Serbian Jujutsu tourna-

Letters At the AJA’s convention Sensei ticipants were called to their when executed properly are Tim Lynch’s seminar suffered matches. Most students almost imperceptible until the from the same fateful luck of missed out on the numerous pain registers. It was unfortu- the draw as a racehorse start- unique and effective tech- nate that more students could ing from the outermost post niques presented. not have taken advantage of position. Running concurrently Sensei Lynch’s expertise. The joint techniques pre- with the self-defense competi- sented by Sensei Lynch re- Felicia Antsy tion, there was sparse and quire skill and precision re- Ithaca, New York short lived attendance as par- fined by much practice, but Volume XXV, Issue 3 Page 7

Bushido 武士道

Shiki — Resolution By DANIEL ORKWIS o say that our society computer) to finishing an article that reputation for whatever differs from the one in in time for it to be published. they are being commended for which the code of by at least one — probably The resolution to continue, or, Bushido was formed is, more — of these types of as I will call it, perseverance, is perhaps, a slight resolution. Either they resolved a bit more difficult to define. It is understatement. However, that to achieve something and what makes you go to work or does not necessarily negate any therefore attained their mastery school in the morning, what of the lessons or qualities within (type I), or perhaps they merely makes someone sit down and that code. One of these resolved to keep doing what just write, what makes the qualities, resolution, is of they were doing and they did it martial artist return to the mat particular importance, especially over and over until they were time and again, no matter what in today’s world. This is, after the best at whatever they were their day has been like. all, the country whose collective doing (type II), or they decided attention span can be The third type of resolution I see when they started doing what measured by the existence of is the resolution to excel. The would eventually become their seven second commercials. line between this and mastery that they would be the Despite, indeed, almost perseverance is very thin, as is absolute best they could be at it because of, this tendency the border between all of these (type III). towards collective attention types of resolution. I would say In further exploring these types deficit disorder, resolution, that perseverance is the of resolution, perhaps it would which the Random House resolution to merely continue be best to recombine them and Dictionary defines as “firmness (which is itself an achievement, then divide them in a different of purpose,” is all the more if one can resolve to continue at manner. This time, I will pertinent. As with all of the a task with no thought of their examine them as they apply to qualities of Bushido, resolution own advancement in any way, two different groups of people: can be divided and applied in shape, or form) while the those who do not practice several different ways. resolution to excel is when one ; and those who do. attempts to do their very To discuss resolution, we need absolute best at something, a or the everyday person, to break it down into a few kind of no-holds-barred sparring “resolution” usually mind simple groups. There is goal- with whatever the task at hand means New Years, and if centered resolution, the … is. This is what is required to there was ever a better example resolution to continue (or produce a good end result, such of a lack of resolution, I would perseverance), and the heart as an article, that is truly what be hard pressed to find it. By resolution to excel. All three the creator is capable of. the time this is printed, I would … types of resolution require a be willing to place money that belief in oneself and in one’s This last type of resolution, spirit the temporary health club ability to succeed. Goal- combined with a healthy dose of memberships have expired and centered resolution is, perhaps, the other two, is what masters not been renewed, the diets self explanatory. It is the of anything have. Certainly, one have been abandoned, and the resolution to succeed at a single can point to a master of old habits found their way right thing or set of things, no matter something and say, “s/he is a back home. This evidences a what else happens. This could master because of his/her lack of all three kinds of apply to anything from saving form/speed/strength/ resolution. There is no enough money to buy knowledge/power/cunning/ something important (such as a etc.,” but that person only got (See Resolution on page 9) Page 8 AJA Newsletter

As the attacker is Technique reaching with his right hand, the Seoi Nage Sacrifice Throw defender’s left hand By GENE ROOS grabs under the attacker’s right arm and his left hand grabs the Defender’s hands move attacker’s coat near clockwise — his right the diaphragm. elbow under the attacker’s right arm and his left arm pulling upward. The defender starts moving his right leg across the attacker’s body. The defender throws his body across the attacker, about a foot away.

Defender’s hands pull — counter clockwise — the attacker over his body.

Defender throws the attacker to the ground. Note: Seoi nage sacrifice throw should only be applied when the attacker is wearing a jacket or coat. For optimum effectiveness, the defender should land about a foot away from the attacker’s feet. The defender’s fall will be lessened by the attacker’s body being pulled downward. Volume XXV, Issue 3 Page 9

Resolution

(Continued from page 7) become an Eagle Scout requires by obstacles and give in to resolution to achieve the weight the same dedication and them. We as human beings are, loss or the better shape, no resolution that it takes to by nature, lazy, and it is only our perseverance in the exercise advance to a significant rank in desire for advancement, routines or improved diets, and the martial arts, whatever each whether it be personal certainly no resolution to excel art considers that significant advancement or a more broad- at these things. rank to be. minded advancement of humanity, that makes us This is not to say that those who his brings us to the final overcome this inherent laziness. do not practice martial arts have major group: the martial This tendency to laziness leads Our society still no resolution. This is far from artist. Resolution for us to distract ourselves and recognizes the value the case. As I showed in my those who study martial arts is stray from our goal, whether examples previously, all of these perhaps a bit more well-known of an individual that goal is a specific event or types of resolution apply to the than it is to the average Joe achievement, or the who can stick with “real” world, or “off the mat.” walking the street or sitting at continuation at a task or the Our society still recognizes the home, and so it should be. It what they started determination to excel at that value of an individual who can requires a “firmness of purpose” task. or finish what stick with what they started or to learn new body motions that finish what someone else has have been trained out of you, Throughout this article, you someone else has started. Any individual who has regardless of age. It takes a probably noticed my repeated started. ever delivered an article and determination to do what it use of an article as an example. attempted to work to a deadline takes to learn and expand Yes, I am referring to myself and has wrestled with their yourself and become a better the writing of this very article. I resolution. Think of anybody that person than you were before. have suffered through much could be classified as a “self- Anyone who has been promoted thought and self-examination as made man/woman.” That past white belt has resolution, I have been writing this article, person did not get where they as well as anyone who has ever and, several times, my are by allowing things to happen performed a successful resolution has simply failed me. to them. They decided, if not to technique. It is maintaining this I first started writing it for the become what they have become resolution throughout our previous newsletter, and, after today, then to become training that is one of the most an initial spurt of writing, just The hardest part of something more than what they difficult aspects of martial arts. stopped, and allowed my were. They worked at doing so difficulties to overcome me resolution is Perhaps the perfect example for until they were rewarded. completely. When I returned to how resolution is required can continuing to the article just before the The borderline region between be taken from our own dojo. deadline for that newsletter, I practice it in the those who do not practice Several sessions ago, a large suffered a two-month long case martial arts and those who do is group of people had tested to go face of anything of writer’s block. I finally occupied by the small group of from yellow to green belt. Of overcame all of this, and wrote that stands in your people who are extremely those that tested, one did not this article, and I feel that along resolute and well-trained in a pass the test. He left the class way. the way I have learned a critical specific discipline outside the in the middle of the other’s lesson. No matter what martial arts. These people are promotions, and, to our dismay, difficulties arise, one must the hard-core runners, cyclists, we have not seen him since. His resolve to meet their goals, to and other exercisers, they are resolution failed him, and, continue, and to do the very the craftsmen and women who instead of resolving to continue, best they can. still uphold high personal he gave up, something that is standards of quality in the face very easy to do. of machine-assembled replicas, The hardest part of resolution is Daniel Orkwis — Nikyu, Budoshin and they are one last group that continuing to practice it in the JuJitsu — lives, works, and studies does not quite fit anywhere else: face of anything that stands in in Arlington, Virginia. They are the Eagle Scouts. To your way. It is easy to be faced Page 10 AJA Newsletter

Contacting the AJA

 To answer this question...... contact this officer...... who is this person.

Jorge Corona 6[email protected] Where do I send  Membership  Mark Jordan 626-918-6510 (home) Membership forms and Chairperson  626-392-1440 (mobile) fees? (Dojo and Individual  15014 Dancer Street. La Puente, California 91744 Student)

Mark Jordan 6[email protected] Where do I send Certification Donna Mathews    P.O. Box 4261 Mudansha Rank Chairperson Burbank, California 91503-4261 Promotions? (application George Kirby and fees) 6[email protected] 661-259-7912  P.O. Box 801854 Where do I get materials? Materials Chairperson Mark Jordan (acting) Santa Clarita, California 91380-1854   (patches, constitution, etc.) Walt Lenoir 6[email protected] 805-495-0362 Who do I contact about Regional Tournament Jorge Corona, Western Region    P.O. Box 1906 tournaments? Coordinator Thousand Oaks, California Tony Maynard, Southern Region 91358-1906 Dennis McCurdy, Northern Donna Mathews Region 6[email protected] 410-494-4963  500 Virginia Avenue #1202 Towson, Maryland 21286 Where do I send Yudansha  Regional Director  Radovan Sekulich, Western Rank Promotion? Region Tony Maynard (application and fees) 6[email protected] Tony Maynard, Southern Region 336 993-1826 —or—  324 Barrington Park Lane Dennis McCurdy, Northern Kernersville, North Carolina 27284 What if I have a problem Region with a Board member or Dennis McCurdy Staff member? 6[email protected] 6[email protected] —or— 301 831-3280  3949 Sugarloaf Drive What if I have a question Monrovia, Maryland 21770 that is not listed here? Radovan Sekulich 6[email protected]  250 West Spazier #206 What if I have a problem  AJA President  Walt Lenoir Burbank, California 91502 with my Regional Director? Updates The following information has changed since the last issue: What if I have a proposal  AJA Board of  George Kirby for the Board of Directors? Directors Chairman Jorge Corona’s e-mail address has changed to: [email protected] Volume XXV, Issue 3 Page 11

Messenger

(Continued from page 1) tor makes a decision that isn’t must come to realize that the ment rules, newsletter format popular, those people who ob- effectiveness and credibility of and content, website manage- ject should work to change the the AJA has to be based upon ment, etc). The head staff per- policy (rule), not be upset with the rule of law and following son for each area has the re- or penalize the coordinator who organizational procedures. An sponsibility for following the is simply following the rules. If a individual sensei loses his spe- An individual procedure and making adminis- reader disagrees with the sub- cial status and “last word” au- sensei loses his trative decisions within his or ject matter of an article in the thority once he steps out of his her area of responsibility. As newsletter and the editor is fol- dojo and into an AJA activity. His special status and long as policy is followed the lowing editorial policy, then the opinion should be considered “last word” administrator is ok. policy should be changed. The and weighed, but it is not the authority once he editor shouldn’t be chastised. If last word. Once the sensei This also means that as long as the membership chairperson steps out of his dojo and into an steps out of his dojo the administrator is following returns your student registra- AJA activity he is one of many policy he or she has the last say and into an AJA tions and request that you fol- sensei. However, whomever is in the administration of that low established procedure in charge of the AJA activity has activity. policy. Not even an individual rather than making major ex- the ultimate authority and re- BOD member can tell the ad- ceptions just for you, don’t get sponsibility to see that AJA rules ministrator to do something upset with the membership and policies are fairly and fully that doesn’t follow BOD policy. chairperson. If you don’t like the enforced. He has the final say. If there is a conflict, it is up to message, change the policy for the BOD to reevaluate the pol- If there is objection to a deci- future similar situations — but icy and make changes if they’re sion then all the sensei, as don’t kill the messenger. deemed appropriate. equals, have the responsibility n all fairness, under AJA to meet after the fact, discuss An important factor to realize in rules, a sensei has the ulti- the issue and seek to modify these administrative positions mate authority in his or her policy if necessary. If you don’t is that a person’s rank does not own dojo. However, the AJA is like the message, change the serve as a “supreme” authority. not one dojo. It does not have policy for future similar situa- A higher ranking black belt, one ryu. It certainly does not tions — but don’t kill the mes- even if a BOD member, cannot have one head sensei who has senger. make a lower ranked the last word. Regions cannot “administrator” do something An AJA activity is a different en- A sensei has the be run as individual dojo be- out of compliance with BOD vironment than a dojo activity. cause of the multiplicity of ryu, ultimate authority policy. Nor can there be any The rules are different because sensei and different dojo within repercussions against the ad- the situation is different. The in his or her own a region. For consistency and ministrator as the administrator leadership is different. The re- the sake of credibility, the dojo. is following policy. sponsibility is different. To con- “administrator” of a given task fuse the two or to apply the What it comes down to is that if must have the final and last rules of governance of one to a person is given the responsi- word in a particular situation — the other can only create confu- bility to make certain decisions, even if it is unpopular. Again, if sion, mistrust, frustration and those decisions must be re- you don’t like the message, unhappiness. Don’t kill the mes- spected as would a BOD deci- change the policy for future senger. sion. To do otherwise would similar situations — but don’t undermine the authority of the kill the messenger. administrator and would As the AJA continues its growth, George Kirby thereby weaken the organiza- all sensei (myself included) Judan, Budoshin Jujitsu tion. If a tournament coordina- Page 12 AJA Newsletter

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Sean Gallimore 8/20/2002 Santa Clarita Ikkyū 一級 Leo Orellana 8/20/2002 Santa Clarita Tony Lower-Basch 2/2002 Reston Glenda Perl 8/20/2002 Santa Clarita Kathy Patrick 2/2002 Reston Kory Wollons 8/20/2002 Santa Clarita Geoffrey Sasso 5/6/2002 Maru Mark Broihier Summer, ‘02 Har Bro Dojo #2 Robert L. Connolly 6/21/2002 Arlington Enrique Rivero Summer, ‘02 Har Bro Dojo #2 John Boden 7/13/2002 White Marsh

Howard Kee 7/2002 Reston Clem Ehoff 8/9/2002 White Marsh Sankyū 三級 Vincent Hayes 5/6/2002 Maru Adam Sasso 5/6/2002 Maru Shodan 初段 Daniel Gaul 6/21/2002 Arlington Mary Ellen Levin 7/13/2002 White Marsh Stephen M. Tenney 6/21/2002 Arlington Ryan Levin 7/13/2002 White Marsh David Dunham 6/2002 Reston Alainna Wonders 7/13/2002 White Marsh Joey Connally 7/13/2002 White Marsh

Stephen Ferguson 7/13/2002 White Marsh Andy Spera 7/13/2002 White Marsh Nidan 二段 Chris Dreschler- 7/28/2002 Budoshin Martell Yudanshakai Timothy Heefner 6/26/2002 Classical Budo Chris Perreca 7/2002 Reston Linda Crochiere 7/28/2002 Budoshin Will Lissauer 8/9/2002 White Marsh Yudanshakai Derek Chan 8/2002 Reston Michael Sebastian 7/28/2002 Budoshin Yudanshakai

Jeff Wynn 8/2002 Reston

Nikyū 二級 Philip Browning 5/6/2002 Maru Sandan 三段 Christopher Styles 5/6/2002 Maru Vernon Davis 7/13/2002 White Marsh Andy Gleason 6/2002 Reston

Kevin Yousefi 6/2002 Reston

Instruction Certificate

Robert Jenkins 6/2002 Tora Kai Page 14 AJA Newsletter

Western Region Spring Tournament April 27, 2002

Juniors: All ranks, 10 years old and under Yudanshia

1st Alex Edwards Verdugo Hills 1st Rob Rainey Westchester

2nd Brandon Suyemoto Verdugo Hills 2nd Art Corona Pasadena

3rd David Rahimi Pasadena Overall Champion

Beginners: 7th kyu, 8th kyu, 9th kyu Cesar George Claremont

st 1 Peter Sher Pasadena Judges nd 2 P. John Simic Burbank George Kirby 10th Dan Paul Martinez 2nd Dan Robert Wong 6th Dan Jorge Corona 2nd Dan 3rd Enrique Bernabe Pasadena Ron Sekulich 3rd Dan Art Corona 1st Dan Mark Jordan 3rd Dan Alan McNary 1st Dan th th Advanced Beginners: 5 kyu, 6 kyu Marc Tucker 3rd Dan Steve Cole 1st Dan nd st Linda Della Pelle 2 Dan 1 Kory Wollons Santa Clarita

nd 2 Charles Drucker Studio City Mat Referees

rd 3 Joseph Seal Verdugo Hills Linda Della Pelle 2nd Dan John Purtlock 2nd Kyu Patrick Tsao 3rd Kyu Kimo Williams 1st Kyu

Intermediate: 4th kyu Dave Eckardt 2nd Kyu

1st Cesar George Claremont

2nd Max Korablev Westchester

3rd Earle Lemasters Studio City Advanced Intermediate: 1st kyu, 2nd kyu, and 3rd kyu

1st Dave Eckardt Studio City

2nd Kimo Williams Burbank

3rd Dustin Contreras Claremont

Cesar George, Overall Champion at the Western Region Tournament Volume XXV, Issue 3 Page 15

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