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I was born August 14th, 1943 on the Island of O'ahu and
raised on the garden isle of Kauai. As I was growing up on
the Islands, I had a chance to experience and study many
different forms of Martial Arts. My studies included: Judo, Akido,
Kempo and boxing. This is where my interest into the career of
martial arts began.
After completing high school I moved to California in August of 1961.
I began my training in Shotokan Karate under the instruction of
Tsutomu Oshima and Hidetaka Nishiyama.
I trained and studied the principles of Shotokan until 1968.
Terukina and Seikichi Iha. In 1970, a building fire brought down the dojo. While the dojo
was being rebuilt, I had the opportunity to meet and study under Sensei Tadashi Yamashita.
His demonstrations of spirit, speed, power, knowledge, and expertise in Kubudo showed me
the true meaning of Karate. Since then, I have trained and followed the teachings
of Sensei Yamashita. I've progressed through the years and earned my title as "Sensei".
I opened my own dojo and for the past 30 plus years taught Kobayashi Shorin Ryu and
specialized techniques in use of force.
Martial Arts: Okinawan Shorin-Ryu
Rank: Black Belt, 7th Degree
Certified by: Chief Instructor Tadashi Yamashita
Experience: 1961 to present
Instructors Tsutomu Oshima
Hidetaka Nishiyama
George Terukina
Seikchi Iha
Tadashi Yamashita
Weapons Tonfa
Sai
Bo
Kama
Nunchaku
Participation Martial Arts Instructional Books - by Takashi Yamashita
* Advance Tonfa (Japanese Weapon of Self-Defense)
* Dynamic Nunchaku
* The Master Speak
Training Video Produced by Richard Rabago
* Tao of Karate
Awards Having earned numerous awards in my lifetime, the three awards that
I am most proud of and the most inspirational to me are:
* Certificate of Appreciation, City Council Lawndale, CA
* Masters Hall of Fame
* Golden Masters Instructor's Award - given in recognition of my dedication
and teaching of martial arts at the highest Mental, Physical and Spiritual level.
Civic Duties Reserve Sheriff's Deputy for the County of Los Angeles from 1984 to 1990.
During this period, I encountered numerous situations where my skills in martial arts
played a vital role in conducting arrests. An experienced Martial Arts Instructor, provided
fellow officers training and enhanced their maneuvers in defense tactics.
Civic Functions Karate Demonstrations
* Torrance, CA
* Gardena CA
* Carson, CA
* Pasadena Asian Expo, Pasadena, CA
* West Covina, CA