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(I.)RYOSHIN-KAN
KARATE SCHOOL NEWS
2008
NEWS:
"Best Karate Students in the U.S.A."
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
5 May 2008
I. Congratulations to New Dragon Force Demo Team / National Team
Members:
Congratulations to the following Outstanding students who successfully
passed the Test and made the Dragon Force Karate Demo Team and National Team on 17 April 2008.
NEW DRAGON FORCE NATIONAL KARATE TEAM MEMBERS:
Trent DePeralta, Chris Altman, Kai Loree
NEW KARATE DEMO TEAM MEMBERS:
Daniel Daum, Joe Ramirez
Congratulations and Well done to all participants. "Best of the Best"
II:New Adult Brown Belt: Congratulations and Well done to
Ryoshin-Kan Adult Student, Chris Williams, on his promotion to Brown Belt (3rd Kyu) on 17 April 2008. He
did outstanding on all areas of his test including an Iron Palm patio brick break! WELL DONE !
III: GREAT EARTH
DAY KARATE SHOW: Congratulations and Well Done to the Dragon Force / Ryoshin-Kan
Karate School on performing an outstanding Karate Show at the Earth Day Festival at Mount Trashmore on 4 May 2008. The weather
was beautiful! This was our First real Full Karate Show this year. All routines were sharp. Overall it was a Great Show. Congratulations
to Sensei Thompson, Sempai Michael Milliman, Sempai Zinjin Iglesia, Sempai Maurice Reed, Sempai Bella Bartha, Keegan Grinspoon,
Trent DePeralta, Kai Loree, Chris Altman, Joe Ramirez, Daniel Daum, Patric Harris, and Nicolas Carbone. A Thank you goes out
to all Parents, Friends and fans who supported us. Congratulations to all on a Job well done! IV:RADIO SHOW GUEST / FOOD DRIVE: The Ryoshin-Kan Karate
School will be helping the Specialist Radio Hour Food Drive. The Food collected by this Radio Show is given to Churches throughout
the area to distribute to the families who need help. We are requesting that all students and their friends bring two or more
can foods to the Karate School and place them in the Box at the front of the Karate School. Your Support is greatly appreciated.
NOTE: Sensei Thompson was a Special Guest once again on this Radio Show on 29 April 2008. Ryoshin-Kan
/ Dragon Force are regularly featured on the TAS TV Show on Cox Cable channel 51 / 11 (various times)and on the Specialist
Radio Hour on WPMH 670AM / 1450AM (5 to 6pm).
The Host of the Show is an official Ryoshin-Kan student.
"Best of the Best"
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
6 April 2008
I. East Coast Karate Champions
Congratulations and Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan / Team Dragon Force on
an outstanding performance at the 2008 USA East Coast / Tidewater Challenge Martial Arts Championships that were conducted
5 April 2008 at the Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia. We had 18 folks from the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School, who participated
and / or supported the "Team Dragon Force" at this Tournament. We won a Total of 21 Awards including Twelve 1st Place Trophies,
Seven 2nd Place Trophies and Two 3rd Place Trophies. We won 1st Place is Team Demo, Self-Defense, Breaking, Kumite, Kata,
Musical Forms, and Weapons.
The First Place Karate champions are Sensei Tim Thompson, Sempai Michael
Milliman, Sempai Zinjin Iglesia, Sempai Maurice Reed, Keegan Grinspoon, Kai Loree, Trent Deperalta and Chris Altman.
Dragon Force did Outstanding and Won 1st Place in the "Team Demo" Division.
They had all of the spectators cheering.
"Dragon Force Rocked this Tournament !"
(See below Tournament Section for detail results.)
II:CONGRATS: SPRING BREAK KARATE CAMP: Congratulations and
Well done to the 21 participants of the Spring Break Karate Camp that was conducted at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on 24
to 28 March 2008. The Spring Camp included Martial Arts Training, Tournament Training, Games, Contest, Field Trips, Belt Testing
and lots of fun….. A Special Thanks You goes to Sempai Bella Bartha who was the Number One Karate Camp Assistant. Thank
you to Sempai Zinjin Iglesia for Assisting on Thursday / Friday at the Karate Camp. Sempai Maurice Reed helped on Friday.
Chris Altman also received a Camp Helper Award. Congratulations and Well done to All!
III: GREAT MARTIAL ARTS SEMINARS / CLINICS: Well done to
all Participants of the Self-Defense, Breaking and Tournament Training Clinics /Seminars conducted in March and April at the
Ryoshin-Kan Karate School.
NOTE: Self-Defense class / clinics conducted every Wednesday at 8pm. All
Ryoshin-Kan Students are encourage to participate.
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
23 March 2008
I. Congratulations
to New Brown Belts:
Well done to Kai Loree and Christopher Altman on their promotion to Brown
Belt (3rd Kyu) on 28 February 2008. Both did outstanding on their Test. Congratulations and Well done!
II: Spring Break Karate Camp: 24 to 28 March 2008
The Spring Break Karate Camp at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School will be conducted
from 24 to 28 March 2008 from 9 AM to 5pm. This is a perfect time for all Youth since they are out of school for Spring Break.
Discounts for two or more from the same Family. Students can be dropped off earlier and they can stay for the evening regular
classes. See Sensei for Details. We will work with you on your schedule. The Ryoshin-Kan Spring Break Day Camp will include
Martial Arts Training, Tournament Training, Games, Contest, Field Trip and fun….. This Karate Camp will be conducted
at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Anyone can attend so bring a friend and participate.
We can send you a registration Form via e-mail. If you have any questions
contact us via e-mail or call (757) 468-1643.
III: Congratulations: Self-Defense / Breaking / Tournament
Clinics & Classes:
Well done to all Participants of the Self-Defense, Breaking and Tournament
Training Clinics /Seminars conducted at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on 1,2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, and 22 March 2008.
UPCOMING Seminars / Clinics:
* Self-Defense - Every Wednesday nite at 8PM
* Tournament Training - Saturdays at 1pm
* Breaking - Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays by appointment.
All Ryoshin-Kan Students are encourage to participate.
IV: UPCOMING Tournaments / Demos
*29 March - Tournament Training Clinics - Virginia Beach
*30 March - Karate World Open Championships - Pennsylvania
*5 April - East Coast Tournament - Hampton
*13 April - Karate Championships - New Jersey
*10 May - Four Seasons Tournament - Delaware
NOTE: We also have Demos and more Tournaments in April,
May, June, July and August.
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
18 February 2008
I. RYOSHIN-KAN TV SPECIAL: The Ryoshin-Kan
Karate School was featured on the TAS Sports TV Show on Saturday 16 February 2008. We have been a regular feature on this
TV Show since 1995.
II. SENSEI THOMPSON FEATURED on the SPECIALIST RADIO
SHOW:
Sensei Thompson was a special guest on "The Specialist Radio Show" on WPMH
670 AM/1450 AM Radio in Chesapeake, VA on Friday 15 February 2008. Sensei Thompson was interviewed on his tremendous accomplishments
in the martial arts including Teaching, Practicing, Demo Team, National Champions and the success of Ryoshin-Kan Karate School.,
The Host of the Show, who has been in the martial arts for years, is now an official Ryoshin-Kan student.
III. Specialist Radio Show FOOD DRIVE
The Ryoshin-Kan Karate School will be helping the Specialist Radio Hour
Food Drive. The Food collected by this Radio Show is given to Churches throughout the area to distribute to the families who
need help. This is an ongoing process so we will assist this Radio Show with their continuing Food Drive program.
We need all students to bring two or more can foods to the Karate School
and place them in the Box at the front of the Karate School.
Thank you for your help.
IV. DISCIPLINE / SELF-DEFENSE LECTURE TO AARP ORGANIZATION:
Sensei Thompson gave a Lecture on Discipline / Self-Discipline to the members of the Princess Ann A.A.R.P at the Princess
Ann Recreation Center meeting room in Virginia Beach on 12 February 2008. The Lecture included Discipline in the Martial Arts,
Life and throughout History. A special thank you to Mrs. Milliman who requested this Lecture.
Congratulations to all on a Job well done!
"Best of the Best"
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
26 January 2008
I:) Message from Sensei: Happy New Year to the Ryoshin-Kan
Karate School and all of our friends. We have many great things planned for 2008, including martial arts classes, camps, tournaments,
demos, seminars and special events. This is the 28th Anniversary of the Founding of the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School.
2007 in REVIEW
I want to thank each and everyone of you for your devotion and support
that you have given me throughout 2007. We have had fun doing the Martial Arts Classes, Karate Camps, Tournaments, Seminars,
Breaking Clinics, Self-Defense Clinics, Tournament Clinics, Black Belt Exam, Kyu Belt Test, Awards Banquet, Winter Shugyo
and Demos.
The 2007 Summer Karate Camp Program was the most successful Karate Camp
in Ryoshin-Kan History.
We won 3rd Place out of 75 units in the Strawberry Festival Parade.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS: The Dragon Force National Karate Demo
Team was at it's Best in 2007. We won the 2007 Team Demo Grand Champion / 1st Place Trophy at 3 Major Tournaments which were
the World Cup Finals / National Martial Arts Championships, The East Coast Karate Championships and the World Fall Classic
Martial Arts Championships.
Sempai Michael Bartha won 1st Place in Breaking and Sempai Michael Milliman
won 2nd Place in Breaking at the World Classic Championships.
Sensei Thompson met his Goal and set a Ryoshin-Kan Record by Breaking 10
large stacked Bricks with an elbow strike on Thanksgiving Day 22 November 2007.
Sensei Michael Lombardo return to Action at the School and was Promoted
at the Black Belt Exam to 4th Degree Black Belt. I promoted 12 other Students to Higher Ranks at this 2007 Exam including
Sensei Steve Borloz to Kobudo Sandan, Bella and Leo to Nidan, Maurice and Nami Kobudo Certification, Mike Bartha and Zinjin
to Goshinjitsu Certification, Greg, Tyler and Braxton to Shodan.
Sensei Steve Borloz receive the "Instructor of the Year" Award and Sempai
Bella Bartha receive the "Black Belt of the Year" Award at the Black Belt Awards Banquet.
Don't just dream your dreams, Live your Dreams. Thank You again for being
loyal and hardworking Students. You are the "Best of the Best."
II:) WINTER SHUGYO RESULTS:
Congratulations and Well Done to all participants of the Ryoshin-Kan's
27th annual Winter Shugyo that was conducted on 1 January 2008 at 6:30am on the Beach and in the Ocean.
Winter Shugyo is a special training event for Karate Students to welcome
in the New Year. This is a very Traditional Event that brings out the True Karate Spirit in all of us. After the Training
we all went to Breakfast at the OceanFront.
Well Done to Shihan Thompson, Sensei Steve Borloz, Sensei Michael Lombardo,
Sempai Bella Bartha, Sempai Mike Bartha, Kai Loree, Khyah Fields, Allan Loree, Chikako Loree, John Fields.
Keep up the spirit, train hard and have Fun!
III:) Great Parade and Cold Weather!
Congratulations and Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Team on
performing an Outstanding Karate Show for the Help Build The Dream Fundraiser Parade in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on
21 January 2008 at the Gallery at Military Circle Mall in Norfolk, Virginia.
The Drummers, Color Guard and Marchers and all guest did outstanding even
though it was very, very cold! We had huge crowds of spectators and there were 18 assigned units in the Parade.
Well done to the following 21 Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Performers; Congratulations
to Sensei Thompson, Mrs. Hye Cha Thompson, Sempai Zinjin Iglesia, Sempai Maurice Reed, Mrs. Reed, Keegan Grinspoon, Christopher
Altman, Steven Altman, Mrs. Altman, Kai Loree, Nina Loree, Allen Loree, Mrs. Loree, Loree's Grandpa, Joe Spencer, Joe's Grandma,
Joe's Uncle, Patric Harris, Lionel Inhphom, Mr. Inhphom, and Mrs. Inhphom.
Congratulations to all on a Job well done!
"Best of the Best"
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CONGRATULATIONS
NATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONS
The Dragon Force National Karate Demo Team was at it's Best in 2007. We won a Total of 75 Trophies including 1st Place
in Kumite, Kata, Weapons, Musical Weapons, Breaking, Self-Defense and Team Demo. We won the 2007 Team Demo Grand Champion
/ 1st Place Trophy at 3 Major Tournaments.
Team Grand Champion: World Cup Finals / National Martial Arts Championships
Team Grand Champion: The East Coast Karate Championships
Team Grand Champion: World Fall Classic Martial Arts Championships.
Congratulations and Well Done!
See below tournament results for details.
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Dragon Force National
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Great Breaking Clinics
2008 & 2007
Congratulations and Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan students who participated
in the Tameshiwari (Breaking) Clinics conducted at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School in Virginia Beach, Virginia in May through
December 2007 and January, February, March 2008..
Sensei Thompson taught and performed various breaking Techniques for youth students on Saturday and the
Black Belt Adults on Sunday morning. The Adults Participants broke stacks of Bricks, Wood Boards, Wood Clubs, Ceramic tiles,
large clay flower pots, Patio Blocks, and Cinder Blocks. The techniques taught were Elbow strikes, Spin Heel Kicks, Speed
Breaks, Punches, Iron Palm, Hammer Fist, Knife Hand, Front Kick, Side Kick, Knee strikes, and Forearm strikes.
Congratulations and Well Done to all Participants. "osu"
NEW Ryoshin-Kan Record:
Congratulations to Sensei Tim Thompson on Breaking
TEN (10) large stacked Red Bricks with a downward Elbow Strike on 22 November 2007. He met his Goal to Break 10 stacked bricks
by the end of 2007.
Congratulations and Well Done!
See below News section for more details.
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(I.)RYOSHIN-KAN
KARATE SCHOOL NEWS
2007 NEWS:
"Best Karate Students in the U.S.A."
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
22 December 2007
I:) GREAT CHRISTMAS KARATE SHOW:
Congratulations and Well Done to all Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Participants of the 24th Annual Christmas Karate Show
performed on 19 DEC 2007 at the Gallery at Military Circle. All routines planned and unplanned were great and fun! We performed
12 ACTS in honor of the Twelve Days of Christmas. This show was really special because we broke
24 boards and 40 bricks.
We want to Thank all students, parents, guest, friends and fans for your support. TAS TV Special Karate Showtimes
COX Cable Channel 11
Friday 28 DEC 2007 - 1:30PM
Saturday 29 DEC 2007 - 3:30PM
Sunday 30 DEC 2007 - 7PM
Friday 4 JAN 2008 - 1:30PM
Saturday 5 JAN 2008 - 3:30PM
Sunday 6 JAN 2008 - 7PM
It will also show at other times during the week.
If you would like to purchase a DVD copy of the TAS TV Christmas Karate Show, send us and e-mail or call (757)
468-1643.
Congratulations and Well Done
II:) GREAT Black Belt Exam and Awards Banquet:
For detail results visit our Black Belt News page CLICK for 2007 Black Belt Exam and Awards Banquet Results
Congratulations to all Participants of the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's 24th Annual Black Belt Exam and Awards Banquet
that were conducted on 12 and 13 December 2007. We also celebrated the 27th Anniversary of the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and
the Dragon Force Demo Team. We had Seventy-Three (73) Black / Brown Belts/ Demo Team Members and guest attend the Banquet
which was a formal affair. Sensei Thompson gave out over one hundred awards, including Black Belt Promotion Diplomas / Certifications,
Certificates of Appreciation, Dragon Force Demo Team Awards, Dragon Force National Team Champion Awards, Twenty-one Special
Plaques and numerous other awards.
INSTRUCTOR of the YEAR 2007: Sensei Steve Borloz
BLACK BELT of the YEAR 2007: Sempai Bella Bartha
Congratulations and well done to all Black Belts, Staff and Relatives on an Outstanding 2007 Black Belt Exam
and Awards Banquet.
RYOSHIN-KAN / DRAGON FORCE ROCKED
THESE EVENTS !
Congratulations to all on a Job
well done!
"Best of the Best"
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
24 November 2007
I:) TV SPECIAL and NEWS ARTICLE: Team Dragon Force
was recently featured on the TAS TV Show and on several on-line news sites concerning their impressive 2007 Tournament Victories.
This Dragon Force National Karate Team won 1st Place / Grand Champion Trophy at the 2007 World Cup Finals Martial Arts Championships
conducted in Washington, D.C. area, the 2007 East Coast Karate Championships and the 2007 World Fall Classic Martial Arts
Championships conducted at Hampton University. They are the WCMAO National Karate Demo Team Champions.
II:) CONGRATS on UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENT: Dr. / Shihan Thompson was
recently appointed to be a distinguish member of the Board of Directors of the Scientific Council of FIMA University. He attended
college at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and graduated from this famous institution in 1977 with a BA in History.
He Received his Doctorate in Sciences Ph.D / DMS (Martial Arts / Science) from the First International M.A. University in
2006. His Thesis on the Ryoshin-Kan System of Goshinjitsu and Combat Speed will soon be published as a Book. He is a Karate
Master, Hall of Famer, World / National Karate Champion, and a Retired Decorated Navy Commander.
III:) EXCELLENT BREAKING CLINICS: Congratulations to all participants
of the Tameshiwari (Breaking) Clinics that were conducted in October and November 2007. The participants were taught and performed
Various Breaking Techniques on stacks of Bricks, Wood Boards, Wood Clubs, Ceramic tiles, large clay flower pots, Patio Blocks,
and Cinder Blocks. The techniques included Elbow strikes, Spin Heel Kicks, Speed Breaks, Punches, Knife Hand, Knee strikes,
Kicks, Iron Palm and Forearm strikes.
IV:) NEW RYOSHIN-KAN BRICK BREAKING RECORDS:
(A)Congratulations to Sensei Thompson on Breaking TEN (10) large
stacked Red Bricks with an Elbow Strike on 22 November 2007. He met his Goal to Break 10 stacked bricks by the end of 2007.
Well Done!
(B)Congratulations to Mike Bartha on winning 1st Place in Breaking
at the 2007 World Fall Classic Martial Arts Championships. NOTE: Another Adult Black Belt Student from Ryoshin-Kan, Michael
Milliman also won 2nd Place in breaking at this Tournament.
V:) EXCELLENT SELF-DEFENSE CLINICS: Congratulations to all Participants
of the Goshinjitsu (Self-Defense) Clinics that were conducted in October and November 2007. Basic to advance self-defense
techniques against armed and unarmed attacks were taught and practiced.
VI:)DRAGON FORCE RECEIVES AWARD: The City of Virginia Beach Department
of Parks and Recreation/Clean Community Commission presented the "Clean Community Partner Award" to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate
School's Dragon Force Karate Demo Team on 20 November 2007. The award is signed by the Mayor of Virginia Beach, Mrs. Meyera
Oberndorf. The award was for the Dragon Force Karate Demo Team's outstanding performance and exceptional contributions to
Virginia Beach Clean Community Programs / City Events like the Earth Day Celebration and the Strawberry Festival. The Award
Plaque is mounted on the Wall at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School.
Congratulations and Well Done!
VII:) GREAT KARATE DEMOS: Congratulations and Well Done to the Dragon
Force on performing Outstanding Karate Shows for the "Red Ribbon Festival" on 20 October 2007 and the "Thanksgiving Fall Festival
" on 17 November 2007 at the Gallery at Military Circle Mall in Norfolk, Virginia. All Routines were sharp especially the
National Routine, Brick Breaking, Weapons Kata, Complexes, Self-Defense, Martial Arts stunts, Drum Corps / Color Guard Routine
and the slow motion routine.
Well done to the following Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Performers;
Congratulations to Sensei Thompson, Michael Milliman, Zinjin Iglesia,
Mike Bartha, Maurice Reed, Nami Dao, Bella Bartha, Keegan Grinspoon, Leo Navarro, Trent DePeralta, Christopher Altman, Kai
Loree, Mikey Battelle, Kylee Battelle, Lionel Inhphom, Nicolas Carbone and Keyshawn Scott.
DRAGON FORCE ROCKED THESE DEMOS !
Congratulations to all on a Job well
done!
"Best of the Best"
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
8 October 2007
I. WORLD FALL CLASSIC KARATE CHAMPIONS 2007:
Congratulations and Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate
School's Dragon Force National Team on an outstanding performance at the at the 2007 World Fall Classic Martial Arts Championships
conducted 7 October at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia.
We had 35 participants from Ryoshin-Kan that represented
our Dojo at this Tournament.
We won Fifteen 1st Place Trophies in Team Demo, Self-Defense,
Breaking, Team Demo , Weapons, Kata, Kumite, Breaking, and Musical Weapons.
We won a Total of thirty-one Trophies.
(See below Tournament section for
results)
The Dragon Force National Team / Ryoshin-Kan did outstanding
in all events.
All of you are Karate Champions!
Congratulations and Well Done!
"Best of the Best"
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
3 September 2007
I. EXCELLENT BREAKING CLINICS:
Congratulations and Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan students
who participated in the Tameshiwari (Breaking) Clinics conducted at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School in Virginia Beach, Virginia
on 26 August, 1 and 2 September 2007.
Sensei Thompson taught and performed various breaking
Techniques for youth students on Saturday and the Black Belt Adults on Sunday morning.
YOUTH BREAKING CLINIC: The Youth worked on Breaking
Choreography for Tournaments. Each student had to create and show 6 breaks using re-breakable boards. All students did outstanding.
Congratulations to Maurice Reed, Chris Herron, Bella Bartha and Keegan Grinspoon.
ADULT BREAKING CLINIC: The Adults Participants broke
stacks of Bricks, Wood Boards, Wood Clubs, Ceramic tiles, large clay flower pots, Patio Blocks, and Cinder Blocks. The techniques
taught were Elbow strikes, Spin Heel Kicks, Speed Breaks, Punches, Iron Palm, Hammer Fist, Knife Hand, Front Kick, Side Kick,
Knee strikes, and Forearm strikes. There was also nunchaku techniques performed on a cinder Block....RESULTS "No More Cinder
Block!" Just Cider Ash.
RESULTS:
Sensei Tim Thompson broke 6 stacked Mix Bricks (Red
& White) with an elbow Technique, Four stacked bricks with the Iron Palm Technique, 7 ceramic tiles with a knife hand
technique, Large Clay Pots (hanging from a rope) with a spinning hook kick. Ax Kick thru bricks and Speed Break on wood using
a reverse punch.
Sempai Mike Bartha broke six stacked patio bricks
(Pencil Spacers) with the elbow and four with the Iron Palm techniques. Speed Break on wood using a knife hand. He also broke
a large wood club and side kicked thru a board. Mike has made great progress towards his goal of competing at the US Open
Breaking Competition at Disney World.
Sempai Michael Milliman broke 3 Patio Bricks &
Mix Bricks with the Elbow, Hammer Fist and Palm Strikes. Congratulations and Well Done to all Participants.
II:)Tameshiwari (Breaking) DVD: The New Tameshiwari
DVD by Dragon Force Productions cover instruction as well as demos of Breaking Techniques on boards and Bricks. Breaking teaches
a student the true meaning of Power, Speed, Technique and Kime (focus). The video footage from Breaking clinics / private
lessons will be used in the upcoming Breaking DVD. Sensei Thompson has been working on the Breaking DVD all Summer. This DVD
shows creative,speed and power breaking. Materials Broken are Boards, Bricks, Clay Flower Pots, Ceramic Tiles and more. The
techniques demonstrated are Iron Palm, Punches, Knife Hand, Hammer fist, Elbow strikes, Kicks, Spinning Kicks, and Palm Heel
strike. Most of the Breaking on the DVD is done by Sensei Tim Thompson. He is assisted with video footage of Sempai Mike Milliman,
Sempai Mike Bartha and several more of his Ryoshin-Kan students.
If you would like to order a Breaking DVD, send an
e-mail Send E-Mail to Sensei or call (757) 468-1643.
III. GREAT KARATE CAMP 2007
Congratulations and Well Done to all participants
of the Karate Summer Camp Program that was conducted 18 June to 31 August 2007 at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School in Virginia
Beach, Virginia. The Karate Camp Events included Martial Arts Training, Belt Testing, Field Trips, Movie Trips, Games, Contest
and tons of fun….. We took exciting and educational field trips to the Movie Theater, Various Restaurants, Ocean Breeze
Water Park, Virginia Marine Science Museum, Children's Museum, Ferry Boat Ride, The Virginia Zoo, Mt. Trashmore Kids Cove
and Cinema Cafe. We had students from Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Iowa and California. Everyone did outstanding. The
Camp participation student average was 15 to 28 students a day...Wow! A special Thank you to Sempai Michael Milliman, Sempai
Zinjin Iglesia, Sempai Nami Dao, Zachary McEwen, Sempai Bella Bartha and My Wife on helping at Karate Camp. All of you did
outstanding as Camp Assistants especially Bella Bartha. I look forward to seeing all of you in Karate Class and in future
Karate Camps and events.
Congratulations and Well Done!
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
5 August 2007
I. Tameshiwari (Breaking) DVD:
The New Tameshiwari DVD by Dragon Force Productions
is almost finished and it will soon be available to all Students and fellow Martial Artist. This DVD is on Board and Brick
Breaking. It shows both speed and power breaking. The techniques demonstrated are Iron Palm, Punches, Knife Hand, Hammer fist,
Elbow strikes, Kicks, and Palm Heel strike. Most of the Breaking on the DVD is done by Sensei Tim Thompson. He is assisted
with video footage of Sempai Mike Milliman, Sempai Mike Bartha and several more of his Ryoshin-Kan students.
If you would like to order a Breaking DVD, send an
e-mail Send E-Mail to Sensei or call (757) 468-1643.
II. GREAT Karate Summer Day Camp
"Karate Summer Camp 2007 is great!"
The Final Session is 6 to 24 August 2007.
So Far this summer the 2007 Karate Camp students have
toured the Virginia Zoological Park, Played at the Ocean Breeze Water Park, Toured the Children's Museum, Rode the Ferry Boat,
Watched the Transformers & Meet the Robinsons Movies as well as Practiced Karate, Learned new Self-Defense and tournament
techniques, Played Games and competed in friendly contest.
Come Join the Fun! You can still sign up for one day,
one week or multiple weeks.Anyone can attend so bring a friend and participate. We also offer Family Discounts for two or
more participants. If you have any questions e-mail Send E-Mail to Sensei or call (757) 468-1643.
III. World of Children Demo -
Congratulations
and Well Done to the Dragon Force on performing an excellent Karate Demo for the "A World of Children" in Virginia Beach on
30 July 2007.All Routines were sharp especially the Board Breaking, Weapons routines, Martial Arts stunts and the slow motion
routine.
Well done to the following Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force
Performers; Sensei Tim Thompson, Sempai Michael Milliman, Sempai Zinjin Iglesia, Bella Bartha, Keegan Grinspoon, Jack Holladay,
Trent DePeralta, Christopher Altman, Kai Loree, Nina Loree, Britnee Atkinson, Xiomania Payton,
Congratulations to all on a Job well done!
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
8 July 2007
I. AWESOME Karate Summer Day Camp -
"Karate Summer Camp 2007 is great!"
The Karate Summer Day Camp Program runs all summer
Long from June through August.
The Second Session is 9 July TO 24 August 2007.
So Far this summer the 2007 Karate Camp students have
toured the Virginia Zoological Park, Played at the Ocean Breeze Water Park, Toured the Children's Museum, Rode the Ferry Boat,
Watched the Transformers & Meet the Robinsons Movies as well as Practiced Karate, Learned new Self-Defense and tournament
techniques, Played Games and competed in friendly contest.
Come Join the Fun! You can still sign up for one day,
one week or multiple weeks.Anyone can attend so bring a friend and participate. We also offer Family Discounts for two or
more participants. If you have any questions e-mail Send E-Mail to Sensei or call (757) 468-1643.
II. Divinty Films Karate Demo -
Congratulations and Well Done to the Dragon Force
on performing an excellent Karate Demo for the Divinity Films "35th Street Block Party Festival" on 16 June 2006 in Norfolk,
Virginia.
All Routines were sharp especially the National routines,
Board & Brick Breaking, Weapons routines, Martial Arts stunts and the slow motion routine.
Congratulations to Sensei Tim Thompson, Sempai Michael
Milliman, Sempai Mike Bartha, Sempai Scott Jordan, Sempai Zinjin Iglesia, Sempai Nami Dao, Sempai Maurice Reed, Sempai Joshua
Ebreo, Natalie Ebreo, Bella Bartha, Keegan Grinspoon, and Nicole Ebreo.
DRAGON FORCE ROCKED THIS SHOW!
A Special Thank you to all Parents, Friends and fans
who supported us.
Congratulations to all on a Job well done!
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
30 May 2007
I. GREAT Armed Forces Day Show -
Congratulations and Well Done to the Dragon Force
/ Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on performing an outstanding Karate Show for the Armed Forces Day Celebration at the Military
Circle Mall in Norfolk, Virginia on 19 May 2007. All Routines were sharp especially the National routine, Board & Brick
Breaking, Drum Corps / Color Guard, Martial Arts stunts and the slow motion routine.
Dragon Force Color Guard and Drum Corps marched through
the Mall prior to the Karate Show. Their Performance was Excellent!
Congratulations to Sensei Tim Thompson, Sensei Michael
Wilkins, Sempai Michael Milliman, Sempai Mike Bartha, Sempai Scott Jordan, Sempai Zinjin Iglesia, Sempai Nami Dao, Sempai
Maurice Reed, Sempai Joshua Ebreo, Natalie Ebreo, Bella Bartha, Leo Navarro, Keegan Grinspoon, Braxton Zivic, Jack Holladay,
Trent DePeralta, Esteban Martinez, James Conley, and Nicole Ebreo.
DRAGON FORCE ROCKED THIS SHOW!
Dragon Force also performed an Excellent show for
the CRC Festival in norfolk on 12 May 2007.
A Special Thank you to all Parents, Friends and fans
who supported us.
Well done to all participants.
II. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2007 -
Congratulations and Well done to the entire Ryoshin-Kan
Karate School, Dragon Force Demo Team, parents, relatives, friends and fans on your participation / performance at the 2007
Pungo Strawberry Festival parade and Karate Show. We had 50 plus folks that represented our School at the Strawberry Festival.
This was Ryoshin-Kan's 19th year in performing at the Strawberry Festival.
STRAWBERRY PARADE RESULTS: The Ryoshin-Kan Parade
unit that participated in the Strawberry Parade on 26 May consisted of a Banner Team, Color Guard, Drum corps and the very
Strawberry / Dragon Force Float. Sensei Michael Wilkins did excellent as my assistant and Drum Corps / Parade Instructor.
Sempai Mike Bartha, Greg Bates, Alan Loree, Candy Bartha and Sharon DePeralta were the Key builders and providers of the Float.
The parents and students who help to prep and be with the floats were second to none.
We were received two Awards;
1.Special Pungo Strawberry Festival Award.
2.Strawberry Festival Parade 3rd Place Floats
STRAWBERRY KARATE SHOW RESULTS: The Strawberry Festival
Dragon Force Karate Show was on 27 May and we performed Excellent Routines in Hot Weather and a dusty stage to huge numbers
of cheering spectators. All routines were outstanding. We gave out over 650 Karate School fliers.
RYOSHIN-KAN / DRAGON FORCE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TEAM:
The Following Represented Ryoshin-Kan at the 2007 Strawberry Festival. Congratulations to Sensei Tim Thompson, Mrs. Hye Cha
Thompson, Sensei Michael Wilkins, Sempai Lynwood Yeatts, Sempai Mike Bartha, Sempai Scott Jordan, Sempai Zinjin Iglesia, Mr.
Iglesia, Mrs. Iglesia, Sempai Nami Dao, Sempai Maurice Reed, Sempai Joshua Ebreo, Chris Herron, Mr Herron, Natalie Ebreo,
Bella Bartha, Leo Navarro, Mr. Navarro, Mrs. Navarro, Jack Holladay, Trent DePeralta, Sharon DePeralta, Mr. DePeralta, Esteban
Martinez, Mr. Martinez, James Conley, Nicole Ebreo, Nato Ebreo, Cathy Ebreo, Greg Bates, Tyler Bates, Melody Bates, Joshua
Taylor, Jason Brown, Jason's Friends, Lionel Inhphom, Mr. Inhphom, Mrs. Inhphom, Christina Altman, Christopher Altman, Mrs.
Altman, Christina's Friend, Kai Loree, Alan Loree, Mrs. Loree, Loree's Daughter, Mrs Reed, Candy Bartha, Khyah Fields, Mr.
Fields, Khyah's sister, Jason Corprew, Patrick Harris,
THANK YOU ! A Special Thank you for a Job well done
goes to Sensei Michael Wilkins and Sempai Mike Bartha. They were instrumental in the load out, transportation and performing
at this festival.
Thank you to all who supported Ryoshin-Kan at the
2007 Strawberry Festival.
You all are the reason why we are number one !
Congratulations and Well done to All
"Best of the Best"
Congratulations and Well Done !
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
6 May 2007
I. GREAT EARTH DAY KARATE DEMO! -
Congratulations and Well Done to the Dragon Force
/ Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on performing an outstanding Karate Show at the Earth Day Festival at Mount Trashmore in Virginia
Beach, Virginia on 6 May 2007. The weather was very windy / chilly, but the performance were Hot! Congratulations to Sensei
Tim Thompson, Sensei Michael Wilkins, Sempai Michael Milliman, Sempai Mike Bartha, Sempai Zinjin Iglesia, Sempai Nami Dao,
Sempai Maurice Reed, Sempai Joshua Ebreo, Scott Jordan, Natalie Ebreo, Bella Bartha, Zachary McEwen, Leo Navarro, Keegan Grinspoon,
Trent DePeralta, Esteban Martinez, Jack Holladay, Nicole Ebreo, Andrew DiJoseph, Joshua Taylor, and Kai Loree.
A Special Thank you to all Parents, Friends and fans
who supported us.
Well done to Mike Bartha, Michael Wilkins, Nami, Bella
and Scott Jordan, Mr. & Mrs DePeralta who were instrumental in the demo load out, transportation and set up.
Well done to all participants.
"Best of the Best"
Congratulations and Well Done !
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
7 April 2007
I. GREAT KARATE SHOWS! -
Congratulations and Well done to Dragon Force / Ryoshin-Kan
on performing outstanding Karate Shows on 24 March and 7 April 2007 at the Gallery at Military Circle Mall in Norfolk, Virginia.
All of the routines were sharp and the spirit was high! Everyone did Great! Well Done to the following Karate demo performers:
Sensei Thompson, Sensei Michael Wilkins, Sempai Michael Milliman, Sempai Mike Bartha, Sempai Scotty Jordan, Sempai Zinjin
Iglesia, Sempai Nami Dao, Sempai Maurice Reed, Sempai Joshua Ebreo, Sempai Trey Torres, Natalie Ebreo, Bella Bartha, Leo Navarro,
Jack Holladay, Trent DePeralta, Esteban Martinez, James Conley, Andrew DiJoseph and Nicole Ebreo. A Special Thank You to Mike
Bartha, Michael Wilkins, Michael Milliman, Scot Jordan, and Junior Black Belts for helping with the load out.
Well done to all participants.
"Best of the Best"
Congratulations and Well Done !
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
17 March 2007
I. DEMO TEAM TRYOUT RESULTS! -
Congratulations to the following students who successfully
tried out and made the Dragon Force Karate Demo Team conducted at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on Thursday 15 March 2007.
Scotty Jordan
Keegan Grinspoon
Trent DePeralta
Esteban Martinez
James Conley
Jack Holladay (Honorary)
Well done to all participants.
"Best of the Best"
Congratulations and Well Done !
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
14 February 2007
"Best Karate Students
in the U.S.A."
I. WORLD CUP GRAND CHAMPIONS! -
Dragon Force Won World Cup Grand Champion Trophy!
WCMAO Karate Demo Team National Champions
Congratulations and Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate
School's Dragon Force National Team on an outstanding performance in winning the "Team Demo" 1st Place Grand Champion Trophy
at the World Cup Martial Arts Championships that were conducted 12 & 13 January 2007 in the Washington, D.C. area.
Team Dragon Force is the Team Demo National Karate
Champions !
Team Dragon Force had 28 participants / spectators
from Ryoshin-Kan that represented their Dojo at this World Cup Finals. They won a Total of twenty Trophies including the WCMAO
"Team Demo" Grand Champion Trophy. The Dragon Force National Team did outstanding in all events and they had all of the spectators
cheering. They won 1st Place and the Demo Team National Title. Dragon Force is the First Team to win the Team Demo Title 3
years in a Row. All Ryoshin-Kan Students did really well.
Tournament Results: (See complete results in the Tournament
section below)
World Cup Finals Winners
*GRAND CHAMPION TEAM DEMO:
(1st Place)
Dragon Force National Karate Demo Team:
Sensei Tim Thompson, Sensei Michael Wilkins, Michael
Milliman, Zinjin Iglesia, Nami Dao, Joshua Ebreo, Bella Bartha, Natalie Ebreo & Braxton Zivic.
Dragon Force is the World Cup Finals 2007 Martial
Arts Demo Team National Champions !
Congratulations and Well done to Sensei Tim Thompson
and all those who competed and supported our Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and Dragon Force National Karate Team.
II. GREAT DRAGON FORCE KARATE SHOW: Congratulations
and Well done to Dragon Force / Ryoshin-Kan on an outstanding Karate Demo performance on Saturday 10 February 2007 at the
Gallery at Military Circle Mall. All of the routines were sharp and the spirit was high! Well Done to the following Karate
demo performers: Sensei Thompson, Sensei Michael Wilkins, Sempai Michael Milliman, Sempai Mike Bartha, Sempai Zinjin Iglesia,
Sempai Nami Dao, Sempai Joshua Ebreo, Natalie Ebreo, Trey Torres, Bella Bartha, Zachary McEwen, Leo Navarro, Braxton Zivic,
Keegan Grinspoon, Jack Holladay, Trent DePeralta, Nicole Ebreo, Esteban Martinez, James Conley, and Joshua Taylor. A Special
Thank You to Mike Bartha for helping with the load out.
"Best of the Best"
Congratulations and Well Done !
Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News
9 January 2007
"Best Karate Students
in the U.S.A."
I. GREAT 2007 WINTER SHUGYO! - Well Done to all Ryoshin-Kan
students who participated in the 26th annual Winter Shugyo Special Training that was conducted on the Beach and in the Ocean
on 1 January 2007. After the training the group met for Breakfast at Mary's Restaurant in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Congratulations and Well Done !
II. CONGRATULATIONS to SENSEI THOMPSON Ph.D Degree:
Well done to Sensei Tim Thompson on passing his Doctorate / Ph.D in Martial Arts / Science Degree Requirements established
by the International Martial Arts University and World Sports Institute. He has been doing intense research, practice, teaching,
performing and study towards his Doctorate for the last 8 years. He put to the test all of his 30 plus years of martial arts
knowledge and abilities into his Doctorate program. He was awarded his Doctorate in Martial Science on 15 December 2006. His
Goshinjitsu and Combat Speed Thesis will soon be available in a Book and on CD.
Congratulations and Well Done !
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