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Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News

28 December 2006

"Best Karate Students in the U.S.A."

I. GREAT CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY KARATE SHOW! - Well Done to all Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Participants at the 23rd Annual Christmas Karate Show performed on 21 December 2006 at the Gallery at Military Circle. All routines planned and unplanned were great and fun! I want to Thank all students, parents, guest, friends and fans for your support.

A Special Thank you goes out to Sensei Steve Borloz, Sensei Michael Wilkins, Sempai Michael Milliman, Sempai Mike Bartha, Sempai Nami Dao, Sempai Bella Bartha and Leo Navarro for helping with the load out / transport of equipment to the show.

The TAS TV Show will be showing our Christmas Karate Show on COX Cable throughout the Holiday period. It will show on TV for two weeks on on the TAS TV Sports Show on Cox Cable Channel 11. Check out the show on COX Cable Channel 11 on Sunday 31 December 2006 - 7:30pm 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 College. His Goshinjitsu and Combat Speed Thesis will soon be available in a Book and on CD.

Congratulations and Well Done !

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News

17 December 2006

"Best Karate Students in the U.S.A."

I. GREAT ! Black Belt Exam and Awards Banquet - Congratulations and Well done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on an Outstanding 23rd Annual Black Belt Exam and Awards Banquet that were conducted on 16 December 2006. We also celebrated the 26th Anniversary of the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and the Dragon Force Demo Team. The 23rd Annual Black Belt Awards Banquet was conducted at the Formosa Super Buffet Restaurant located on Virginia Beach Blvd in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We had Sixty-eight Black / Brown Belts and guest attend the Banquet which was a formal affair. Sensei Thompson gave out over one hundred awards, including Black Belt Promotion Diplomas / Certifications, Shidoin Certification, Certificates of Appreciation, Dragon Force Demo Team Awards, Dragon Force National Team Appointments, National Team Champion Awards, Fourteen Special Plaques and numerous other awards. The Banquet and Exam were a success due to the hard work and devotion of all the Black Belts and Parents. For more details / Results visit our Black Belt News Page. Congratulations and Well Done !

II. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY DECORATIONS at RYOSHIN-KAN - The Ryoshin-Kan Karate School is Fully Decorated for the Christmas Holiday. The following outstanding students decorated the Karate School on 9 December. Michael Wilkins, Michael Milliman, Trey Torres, Andrew DiJoseph, Bella Bartha, Joshua Taylor, Estebon Martinez, Trent DePeralta and Tristan Bishop. A Special Thank You to Sharon DePeralta and Bella Bartha for Bringing Christmas cookies. After the students decorated they ate cookies, watched Christmas Holiday cartoons and participated in Karate Class. Congratulations and Well Done !

III. BLACK AND BROWN PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST - Congratulations and Well done to the Thirty-four Black & Brown Belt students who completed their Black Belt physical fitness test in December 2006. The Black Belt PT Test consist of 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, 10 handstand push ups, and a Full Kata Review. Well Done !

IV. HOLIDAY KARATE SHOW: The Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's 23rd annual Christmas Karate Show will be conducted at the Military Circle Mall on Saturday 21 December 2006 at 7pm. This is an entire Ryoshin-Kan School event. All Students will perform and / or help at these shows. There will be separate e-mail and flyers for these shows. Pick up a Christmas Karate Show Flyer up at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School. The Karate Show highlights will be shown on the TAS TV Show on COX Cable Channel 11.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News

2 December 2006

1:) HOLIDAY SPECIAL KARATE CLASS: -

We had outstanding and fun Karate classes at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on 24 / 25 NOV '06. We had a total student load of 89. The following Ryoshin-Kan students who were home for the Thanksgiving Holiday also participated.

Sensei Michael Lombardo, 3rd Degree Black Belt: He was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame with me in 2001. We were awarded the "National Goshinjitsu Team of the Year." Michael is one of my most loyal and Top Black Belts. He is a graduate of George Mason University and he is currently working in Northern Virginia.

Sempai Keith Parker, 2nd Degree Black Belt: He is in the Marine Corps and doing great. He was awarded several Military Decorations including the Purple Heart. Keith is one of my most loyal and Top Black Belts. "Semper Fi"

Sempai Ashley Morse, 2nd Degree Black Belt: She is married and lives with her husband who is stationed at Fort Bragg. Ashley and her husband have decided to study at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School. Ashley is also one of my most loyal and Top Black Belts.

All three of the above students will be attending the Ryoshin-Kan Black Belt Exam on 16 December 2006. Congratulations to all who participated.

2:) CONGRATULATIONS TO BROWN BELTS:

Congratulations and Well done to Billy Wagner and Braxton Zivic on their outstanding performance at their Brown Belt Test that was conducted on 30 November 2006.

BROWN BELT TEST RESULTS:

Billy Wagner - 1st Kyu Brown Belt

Braxton Zivic - 3rd Kyu Brown Belt

Well Done !

3:) TV SPECIAL & NATIONAL TEAM. - The Dragon Force National Karate Team and highlights from the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School events were recently shown on the TAS TV Show on COX Cable Channel 11. The TAS will also be filming our 2006 Christmas Karate Show.

The Dragon Force National Team conducted a special video filming of their outstanding routines on 19 November 2006. The Special video was shown during demo and Kyu Belt Classes.

Congratulations and Well Done to all.

4:) KARATE HOLIDAY DISCOUNTS:

* Holiday SIGN UP SPECIAL: Bring your friends in to take a Free Class. You get one month Free dues for every two students that sign up for our intro program. During the Month of December we are offering a two for one Family member and other online discounts. Visit our Official website and print off the coupon. See Sensei for details.

* PARENTS / RELATIVE SPECIAL: All Parents and Relatives of a Ryoshin-Kan Karate Student get one Free Week of Karate Classes at Ryoshin-Kan. You also qualify for the family discount.

*PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE: - Private Lessons and Mini Seminars with Sensei Thompson are available. Just e-mail us or call (757) 468-1643.

5:) NEW KARATE GEAR:

"Christmas Holiday Gift Certificates are Available"

Check out the new large Dragon Patches, Okinawan Karate Patches, Nunchaku, Dragon Necklaces, Ryoshin-Kan Gym Bags. The Dragon Patch can be worn on the back of the Black or White Ghi. Coming soon New OMAA patch.

"Best Karate Students in the U.S.A."

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News

28 October 2006

1:) MAYOR'S AWARD - Sensei Tim Thompson received the Chairman's Award at the City of Virginia Beach Environmental Service Awards Ceremony on 20 October 2006. The award was presented by the Mayor of Virginia Beach, Mrs. Meyera Oberndorf. The Dragon Force Karate Demo Team was mentioned in their Program. The award was for Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's outstanding performance at City Events like the Earth Day Celebration and the Strawberry Festival. Attending the Ceremony with Sensei Thompson was his student Sempai Lynwood Yeatts. CONGRATULATIONS !

2:) MARTIAL ARTS NEWS ARTICLE: The USA Martial Arts News recently posted an article about Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's Tournament Victories.

Please see below article.

2006 World Fall Classic Martial Arts Champions Posted on October 5, 2006

USA KARATE CHAMPIONS

The Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's Dragon Force National Team from Virginia Beach, Virginia won 1st Place in Team and Individual Divisions overall they did outstanding at the at the 2006 World Fall Classic Martial Arts Championships conducted 17 September 2006 at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Team Dragon Force had Thirty-Five participants from Ryoshin-Kan that represented their Dojo at the 2006 World Fall Classic Martial Arts Championships. They won ten 1st Place Trophies in Self-Defense, Demo Team, Weapons, Kata, Kumite, Musical Kata, and Musical Weapons. Team Dragon Force won a Total of thirty-one Trophies. The Dragon Force National Team did outstanding in all events and they had all of the spectators cheering. The Founder and Director of the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and the Dragon Force National Karate Demo Team is Karate Master (Shihan) Tim Thompson. He is a 7th degree Black Belt, Hall of Famer, National Champion and a retired decorated Navy Commander. Team Dragon Force also won 1st Place in Team and Individual events at the 2006 East Coast Championships, US Open Championships and at the 2006 Sidekick International Martial Arts Championships.

3:) EXCELLENT SENSEI THOMPSON SEMINARS - Congratulations to the 43 Total participants of the Sensei Thompson Self-Defense Seminar series conducted at the Sifen Engineering Corp. / Mini Storage Main Office on 6 and 20 October 2006. Assisting Sensei Thompson was his students Sensei Michael Wilkins and Sempai Billy Wagner. Topics covered Self-Defense tips, awareness, techniques, and youth safety. Congratulations and Well Done to all. NOTE: We have several more Seminars to do for this Company. If you want to assist e-mail ryoshin-kan@juno.com .

4:) CONGRATULATIONS on KYU Belt Test - Well Done to all Students who participated in the Kyu Belt Test conducted 26 / 27 October 2006.

The definition of the word "Kyu" is "a rank / grade designation signifying a level of achievement below Black Belt in the Japanese / Okinawan Martial Disciplines." The Ryoshin-Kan Rank Structure for Kyu Belts is White - 10th Kyu, Gold - 9th Kyu, Purple - 8th Kyu, Green - 7th Kyu, Grenn w/ blue stripe - 6th Kyu, Blue - 5th Kyu, Blue w/ brown stripe - 4th Kyu, Brown - 3rd Kyu, Brow w/ one black stripe - 2nd Kyu, Brown w/ two black stripes - 1st Kyu.

The Dan Ranks are Black Belt ranks that go from Shodan 1st Dan to Judan 10th Dan.

KYU BELT PROMOTION RESULTS:

Mike Bartha - Brown 1st Kyu

Billy Wagner - Brown 2nd Kyu

Greg Bates - Brown 3rd Kyu

Keegan Grinspoon - Brown 1st Kyu

Andrew DiJoseph - Blue 5th Kyu

Trent Deperalta - Blue 5th Kyu

Estebon Martinez - Green 6th Kyu

James Conley - Green 6th Kyu

Alex Sabol - Green 6th Kyu

Marla Metz - Green 7th Kyu (Tested at a earlier date)

Michael Battelle - Green 7th Kyu

Kevin Catheron - Green 7th Kyu

Nicole Ebreo - Green 7th Kyu

Khyleen Covert - Purple 8th Kyu

Joseph Spencer - Purple 8th Kyu

Jason Corprew - Gold 9th Kyu

Joshua Williamson - Gold 9th Kyu

Joshua Taylor - Gold 9th Kyu

CONGRATULATIONS !

5:) DRAGON FORCE Karate Show on TAS TV: The Dragon Force Karate Show that was performed at the October Red Ribbon Festival will be shown on the TAS TV Show on COX Cable Channel 11 on Sunday 29 October 2006 at 7:30pm. The TAS also will do a TV special about Ryoshin-Kan during that Time. Portions of the demo were also filmed and shown on Channel 13 News.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News 2 September 2006

1:) US OPEN / DISNEY WORLD TRIP:Congratulations and Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's Dragon Force National Team on an outstanding performance at the US OPEN / ISKA World Martial Arts Championships that were conducted on June 30th and July 1st , 2006 at The Coronado Springs Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Disney World, Florida, USA. This is the largest Tournament that we participate in. There were over 1500 competitors. There were between 15 to 40 competitors in each division. The competitors were from all 50 states as well as Teams from Germany, France, Chezk Republic, United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, China, Japan, Russia etc...The event will be shown on ESPN2.

KARATE CHAMPIONS: All of you are Karate Champions ! We had 23 participants from Ryoshin-Kan that represented our Dojo at this US Open Championships. We won a Total of ten Trophies in Demo Team, Self-Defense, Weapons, Kata, Kumite, Musical Kata, Musical Weapons, Creative Forms and Extreme Weapons. The Dragon Force National Team did outstanding in all events and they had all of the spectators cheering. All Ryoshin-Kan Students did really well. I am really proud of the whole group.

PRIVATE LESSONS: I taught a mini Seminar / Private Lesson to Jerimy Brecheen and several of my students who practice out of the United Kingdom and several other states. Jerimy has a Dojo in Pensacola Florida and he is my RMAA Florida Connection. We also filmed the two steps self-defense. Jerimy was a big help and he supported our team at the US Open.

JUDGES: Congratulations to Sensei Michael Wilkins and Sempai Lynwood Yeatts on doing an excellent job of Judging at the US Open. They attended special meetings, luncheons and they judges all day everyday. They also got several of us VIP passes for the night time Finals. Well Done!

DISNEY WORLD: We all had a Great Time at Disney World, Sea World and through out the resort area.

SEE US OPEN RESULTS IN THE BELOW TOURNAMENT SECTION

2:) SIDEKICK INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS: World Cup Qualified ! Congratulations and Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's Dragon Force National Team on an outstanding performance at the at the 2006 Sidekick International Martial Arts Championships to be conducted 21 & 22 July 2006 in Vienna, Virginia. We are now Qualified to go to the 2007 World Cup Finals Martial Arts Championships. KARATE CHAMPIONS: All of you are Karate Champions ! We had twenty four participants from Ryoshin-Kan that represented our Dojo at the 2006 Sidekick International Championships. We won a Total of eighteen Trophies in Self-Defense, Team Forms / Demo Team, Weapons, Kata, Kumite, Musical Kata, Musical Weapons, Open Forms and Extreme Weapons. We won eight 1st Place, four 2nd Place and five 3rd Place Trophies. The Dragon Force National Team did outstanding in all events and they had all of the spectators cheering. All Ryoshin-Kan Students did really well. I am really proud of the whole group.

SEE US OPEN RESULTS IN THE BELOW TOURNAMENT

3:)GREAT KARATE SUMMER DAY CAMP This Excellent Summer Program was conducted at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School from 17 June to 31 August 2006. We had thirty-Five Adult / Kid participants. The Camp included Martial Arts Training, Camps, Games, Contest, Field Trips, Ocean Breeze Water Park, Mt. Trashmore Kids Kove, Movie Trips, Cinema Cafe, Ferry Boat Ride, Virginia Marine Science Museum, Children's Museum and lots of Fun.

A Special Thank You to Mrs. Thompson (Sensei's wife)and all Participating Adult /Junior Black Belts for assisting Sensei at this Camp.

Congratulations and Well done to all Participants.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News 18 JUNE 2006

1:) OUTSTANDING GOSHINJITSU SEMINAR: Congratulations and Well done to the 42 participants of the Goshinjitsu (self-defense) Seminar by Grand Master Dale Stengele conducted at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on Saturday 10 June 2006. The participants were taught realistic self-defense techniques by Grand Master Stengele who is a 10th Degree Black Belt, Hall of Famer, USMC Veteran and President / Founder of the OMAA. The Seminar was fun and educational. Grand Master Stengele did an outstanding Job on teaching the Seminar. Sensei Thompson is the Virginia State Director for the OMAA.

2:) GREAT DRAGON FORCE KARATE SHOWs & Demos: Congratulations and Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and the Dragon Force Karate Demo Team on performing outstanding Karate Demos at Christopher Farms Elementary School on 9 June, Military Circle Mall on 17 June and at the Grand Opening of the USANKF Martial Arts Center on 17 June 2006. FYI, Sensei Thompson is one of the Directors of the USANKF of Virginia.

All Routines were great especially the Board Breaks, Martial Arts Stunts / Acrobatics, Self-Defense, Musical Weapons Routines, Individual and Group Karate / Kobudo routines. A Special Thank you to all Parents, Friends and fans who supported us.

Well done to Mike Bartha who was instrumental in setting up this demo and helping with the load out and set up. Congratulations to all on a Job well done!

3:)SENSEI THOMPSON'S BIRTHDAY After the OMAA Self-Defense Seminar on 10 June 2006, We celebrated Sensei Tim Thompson's 52nd Birthday !

A Special Thank You to Mrs. Thompson (Sensei's wife), Mrs Ebreo, Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Iglesia on coordinating the Birthday Celebration.

Sensei thanks all of his Instructors & students for their participation and for the nice Birthday cards / gifts. Congratulations and Well done to all Participants.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News 31 May 2006

1:) STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PARADE & KARATE DEMO 2006: 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 2006 Pungo Strawberry Festival parade and Karate Show. We had 75 folks in our unit that participated in the Strawberry Parade on 27 May. The excellent two floats consisted of Ron Boone's Black Truck pulling a fully decorated Float and the other float was Mike Bartha's black truck. The Drum Corps, Color Guard, Banner Team did a super Job of leading the Floats. Sensei Steve Borloz did great as my number one assistant in this parade. Sensei Michael Wilkins did excellent as the Drum Corps and Parade Instructor. The parents and students who help to prep and be with the floats were second to none. We received a Special Pungo Strawberry Festival Award. The Strawberry Festival Dragon Force Karate Show was on 28 May and we had thirty-two (32) performers performing for huge numbers of cheering spectators. All routines were outstanding. We gave out over 1, 250 Karate School fliers. This was Ryoshin-Kan's 18th year in performing at the Strawberry Festival. NOTE: If you got one of the special Strawberry Karate T-shirts that had a special design code bring it in to get your gift certificate. THANK YOU ! A Special Thank you for a Job well done goes to Sempai Mike Bartha. He was instrumental in the load out, transportation and performing at this festival. Thank you to all who supported Ryoshin-Kan at the 2006 Strawberry Festival. You all are the reason why we are number one ! Congratulations and Well done to All

2:) GREAT DRAGON FORCE KARATE SHOWs & Demos: The Dragon Force Karate Demo Team performed outstanding Karate Show and Demos at the Earth day Festival, Defy Graduation,and Asian Pacific Day Naval Station during the Month of May.Congratulations and Well done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and the Dragon Force Demo Team on your superb performances.

3:)GOSHINJITSU SEMINAR: Grand Master Dale Stengele (O.M.A.A. Founder) will be conducting a Goshinjitsu (self-defense) Seminar at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on 10 June 2006. This seminar is required for all Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and Association Instructors & Students. Grand Master Stengele is a 10th Dan Martial Artist,Hall of Famer, a retired USMC Veteran a close friend and one of my teachers. He promted Sensei Thompson to 7th Dan Master Instructor plus made him the Official Virginia State Director of the O.M.A.A. FYI, Shihan Tim Thompson and the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School are Official members of the O.M.A.A., WKUHOF, WMAHOF, WBBMAHOF, USANKF and the World Cup Martial Arts Organization (WCMAO). The Ryoshin-Kan Karate School Philosophy, Training, Sportsmanship and Positive Attitude /Spirit will be in accordance with the above organizations.

4:) KARATE SUMMER DAY CAMP * SIGN UP SPECIAL: The Karate Summer Day Camp will be conducted from 12 June to 25 august 2006. All Martial Artist and their friends can participate. See our Camp page for more information.

* PARENTS / RELATIVE SPECIAL: All Parents and Relatives of a Ryoshin-Kan Karate Student get one Free Week of Karate Classes at Ryoshin-Kan. You also qualify for the family discount.

*PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE: - Private Lessons and Mini Seminars with Sensei Thompson are available. Just e-mail us or call (757) 468-1643.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News 28 April 2006

1:)EAST COAST KARATE CHAMPIONS: East Coast Karate Champions! Ryoshin-Kan Karate School & Dragon Force National Team won 35 Trophies including 12 First Place at the East Coast Karate Championships on 1 April 2006. SEE TOURNAMENT RESULTS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE.

2:)TITLE BELT AWARD: Dragon Force received a Championships Title Belt Award from the Promoters of the WKKO Events. The Award Honors our Dragon Force National Karate Team on winning National Championships and for performing Demos at East Coast classic & Xtreme Kickboxing Events. .

3:) GREAT DRAGON FORCE KARATE SHOW: The Dragon Force Karate Demo Team performed an outstanding Karate Show at the Military Circle Mall in Norfolk, Virginia on 22 April 2006. Congratulations and Well done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and the Dragon Force Demo Team on your superb performances.

4:)NEW RYOSHIN-KAN BROWN BELTS: Congratulations and Well done to Billy Wagner(Adult), Ray Francisco (Teenager) and Sharon Reed (Child) for successfully passing their Brown Belt Test that was conducted at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on 20 April & 4 May 2006. Both were promoted with Honors to Brown Belt 3rd Kyu. We had 25 Ryoshin-Kan Black , Brown, Blue and Green Belt students that participated. Congratulations and Well Done to Billy, Sharon, All Instructors, Assistants and to all Ryoshin-Kan Participants.

5:)DEMO TEAM TRYOUTS 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 27 April 2006. Mike Bartha, Leo Navarro, Sharon Reed, Braxton Zivic Well done to all participants.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News 28 March 2006

1:) GREAT DRAGON FORCE KARATE SHOWS: The Dragon Force Karate Demo Team performed four outstanding Karate Demos and Shows through out the area during February and March, including Military Circle Mall in Norfolk, Virginia and the Ocean Front in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The large number of spectators cheering for the Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force performers enjoyed our Karate Show. All Routines were great especially the Patio Block / Board Breaks, Martial Arts Stunts / Acrobatics, Kama X-Team, Individual and Group Karate / Kobudo routines. Mike Bartha did outstanding on the Breaking Routine that I taught him. He set a new Ryoshin-Kan School record with his power break of 4 patio brick blocks! Congratulations and Well done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and the Dragon Force Demo Team on your superb performances.

2:)GRAND MASTERS SEMINARS & HALL OF FAME: Grand Master Dale Stengele (O.M.A.A. Founder) will be conducting a Goshinjitsu (self-defense) & Tameshiwara (breaking) Seminar at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School this summer. Grand Master Stengele is a 10th Dan Martial Artist,Hall of Famer, a retired USMC Veteran a close friend and one of my teachers. He promted Sensei Thompson to 7th Dan Master Instructor plus made him the Official Virginia State Director of the O.M.A.A. We also will host a Seminar in the near future from one of my other teachers, Grand Master / DR Jim Herndon (Kuniba System). I also was informed by Grand Master E. R. Spruiell (10th Dan Jiujitsu) that I and the Dragon Force Demo Team were nominated to be inducted into the World Black Belt Martial Arts Hall of Fame. FYI, Shihan Tim Thompson and the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School are Official members of the O.M.A.A., WKUHOF, WMAHOF, WBBMAHOF and the World Cup Martial Arts Organization (WCMAO). The Ryoshin-Kan Karate School Philosophy, Training, Sportsmanship and Positive Attitude /Spirit will be in accordance with the above organizations.

3:) KARATE DISCOUNTS: * SIGN UP SPECIAL: Bring your friends in to take a Free Class. You get one month Free dues for every two students that sign up for our intro program.

* PARENTS / RELATIVE SPECIAL: All Parents and Relatives of a Ryoshin-Kan Karate Student get one Free Week of Karate Classes at Ryoshin-Kan. You also qualify for the family discount.

*PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE: - Private Lessons and Mini Seminars with Sensei Thompson are available. Just e-mail us or call (757) 468-1643.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News 16 January 2006

1:) WORLD CUP KARATE CHAMPIONS -

National Martial Arts Champions!

Congratulations & Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan / Team Dragon Force on an outstanding performance at the World Cup Finals Martial Arts Championships conducted 13 & 14 January 2006 in the Washington, D.C. area. We won a Total of 20 Trophies including Two Grand Champions and Seven 1st Place Trophies. For more details,See our Karate News / Tournament Results page. "Dragon Force National Kama X-Team Rocked this Tournament!"

2:) 2006 WINTER SHUGYO - Congratulations & Well Done to the brave students who participated in the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's 25th annual Winter Shugyo that was conducted on the beach & in the Ocean at 6:30am on Sunday 1 January 2006 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. All participants showed true Bushido Spirit by training hard, got wet & cold, then went to breakfast after the event as a group. A Special Thank You to all those families & students who supported me in 2005. HAPPY NEW YEAR

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News / Update 27 December 2005

1:) BLACK BELT EXAM / BANQUET RESULTS: Well done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on your Outstanding 22nd Annual Black Belt Exam & Awards Banquet conducted on 3 DEC 2005. Please see our Black Belt News Page on this site for detail results.

2:) CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY KARATE SHOWS - Congratulations and Well Done to all Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Participants at the 22nd Annual Christmas Karate Show performed on 10 & 17 December 2005 at the Gallery at Military Circle. All routines planned and unplanned were great and fun! We had a guest appearance by Santa Clause. I want to Thank all students, parents, guest, friends and fans for your support. A Special Thank you goes out to Sensei Steve Borloz and Mike Bartha for helping transport the equipment to the show. Don't miss the 22nd annual Christmas Holiday Karate Show TV Special on the TAS TV Show on Cox Cable Channel 11 Sundays 7:30pm and Channel 71 Wed, Thur, Fri 6:30pm. Congratulations and Well Done Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

3:) CHRISTMAS PARTY - I want to thank all of Ryoshin-Kan, My Relatives and friends for an oustanding Christmas Gift Giving party. Thank You

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News / Update 27 November 2005

1:) BUSHIDO CAMP 2005: The 16 Annual Bushido Camp that was conducted 10, 11 & 12 November 2005 was outstanding. We had 19 Black & Brown Belts attend this special training. We hiked a total of 10 miles, Practiced Kata & self-defense and we had lots of Fun ! A Special Thank You to my following Loyal Assistants who helped at this Camp, Sensei Steve Borloz, Sensei Min Lee, Sempai Zachary Thomas, & Sempai Mike Bartha. Congratulations and Well Done to all Participants.

2:)GREAT KARATE SHOWS ! - Congratulations and Well done to the Dragon Force Demo Team, parents, relatives, friends and fans on your outstanding participation / performance at the Karate Demos conducted at the Kickboxing Event at the Ocean Front on 5 November 2005 and the Gallery at Military Circle Mall 19 November 2005 in Norfolk, Virginia. All routines were outstanding especially the beginning Routine with banner,board breaking, Slow Motion, self-defense and weapons routines. The large number of cheering spectators always love our Dragon Force Karate Shows.

3:( Mr Miyagi Dies... Mr. Pat Morita who was best known for helping teach a boy Karate through household chores as the wise Mr. Miyagi in "The Karate Kid," has died. He was 73. Generation of Fans grew up doing the Crane Kick made famous by Mr. Miyagi of Karate Kid fame. He will be missed by all, may he rest in peace.

4:)BLACK & BROWN PT TEST & REVIEW Congratulations and Well done to the twenty-eight (28)Black & Brown Belts who took the Physical Fitness Test on Saturday 26 November 2005. They did 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, 10 handstand push ups and a Full Kata Review. We also worked on Sword Techniques, Weapons, one steps, two steps and self-defense. It was good to see Sensei Michael Lombardo and Sempai Teddy Katayama in action during the PT Test & review. We had several Black Belts, that were home from college, visit and train at Ryoshin-Kan this week. We still have about 22 Black & Brown Belts who have to take the test because they were out of town or had to work. We will conduct make up test in November & December 2005. The Black & Brown Belt PT Test is an Annual Ryoshin-Kan Requirement. The Black Belt Exam and Formal Awards Banquet will be conducted 3 December 2005.

5:) CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY KARATE SHOWS - TWO GREAT PERFORMANCES- The Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's 22nd annual Christmas Karate Shows will be conducted at the Military Circle Mall on Saturday 10 December and Saturday 17 December 2005. Both Shows start at 12:30pm. This is an entire Ryoshin-Kan School event. All Students will perform and / or help at these shows.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News / Update 22 September 2005

1:) KARATE STUNT DIRECTOR - Congratulations to Sensei Thompson for being nominated to be a Martial Arts World Stunt-mans Association Tri-State Stunt Director / coordinator/ performer for film projects.

2:)GREAT KARATE SHOWS ! - Congratulations and Well done to the Dragon Force Demo Team, parents, relatives, friends and fans on your outstanding participation / performance at the Karate Demos conducted at the Gallery at Military Circle Mall 17 September '05 in Norfolk, Virginia, the 2005 Philippine American Festival 24th Street Stage Virginia Beach Oceanfront 13 August 2005 and all the mini Demos conducted outside the Dojo. All routines were outstanding especially the beginning Routine with banner,board breaking, Kama X-Team, Slow Motion, self-defense and weapons routines. The large number of cheering spectators always love our Dragon Force Karate Shows.

3:)NEW BROWN BELTS - Congratulations & Well Done to the Following Ryoshin-Kan Karate School students who did Excellent on their belt test and were promoted by me to 3rd Kyu Brown Belt. The total number of active Brown Belts at Ryoshin-Kan is now sixteen (16). Name...................Rank........Promotion Date

Mike Bartha - 3rd Kyu Brown Belt - 4 Aug

Danielle Feliciano -3rd Kyu Brown Belt - 4 Aug

Jerimy Brecheen - 3rd Kyu Brown Belt - 9 Sept

Ron Boone - 3rd Kyu Brown Belt - 15 Sept

Jimmy Adams - 3rd Kyu Brown Belt - 15 Sept

Austin Thomas - 3rd Kyu Brown Belt - 22 Sept

Tyler Bates - 3rd Kyu Brown Belt - 22 Sept

4:)WOMEN SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: Join our Lady Dragons Class that is designed for all females of any age and experience. Visit our Women Self-Defense / Private lesson page for more details.

5:)NEW KARATE DVDS - New Dragon Force Karate Shows on DVD. Currently available on DVD are Dragon Force Karate Shows and the movie "The Adventures of Dragon Force." Sensei Thompson's award winning Goshinjitsu system will be available December 2005 on DVDs.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News / Update 14 August 2005

1:) GREAT KARATE SHOW ! - Congratulations and Well done to the Dragon Force Demo Team, parents, relatives, friends and fans on your outstanding participation / performance at the 2005 Philippine American Festival that was conducted on the 24th Street Stage at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on Saturday 13 August 2005. All routines were outstanding especially the board breaking, Kama X-Team, Slow Motion, self-defense and weapons routines. The large number of cheering spectators loved our Dragon Force Show.

2:) TOURNAMENT CHAMPS - Congratulations & Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force National Team on their outstanding performance at the Mt. View Open Karate Championships that was conducted 22 & 23 July 2005 in Hickory, North Carolina. See below tournament section for results.

3:) KAMA X-TEAM - The Brand New and very dynamic Dragon Force Kama X-Team did outstanding at the 2005 Mt. View Open Karate Championships. They will also perform this routine at the Circus in August. The awesome team members are Sensei Thompson, Ashleigh Hunt, Zachary Thomas, Nami Dao, Joshua Ebreo, Natalie Ebreo and Ashley Boone.

4:) KARATE SUMMER DAY CAMP - The Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's Karate Summer Day Camp has been a great success. The participants of this summer day camp have practice Karate / Kobudo, Martial Arts Mini Seminars, Played the maze tag game, Star Wars fight (nasty!), Ninja hide & seek, performed a Karate demo, Dairy Queen trip, Wendy's, Zero's Sub Shop, Mt. Trashmore Kids cove, Cinema Cafe and Field Trips to Movies. We had two special students from London, England that participated. Well done to all Participants. ***YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP*** Karate Summer Day Camp program runs all summer long from 20 June to 26 August 2005. You can even bring your friends to this Camp. You can do one day or the entire week or multiple weeks. Each week we have a new field trip. For more information e-mail me or call (757) 468-1643.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News / Update 7 July 2005

1:) GALLAGHER Family climbs MT. FUJI - Congratulations to the Gallagher Family on their successful climb to the summit of Mt. Fuji in Japan on 6 July 2005. Dange, Kirsten & Elyssa are gold belts at the Ryoshin-Kan Dojo. See their Mt. Fuji photos on our New Ryoshin-Kan website (photo page).

2:) GREAT DRAGON FORCE KARATE DEMO - Congratulations and Well done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School students who performed at the "World of Children" Karate Demo on 6 July 2005. All routines were outstanding and the children at the Day Care center loved it. The Following Ryoshin-Kan students did outstanding at this demo Sensei, Zachary, Bella, Leo, Austin, Tyler and Michael.

3:) KARATE SUMMER DAY CAMP - The Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's first three weeks of the Karate Summer Day Camp has been a great success. The participants of this summer day camp have practice Karate / Kobudo, Martial Arts Mini Seminars, Played the maze tag game, Star Wars fight (nasty!), Ninja hide & seek, performed a Karate demo, Dairy Queen trip, and Field Trips to Movies. Well done to all Participants. ***YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP*** Karate Summer Day Camp program runs all summer long from 20 June to 26 August 2005. You can even bring your friends to this Camp. You can do one day or the entire week or multiple weeks. Each week we have a new field trip. For more information e-mail me or call (757) 468-1643.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News / Update 30 May 2005

I.)SUPERB NAVAL STATION KARATE DEMO: The Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Demo Team performed an outstanding Martial Arts Demo on Monday 23 May 2005 at the Afloat Training Group Command located on the Norfolk Naval Station. The entire group did well and we had lots of fun. We performed Kata, board breaking, weapons and self-defense. Well done to Mike Bartha, Ron Boone, Jimmy Adams and Billy Wagner who performed with me at this demo. The Navy Command were having their Asian-Pacific festival and we were the entertainment. We had a standing ovation at the end of our demo. Congratulations and Well done to the above Ryoshin-Kan students who made the demo a success and a special thank you to Mike Bartha for setting the demo up.

2.)GREAT STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2005: 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 2005 Pungo Strawberry Festival parade and Karate Show. We had 71 folks in our unit that participated in the Strawberry Parade on 28 May. The two floats provided by Ron Boone were excellent. Darci Reed use her red truck to pull one float and the other float was pulled by Mike Bartha's black truck. The Drum Corps, Color Guard, Banner Team did a super Job of leading the Floats. Sensei Steve Borloz did great as my number one assistant in this parade. The parents and students who help to prep and be on the floats were second to none. The Strawberry Festival Dragon Force Karate Show was on 29 May and we had 35 performers performing for huge numbers of cheering spectators. All routines were outstanding. This was Ryoshin-Kan's 17th year in performing at the Strawberry Festival. The Strawberry Karate T-shirts were awesome. We still have a few of these Strawberry Karate T-shirts available. If you want one send me an e-mail. Thank you to all who supported Ryoshin-Kan at the 2005 Strawberry Festival. You all are the reason why we are number one ! Congratulations and Well done to All

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News / Update 11 May 2005

I.)SUPERB KARATE DEMO: The Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Demo Team performed an outstanding Martial Arts show this past Saturday 7 may 2005 at the Christopher Farms Elementary School Carnival. The entire group did well and we had lots of fun. Well done to Sensei, Lynwood, Amanda, Ashleigh, Zachary, Morgan, BJ, Maurice, Alyssa, Nami, Ashley, Ron, Darian, Sharon, Austin. We handed out a full box of Karate Flyers. Congratulations and Well done to the Ryoshin-Kan students, Dragon Force Demo team, Parents, Friends and Fans. You are the reason why we are Number One!

II.) NEW CLASS SCHEDULE: The New Ryoshin-Kan Class Schedule is out. Make sure you pick up one at the Dojo. The new schedule has fun and exciting classes through out the week such as basic sparring & self-defense for Adults and Kids on Saturdays. There is also a Adult / Youth Kenjitsu (Art of the Samurai Sword) & Weapons class on Saturdays. A special Thank you to Min Lee & several others for your input on the new schedule. Pick up a new schedule and come try those classes. Give me some feedback.

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force News / Update 1 May 2005

I.) PROMOTIONS / ADVANCEMENTS: Congratulations to all those students who recently tested and received promotions / certifications in Black, Brown, Blue, Green, Purple, Gold belt ranks on 28 & 29 April 2005. We had 37 students pass their test and receive advancement in rank. The following students were certified in & to the Black & Brown Belt Ranks. Sempai Michael Milliman - Goshinjitsu Shodan Sempai "BJ" Durdin - Karate-Do Nidan Jr. Bella Bartha - Brown Belt Ashley Boone - Brown belt CONGRATULATIONS and well done to all students.

II.) GREAT DRAGON FORCE KARATE SHOWS: The Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Demo Team performed two outstanding Martial Arts shows this pass weekend. They were conducted at the Gallery at the Military Circle Mall in Norfolk, VA on 30 April 2005 and the Earth Day Festival at Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach, VA on 1 May 2005. All routines were great especially the group routines and self-defense routines. Well done to Sensei, Steve, Michael, Matthew, Jason, Amanda, Andrew, Milliman, Ashleigh, Zachary, Morgan, BJ, Maurice, Alyssa, Nami, Joshua, Zingin, Trey, Natalie, Bella, Ashley, Ron, Jimmy, Austin. We handed out over 300 flyers at these demos. Congratulations and Well done to the Ryoshin-Kan students, Dragon Force Demo team, Parents, Friends and Fans. You are the reason why we are Number One!

III.) NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Congratulations to Riemann Katayama and Matthew Voegel for being inducted into the National Honor Society. Congratulations to Morgan Guthrie for being inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. WELL DONE !

IV.) TOP ACHIEVEMENTS: Congratulations to Jason Brown and his team for receiving the highest scores ever given at a Orchestra Tournament in Canada. Well done ! Congratulations to BJ and Alyssa Durdin on their Wildlife fundraiser activity in support of the Youth Leadership Association. Well done!

2005 EAST COAST CHAMPIONS: Congratulations and Well done to the Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Team that won TEN "1st" First Place Trophies, 8 second place & 8 third place at the East Coast Martial Arts Championships on 23 April 2005 in Hampton, Virginia. See Tournament result section below on this page for complete details.

WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS:Congratulations to the Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force National Team on winning 1st Place at the World Cup Martial Arts Championships 7 to 9 January 2005.

2004 NEWS:

NEWS #1: The Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and the Dragon Force Demo Team won First Place out of 100 units at the 2004 Strawberry Festival Parade on Saturday 29 May. * STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PARADE RESULTS: FIRST (1st) PLACE... This is the first time that we ever won 1st Place for the Dragon Force / Ryoshin-Kan Float! Receiving the Award was Sensei Tim Thompson. The Award was presented to us on the Strawberry Festival main stage by the Mayor of Virginia Beach and the Strawberry Festival Staff. We had 117 people in our Ryoshin-Kan Parade unit.

* DRAGON FORCE KARATE SHOW: The Dragon Force Karate Show that was conducted on the Strawberry Stage on 30 May was outstanding and it was our 16th annual performance at the Strawberry Festival. All Karate routines were great and they were performed in front of record numbers of spectators. The highlights of the Dragon Force Show that got the biggest crowd response were the Slow Motion Routine,Dragon Duet, Double Decker Nahanchi Routine (All), Board Breaks (All), and the large group synchronize routines. Both the Strawberry Festival Parade and Demo were shown on Cox Cable TV. Congratulations and Well Done to all Instructors, Students, Parents, Relatives and Fans.

NEWS #2: TOP NEWS 2004: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS: Congratulations to the Dragon Force National Team on winning 1st Place and the Grand Championships in the Demo Team Division as well as 1st Place in the Self-Defense and Kobudo divisions at the Sidekick International Martial Arts Championships conducted 30 / 31 July 2004 in the Washington, D.C. Area.

NEWS #3: The Dragon Duet Team was featured on the Karate Kidz online news magazine concerning their winning the 2004 Mid-Atlantic Team Pairs Championships.

NEWS #4: The Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and the Dragon Force Demo Team were featured as the "Team of the Week" in the Virginian-Pilot Newspaper on 1 August 2004.

NEWS #5: Sensei Thompson and the Dragon Force National Team received Top awards at the Master Yamashita Awards Banquet on 28 August 2004. "Best Team Pairs, Goshinjitsu National Champions and Demo Team National Champions."

NEWS #6: Sensei Thompson, Ryoshin-Kan Karate School & the Dragon Force National Team Won 26 First Place trophies at the World Fall Classic Martial Arts Championships conducted at Hampton University on 10 October 2004.

NEWS #7: Sensei Thompson and the Dragon Force Demo Team received a Special Award from the Mayor of Virginia Beach at a formal ceremony on 22 October 2004. This Top Award concerns their performances at Earth Day / Strawberry Festival and other local events.

NEWS #8: Sensei Thompson's Dragon Force Team won 1st Place in Team Kata and Self-Defense at the 18th annual Superstars Karate Championships conducted in Bassett, Virginia on 13 November 2004.