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May Promotional Quincy Massachusetts
Posted on May 18, 2009 by Billy Giovannucci
CONGRATUALATIONS is in order to 15 students from our group of affiliate dojo’s in Massachusetts who received promotion this past Sunday. On Sunday, May 17 2009, ranks ranging from Shodan to Rokudan were awarded to well deserving candidates.
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Commemorative photo candidates and instructors, Summers sensei is seated in the center
On March 27th in Jensen Beach Florida, USA ,a special test was held for sensei Peggy Hess. Her teacher of 35 years Jack Summers sensei (9 dan) conducted the test to advance Peggy Hess to 7 dan while he was vacationing in Florida with his wife. Testing was held at the home dojo of sensei Hess. The Okinawa board of directors granted permission for this test to be held with special circumstances understood. Many friends and students were present to help celebrate this happy occasion.
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photo of teachers and students. |
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Jack Summers sensei, Steve Banchick |
Announcement of youth tournament 2009 / Massachusetts,USA
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Black Belt Testing, November 8, 2008
On November 8, 2008 in Edgewater Florida Bob Otto 7 dan, Steve Banchick 7 dan, Jeff Sulzbach 3 dan and instructors conducted a very successful black belt testing at the sea side dojo owned by sensei Bob Otto.
Candidates tested for shodan to sandan and the ages ranged from 16 years to 75 years of age.
Candidates and instructors.
Back row: Steve Mysnyk, Bill Bennis, Glenn Barnhill, Bob Otto, Dan Morrison, Rich Schraeder (age 75), Steve Banchick , Bottom row: Jeff Salzback Joey Ragusa, Beth Hall, Dr Tom Ownby
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On November 16, 2008 dan testing was held at the Norwell Karate School, Norwell Massachusetts, sponsored by senseis, John Thurston 6 dan, and Denise Laiosa 4 dan. The candidates were very well prepared and demonstrated a high level of proficiency in their techniques.
In the photo, the candidates bottom row, Glenn Kaplan shodan, Tania Vieira nidan, Brendan Kelly shodan, Daniel Barber sandan, Wayne Greenside rokodan, Charles Quimby rokodan. Instructors surround Summers sensei seated in the center of the photo.
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Kaoru Miyagi sensei's
35years anniversary event/Nov.9th, 2008
On 9th / Nov, Miyagi sensei's students held special seminer to celebrate Miyagi sensei's 35 years of teaching karate in Argentina.
Many guests from Miyagi dojo, tounan dojo, san pedro dojo as well as other karate organization,friends, relatives and Japanese sociaty in Argentina participated the seminor.
Sensei demonstrated kata and Okikukai head office awarded sensei Miyagi Hanshi 9th dan.
Students presented special gift to Miyagi sensei for his long time instruction
In Argentin, where is far from his hometown Okinawa
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Mr.Andre
Tippett ( NFL Hall Of Fame 2008) /Oct.24th 2008
Mr. Andre Tippett, played football for the NFL New England Patriots. In August, he was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. The owner of the team, Mr. Robert Kraft, mentioned specifically Mr. Tippett's long experience in Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do in his speech at the Hall of Fame introducing Mr. Tippett.
Mr. Tippett played his entire eleven-year career with the New England Patriots, from 1982-93. During that time he was selected to five Pro-Bowls, earning All-Star honors each season from 1984-88. He achieved significant records and was named to the NFL’s 1980’s All-Decade Team. Since his retirement, he has remained in the New England Patriots organization as the executive director of community affairs.
Andre Tippett has been training in karate for over 25 years. After studying other martial arts, Mr. Tippett began his study in 1982 under his teacher, Mr. Steve Banchick, Kyoshi-7th Dan. He recently received the rank of 5th Dan and licensure from Okinawa. Mr. Tippett currently teaches in Massachusetts.
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Special seminor in Quincy
Massachusetts /Sep.14th 2008
On Sunday September 14th Okikukai (South of Boston) Summers group held their Fall seminar at Steve Banchick's OKC dojo. The seminar covered the importance of sanchin characteristics related to all training, this was taught by Summers sensei. Also taught were Ryuko kata, and various training methods practiced on Okinawa from Steve Banchick and Joe Montanino's visit to Okinawa this summer, this was taught by Banchick and Montanino sensei. There were about 25 black belt members in attendance.
Following the seminar a small congratulatory party was held to celebrate Joe Montanino's advancement to 7 dan on July 4th 2008 at Okikukai headquarters Okinawa.
Dan testing In Quincy Massachusetts on 18 May 2008
Dan Test was held at Mr.Mark and Mrs.Connie Flynn dojo in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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On Sunday September 14th Okikukai (South of Boston) Summers group held their Fall seminar at Steve Banchick's OKC dojo. The seminar covered the importance of sanchin characteristics related to all training, this was taught by Summers sensei. Also taught were Ryuko kata, and various training methods practiced on Okinawa from Steve Banchick and Joe Montanino's visit to Okinawa this summer, this was taught by Banchick and Montanino sensei. There were about 25 black belt members in attendance.
Following the seminar a small congratulatory party was held to celebrate Joe Montanino's advancement to 7 dan on July 4th 2008 at Okikukai headquarters Okinawa.
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Commemorative
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Steve Banchick sensei, Jack Summers
sensei , Mr.Andre Tippett ( NFL Hall Of Fame 2008) |
Dan testing In Quincy Massachusetts on 18 May 2008
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Dan Test was held at Mr.Mark and Mrs.Connie Flynn dojo in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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STOUGHTON MA USA NOVEMBER 11, 2007
Students of Jack Summers 9th dan held Dan testing at Steve Banchick's dojo in Stoughton, Ma
Instructors(Photo1)
Steve Banchick, 7th dan
Mark Brelsford 7th dan
Joe Montanino 6th dan
Jim Piquete 6th dan
Russ Centamore 6th dan
Bill Giovannucci 6th dan
John Thurston 6th dan
Gary Goodman 5th dan
Robert Gremo 5th dan
John Cassiani 5th dan
Denise Laiosa 4th dan
Andre Tippett 5th dan
Test Candidates from Stoughton, Norwell, Abington, and Quincy
dojos ( photo 2)
Rich Augusto Godan
Matthew Kelliher Nidan
Jeff Pimentel Shodan
Ryan Westover Shodan
Robert Gargano Nidan
Tania Vieira Shodan
Kristen Rosa Shodan
Dwight Chadbourne Shodan
Justin Flemming Shodan
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Boston, MA May 20, 2007
May 20, 2007 Dan Test Hosted at the Plymouth Dojo.
Walter Mattson 9th dan
Clark Jones 8th dan
Peter McRae 8th dan
Paul Fenichel 7th dan
Robert Rossati 7th dan
William Repoff 7th dan
Joseph Graziano 7th dan
Test Candidates from Southborough and Shrewsbury Dojos
QUINCY, MA APRIL 29, 2007
On Sunday April 29th students and friends of Jack Summers got together to honor him upon his receiving the 9th dan promotion.
Many old friends as well as former students turned out for the occasion joining current students for good food and conversation.
There were no political boundaries as members of Shohei ryu and Uechi ryu USA organizations partied together at the Fours banquet facility in Quincy Mass.
There was a presentation of the diploma sent over from Okinawa as well as a notebook containing letters from well wishers from all over the world.
This party came as a complete surprise as everyone was able to hold back from sharing any information with Summers sensei during the weeks of planning.
Summers sensei is most grateful for this honor and will continue to carry on in the manner that is expected of him as a 9th dan.
May 20, 2007 Dan Test Hosted at the Plymouth Dojo.
Walter Mattson 9th dan
Clark Jones 8th dan
Peter McRae 8th dan
Paul Fenichel 7th dan
Robert Rossati 7th dan
William Repoff 7th dan
Joseph Graziano 7th dan
Test Candidates from Southborough and Shrewsbury Dojos
 Walter
Mattson sensei |
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Peter Mc'Rae Dojo <Wed class> |
QUINCY, MA APRIL 29, 2007
On Sunday April 29th students and friends of Jack Summers got together to honor him upon his receiving the 9th dan promotion.
Many old friends as well as former students turned out for the occasion joining current students for good food and conversation.
There were no political boundaries as members of Shohei ryu and Uechi ryu USA organizations partied together at the Fours banquet facility in Quincy Mass.
There was a presentation of the diploma sent over from Okinawa as well as a notebook containing letters from well wishers from all over the world.
This party came as a complete surprise as everyone was able to hold back from sharing any information with Summers sensei during the weeks of planning.
Summers sensei is most grateful for this honor and will continue to carry on in the manner that is expected of him as a 9th dan.
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Jack Summers, Quincy Massachusetts USA Okikukai Promoted to 9 dan
Summers sensei met the stringent time qualification standards in November 2006.
On January 28, 2007 the Okikukai Board of Promotions decided upon promoting
Summers sensei to 9th dan as the first order of business
at the board meeting in the New Year.
It was unanimously approved.
Congratulations Summers sensei.
From 27th/Sept to 2nd / Oct, 2006
Chairman Yonamine sensei , Shihan Takashi Aragaki (Ginowan Dojo)
Shihan Shozen Aragaki (Tokyo fukagawa OKIKUKAI) visited
Argentina for instruction of Karate and exchange friendship
First they taught at Miyagi Dojo (Shihan Kaoru Miyagi)A.M and P.M
Then taught at San Perdo Dojo(30 person participated) , Tonan DojoOn 8th/Oct,
They held seminor at Central Bank facility,
mainly taught basic movement, sanchin, kotekitae,Kata.
On that seminor, 60 person participated including
Gojyu ryu, Uechi ryu from states of Mendosa, Santa Fe and from Brasil,
Urguay.
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