Bret Howard Earle, 1970 –2013, Shodan Uechi Ryu karate It is with a great deal of sadness that I announce the untimely passing of Bret Earle. He and his brother Ted Earle, (currently Yondan) were two of the earliest students at the San Jose dojo. Bret and Ted Earle, and my son Mike Allen …
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Mar 04 2013
Uechi warrior Richard Perkins passes. . .
FAYETTEVILLE – Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Richard Allen Perkins, 83, of 1520 Palmer Drive, died on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in Autumn Care of Raeford. Mr. Perkins was one of the original Special Forces Decaders. He was a Vietnam veteran and he received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He is survived …
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Feb 27 2013
Paul Haydu: Uechi-ryu Warrior Passes!
I am truly very sorry to report the passing of our very good friend and Uechi-ryu brother, Kyoshi Paul Haydu. Paul suffered from an incurable form of cancer for many years, but he never allowed his illness to limit his activities or curtail his enjoyment of life, whether it be vacationing with his family, taking …
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Jan 03 2013
William Joseph “Hanshi” DOMETRICH Sr. (1935 – 2012)
DOMETRICH William “Hanshi” Joseph Dometrich, Sr. Age 77. Resident of Union, KY formerly of Covington, KY. Passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY. Born March 15, 1935 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to William Herman and Clara Mae Berger Dometrich. Survived by his wife of 56 years Barbara Ellen …
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Nov 29 2012
Shinyu Gushi Passing
The Uechi-ryu world mourns the loss of a great martial artist and teacher Shinyu Gus
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Aug 21 2012
Joe Lewis: R.I.P.
Joe passed away this morning (8/31/2012) at 10:45AM. NEWS RELEASE For immediate release World Karate and Kickboxing Champion Joe Lewis is continuing his valiant 13 month battle with brain cancer. Medical tests given to Mr. Lewis this past Thursday and Friday have shown signs of his condition spreading to his left shoulder and …
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May 15 2012
William Bannon Passes
Thanks to Joe Guidry for submitting this article: The picture shows Bill being tested by Scott Higi in Sanchin at the Brandon Recreation Center in Brandon, Florida. Bill Bannon was a 3rd degree in Uechi Ryu and a 1st degree in kobudo under Master Shinju Gushi. He trained with me since the late 80’s in Brandon and Center Hill, Florida. In 2006, Bill …
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Mar 10 2012
S. Henry Cho
S. Henry Cho passes. Sadly, it must be announced that another long-time friend of mine is no longer with us. Sihak Henry Cho, a pioneer of Korean Karate on the East Coast, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Many of my senior students will remember Henry, who attended all of my tournaments, with many …
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Aug 09 2011
Phil Porter passes
To the martial arts community: O’Sensei passed away at 2:30 P.M. today, Sunday August 7, 2011. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer of the liver and pancreas. He slipped into a coma Thursday morning and did not regain consciousness. While I understand not everyone agreed with Phil, we all must recognize his contribution to Judo …
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Apr 26 2011
Sensei Joseph Frisella passes!!
Senior Uechi-ryu Black Belt teacher dies! Joseph Frisella passed Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the age of 71. He began his study of Uechi-Ryu in 1970 with Charlie Earl at the Providence dojo. Joe worked out faithfully with Joe for 37 years. In 2007 Joe ran the dojo in Wakefield, RI and continued working out …
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