Jason Guillion, a Godan in the art of Shotokan, from Chilhowie, 
Virginia, joined the ICA and participated in the latest crosstraining 
seminar. Jason is a longtime friend of Karate 5 Association of 
Tennessee and stated that he would be back for the next ICA 
seminar in May, in addition to supporting the Karate 5 Arnis Event  
in April. It's ironic that some will drive a few hundred miles to train 
and others won't drive less than 1 hour to participate.

Master Dennis Thomas was promoted to Shichidan prior to the
seminar entering the "hands on" phase. Master Thomas had 
some heartfelt remarks to make about the value of the ICA and
how his personal training had been elevated as a result of his
being actively involved in the ICA.

Master Melbert Lee, Sr. was promoted to Kudan in January-2009
 and the Karate 5 Association was afforded the opportunity to 
announce it to the world at the February-2009 ICA event. Only
a very small percentage of martial artists are able to reach that
plateau and we take our collective hats off to Grandmaster Lee.

Master William Mason, a Shichidan with the Karate 5 Association
was inducted into the  Elite "Dragons Forever" Circle. Now, all of
the Masters in Karate 5, are proud "Tab" holders.