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From: "naomimason@earthlink.net"
CONGRATULATIONS KARATE 5. Once again we, as an organization,
step up to bat and hit a home run with the 8th Annual Arnis Event.
Everyone worked hard to bring this event to fruition and it was an
overwhelming success. In some ways, it even exceeded our own
expectations.
Having worked with the Board in the planning stages, I was able to
see and evaluate the event from both sides – preparation and participation.
The techniques taught by Grandmaster McManus and her students
were well received by those in attendance. All students worked hard
and, I believe, enjoyed themselves. The only down side to the overall
event was the small number of ICA members who attended. Since the
event was free to all ICA members, we had hoped they would have
more of a presence and support the Karate 5 as we have supported
them in their events.
Overall, the event was a resounding success and I am proud to be a
student with the Karate 5. Thank you, Grandmaster Wilson and Master
Mason for your dedication to providing a quality program for your students.
Naomi Mason, student/instructor
Karate 5 Association
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Grand Master Wilson,
With the permission of Grand Master Mcmanus, I would like to
extend my personal thanks for allowing me to be apart of your wonderful
seminar. The skill and discipline displayed by all of your students was
nothing less than amazing. I can honestly say that I have never seen a
group of individuals so disciplined and dedicated to their art than the
students associated with Karate 5. I was extremely impressed with the
grace of Instructor Lee and the strength of Instructor Wilson. I could
only hope to one day posses the talent and martial skill that they
command.
My experience with you sir was even more spectacular. Grand
Master Mcmanus spoke highly of you, but nothing could have prepared
me for the amount of knowledge and martial skill you truly own. I have grown
tremendously as a warrior, a leader, and as a man, from your teachings
and I can not thank you enough for that sir. It was my honor to have sat
and heard your wisdom.
I would like to thank you and the rest of the Karate 5 team for welcoming
me to your school. God willing, I hope that next year I may return to share in
the learning experience with you and your students.
Very Respectfully,
Devin C. Dunson
USMC, Commanding Officer, Military Arnis, NROTC, Norwich University
c/1st Sergeant, Gulf Company, 3rd Battalion, NUCC
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Sir,
With the permission of Grandmaster McManus, I would like to
write to you and your students in order to express my gratitude
and admiration for the training experience offered by Karate Five.
The skill and wisdom shared both on and off the floor will no doubt
continue to affect myself, my peers, and our sailors and Marines
in the years to come. You truly have a dynamite program on
your hands. Semper Fi!
Very Respectfully
MIDN Christopher Collins
Military Arnis Leadership Team
NROTCU Norwich University
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----- Original Message -----From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com
MASTER WILSON:
FRANKLY YOUR 3 PART INTERVIEW ANSWERS ARE SO FAR OVER THE HEAD
OF SOME,THEY WON'T GET IT ANY HOW. BUT TO THE ONES THAT LOOK FOR
THIS KIND OF TRUTH, IT WILL BE PAUL'S LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS.
IT IS SO DEEP YET INNOCENTLY HONEST, IT WILL AT WORST, ILLUSTRATE
YOUR DEPTH OF THINKING AND FOLLOW UP ACTION. I AM PROUD TO DISPLAY
YOUR INTELLECT AND LIFE PHILOSOPHY LIKE THIS. I FEEL THAT SOME WHO
ONLY THOUGHT THEY KNEW YOU WILL DISCOVER THERE IS SO MUCH MORE
TO KNOW. I FEEL THAT LINDA'S CONTRIBUTION WAS THE MOST REVEALING
OF THE SERIES. WHAT MAN WOULD NOT WANT TO APPEAR LIKE THAT IN THE
EYES OF HIS WIFE. SHE MADE IT CLEAR THAT YOU HAD EARNED EVERY
ACCOLADE. KNOWING LINDA, I WOULD SAY THAT, THAT WAS THE TRUEST
THING SAID. THE TERM "POWER COUPLE" STILL APPLIES HERE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, ENERGY AND INSPIRATION.
YOUR FRIEND AND PARTNER ON THE PATH,
DENNY
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----- Original Message -----From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com
To: wilson933@comcast.net Cc: BMASON@USIT.NET; garylongsellshouses@charter.net;
CHINTO@COX.NET; jl@steelhanddojo.com; ricklongsellshouses@comcast.net;
MikeMLong@aol.com; dkl@webbschool.orgSent: 11/13/2008 10:25:32 AM
Subject: FOR YOUR GUEST BOOK
GENTLEMEN:I DON'T WANT TO APPEAR TO BE A CHEERLEADER,
BUT I MUST WRITE AGAIN TO SAY CONGRATULATIONS ON THE
"GARY LONG" INTERVIEW. YOUR QUESTIONS WERE WELL DESIGNED
TO ALLOW GARY TO SAY AS MUCH AS HE FELT LIKE SAYING. TO HIS
CREDIT, HE SPOKE DIRECTLY FROM HIS HEART. AS THIS WAS IN A
SERIES OF HAROLD LONG ARTICLES TO HONOR HIS LIFE AND
REMEMBER HIS PASSING, I WOULD SAY YOU ACCOMPLISHED FAR
BEYOND THAT. YOU REVEALED HIS FAMILY'S PERSONAL THOUGHTS,
AND EVEN DISAPPOINTMENTS. FOR THE ISSHIN-RYU COMMUNITY AS
A WHOLE, THESE ARTICLES WILL SERVE AS AUTHENTIC HISTORY
AND DOCUMENTATION TO A LOT OF PREVIOUSLY UNANSWERED
QUESTIONS. IN THE LAST TEN YEARS, SOME HAVE TAKEN MORE
ADVANTAGE OF THE MISTAKES MR. LONG MADE, THAN THEY HAVE
THE OPPORTUNITY HE LEFT THEM. THE LONG FAMILY ARE THE ONLY
PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE WHOLE TRUTH OF THE FINAL DAYS OF HIS
PASSING, AND FOR BETTER OR WORSE WHO HE AUTHENTICALLY LEFT
HIS LINAGE TO. AND NOW NO AMOUNT OF ARTICLES PRO OR CON, CAN
DISPUTE IT. YOU CAN THANK YOUR INTERVIEW FOR THESE REFLECTIONS
AND TRUTHS.
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--- On Wed, 10/15/08, Shaffersdragons@aol.com wrote:
From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com
Subject: THANK YOU
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 10:57 PM
MASTER'S WILSON AND MASON:
THANK YOU FOR SPENDING THE TIME ON MR. LONG'S ARTICLE TO GET IT RIGHT.
RATHER THAN JUST DO A COOKIE CUTTER ARTICLE WHICH DOES LITTLE MORE
THAN RECITE HIS RESUME, YOU HIGHLIGHTED THE MAN HIMSELF. THIS TYPE OF
TESTIMONY TO HIS MEMORY, EDUCATES AND SOLIDIFIES HIS PLACE IN ISSHIN-RYU
HISTORY. ESTABLISHING A VEHICLE FOR INSURING HIS PLACE IN ISSHIN-RYU
HISTORY IS OUR MAIN GOAL OF THE HAROLD LONG FOUNDATION AS THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS. BUT IT TAKES PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO ARE PROACTIVE IN THEIR
APPROACH TO HIS MEMORY TO CREATE IMPORTANT AND RESPONSIBLE REFERENCE MATERIAL.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPLYING MUCH OF THAT MATERIAL WITH THIS ARTICLE.
DENNY SHAFFER, SHIHAN,
ISSHIN-RYU KU-DAN
DRAGON SEN-I JUTSU, FOUNDER
BOARD MEMBER:
HAROLD LONG FOUNDATION,
ISSHIN-RYU HALL OF FAME,
ISSHIN-RYU CROSS TRAINERS ALLIANCE
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RE: 10th Year Anniversary of Grandmaster Harold Long's PassingMonday,
October 13, 2008 8:00 AM
From: "Gary Long" To: "'karate five'"
This is a great, great article and presentation.
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort for putting this together.
Sincerely,
Gary Long, Broker
Weichert, Realtors - Harold Long Realty
1527 Dutch Valley Drive
Knoxville, TN 37918
(Office) 865-584-9500 x17
(Cell) 865-755-4596
(email) garylongsellshouses@charter.net
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Harold Long ArticleSunday, October 12, 2008 9:06 AM
From: To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Great Job!!!!! As usual, Grandmaster Wilson and Master Mason, you have done
an outstanding job. The article on the legacy of Grandmaster Harold Long is
very informative and timely. This is another look into what the Karate 5 is all
about and makes me proud to be a part of such a forward looking organization.
Naomi Mason
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Re: 10th Year Anniversary of Grandmaster Harold Long's PassingMonday, October 13, 2008 6:47 AM
From: "cburris@tds.net" To: "karate five" Karate Five:
What a great tribute to Master Long. Willie, I hope you are feeling
well and recovering quickly. Take care....I'm at school now got to go.
Carol
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Flag this message FOR WEB SITE Sunday, August 31, 2008 10:01 PM
From: "Shaffersdragons@aol.com"
MASTER MASON AND KARATE FIVE:YOUR ONGOING COMMUNITY OUTREACH
PROGRAMS, ARE AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY PEOPLE
WITH A VISION. YOU HAVE LONG AGO REALIZED THAT THE DOJO CULTURE ,
IS ONLY ONE OF THE SUM OF THE PARTS TO THE CULTURE OF THE COMMUNITY
AS A WHOLE. I HAVE REFERRED TO YOU BEFORE AS "A LEADING EDGE ORGANIZATION."
YOUR LATEST INVOLVEMENT IS JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THAT.
CONGRATULATIONS,
DENNY SHAFFER, MASTER INSTRUCTOR DRAGON SEN-I JUTSU ISSHIN-RYU
KARATESHAFFERS RED DRAGONS
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Colonel Mark and Kathy Costa
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Friends,
Kathy and I were proud to see the photos of
your awesome performance at the recent
tournament. It is a true indication of the
dedication and commitment to hard work and
discipline that are the hallmarks of the Karate
Five program. We are proud to have trained
with you and to be considered part of your
extended team. We hope your continued hard
work and dedication is acknowledged in future
events. We look forward to the next opportunity
we have to train with you.
I must also tell you that God has given us another
challenge to face. Last month I was told that I
have a brain tumor that will require a surgical
procedure. We found out today that the procedure
is scheduled for 5 August. As we prepare physically,
mentally and spiritually for this event, I know three
things to be true. First, God gives us challenges in
our lives with a purpose, we many not immediately
know that purpose, but in His time He will reveal it
to us. Second, God gives us only those challenges
that we can take on with the grace, strength and
help of others that He surrounds us with. And third,
no one is alone in their facing of challenges such as
this, our families, extended families and friends are
there for us. Knowing these three things Kathy and
I prepare for this surgery. I look forward to a recovery
that will allow me to return to full activity and training.
I share this with you because I believe you share the
same outlook on life. Thank you for allowing us to
become part of Karate Five, and we look forward to
seeing you soon.
Train Hard, Respect Others.
May God continue to Bless You.
MARK AND KATHY COSTA
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Grandmaster Wilson,
Good morning Willie,
I can't tell you what a smile to my face and joy to our hearts
it was for Kathy and me to receive your Christmas Card from
the Karate Five Association and your family. I truly loved the
picture of Bethlehem, and The Church of the Nativity.
(The true meaning of Christmas)
With our focus on this, we as brothers through Christ may all
come together in peace, joy and harmony. This I pray for each
day. There will always be those who doubt and do not follow
his word, but through Christ, all things are possible. This I
realize you already know.
To you and yours as well be blessed,....
With the glittering wish of Christmas and good cheer
with much, much happiness though the happiest New Year. :o)
Merry Christmas!!!!
Thanks again Willie, this made my day,.. Give our best to your
Family and the "5".
Sincerely Old friends,
Phil Little
Peace
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Dear Master Mason:
Accolades continue, Sir, this time about you specifically!
Brad Lane, the student of Guro Brian Hubbard in Newport, NH, sat in my
dental chair at 5 a.m. today.
He spoke about the great time he had at Camp. He applauded the staff for
everything from the food to the environment. He said it was all conducive
to learning, best event he’d ever been to. He added, “I'm really glad that
Master Mason came to camp. He is so humble and yet so knowledgeable.”
He said that you contributed greatly to his enjoyment, Sir.
Well done, Master Mason!!!!!!!!!! Hope that makes your day as much as it made mine!
Yours,
Professor
Professor Lisa McManus
Founder, Military Arnis
21 Pine Street
Newport, New Hampshire 03773
603-863-4332 or 603-252-0402
From: mbbeal@comcast.net
To: "karate five"
Subject: Re: Karate 5 and Kids Day 2007
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:54:56 +0000
My heart swells with pride as I see the tables heavy and laden with the
generosity of Foster Chapel , the Karate Five and the Oakland Community
in such a selfless gesture of community spirit for our children. What a
wonderful message to these children as you fed their bodies, entertained
their minds, addressed their needs and gave honor to our futur generation
in a tremendous act of goodwill. God bless.
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Here are the Email entries that we have received:
WOW! This looks great. All of the community involvement articles were
outstanding. I really appreciate the opportunity to serve the community
along side of Karate 5. Keep up the good work.
Judy
Judy Whiteside, Administrative Specialist
Physics Division Procurement Office
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Bethel Valley Rd. Bldg. 6000 Rm M204
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6371
Phone: 865-574-4744 Fax: 865-574-1268
From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:47:04 EDT
Subject: Re: Karate 5 and Kids Day 2007
To: admin@karatefive.com,
TO GRAND MASTER WILLIE WILSON AND THE KARATE FIVE:
IN MANY WAYS, THIS WAS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENT OF THE YEAR.
IT WAS A DAY DEVOTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY, AND AN EXAMPLE OF TRUE
GIVING . CLEARLY, ALL OF US SHOULD TAKE A LESSON FROM YOU AND
FIND WAYS TO SERVICE THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY, WITHOUT
CONSIDERATION FOR PERSONAL GAIN. WHEN ALL THE TANGIBLE ITEMS
THE KIDS RECEIVED ARE LONG GONE; THE MEMORY OF PEOPLE WHO
CARED, WILL BE EVER LASTING. THIS IS WHAT IS MEANT BY,"MAKING
A DIFFERENCE." WITH RESPECT,
DENNY SHAFFER,KU-DAN
SHAFFER'S RED DRAGONS,
DRAGON SEN-I JUSTSU
MASTER INSTRUCTOR
From: mbbeal@comcast.net View Contact Details Add Mobile Alert
To: admin@karatefive.com
Subject: The Karate 5 association journed to Pa. for the
World Karate Union Hall of Fame banquet
Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:35:48 +0000
Congratulations again for your World Karate Union Outstanding Achievements
of the Year, Crosstraining, Mixed Martial Arts Award and to Melbert Lee, Jr., for
his Godan Certificate for the World Karate Union Hall of Fame Instructor of the
Year 2007. What an statement of honor to the Karate Five and to Melbert Lee, Jr.,
by Grandmaster Gary Alexander's rare willingness to sign the certificate as an
honor to the instructors also of Karate Five. I enjoyed the pictures of the event
as always of Karate Five's trip to Pennsylvania and from the list of Who's Who's
attending the The World Karate Union Banquet and Tournament, Karate Five was
in "high cotton" on this trip. Congratulations Karate Five and Melbert Lee, Jr.!
From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com
Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:03:25 EDT
Subject: Re: Karate 5 Website Update - Chief of Police
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
GENTLEMEN;
THIS IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF YOUR SYMMETRICAL APPROACH TO THE EDUCATION
OF YOUR STUDENTS. THIS KIND OF EDUCATIONAL EXPOSURE TO COMMUNITY LEADERS,
CREATES GOOD CITIZENS AND WELL ROUNDED MARTIAL ARTIST.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK,
DENNY SHAFFER,SHIHAN
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From: "Professor McManus"
To: "'karate five'"
Subject: RE: Karate 5 Website Update Chief of Police
Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:16:15 -0400
Karate 5 Leadership:
Good stuff Karate 5…it’s so nice that you have the town’s support in Morristown.
Success keeps knocking at the door of those who put their back into everything
they do. I'm proud to be affiliated with you all.
Respectfully yours,
Professor
P.S. You all look very good in those ‘dress belts’ created by Miss Naomi! Wow!
Professor Lisa McManus
Founder, Military Arnis
21 Pine Street
Newport, New Hampshire 03773
603-863-4332 or 603-252-0402
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Congratulations to
Shantala Hill
(Garfield’s daughter)
on the birth of her baby boy
Isaiah Kincaid Hill
Born: August 15, 2006
Time: 1:43 p.m.
Weight: 7 lb, 15.3 oz.
“Garfield is passing out karate chops to help celebrate!!!”
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What a tremendous show of respect and honor for Karate Five. I am so proud of
Karate Five for the respect your organization has earned in the martial arts community.
Everyone, and I mean everyone, knows it is not about "money" and it is not about
"politics" because your organization has refused to compromise the values, the spirit
and the intent of Karate Five's original mission and that was to bring to its students,
the schools and its instructors a standard in the martial arts community that is a
beacon which shines through its students and leadership for over three decades.
God bless you for persevering through the early years and never getting discouraged
until you earned their respect in the spite of the odds.
Marlena B. Beal
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From: "Linda Wilson"
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Subject:
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:06:45 -0400
Master Wilson and Karate Five
You have a number of people that visit your site and take note but no one hardly
ever signs your guest book or tells you how good it is to see a school take the time
to help those less fortunate and to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. The
website displays a lot of character. The Karate Five has come a long ways from
back in the day when things were bad because of one's skin color and today that
still exists, it's just more subtle. The Karate Five has stood the test of time and
Master Wilson has held the pieces together with passion, frustration, commitment,
diligence, persistance and some more persistance, I remember when I was part of
the Karate Five and what we went through during that period of time. Today they
have excelled beyond that period and are one of the most notable, recognized schools
around and I mean out of state too. Every rank that is given is earned. Rank is not
given out to get students to attend, and make a dollar, they truly have to work hard
for it, and when they finally receive their promotion, it is duly appreciated. The Karate
Five has opened another school in Morristown, TN under Master Mason. Isn't that
great!!!! Karate Five has stood the test of time, they have earned the respect that
they deserved for so many years ago. The Karate Five Dojo is an excellent school
and I have recommended them to many people. Some that attend for the first time
don't go back because they say it's too hard. Everything in life is hard you just have
to stay the course and be committed. I also congratulate the Karate Five Dojo for
receiving the Dojo of the year award, well deserved, well earned. An award that has
been long past due and overlooked.
Linda Wilson
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From: "PHIL LITTLE"
To: "karate five"
Subject: Re: Wonderful News!!!!
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 05:14:51 -0700
Congratulations Master Wilson.
May God always watch over and bless this Baby Boy. I know you and your wife are
proud. Please give our best to your daughter and her husband.
I have sent you a humorous clip to view,.. I laughed and sent this to a few friends,.
If you think it's over the top just hit delete ,.. I got a laugh out of it thought you might
like it. I am thinking about installing one of these for the students that come in late
or for the parents that think the Martial Arts is just another activity like soccer. LOL :o)
Click here > http://www.glumbert.com/media/tonguetwister.html
Oh Yes I wanted to tell you,.. I really enjoyed talking with your son at the IHOF
tournament. He is a trip. I really like him a lot and he's a pretty darn good fighter
too. Seems to really have a good attitude.
Hope all is well ,.. I have to get ready for the day. Hope you have a good one.
Phil
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From: "butch hill"
To: "karate five"
Subject: Re: Wonderful News!!!!
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:22:34 -0500
You have my Congratulations!
Butch Hill
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From: mgmjsm@comcast.net
To: "karate five"
Subject: Re: Wonderful News!!!!
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:47:13 +0000
OUR HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WILSON AND HILL FAMILIES.
BEST WISHES, JOHNNIE & MAURICE
PS...HOW ABOUT A PICTURE...MUST BE A GOOD LOOKING BABY WITH
SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MOTHER.......J
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From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:14:48 EDT
Subject: Re: Wonderful News!!!!
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS. BORN ON MY DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY AND
ALMOST YOURS. LOVE TO ALL. MAY YOU BECOME THE KUNTA KENTE OF
KNOXVILLE.
UNCLE DENNY
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From: "Doyle Seiber"
To: "karate five"
Subject: Re: Wonderful News!!!!
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:51:32 -0400
Congratulations. My God Bless the entire family as he has all of us
touched by the baby's birth.
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:19:37 -0400
From: "Wayne Wayland"
To: "karate five"
Subject: Re: Wonderful News!!!!
Master Wilson,
This is always a very blessed event in any family. Bet and I could
could not be happier for you and your family. What happened to the
picture of the baby?
Wayne Wayland
PS - Get a picture of you holding the baby and I'll slide it on the web
site!
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From: mbbeal@comcast.net
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Subject: Karate 5 Update - IHOF-2006 - Gatlinburg, TN
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:44:55 +0000
I always enjoy the Karate Five website for the great articles, narratives, updates,
profiles, etc., and of course pictures, pictures, pictures! The pictures deliver the
reader into your world and bring alive the personalities posted on your site and do
reflect the energy of your dojo and its people. Keep up the good work and congrats
on the IHOF 2006 Dojo of the Year Award!!!!!
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Subject: 2006 IHOF Images
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 18:19:59 -0400
From: "Nguyen, Chau H"
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Dear Mr. Willie Wilson,
It was great seeing you and many members of the Karate Five at the IHOF.
Enclosed are images from the IHOF and congratulations for The Dojo Of The Year.
Please send my best regards to everyone and congratulate your son Anston for
being recognized as The Rising Star.
Take care,
Chau Nguyen
PS: Checkout our website www.WestMartialArts.com I also have a link to
your website from the links section.
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From: "Professor McManus"
To: "'karate five'"
Subject: RE: Karate 5 Update - IHOF-2006
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:38:24 -0400
Dear Master Wilson:
You really are an amazing man and the things you accomplish with Karate 5
are impressive.
You ROCK!
Love, Professor
Professor Lisa McManus
Founder, Military Arnis
21 Pine Street
Newport, New Hampshire 03773
603-863-4332 or 603-252-0402
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From: "Jason Anzur"
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Subject: Congratulations!
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:29:10 -0400
I wanted to congratulate the Karate 5 for their winning nomination of
“Dojo of the Year” at the Hall of Fame Banquet. You guys work hard
and certainly deserve the recognition. I hope your enthusiasm continues
to grow and spread throughout Isshin-ryu, and other martial artists
get to be a part of you and learn from your group. You guys are a
“Class Act” and I am blessed to be able to work out with you, and call
you friends. I also give thanks to Master Shaffer for introducing our
two groups. I know that he is long time friends with the Karate 5 and because
of his relationship with you it has opened many doors to me and his students.
Again Congratulations on a well deserved award,
Jason Anzur
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Subject: Re: Karate 5 Update - IHOF-2006
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 09:01:58 -0400
Congratulations to Karate 5 on the Dojo of the year.
Their energy and drive to excel is an inspiration to us all.
Dan Dye
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IT IS A KNOWN FACT, THAT TO MEASURE A MARTIAL ARTS DOJO
STRENGTH, WE SHOULD WITNESS ITS MEMBERSHIP IN ACTION.
ON JULY 10 AND 13, I WAS PRIVILIGED TO WITNESS AND PARTICIPATE
IN TWO OF OUR KARATE FIVE DOJO DEMONSTRATIONS. THE DEMOS
WERE HELD AT THE FIFTH AVE BAPTIST CHURCH IN KNOXVILLE AS
PART OF THE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. AT EACH OF THE
DEMONSTRATIONS MASTER WILSON SERVED AS THE TEAM LEADER.
HE, ALONG WITH A DOZEN OF THE DOJO MEMBERS, DISPLAYED
EXCEPTIONAL MARTIAL ARTS SKILLS...AS ABOUT 150 CHILDREN AND
ADULTS WATCHED IN AWE.
THE DEMONSTRATIONS CONTAINED THE MANY ELEMENTS THAT ARE
TAUGHT AT THE DOJO.
AS A VETERAN OF THE DEMO CIRCUIT, MY WIFE JOHNNIE JOINED THE
CROWD BY COMPLIMENTING THE DEMO TEAM MEMBERS OF ALL AGES
FOR THE LEVEL OF SKILLS DISPLAYED BY THE KARATE KAS.
PROUD TO BE PART OF THE KARATE FIVE............MM
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I WISH TO EXTEND MY CONGRATULATIONS TO MY BROTHERS IN THE
KARATE FIVE ASSOCIATION FOR THE HONORS BESTOWED UPON THEM
AT THE WORLD KARATE UNION HALL OF FAME.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MASTER WILLIE WILSON FOR HIS APPOINTMENT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TO MASTER FREDERICK BRABSON FOR
BEING AWARDED MASTER OF THE YEAR; AND TO MASTER WILLIAM MASON
FOR HIS GOLDEN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. ALL ARE VERY DESERVING.
MAURICE MSARSA
KU DAN
From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 11:59:22 EDT
Subject: APPOINTMENT
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
MASTER WILSON:
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPOINTMENT TO THE ,WORLD KARATE UNION
HALL OF FAME BOARD. IT IS EVEN MORE SIGNIFICANT,PERHAPS HISTORICAL,
AS THE BOARD POSITION WAS ORIGINALLY HELD BY MR. LONG. I AM SURE THAT
YOU WILL REPRESENT HIS MEMORY, ISSHIN-RYU, AND ALL MARTIAL ARTS
FACTIONS, WITH EQUAL DIGNITY. ANY ORGANIZATIONS WOULD DO WELL TO
SECURE YOUR SERVICE ON THEIR BOARD ,TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR
LEADERSHIP SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND CREATIVITY. I'M SURE THAT YOU WILL
SERVE WITH THE SAME ENERGY AND DEDICATION THAT YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED
IN YOUR OWN ORGANIZATION, DOJO, IIKA BOARD , AND THE MARTIAL ARTS
WORLD IN GENERAL.
AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS TO A GREAT FAMILY MAN, CITIZEN, AND FRIEND.
SHIHAN DENNY SHAFFER
SHAFFERS RED DRAGONS
From: "The Newtons"
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Subject: WKUHOF 2006
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 22:59:05 -0400
Dear Master Wilson and Master Lee,
It was certainly a pleasure to see you both at the World Karate Union Hall of Fame 2006.
You both have a very positive presence in the Martial Arts World. It made me very proud to
tell our table that night that you both were good friends of mine. Congratulations on your
appointment to the WKUHOF Board. You represent Isshinryu in a way that keeps us very proud.
The art we all love will carry on for generations to come, by the teachings you both share every week.
One thing that amazed me, is that you both are steadfast, the same always. This is such a great
characteristic that sets Isshinryu people apart. The friendship is always treasured and never forgotten.
Sincerely,
Sensei Branden Newton
San Dan Isshinryu
Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 09:34:55 -0700 (PDT)
From: "tom lewis"
Subject: Web-site
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Great job on your web-site, congradulations. I enjoy reading your interviews and all
of the other catagories. It's refreshing for me to beable to click on and find out what's
going on in the world of Isshinryu in other parts of the country. With people like you,
Denny Schaffer, Wayne Whayland and others, it's keeps me in touch with the Martial
Arts Community. To the best of my knowledge, I'm the only Isshinryu Karate School in
my state. Keep up the good work and perhaps we will cross paths someday.
Tom Lewis
Cody, Wyoming.
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From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com
Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 11:06:00 EDT
Subject: THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT INTERVIEW.
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
KARATE FIVE:
WRITING YOU REGARDING YOUR INTERVIEWS IS GETTING TO BE A HABIT.
A HABIT, BECAUSE OF THE INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED ON YOUR SITE THAT
CONTINUE TO STAND OUT AS TOP MARTIAL ARTS JOURNALISM.
THIS INTERVIEW (CONDUCTED BY MASTER MASON) FEATURING MASTER
WAYNE WAYLAND ,WAS A CONTINUATION OF THAT AFOREMENTIONED
JOURNALISM. THE QUESTIONS WERE ONLY SURPASSED BY THE ANSWERS.
MASTER WAYLAND DEMONSTRATED IN PRINT, HIS USUAL CUT TO THE CHASE
STYLE. HE IS A MAN WHO IS COMFORTABLE LIVING IN THE WINGS OF
RECOGNITION, WHILE SHOWCASING HIS DECEASED SENSEI AND SELECTED
PEOPLE IN ISSHIN-RYU. AT OUR DRAGON JAM, MASTER WAYLAND NOT ONLY
DEMONSTRATED HIS MARTIAL ARTS SKILLS,HE ALSO DEMONSTRATED HIS
ABILITY TO EASILY MEET, AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS. HIS "ME SECOND"
APPROACH, IS ALMOST EXTINCT IN ISSHIN-RYU THESE DAYS. THANK YOU
FOR FEATURING HIM, AND GIVING YOUR READERS A CHANCE TO GET TO
KNOW ONE OF ISSHIN-RYU AND LIFE'S, AUTHENTIC PEOPLE.
YOU CONTINUING FAN,
DENNY SHAFFER, SHIHAN
SHAFFERS RED DRAGON'S
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To The Karate Five Dojo
Karate Five, I would like to thank you by starting with Master Frederick Brabson and
Master William Mason for making an event and recognition so surprising and first class.
Sometimes it is hard to accept such an honor when you are the one that usually bestows
this on others. Yes, I was surprised and want to thank Sensei Daryl Cox, Sensei Jon
Whitehead, and Master Melbert Lee also for making this event and recognition possible.
I was so overwhelmed because I had been fooled and was overjoyed that I was receiving
such an award and that was presented to me in front of visiting peers; it cannot get any
better than this.
Thanks Karate Five for making the Grand Opening for the Morristown Dojo and recognition
of me, an event that surpasses one’s imagination beyond reality, heartfelt and speechless.
Master Willie G. Wilson
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From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 22:45:22 EST
Subject: MASTER MITCHUMS INTERVIEW
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
MASTER MSARSA AND THE KARATE 5:
THANK YOU FOR A VERY INTERESTING AND COMPELLING INTERVIEW WITH,
MASTER HAROLD MITCHUM. FURTHER THANKS, FOR ASKING HIM THE QUESTIONS
THAT NEEDED TO BE ASKED. I WAS LIKEWISE IMPRESSED WITH HIS STRAIGHT
FORWARD ANSWERS. I'M SURE THAT YOU REALIZE WHAT A PRESTIGIOUS
INTERVIEW THIS IS FOR YOUR SITE. YOU HAVE SOUGHT AND RECEIVED AN
AUDIENCE WITH(GRANDMASTER MITCHUM); ISSHIN-RYU'S HIGHEST RANKING
PERSON. IT IS A SERVICE TO THE WHOLE ISSHIN-RYU COMMUNITY TO HEAR THIS
MANS IMPRESSIONS, THOUGHTS, AND OPINIONS. THERE IS NONE BETTER
QUALIFIED THAN HE, TO GIVE THEM. IN A DAY WHEN SO MANY "SO CALLED",
"SELF APPOINTED," JU DANS, ARE IMPRESSING ONLY THEMSELVES WITH THEIR
RHETORIC;YOU HAVE MADE IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR FROM A REAL AUTHORITY.AND ,
WHAT A BLESSING TO HEAR IT FROM AN AUTHENTIC JU-DAN.
ON BEHALF OF MYSELF, AS WELL AS MY STUDENT ;THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR
ARTICLE, AND YOUR LEADING EDGE WEB SITE.
SHIHAN DENNY SHAFFER
KU-DAN
SHAFFER'S RED DRAGON ISSHIN-RYU
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Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 23:51:23 -0500
From: "Willie Garfield Wilson"
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Subject: Truly one heart
It gives me great pleasure to continue to see the Karate Five members
giving with their hearts and letting others know about their commitment
to their communities. Melinda Reese has set another example of what it
means to put two worlds together and make it one for all to see that
martial arts is a way of life and how she loves family, career and
community. The Karate Five and Master Mason, who is her Sensei, are
proud to see how different a person and organization can make when one
puts others first, a true one heart method called Isshinryu Karate and
the martial arts.
Master Willie Wilson
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Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:11:12 -0800 (PST)
From: "albert wallace"
Subject: Re: Karate 5 Website Update - Community Happenings, Wordly Wisdom
To: "karate five"
MasterWilson,
thanks to you and the Karatefive family for accepting us, the Morristown group,
into the Karatefive family.
Albert Wallace
From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com View Contact Details
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 14:50:29 EDT
Subject: Re: Karate 5 Website Update
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
YOUR WEB WAS REALLY GREAT THIS TIME.I REALLY LIKED THE WOLF STORY.
IT WAS BRILLIANT. AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR COMMUNITY DAY. I'M
SURE IT WILL BE LONG REMEMBERED BY THE KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE. READ
YOUR DOJO OF THE MONTH ARTICLE AGAIN ON THE CHINTO SITE. YOU GUYS
HAVE REALLY DONE IT RIGHT. YOU BROTHER WILSON ARE A MASTER LEADER
AS WELL AS MASTER MARTIAL ARTIST.
YOUR FAN,
DENNY
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From: mbbeal@comcast.net View Contact Details
To: "karate five"
Subject: Re: Karate 5 Update
Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:47:05 +0000
A beautiful, moving and powerful tribute to the men and women, boys
and girls who risk their lives every day for our comfort, safety and freedom.
Excellent job! This tribute so well reminds us that we can forget so easily
those soldiers who may or may not return to their country and families.
God bless this wonderful tribute to our heroes.
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Dear Master Wilson:
Thank you for your positive comments and for all your enthusiasm and
energy.
Michael and the other students were inspired by you. Thank you for what
you do to make our events successful. This is a great team and we are
pleased and proud to have you a part of it, Sir. Well done!
Yours,
Professor
Professor Lisa McManus
Founder, Military Arnis
21 Pine Street
Newport, New Hampshire 03773
603-863-4332 or 603-252-0402
From: H1J2L3S4@aol.com
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 13:54:56 EDT
Subject: Re: Karate 5 Update
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Hello Karate Five.
Congratulations on your web site.
You always have some very interesting information to pass on. I always enjoy!
Keep up the good work.
Harold M.
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From: "Clyde Stanley" View Contact Details
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Subject: Website
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 20:43:17 -0600
Master Wilson,
Thank you for providing such an informative and interesting new website. It is certainly
second to none. I also enjoyed you interviews with Shihan Denny Shaffer and Master
Butch Hill. They did a great job answering some very tough questions.
Please give my best to my best to all my friends at the Karate Five Dojo.
Kindest Regards,
Clyde Stanley
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Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 15:38:41 -0400
From: "Ralph Smith" View Contact Details
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
CC: "Kelly Markham"
Subject: JAM
HEY GUYS, JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW IT WAS ONE OF THE HIGH
LITE'S SINCE I STARTED TAKING KARATE GETTING TO MEET MASTER MASON, HE
IS TRULY A LEGEND AND A GENTLEMEN, WE WERE EXCITIED ABOUT IT AND THE
DAY. WE TALKED ABOUT IT ALL THE WAY HOME AND ARE STILL PUMPED THIS
WEEK
FROM Saturday, WE HAVE ONLY BEGUN. HE REQUESTED THAT I SEND HIM A
PHOTO,
HOPE THESE WILL DO, HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS SOON,
THE DREAM LIVES ON
YOURS IN
ISSHINRYU
From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com View Contact Details
Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 19:57:42 EDT
Subject: THANK YOU!!!
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
MASTER'S WILSON,LEE, MASON,
SENSEI ANSTON WILSON;
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION AT
OUR DRAGON JAM.
MASTER WILSON;THE LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION YOU SHARED
WITH US, WAS AN INVALUABLE COMPONENT TO THE SUCCESS OF
OUR EVENT.YOUR COMMITMENT AND PASSION FOR YOUR ARTS,ARE
AN EXAMPLE TO ALL KYU'S, DAN'S AND MASTERS,ALIKE.
MASTER MELBERT LEE; YOUR PRESENCE AND SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP
LENDS INSPIRATION.THIS IS A SPECIAL GIFT FROM A SPECIAL PERSON.
IT PUTS US ALL IN A BETTER PLACE WHEN YOU ARE AROUND.
SENSEI ANSTON WILSON;YOUR FIGHTING SPIRIT IN THE RING,ALONG
WITH YOUR PERSONALITY AND CONDUCT OUTSIDE THE RING, IS A RARE
COMBINATION. IT IS A CLEAR INDICATION OF THE CLASS OF A TRUE
YOUNG WARRIOR.
MASTER MASON;YOUR GIFT OF THE WARRIOR CANE HAS IMMEDIATELY
BECOME A TREASURE TO ME.YOUR KIND WORDS WERE ALSO A GIFT YOU
ALLOWED ME TO SHARE WITH MY WIFE AND STUDENTS. IT MEANT A
GREAT DEAL TO THEM, FOR A PERSON OF YOUR STATURE TO BE SO OPEN
IN YOUR COMPLIMENTS.
I WILL BE PUTTING THE FULL STORY TOGETHER ON MY WEB PAGE.THANK
YOU AGAIN FOR BEING SUCH A BIG PART OF IT.
SHIHAN DENNY SHAFFER
KU-DAN
RED DRAGON SCHOOL OF ISSHIN-RYU
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From: "Chris Spruiell" View Contact Details
To: "karate five"
Subject: Re: Latest Website Updates
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 04:58:01 -0500
You guys are doing an outstanding job! Great job - great people.
Chris Spruiell
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From: "Danny Glover" Add to Address Book
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Subject: Greetings from bmac
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 11:50:53 -0500
Enjoyed your site: Look forward to seeing you all soon.
www.bmac-nc.com
Pastor Danny Glover
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From: "butch hill" View Contact Details
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Subject: Guest book
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 09:22:48 -0500
Master Wilson & Master Lee,
Thanks for hosting the 2005 Spring Modern Arnis camp. It was a well organized and highly informative training experience. I greatly appreciate the help and guidance of the Karate Five dojo.
Butch Hill
Nashville Dojo
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Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 07:37:43 -0800 (PST)
From: "James Alley" Add to Address Book
Subject: Guestbook
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Good job on the website. I really enjoyed the interview of Master Shaeffer.
Regards,
Jim Alley
Assistant Regional Director
Okinawan Karate-Do Union
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Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 07:25:17 -0800
From: "Sierra Dojo" Add to Address Book
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
To Master Wilson, and the rest of the Karate Five Team:
Congratulations on launching a wonderful website. It's great to be
able to read what's going on in other folks' dojo, and the interview
with Master Shaffer is a treat.
Onward and upward!
Best regards,
Diane Ortenzio-Cooling
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Sierra Dojo
1411 US Hwy 395 N
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Voice & Fax: (775) 782-1127
Visit our website at: www.sierradojo.com
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From: "Wayne Wayland" View Contact Details
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Subject: website
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 15:03:46 -0500
Master Wilson,
I want to congratulate you on your new web site. You and the other men have certainly done
a fantastic job. The site has a fresh and upbeat look and I'm sure I'll be visiting often. I wish you
all the best and remember if I can be of any help please not hesitate in asking.
Please tell Master Lee and everyone that I send by regards.
In karate-Do
Your friend,
Wayne Wayland
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From: kyoshilaney@earthlink.net View Contact Details
To: "karate five"
Subject: RE: In depth Interview with Grand Master Denny Shaffer
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:09:04 -0500
Great website!
Kyoshi Joe Laney, 8th Dan
Laney Steel Hand Dojo
5001 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
865-577-2229
www.steelhanddojo.com
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From: Shaffersdragons@aol.com View Contact Details
Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2005 11:59:32 EST
Subject: WEB SITE AND INTERVIEW.
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
TO MASTER WILLIE WILSON
AND THE KARATE FIVE.
GENTLEMEN:
I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY APPRECIATION FOR BEING SELECTED TO INTERVIEW FOR YOU ON YOUR
NEW SITE.THE PREPARED QUESTIONS WERE CHALLENGING AND OBVIOUSLY WELL THOUGHT OUT.IT IS
AN HONOR TO BE CHOSEN BY YOUR ORGANIZATION ,AS IT IS THE LEADING EDGE IN TRAINING,
COMMUNICATION, AND FRESH NEW IDEAS.YOUR CROSS TRAINING CONCEPTS WERE IN PLACE AND
PRACTICED BY YOU, LONG BEFORE THE REST OF US CAUGHT ON.THIS IS MY DEFINITION OF LEADING EDGE.
THANK YOU AGAIN.I HOPE YOUR WEB SITE BRINGS YOU THE RECOGNITION AND CREDIT YOU DESERVE.
YOUR FRIEND IN THE BROTHERHOOD.
SHIHAN DENNY SHAFFER
SHAFFERS RED DRAGON SCHOOL OF ISSHIN-RYU
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Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:23:22 -0500
From: "Ralph Smith" Add to Address Book
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Subject: THE DREAM LIVES ON!
GREAT GUYS , HIGHLY MOTIVITATEING CAN'T WATE TO GET TO THE DOJO
TONIGHT,
MAKE'S ME WANT TO WORK OUT, AM STILL COMING DOWN AND WORKING OUT WITH
YOU GUYS AS SOON AS FAMILY SICKNESS
GIVES ME A CHANCE
THANKS
YOURS IN
ISSHINRYU
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From: Gerryljpip@aol.com
To: wilson933@comcast.net
Subject: Re: website/Mrs. Pippin
I will look at the website. Thank you so much. I also want to thank you for following through with sending Pip a care package.
He was so thrilled to have received it. He wears the T-shirt when he's off duty!! He really liked it and was glad t hear from
Pastor Brabson. New Covenant is Pip's other home, you know!!!!
May God ever continue to bless and keep you and your family and the New Covenant Church Family!!
Peace,
Mrs. Pippin
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From: IsshinryuOKU1@aol.com Add to Address Book
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:45:37 EST
Subject: Karate Five Website
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Master Wilson,
Just wanted to drop you a line and congratulate you on your new web site. You gentlemen have certainly done
a great job with it! It looks fantastic. I wish you all the best with all of your endeavors.
Please tell Master Lee and everyone there that I said "hello."
Hope to see you all soon.
Your friend,
Scott Shamblin, OKU
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From: "James T. Pippen" Add to Address Book
To: karatefive@yahoo.com
Subject: Web site
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 14:35:53 +0300
Outstanding web site! Keep up the good work.
Pip
CSM James T. Pippin
Command Sergeant Major
278th Regimental Combat Team
Camp Caldwell,Iraq
APO AE 09374
302-589-1510 DNVT
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