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Grandmaster Allen Wheeler Passes Away
It is with great sadness that I announce the
passing of a dear friend and great pioneer of Isshinryu Karate.
Master Wheeler, 85, the founder of the Okinawan Karate Do Union,
passed away at 10:45pm Monday February 14, 2005. - He will be greatly
missed!
Sympathy cards may be addressed to:
Wheeler's School of Karate
P.O. Box 56
Powell, TN 37849
WHEELER, ALLEN — age 85 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday February
14, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. Wheeler was born October 11,
1919 in Knoxville and spent his entire work career as an employee
of Southern Railway System, owner & instructor of Wheeler School
of Karate for 34 years. He excelled as a teacher of Isshinryu Karate
& achieved the rank of Grand Master, 10th degree black belt, the
highest Martial arts rank. He was a veteran of World War II serving
in the United States Army in the European Theater and was a member
of First Baptist Church in Powell. Preceded in death by: parents,
Franklin and Maggie Mantooth Wheeler; daughter, June Wheeler Harrison;
brother, Joseph Wheeler. Survivors: loving wife of 65 years, Ruth
Hunter Wheeler; sons and daughters-in-law, Ben and Brenda Wheeler
of Indian Rock Beach, Fla., R.N. and Jane Wheeler of Etowah; daughter
and son-in-law, Carolyn and Steve Vineyard of Knoxville; 10
grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and special friend and
business partner, Charles Reynolds. Special thanks to Drs. Benhayon
and Black & North Knoxville Dialysis Center and St. Mary's First
Central Nursing Staff. Service 7:30 pm Thursday First Baptist Church
of Powell, Rev. Jerry Tallent officiating. Family and friends will
meet 10:45 am Friday at Bookwalter Cemetery for interment service at
11 am. Honorary pallbearers will be the Black Belts under the guidance
of Mr. Wheeler. Family will receive friends 5 to 7:30 pm Thursday
at First Baptist Church of Powell. Mynatt Funeral Home in charge.
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Sensei Steve Holy Promoted to Yon-Dan
Sensei Holy was promoted to Yon-Dan (4th degree) at the OKU
Seminar in Cleveland, TN on July 10th, 2004 by Master Dan
Jones, Ku-Dan (9th degree).
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Sensei Chuck James Passes Away
Urbana, Illinois - Charles M. James 51, of Urbana, died on
Thursday (June 10, 2004) at his home.
Sensei James will be cremated and a memorial service will be
held on July 8, 2004 at 11:30am. Burial will be at Woodlawn
Cemetery, Urbana, Illinois.
Sensei Chuck James was a member of the Black Dragon Isshinryu
Karate Dojo and student of Master Joe Smith and Master Dan
Jones. Sensei James served as an assistant instructor for the
Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois karate class for several
years, and assisted for several years in the instruction of
the Champaign Park District karate classes. Sensei James was
also a first year member of the O.K.U. Our prayers and
sympathy go out to his friends and family.
Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, Illinois,
is in charge of arrangements.
Chuck was a very good friend and martial artist, I will miss him!
May 7, 1953 - June 10, 2004
--Sensei Steve Holy
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~ Article ~
Rack 'Em Up
or How To Make A Weapons Rack For Under $25
by Sensei Steve Holy
If you have been training in the martial arts for any length
of time, you will quickly accumulate weapons. Before you know
it, you have acquired quite an arsenal. The question then
arises; "How am I going to keep these weapons stored and
organized?" The answer is simple...
Click Here For Complete Article
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Congratulations - Ellen Holy Promoted to
Black Sash!!!
My sister, Ellen Holy, is promoted to Black Sash
in Tai Chi by Master Song of Song's Kung Fu Academy on November 15, 2003.
Click Here For Pictures
Read Her Black Sash Paper (pdf file)
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Congratulations to our new Free Kubotan
Winner!
Derek Farris, New Brunswick, Canada
Click Here For Free Kubotan Information
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This was submitted in the spirit of good fun by a PTI
(Police Training Institute) student after one of the
training Integrated Scenarios at PTI.
Read it, Enjoy it, I did. :)
Secnario Police Supplimental Report
BLE: 2115
Integrated Scenario: IS 4
Reporting Agency: CCSO
Offense: FTA Battery
Date Occured: 08-07-03
Officer Mandrell and I had cause to have our priorities revised
- A man's wanted on a warrant - is what dispatch advised
1000 block of South Fourth, white male dressed in black
We spotted a man of such description as we drove around back
Officer Mandrell got out to speak with the man
I approached the guy, while devising a plan
The name "D'Blanc, Phil N" was quickly provided
Phil N D'Blanc was feloneous and the smiling subsided
We explained changing monikurs is not fun and games
It's Obstructing Justice when you use fake names
He agreed to use his and his name solely
He confessed his real name is Steve Holy
The truth did not keep him out of jail by far
He had a warrant for a fight in a bar
He did not believe the warrant, he did not cooperate
But the application of Mr. Miller's Hold made him appreciate
That we're only doing our jobs and he should go along
because Resisting A Police Officer would be just wrong
We transported Steve Holy to my county jail
He is there now waiting for bail
We got out our Planning Cards to debrief our work
Instead of ridicule, "GOOD JOB" said Holy with a smirk
By Deputy Mark A. Feldhake (Clay County Sheriff's Office)
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Sensei Kerker 2003 Parkland Isshin-Ryu Karate Seminar
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Congratulations to our new Free Kubotan Winner!
Nicholas Burkle, King of Prussia, PA
Click Here For Free Kubotan Information.
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