Seikichi Iha, Hanshi 10th Dan, sensei of Original Okinawa Karate died on Aug. 3 2024. He was 92. Seikichi Iha, Hanshi 10th Dan. Sensei Iha operated his dojo in mid-michigan since the late 70s. Born in Okinawa, Sensei Iha has taught traditional Okinawan Karatedo for more than 60 years all around the world (including Okinawa,
Hanshi Ronald Lewis Lindsey, Matsumura Seito 10th Dan, was born in Bryan, Texas on January 14th, 1945. His parents were Mildred and John V. Lindsey. Those close to him knew him as “Ronnie.” Hanshi Lindsey graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M in Animal Science in 1968. Afterwards he joined the United
ABRIDGED KARATE HISTORY OF MASTER PHILLIP W. KOEPPEL (Prepared by Mr. John Hutchcroft) This article is written in memory of Master Phillip Koeppel. Phillip Willard Koeppel, 83, of Wyoming, passed away at 2:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his residence. Phillip was born on August 23, 1938 in Peoria, the son of Willard and