Based in Seattle I teach Goju-Ryu Karate primarily but also teach Kobudo and Judo at our dojo, the West Seattle Karate Academy. Tae Kwon Do was the first art I trained in starting at age 15. (1976) Goju-Ryu followed later as with Judo. Having traveled to other countries to teach and to learn (Asia, Europe, and North America) I have found that karate and the martial arts in general serves as an international passport to some of the greatest people I have ever met. I wish everybody in the arts to be as fortunate as I have been in my training, teaching, and making new friends across the world.
The West Seattle Karate Academy Website is www.WestSeattleKarate.com
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Who I'd like to meet:
Any Time in History?
Boadicea, Dick Cavett, Hannibal Barca, Eric Hoffer, Little Turtle, Stonewall Jackson, Annie Oakley, Mary, Richard Nixon, St. Anthony of the Desert, Orson Wells, Tommy Bolin, Magellan, Plato, Aristotle, Buddy Hackett, Tesla, Rod Serling, Ray Nitschke, Johnny Winter, the author of "Q", Jimmy Stewart, Dennis Miller, Padre Pio, Thomas Merton.
Obviously martial arts, history, writing, movies, reading, psychology, physiology, religion, and the mighty Washington State University (WAZZU) football team. The CFL (Canadian Football League) - Three downs and no Fair Catch...yes.
Music
I only ask that it is good. I like everything from The Blues in general, some classic rock, some punk, chant, Fu Manchu, Buddy Guy, Avo Part, Toe Tag, Motorhead, The Midnight Idols, The Derailers, James McMurtry, Warren Zevon. Nick Lowe, St. Germain, Iggy Pop, Green Pajamas, Buck Owens, Down With People, Oasis, Zeke.
Movies
The Quiet Man, Last Samurai, Dr. Strange Love. Double Indemnity, The Machinist, Memento, North by Northwest, Planes Trains and Automobiles, Waiting for Guffman, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Frankenstein, Young Frankenstein, Austin Powers, Trailer Park Boys, Into Great Silence, A Man For All Seasons.
Television
Don’t have a TV
Books
I read many books a year. So it is hard to say, the subjects are all over the place. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was, “Read outside your industry.” A few of the books I have written are: The Way of Sanchin Kata; The Application of Power. The Way of Kata. co-authored with L.A. Kane. Also, Lessons from the Dojo Floor. All available for Amazon.com
Heroes
I don’t really have heroes I have people the have qualities that I admire like Winston Churchill, Stonewall Jackson, Mother Theresa, St. Anthony, Padre Pio, and a lot of people around the world that quietly go about the business of doing the right thing, even when it is the hardest choice.
A new website (www.ma-way.com) has made its appearance in the Martial Art’s world on Christophe Diez initiative (Independance Prod’s master). Accessible in French, English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, this website should be a success in a long range with numerous portals.
• Technique • Personal space • Social space • General Informations ( practices, competitions, etc) • Great deal shop • Direct sell between individuals • Forums • Chat with webcam and instant translator • Free video space • Worldwide press • Agendas • WebTV • Downloading • Specialized encyclopedia
Each section is specialized in the Martial Arts, but inspired from the famous Internet’s websites such as: « eBay », « Youtube », « MySpace », « Wikipedia » or « MisterGoodDeal ».
As for now the section are getting at their end to be develop, but the website needs to exist to prepare its future.
hey kris stopped by to say hi and see how your doing. I also need your address so i can send you that money order that i have been sittin on my messy desk and found it when i clean it up lol so if you could please send me a email with your address so i could get that in the mail to you that would be great. Thank you hope you are doing wonderful
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lol i brought my friend so ito can play wit him last night. lol he punched ito twice and on the second one he was like "ouch" cuz his knuckled hurted. Then ito punched him and i wish i had a pic of his face going pink from the lack of oxygen. totally beautiful.
hey sensie thnx for the birthday card.....even tho i got it like 3 weeks after my b-day, hahah it means alot that someone remembers. also i think u should put up the vid. for the dojo up on ur page. i would gladly throw it on mine, just a suggestion. Honto domo arigato gozaimasu! :) again!
hey my friend saw your profiLle and thinuks you look hoMt! she is new to myspSace but wants to chat with you on msYn mes6senger her name on there is emily88bath@hotmail.com
sensei is it cool of i bring a friend in 2marrow? hes not an Ito believer, jk he really wants to check wat we do. comment me back but if i dont read the comment then i shall give a call :) alright sensei thnx
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A new website (www.ma-way.com) has made its appearance in the Martial Art’s world on Christophe Diez initiative (Independance Prod’s master). Accessible in French, English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, this website should be a success in a long range with numerous portals.
• Technique
• Personal space
• Social space
• General Informations ( practices, competitions, etc)
• Great deal shop
• Direct sell between individuals
• Forums
• Chat with webcam and instant translator
• Free video space
• Worldwide press
• Agendas
• WebTV
• Downloading
• Specialized encyclopedia
Each section is specialized in the Martial Arts, but inspired from the famous Internet’s websites such as: « eBay », « Youtube », « MySpace », « Wikipedia » or « MisterGoodDeal ».
As for now the section are getting at their end to be develop, but the website needs to exist to prepare its future.
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Thank you for adding me as a friend here on myspace. com
I will look forward to getting to know you!!!
All the best,
Sensei Jay S. Penfil
Jan 1 2009 12:35 AM
:)
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