Dear Sensei John, In 6 short weeks, you were able to do the impossible! When we brought Chris up to Sacramento to be coached by you, it was not with the intention that he would medal at the World’s, it was so he would be prepared for that level of competition both mentally and physically. Although he is a pretty good athlete, kumite has not been a big part of his training, and he had a lot to learn (and unlearn). I can’t thank you enough for the gift you have given my son, the pride and life-long sense of achievement that a Bronze medal at the World Karate Championships brings. My wife and I send you our sincere gra titude for the effort and wisdom you brought to Chris, it made all the difference in the world. Sincerely, Thomas W. Wellbrook, D.C.

USK woo hoo!

Hello sensei John. I hope everythin is goin good; karate, your family and your health. Sensei John, Im soon to become a sensei myself. I really hope so, i have the feelin' that i can be responsible enough to open my own dojo and teach the students skills that are helpful in life. I know that is alot of dedication aswell. Sensei Robert is doin' really good by the way. Karate is one way of gettin rid off borders and politics.

Sensei John, We missed you here in the Palm Springs area at Sensei Jesse Canado's event. I saw some students of your and it was nice to see them compete! Hope to see you next year! BTW check out the ... The International Martial Arts Channel! AKA: Dojoproshop Channel http://youtube.com/DOJOPROSHOP http://jp.youtube.com/DOJOPROSHOP http://hk.youtube.com/DOJOPROSHOP http://de.youtube.com/DOJOPROSHOP http://fr.youtube.com/DOJOPROSHOP http://ru.youtube.com/DOJOPROSHOP http://es.youtube.com/DOJOPROSHOP http://it.youtube.com/DOJOPROSHOP http://uk.youtube.com/DOJOPROSHOP

Hello Sensei John. Very nice site. Gillian wants to be instructed by you... :-) What does the summer schedule look like for classes? Let us know.

hey sensei just wanted to say hi, and that the website looks great! -alex bough

Sensei John, I missed you for last few years in HI... I was not able to get there due to my work schedule... I hope to get there next Thanksgiving. I will plan to come up for your tournament if work allows me! Nevertheless, check out the website: http://www.dojoproshop.com we use this service for our student if they need gear we dont havre in stock.

nice site :) been along time since I last took karate

Hello Senseis John and Derek, I have attended your tournament for the last two years,and it is always a big highlight for my year.The level of competition,the atmosphere,and the organization of your event is superb.Unfortunately,I will not be able to make the trip down from Vancouver,BC this year.I just wanted to say congratulations on your new dojo,and another successful tournament.I hope I'll be able to make it in 2008! Sincerely, Brian Purves Westwood Goju Ryu

Hey Sensei! The new dojo looks great! Too bad my pictures so ugly!!!! Anyways....sorry for missing the last practice. After looking at all the pictures I feel kinda sad. :( But hope this years IKF tournament goes well and i'll see you soon! Buddha Head.....or Yoshi......or Chun........is that all?