Sorry for the newsletter delay; it is September, yes, but this is the August Newsletter! The August Striking Post is already up, and we will send another newsletter when the September post is published.

First off, this month’s Striking Post kicks off a series that sensei is writing about his various senseis over the years. We will also be adding pictures to the stories where available. The first one is about Yamazaki Sensei, the current head of Japan Keishinkan. You can read it here:

YAMAZAKI SENSEI by Sensei Espinoza In the next few months I am going to be introducing some of my Senseis. This month I will be writing about Yamazaki Sensei, 8th degree black belt and head of Japan/US keishinkan. Yamazaki Eiichi was born on August 26, 1947 (happy birthday Sensei), As a school boy he trained in Judo and Kendo, for …

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Congratulations to Mike Ransom, one of Boise Kei Shin Kan’s black belts, on his second straight MMA victory! Mike took down and submitted his opponent in 35 seconds. Mike also trains with fellow Keishinkan Ricky Steele, and they both also train with Combat Fitness in Boise, Idaho. Here is a highlight video from the fight series that night:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbiHXlHAsi8

Last month, Sensei Espinoza was approached by author Gary Parker. Mr Parker is writing a book called “Hidden Treasures”, which acts as a national guidebook to traditional dojos in the United States. The author grew up in Okinawa, and trains with Goshukan in Colombus, OH. More information will come out as the project progresses!

See you in class,

Pete

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Sensei Isaac Espinoza, Branch Chief, US Keishinkan

a division of Japan Keishinkan