YUSON HAWAIIAN KENPO No. 7 NEWS LETTER

YUSON HAWAIIAN KENPO
NEWS LETTER
No. 7
Professor Yuson
WORDS FROM PROFESSOR
August, 2006
WEAPONS
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Many students in the martial arts are attracted to weapons training. This is
normal, because the martial art weapons appear more deadly then empty hand
training. Even though weapons training are a part of YHK, it takes a back seat
to empty hand training. If a student has not developed the skills with their
hands, they can never hope to become an expert with a weapon. All the weapon
techniques are extensions of the hands! In fact, most of the movements with
the weapons came from the hand techniques. A student can not walk down the
street with his or her weapon, so it is unlikely they will be able to use it for self
defense. This is one of the reasons why YHK stresses stick weapons as the
primary weapon. It is more likely a student will be able to find an object on the
street that they will be able to use as a stick weapon, such as a broom,
hammer, or something of this nature. It is important for us in YHK to keep the
weapon arts alive and not let them be lost in time. Training with weapons is
important and can teach the student many things. However it is important for
the instructors to make sure each student understands that with out the
mastering of the basic empty hand techniques, it will be impossible for them to
become a master of the weapons.
Professor Blevins
8th. Degree Red Belt
Kumu Lua
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FLORIDA
PROFESSOR BLEVINS
Professor Blevins and student David Snook traveled to Kentucky where the
Professor observed classes and conducted training. This was also a chance
for the Professor to meet the students and get to know them as well as for
them to get to meet him. The Professor was very impressed with the training
and the conduct of the Kentucky students and he felt this was a great visit.
Professor Blevins continued on to Ohio, where he observed the training and
taught classes. During this time Master Behm, was awarded the title of
Master, and presented his 6th. Degree Red/White Belt. There were four Brown
Belts promoted to 1st. Degree Black Belt as well as several colored belts by
Professor Blevins. This trip was a very successful trip for YHK, Professor
Yuson would be very proud of what is happening with his branch.
Randy Lee, a Blue Belt under the Professor traveled to Hawaii, where he and
his family were able to see two of the islands. Randy said they had a great time
and can’t wait to return.
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OHIO
MASTER JEFF BEHM
The first week of July, 2006 was a very good week for Yuson Hawaiian Kenpo.
Master Behm and his students hosted a large welcome home Professor party
that was second to none. His students and their families went out of their way
to make Professor Blevins and Dave Snook feel welcome and respected. This
is a true example of the Ohana sprit that we talk so much about.
During this party Professor Blevins awarded Sensei Behm with the title of
Master Instructor and presented him with his 6th. Degree Red/White Belt and
an YHK plaque. Master Behm has been training for 27 years under the
Professor!
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Professor awarding Master Behm
4th. Of July party
On the 8th. of July 2006 Professor Blevins with a Black Belt Board consisting of
Master Behm, Chief Instructor Bernie Voss, 2nd. Degree Black Belt Brad
Farmer, and 1st. Degree Black Belt Galan Rhoads conducted a black belt testing.
After a grueling 10 hour testing, four new Black Belts were promoted. This is
the largest number of Black Belts that have been promoted at one time in YHK
history.
New Yuson Hawaiian Kenpo Black Belts
(Left to right) Rob Cupp, Terry Wilhelm, Master Behm, Norman Zavelo, Chris Windnagel
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KENTUCKY
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR BERNARD VOSS
The first week in July Chief Instructor Voss played host to Professor Blevins
and his student David Snook. During this time the Professor conducted classes
and visited with Chief Instructor Voss and his students. Steve one of Chief
Instructor’s students invited them to his home and served a fantastic meal and
showed great Ohana.
Chief Instructor Voss and his student’s journed to Ohio for the Black Belt
promotion and party that followed. Chief Instructor Voss set on the Black Belt
Promotion Board grading and keeping a watchful eye on the Canadates. During
his stay in Ohio, Professor Blevins promoted Sensei Voss to Chief Instructor of
Yuson Hawaiian Kenpo. This is a very important position, some very good
martial artist have held it in the passed. This promotion puts Chief Instructor
Voss in the number three position in the YHK. All of your YHK Ohana send our
congratulations to him.
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Professor Blevins and Chief Instructor Voss
with Carl and Steve in Kentucky
AFGHANISTAN
Rico (center) with to of his friends
Rico is still training and would like to try for his belt soon. You can bet he
takes his training serious, because any day in Afghanistan you may have to use
it. This is something that the Professor learned while living there, things we
take for granted here in the states, Rico fights for each day. Let all of us in the
YHK Ohana (family) keep him in our prays. If you want to email Rico, please do
but remember it may that a few days for him to get back to you due to his
location.
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YUSON HAWAIIAN KENPO
EVENTS
2007
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Professor Blevins planning trip to Hawaii
2007
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Planning our first annual YHK camp in August. (Location to
Be determined)
LUA O KAIHEWALU
Olohe is doing fine and in good health and continues to teach his art of Lua all
over the United States. Professor Blevins continues to train in Olohe’s art and
plans to pass this art to hisYHK students. Professor Blevins corresponds with
Olohe regular and is making plans to either bring Olohe to Florida or travel to
California to train. Olohe does several seminars a month, and is still going
strong. Olohe has written his first book on Lua and will be out soon (Kaihewalu
Lua).
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Pahoa Kookoo
Hawaiian word – Pahoa Kookoo is a malti-purpose weapon made of wood. It is
used as a staff, spear and a locking/breaking weapon.
Olohe’s Seminars
September 16, 2006 (Saturday)
11:30am - 2:30pm
1360 Logan Ave., Unit #108
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Instructor: Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu
Lua Seminar
Hawaiian Lua Open Hand and Weapon Techniques
Host: Soke David Dye
(714) 557-6372
October 7, 2006 (Saturday)
Concord, California
Instructor: Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu
Lua Seminar
Hawaiian Lua Open Hand and Weapon Techniques
Host: Kumu Lua Carlos De Leôn
(925) 200-2075 -
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KAJUKENBO NEWS
None at this time
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Mr. Farmer & Mr. Jackson as Brown Belt’s, Professor Blevins in the background
WORDS OF WISDOM
Action is born of quiet!
Zen
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