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Chicago, IL US - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 02:16:27 (CDT)
osu!!,
I really enjoyed your site. especially keeping the torch alive of our masters teachings Funakoshi sensei.
Keep up the good work,
kyle watson sr.
shodan shotokan- karate do
shodan daito ryu akijitsu
kyle watson sr. <kwatson@godfathers.com>
omaha, ne USA - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 13:03:13 (CDT)
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Washington, DC USA - Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 21:39:26 (CDT)
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London, Kent England - Friday, May 31, 2002 at 04:39:33 (CDT)
Hi! I'm doing research on the word " MIKI " and was wondering if you could tell me what it means in your culture and language.
donna hall <d.hall5@juno.com>
oak creek, wi USA - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 17:21:29 (CDT)
GLAD YOU ARE BACK. GOOD HONEST MAG.
KAMIKAZE USA <INFO@KAMIKAZEUSA.COM>
FAIRMONT, WV USA - Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 14:07:18 (CDT)
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Tanya <do@efficientit.com>
Reston, VA USA - Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 09:43:18 (CDT)
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Andy Sanchez
Andy Sanchez <Sanchezas2002@Yahoo.com>
San Antonio, TX USA - Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 17:22:37 (CDT)
Happy hello! I very much enjoyed exploring your website. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, insight and creativity with the world. =D
Love and light,
Mari
Mariko Kobayashi <ai@japan.co.jp>
Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Nihon - Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 23:21:09 (CDT)
Very good webpage you have here, and best greetings to all your visitors.
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Some good informations and much more.

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Akranes, ICELAND - Monday, April 08, 2002 at 19:19:21 (CDT)
Esta es una de las página smás completas que he encontrado en la web. Desde Venezuela les envío un cordial saludo a todos y mis sinceras f elicitaciones. Sensei JOse Moreno.
Zanshin Karate DO.
Jose Moreno <zanshinve@hotmail.com>
Barquisimeto, Lara Venezuela - Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 14:54:03 (CDT)
well i just like to sign thanks for the info which can help with my homework bye and peace...one
chokeahoe <zulu60426>
emporia, ks USA - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 19:03:44 (CST)
Bill, your site has always been great on the eyes and a regular storehouse of information. please don't stop the wonderful things you're doing.
Raymond McRinna <rmcrinna@bellsouth.net>
North Charleston, SC USA - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 17:28:07 (CST)
Hi all! The pictures of the new dojo look great! I've moved to Chapel Hill to attend UNC and I'm working out at the campus shotokan club. Nice group of people. If interested in traditional Philipino martial arts there's a modern Arnis seminar coming to RTP, for details http://www.LorisWebsite.com. Also, for some nice stories/essays see http://www.CraigHyatt.com/philosophy.html.
Best wishes, and keep up the training!
Craig Hyatt <Craig@CraigHyatt.com>
Morrisville, NC USA - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 07:50:25 (CST)
Great website
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David Alston <dj_alston@hotmail.com>
La Grange, NC USA - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 09:13:03 (CST)
Great Site! Would love to have you all come join us for the Modern Arnis Summer Camp ! www.loriswebsite.com/marppio.htm Hope to see everyone there! It would be an honor to meet you.
Lori Harwood <Lori@LorisWebsite.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 18:50:48 (CST)
Hello, there. Hope all is well with you. As a graphic artist had to say yours'is smashing
Catherine Lake
Los Angeles, CA USA - Monday, February 11, 2002 at 13:31:27 (CST)
Hey Website owner. Just wanted to say hi. I mean hey.
Catherine Lake
Greenbay, Wis USA - Monday, February 11, 2002 at 12:25:13 (CST)
Dear Bill,
Just had a look at your site. Looks good, apart from the pictures of an extremely sinister looking man wearing a dark moustache and a multi-coloured belt :)
Best Regards,
Bashful Bob McMahon
Bob McMahon <bob@aka.com.au>
Brisbane, QLD Australia - Friday, February 08, 2002 at 01:20:32 (CST)
cool
niall
USA - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 15:06:08 (CST)
hey hey y'all
nice stuff you got going on all up in this plalace
me
- Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 11:17:38 (CST)
SHITO RYU KARATE DO OF CROATIA
IVICA HEREKOVIĆ <ivica.herekovic@vz.hinet.hr>
Varaždin, Croatia Europa - Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 16:53:17 (CST)
Hi friends. I just want to say that your Website looks pretty nice. So if you get a minute visit my website Manung Tao Martial Arts http://www.manung.com greetings SIFU MATT
Sifu Matt Russo <manung@email.com>
Mercer County, NJ USA - Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 18:42:55 (CST)
Hi from www.CraigHyatt.com!
Craig
USA - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 19:34:37 (CST)
I'm a guy who loves these Samurias by what I've read.But I would like also to learn the martial-arts of it.Until then,I just have to keep on reading.
Wendell Peters <wendelljoelpeters@hotmail.com>
Arima, 00 Trinidad and Tobago - Friday, November 23, 2001 at 16:01:40 (CST)
I'm a guy who loves these Samurias by what I've read.But I would like also to learn the martial-afts of it.Until then,I just have to keep on reading.
Wendell Peters <wendelljoelpeters@hotmail.com>
Arima, 00 Trinidad and Tobago - Friday, November 23, 2001 at 16:01:02 (CST)
Great website! Great magazine! We're looking forward to more wonderful publications.
Errol & Ruth Ann Mahoney <shotokankpb@bellsouth.net>
Jupiter, FL USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 09:54:38 (CST)
Thanks for the great pictures!
Beth and Sara Rechenmacher <Evil2Good@aol.com>
Chicago, Il USA - Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 13:37:19 (CDT)
sorry I've been away but I got very sick and hope you call me soon. Pj# 919-489-6158 call for details!
pj sabb <pjsa911@aol.com>
durham, nc USA - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 09:46:34 (CDT)
Nice site...
fonts <jqqiqej@sunsgame.com>
USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 18:27:32 (CDT)
i am looking for info on samurias and there codes. what it took to become a samuria.
jonathan <kaptbrown@aol.com>
bay minette, al USA - Saturday, August 04, 2001 at 22:45:56 (CDT)
ciao!
claudio novajolli <novajolc@lloydadriatico.it>
trieste, italy - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 07:11:22 (CDT)
VERY NICE, I'VE ALWAYS BEEN IMPRESS WITH YOUR WORK.
DJ JOHNSTON <djuschamp@msn.com>
NEW YORK, NY USA - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 15:45:47 (CDT)
"Man will do many things to get himself loved; he will do all things to get himself envied." -Mark Twain
Jenny Simpson
Hoboken, NJ USA - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 12:34:43 (CDT)
Killer Web Site!
Excellent Magazine.
Angel Lemus <zentokukai@mac.com>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 18:16:37 (CDT)
Osu Bill. Good site and definitely one of the best I've visited. Will be back!!
Eric Pike <ksksydney@optushome.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia. - Saturday, June 09, 2001 at 03:09:41 (CDT)
I think you did a good job on this site Bill!!!
Brandon Thomas <thomasb1us@yahoo.com>
Cary, NC USA - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 14:24:15 (CDT)
This is the first time visiting this site. I saw it on a news
paper that was produced by you.
Roger Trimm <rstrimm@ibl.bm>
Bermuda - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 21:50:56 (CDT)
hey this is a great site could someone e-mail me the information about the samurai code befor this friday its 4/24/01 i need it for a report on the martial arts thank you
miguel sanchez <sholinjr@yahoo.com>
lkhgf, lkj USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 17:39:02 (CDT)
Great Site - I like the resources. Love to see more on the history.
Iris Arroyo <irisjade@hotmail.com>
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 01:58:55 (CDT)
Your we bsite leads the way in Professionalism, Excellent Literature and amazing pictures..Excellent what more can I say
Anthoni Everitt <tskf2001@aol.com>
London, UK - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 08:49:36 (CDT)
The site is one of the best "Designed" sites from both a appearance standpoint as well as from a usability standpoint. Many KUDO'S!!!
Jeff Reach <usamatc@be-enterprises.com>
Ft. Myers, FL USA - Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 17:13:56 (CST)
This is best karate-do web page in net.Tank you.
Cagdas AGUN <cagdas.agun@undp.org>
Ankara, TURKEY - Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 06:36:15 (CST)
Very very nice-
The photos are great!
Richard Schwinn <Schwinrt@muohio.edu>
Oxforrd, OH USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 10:48:54 (CST)
Well done in the traditional arts. You & guest are invited to visit; KarateShorinKan: Traditional Okinawan Karate http://www.karateshorinkan.com
David Rogers <senseidavid@karateshorinkan.com>
Paso Robles, CA USA - Monday, February 19, 2001 at 15:55:24 (CST)
Very interesting!
Cheers from London
Pavle Spoljaric
<PavleSpoljaric@lycos.com
>
London
, UK - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 04:06:05 (CST)
I am working and got bored. I am not sure what path brought me to your site, but since your have a guest book, I thought I would add a comment!
Tim Pashly
San Diego, California USA - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 08:36:35 (CST)
I like this site.Congratulations!
Tudorel Simion <abkd_montreal@hotmail.com>
.Montreal, Qc CANADA - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 17:17:47 (CST)
Hi Tito Bill! We're all very excited to receive the copies of your own published magazine, that is the AMERICAN SAMURAI. Now here I am visiting your website and it's so cool! Every news details about karate events and pictures are here. I also sent Senen your e-mail addres so he can visit your website and see for himself how awesome your web is. Our best regards to Tita Milen and of course the handsome Ryan. Love,Best Wishes, and Good Luck from all of us: Lil, Toning, Punay, Yvonne, May, Starling and kids. PS... Louie and Jonathan are already with Senen in New Jersey. Thanks and God bless!
Starling Chaves Singalivo <Rats68@iloilo.net>
Iloilo City, Philippines - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 01:04:00 (CST)
i like your magazine becouse i can see some friend's i have in it. can you give me john fonseca e-mail.
francisco martinez <patotas60@hotmail.com>
tijuana, b.c. mexico - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 02:55:30 (CST)
Bill,
Thw new site is wonderfully informative and I can hardly wait to subscribe.
Patrick McCarthy <bujin@bigpond.com>
Brisbane, Qld Australia - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 20:18:58 (CST)
cool
sean
USA - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 09:40:03 (CST)
Nice site, Really impressive. Keep up the great work.
Bill MacCumbee <wrldjjitsu@angelfire.com>
Walterboro, SC USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 19:28:01 (CST)
The site looks great and the pictures are incredible.
James Stahl <jjjstahl>
Dana Point, CA USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 16:40:44 (CST)
Great Website,
I wanted to thank you for serving the sport of Karate in the Nation I truelly respect what you are doing.
Taleb El Bekkali <elbekkalitaleb@yahoo.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 02:57:34 (CST)
This is a Great Website!!!!!! I really enjoy it!!!!!
Kenny Inami <iaau01@aol.com>
Hoffman Estates, IL USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 18:56:08 (CST)
judo is cool!
jenna meeks
apex, NC USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 07:45:54 (CST)
Hey Sensei,
My family and I wish you another great year. I am now taking Shotokan here in Walterboro under Sensei Jim Nordheim. I am really enjoying it. I love the traditional Arts. I'm so glad to have another NKF tournament(yours), to go to on our coast. We really need them here in the south especially. I am looking forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks, and again, "awesome site,and great Magazine." w/respect God Bless CLC
Christina Crank <pipecrk@lowcountry.com>
Walterboro, SC USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 01:56:01 (CST)
Welcome to the American Samurai Website. Come back often to see exciting new photos and karate events.
Vince Choo
Kuala Lumpur, WL Malaysia - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 22:21:27 (CST)
Hi, Bill! Hi, Jenni! Just figured I'd check things out!
still new to these whiz-bang contraptions, so bear with me...
Hope to see you next trip to Ral. Got some trophies from the
old Apex dojo closing their owners did not pick up.
-George
george c gray III <gcgrayiii@yahoo.com >
Richmond, VA USA - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 14:12:50 (CST)
Very compliment for your site. From Davide Benetello World and Europe Karate Champion. From Italy
www.davidebenetello.com
Davide Benetello <benetel@tin.it>
Gorizia, Italy - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 08:02:14 (CST)
great to see things like this hope we can all one time or another train with each other at some point in our karate life. i train here in saskatchewan canada at MIDWEST KARATE
under the guidence of sensei mark minarik we also have a web site we would like for all of you to come visit it located at www.midwestkarate.com hope to one day meet you all. yours in karate phil boyer
phil boyer <phil_boyer@hotmail.com>
saskatoon, sk canada - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 14:58:34 (CDT)
Nice site
Hugh Hastings <hugh@kylekarate.com>
Ayr, Scotland - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 13:10:47 (CDT)
When are you going to put up the photos and results for 2000 Nationals. Your viewers have been waiting for some time.
George Minah <inah111@aol.com>
viejo, CA USA - Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 22:45:29 (CDT)
I've enjoyed reading Bill Bly's remarks through the Shotokan newsgroup. I enjoy seeing that there are many institutions dedicated to the true nature of the martial arts.
John Eliason <johnelia@netins.net>
Kanawha, IA USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 12:03:43 (CDT)
Osu!!!
master www.kyokushinkai.boom.ru <www.kyokushinkai.boom.ru>
USA - Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 08:21:57 (CDT)
Osu!!!
master
USA - Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 08:16:58 (CDT)
Browsing and impressed at your work. A great value to all serious martial artist.
Del Saito <tkogp@internetcds.com>
Grants Pass, OR USA - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 21:34:58 (CDT)
Bill,
Hopefully we will see you tomorrow night and will have my four kids all of whom are advancing well in Tae Kwon Do and are good at paying attention.
We may also bring a neighborhood boy who may be interested.
We will also be certain to bring a check as long as there is no contract.
Jim
Jim Doherty
USA - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 12:29:29 (CDT)
I am new to NC and am seeking a judo/juijuisu organization.
I live in Durham
New to NC <to_nc@yahoo.com>
Durham, NC USA - Saturday, August 26, 2000 at 16:06:16 (CDT)
Did you know Norman C.Dribelbis,Shodan Director,AAKF?
This in the late 70's or early 80's.
Steven A. Morgan <MBeerking2@cs.com>
Pittsboro, n.c. USA - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 16:18:47 (CDT)
Please e-mail me your tuition for your dojo. Thanks, Bobbie :-)
Bobbie Reynold-Sherrill <bobbies@email.unc.edu>
Durham, NC USA - Saturday, August 19, 2000 at 10:07:45 (CDT)
I really enjoy reading the "American Samurai." I especially like the articles written by the great martial artists from Japan, my Mother's homeland and where I was raised as the majority of my childhood.
Bobbie Sherrill <bobbies@email.unc.edu>
Durham, NC USA - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 17:08:14 (CDT)
Great web page, but when were you guys planning to update it. There have been many competitions you have not covered including 2000 nationals and national team reports that a lot of us are interested to rea about. Maybe an article about this years national team and their potential for worlds in Germany. Just some ideas...update soon please.
Joe Grader <Grader@hotmail.com>
USA - Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at 12:59:32 (CDT)
Great site! I hope that you guys will be covering the 2000 nationals in sacramento. It was a wonderful tournament and I'm excited to see some photos and summaries. Keep up the good work!
Milo gramme <milo@aol.com>
mission viejo, CA USA - Friday, August 04, 2000 at 01:24:52 (CDT)
I will try to bring my boys tomorrow night and may bring my youngest son who is a beginner at age 5.
The other two are an 11 yr. old green and a nine year old yellow 2.
Jim Doherty <jim.doherty@voithfabrics.com>
Raleigh , N.C. USA - Monday, July 31, 2000 at 18:44:33 (CDT)
Great Site!
PageCrafters.net
- Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 01:56:11 (CDT)
I have recently moved to the U.S. form England and have three boys in Judo. One is a green belt,one is a yellow three and one will be new to the sport.
Please send schedule and rates.
Thanks for your help.
James E. Doherty <jim.doherty@voithfabrics.com>
Raleigh, N.C. USA - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 14:42:14 (CDT)
I am wondering if anyone out here can send me some information on Camp Budo in Burlington, or how I can get information. Thank You.
Rachael Tipton <Gi rat25@cs.com>
Asheville, NC USA - Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 20:28:21 (CDT)
Cool Site, Nice work. Keep up the spirit.
Bill MacCumbee <wrldjjitsu@angelfire.com>
Walterboro, SC USA - Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 21:53:05 (CDT)
Bill -- I think the site is just great as are your photographs. I look forward to seeing more of them. -- Best, Pat
Pat Caulfield <pcaulfield@att.net>
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 22:10:29 (CDT)
Bill,Great Site...Dont Forget To Keep The Faith!
>^,,^<
- Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 20:22:01 (CDT)
Very professional web page! One of the finest I have visited. Looking forward to a trip to your Dojo with Professor Cates for a visit.
John Moore <jmoore@netpath.net>
Burlington, NC USA - Sunday, June 04, 2000 at 21:45:38 (CDT)
We Are Chiku BuKai of Waynesboro, Virginiq. We are the students of the late Soke Shogo Kuniba and his style
of Kuniba-Ha Shito Ryu as well as Goshen Budo. Thank you
for letting us visit your site.
C Thom Dillon, Tashi <shogo35209@cs.com>
Waynesboro, Va. USA - Monday, May 22, 2000 at 22:30:24 (CDT)
Great job on the tourney.It was well organized.Only one suggestion, have some fruit(apples,bananas,etc)in either small fruit cups or plain. Hope to see you in California. We all enjoy your new magazine also. W/Respect...Christina
Christina Crank <pipecrk@lowcountry.com>
Walterboro, SC USA - Monday, May 22, 2000 at 06:26:56 (CDT)
Hi we are from the Austrliain Samuria Karate, Dimond Valley Dojo in Melbourne Victoria,
Bryan is a blue belt, and Richard is a red belt, we train under Sensei Rad & Sensei Miki.
Just poped in to say Hi.
Bryan and Richard <rikard_thexder@hotmail.com>
Melb, Vic Australia - Monday, May 15, 2000 at 08:11:46 (CDT)
A big change since my visit, many congratulations
Terry Allen <terry_m_allen@hotmail.com>
USA - Sunday, May 07, 2000 at 07:50:36 (CDT)
Bill,
I really like the slick graphics and music on the updated
site. Congratulations on the newsletter, too. I am proud
to be a part of American Samurai. Even as a beginner, I
can still recognize the high quality of karate you guys
teach and practice. I look forward to training with you
for many years, and maybe one day representing you in
a tournament.
-Craig
Craig Hyatt <CraigHyatt@yahoo.com>
raleigh, nc USA - Monday, May 01, 2000 at 06:48:10 (CDT)
Very nice site.
Good work and "pratica" to everybody. A big ciao from Italy
Massimo <bedini@libero.it>
Urbino, ITALIA - Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 15:08:27 (CDT)
This is a very nice place !
Protector 1uno <spavle@nightmail.com>
Gospic, Li Croatia - Friday, April 07, 2000 at 03:28:42 (CDT)
Hey Gabe, I hope you are doing well. Send me an E-Mail and let me know about your music. Take care buddy.
Ray George <mostfab@aol.com>
OCEANSIDE- Hempstead, N.Y. USA - Friday, March 24, 2000 at 13:41:03 (CST)
I trained under Ticky Donovan and Helen Raye in Barking, East London. Think I'll pay you a visit!!
Geoff Hegedus <geoff.hegedus@fdminc.com>
Apex, NC USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 22:35:09 (CST)
great pictures from the tournament in february. See you at the school
Gabe <Somebody35@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 22:33:38 (CST)
I will be moving back to the U.S. in July and have a 6th mon and a 10th mon age 9 and 11and presently are BJA.
We look forward to visiting you on our trip to Raleigh in April.
Jim Doherty <jimimelu@aol.com>
Tockholes, England - Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 08:59:19 (CST)
Bill, After visiting your dojo, I would like to say that I am very impressed. I really liked the tatami mats. It was the first time I've ever seen them actually used. Thank you for the book on C.D.T., I believe that the concept of minimal force is or should be confluent with martial arts. Thanks and good fortune!
Kevin R <kpr@ipass.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 15:42:38 (CST)
Nice web site you have here. It's nice to see so many Shotokan clubs throughout the world. I train at the University of South Florida Karate Club. Come visit us at http://ctr.usf.edu/shotokan
Tony Delavan
Tampa, FL USA - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 10:39:28 (CST)
HI GABE AND CAMI GOOD LUCK FROM JOSEPH
JOSEPH TOTINO <SALIET290>
OCEANSIDE, NY USA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 15:04:42 (CST)
I am an Instructor of the Tokonara family tradition. My teacher is Hideki Yamatora Tokonara. He is the current head of the Tokonaragoya. He lives in Aomori City, Japan.
I hold the rank of Godan. My school is located in Wichita Kansas. Thank you for you attention.
Jake Martin Tora Lawson <Tokonara@abudokan.every1.com>
Wichita, Ks USA - Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 21:56:17 (CST)
this is a great site and I will be stopping by in the near future, possibly tonight. I am new to the area and have a interest in judo.
PJ Sabb
chapel hill , nc USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 14:56:55 (CST)
Have been online now for 9 hours, and what a tremendous find of Shotokan and other style gems. Began training in 1968 and have some photos and rare books I would like to share with my new found fraternity of martial artists. Nice to see so many enthusiasts in so many places in the world...whereever you go, there we are!!!!! What a great site and continue the fine work!!!!!
Wayne Gaskins <Jka4meaol.com>
Philadelphia, Pa USA - Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 05:45:15 (CST)
Karate's katas are graet
Luca Cutolo <dalamar.wizard@usa.net>
Roma, Italy Europe - Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 11:51:34 (CST)
B, Sante!
Milen <m.reyesbly@worldnet.att.net>
Cary, NC USA - Thursday, December 02, 1999 at 15:08:00 (CST)
I am fairly new to the area and can't find traditional karate. I am a 6th Degree B/B Matsubayahi Shorin-Ryu and very traditional. I would like to come vist your Dojo It looks very good to me. Most of all it looks legit.
Jon Bennett Roku-Dan <Yamabushikai@webtv.net>
Middlesex, NC USA - Sunday, October 31, 1999 at 13:07:30 (CST)
Good Site. If you would like to see some judo photos your welcome to click above.
Good Luck.
Dave Quinn <Dave@worldjudo.org>
London, U.K. - Sunday, October 17, 1999 at 10:20:38 (CDT)
Not the page I was looking for but very interesting. I studied Wado Ryu for some very good years and currentky study Mui Tai. Can let me know if there are any instructors in Scotland. Keep on kicking. Jock
PAUL KIRWAN <paul@kirwan.fsnet.co.uk>
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 09:09:45 (CDT)
Alot of great new things are happening at American Samurai! Keep posted for the latest news on upcoming events, such as seminars and guests! And thanks for stopping by! Please sign our guestbook, so we know who you are!
Jenni Stephens <JenniS@egns.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 16:06:22 (CDT)
What an interesting find. Photos are great!
Karen North <jimx@gotnet.net>
Stockton, CA USA - Sunday, September 05, 1999 at 07:37:32 (CDT)
Enjoyed browsing your site, keep up the good work.
Dr. Ronald J. Conn <sensei10@yahoo.com>
Portsmouth, OH USA - Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at 23:12:31 (CDT)
I loved your site... at the SC tourney, the pics you have
taken of the young girl fighting the boy was really great
( the greenbelt was from our school ). I competed in the 13
year old female advanced divisions. Kyoshi Abele always has a good Tournament.
Congrats on the wins in WVa. I placed 2nd in Kumite there.
Welcome to the USA-NKF. Hope to Make your seminar. Please
keep me up to date on your events. W/Respect....CLC
Christina Crank <pipecrk@lowcountry.com>
Walterboro, SC USA - Monday, August 09, 1999 at 01:22:04 (CDT)
Just wanted to say a big thank you to all the folks that we met, trained and competed with at Nationals this year. The best tournament I have ever been to, with excellent spirit. I hope the next year brings much more of the same spirit and growth. Osu! HenryJ
Henry Norris <hjnorris@bellsouth.net>
Raleigh, NC USA - Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at 11:52:27 (CDT)
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR PERFORMANCE AT THE USA-NKF NATIONALS. The participants and their dojo mates who assisted them in their training and all the instructors can take pride in the Triangle Club's performance. There is a thread of kinship that runs through Triangle that will remain intact thru good times and not-so-good times. You are special people Triangle, capable of great things....
Bill Goodall <whgx@yahoo.com>
Greensboro, NC USA - Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at 19:39:58 (CDT)
BEST WISHES to all of you at Triangle.... keep going.
Poseban pozdrav Iliji.
Zeljko
Zeljko Krizanic <z.krizanic@gte.net>
Akron, Oh USA - Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at 00:01:03 (CDT)
Hi Billy nice page nicly done hope to see you soon take care say hi to the family for us
Tom Patin <TPatin@AOL.com>
Riverside, Ca. USA - Saturday, July 03, 1999 at 10:01:01 (CDT)
Hey bill, long time no see. Hope to be back up there soon.
Just got the computer and I'm trying it out.
Travis Poe <travisp@mindspring.com>
Youngsville, NC USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 20:20:52 (CDT)
Thanks a bunch to Jenni for salvaging my first efforts at building a web page. She gave me some good advice. She is a real professional, as evidenced by your web site. All you 'surfing seniors' who are inactive now, I wish you would take a look at my page. Maybe it will give you some motivation to get active again. BEST WISHES to all of you at Triangle....
Bill Goodall <whgx@yahoo.com>
Greensboro, NC USA - Tuesday, June 08, 1999 at 14:18:26 (CDT)
Just looking around. I like what you have done with your page.
Sensei Joseph Jundt <senseij@bellsouth.net>
Orange Park, FL USA - Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 08:22:55 (CDT)
hello i love judo and i just began studying with my sensei
armstrong and bill rader about six months ago any info or
feedback on local tournaments would be cool or just to talk
please write back.
bradley bailey <bbaileyaz@uswest.net>
phx, az USA - Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 23:00:22 (CDT)
I love Judo . I hope to go to the nationals in Irvine and San Deigo.
Steven Morrow
simi valley , ca USA - Thursday, May 06, 1999 at 16:30:36 (CDT)
For Bill Bly,
Nice site. I've been meaning to put together some minimal
site to promote our seminars and classes but I just haven't
found the time to do it. Seeing your site may have inspired
me to act.
Take Care
Bob
PS. Mas Tsurouka, often refered to as the Father of
Canadian Karate, will be in Rochester on June 19.
Bob Loce <RLoce@crt.xerox.com>
Rochester, NY USA - Friday, April 30, 1999 at 07:07:49 (CDT)
I love this kind of style of karate and I think its fun to learn...
Marc-Andre Paquette
USA - Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 14:35:18 (CDT)
Billy,
Just checking in with you to see if you are back from Vegas.
Still interested in those pics of Hiroshi Allen.
Jayme
Jayme McKinney <mckinnjr@tribe.nlu.edu>
Rayville, LA USA - Wednesday, April 07, 1999 at 17:43:58 (CDT)
I have been training Skotokan since 1982 in Baton Rouge and in Cincinnati. Since there are no Skotokan school I have been training with John Gaddy in Koski/Shito-ryu.I am in the process or perhaps relocating to Raleigh. Hope to check out your Dojo soon.
Scott Brady <bradysh@earthlink.net>
Annandale , NJ USA - Monday, March 29, 1999 at 22:31:36 (CST)
Just checking cruzin the net and found this. Well, see you on the mat!
David Withers <z548j@unb.ca>
Saint John , NB Canada - Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 19:00:55 (CST)
Hi, I was the Historian for the USJF for 24 years and now I am running through the web. dh
Dennis Helm Godan <PANDA30256@usa.net>
Rockford, Illinois USA - Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 19:23:45 (CST)
Just wanted to announce that we've made some great changes at our dojo! Come by and see the renovations! We're going to make some schedule changes over the next couple of weeks, and we're considering adding a new program! Keep checking out the website for more information! And thanks for signing/viewing our guestbook!!!!
Jenni Stephens <JenniS@egns.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Monday, March 15, 1999 at 12:24:20 (CST)
I'm 2 months away from blackbelt in Tae kwon do. I would like to learn a grappling art. Do you use contracts.
June Ellioitt <jlekicks@aol.com>
morrisville, nc USA -
NICE WEB SITE! JUST LOOKING AROUND TO KILL SOME TIME.
I STUDY SHOTOKAN MYSELF AND LIKE IT ALOT.
MY INSTRUCTOR IS MR. BORDON PLUNKETT AND HIS WEB SITE IS DOWN BELOW.
HERES OUR DOJO ADRESS IF YOU WANT TO KEEP IN TOUCH.
"JAPAN KARATE ASSOCIATION NORTH IOWA DOJO"
9 SECOND STREET NW
MASON CITY, IA 50401
b.plunk@niacc.cc.ia.us
ROUNGAROUN PHAIBOUN
MASON CITY, IA USA -
Bill,
I finally figured out how to spell samurai. Cool Web site. See you next week.
Glenn
Glenn Fowler <gafowler@unity.ncsu.edu>
Raleigh, NC USA -
NICE WEB SITE BILL. SEE YOU SOON TO CHECK IT OUT
MA
GINA BLY <USMC1953@FRONTIERNET.NET>
ROCHESTER, NY USA -
JUST HAVING A LOOK. REALLY LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON
COMPETITIONS IN LONDON, BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING.
HAPPY KARATEING!!!
STRIPEY
ENGLAND -
I would like to see more pictures of my nephew! Your camp-
ing trip looked like a lot of fun!
Debbie March <marchfamily>
Rochester, N Y USA -
NICE WEB SITE BILL
DAD
JAMES R BLY <USMC1953@FRONTIERNET.NET>
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK USA -
Hi Bill,
I was just visiting your web site and figured I would sign the guest book so you knew I was here. How was your trip back to NC?
Karen <kferrari@empire.state.ny.us>
Syracuse, NY USA -
Hi! Nice job on the site, Bill!
Jason R. Cryan <unah@mindspring.com>
Raleigh, NC USA -
i thought that the camping trip was fun.
kelsey may
raleigh, nc USA -
I find Shotokan an embodiment of many good arts. Also thanks to Bill Bly and his cool pics
Dave Mahnke <DaveM5472@aol.com>
DesMoines, IA USA -
Nice web page. I especially like the judo section. You should come to some tournaments in the midwest. There's a good one coming up on December 5 in Fondulac,Wisconsin, called Santa's Shiah. I'll be there. Keep promoting judo.
Jill Magrum <magr0003@metnet.edu>
Bloomington, MN USA -
Bill,Great Site...Dont Forget To Keep The Faith!
Anonymous
USA -
Judo regards from the other side of the Atlantic.
Miguel Nunes <j.m.nunes@sheffield.ac.uk>
Sheffield, -- UK -
I am Nikki Lancaster's father. I am interested in tournaments that might be in our area in Ohio, so Nikki can possible participate in. Thanks for having this web page so I can see my daughter.
Sincerely,
"D" Lancaster
"D" Lancaster <flechowicz@stratos.net>
Wickliffe, OH USA -
Great page, good work. May God bless you in this work and always keep you on the path, Remember always to stop learning is to die.
Renshi E. Clarke Dailey <AHPisBack@Aol.com>
Escondido, CA USA -
Great job on the web page Bill!!!
Jim Crissman <crissman@aol.com>
USA -
Nice set up! How about putting some little guy doing an ippon seoi-nage on there! Tell Sensei Ron, I hope he does well in recruiting "los compadres" in Apex...let me know if he needs a translator! Andale, pues!
Frank Castillo <fcastillo@lexile.com>
Raleigh, NC USA -
Great website!
Jennifer Rowe <jlr7501@glaxowellcome.com>
Cary, NC USA -
A great site, I look forward to visiting it often for updates. If you get a chance, visit a sister AAKF Dojo at http://www.MarinaKarateClub.com or ITKF headquarters at http://www.ITKF.org
John Heyl <John_Heyl@msn.com>
Culver City, CA USA -
I like the web page. It gives lots of info. I also love Mr. Bly's work.
Nicole <Tinuvie000@aol.com>
Youngsville, NC USA -
A really lovely front page. I love the little guy doing the flying kick! The buttons and whole appearance is very good.
Is the Judo club USJF, USJI, or USJA affiliated? Hope you'll come visit our club for tournaments and clinics!
Lisa <LitlJudoka@aol.com>
Brockport, NY USA -
Nice homepage!
Holly Stephens <Hollygons@mindspring.com>
Lawrenceville, GA USA -
Welcome to the American Samurai website! Please check back often for new
additions!!
Jenni Stephens <
JenniS@egns.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Sept. 1, 1998