Past Exhibitions and Seminars
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2005 Seminars

Carlisle, PA - April, 2005 Shihan Furgason taught a three Hour for Hanshi Washington. There was a good turn out resulting in two more dojos joining the AIKA.

Du Bois, PA. - April 2005 In spite of the blizzard there was a great turn out of excellent karate-ka. Shihan also sat on a promotion board. *

Santa Fe, NM - August 2005 Shihan was flown out to NM for the sole purpose of sitting on two promotion boards. There was time for personal training with Sensei Chris and Tracy Crumbacher. Congradulations are in store for Jo and Alex for their promotions to Sho-Dan and for Chris and Tracy Crumbacher's promotions to Yon-Dan. August also marks the five year aniversity of the Crumbachers joining the AIKA

Shihan Furgason will update as seminars are completed . *

2002 Shiai Series

Shiai #1 held January 2002 at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, 2600 Aldine Westfield, Houston, Texas Great Turn out - A good experience for all involved.

Shiai #2 held March 23, 2002 at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club In Houston, Texas - All Shiais are held on Saturdays. *

Shiai #3 held April 20, 2002 at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club In Houston, Texas- *

Shiai #4 will be held May 18, 2002 at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club In Houston, Texas - All Shiais are from 10:00AM - 2:00PM . *

2000 - FSIK Sponsored Seminars With Isshinryu Greats

Toby Cooling, Ju Dan
It was a pleasure to have Mr. Cooling here again. He covered kata, bunkai, preasure point and joint manipulation. This was an excellent seminar for all levels/grades. FSIK firmly believes it is foolish to think that all knowledge comes from one source and the knowledge we gained from this seminar proves it.

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John Reese, Renshi(May 30, 2004) Mr. Reese offered a seminar on the eight principles of Isshinryu as shared with him by his sensei (first generation student Warner Henry). It was very interesting and gave us all something to think about. *

William Washington, Ku Dan (May 29, 2004) Great Bunkai! Mr. Washington offered bunkai that was effective and different from what I have seen before. *

Ed McGrath, Ju Dan Another really good seminar! Mr. McGrath is the type of person that you could listen to for hours on end. He shared his history of training under Isshinryu Great, Ju Dan, Don Nagle. This gave a solid insite into Mr. McGrath's flair and style. He demonstrated kumite techniques that are still stinging San Dan Clinton Ward's ribs, chest and back. To sum it up...good kata, good kumite, good history and good company. *

Nick Adler, Ku Dan Shihan Adler is an extremely gifted Isshinryu practitioner. He presented bunkai and self defense in a no non-sense manner. His ability to manipulate his opponent is something we should all try to emulate. I found his seminar to be invaluable to the "Isshinryu Experience". * * *

1999 - FSIK Sponsored Seminars With Isshinryu Greats

Toby Cooling, Ku Dan We are all thoroughly satisfied with the seminar this weekend. I don't know how one man can have so much knowledge. We were fortunate enough to hear the history of Isshinryu from someone who studied with O-Sensei Tatsuo Shimabuku and Don Nagle. Mr. Cooling covered kata, bunkai, preasure point and joint manipulation. Some of us are a little sore but it was worth it. * * *

Phil Little, Ju Dan We are truely pleased with the outcome of the Hanshi Phil Little seminar. Hanshi Little has been training in Isshinryu Karate Do since the age of 12 years old and is a perfect example of what O-Sensei Tatsuo Shimabuku wanted of all Isshinryu Karate-ka. We were impressed with his technique, form, execution and professional demeanor and as soon as our bruises heal we will use all he taught us. We also want to thank all the Isshinryu Karate-ka that attended for their participation and all around good company.

Furgason School of Isshinryu Karate would like to express a great deal of gratitude for these gifted and talented masters who took the time to share their knowledge with us. There was no time for egos, no pettiness and no politics. There was just good Isshinryu. * * * * * * *

2002 - Seminar conducted by Shihan Phillip R. Furgason, Hachi-Dan

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2nd Annual AIKA Grand Championship Tournament July 13, 2002 American Isshinryu Karate Assiciation Grand Championship Tournament Location: Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club 2600 Aldine Westfield Ther were Karate-ka from Colorado, Florida, Kansas, New Mexico, Pennsyvania and Texas... _______________________________________________________

Thorton Colorado

June 21 and 22, 2002 Shihan Furgason conducted a two day seminar covering nine hours of bunkai and self defense in Thorton, Colorado. American Isshinryu Karate Schools is headed by Senseis John (4th Dan) and Mary (3rd Dan) Holwager. I would like to thank Sensei, students and visiting karate-ka for their enthusiasm, willingness to learn and for making me feel welcome. 2004

May 14 and 15, 2004 Shihan Furgason conducted a two day seminar covering eight hours of Bo Techniques There is nothing I can add about Shihan John Holwager and Sensei Mary Holwager. Great instructors with great students.

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2002 and 2001 - Seminar conducted by Shihan Phillip R. Furgason, Hachi-Dan

November 9, 2002 Shihan Furgason conducted a self-defense and bunkai seminar in Independence, Kansas for Renshi John Reese. Mr. Reese is in the unique position to have had a sensei that studied Isshinryu at the time it transitioned from chan Migwa to Isshinryu. Mr. Reese is dedicated and that reflects in his students. A special thanks is in order for those who drove the 100 or so miles from other Kansas Isshinryu dojos.

October 6, 2001 Shihan conducted a self-defense workshop at the H.U.G. Family Learning Conference in Houston with the help of Chris and Tim Stinnett. We had a great time. The interaction and cooperation made this a productive event.

October 27, 2001 Santa Fe, New Mexico (Cerrillos, NM). The seminar covered History, kata, bunkai, self-defense, weapons. Special thanks to Sensei Chris Crumbacher and Sensei Tracy Crumbacher, their great students and guest for hosting the seminar and for their friendship.

September 29, 2001 Shihan Furgason conducted a two day seminar on bunkai and self defense in Long Valley, NJ. This is a great group of talented katare-ka thanks to the talent of their sensei San-Dan Tom Kately

2000 - Seminars conducted by Shihan Phillip R. Furgason, Hachi-Dan and School Events

September 16, 2000 - Santa Fe, New Mexico October 27, 2001 June 2003 - AIKA Tournament - New Mexico

October 7, 2000 October 6, 2001 October 5, 2002 The self-defense workshops - H.U.G. Conferences

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1998/1999 - Exhibitions

1998 - FSIK would like to thank all karate-ka who took part in the the FSIK 1998 Isshinryu Karate Do Exhibition. It was held at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls club on December 19th and was a success. Karate-ka, parents and friends left with a new appreciation of each other and Isshinryu. You are to be commended for a job well done.	For more information Call Hanshi Furgason (832)573-6836 Or Email: castrev1@yahoo.com
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