Sat, 28 May 2005
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Old Style Shorin Ryu from Okinawa! What's it about?
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56 comments
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alton martin
looded over web and it is really cool ! you"re
doing a great job i have tryed everway to reach
you ... danny jones
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al martin
hey neighbor mail me back we will get in touch. i
wanna hear from you soon. hows the kids. chris is
huge and stephanie is gettin big too. almost a
year old now. you should have my email but here
it is again. jatyeo@comcast.net
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Alton Martin
Wow Martin Sensei, Thank you for being my
Instructor! What I learned from you has saved my
life over and over again, and in my Law
enforcement carrer my wife and I are very
Thankful for the training you gave me.
I will call you soon! Awesome Web Sites..
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Alton Martin Sensei
Thank You, for being my Karate Instructor and
FriendI! Thanks for sharing your families Karate
with me!
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Your website is very nice. I am looking for
helpful hints to opening my own karate school.
My Sensei will be retired soon. I also need to
keep training as I train others, but there are
not many Japanese Karate Schools in my area in
Michigan. Please feel free to send me any
pointers. I am a third degree in Isshin-Ryu
Karate. Good luck to you.
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Your the BEST Instructor in the world!
Your wbsites are awsome. Thanks for being Matt
Sommers, Sensei's Sensei.
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Thanks! Al Martin, Sensei
After taking many sub-Styles of Karate and
Defensive Tatics, I have found true Karate With
Alton Martin, Sensei
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Real Shorin Ryu
Thanks for being a Great Instructor!
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Thank You Sensei Martin
“I used to be very weak and the people at school
made fun of me, but since I started karate I
feel I’m getting stronger. It helped train my
ears so that Mom doesn’t have to yell to get my
attention. My mom goes crazy to find a place to
send me like band or Girl Scouts and now she has
a safe place she trusts to send me, Karate
Incorporated!”
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Thank,You Al Martin, Sensei
“Karate helped me by making me stronger and more
confident. It makes my hands stronger at
basketball, too. It also helps me pay attention
at home and school.”
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Thanks Al Martin, Sensei
“At home, karate helps me by doing what I am
supposed to do. At school it helps me by being a
good sport, not getting upset about losing or
when someone tries to make me mad. In life it
helps me defend myself against physical and
emotional attacks.”
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Arigato, Al Martin, Sensei
Karate help’s me defend myself at school and out
in the world. I can use my martial arts to help
my parents by listening to them at first not the
second or third time. I can help my parents by
helping them with chores
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Sensei Martin
“Karate help’s me concentrate on everything I
do. It helps me to not get mad at my little
brother. It also helps me do my homework from
school. Karate helps me pay attention to my
parents"
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Thank, You! Al Martin
I sure look at Karate and its' history di
fferent since I met you!
T
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ank, You Al Martin, Sensei
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Thank You! Martin, Sensei
I am convinced that you Shorin Ryu is the Best
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Real Shorin Ryu!
Funakoshi, Sensei once said that a time would co
me when real Okinawa Karate would only be fo
und in America it is with Al Ma
rtin ,Sensei.#97884
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Thank You Al Martin
The Best Shorin Ryu on Planet Earth!
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Great Website!
Your Karate is the best! Real Shorin Ryu!
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Thank you Sensei Al Martin
I would like to take the time to thank you for
all you have done for my son Troy Smith. He has
been involved in your karate programs since he
was two. He was younger than most when he
started but you let him join. He has learned
dicipline, self confidence and respect for
others and himself. He has self control and is
very mature for his age. He is a very good
listener and a great kid all the way around. He
does karate two times a week and is now a Green
Belt. He is part of a group call S.M.A.R.T. Kids
which he has earned the right to be part of and
he can hardly wait to practice. He is very proud
of himself and proud to be part of your
organization. If fact the best thing for him is
that karate has been a vital part of his growing
up. I personally think that if more children got
involved in your progams Sensei Al Martin, it
would keep them from the bad influences that
face our children today. He has made many
friends in your classes which I think will be
long and lasting impressions.
"I would recomend any parent that has the desire
to devolop their child with great habits from a
young age, get their child involved with Sensei
Al Martin and Karate Incorporated. Once again,
thank you,the way you have set up the program is
very inspiring for anyone who wants to better
themselves.
Samantha
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Serious Karate for Adults Too!
If you take the chance to train with Al Martin
you will feel that you are a member of his
family and life, which is dedicated in the old
style of Okinawa, Shorin Ryu Karate, and to
hard, rough training, where it would not be
unusual to see a fit Marine or Navy Seal
collapse from exhaustion, during class with
Martin, Sensei you will be brought to understand
the underlying levels of study and learning that
many students or so called Masters won’t even
know exist. You will see plainly that, the
Americans who train in karate and suddenly feel
they have developed a new style or system and
are therefore entitled to be designated Soke,
Master or Shihan are actually missing the point.
AL Martin, Sensei clearly observes that these
Sensei have simply begun to travel the path of
enlightenment, in mis-understanding of what lays
within that which there teachers have allowed
them to see.
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Thanks, Sensei Martin
"I have trained on and off at several different
karate schools for the past 13 years, but I’ve
spent the last 7 as a proud member of Karate
Incorporated. Not only has Karate Incorporated
been the most focused school on technical
excellence, but it has offered so much more than
just a sense of strong martial arts. The
environment is instantly comfortable, allowing
everyone to open up to each other not only in
training, but outside of the karate world as
well. Kids are able to talk about problems or
concerns with any of the instructors outside of
class, seeking advice and guidance from an older
mentor and strong positive role model. The
camaraderie developed between the students
themselves and the instructors is a rare aspect
in the normal martial arts chain and is
something that I personally retained even into
my college years. I return home every chance I
get to train at Karate Incorporated and will
continue to return to the school that plays such
a central role in my life for as long as I’m
physically able."
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Thank, you Al Martin Sensei
When my daughter Gabrielle began taking karate
classes in the fall of 2004, I didn't know what
to expect. I thought she would stop like what
she did with soccer and dance. However, it was
the opposite, she enjoys learning karate and
wants to attend the classes. She likes to do
activities that require self-control and
organization. Gabrielle is a focused and a
methodical person. We feel that Karate
Incorporated teaches focus, discipline and
motivation. Karate has helped build her self-
confidence and strength. She made new friends
and is happy with the instructors
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"In my experience, Karate Incorporated's
programs have the unique ability to bring out
each child's individual best within the context
of a group format. Class formats benefit those
who are shy and need confidence building, those
who are looking for a new and challenging
activity, as well as those who have difficulties
with acting out behaviors and require guidance
in the areas of self discipline and control. The
program offers all participants the opportunity
to have fun while experiencing personal success.
I am continually impressed with the way Karate
Incorporated's instructors identify each child's
particular needs/abilities and respond in ways
which help individuals achieve their best. And,
all this is done through positive
reinforcement/re-direction without the need for
reprimand or embarrassment."
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Karate Incorporated's S.M.A.R.T. Program
"As the principal of an elementary school, I
cannot stress how important this program has
been and the tremendous impact it has had on the
children. Not only has attendance improved for
those children involved, but their behavior has
improved as they practice self respect and self
control. I am confident in stating that any
school system would benefit from incorporating
this program in their school."
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Thanks Again,
I want to send my sincere thanks to you for your
self-defense presentation at my regional meeting
last month. Your contribution was the highlight
of the meeting. Your demonstration was both
entertaining and very informative. I would
highly recommend your presentation to other
businesses that are interested in obtaining a
general knowledge of self-defense...
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Thanks Martin, Sensei
I enjoy Karate again, because you are one of the
best teachers I have met since my family left
Okinawa. Thank you, Sensei Martin
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Thanks Al Martin, Sensei
You Sir,are the Best Karate Instructor and
friend on planet earth!
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Thanks Al Martin Sensei
Karate Incorporated is the best karate school
ever!
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BEST Shorin Ryu Karate
Thank you Al Martin, Sensei and Karate
Incorporated for your Donation's to the American
Cancer Society! I also would like to say thanks
for letting me train with you!
Dr. Ken Long M.D.
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Thank you, Karate Incorporated!
Dear Karate Incorporated,
I wanted to let you know how much Zack's
experience at Karate Incorporated means to all
of us. Zack was very sick just 3 years ago.
Recovery has been arduous. Zack also has Sensory
Integration Disorder, this basically means all
his senses work but the information does not get
fully interpreted. Zack was weak, clumsy, and
uncoordinated to name just a few of the
characteristics of SID. Zack went to
Occupational Therapy 2x's per day for weeks. He
then graduated to once per day, then weekly.
Choosing the correct physical activity was
worrisome.
When I first spoke with someone at Karate
Incorporated I didn’t see how Karate could help.
My worries were quickly put to ease after a few
months lessons. The commitment to a positive
physical and personal experience was obvious.
Zack so wanted to do Karate. From the first
class until today there has been nothing but
positive experiences. Zack's self-confidence
and his physical abilities have grown
tremendously.
Your patience while he struggled with something
as simple as right vs. left was so appreciated.
He has never felt uncoordinated due to Sensei
Alton Martin’s teaching methods, this is a
bigger statement than most can understand.
Another benefit I see for Zack is that he gets
to use his energy in a mindful and positive
manner that feels fun and rewarding. The
experience has been healing for our whole
family. It means a lot to see your son's body
transform from uncoordinated and weak into
strong and thriving. Zack is actually
developing muscle! Zack LOVES his private
classes with Sensei Alton Martin. He works on
his Kata’s, routines, and gets one on one
attention from a role model that any mother
would appreciate. The other students both young
and adult are also very kind. The entire
atmosphere at Karate Incorporated is so
positive. Thank You so much for all that you
do, you make a difference today that changes
tomorrow!
Sincerely,
Debbi Gregory Himes
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Thank, You! Sensei Martin
"My daughter, Kayla, is eight years old and has
been involved with Karate Incorporated for the
last seven months. With a daughter, the teen
years can really be scary. If she is involved
in the martial arts and she is feeling good
about herself I know that she will make it
through the teen years. Thank you for such a
great program Sensei Martin!"
--Karla Sinclair,
Fort Myers, Fl.
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Thank you, Karate Incorporated.
Ben has more self-confidence, better focus, and
a sense of GREAT achievement from reaching goals
at Karate Incorporated!”
--Heidi Lucelli,
Naples, FL.
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Thanks, Karate Incorporated
Patrick’s confidence continues to improve; as
does his focus. He’s a different kid than he was
when he started karate a year ago—happier, more
confident, more focused, etc.” --Mrs. Gray,
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Thank You! Karate Incorporated
I am pleasantly surprised with Andrew’s
enthusiasm towards karate. I have definitely
seen a positive change in his attitude. Andrew
received two Gold Stars last week and was so
very proud of himself. I believe Andrew is very
smart and can do anything he sets his mind to.
He has a low self-esteem and karate with Sensei
Alton Martin is doing leaps and bounds to raise
that up! Sky’s the limit!” --Sandy Rice
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Karate Incorporated
When I was a child, I remember how much I
respected my sports coaches. They encouraged me
to never give up when times were tough and they
congratulated me when I had the discipline to
achieve my goals. My coaches meant the world to
me. Every time I tried my best, I felt a sense
of accomplishment and pride. I contribute my
success of today to my former coaches.
Karate Incorporated is dedicated to help
children become better individuals through
Karate. They have created a team of Instructors
(coaches) and mentors that focus on helping
children achieve their own personal goals both
in the classroom at school and in the Karate
class
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Thanks, My Master!
Al Martin, Sensei I had spent tons of money
earning black belts in other Japanese and
Okinawan karate styles, but I never found what I
was looking for before I was introduced to you!
When I think about all the money I wasted on the
lies of other so called karate instructors it
makes me angry and sick to my stomach. I am glad
to say I have found REAL SHORIN RYU KARATE with
you!
Jack P.
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Thank You! Karate Incorporated
Studying martial arts at Karate Incorporated has
helped me and my family in so many ways. We're
in better physical and mental shape, and my
daughter's grades and attitude improved from her
first class. the fun of sharing in such an
enriching and positive activity together has
strengthened our family bonds. And i feel better
knowing that my daughter's martial arts training
is helping her avoid the dangers kid face today,
both through better self-awareness and self-
defense.
LT.Tim L.Gagne
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Karate Incorporated / AL Martin, Sensei
The greatest thing about Karate Incorporated is
that it focuses on the whole child. It's not
just a great physical workout (which it is) or a
good education in self-defense (which it is) or
a way to increase strategies for dealing with
stranger danger (which it is). But it also
encourages children of all ages- within a
nonthreatening setting- to strive for personal
excellence spiritually and intellectually as
well as physically. I cannot recommend it highly
enough.
Lauren West
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Karate Incorporated is # 1
Karate Incorporated takes great care to teach
every child. Every class is taught by an adult
black belt. This is not a baby sitting karate
service. Al Martin,Sensei and the staff at
Karate Incorporated make learning positive
values and karate fun. My son has found a
lifelong friend in AL Martin, Sensei
John Urso
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Karate Inc. Best for Kid's
Both my son and daughter have benefited from
their time at Karate Incorporated: "Yes Mom-
starting at age 4. Belt testing "parental forms"
are a great way to encourage respect and
politeness and complete homework and chores. How
to handle Bullies and to never give up are just
a few life lessons that my kids have learned
over the last 5 years thanks to Sensei Al
Martin!
Valerie Shook
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Karate Incorporated
My son Cameron has attended Karate Incorporated
for the last three years. I signed him up to
have an activity to do and he was interested. It
has really helped his focus and helped him in
all areas of life. the fact that they work with
the whole child and discuss character education
and community service is great and we plan on
staying at Karate Incorporated for many more
years. Greg Adams
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Karate Incorporated for Kid's
"When my daughter Snow began taking karate
classes in the fall of 2004, I didn't know what
to expect. I thought she would stop like what
she did with soccer and dance. However, it was
the opposite, she enjoys learning karate and
wants to attend the classes. She likes to do
activities that require self-control and
organization. Snow is a focused and a methodical
person. We feel that Karate Incorporated teaches
focus, discipline and motivation. Karate has
helped build her self-confidence and strength.
She made new friends and is happy with the
instructors."
- Raine S, Parent
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Best Karate for real!
"When my life comes to an end and I reflect back
upon it, the time I’ve spent with Al Martin,
Sensei and all those connected to him in his
Traditional Shorin Ryu Karate will be among the
most special memories I possess. I would
encourage anyone looking for a chance to
experience the unique benefits of an authentic
martial art form, driven by concepts so profound
yet so natural to all of us as living beings, to
investigate this school. Athleticism is not a
prerequisite. Apart from the obvious self
defense aspects of my study, I have learned to
recognize the truth in Karate as well as life
and in myself much more clearly because of my
training. There are few places available to you
anywhere in the world where such a journey is
possible, Karate Incorporated is one such
place."
Scott C. Henning, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Meet Al Martin, Sensei for yourself!
"The Traditional and scientific approach Al
Martin, Sensei uses in teaching traditional
Shorin Ryu Karate to adults has proved to be
very effective. Couple this approach with a
genuine caring and positive attitude and his
S.M.A.R.T. program for children is a recipe for
success that has positively changed my dojo in a
short period of time. My students and I are
extremely grateful; I after failing for nearly
ten years thanks to my so called previous
Traditional Instructor took the gambit and went
to Naples, Florida and began my training under
Al Martin, Sensei, after training under Al
Martin, Sensei for a year I now have a better
understanding of Okinawa Shorin Ryu and I am
SUCCESSFUL my (Dojo) school has grown from
twenty five students to three hundred and twenty
five ."
Karl Kissanger
Traditional Karate Association America
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Seeing is understanding!
I have practiced Okinawa Goju ryu for 25 years.
One of the most attractive things about Al
Martin, Sensei's Okinawa Shorin Ryu is his
unswerving objective to help you understand it's
technique from an traditional, intellectual and
practical standpoint (I have never met anyone
who teaches karate like Al Martin). After all of
the years of training, traveling and making
lifelong friendships, I sincerely believe that
Al Martin Sensei not only has a natural grasp of
that objective, but truly understands and
articulates the technical core and fundamental
nature of traditional karate. As an attorney,
training with Al has not only taught me to
develop properly for kata and kumite, but to
carry that attitude into my profession."
Tom Bailey, Esq.
The Bailey Law Firm
Memphis, TN
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Kudo's to Al Martin Sensei
"Each time I have the good fortune to train with
Sensei Al Martin, I come away learning and
understanding things that I could have never
understood before. He has such a wonderful
understanding of how bodies move and create
action, combined with a deep understanding of
the principles of that formed Okinawa's fighting
traditions of Shorin ryu Karate and Kobudo.
Sensei Al Martin is clearly one of the premier
martial arts instructors in the world. He can
impart his teaching just as clearly and easily
to beginners as to advanced,and even us old
birds, with each student feeling as if the class
was directed solely at them. If only I lived in
Naples Florida, I would be training with him
several times a week. As it is, I visit only a
few times a year, but each time I feel welcomed
as part of his Traditional Shorin ryu Karate
family, and I leave energized and looking
forward to the next opportunity."
Jane M Heath, Ph.D. Designer and Professor,
Maryland
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Thanks Al Martin, Sensei
"Having been involved with teaching and training
in Shotokan for 30 years before training with Al
Martin, Sensei and being ready to retire due to
injuries, I can say that my association with him
has been nothing short of inspiring. He has an
amazing Love of Karate and ability to see where
you are performing techniques in an injurious
manner along with the skill to educate one's
mind and body to do it correctly. He has renewed
my enthusiasm in training correctly and to pass
on those skills to other students. Al Martin,
Sensei's background in movement education, and
his experience as a karateka, with his openness
in passing along what he knows is without
parallel."
Ron Marques, Sensei
Boca Raton, Florida
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Thanks, Sensei!
"I started out in Shotokan as a teenager after
my mother found out I was boxing at the Boys
Club. This was back when ISKF and AAKF were
sister organizations under an intact JKA headed
by Mr. Nakayama. Unfortunately, college, medical
school, internship and residency often
interfered with training. But I always found
myself heading back to a Shotokan dojo. As it
turned out, all were ISKF. Drills were the order
of the day. Great aerobic work-outs without any
explanations. None whatsoever. I got into
a "philosophical argument" with my Sensei (a
high ranking teacher from Japan) and quit. As
luck would have it, one of my patients and
former Sensei invited me to a week-end seminar.
He told me a Sensei named Al Martin would be
coming up from Florida. I attended and was
transformed as a karate student. Not only was Al
Martin, Sensei an excellent technician, he was
and is a superb analyst of efficient body
movement and energy delivery. He explained more
at that seminar in forty five minutes than I
heard in over 30 years of Shotokan training. I
was speechless I had to train with him. I moved
my office to Florida Since that day I have
enjoyed getting to know his students from around
the U.S. and other karate-ka who come to visit
Great camaraderie and great training. We know
what a true treasure we have in Al Martin,
Sensei!"
Jeff Mitchell, M.D.
Cleaveland Clinic Florida
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You should See!
"Al Martin, Sensei has concisely explained the
role of posture for movement and execution of
karate technique with such clarity that I wished
I had started with him ten years ago.
Understanding and practicing what he has to
teach has taken much longer to realize but
that's just the nature of learning karate. My
thanks to Sensei Al Martin for so clearly
demonstrating and explaining the body mechanics
of effective Shorin ryu karate."
Lorna T. Stoner, Sensei
Former Seibukan Black Belt
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Al Martin, Sensei Karate Incorporated
I've been training and teaching Kobayashi Shorin
Ryu Karate since 1979. During these years, I've
trained with many shorin ryu instructors. In my
opinion, Sensei Al Martin is one of the best.
One thing which distinguishes him from other
martial arts instructors besides his unique
lineage of shorin ryu karate is that he's very
humble, friendly and open willing to share with
out an ego. He physically demonstrates his
traditional okinawa shorin ryu karate techniques
and then proves their effectiveness in terms of
human anatomy performance. I would summarize his
teaching method as scientifically-based,
fundamental traditional karate techniques."
Jim Versaad
Dist. Manager Best Buy Inc.
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The most leathal Karate I have ever experienced!
Thank you, for the demonstration Al Martin Sensei
you are above anything I could have concieved in
my mind! The system you teach is awesome!
I was Iron Buterfly on a frequent poster on
Fighting Arts, not anymore Thanks Martin, Sensei!
John Maeda
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Al Martin Sensei's Karate is the real deal!
Thank you, Al Martin Sensei for all your wisdom
and I am proud you are my Sensei!
S.Mertz
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Al Martin, Sensei "The Best Karate"
Al Martin thank you for spending time with us.
We will be back to train again soon.
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Real Karate
Greetings,
My husband and I love training with you. Your a
Great Instructor! We are hooked on your method
of Shorin Ryu.
Thanks, Lisa
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hello!
Is anyone still bloging here
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no one looking for me?
Hi Alton/Matt how are you? Still lieing to
everyone? write me thewhitedrow@yahoo.com
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