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Sunday, March 29, 2009 - Krav-Maga Seminar: The Union Vale dojo will host a seminar introducing the Krav Maga Fighting System. This Israeli-developed system teaches immediate respons-to-attack techniques that are proven effective and can be readily learned. Worldwide Chief Instructor Darren Levine will preside. Time 11:00am to 1:00pm. For informational flyer click HERE Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 2009 World Goju Karate Championship: This year's tourney, hosted by Shihan Al Gotay, will beheld at Iona College, with registration at 8:30am and competition beginning at 10:30am SHARP. For information details, see the official flyer HERE. Saturday, January 10, 2009 - Newburgh Dojo Youth Promotions - The Newburgh dojo, under the direction of Kyoshi Richard Fiore, held its mid-term promotions. A good turnout gave the participating Karatekd the chance to show what they know. The following students earned promotion:
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - First MSM Promotion - On this day our newest dojo, organized at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY by Kyoshi Richard Fiore promoted its first Karateka. This class, while only recently started, is putting down roots quickly. To recognize her effort and skills recently learned, we congratulate:
OSU! Thursday, December 4, 2008 - Goju Combined Mid-Term Promotions - On this day a number of Triad Karateka made the trek to The White Plains Dojo, hosted by Sensei Gonzalez, where some of "The Clan" gathered for mid-term promotions. These promotions are intended to assist those who just might not have been ready at the May promotions, or to fill a "half-step" to bring them to a training rank where they really deserve to be. The following Triad Karateka earned advancement:
OSU! Sunday, June 22, 2008 - Triad Black Belt Garners First Place - On this day Kate Murphy (3°) again brought honor to her Senseis and Sempais (and herself, to be sure). At the 2008 Annual Plymouth Open Karate And Kung-Fu Championships in Plymouth, Massachusetts (an AAAA KRANE rated tourney), Kate came away with a First Place in the Adult Women's Black Belt Traditional Kata competition. All of the Triad Kareteka share in her glory. Saturday, June 6, 2008 - Triad Youth Goju Promotions - The Triad "Youth Promotions" were held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at the Glen Hines Boys' and Girls' Club in Newburgh. These youthful Karateka (one as young as five years old) are well on their way!. They are:
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - Combined World Goju Promotions - Shihan Al Gotay, assisted by Shihan Kevin McGrath, Shihan Ralph Viganno, Hanshi William Grady, Hanshi Ben Kwiatkowski and a whole raft of Senior Dans, presided over the Promotion Testing for karteka from Dojos throughout the Metropolitan area, Long Island, and Upstate New York. Testing was conducted at the Iona College gymnasium (the host Dojo under direction of Sensei Greg Sullivan). Triad karateka who earned a higher training rank are:
Sunday, March 2, 2008 - The Lords of the Tundra XII Pick-Up-Team Kata & Kumite Tournament - Semsei Thomas Maloney and Sensei Joseph Rinaldi were, this webmaster is told, very pleased at the record (or at least near-record) turnout. Unofficial reports give the count at 82 competitors. Osu! a thousand times. A Great time was had by all. We will have pictures posted as soon as we get them. Webmaster's Note: The T-shirts this year were navy-blue! Sunday, February 24, 2008 - Triad Black Belt Coninues The "Surge" - On this day Kate Murphy (2°) again brought honor to her Senseis and Sempais (and herself, to be sure). At the West Bay Open Karate Championships in Warwick, Rhode Island (A KRANE rated tourney), Kate came away with a Second Place in the Adult Women's Black Belt Kata competition, and Third Place honors in the Adult Womens' Black Belt Weapons Forms event using the Triad-Bo Kata. All of the Triad Kareteka share in her glory. Saturday, February 16, 2008 - Triad Youth Promotions - On this day the Northern Goju Triad held a special promotion test and ceremony for young karateka at the Glen Hines Boys' and Girls' club in Newburgh, NY. The following students earned a higher training rank: Congratulations to all of our Karateka. You have made your Sensei proud. Osu! Thursday, December 6, 2007 - Triad Karateka Earn Promotion - On this date, at the mid-term promotions held in White Plains, the following karateka earned a new training rank:
Sunday, November 4, 2007 - Triad Black Belt Keeps On "Keepin' on!" - On this day Kate Murphy (2°) achieved yet more personal fame that she automatically bestows upon her Senseis. At the KRANE Nationals in Warwick, Rhode Island (A KRANE rated tourney, to be sure), Kate came away with Third Place honors in the Adult Womens' Black Belt Ju Kumite event. All of the Triad Kareteka share in her glory. Webmaster's Note: If Kate seems to be getting a good deal of play here, its because she is out there competing. She is wearing the Triad School Patch where other Martial Artists can see it. If any other Triad Karateka win in competitions "out there" it will be honorably reported here. Sunday, October 14, 2007 - Local Black Belt Makes Good!!! - On this day Kate Murphy (2°) achieved some personal fame that she automatically bestows upon her Senseis. At the New York State Martial Arts Championship (A NASKA [North American Sport Karate Association] and KRANE rated tourney) held in Farmingdale, Long Island, Kate earned first place honors in the Adult Womens' Black Belt (18-28) Ju Kumite event, and earned third honors in the same division's Traditional Weapons event. All of the Triad Kareteka share in her glory. Sunday, September 24, 2007 - Triad Black Belt Excells! - Kate Murphy (2°) made her Senseis and Sempais proud by taking a first place medal in Adult Black Belt Traditional Forms, and a third place medal in the same division's Traditional Weapons at the Bushido Challenge Tournament sponsored by the Bushido School of Karate in Thornwood, New York. Her accomplishments bring honor to the Triad. Osu! Saturday, July 7, 2007 - Northeast Open Championship - Kate Murphy (2°) scored an impressive Third Place in Adult Black Belt Traditional Forms at the Northeast Open in Albany, New York. If you would like to see some (watermarked) pictures, click HERE. Saturday, May 12, 2007 - Gojutriad Promotions - Kyoshi Rich Fiore, with the able assistance of several other Triad Black Belts, presided over the Gojutriad Youth Promotions held at the Glen Hines Boys and Girls club. On this day:
Thursday, May 3, 2007 - USA Goju Promotions - Shihan Al Gotay, with the able assistance of Kyoshi William Grady, presided over the Goju Organization promotions. As of this day Sensei Thomas Maloney, Sensei Joseph Rinaldi, and Sensei Richard Fiore were promoted to Kyoshi Rank, Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt). Osu for days!!! All of the Triad Karateka are justifiably proud. It is a great thing to be able to say, "They are my Senseis." Thursday, May 3, 2007 - USA Goju Promotions - The Northern Goju Triad is also proud to recognize the accomplishments of the other Karateka who promoted at Iona College. The pride we all feel about our Senseis being advanced takes nothing away from these, but rather makes it even more exciting. The Triad Karateka who were advanced are:
Other News from the May 3rd Promotions: While we always list the achievements of our own TRIAD karateka in this column, sometimes there are "Friends of the Triad" whom our Senseis deem worthy of honorable mention. The Triad, all of us, wish to offer hearty congratulations to:
Hanshi Grady has many "grandchildren", and even some "great grandchildren" in the Triad, both East and West. We all have pride at his accomplishments. Without his guidance we would be different persons altogether.
Sunday, March 4, 2007 - Lords Of The Tundra XI - The Lords of the Tundra Tournament returned with a vengence as a record number of participants competed at both Ju Kumite (sparring) and Kata. See our photo galleries for some pictures of the event. Saturday, January 20, 2007 - Promotions! Promotions! Promotions! - A mid-year promotion test was given at the Glen Hines Boys' and Girls' Club, the home of Triad's Newburgh Dojo, for younger students and for the few adults who couldn't make the trip to Iona. The achievements were remarkable.
*(Entitled to wear Master Yamagicci's Fist - Our System Patch) Tuessday, December 5, 2006 - New training Ranks Achieved. A few of our adult students took the opportunty to demonstrate the skills they have learned and internalized at a promotion test given at Iona College. We give our public recognition to the following karateka:
Thursday, May 4, 2006 - TRIAD Karateka Earn Advancement at GOJU Combined Promotions - Several of the adult-level karateka from the Northern Goju Triad earned promotion to new training levels at this event:
Heartfelt congratulations to all. Sunday, March 12, 2006 - Lords of the Tundra Tournament - Our revitalized annual Lords of the Tundra Pick-Up-Team Tournament was a huge success. This open tournament set a new attendance record and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. |