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There is always something going on in NEMAC (Northeast Martial Arts Council) territory.  Seminars, Tournaments, Special Training Opportunities, and annual promotions give our people (and those who enjoy following their progress and triumphs) something for every season.  The Calendar, as we find it in our crystal ball, shows the following:

UPCOMING EVENTS

PAST EVENTS AND NEWS
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:
  • Promoted to 9th Kyu (White Obi)
    Ellison Grant
  • Promoted to 8th Kyu (White Obi with one rank stripe)
    Irvin Benitez
    Charna Dillard
    Frederick Dillard
    Carmelo Lucero
    Mike Vetrero
  • Promoted to 7th Kyu (White Obi with two ranks stripes)
    Dominique Hobbs
    Andrew Hopkins
    Onan Maldonado
    Raphael Ortega
    Rubin Ortega
    Jack Workman
  • Promoted to 4th Kyu-Ho (Purple Obi - conditional)
    Andrew Hunt
    Jennifer Sandoval
  • Promoted to 4th Kyu (Purple Obi)
    William Dean
    Cara Reiser
  • Promoted to 3rd Kyu (Brown Obi)
    José Lazaro
We also had a few of our adult karateka who, because circumstances prevented them from attending the regular promotions at Iona College in May, siezed the opportunity to test for advancement now. They are:
  • Promoted to 8th Kyu (White Obi with one rank stripe)
    Anthony Fial
    Frank Polk
    John Vetrero
  • Promoted to 3rd Kyu (Brown Obi)
    Michael Dean
    Robert Heuthe
  • To 2nd Kyu (Brown Obi with two rank stripes)
    Rosa Sandoval
A heartfelt congratulations to all. You make your Senseis and Sempais most proud. Osu!!
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:
  • Kate Murphy - advancing to Sandan
  • Brian Cook - advancing to Nidan

  • Malcolm Griffin - advancing to 1st Kyu (brown obi with three rank stripes)
  • Felicia Hodges - advancing to 1st Kyu
  • Marcel Miench - advancing to 2nd Kyu (brown obi with two rank stripes)
  • Edward Williams - advancing to 2nd Kyu
  • Misty Raucci - advancing to 4th Kyu (purple obi)
  • Kathy Workman - advancing to 4th Kyu
  • Chris Leslie - advancing to 7th Kyu (white obi with two rank stripes)
A heartfelt congratulations to all. You make your Senseis and Sempais most proud. Osu!!
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:

  • Promoted to 9th Kyu: (Received the World Goju system Patch)
    Shyheim Jackson (he's only 5!)
    Gersin Maldonado (he's 5, too!)
    Olivia Nembhard
    Ashley Oriana
    Isaiah Williams (he's 5, too!)
  • Promoted to 8th Kyu: (White obi with one green Rank Stripe)
    Samara Boone
    Dominique Hobbs
    Andrew Hopkins
    Larenzo Jackson
    Samantha Jackson
    Onan Maldonado
    Julia Mitchell
    Maynor Orellana
    Rafael Ortega
    Ruben Ortega
    Jack Workman
  • Promoted to 7th Kyu: (White obi with two green Rank Stripes)
    Haydee Flores (an adult who siezed the opportunity to test)
  • Promoted to 5th Kyu: (Green obi with two purple Rank Stripes)
    Andrew Hunt
    Jennifer Sandoval
  • Promoted to 4th Kyu Ho: (Purple obi - conditional)
    William Dean
  • Promoted to 3rd Kyu Ho: (Brown obi - conditional)
    José Lazaro

    • 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:
    • Promoted to 5th Kyu (Green obi w/2 rank stripes)
    • Misty Raucci
    • Cara Reiser
    • David Rivera
    • Kathi Workman

    • Promoted to 3rd Kyu (Brown Obi)
    • Marcel Miench
    • Edward Williams

    • Promoted to 2nd Kyu (Brown Obi w/2 rank stripes)
    • Felicia Hodges
    The congratulations of their Senseis and Sempais are with them all.
    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:
    • Malcolm Griffin - was promoted to 2nd Kyu
    • Christopher Sandoval - was promoted to 2nd Kyu
    • Jose Lazaro - was promoted to 4th Kyu
    • Andrew Hunt - was promoted to 5th Kyu
    • William Dean - was promoted to 5th Kyu-Ho
    • Jennifer Sandoval - was promoted to 5th Kyu-Ho
    • Briana Heuthe - was promoted to 7th Kyu
    • Cara Reiser - was promoted to 7th Kyu

    • Rosa Sandoval - was promoted to 3rd Kyu (adult)
    • Haydee Flores - was promoted to 8th Kyu (adult)
    All of the Triad Karateka are pleased and proud of your accomplishment. Keep training!
    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:
    • Angelica Cook - who earned the rank of Shodan.
    • Deidre Kuehn - who earned the rank of Shodan.

    • Felicia Hodges - who earned the rank of Third Kyu (Brown belt).
    • Mike Dean - who earned the rank of Fourth Kyu (Purple Belt).
    • Robert Huethe - who earned the rank of Fourth Kyu (Purple Belt).
    • Marcel Miench - who earned the rank of Fourth Kyu (Purple Belt).
    • David Rivera - who earned the rank of Sixth Kyu (Green Belt).
    • Kathy Workman - who earned the rank of Sixth Kyu (Green Belt).
    • Carmine Raucci - who earned the rank of Seventh Kyu (White Belt w/2 Rank Stripes).
    • Misty Raucci - who earned the rank of Seventh Kyu (White Belt w/2 Rank Stripes).
    Well done, WatashiNo Tomodachi! Keep training!
    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:
    • Greg Sullivan (Iona dojo) promoted to the rank of Sandan
    • Vinny Marino (Long Island dojo) promoted to the rank of Yodan
    • Bruno Daniele (Syracuse dojo) promoted to the rank of Yodan
    • Chris Dammann (Long Island dojo) promoted to the rank of Godan
    • Harry Foo (Mt. Kisco dojo) promoted to the rank of Godan
    AND FINALLY: We wish to report that Shihan Gotay has recognized William Grady, Ben Kwiatkowski, and Kevin McGrath in the rank of Hachidan (Eighth Dan). Our appreciation for this is great.

    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, April 8, 2007 - The passing of Shihan Stuart Cohen of Ryu Renshi Dan is a loss for all of the Martial Arts, and especially for those who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for a long, long time.  
          
    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.
    • Malcolm Griffin is now ranked at 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt).
    • Christopher Sandoval is now ranked at 3rd Kyu.
    • Keith McMillian is now ranked at 4th Kyu (Purple Belt)
    • Rosa Sandoval is now ranked at 4th Kyu-Ho.
    • William Dean is now ranked at 5th Kyu (Green Belt w/2 rank stripes)
    • Jose Lazaro is now ranked at 5th Kyu.
    • Andrew Hunt is now ranked at 6th Kyu (Green Belt)
    • Jennifer Sandoval is now ranked at 6th Kyu-Ho.
    • Briana Huethe is now ranked 8th Kyu (White Belt w/one rank stripe).
    • Viviana Peticco is now ranked at 8th Kyu.
    • Carmine Raucci is now ranked at 8th Kyu.
    • Misty Raucci is now ranked at 8th Kyu.
    • Kara Reiser is now ranked at 8th Kyu.
    • Kathy Workman is now ranked at 8th Kyu.
    • Jerell Cargill is now ranked at 9th Kyu*.
    • Jack Workman is now ranked at 9th Kyu.
    You all ere a source of well-justified pride for your Senseis.
    *(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:
    • Angelica Cook who has earned the training rank of 1st Kyu.
    • Deidre Kuehn who has earned the training rank of 2nd Kyu.
    • Felicia Hodges who has earned the training rank of 4th Kyu.
    • Mike Dean who has earned the training rank of 5th Kyu.
    • Robert Huethe who has earned the training rank of 5th Kyu.
    • Marcel Miench who has earned the training rank of 6th Kyu.
    Your webmaster has only one small bit of advice from his store of wisdom (which he has gained from others, of course), KEEP TRAINING!
    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:
    • Brian Cook earned the rank of Shodan.
    • Rick Fiore earned the rank of Shodan.
    • Deidre Kuehn earned the rank of 3rd Kyu.
    • Felicia Hodges earned the rank of 6th Kyu.
    • Mike Dean earned the rank of 6th Kyu.

    Heartfelt congratulations to all.

    Sensei Fiore is blessed with something that few senseis in the world receive, a son who chooses to love what he himself loves. Osu a thousand time over!
    Mr. Cook already had a black belt in another martial arts style, yet he chose to "start at the bottom" in USA Goju, strapped on a white belt, and went to work. Sir, you are an inspiration to all of your Senseis, Sempais, and fellow karateka.
    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.
    Be sure to see the photos posted in our gallery.