About Meeting of the Masters 2007

This Conference is an Open Invitation Event
Men, women, boys, and girls, regardless of denominational affiliation, martial arts style, rank, age, race, or ability, are encouraged to participate in and benefit from the Christian martial arts training.

Conference Master Instructors:
Hanshi George Brich (Missouri), 9th degree
Kwan Jang Keith Yates (Texas), 10th degree
Dr. John Eidsmoe (Alabama)
Dr. Ron Tottingham, 9th degree black belt (South Dakota)

Special Guest Instructor:
Kyoshi Eddie Bethea: 8th Degree Black Belt. After 34 years of teaching, Kyoshi Bethea operates one of the most successful traditional martial arts studios in Kokomo, Indiana. Bethea began training in Okinawa with Shugoro Nakazato in 1966 and is now the style head for Kobayashi Shorin Ryu. Kyoshi Bethea believes it is his responsibility and his God-given mission to teach as he has and will teach karate for the remainder of his life.

John Venson: 8th degree black belt in Shuri-Ryu, Trias International Society recipient, received Bronze Star for Gallantry and Heroism in Marine Reconnaissance Unit (Vietnam War), chief instructor of Just for Kicks Karate, 8 time World Karate Champion (Chicago, IL)

Conference Instructors:
Marc England (Indiana), Mark Flaugher (Michigan), Doug Haralson (Minnesota), Dr. Kent Haralson (Wisconsin), Rick Henault (Conneticut), Jim Hernandez (Florida), Rick & David Merrell (Florida), Orville Osbourne (Florida), Allen Sapp (Florida), Jenny Schirmer (Virginia), Eddie Sellers (Mississippi), David Shipley (Illinois), Paul Tarrant (Indiana), Steve Walker (Washington State), GMAU HQ Senior Coaching Staff: Denzil Tuttle, Jason DeWitt, Chris Potter, David Hyde, George Ganahl, GMAU HQ Coaching Staff: Bill Atkins, Dennis Couts, Trevor Farnsley, Roy Francis, Vicki Francis, Charles Goff, Brain Gordon, Kevin Kalhoun, Valerie LeGacy, Stephen Maves, Ross Moore, Doreen Quinn, Kyle Quinn, Sheena Quinn, Gregg Reed, Dan Shell, Tim Shoemaker, Aimee Stewart, Don Stewart, Ed Wensley, Michael Worrell, Jon Yeisla

Conference Business/Professional Guests:
Dr. Michael Worrell, Anatomist and Biology Professor; Val LeGacy, R.N.; Brian and Susan Gordon, Attorneys-at-Law; Jeff Fabini, Core Benefits, Inc.

Your Hosts:
Kyoshi Dr. J.R. Russell, 7th degree, GMAU Executive Director

Sessions Topics Include:
Full-Contact Fighting techniques, Police/Military Tactics, Olympic Judo, Seigi Bushido Ryu, Dim Mak, Okinawan Shuri Ryu Karate, Kobujutsu Weapons,T'ai Chi, Ministry Development, Aiki Jutsu, Juijutsu/Ground Fighting, Kung Fu, Championship Kumite

Attention Black Belt Instructors
We understand the financial limitations of ministry-based martial arts programs. Our mission and goal is to provide professional training and wisdom from the minds of today's top martial arts masters—instruction that is engulfed with the love of Christ and carried out in the spirit of Christian fellowship. This conference is provided to you by the Gospel Martial Arts Union at an extremely low registration cost.

Attention Black Belts
Are you interested in receiving a rank promotion through the GMAU? The morning of October 13 we will be conducting Black Belt Examinations. If you are interested in participating you must contact Kyoshi Russell no later than September 25 for complete details and eligibility requirements. Black Belts interested in receiving GMAU Instructor Certifications, School Charters, and International Ryu Recognition at the national conference awards ceremony should contact Kyoshi Russell no later than September 25 for complete details.

Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Paul Tarrant, GMAU Conference Director, or Dr. J. R. Russell, GMAU HQ Executive Director.

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