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TO
the STUDENT:
Through
TATSU DO
it is my hope to show you not only self-defense but a way of life. Those who
study it in earnest will reap tremendous rewards; those who will take it in jest
will find nothing.
Student
who aspires to be good must practice outside what he has learned inside. Lack of
diligent practice will result in stagnation. Ranking will be determined on the
basis of physical achievement and on mental attitude.
Hanshi
William R. Cavalier, Soke
Please
remember, you don't ever ask to be ranked, your Sensei will test you when you
are ready. In
kyu ranks (below black belt) the minimum time between ranks is about 3 months,
depending on the amount of time of practice. The more you put in, the more you
get out.
In
Black Belt ranks, there is a set time required in each rank before testing can
be achieved. See Black Belt Requirements.
Congratulations -- you have done it !!!
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Name
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Rank
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Date
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-- this could be you --
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-- you are in control --
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Master Eric Simms
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Yonkyu, 4th Degree Black Belt
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October 1, 2000
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Master John Peck
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Yonkyu, 4th Degree Black Belt
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February 4, 2001
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Emily Milgate
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Nikyu, 2nd Degree Brown Belt
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February 9, 2001
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Brian Kabala
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Nikyu, 2nd Degree Brown Belt
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February 9, 2001
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Marcy Boyd
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Third Degree Black Belt
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December 2, 2001
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Jim Wheeler
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Nikyu, 2nd Brown Belt
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March 2, 2002
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Kathleen Wood (age 17)
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Green Belt
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March 5, 2002
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Chelsea Huff (age 10)
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Yellow Belt
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March 14, 2002
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Alicia Olejar (age 8)
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Yellow Belt
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March 20, 2002
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Derek Draper (age 6)
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Yellow Belt
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March 20, 2002
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Kayla Foster (age 7)
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Yellow Belt
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March 27, 2002
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Chad Draper
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Yellow Belt
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April 3, 2002
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Steven Olejar
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Yellow Belt
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April 3, 2002
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Steve Sydorowicz
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Second Degree Black Belt
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April 7, 2002
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Robert Hursey
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Third Degree Black Belt
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May 5, 2002
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Chad (Deputy) Draper
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Orange Belt
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May 16, 2002
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K. C. Hunter-Goodman
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Orange Belt
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May 18, 2002
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Greg Huff
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Yellow Belt
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May 18, 2002
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Brian Kabala (age 13)
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First Degree Black Belt
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May 19, 2002
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Emily Milgate (age 14)
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First Degree Black Belt
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May 19, 2002
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Chelsea Huff (age 10)
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Orange Belt
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May 21, 2002
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Alicia Olejar (age 8)
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Orange Belt
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May 29, 2002
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Steven Olejar
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Orange Belt
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May 30, 2002
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Derek Draper
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Orange Belt
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June 3, 2002
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Emily Milgate (age 14)
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Green Belt -- Iai Jutsu
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July 11, 2002
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Michael Olejar (age 12)
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Yellow Belt
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July 17, 2002
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Chad (Deputy) Draper
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Green Belt
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July, 2002
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Chelsea Huff (age 10)
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Green Belt
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July, 2002
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Kirk Bater (age 10)
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Yellow Belt
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July31, 2002
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Brian Kabala (age 14)
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Green Belt -- Iai Jutsu
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July 23, 2002
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Matt Cummings (age 10)
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Yellow Belt
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July 29, 2002
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Sensei Hursey
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Green Belt -- Iai Jutsu
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August 3, 2002
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Becky Olejar
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Yellow Belt
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August 3, 2002
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Michael Olejar
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Orange Belt
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October 1, 2002
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Brendan Witherspoon
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Yellow Belt
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October 4, 2002
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Jamilah Moussa-Werth
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Yellow Belt
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November 21, 2002
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Kimberley Werth
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Yellow Belt
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November 27, 2002
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Rebecca Olejar
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Orange Belt
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December 4, 2002
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Kirk Bater
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Green Belt
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January 20, 2003
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Michael Olejar
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Green Belt
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January 21, 2003
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Jim Wheeler
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1st Brown
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January 27, 2003
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Josh Bater
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Orange Belt
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January 29,2003
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Derek Draper
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Green w/Stripe
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February 5, 2003
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Chad (Deputy) Draper
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Green w/Stripe
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February 8, 2003
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Emily Milgate
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3rd Brown - Iai Jutsu
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February 27, 2003
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Michelle Ryan
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Green
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March 8, 2003
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Steven Olejar
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Green w/Stripe
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April 2, 2003
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Jamilah Moussa-Werth
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Orange Belt
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April 7, 2003
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Kimberley Werth
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Orange Belt
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April 7, 2003
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Taylor Spragge
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Yellow Belt
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May 7, 2003
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Taylor Spragge
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Orange Belt
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June 5, 2003
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This could be you !!
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Taylor
Spragge Promoted to Orange Belt
Mr. Spragge worked hard to learn the
techniques and vocabulary for his next rank. He attended classes 2-3 times
per week in the last month, which allowed him to achieve his Orange Belt
in shorter than usual time.
Congratualations!
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Taylor
Spragge Promoted to Yellow Belt
Taylor Spragge joined Sunrise Dojo about 6
weeks ago. Since he previously studied Ishin Ryu at another school he
already knew the fundamentals and his progress to yellow belt was very
quick.
He also competed at the Tatsu Do tournament
for the first time. This was a new and valuable experience for him, as it
puts an individual under extra pressure to perform without mistakes in
front of a lot of people. This experience is valuable in many aspects of
life in school and eventually in one's professional life.
Congratulations to Taylor (Mr. Spragge at
the dojo) on his achievement.
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Kim
Werth and Jamilah Moussa-Werth Promoted to Orange Belt
Jamilah Moussa-Werth and Kimberley Werth (Mom
and Daughter) have
taken their test during the last month and finished the last portion on
Monday night, April 7, 2003. They were tested on their ability to perform
basic karate techniques, including stances, blocks, punches and
kicks.
Also, they were required to actually defend
against various types of attacks, including punches, grabs, hair grabs and
kicks. Both were required to perform kata (form) with perfection as well
as participate in free style sparring.
Jasmine (on right) comes to classes with
her sister and mom, to observe. She already knows how to count in Japanese
and basic dojo protocol. She wants to join as soon as she is old enough
(minimum age is six).
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Emily Milgate achieves
Brown Belt in Iai
Sensei Emily Milgate (15) is the first junior level student to achieve
brown belt in Iai Jutsu at the Sunrise Dojo. Requirements include
mandatory drawing and cutting forms (Happo Giri), knowledge of 7 Iai Jutsu
Waza, 2 Iai Kata, 2-person sparring exercises with wooden sword (bokken)
and contact sparring with padded sword (Goshin Ken).
In addition, Emily has learned both sides of 15 Tatsu Do Kumitachi
forms, well ahead of her rank.
All of the sword forms are performed with razor-sharp live blade,
including a test of actual cutting, performed on rolled up rice straw mat,
called goza. |
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Kirk Bater, Josh Bater, Kyoshi Roztocil,
Michael Olejar |
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Kimberley Werth (mom) and Jamilah Moussa (daughter)
promoted to Yellow Belt |
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Sunrise Dojo has two new Black
Belts -- Brian Kabala, age 13 and Emily Milgate, age 14, May
19, 2002
Left to right: Master Virginia Burnside, 5th Degree,
Sensei Sydorowicz, 2nd Degree, Sensei Kabala, 1st Degree, Sensei Minisce,
3rd Degree, Sensei Milgate, 1st Degree, Master Simms, 4th Degree, Kyoshi
Roztocil, 7th Degree. |
Ranking System in Tatsu Do
| Kyu
Ranks |
| Rank |
Kyu |
Minimum
Study Time |
| White Belt |
Jukyu |
3 months |
| Yellow Belt |
Kukyu |
3 months |
| Orange Belt |
Hachikyu |
3 months |
| Green Belt |
Schichikyu |
3 months |
| Green Belt w/ Stripe |
Rokukyu |
3 months |
| Purple Belt |
Gokyu |
3 months |
| Purple Belt w/Stripe |
Yonkyu |
3 months |
| Brown Belt |
Sankyu |
3 months |
| Brown Belt w/Stripe |
Nikyu |
4-6 months |
| Brown Belt w/2 Stripes |
Ikkyu |
4-6 months |
| Black Belt |
Shodan |
Minimum time to Black Belt is 3 years |
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