Before introducing myself I want to thank the GKK for having opened the door of this prestigious organization to us. We feel honoured and at the same time this represents a great challenge to us. Each of us will put our best in order to represent it in the best possible way.

     Regarding my experience in martial arts, at the age of six I wanted to learn karate, but I was not accepted because the requirement to start was to be twelve years old at least. I was so eager to start something that my parents sent me to a judo school. I spent some time there, but I still felt that karate was what I really wanted.

     When I turned twelve I heard that a karate dojo was being established close to my house, so in December of 1974, I started with our practice. This first step in karate got me involved with the practice of  Kyokushin kai style, created by Sosai Masutatsu Oyama.

  Did You Know that all students are required to submit a completed GKK Membership Application at their first class?  Not only is this one of our standard practices but it is also very important to have that document on file in the unfortunate and unlikely event that a student is injured and pursues legal action.  Be conscientious.

     Due to the unexpected demand for our GKK 50th Celebration Photo Disc, we have extended the deadline until October 20th.  The disc contains nearly 600 photos of the event.  A perfect way to remember the event, make your own photo copies or just watch on the DVD player.

     The price is $15.00.  Send orders to;  Mr Rich Stamper, 4450 LuAnn Avenue, Toledo, OH  43623