Kyoshi Blann competing in kata in Guadeloupe 1992 with the late Hanchi Anderson watching.
The last class of 2011 Front row left to right: Chris Wimberly, Susanne Koenig, Lisa Wimberly, P.J. Townsend and Patty James. Back row left to right: Kyoshi Blann, Joshua Abbott, John Barrett, Deven Jones, Shihan-Dai Becky Flinn and Chieck Oulare. Congratulations and I look forward to 2012.
What year was this ? February 2, 1989.
Kyoshi thanking Maryann for all her help with the Tri-State tournament for the past 20+ years..
Shihan-DaiMitch and one of his G-Kids......
Kyoshi and two of his G-Kids
Getting things organized...Renshi Vicki and her sister Alice.
Demo at Goodman Road Church of Christ front row l to r.: Landon, Andrew and Shawn. Back row Kyoshi Blann and Shihan-dai Becky...Thanks for helping out !!
Demo at the M. R. Davis Library in Southaven
The first class of BMA for 2011
Sacred Heart School karate kids on "Promotion Day" at the Dojo.
S.B.E.C. karate kids on "Promotion Day" at the Dojo.
2010 Blann's Karate Classic Photo taken by Suzann Koenig.
Peyton Lewis will travel to Italy to represent the USA at the AAU/WKC Jr. World Championships in October. Peyton won four gold medals at the AAU National Championships in Albany, NY this past summer. Peyton travels three times each week from Tupelo, MS to train with former USA National Head Coach Kyoshi Blann.
Peyton also won the Gold Medal in the 16 year old advance kumite division with the USANKF in July of this year.
Testing the students.......
Renshi Vicki helping the little karate girls.......
BMA members that supported the Health & Fitness Fair at Snowden Grove; back row Kyoshi, Shihan Dai Becky,Front row: Renshi Vicki, Lisa, Patty and Luke..