34th West Virginia State Karate & Ju-Jitsu Championship
WEST VIRGINIA STATE KARATE & JU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 CABELL MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL ONA, WEST VIRGINIA 25545
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Randy Reffitt Passes
Randy Reffitt was a 4th Degree Black Belt and Sensei at the Ko Sutemi Seiei Kan Hillsboro Dojo. In addition, Randy was a Lieutenant with the Highland County Sheriff's Office.
Randy's picture has been added to the AKJU Memorial page.
Click here to read article from the Washington News Journal.
Visit AKJU's New Media Room
With so many great AKJU events and so many great memories AKJU now has the beginnings of 'one stop viewing' to see all the pictures and videos from past events.
A new link has been added to the left navigation titled Media Room. Click on that link to be taken to a place where, eventually, you will be able to view all event pictures.
There are already over 2,300 pictures of past EUSAIMAA and Interclub events. Irish and other International Cup pictures coming soon.
Meeting with Governor Manchin
In recognition of the achievements made by those that have competed at the International level (Dublin,Ireland) , West Virginia's Governor Joe Manchin and the Spencer Seiei Kan Karate Academy met today for pictures.
We were all treated to a "behind the scene" look at the
WV Capital and Governor Manchin's personal office.
Everyone was presented with a special lapel pin, given
by Governor Manchin, and each took an individual
picture.
Click on image to see full sized. Also more images are coming soon!
Super Pictures from 14th Irish Cup
Check out all the great pictures from the latest Irish Cup.
If you would like to add pictures please click here for information.
AKJU Team America had another amazing performance at the 14th Irish Cup in Dublin, Ireland.
With 31 competitors, Team America took 25 Gold, 26 Silver, 29 Bronze, for a total of 80 medals and one Grand Championship. There were 7 countries represented at this years Irish Cup.
Complete listing now available
Click here to get see a complete listing of the 14th Irish Cup Results. Once again AKJU had an outstanding performance.
Don Madden CANUSA Speech
CANUSA is North America's largest and longest running international games. Don Madden gave a speech at the 1984 games. The speech was so effective and to the point that people are still requesting a copy of his excellent words.
Please click here to read the speech in a printable format. The file may take a bit to download but it is well worth the wait.
The speech has also been added to the Don Madden page, see link on the left.
How To Play The Game
by Don Madden
How to Play the Game by Don Madden is an excellent view not just on sports but life in general. Please click here to read the entire speech.
New Photo Gallery
Along with viewing past AKJU events you can now add your own photos. Check out the 'Event Photos' menu option on the left. This web page will let you share your pictures with everyone as well as view past competitions.
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The Opportunity is Now!
The opportunity is now, take advantage of what life has to offer you. See and do things you have only dreamed about or never thought possible. The A.K.J.U. TEAM AMERICA has all this to offer and more. With the love of God, family and friends, all things are possible.We Teach...
- We teach LEADERSHIP, not followers. If you follow a leader don't be afraid to question the leaders decisions.
- We teach to question what you feel is not right.
- We teach to keep an open mind and balance things out.
- We teach 'listen to advice, then use your own head.'
- We teach 'let no one to control your thoughts & emotions.'
- We teach 'never let anyone make you lose control of your thoughts & emotions.'
- We teach that an instructor is a teacher that is always to be teaching and helping.
- We teach an instructor to earn respect and not demand it..
The A.K.J.U. TEAM AMERICA and A.K.J.U. ALL AMERICAN is a non discriminating Certified Federation recorded with the United States of America State of Ohio, Office of the Secretary of State, which is open to all styles, age and belt rank, giving them the opportunity to travel and compete internationally and still remain in their own Dojo system or Federation.
Don Madden was the head coach of the USA National Karate and JuJitsu Team from 1981 to 1996. The Longest Running and most winning coach In the USA. No other American team wins as much as the AKJU Team America/El.