He's a local teacher, curious if anyone has met him or trained with him... 9th dan? Anybody know from where?
http://www.omahamartialarts.com/askj/about.html
http://www.omahamartialarts.com/askj/about.html
Anyobdy know about this guy
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Satori
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After looking at the site, I'm a bit apprehensive about his "qualifications", as no official governing body was mentioned (WTF, JKA, USJJF,etc...).
There is also NO mention as to what style is taught! He certainly makes a point to say "I'm qualified in unknown Karate, TKD, etc...", but he doesn't ever say "I teach a combination of this, that, and the other thing" or "I teach this style in the traditional sense, as taught to me by my instructor".
Also...what type of Karate is his black belt in? Wado Ryu? Shotokan? Shito-Ryu? Shorin Ryu? There is NO such thing as generic Karate!
Not saying he's a fake...but I'd tread carefully.
May you achieve
Satori
There is also NO mention as to what style is taught! He certainly makes a point to say "I'm qualified in unknown Karate, TKD, etc...", but he doesn't ever say "I teach a combination of this, that, and the other thing" or "I teach this style in the traditional sense, as taught to me by my instructor".
Also...what type of Karate is his black belt in? Wado Ryu? Shotokan? Shito-Ryu? Shorin Ryu? There is NO such thing as generic Karate!
Not saying he's a fake...but I'd tread carefully.
May you achieve
Satori
dsp921
Green Belt
From reading the site I got the impression that he teaches TKD, Judo and Jujitsu, just basing that on what he says:
Tae Kwon Do is used for defense when someone is an arm or leg away while Judo and Jujitsu are used for defense when someone gets a little closer
I also get the idea that he got his 9th from his twin brother that was a 10th.
There is a phone number given for those that want more information, go directly to the source and see what he tells you.
Tae Kwon Do is used for defense when someone is an arm or leg away while Judo and Jujitsu are used for defense when someone gets a little closer
I also get the idea that he got his 9th from his twin brother that was a 10th.
There is a phone number given for those that want more information, go directly to the source and see what he tells you.
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OC Kid
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Heres what i got outta reading his bio...
"Grandmaster John Byrne, who is a 9th degree black belt, also holds degrees in seven different martial arts. He has achieved grand champion status in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo"
and
"Grandmaster Byrne began his training at the age of six in his hometown of Philadelphia and earned his first black belt at age 15. "
The way it is phrase is that he actually earned B/B in other systems...which ones he doesnt specify. Thats the bestI can do from the info given
"Grandmaster John Byrne, who is a 9th degree black belt, also holds degrees in seven different martial arts. He has achieved grand champion status in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo"
and
"Grandmaster Byrne began his training at the age of six in his hometown of Philadelphia and earned his first black belt at age 15. "
The way it is phrase is that he actually earned B/B in other systems...which ones he doesnt specify. Thats the bestI can do from the info given
Sapper6
3rd Black Belt
chinto01 said:
you took the words right out of my mouth!
if the guy chooses to advertise his school in the manner he does, so be it. if you desire more information than already given on his website, call them.
