| Name: |
Trevor Steward Renshi |
| Date: |
25th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Where do I start there is so much I can say about Sensei Sheila and her Shodan grading. At the Pre black belt teaching assessment she presented herself in a very professional manner, right down to the essay on the female ninja.
She had put a lot of work into it which showed how professional and dedicated she is about her training and Ishin Ryu. I have known Sheila for the best part of six years. Right from the start she has always been very approachable and friendly to everyone. And has helped out 100% in any way she can to help others.
It was an awesome grading, not only to witness but to be able to take part in myself. Her courage and determination would put thousands of so called Dan grades to shame.
I respect and honour Sheila for attempting a challenge that no other girl has been able to do in the last nineteen years.
With honour and respect to a friend and loyal student welcome into the chosen few.
Trevor Steward Renshi
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| Name: |
Eugene McFadden |
| Date: |
17th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Ouss,
Can I just say a big congratulations to Sempai - Sensei Sheila on the completion of her Shodan grading?
Eugene McFadden
Bushey Dojo
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| Name: |
Vearnon Johnson |
| Date: |
16th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke
I would just like to pass on my congratulations to Sensei Sheila for having gone through an awesome grading. The fitness and determination shown over the weekend, as well as her sense of humour, was out standing.
A grade well deserved.
Honour and respect
Vearnon Johnson
Thetford Dojo |
| Name: |
Sempai Kemal |
| Date: |
16th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Oussa Sensei Sheila and Soke
A big and heartfelt congratulations to you Sensei for proving your mettle this weekend - another outstanding example of the indomitable human spirit that is cultivated by Ishin Ryu! Soke, you must be very proud at having achieved the first female Dan grade and I would like to say what a pleasure it was to share another slice of club history. Sensei Sheila is an inspiration not only to every female in the club, but also to every male (including the ones that like wearing wigs!!)
With respect and honour
Sempai Kemal
Thetford Dojo |
| Name: |
Laura Peil Sensei |
| Date: |
16th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Well done to the new Sensei Sheila!
It was an awesome grading. I was honoured to be a part of it.
Laura Peil Sensei |
| Name: |
James Robert ward |
| Date: |
16th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Just a quick note to say Omedetou Gozaimasu on your recent grading and well done. I have only just started and can not imagine how hard this must have been for you (I am sure sometimes they just hurt you for fun) any way I am sure I will meet you at the annual dinner and will buy you a pint, once again well done.
Best wishes and respect
James Robert ward
Dereham Dojo |
| Name: |
Mike Lee |
| Date: |
15th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Ouss SENSEI Sheila!
A massive congratulations on aceing your shodan grading and for making martial arts history as the 1st female Ishin Ryu Sensei...I hear that it was a phenomenal grading and that you tore the Dojo down!
I look forward to hearing all about it at the Annual Dinner and also buying you a well deserved drink or 2!
No pink Gi tops I hope...?!
With much respect,
Mike Lee
Borehamwood Dojo |
| Name: |
Mark Thomas Sensei |
| Date: |
14th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
A huge congratulations to Sheila Eglan Sensei on her outstanding Shodan grading. What an absolutely awesome weekend. Sensei Sheila is a very welcome addition to the Yudansha, she will no doubt be an inspiration to many who would dream to follow in her footsteps.
Well done Sensei Sheila, we are all very proud of you.
Mark Thomas Sensei
Bushey Dojo
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| Name: |
Jo-Inge Sensei |
| Date: |
17th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Congratulation to you my friend, and of course to Sensei Eglen. Please give her a Viking hug from Norway the next time you see her. I really look forward to see the DVD. I had a strong belief that she would pass, but you never know how things turn out.
A deep Rei.
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| Name: |
Andy tierney sensei |
| Date: |
12th April 2008 |
| Message: |
I would just like to say good luck to Sheila Eglen sempai on her up and coming Shodan grading.
As we all now Ishin Ryu is not a black belt academy and black belts are not handed out when you pay for your registration. Sheila has worked long and hard through some serious injuries to get to were she is now and runs the Honbu dojo kid's class week in and week out. She is a true credit to Ishin Ryu and all of its instructors and students. Good luck Sheila we are all routing for you....!
Andy Tierney Sensei |
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| Name: |
Paul Rudd Sensei |
| Date: |
24th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Congratulations to Sensei Sheila from all at St Athan Dojo. Great work well done Sheila, see you at the dinner this weekend.
Best wishes
Paul Rudd Sensei |
| Name: |
Steven Fage |
| Date: |
11th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Ouss soke,
I wanted to say how much i enjoyed the class that Sempai Sheila took at Borehamwood a couple of weeks ago, and wish her all the best for this weekend's grading,
Steven Fage
Bushey Dojo |
| Name: |
Mark Thomas Sensei |
| Date: |
11th April 2008 |
| Message: |
A brief note to wish Sempai Sheila good luck for her Shodan Grading. We are all here to support you and I'm sure you will do just fine.
Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu and Sheila making history yet again.
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| Name: |
Sensei Laura |
| Date: |
14th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Thank you so much for letting us be part of Sensei Sheila's grading. I really enjoyed the bits i was able to do (due to hip).
The multiple attacks were ace, I even enjoyed being thrown! I loved the milling cant wait to do that again (because I am sick!)
Sensei Sheila was awesome and just took whatever you threw at her. I tried not to cry when you called her Sensei but couldn't hold back the tears.
She is a real role model for women martial artists and most men too!
Every time I am running or training and in pain I will think of Sensei Sheila never giving up and will try to do the same. Hope you are ready for more female warriors Soke.
I can't wait till Renshi does his hopefully next year. In his 26 years of Ju-Jitsu it will be his biggest thing.
Sensei Laura xx |
| Name: |
James Pankiewicz |
| Date: |
11th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Dear Soke,
Could you pass on my sincere congratulations and admiration to Sensei Sheila please? Sensei Mark told us how the grading went last night and it was great news to hear that she had passed the challenge and become the first female Shodan instructor in Ishinryu. I know you and Sensei Sheila must be very very proud of her achievement as the rest of us. Please let her know that I am very much looking forward to congratulating her in person very soon.
With deep respect,
James Pankiewicz. |
| Name: |
Ronny Sannerud |
| Date: |
7th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Dear Soke
Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend at Honbu.
Your hospitality is just amazing. It is hard to find words that are good enough, to describe your fantastic hospitality. We are so pleased!
Thank you Soke for the surprising sandan grade. It made me both proud and very happy and Jo-Inge's 4th dan as well.
Jo-Inge's high grade gives our club a new dimension.
Thank you as well for all those kind words. It means a lot to us that you are pleased with us and what our guys did at the mat on Saturday. Yes, we are very proud of them, when it comes to the strenghts and guts they showed, though some of the techniques wasn't of the quality that we had hoped. But all in all, we are very satisfied with what they acheived.
Hoping to see you soon. Please forward our biggest thanks and regards to Sensei Andy and Renshi Steven for all their help.
Kindest regards
Your friend
Ronny |
| Name: |
Dave Cooke |
| Date: |
31st March 2008 |
| Message: |
Hello Sir, I hope this finds you well.
Having attended the 3 days at Lynmouth I just want to thank you very much for taking the time to come and teach and for providing me with a lot of inspiration during your very enjoyable sessions. It was an honour to train with you and I hope very much that you'll be at Lynmouth again next year. Please also pass on my thanks to your uke Sempai Ruth Rogers, she was very helpful.
Good luck to you,
Dave Cooke |
| Name: |
Kai Lutzenkirchen |
| Date: |
10th April 2008 |
| Message: |
Kai Lutzenkirchen
Hey there!
Just thought I'd thank you for a wonderful stay at Honbu and for making us feel so welcome in England.
Kai
Norway
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| Name: | Anonymous
| | Date: | 22nd February 2008 |
| Message: |
I am a white black belt and I learn at Manor Lodge School Dojo by Mark Thomas Sensei.
I visited the website to find out more about Ishin Ryu ju-jitsu and I have found the web page very useful
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| Name: | Andrew Herbert
| | Date: | 9th January 2008 |
| Message: |
Ouss Soke,
Just wanted to drop you a quick email wishing you a happy Ishin Ryu Anniversary on this hallowed day. 18 years is really incredible and a testament to your passion and hard work. I am so proud to be a student of Ishin Ryu and am honoured to be able to where the badge on my chest and more importantly on my right arm! I look forward to another 18 years!
On a different note, I hope really hope your Dad is improving and that 2008 improves (immensely) for you. Nobody should have to start the year like that least of all you! If there is anything I can do to help in anyway please don’t hesitate to ask. From looking after a class at Honbu to being a sympathetic ear over a big boys breakfast you can always give me a shout.
I look forward to seeing you tonight, but as I said I am more than happy to look after the adults for you if you so wish.
Hope you have a good day
Andy
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