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Ous! , Everyone;
I have been studing at the GOJU-RYU MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY under the guidance of ShiHan Kenneth Freeman since 1993. The training is very well rounded with equal attention given to each aspect of our style. I personally enjoy the practice of Forms training, which is also known as "Kata". A Kata is a series of moves designed to simulate a fight against one or more attackers. Katas represent the core of a Martial Art system in that they demonstrate the intricacies of a given style. I have been fortunate enough to have successfully competed in many national tournaments throughout the U.S. over the past four (4) years. In 1995 I was ranked number One (1) in the U.S. with the Amateur Karate Association in "Senior Men's Division Forms" category. This achievement is second only to earning my Black Belt in 1996, which I view as the beginning of my training. ShiHan Freeman has taught me that with good mental discipline, hard work and a close attention to detail nothing is impossible. I hope that I may continue to train with and teach for ShiHan Kenneth Freeman for a long time to come.

Senior First (1st) Asst. Instructor
Sensei Raymond Croce Sr.
Sandan, 3rd Degree Black Belt
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I have been studing at the GOJU-RYU MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY, since 1992, under the guidance and instruction of ShiHan Kenneth Freeman. The training is very complete, it covers all phases of the Goju-Ryu style: Kata (Forms), Kumite(Sparring and Grappling), Self-Defense, Weapons and Breaking. I personally enjoy teaching the Women's Self-Defense Seminars we give in addition to the traditional Karate training. In todays world I feel every woman should have some type of Self-Defense training. We all participate in tournaments throughout the U.S.. I've taken 1st place in several and placed in all that I competed in. I earned my 2nd Degree Black Belt on March 5, 2000 at the age of 47. I've accomplished things I would not have thought possible of myself ten (10) years ago, and have learned a great deal about myself and others. The martial arts is truely a way of LIFE! * Now at age 52 the rank of Sandan, 3rd Degree Black Belt, to me, represents a long road and a lot of hard work. The road for me has been made longer by injuries, age and my mental state of being. Unfortunately all of these things were beyond my control. What was and is with in my control has been the determination to continue, and to do the best I can. My determination has come, in part, from my own desire to further my training and accomplish as much as I am able. The other part of my determination has come from the help and support I feel I have received from my fellow Black Belt family. My training has been an intersting and self-fulfilling learning experience for me. I've learned many things along my road, all of which have helped me to be a better person, and I hope I have been able to pass some of the knowledge along to others. I feel my determination, learning experiences, and ability to pass the ART of GOJU-RYU-JITSU to others makes me a suitable canididate for the Rank of SANDAN, 3rd Degree Black Belt.

Secretary & Sensei Deborah Ricker-Freeman
First (1st) Asst. Instructor
Sandan, 3rd Degree Black Belt

How's everyone, hi I'm Sensei Edmund Kozlowski, 1st Degree Black Belt and 3rd Asst. Instructor at the Goju-Ryu Martial Arts Academy in Collingswood, NJ. I started my training at age 47 in the Goju-Ryu System of Karate under the guidance of ShiHan Kenneth Freeman. In the six (6) years of training with ShiHan Freeman I am still learning the GOJU-RYU-JITSU Fighting System which incorporate techniques from Boxing, Jujitsu and Aikido. In training, I think the GOJU-RYU-JITSU System is a well-arounded discipline covering standing kumite (fighting) techniques as well as ground fighting techniques. Thank you ShiHan Freeman for sharing your knowledge.

Third (3rd) Asst. Instructor
Sensei Edmund (Ed) Kozlowski
Shodan, 1st Degree Black Belt

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