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New and Improved

Hi everyone.
I know its been awhile and a lot has happened since closeing SEMBACH's doors.
The transition took some adjusting for a lot of people but everything is back on
track and our "new" home at Mountain Top Martial Arts feels great! I'm slowly
trying to get the blog updated and change things up a bit. So please continue
to be patient and please keep checking in. Thanks again for everyone's support
and encouragement. Couldn't have done it without you guys.
: ) Eojsensei

ATTENTION:

To all the students, parents, and families of Sembach Martial Arts.

It saddens me deeply to have to announce that as of August 31^st 2009, Sembach Martial Arts will have to close its doors. Sembach has had a long history from the air force base in Germany, to the Karate club in Edwardsville, all the way to Sembach Martial Arts on Main Street in Nanticoke where we have been ever since Master Yurkin took the chance of opening the doors back in 1981. It has seen many students and teachers, and each and every one of you we consider family. Due to financial burdens and personal life changes I am no longer able to continue to run the business. Master Sparks and the Mountain Top Matial Arts Center have been kind enough to extend an open heart and invitation for all of Sembach’s students and families to continue their training at their dojo. I myself will continue to teach up at Mountain Top Martial Arts Center which is our Hombu Dojo (Founders School) for both systems of Kumade Nobushi Kyokai and Fudoshin Kai. Closing the doors is a decision that I hoped I would never have to make. But I realized that the heart of Sembach isn’t found in a building, but inside of each and every student, teacher and family member. And the life lessons, martial teachings and the lasting friendships we have had throughout the many years. I apologize for the quickness in all of this and I hope for all of your understanding in this decision. You are all my family and friends. Each and every one of you IS Sembach Martial Arts.

Sincerely,

Master Joseph Duda

Owner/Head Instructor of Sembach Martial Arts

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Women's Self-Defense Seminar

MMA/Kickboxing Class

MMA style training.

Sundays 1pm-3pm. Ages 12+

$15 w/Karate $45 w/out Karate

SembachMA Store Update!

Hi everyone,

We have some new updates and products at our online store. Some of the prices have been dropped and some new products have been added so check it out. Get your new gear now! Just in time for the holidays! : ) Eojsensei

GMA OPEN 2008

Great Job Everyone! For all three of you guys this was your first time competing and you all did fantastic. You should all be very proud of yourselves. It's hard enough just getting out there. You all did your best and hopefully we'll see you continue to compete in the future.
Excellent job Emily, Caleb and John. : ) Eojsensei

Master Yurkin- Video

Here is a video that Master Yurkin put together doing some self defense techniques.

Hopefully this is the first of many more videos. Check it out.

(And yes that was a REAL nife at the end there.)

Master Sparks-"Someone You Should Know"

Here is a link to their website just in case. WNEP16 Someone You Should Know.

Channel 16 Feature

Hey guys. Here is a video of the news segments just in case you missed it.
(Sorry about the quality) We had a blast doing it even though it was so early in the morning : )
We would like to thank all of the students for participating we really appreciate it and you all looked FANTASTIC!
Also we want to give a special thank you to Channel 16, Ryan Leckey and ALL who helped put this together, you are amazing people and we hope you had as much fun as we did.
You are welcome back anytime. Eojsensei : )

SUMMER SPECIAL !!

(Offer only good for new students.)

Trapping Seminar

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who came to my Trapping Seminar. I really hope you enjoyed it and maybe got something useful from it. Here is a quick video for those who wanted to see what you missed. Again, I had a great time and hope to see you all again in the future.



Eojsensei :)

Attention

Master Richard Dixon is no longer associated with the

Fudoshin Kai and Kumade Nobushi Kyokai systems.

As well as those systems schools,

Mountain Top Martial Arts and Sembach Martial Arts.

Master David Sparks, Soke and Dai Soke of Fudoshin Kai and Kumade Nobushi Kyokai.
(Owner/Head Instructor Mountain Top Martial Arts)
Master Joseph Duda, 4th Degree Black Belt Fudoshin Kai and Kumade Nobushi Kyokai.
(Owner/Head Instructor Sembach Martial Arts)

Updates!

Hello Everybody! Lots of updates so let's get right to it.

First we have Master Grant's Sparring Seminar that was held recently.
It was a blast. He really knows his stuff and if you missed it you definitely missed out on a LOT!
Here is a quick video of some of the highlights.


Speaking of Seminars (FREE Seminars) I will be giving the next one on Trapping. Again it's free for all NEPAKarate.com School members and their students. $20 for non-members.
Check out http://www.nepakarate.com/ for all the information.


And lastly we have a new link to our very own SembachMA Online Store. It's something I wanted to try for awhile and finally started to put it together. Check it out for all kinds of cool new items for Sembach. Here are some of the newest apparel.

I look forward to hear what you guys think. Eojsensei : )

Master Sparks Seminar

Hey everyone! Master Sparks' seminar was great. Hope all who went had a good time and learned a lot. (I know I did.) Can't wait for the next one. Here is a video of some of the techniques. Keep checking the YouTube page for more videos. :) Eojsensei

Where did the Year Go?

Hello there. The year is almost over? When did that happen?

Anyway got a couple of updates for you. Here we go!

Congratulations to Sensei Katie and Sensei Brian!

You both did an amazing job and should be very proud. Keep setting a great example of what it means to be a BLACK BELT.

Congratulations to Sensei Tommy

and Sensei Scott!

These two hard working Black Belts got their Shodan (1st Degree) in Kumade Nobushi Kyokai.

And they're still looking for more. There is just no stopping them. I'm proud of you guys.

And Master Sparks received his Hachi-Dan

(8th Degree) in BOTH Fudoshin Kai and

Kumade Nobushi Kyokai! I just cant put into words how much Master Sparks has done for all of us and how much knowledge he has openly shared throughout the years. He truly is an awesome martial artist, amazing teacher, and most importantly a true friend to us all.

LONG LIVE THE KING!

Lastly I would like to thank ALL my students, those who made it to the party and those who could not, for the amazing gift you all got for me. It really does mean a lot to me. You all have no idea how much I care about each and everyone of you (and your families too). All I ever want is for all of you to be the best that you can be both inside the dojo and out. There is no other instructor who has better students/friends than me.

Thank You all very very much.

The party was a blast and there was so much that happened I wish I could mention it all. It just keeps getting better and better every year. The Nanticoke Dojo, the Mountaintop Dojo, and now the NEW Dallas Dojo! If it wasn't for the students we wouldn't be where we are today. Thank you all very much and have a safe and very happy holiday to you and all your family.

: ) Eojsensei

Technique of the Week 11-08-2007

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !

I hope that everyone had a great Halloween with lots of candy and spooky costumes.

I also hope you had a good time at the party, I know I did. : ) Eojsensei

Master Duda and Sensei Toporcer

Caleb Diltz and Joshua Betz- Blue Belt

Say hello to our newest Blue Belts, Joshua Betz and Caleb Diltz. You both did fantastic! You're on your way to the big leagues. Green, Purple... next thing you know you'll be Black Belts! It's going to start getting harder now but if you both keep on working and doing as well as you are now, you'll both be kickin my butt real soon. Keep up the great work you guys. Awesome job!

Master Duda and Dan Ruckle- Aiki Jutsu Orange Belt

Also we have our very own Dan Ruckle getting his Aiki Jutsu Orange Belt. You did an excellent job during your test and you definitely are getting better and better with every class. You continue to put up with me yammering so you at least deserve an orange belt for that. You're becoming an excellent martial artist. Keep up the great work. Doing both the karate and the aiki are really helping you put everything together. Fantastic Job! : ) Eojsensei

Technique of the Week

10/04/2007



: ) Eojsensei