Bill Briamonte Sr - in memory

Master Nick Adler promoted to 10th Dan

Master Nick adler was promoted at the KIAI tournament banquet in Detroit Michigan by Grand Master Harold Mitchum. Shown in the photo is Hanshi Willie Adams, Hanshi Nick Adler and Hanshi Harold Mitchum. The promotion was on Saturday June 6, 2009.

Nick Adler began his Martial Arts training in 1956 receiving rank in both Judo and Jujitsu as well as Okinawan Isshinryu Karate. Sensei Adler has been featured in "Who’s who in Isshinryu", "Who’s Who in Karate", "Who’s Who in American Martial Arts" and "Masters, Founders and Leaders of American Martial Arts". He is listed as "Sensei of the Year" for 1974 and 1980 in Ron Van Clief’s books.

Bill Briamonte Sr. Born April 2, 1941 - died May 16, 2009

Bill Briamonte Sr.Blackbelt and Honored Police Officer has recently passed away.

Don Nagle Speed Drills by Sensei Tom Nowell

Sensei Tom Nowell one of Master Fitzgerald's Black Belts demonstrates Don Nagle's speed drill:


For the complete set, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/theod921

Master Brian Fitzgerald's website: http://www.fitzgeraldisshinryu.com

Promotion of Master Brian Fitzgerald to 9th Degree Black Belt

March 9, 2009
Don Nagle's AOKA Inc. is pleased to announce the Promotion of Master Brian Fitzgerald to 9th Degree Black Belt.
Master Brian Fitzgerald is one of Nagle's few remaining students who still performs his basics and kata the "Nagle Way" to this day. Fitzgerald soon developed into one of Nagle's top students. In 1977, representing Nagle at Steve Armstrong's 2nd Annual Isshinryu Grand National Tournament in New York, he became Grand Champion.

The promotion was authorized by Grand Master Ed McGrath, Master Ernies Temple and Master Ralph Passero along with all
of the Don Nagle's AOKA Inc. Sr. Black Belts.