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Kaitlyn Ash brings home a Gold from Japan

Kaitlyn Ash, Nidan, Assistant Instructor at Ash’s Okinawan Karate, was invited to be a member of the United States Karate team for the World Karate Organization. She traveled to Japan in March of 2006 for the Goodwill Karate Cultural Exchange. Kaitlyn earned a Gold Medal in fighting (kumite) and a Silver Medal in forms (kata).

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Grand Opening of Ash’s Karate’s New Dojo Celebrates With Honored guest; Master Harold Mitchum, 10th degree

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Ash’s Okinawan Karate moved to their new location at 610 Professional Drive, Suite 1, in Bozeman. The Grand Opening was Saturday, August 24 , 2006. Attending the opening was Master Harold Mitchum, 10th degree and Master Tom Lewis, 9th degree. On Sunday, Master Mitchum led a seminar for Ash’s students. The seminar was on kata, bunkai (application of kata) and kumite (fighting) techniques. Master Mitchum trained in Okinawa with the Soke of Isshinryu, Master Tatsuo Shimabuku.

Black Belt Testing at Ash’s Okinawan Karate

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Jeff Daly, Shodan promotion – December 9, 2006

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Shodan promotions – March 31, 2007
(left to right) Lisa Ash, Yondan, Mary Wagner, Shodan, Wes White, Shodan, Kim Bergo, Shodan and Brian Ash, Rokudan

Matthew J. Lucht Memorial Scholarships awarded

Matthew Lucht, 3rd Kyu at Ash’s Karate had been a student of ours for four years. He was killed in the Manhattan Christian’s Drivers Ed vehicle accident in 2003. In memory of Matthew, a memorial scholarship was developed. We raffled hand-made quilted Christmas Tree skirts for three Christmases. Thanks to the generosity of Matthew’s family, friends and many others, we raised over $11,000. The scholarship was to be awarded to one or more of Matthew’s classmates at Manhattan Christian, who were to graduate in 2006. The selection process was very difficult. Four recipients were chosen, with each individual receiving $2500. Those scholarships were awarded in May of 2006.
Pictured from left to right is Brian Ash, Ash’s Karate owner, Lisa Ash, Ash’s Karate owner, James Cok, recipient, Nick Sansouci, recipient, Tony Gaffke, recipient, Mark Eekhoff, recipient, and Joan Lucht, Matthew’s mother.




	News Kaitlyn Ash brings home a Gold from Japan Kaitlyn Ash, Nidan, Assistant Instructor at Ash’s Okinawan Karate, was invited to be a member of the United States Karate team for the World Karate Organization. She traveled to Japan in March of 2006 for the Goodwill Karate Cultural Exchange. Kaitlyn earned a Gold Medal in fighting (kumite) and a Silver Medal in forms (kata). Grand Opening of Ash’s Karate’s New Dojo Celebrates With Honored guest; Master Harold Mitchum, 10th degree Ash’s Okinawan Karate moved to their new location at 610 Professional Drive, Suite 1, in Bozeman. The Grand Opening was Saturday, August 24 , 2006. Attending the opening was Master Harold Mitchum, 10th degree and Master Tom Lewis, 9th degree. On Sunday, Master Mitchum led a seminar for Ash’s students. The seminar was on kata, bunkai (application of kata) and kumite (fighting) techniques. Master Mitchum trained in Okinawa with the Soke of Isshinryu, Master Tatsuo Shimabuku. Black Belt Testing at Ash’s Okinawan Karate Jeff Daly, Shodan promotion – December 9, 2006 Shodan promotions – March 31, 2007 (left to right) Lisa Ash, Yondan, Mary Wagner, Shodan, Wes White, Shodan, Kim Bergo, Shodan and Brian Ash, Rokudan Matthew J. Lucht Memorial Scholarships awarded Matthew Lucht, 3rd Kyu at Ash’s Karate had been a student of ours for four years. He was killed in the Manhattan Christian’s Drivers Ed vehicle accident in 2003. In memory of Matthew, a memorial scholarship was developed. We raffled hand-made quilted Christmas Tree skirts for three Christmases. Thanks to the generosity of Matthew’s family, friends and many others, we raised over $11,000. The scholarship was to be awarded to one or more of Matthew’s classmates at Manhattan Christian, who were to graduate in 2006. The selection process was very difficult. Four recipients were chosen, with each individual receiving $2500. Those scholarships were awarded in May of 2006. Pictured from left to right is Brian Ash, Ash’s Karate owner, Lisa Ash, Ash’s Karate owner, James Cok, recipient, Nick Sansouci, recipient, Tony Gaffke, recipient, Mark Eekhoff, recipient, and Joan Lucht, Matthew’s mother.
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