8/2/2009:
Neck: 17.5"
Bicep(unflexed): 16"
Chest: 50"
Hips/waist: 56.5"
Pants size: 44
Thigh: 31"
Calves: 20.75"
5/4/2009:
Neck: 17''
Bicep(unflexed): 18''
Chest: 52''
Hips/waist: 62''
Pants size: 46
Thigh: 28''
Calves: 20''
4/2009:
Neck: 18''
Bicep(unflexed): 18''
Chest: 54''
Hips/waist: 65''
Pants size: 50'
Thigh: 28.5''
Calves: 20''
I have recently gotten updates on the memorial, as well as pictures from the event. I am still quite sad to have missed meeting a true master of my art form, UechiRyu. I am eternally great full to those who have kept me up to date (Seizan Gordi Breyette) as well as a few others. I am also sad to report my current sensei is no longer in Las Vegas. So for the time being my lessons with Sensei McDonald and those who are helping me via the Internet. (Thanks youtube).
Here is an update straight from Okinawa, JP. As well I have posted pictures at the bottom for you to see. Have fun, stay healthy and live free.
Hello Friends, Students and Family,
I am sorry there is not so much time to write many individual responses to
your messages and letters. However I want to share two photos with you from
Sunday.
One is of the flower arrangement in the Zakimi Shubukan. The tied white
bundle below Toyama Sensei's photo is his burial urn containing his bones
and ashes. After the funeral, it was placed in the tomb behind his home.
The other photo is of the Zankai seniors and family members who attended
that day. Not all of them, but many of the principals.
Be sure to address any regular mailed cards, letters, or messages to "Naomi
Toyama", Sensei's daughter who is handling all arrangements and procedures:
Naomi Toyama
956 Zakimi
Yomitan-son, Okinawa
904-0301 Japan
Again thank you for your care and support in this sad time for the Toyama
Family. The 49th Day after passing is May 28; anytime during this ensuing
period is appropriate for letters or donations.
Deepest Appreciation from the Toyama Family and all ZanKyoKai members,
Seizan and Sumako
Okinawa KarateDo UechiRyu ZanKyoKai
Nagahama Shibu Dojo
Okinawa Japan
For some reason I decided to play with my digital camera at work today. I like how it would show the textures of surfaces up close. I took some random shots and just played around. Let me know what you think.
The Last three were the coolest to take. It is a regular Halogen bulb, I noticed that it changed colors when I was looking at it through the Camera. It took several tries to get each color. I think there might have been another color as well, but after 20 tries I couldn't get any more.
As always, Thanks for Listening.
I understand it has been a while since I last really posted anything substantial on these pages. While many of you (if there are any left) may not know why that is, let me just say that life has been as complex, wonderful, crazy, sad and otherwise... life.
I am finally in a situation or rather position that I can freely write and post and contribute to the blogosphere. I am also going to be update my weight loss blog as well as the quote blog (that I have already posted to). I have also started writing for a food blog for the Las Vegas area. Once everything goes through (i.e. Paperwork) I will post a link to the blog and update here with links to some of my posts.
Anywho, I hope that the community will welcome me back with open arms or at least comments. I hope to share some of the wonderful stories and pictures that have happened to me. I promise I will not let you down. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to let me know.
As always, Thanks for Listening
Toyama Seiko Sensei was the last remaining practitioner to have trained directly under Kanbun Uechi and at a great loss to us all, has passed way at 81. He will be sorely missed among the Uecho-Ryu community, I only wish I could have met him. Below is a letter about the funeral and such. As well, here is a video of the Master doing the kata Sanseiryu.
To Friends, Family, and Students.
Toyama Seiko Sensei, Hanshi Judan, Founder and Owner of the
Okinawa KarateDo UechiRyu Zankai, passed away peacefully in
his home in Zakimi on Friday 10 April 2009 at 05:41. He was
81 years old.
Visitation is tomorrow Saturday 11 April. Funeral is Sunday
12 April. Both events will take place in the Zakimi Dojo;
Toyama Sensei's tomb was built adjacent to his home.
Messages or cards may be sent to the following address:
TOYAMA
Zakimi 946
Yomitan-son, Okinawa
Japan 904-0301
Or to this e-mail address (breyettg@ii-okinawa.ne.jp); your
message will be presented to the Toyama Family.
Respectfully,
G. Seizan Breyette
UechiRyu Zankai
Nagahama Branch Dojo
Where are you muse? I miss you more than sun must rise and set, more than a supernova is awe inspiring... Where have you gone?
What have you done all this time?
I seek you out, for I am ready for your wisdom and inspiration...
I have nothing to offer but the pure and raw emotion I have, teaming with nothing but orgasmic creativity.
Rest not, for someday I will find you again. I hope that day will be sooner than before.
I truly have not written enough lately... to say the least.
though I have things on my mind, I just can't seem to find the words flowing to my fingers. I think my well was a bit dry and I am filling it back up. Soon a torrent of posts and letters, poems, and other semi-conscience streams of articulated verbiage will explode upon this blog and my many others. Please stay tuned. I promise you won't be disappointed. Even if it is shite it will be like watching a car wreck.
