Comments for PeteMillsKarate.com Blog http://petemillskarate.com/blog Welcome to the blog for PeteMillsKarate.com! Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:18:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Christain Karate Tournament by Doyle Seiber http://petemillskarate.com/blog/2010/06/21/christain-karate-tournament/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Doyle Seiber Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:18:01 +0000 http://petemillskarate.com/blog/?p=219#comment-35 Keith, thank you for your friendship. It was great seeing Mr. Mills, Gregg, and you at the event. It was also good to see that Gregg had Jerry's back at the event. Jerry did have some bad calls and Gregg was right their being the 1st to defend his Isshinryu Brother. Brandon won his 3rd or 4th Grand Championship this year. If he got to work out more than 1 or 2 days a month, I might feel sorry for him. between Jerry, Brandon and myself we took home 2 1st places, 2nd places 1 3rd place and the Grand Championship. 6 trophies for 3 guys. Sadly we could have had 7 But Jerry had to leave before he got to spar. we could have had 9 if Brandon had competed in kata and weapons as well. Family nights and good karateka make a difference. Thank you guys for being part of our circle of friends. All my best Doyle Seiber Keith,

thank you for your friendship. It was great seeing Mr. Mills, Gregg, and you at the event. It was also good to see that Gregg had Jerry’s back at the event. Jerry did have some bad calls and Gregg was right their being the 1st to defend his Isshinryu Brother. Brandon won his 3rd or 4th Grand Championship this year. If he got to work out more than 1 or 2 days a month, I might feel sorry for him. between Jerry, Brandon and myself we took home 2 1st places, 2nd places 1 3rd place and the Grand Championship. 6 trophies for 3 guys. Sadly we could have had 7 But Jerry had to leave before he got to spar. we could have had 9 if Brandon had competed in kata and weapons as well. Family nights and good karateka make a difference. Thank you guys for being part of our circle of friends. All my best Doyle Seiber

]]> Comment on Christain Karate Tournament by Keith Cofer http://petemillskarate.com/blog/2010/06/21/christain-karate-tournament/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Keith Cofer Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:21:42 +0000 http://petemillskarate.com/blog/?p=219#comment-31 Hi folks! It was a long day and everybody there helped judge. That helped them alot, and I believe the Christian Martial Arts leader is going to mail me a membership form. Great group and no cost, not Isshinryu, but good to learn new things. There was an old fellow from Kentucky named Mike, and some little fellow both brave enough to step in and fight Doyle and Brandon for the Geezers trophys. Now old Mike was pretty good, (East West of Kentucky). It was fun waching Doyle and Brandon play for the finals. Then a much needed dinner in the mountains, yes a great day! I think I will add a Christian Martial arts patch to my collection. Of course I had to get the tee shirt, it is all about the tee shirt you know! Hi folks! It was a long day and everybody there helped judge. That helped them alot, and I believe the Christian Martial Arts leader is going to mail me a membership form. Great group and no cost, not Isshinryu, but good to learn new things. There was an old fellow from Kentucky named Mike, and some little fellow both brave enough to step in and fight Doyle and Brandon for the Geezers trophys. Now old Mike was pretty good, (East West of Kentucky). It was fun waching Doyle and Brandon play for the finals. Then a much needed dinner in the mountains, yes a great day! I think I will add a Christian Martial arts patch to my collection. Of course I had to get the tee shirt, it is all about the tee shirt you know!

]]> Comment on Training with the Gracies and Michael Depasqualley by David Schenk http://petemillskarate.com/blog/2010/06/08/training-with-the-gracies-and-michael-depasqualley/comment-page-1/#comment-29 David Schenk Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:41:37 +0000 http://petemillskarate.com/blog/?p=212#comment-29 Sounds promising, but I'm gonna have to sit this one out. I had another ACL reconstruction(blew my old graft...this will be my third), and microfracture surgery. Twenty microfractures, which is a ton. They normally do between three and five. Sadly, it'll be about a year before I can even spar for real again. As the marrow leaks out of the microfractures, it forms clots inside the joint that become articular cartiledge in time...if allowed to heal. It's very fragile, and very easy to damage. Since I have no desire to endure this surgery and recovery again, I'm actually going to listen to my surgeon and take it easy for a while, although it is just killing me. My wife is picking up sparring nicely, and I hope to see her on the Pete Mills team very soon. Just thought I'd update everyone on what happened to me, and why I'm on the sidelines. I'll be sure to attend the upcoming tournament, but it'll just be as a spectator and a judge, as there is no way I can participate in any meaningful way without jeapordizing all the work I've had done. Sigh. I look forward to seeing you all at the tournament and next family night, just not as a participant. Sounds promising, but I’m gonna have to sit this one out. I had another ACL reconstruction(blew my old graft…this will be my third), and microfracture surgery. Twenty microfractures, which is a ton. They normally do between three and five. Sadly, it’ll be about a year before I can even spar for real again. As the marrow leaks out of the microfractures, it forms clots inside the joint that become articular cartiledge in time…if allowed to heal. It’s very fragile, and very easy to damage. Since I have no desire to endure this surgery and recovery again, I’m actually going to listen to my surgeon and take it easy for a while, although it is just killing me. My wife is picking up sparring nicely, and I hope to see her on the Pete Mills team very soon. Just thought I’d update everyone on what happened to me, and why I’m on the sidelines. I’ll be sure to attend the upcoming tournament, but it’ll just be as a spectator and a judge, as there is no way I can participate in any meaningful way without jeapordizing all the work I’ve had done. Sigh. I look forward to seeing you all at the tournament and next family night, just not as a participant.

]]> Comment on Kelly’s Heroes Tournament by Brandon http://petemillskarate.com/blog/2010/05/09/kellys-heroes-tournament/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Brandon Mon, 10 May 2010 19:17:16 +0000 http://petemillskarate.com/blog/?p=207#comment-28 Congratulations of everyone who competed! Congratulations of everyone who competed!

]]> Comment on This Thursday is Family Night by Keith Cofer http://petemillskarate.com/blog/2010/03/19/this-thursday-is-family-night/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Keith Cofer Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:59:04 +0000 http://petemillskarate.com/blog/?p=201#comment-27 Wow, Over sixty people from Mr. Lewis an my school joined with Mr. Pete's school for a night of study and fun Christian fellowship. Thank you all for a great time and such wonderful sharing of technique. Even though I did not feel well, it was fun to wach everyone "play fight" for a half hour at the end. You all looked a little too tired for just a half hour though?! Maybe work on the cardio, were the charts that hard? See you next time, I sincerely thank you and I love you all. Wow, Over sixty people from Mr. Lewis an my school joined with Mr. Pete’s school for a night of study and fun Christian fellowship. Thank you all for a great time and such wonderful sharing of technique. Even though I did not feel well, it was fun to wach everyone “play fight” for a half hour at the end. You all looked a little too tired for just a half hour though?! Maybe work on the cardio, were the charts that hard? See you next time, I sincerely thank you and I love you all.

]]> Comment on This Thursday is Family Night by Keith Cofer http://petemillskarate.com/blog/2010/03/19/this-thursday-is-family-night/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Keith Cofer Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:50:30 +0000 http://petemillskarate.com/blog/?p=201#comment-26 Come on in when you can but we will pray in at 6:30. If you plan to teach it would be nice if you could make it by 6:00 but we will fit you in for a presentation demo if you wish at the end if your late. Normally Tuesdays are for self defense and kata. There will be no Bible study this Thursday, even though we all ways normally do that at my school after we gas out after an HOUR of "play fighting". So bring your thinkin hats, hope you all larn somthin! We will have fun! Come on in when you can but we will pray in at 6:30. If you plan to teach it would be nice if you could make it by 6:00 but we will fit you in for a presentation demo if you wish at the end if your late. Normally Tuesdays are for self defense and kata. There will be no Bible study this Thursday, even though we all ways normally do that at my school after we gas out after an HOUR of “play fighting”. So bring your thinkin hats, hope you all larn somthin! We will have fun!

]]> Comment on Good to Master Jerry Lewis by Jerry M. Lewis http://petemillskarate.com/blog/2010/02/28/good-to-master-jerry-lewis/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Jerry M. Lewis Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:50:39 +0000 http://petemillskarate.com/blog/?p=199#comment-25 It was good to see everyone as well. I am sorry that I couldn't stay any longer than I did. I had a great time working with Master Tony Willams. Thanks for the kind words. Hope to see you in Greenville. It was good to see everyone as well. I am sorry that I couldn’t stay any longer than I did. I had a great time working with Master Tony Willams. Thanks for the kind words. Hope to see you in Greenville.

]]> Comment on 38th Annual Athens Karate GAmes by Administrator http://petemillskarate.com/blog/2010/02/09/38th-annual-athens-karate-games/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Administrator Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:14:54 +0000 http://petemillskarate.com/blog/?p=191#comment-24 It will be at McMinn County High School. It will be at McMinn County High School.

]]> Comment on 38th Annual Athens Karate GAmes by Roman http://petemillskarate.com/blog/2010/02/09/38th-annual-athens-karate-games/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Roman Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:18:42 +0000 http://petemillskarate.com/blog/?p=191#comment-23 Sensei Mills, Where will the tournament be held. I may consider competing. Thanks, Roman Sensei Mills,

Where will the tournament be held. I may consider competing.

Thanks,
Roman

]]> Comment on 15 metals/trophes from Lewis tournament by Keith Cofer http://petemillskarate.com/blog/2010/02/06/15-metalstrophes-from-lewis-tournament/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Keith Cofer Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:25:01 +0000 http://petemillskarate.com/blog/?p=189#comment-22 A wonderful time was had by all. Jerry did a fantastic job by my account. Such a great opportunity for young people to grow and learn. Yes thank you ALL, but especially thank you Jerry. What fun! See you in Athens on the 20th of March! A wonderful time was had by all. Jerry did a fantastic job by my account. Such a great opportunity for young people to grow and learn. Yes thank you ALL, but especially thank you Jerry. What fun! See you in Athens on the 20th of March!

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