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June 23rd -25th
GATHERING OF THE MASTERS

Masters Gathering held at the personal studio of Grandmaster Daniel Verkerke
was once again a huge success with 15 Senior Seicho Jutsu Black belts
in attendance with guest Grandmasters Ron Balas and Louis Dabila

Group picture of Senior Seicho Jutsu Black Belts

Back row from left; Rob Fergusen, Mike Petrella, Ken Scott, Jake Westlake, Edward Wilson,
Fred Renkowitz, Tony Reardon, Ryan Telfer. Front row left; Larry Myyra, Dawn Verkerke,
Daniel Verkerke, Kapley Judge, Aubrey Millard and Lesa Park
 

Spring Millenium Invitaional Tournament
Sunday April 30th

It was another great weekend of Martial Arts friendship
and brotherhood. This great tournament was hosted by
Grandmasters Ron Balas and Dennis Janes. Seicho Jutsu
Black Belts which helped officiate  GM. Daniel Verkerke, Shihan's
Aubrey Millard, Edward Rose and Shodan Kapley Judge.

Pictured from the left, Jack Buckley, Eddie Rose, Daniel Verkerke

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The Bleachers were full during the children's competition.

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Seicho Jutsu students Ryan Telfer and Lesa Park during the Self Defense competition performing there winning combinations. Ryan and Lesa are students of Shihan Aubrey Millard's Kitchener Ontario school.

For more pictures of this event visit: http://bushido.org/events/april06ohio.htm

Millennium Masters Seminars & Invitational Tournament
October  Cleveland Ohio

Another great weekend in Cleveland, Daniel Verkerke, Aubrey Millard and Eddie
Rose taught seminars back to back which lasted the whole day. The Millennium
Invitational tournament was held the following day.

Seminar participants.

Tournament officials

LAW ENFORCEMENT SEMINAR
September24th Pittsburg PA

This seminar included representatives from Campus Police, Sheriffs Department,
State Police and Private Security. During this seminar GM. Daniel Verkerke
taught Law Enforcement Officers how to control an aggressors center of gravity
 without the necessity of strikes or kicks.

flyer info: http://www.bushido.org/nvs/news4.htm

September 2nd - 4th
W.H.F.S.C. Awards Ceremony & Seminars

It was another busy weekend for GM. Daniel Verkerke in Orlando Florida.
After conducting his seminar on redirection of energy utilizing body movements
Mr. Verkerke also sat on the screening board reviewing new membership
applicants. GM. Verkerke enjoyed the Awards ceremony and entertainment
from the Head Table and participated in announcing awardees from the podium.

Pictured during the seminar.

During the award ceremony

For more pictures visit:  http://www.bushido.org/events/whfsc05.htm

June 24 -26 Gathering of the Masters Cambridge Ontario

The annual meeting of the Masters were held at  GM. Verkerke  studio in Cambridge. Grandmaster and Masters in attendance were Eddie Rose, Ron Balas, Dennis Janes, Dawn Verkerke, Daniel Verkerke, Rob Fergeson, Luis Dabila, Jake Westlake, Aubrey Millard & Dan McEaddy.

Masters and Grandmasters in attendance

May 15th 2005 Ohio Tournament

GM. Daniel Verkerke presenting 1st place Black Belt division medal to Master Hodgkiss

Master Aubrey Millard and his winning students pose with Grandmaster Daniel Verkerke

for further information visit: http://www.bushido.org/events/2005/

Picture of Demonstrators

GM. Stan Triplett, Master Chuck Chobot, GM. Dan McEaddy, 
& GM. Daniel Verkerke pose for a picture after the big event.

Deputy Sheriff Eddie Rose thanking GM. Daniel Verkerke for the NVS seminar.

GM. Verkerke teaching controlling techniques with the retractable baton.

For further coverage visit the News section at:  http://www.bushido.org/nvs/news3.htm

Grandmaster Verkerke experienced his 1st hurricane while stranded in Orlando during hurricane Frances. There was a state of emergency and everything was closed. The rescheduled event went great in the end of October. GM. Daniel Verkerke served on the examining board for new members and was seated at the head table once again during the banquet. http://www.bushido.org/hof

links to world heavy weight champion Waldo Von Erich;

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Grandmaster Dan Verkerke shown with Professional Wrestling Legend, Waldo Von Erich (CANADA

Seminar participants "click Pic"

Pictured right, GM. Daniel Verkerke is presented with a monographed hard cover book which he was featured in. The book is titled "Martial Arts Personalities Of The World"
The World Martial Arts Black Belt Hall of Fame also published a book covering the event which gives recognition and honors to outstanding Martial Arts Organizations and Practitioners which also featured Mr. Verkerke. For more information visit: http://www.visitsarawak.com/wushu

Pictured left Daniel Verkerke displays the beautifully engraved wood plaque he was presented with as he received the Grandmaster of the Year Award. Unlike many Hall of Fames where many people are honored, there are only a dozen or so awardees at an event like this. It makes it very special to have a packed full hall, all there to honor only a few awardees.

Cossack warriors actually originated in the Ukraine

The certificate and award are being presented by General of Cossatstvo Anatoliy Popovych

 Prior to the award ceremony Mr. Verkerke met with  Movie Star Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa  Mortal Combat villain.

June 27 - 29 2003 Cambridge Ontario. Exclusive annual meeting of the Grandmasters hosted by Daniel Verkerke. Private gathering filmed for the Martial Arts Show. Available on DVD by
Bushido Way of the Warrior Production.

 Masters and Grandmaster who performed for the Gathering. Jeremy Dancey, MA Aubrey Millard, MA Lorne Keetley, MA Dennis Janes, GM Ron Balas, GM. Daniel Verkerke, GM. Rudy Timmerman, GM. Dan McEaddy.

June 21st 2003 GM. Daniel Verkerke conducted a seminar at Timmerman's KJMS, in Sault Ste Marie. Course outline> EMBLEM THEORY - Master, Manipulate and Control an opponents center of  gravity. These techniques utilizing the Emblem Theory allows the  practitioner total control over the opponents force.
   GM. Verkerke taught control over force and gravity by way of legs, hips and  shoulders.

May 31 2003 Kitchener Ontario. GM Verkerke  conducted a Hanbo / Cane seminar. This seminar was hosted by the Jiko Ryu and covered basic to advanced techniques

April 26 2003  GM Verkerke was teaching Canada's Martial Art in England. This seminar was held at the Kensington Leisure Centre, London . Topics taught: A.C.C. Advanced Confrontational Combinations.

Pictures taken while teaching Black Belts in the UK.

March 22 2003 Cambridge, Ontario. Seicho Jutsu seminar covering Reversals and Counters to throws and take downs.  Conducted by GM. Daniel Verkerke. This seminar was filmed for the Instructional DVD featuring Reversals and counters to throws. In attendance were members of the Jiko Ryo school.