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Name: Ervin Kaplan, MD
Comment: As a veteran of WW II Carlson's 2nd Marine Raider battalion I am a strong advocate of the Martial Arts as presented in this most handsome and complete web site. The capability of self protection in hand to hand combat in military special forces is the ultimate insurance for survival to fight another day. Sensei Ed McGrath's status as a major educator in the Martial Arts should be honored and recognized by all
Name: Hanshi Leon D. Wright USMC, ret.
Comment: The site looks great! And I appreciate what you have done for LTCOL. Shusko. He is an awesome leader
Name: John Geerlings
Comment: Greeting from an old friend of your son Ed. I was trying to find him on Google, and came upon your web site - very impressive.
Name: John Pinghero
Comment: Sensei, I hope you enjoy this site for as long as I have enjoyed calling you Sensei and Friend
Name: Greg Melita
Comment: Excellent site! All the best!
Name: Shihan Kenny Zuck
Comment: Wanted to write to say I visited the "new" web site today for the first time and it is very well put together, informative, and truly dedicated to the martial art of Isshin-ryu Karate-Do. It represents your lineage, dedication, and loyalty you have had through the years to the true father of Isshin-ryu in America: Hanshi Donald Nagle. Keep up the fine work in representing the Isshin-ryu system. My best to both of you and your dojo members.
Name: Don Nash
Comment: You and your student Mr. John Pinghero put a good looking website together. looking forward when it's completed.
Name: Brian R. Fitzgerald
Comment: Great job. Look forward to more stories from Hanshi McGrath.
Name: Ernie Temple, Shihan
Comment: What a great source of Isshin-ryu History compiled into one web site, thanks!
Name: Wayne Wayland
Comment: I visited your new and improved web site today and it is an excellent dedication to one of martial arts greatest: Hanshi Donald Nagle. You can take pride in the fact while you have created a wonderful memorial to a great Martial Artist you have preserved a little history for the generations of Isshin-Ryu Karate-Ka to come. Keep up your fine work representing the Isshin-ryu system and as always if I can help in any way do not hesitate in calling.
Name: Sean Shannon
Comment: Today is the fifth anniversary of Don Nagles passing, we
love and miss you very much Uncle Donald, Rest in Peace.
Name: Tom Nowell
Comment: My name is Tom Nowell, I'm a San Dan under Robert Sherman, a student of Sensei Brian Fitzgerald. I really enjoy your website, all the information and stories are incredible, a great tribute to both Sensei McGrath and Master Nagle.
Name: Dennis
O’Hara DC
Comment: Thank you for giving us such a great representation of Isshin-Ryu.
Name: Steve DiLorenzo, Roku Dan
Comment: Honored friend and student of Hanshi McGrath for 33 years. This website is excellent. The knowledge and history you have provided, along with your fighting principles, will give the Karate Ka a real chance to grasp the true Isshin-Ryu concept. Great job!
Name: Frank Harvey
Comment: My name is Frank Harvey. I am a Ni-Dan at King George Karate in King George, Va. I've visited your new website and am totally blown away by its contents and dedication to Isshin-ryu Karate and our Soke Grandmaster Tatsuo Shimabuku. I've read the comments of the guest book and can only re-enforce what has been said, "Great job". I will direct my students to visit this site. Thank you.
Name: Bill Hayes, Major USMC (ret)
Comment: McGrath, Hanshi: Please permit me to sent my heartiest congratulations to you and all other involved in compiling, producing and maintaining this superb website which honors two unique martial arts pioneers - one born on Okinawa and the other born here in America. How proud they both must be of all your efforts to ensure the preservation and development of the One-Heart style of the empty hand way.
Name: Master Dan DeNapoli
Comment: Hanshi McGrath, I am a student of Kyoshi Tommy May. I have been with my Sensei for over twenty five years. I love your web site. It really helps keep our beautiful art alive.
Name: Vena Daniel, Renshi
Comment: It has been my focus over the past 30 years to be the best I could be in this martial art system. Thank you Hanshi for giving us this great gift brought back to the United States by Grand Master Don Nagle. It has been my pleasure and Honor to call you Sensei and Friend. Thank you for all you have done for us as students. What a great teacher you are and Grand Master Don Nagle confirmed it once you where named Grand Master by your Sensei.
Name: Chester Holubecki, 8th Dan, Isshin-ryu
Name: Captain2364
Comment: Sensei, great job on your web site, I have worked out in the central Ave. (Jersey city) dojo since 1973, I also had the pleasure of serving with Master Nagle on the Jersey City Police Force. I have just retired as a Inspector and now have more time to dedicate to the art. Best of luck and stay well.
Name: Ronald Duncan Sr.
Comment: Grand Master McGrath, thanks for the memories. Great web site, and please keep up the great works.
Name: Brandon T. Emory
Comment: Great site, keep of the good work! CombatSelfDefense.8m.com
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