Ed McGrath's School of Traditional Isshin-Ryu

 

"The Voice of Karate"

The above picture of Sensei McGrath

appeared during the 60's and 70's as the front cover of the

 Hai-Karate after shave gift box set.

A picture of his hands was used on the bottle.

Hanshi and Mrs. McGrath have completed there move to Upton, Mass. and are settling into their new surroundings. To all of their friends that need his new contact information we are posting it here:

Hanshi & Mrs. E. McGrath

66 Glenview street

Upton, Mass. 01568

Phone: 508-603-1118     Email: emcgr3@optonline.net

He looks forward to hearing from you all.

 

"This picture is one that people should scan, put in a frame and place on the wall of their dojo or home. It took place at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Gy.Sgt. Don Bohan's last duty station and the site of his main dojo. This picture shows many of the top teachers, in many styles. Master Isaac had the plaque custom made for Brother Bo. Grand Master Don Nagle and myself are holding the plaque for presentation, with Don standing next to Ed McGrath. To the left are Ernie Cates who owned the dojo that held the First Isshin-ryu Dojo in America. next to Ernie is Gary Alexander, while somewhat hidden I believe the next person is Ralph Chirico and then Major Bill Hayes, USMC (Ret.) who is probably the best known of the Shorin-Ryu stylists and most knowledgeable karate-ka in America, Carl Mangione, Al Smith, in the wheel chair is the late Ted Volrath, a former Marine and double amputee from Nam, who wowed audiences with his self-defense demos from Madison Square Garden to California. On the right, behind Don Nagle is Master Ralph Passero, next to him is Master Larry Isaac a former terror in fighting tournaments and Marine Master Gy. Sgt. USMC (Ret.), with one of his best fighters.
 
                                                                                        Ed McGrath, Hanshi-Go
                                                                                        Grand Master, Isshin-ryu

(photo courtesy of Wayne Wayland - www.bohans-family.com )

Seminars with Grand Master Ed McGrath

 

"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." - Ervin Kaplin, MD

It is an honor for a WW II Marine Raider to remark on our site, in such a manner, as this warrior has. Ed McGrath, Grand Master, Isshin-Ryu.
 

"World War II Marine Raiders are honored by the Martial Arts Center of Excellence at the Quantico Virginia Marine Base being named Raider Hall. On its opening the center was dedicated by Charles Meacham, President of the United States Marine Raider Association. The Martial Arts Center will employ the training methodology exemplified by that of Marine Corps veteran Grand Master Ed McGrath." - Ervin Kaplin, MD

Thanks again to Dr. Kaplin - Ed McGrath, Grandmaster Isshin-Ryu

Master Passero has set up a discussion group at Yahoo Groups, if you would like to join please click on the link below:

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/AOKAInc/

 

Last web update - 03/22/09

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