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November 8, 2024

Kaicho Butch Velez

Anyone who has trained in martial arts consistently understands that it is more than just a practice; itbecomes a way of life—a reflection of how one lives. As we continue…
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Kaicho VelezMasteryMentors
November 6, 2023

A Tribute to Kaicho Velez

This bulletin will be dedicated to Butch Velez. Kaicho Velez in collaboration with the late Shogo Kuniba established what has become to be known as the AGK. “American Goshin Budo…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Lies
July 16, 2023

Karate Gaps

NKJU/NKJUI is an umbrella organization. In that, we will accept all legitimate forms of martial arts. This enables us to cross-train and learn from each other, with the understanding that…
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Karate Kick splitPhilosophyTraining
December 13, 2021

A way of life

I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be safe enjoy the little things in life. It's the little things that seem to have…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Is Martial Arts just a Hobby?KataMasteryTraining
December 2, 2021

Ryu-ha

Ryu-ha can be controversial in more ways than one, and in this bulletin, I hope to shed some light on this subject in such a way that makes you think…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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AGK Butch Velez Kaicho MemoriamMentorsTraining
November 28, 2021

AGK Butch Velez Kaicho Memoriam 

This month has been two years since the passing of one of our legends in the Martial Arts, Kaicho Butch Velez of the AGK.  "Will Claphan, Mike Sutton, Bill Negron,…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Is Martial Arts just a Hobby?LifestylePhilosophy
November 22, 2021

Is Martial Arts just a Hobby?

Having trained with many martial artists over the years, I have never been asked Is my Martial arts a hobby for me, or is it a way of life?  First,…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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AGK Butch Velez Kaicho MemoriamMentorsPhilosophy
September 24, 2021

Kaicho Butch Velez of the AGK

This month has been one year since the passing of one of our legends in the Martial Arts, Kaicho Butch Velez of the AGK.  Kaicho Velez was not only my…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Fake MastersLifestyleMasteryPhilosophyTraining
August 31, 2021

So you’re a Master, huh?

In this bulletin, I want to discuss the misuse and correct use of Master and Traditional as it relates to martial arts.  "MASTER"  "One who acquires complete knowledge or skill…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Is Martial Arts just a Hobby?MasteryTraining
May 28, 2021

Uniformly Accelerated Linear Motion

First, I want to wish everyone a Happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. Give thanks to those that paid the ultimate sacrifice and those that we're lucky to have come…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Close-up hand of muscular man with bandageMasteryPunchingTraining
April 17, 2021

The Body mechanics Challenge

On my last bulletin, February 2021. I proposed the following question.Body mechanics Challenge. I would ask everyone to do a straight punch only, no other move from your body, Just…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Is Martial Arts just a Hobby?PhilosophyStylesTraining
February 28, 2021

What makes a real Martial Artist? 

Over the years, I have met many Martial Artists. Some I have known on a personal basis, but sadly very few began the Martial arts with the right attitude, determination,…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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McDojoMyths and LiarsTraining
January 9, 2021

McDojos and Martial Universities?

I think everyone can agree that 2020 will go down into the history books as one of the most unpredictable, chaotic, stressful, and challenging times since the Bubonic Plague. Only…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Is Martial Arts just a Hobby?Training
January 2, 2021

If you’re Kai’s are good, you’ll share them.

In this bulletin, I want to explain some of my concepts and interpretations of the martial arts and its usage in NKJU®, But first, I need to give some insight…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Sloppy Skills Fake KarateMyths and LiarsTraining
December 18, 2020

Sloppy skills that pay the bills

This bulletin is going to be dealing with the increase in Mcdojo's. Let's start and ask. What is a Mcdojo? McDojo's schools are run and owned for the purpose of…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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NKJU KarateMentors
October 28, 2020

Butch Velez…My good friend

I want to make this bulletin a tribute to a friend and fellow Martial Artist, Kaicho Butch Velez.  We all have used this term. I would like for you to…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Is Martial Arts just a Hobby?Training
August 15, 2020

A proper forward stance

I want to propose a question to everyone who is receiving this bulletin. I would like you to send me an email on what you think is the correct position…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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A man traveler sitting on the edge of a cliffMasteryPhilosophyTraining
July 28, 2020

Reach the top of the mountain

Before I go any further, I know many of you may not know that Kaicho Butch Velez of AGK was put in the Hospital a couple of weeks ago diagnosed…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Karate FakesMyths and Liars
July 15, 2020

How Complacency can diminish the Martial Arts

With all that has been going on here lately, I am combining June and July’s bulletin into one. Having said that. I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Is Martial Arts just a Hobby?PhilosophySelf DefenseStyles
May 28, 2020

To all that served

I hope everyone had a safe Memorial Day and remembered those that gave the ultimate sacrifice and those that are serving to protect our freedom. I had two uncles that…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Richard P. BaillargeonMentorsTraining
April 1, 2020

Richard P. Baillargeon

I want to start by reminiscing for a bit. As  many know, I trained directly under Mr.  Richard P. Baillargeon from 1973 to 1987 in  Valdosta, Ga. His first dojo was a…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Is Martial Arts just a Hobby?TrainingWaza
February 28, 2020

Kihon and Waza

I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day and did not forget their significate other.  For those who noticed, yes, I now have the Trademark for the NKJUI® International.  The…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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The Japanese DilemmaLifestylePhilosophyTraining
January 20, 2020

“The Japanese dilemma” 

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and let's all make this New Year one to remember.  All the information you get from my…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Is Martial Arts just a Hobby?KataPhilosophyTraining
November 18, 2019

Monkey see, Monkey do

“If you want to teach people a new way of thinking, don’t bother trying to teach them. Instead, give them a tool, the use of which will lead to new…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Female karate fighter trains kick in flightLifestyleTraining
July 1, 2019

No bad students, Only bad teachers

My previous bulletin was dealing with Energy and Mass as it relates to Kihon and Waza. I am hoping that you have gained more insight into how important it is…
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BoxingPunchingSelf DefenseTrainingWaza
June 2, 2019

Developing and delivering power

I have had several responses to the question I asked about which punch develops the most power, the straight punch, or the reverse punch. As I suspected, it was about…
Kaicho Roy Davis III
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Is Martial Arts just a Hobby?PunchingTraining
May 1, 2019

Which punch will develop more power?

NKJU ® My Website is up and running, (www.thelegitnkju.org) My site is based on facts not hearsay, smoke and mirrors and innuendos. To many other organization are without substance, or…
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