Name: John Raymond Stone Mascio Occupation: UNIX Systems Administrator Convex Computer Corp. (Eng. Operations) Karate Rank, Style: Shodan - Shobayashi Shorin Ryu Shodan - Shudokan Shichikyu - Isshin Ryu no rank - Tai Chi Teachers studied under: Sensei Pam Wren (Isshin Ryu - Godan ) Sensei Debby Pittak (was Karem - Isshin Ryu - Yondan) Sensei Cerny (Isshin Ryu - Nidan) Richard Peck (Tai Chi) Master Eizo Shimabuku(ro) (Shobayashi Shorin Ryu - Judan) Master Walter Todd (Shudokan - Hachidan) Sensei Bill Funk (Shobayashi Shorin Ryu - Shichidan) Sensei Bill Hayes (Shobayashi Shorin Ryu - Rokudan) Sensei Butch Marino (Shobayashi Shorin Ryu - Rokudan) Sensei Barb Christensen (Shobayashi Shorin Ryu/Shudokan - Godan) Sensei Ilene Smoger (Shobayashi Shorin Ryu/Shudokan - Yondan) Sensei Gary Rodgers (Shohonsu Shorin Ryu - Yondan?) Location: Dallas/Richardson, TX USA Organizational Affiliation. American Shudokan Assoc. Certified by Shimabukuro Eizo (Shobayashi Shorin Ryu) Certified by Walter Todd (Shudokan) Certified in Kobujitsu Combatives (Bo - Shohonsu Shorin Ryu) Experience in the Martial Arts: I started Martial Arts (MA) in August of 1982 in Isshin Ryu Karate. I was in and out of MA due to college and work until January 1989, where I went back to Isshin Ryu and stayed until I moved here in May 1990. Shortly thereafter I joined the "Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas" under Sensei Ilene Smoger. Since the school has combined the two styles of Shobayashi Shorin Ryu and Shudokan, my rank of Shodan (first degree black belt) is valid in both styles. My rank was conferred directly by Master Walter Todd, head of the Shudokan style, on June 5, 1994. I have additional experience in: Kung Fu, Bo, Bo-Combatives, Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, Aki-jujitsu, Aikido, Jeet Kune Doe, and Wing Chun, although I am by no means an expert in these areas. Since I could go on forever about my interest and philosophies, I'll leave this section with that brief snyposis of my history and leave the rest for future posting! ;-) Other: Up to date contact info can be obtained by: finger mascio@egsner.cirr.com finger mascio@condor.mcs.kent.edu finger mascio@mcs.kent.edu finger mascio@concave.convex.com finger mascio@convex.com or email mascio@{cirr.com,triad.cirr.com,mcs.kent.edu, concave.convex.com,convex.com} with the subject of "magetfile contact-info" In that order of precidence This file can be obtained by: email mascio@{cirr.com,triad.cirr.com,mcs.kent.edu, concave.convex.com,convex.com} with the subject of "magetfile rollcall" Email with the Subject of "mals" for info on available files. Most are of intrest only to my students, but some are of general interest.