IIKA Newsletter Chairman: JC Burris President: Tommy True Board Members: Phil McElroy, Jim McDonald, David Gabbard, Kelly Markham, Carol Burris, Jerry Smith, Mike Lewis, Don Bordinger, Sandra Strong Honorary Board Members: Maurice Msarsa, Bruce Guillaume Subject: Maryville Isshinryu Karate School Workout Release Date: Sunday June 14, 2009 Taking advantage of the IIKA’s Master Visitation Program, the Maryville Isshin-Ryu Karate School was proud to welcome IIKA Board Member Master Jim McDonald to our dojo. Master McDonald led the workout and demonstrated how to work close-in with an opponent while using the opponent's own motion and techniques against him. Master McDonald’s enthusiasm for teaching was contagious. He stressed the importance of making a mental advantage over an opponent, and through his unique sense of humor demonstrated the importance of mixing a strong work ethic with a healthy dose of fun. Master Jim McDonald with the Maryville Isshin-Ryu Karate School Black Belts. Standing: Kirk Harris, Pete Simmons, Master Jim McDonald, Jim Cobb, Travis Lowe. Kneeling: Robbie Meisner, Angie Higginbotham, Shane Lenoir, Chris Godwin, Scott DeWaard Master McDonald has given the Maryville Isshin-Ryu Karate School much to work on and think about. We are most appreciative of his visit. Article submitted by, Maryville Isshinryu Karate School