Kyoshi Ron Joslin
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Kyoshi Ron Joslin
Shichi Dan (7th Degree Black Belt)
Sensei Joslin is owner and Master Instructor of two of the
most successful schools in Isshinryu karate. He began his
training at an early age, his brother while still in middle
school found out about classes being offered after school
but their mom couldn't afford classes (father deceased) for
her four sons so Sensei Dave and the oldest brother Steve
enrolled. After learning karate in class the oldest would
rush home to show their younger brothers.
Master Ron started formal training in 1972 in Karate & Judo
Schools of America run by Larry Malo. It was based in
Shitoryu and was a very linear system that did not suite him
very well.
In 1973 it was his brother Dave who found the system of
karate that offered all the benefits both sought. Master Ron
Joslin and his brothers Dave and Al began studying the art of
Okinawan Karate under the then current Heavyweight
Champion of Michigan, Master Bob White.
On Nov. 5th 1977 he opened his 1st school with Master
Martian Gatlin, Sensei Hoarse Dudley and his brother and has
gone on to have a positive impact in his local community and in
Isshinryu karate nation wide.
He earned his black belt on Feb. 25th 1978 from
Grandmaster Willie Adams.
Master Joslin has won various championships in forms,
sparring and traditional weapons forms, however, he is most
proud of his achievements developing the dojo. Winning the
Masters division in Kata at the 1999 AOKA Grand Nationals
was great but he most enjoyed his last fighting match in a
tournament.
"I was judging Kata on the board and apparently the center
judge didn't like my scoring as his friends came up to compete.
He turned to me in a lull in the competition and asked me if i
was fighting today. I responded I would like to if there was
anyone there to fight. He said he would put together a special
exhibition Masters match. He asked if I would like to use safety
gear. I answered that I didn't need to use it.
His name is Hanchi Alexander Archie. He is now a 10th Dan
but at the time he was an 8th Dan (I a 4th) and a local legend
who had held the fighting seminars at this tournament the
previous day.
The tournament was held outside under a large tent top in a
temperature of 112 degrees.
It was a spirited match. Master Archie started out with a
strong back fist to my head that rang my bell! In fact he
helped me get into the spirit of the match and it became
lopsided from that point on.
After a faked advance he charged me, as expected, and I hook
kicked him in the head. He grabbed my leg and threw me. I laden
on the grass and kicked up as he tried to punch down. (legs are
longer)
They separated us. I next came in with a hand combo that
ended with a back fist that knocked his contact lenses out of
his head. They stopped to recover it.
By this time the ground was scuffed up and they changed
our ring.
Master Archie was itching to get back at me due to the
contact lens hit, and I knew it. He attacked promptly and I
started to go backward but suddenly set my feet and Thu a
reverse punch to the point of the chin. It stopped him dead in
his charge. He grunted heavily and said, "That was a good one".
I thought to myself. "I have more of those where that came
from".
I have always loved to kick people in the head, it is a very
gratifying strike. Next I started to use a side kick to the head,
stopped 1/2 way, started to withdraw and suddenly struck
as he charged again. The side kick hit him hard in the forward
temple and knocked the other contact lens out of his eye.
The judges kept trying to give him points but really had to
work at it. He charged, I hook kicked the head again...point for
Master Archie! No big deal...it happens.
I enjoyed the match and it was a good ending to my
tournament career."
He is the Director of the "West Coast Karate Classic" and
the Sacramento Senior Olympics. Master Ron is the director
of the K.I.A.I. Grand Nationals (shared with Master Dave).
Master Joslin is on the Executive Board of Karate
International Association of Isshinryu, a national karate
association.
He was also awarded the highest honor of the American
Okinawan Karate Association called, “The Spirit of Isshinryu
Award” in 1999.
He was inducted into the Okinawan Karate Hall of Fame in
2000, a true honor for him.
K.I.A.I. Also recognized Master Joslin with their prestigious
Masters Excellence Award.
Master Joslin was inducted into the Heritage Who's Who
for his accomplishments in business in 2008. The Heritage book
of Who's Who is in all our libraries and all the universities
across the united states.
Master Joslin’s karate program has not gone unnoticed,
receiving an award for being #1 rated martial arts school in
the country in quality and service. Not once but for 5
consecutive years! The rating came from I.C.A.N. (a national
martial arts consulting and tuition billing company based in
Florida).
His schools have been rated in the Top Ten Schools in the
country By Educational Funding Company in 2006.
Kyoshi Ron and Dave were on the cover of The Eagle
Express magazine. An international martial arts magazine going
out to every dojo in the USA, Canada, England, Australia,
Wales and South America. With a two page featured article.
Master Joslin has studied and taught Isshinryu Karate for
over 36 years and has developed a long standing reputation
for the highest standards in quality instruction. He is proud
to have taught over 200 people that earned a black belt with
him and his brother.
" I believe in the benefits of the martial arts. I have personally
seen people of all ages become the best they can be through
training in our schools. It has been a rewarding experience."
Training in Thailand
Shichi Dan (7th Degree Black Belt)
Sensei Joslin is owner and Master Instructor of two of the
most successful schools in Isshinryu karate. He began his
training at an early age, his brother while still in middle
school found out about classes being offered after school
but their mom couldn't afford classes (father deceased) for
her four sons so Sensei Dave and the oldest brother Steve
enrolled. After learning karate in class the oldest would
rush home to show their younger brothers.
Master Ron started formal training in 1972 in Karate & Judo
Schools of America run by Larry Malo. It was based in
Shitoryu and was a very linear system that did not suite him
very well.
In 1973 it was his brother Dave who found the system of
karate that offered all the benefits both sought. Master Ron
Joslin and his brothers Dave and Al began studying the art of
Okinawan Karate under the then current Heavyweight
Champion of Michigan, Master Bob White.
On Nov. 5th 1977 he opened his 1st school with Master
Martian Gatlin, Sensei Hoarse Dudley and his brother and has
gone on to have a positive impact in his local community and in
Isshinryu karate nation wide.
He earned his black belt on Feb. 25th 1978 from
Grandmaster Willie Adams.
Master Joslin has won various championships in forms,
sparring and traditional weapons forms, however, he is most
proud of his achievements developing the dojo. Winning the
Masters division in Kata at the 1999 AOKA Grand Nationals
was great but he most enjoyed his last fighting match in a
tournament.
"I was judging Kata on the board and apparently the center
judge didn't like my scoring as his friends came up to compete.
He turned to me in a lull in the competition and asked me if i
was fighting today. I responded I would like to if there was
anyone there to fight. He said he would put together a special
exhibition Masters match. He asked if I would like to use safety
gear. I answered that I didn't need to use it.
His name is Hanchi Alexander Archie. He is now a 10th Dan
but at the time he was an 8th Dan (I a 4th) and a local legend
who had held the fighting seminars at this tournament the
previous day.
The tournament was held outside under a large tent top in a
temperature of 112 degrees.
It was a spirited match. Master Archie started out with a
strong back fist to my head that rang my bell! In fact he
helped me get into the spirit of the match and it became
lopsided from that point on.
After a faked advance he charged me, as expected, and I hook
kicked him in the head. He grabbed my leg and threw me. I laden
on the grass and kicked up as he tried to punch down. (legs are
longer)
They separated us. I next came in with a hand combo that
ended with a back fist that knocked his contact lenses out of
his head. They stopped to recover it.
By this time the ground was scuffed up and they changed
our ring.
Master Archie was itching to get back at me due to the
contact lens hit, and I knew it. He attacked promptly and I
started to go backward but suddenly set my feet and Thu a
reverse punch to the point of the chin. It stopped him dead in
his charge. He grunted heavily and said, "That was a good one".
I thought to myself. "I have more of those where that came
from".
I have always loved to kick people in the head, it is a very
gratifying strike. Next I started to use a side kick to the head,
stopped 1/2 way, started to withdraw and suddenly struck
as he charged again. The side kick hit him hard in the forward
temple and knocked the other contact lens out of his eye.
The judges kept trying to give him points but really had to
work at it. He charged, I hook kicked the head again...point for
Master Archie! No big deal...it happens.
I enjoyed the match and it was a good ending to my
tournament career."
He is the Director of the "West Coast Karate Classic" and
the Sacramento Senior Olympics. Master Ron is the director
of the K.I.A.I. Grand Nationals (shared with Master Dave).
Master Joslin is on the Executive Board of Karate
International Association of Isshinryu, a national karate
association.
He was also awarded the highest honor of the American
Okinawan Karate Association called, “The Spirit of Isshinryu
Award” in 1999.
He was inducted into the Okinawan Karate Hall of Fame in
2000, a true honor for him.
K.I.A.I. Also recognized Master Joslin with their prestigious
Masters Excellence Award.
Master Joslin was inducted into the Heritage Who's Who
for his accomplishments in business in 2008. The Heritage book
of Who's Who is in all our libraries and all the universities
across the united states.
Master Joslin’s karate program has not gone unnoticed,
receiving an award for being #1 rated martial arts school in
the country in quality and service. Not once but for 5
consecutive years! The rating came from I.C.A.N. (a national
martial arts consulting and tuition billing company based in
Florida).
His schools have been rated in the Top Ten Schools in the
country By Educational Funding Company in 2006.
Kyoshi Ron and Dave were on the cover of The Eagle
Express magazine. An international martial arts magazine going
out to every dojo in the USA, Canada, England, Australia,
Wales and South America. With a two page featured article.
Master Joslin has studied and taught Isshinryu Karate for
over 36 years and has developed a long standing reputation
for the highest standards in quality instruction. He is proud
to have taught over 200 people that earned a black belt with
him and his brother.
" I believe in the benefits of the martial arts. I have personally
seen people of all ages become the best they can be through
training in our schools. It has been a rewarding experience."
Training in Thailand
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