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Worlds First Interactive Martial Arts Magazine
MAGAZINE NO.11
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CONTENTS
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JAMAICAN BORN
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CANADIAN
KARATE-KA
TWO MINDS by Conroy Copeland
THE FIGHTING
ONE HEART QUEBECOIS
by Jim Maloney by Don Warrener
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THE SELF GRAND
DEFENSE MASTER
MINDSET FRANK LEE
by Vic Granic by Don Warrener
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WAR CHIEF
JIM MI’KMAQ
MALONEY
Two Minds
one heart by Jim Maloney
Jim Maloney hails from Canada’s east coast, The interesting thing about Jim, or Sakej,
Halifax, Nova Scotia to be exact, and is a is that he long ago found that the roads of
tenth Dan in Uechi Ryu Karate. His Sensei the Japanese martial arts and Canada’s first
is the most famous Uechi Ryu instructor in nation people actually have many common
the USA - George Matteson. denominators, in everything from raising
children to getting ready for a war.
Not only is Jim a high level, quality Uechi
Ryu practitioner, but he is also the War As an example, when a samurai awoke on
Chief of the Sipekne’katik District, where he the day of a battle, he would greet death
is known as Sakej. The Mi’kmaq male was with open arms by saying, “It looks like a
born for two things only, to become a great good day to die.” The Mi’kmaq Warriors
hunter and a great warrior. also had various rituals and ceremonies
before and after a battle.
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In fact, yet another similarity was that the
Mi’kmaq and Japanese warriors would both
rather die in battle than be captured by
the enemy. The Mi’kmaq warriors even
had a death song, should they be mortally
wounded in battle.
On the softer side, the children in a Japanese
home and in a Mi’kmaq family are taught
to listen and not be loud and out of control.
Jim teaches boxing to the youth in his area
and is a top level coach for his fighters. Jim is
also a respected police officer, is the epitome
of a good role model, since he lives the values
he was taught as a native person, and still,
until this day, focuses on honesty, courage,
justice, benevolence and to giving back. Jim
possesses honor, and is a man of his word,
loyal to his native values and of course his
personal character development.
Doesn’t that sound like the Code of Bushido?
It does, because there are similarities in all
ways and cultures. Jim has found his way
through both Uechi Ryu and through his
Mi’kmaq upbringing, to become one of the
tall trees in Canadian culture, which values
all nationalities and none more so than our
First Nations people.
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JIM MALONEY
10th Degree Black Belt
Uechi Ryu Karate treasure
and Canada’s Ambassador
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M
indfulness is a powerful skill the lungs. When breathing from the
in life, one which I found diaphragm, while exhaling, the lower
and developed through my belly should pull inwards to force air out
martial arts training. It has awakened of the lungs.
me from the inside out and has allowed
To practice the coordinating of
me to gain a better understanding of
breathing, inhale on the beginning of a
my emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
technique and exhale on the execution
When I perceive these emotions and
of a technique. The exhales should
feelings, I can respond with a greater
be short, focused, bursts of air which
sense of awareness. Developing this skill
develop momentum and power - or
really takes commitment. In the case of
‘spitting’ out the air.
protecting ourselves, we practice drills
and physically develop those techniques,
but we should also be training and
preparing our minds equally.
This can be as easy and as simple as
creating a new habit and reminding
yourself to stay alert and to be aware of
your surroundings. So, an empowered
martial arts mindset is a commitment to
THE SELF-
protect yourself, by learning about and
trusting your instincts and being willing
to act on those instincts when necessary.
Just as with physical techniques, actual
DEFENSE
practice is necessary to develop and
maintain a mindset.
BREATHING TIPS .
MINDSET
The idea is to coordinate breathing
from the diaphragm while executing
techniques. The following exercise helps
to control one’s respiration rate and may
IT MATTERS
be used to augment power. To breathe
from the diaphragm, while inhaling,
the lower belly (and not the chest),
by Vic Granic should expand first as air is brought into
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As I write this, I will remind you to keep
BASIC WRIST RELEASES in mind that these are suggestions, and
TWO ON ONE that ultimately you will make your own
Wrist releases are not considered to be an
decisions, based on your assessment of a
exceptionally aggressive attack, but this Partner grabs one of your wrists
situation. It is through continued instruction
technique can quickly become the prefix to with both of his hands.
and consistent training that you will have a
a volatile situation. The following is a sample
drill to practice with a partner, to help you
- Do: Establish your base first, then chance to analyze and execute your safety
visualize what to do if someone were to grab
secure your fist and pry your way strategy and build up your confidence.
your wrist while at a party, or in similarly
out. Something to keep in mind, as every little
bit matters.
crowded area. Notice how you will possess
- Common Mistake: Failure to drive
the reflexes to break free with ease from this
the elbow forward for optimum
grab.
leverage.
Visual: A perpetrator will often grab a
woman by her wrists, to detain, neutralize,
isolate, or demean her. By using leverage to
break the attacker’s grip, regardless of their
size or strength, she will be able to escape
the grab.
ONE ON ONE TWO ON TWO
Partner grabs one of your wrists with Partner grabs both of your wrists
Three basic different grip one hand. with both of his hands.
configurations. - Do: Get closer to your partner by - Do: Establish your base and focus
pushing your elbow towards their elbow. on escaping one wrist at a time.
- Safety First: Do not grab your partner’s
wrist so hard as to burn their wrist during
- Common Mistake: Abruptly pulling - Common Mistake: Trying to
practice.
away rather than prying with leverage. remove both wrists at once.
Use only a ‘palm up’ grip for this - Partner Reminder: Remember
variation. to check your partner’s base before
- Safety First: Watch out, don’t punch their escape.
yourself in the face by pulling on your
fist.
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Vic Granic, founder of Super
Kick Karate Mixed Martial Arts
Training Center.
Current rank: Roku Dan in Japanese
Karate, 6th Degree Black Belt 1995. Earned
his Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate
2003. Founded his dojo Super Kick Karate
in Toronto, Canada (on 1195 King Street)
Super Kick Karate Kids. Raised aware-
ness for The Hospital for Sick Kids, raising
$25,000. for their children’s charity.
2006. Held his own tournament, the
Canadian Karate Championships and
founded the Canadian Black Belt Hall of
Fame at the event by inducting the first of
many martial artists into the Hall of Fame
in Toronto, Canada. Brought together all
martial arts styles at his ‘Open Tournament
of Champions.’ This was the moment
he wanted to create a Mixed Martial Arts
curriculum to Super Kick Karate his dojo
and began incorporating Karate, Boxing,
Judo, Jiu Jitsu Kobudo Black Belt System.
Personal Fitness as well as online training.
2007. SKK History, 18 Atlantic Avenue in
Toronto, Canada.
VIC GRANIC 2012. 171 Liberty Market Building in
Toronto, Canada.
WWW.SUPERKICKKARATE.COM
832 college street,
toronto, ontario m6g 1c8 2018. 832 College Street West in Toronto,
674-885-5425 Canada.
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KOM BAT M AG A Z I N E # 1 1 - 1 8Conroy
Copeland
JAMAICAN
BORN
A
s a Jamaican born Canadian, I basement, so I joined him for lessons in his
CANADIAN always wanted to study the mar-
tial arts. I used to see those ads at
basement. Eventually I also sent away for
this magazine, which consisted of a bunch of
KARATE-KA
the back of magazines, you know the ones, stapled 8” x 10” sheets, showing stick figure
there’s a skinny guy on the beach busy los- drawings doing karate techniques.
ing his girl to a big bully, with big muscles.
by Conroy Copeland I did not want to be that guy. One day a
Later on, while in elementary school, I
joined a local community center and began
school buddy told me that he was taking
my formal training in Goju Ryu karate.
karate lessons and bragged about how good
Then in high school, I was excited to be able
karate was. Turns out that he had sent away
to join the karate and wrestling teams. Very
in the mail for a ‘how to’ karate magazine
soon I realized that I had found my passion.
and was using it to practicing karate in his
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KOM BAT M AG A Z I N E # 1 1 - 2 0‘I love the martial arts.
it has saved my life..’
- CONROY COPELAND.
Fast forward to 1978, when I opened Copeland’s teachers. The martial arts has allowed me to
Martial Arts and Fitness Center in Windsor, travel and compete worldwide, gain a wealth of
Ontario and began my teaching career. I taught knowledge, and make a difference in people’s
classes for children starting at age six, teens and lives as well as my own life. I have also had the
adults. I hope that along with karate, that I also honor of being an assistant coach and eventually
taught my students to accomplish their life goals, head coach to one of our national karate teams.
build strength in their bodies and minds, taught
Today, I run a successful commercial dojo, which
them how to concentrate, self-esteem, positive
I believe has positively affected countless numbers
relationship building, respect, courtesy and of
of individuals over the years. Many are proficient
course effective self-defense skills. I have been
black belts running their own dojos, and all of
proud to have trained with multiple generations
them are professionals, making a positive impact
of families over the years. I myself also never
on society.
stopped training and learning from many great
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KOM BAT M AG A Z I N E # 1 1 - 2 2ROBERT LOYER
THE FIGHTING
QUEBECOIS
by Don Warrener
W
e first met Robert Loyer simply but surprised his opponents when
during the 1980’s, when he it was time to fight. They got stung with
won one of his many fighting his reverse punch, which was speed on
titles in Quebec, Canada. He was a quiet overdrive, matched with timing rarely seen.
person but his fists spoke volumes, especially Make no mistake, Robert could kick, but it
his reverse punch, probably the simplest of was his reverse punch which was his meat
all karate techniques, but one which few and potatoes technique when he needed a
ever master, but a knockout technique for point.
Robert Loyer.
During the 1990’s Robert decided he would
Robert has an impressive record, winning take a shot at boxing and won the Golden
nearly every tournament in Quebec and in Gloves not once, but twice. His hands were
the bordering states to Canada during the greased lightning for sure. Robert, never
1980’s and early 1990’s. one to say no to fighting, even competed in
illegal underground fights in the USA during
Robert always wore just a simple white
the early 1990’s at the outset of MMA.
gi with only one patch on it. He dressed
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KOM BAT M AG A Z I N E # 1 1 - 2 4He began his training after his uncle enrolled
him in a karate school in the Ottawa Hull area
of Canada in 1969, when he was around eight
years of age. This is where he learned his craft
and how to become fearless in the ring. Robert
was a lightweight with the fighting spirit
of a ferocious beast from the underground.
Confident but tactful is the best way to describe
what Robert was like in the ring.
At one tournament in Quebec, Robert actually
won eight gold medals, shooting him to stardom
in the Quebec fighting circles. His coach at
one point was Fern Cleroux, who was famous
as ‘The Bear of Quebec.’ Mr. Cleroux coached
Robert at age fifteen when he started fighting in
the men’s divisions, which was possibly a little
naive, but he had ‘The Bear’ watch his back and
of course he did.
Today Robert lives in wilds of northern Quebec
in a small town know as Ouje-Bougoumou on
the Cree Nation, where he teaches martial arts
and fitness to his band of brothers. At sixty years
of age he is in remarkable shape. All Robert
needs is a coon skin cap and a canoe, and he
would be known as the Fighting Quebecois.
After being inducted into the prestigious
Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame in 2014 his
career as one of Canada’s fighting Champions is
solidified forever. Robert Loyer is a true legend
in Canada.
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KOM BAT M AG A Z I N E # 1 1 - 2 6U E D
ON T IN FRANK LEE
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rank Lee’s Muay Thai Kickboxing Crane Kung Fu in Hong Kong prior to his up getting very hurt. So, to stay out of trouble, Frank was completely disenchanted with the
gym is a two story affair, which has 1960 arrival in Canada. He quickly became in 1966 Frank took his Martial Arts teaching idea of ‘controlled contact’ and ‘no contact’
been in the same location since 1980. employed in night clubs as a peace keeper full time. His school soon filled up to the point wondering, “What’s the point?” “Fighting like
Upon entering, one is warmly greeted and (bouncer). As a new Canadian in his early 20’s, he had to keep adding more classes to take care that isn’t fighting at all. It teaches very bad habits
shown around. Upstairs there are stunningly this was right up his alley. Being a real martial of the crowds of eager learners. No one was that can get you killed.” On the return from
clean and well appointed separate men’s and artist, Frank thought he needed help with his teaching real fighting - but Frank Lee was. Winnipeg, Frank focused his students on their
women’s change rooms, lockers, showers and ground fighting and enrolled in wrestling at the boxing and kicking skills, as well as sparring.
In 1969 Frank took a group of students to
even separate saunas. Downstairs, there is a University of Alberta. He found a friend who In 1972 Frank rented the Kinsmen House in
Winnipeg for the Canadian Championships.
lovely reception area and a view to the workout was a Wado Ryu Karate instructor and they Edmonton to host his first martial arts promotion.
Three students were disqualified for excessive
floor, complete with a full sized boxing ring, exchanged techniques for several years as well. He installed three rings and ended up with 240
contact. Frank had a heart to heart with one
rows of heavy bags, up and down balls and Frank then enrolled in Judo classes at the YMCA, eager competitors. It took three days to run all
student, who was still in the fray, instructing
other training aids. Everything is spotless, to further enhance his grappling expertise. All the matches off and was a great success, so much
him not to hit so hard and avoid being
even the floor of the ring. the while teaching White Crane Kung Fu so that Frank has averaged four promotions a
disqualified. That student won the grand
and hard-knocks real fighting techniques to year ever since.
Grand Master Frank is a consummate host, championship.
interested students. Frank was getting in too
who will proudly introduce his students and
much trouble working the clubs. Being of small
give the grand tour. Frank Lee learned White
stature, ruffians would challenge him and end
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KOM BAT M AG A Z I N E # 1 1 - 3 0In 1974, Frank wanted to change how he
was doing tournaments. He travelled from
Edmonton to Toronto, Detroit and California,
meeting with illustrious martial arts instructors
and promoters. In 1975, in Los Angeles,
Frank met Howard Hanson, then president of
the WKA (World Karate Association/World
Kickboxing Association). Frank had been
sparring with Benny Urquidez at the Jet Centre.
Howard Hanson was so impressed with Frank’s
effervescent personality and martial arts skills,
that he made Frank the Vice President of WKA,
the Canadian Representative and Technical
Advisor. With student instructors taking
care of his Martial Arts club in Edmonton,
Frank travelled to Thailand in 1979 where he
trained for six months in Muay Thai at a Thai
Army Camp. Upon his return to Canada he
found that no one could best his students in
the ring, as no one, at that time, was teaching
Muay Thai. In 1980 Frank opened his present
location in Edmonton.
Author, Bruce Currie
(Bruce Currie MFA, is a Canadian
In 2012 Frank Lee was inducted into the
photojournalist, published since 1968,
Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame. With the
Mr. Currie has been published in
onset of the UFC, Frank saw an opportunity,
dozens of newspapers, magazines and
as this kind of fighting was right up his alley.
advertising projects. Mr. Currie has been a
Since hen he has fielded numerous students in
photographer/editor for numerous Martial
UFC matches and is, since 2007, a Manager
Arts Magazines in Canada and the USA.)
Agent with the UFC.
One can’t help but notice that Frank Lee’s
students are not just customers, but raving fans
and for good reason. Frank is now in his 80’s
and can still be found in the ring, working his
students - a fountainhead of energy.
Scan to watch.
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