Friederich_sensei
Rest in Peace Friederich sensei. Thank you for your lessons at Hoitsugan seminar. I was so deeply inspired.
Gary Gerard Friederich, 66 of Reno, Nevada passed away on July 11, 2008 at home surrounded by friends after a brief terminal illness.
(From http://www.usadojo.com/eulogies/gary-friederich.htm)
Friederich Sensei was the first westerner allowed to join the elite JKA Instructors' Training Program in Tokyo. He had also trained at Takushoku, Komazawa, and Toritsu Universities and competed in the 1965 and 1966 JKA All-Japans as the only representative of the USA. Although he may not be a very well-known name in most Shotokan circles, it is worth noting that he was mentioned several times in both CW Nicol's 'Moving Zen' and Stan Schmidt's 'Spirit of the Empty Hand.' Friederich Sensei has been chief instructor for the Nevada Karate Association, for the past 42 years. Please note that assisting with instruction of Friederich Sensei's sessions will be the legendary Shapoff (Bob) Sensei, a very successful competitor in the 1960's-70's.
Read MoreGary Gerard Friederich, 66 of Reno, Nevada passed away on July 11, 2008 at home surrounded by friends after a brief terminal illness.
(From http://www.usadojo.com/eulogies/gary-friederich.htm)
Friederich Sensei was the first westerner allowed to join the elite JKA Instructors' Training Program in Tokyo. He had also trained at Takushoku, Komazawa, and Toritsu Universities and competed in the 1965 and 1966 JKA All-Japans as the only representative of the USA. Although he may not be a very well-known name in most Shotokan circles, it is worth noting that he was mentioned several times in both CW Nicol's 'Moving Zen' and Stan Schmidt's 'Spirit of the Empty Hand.' Friederich Sensei has been chief instructor for the Nevada Karate Association, for the past 42 years. Please note that assisting with instruction of Friederich Sensei's sessions will be the legendary Shapoff (Bob) Sensei, a very successful competitor in the 1960's-70's.
