A Tribute to the MasterBlack Belt
November 1976
By Richard Dobosiewicz
Tournament held in Queens, New York
on April 17, 1976 honouring Shimabuku
Tatsuo after his passing on May 30. 1975.
Kichiro Shimabuku, eldest son of the founder, arrived from Okinawa to judge kata competition.Upon his arrival, he received a letter from General Louis Wilson, Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.
It said in part,
"On behalf of all Marines and especially those who have been
touched by Master Shimabuku's influence, I take this opportunity
to express appreciation and respect for the conscientious
performance and service provided by Master Shimabuku."
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