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Bushido Karate School
Welcome to the Bushido Karate School web page! :-)
Updated April 10th 2009
Our Style of Karate is Shotokan; this is the Japanese Style founded by the Great Grand Master
Gichin Funakoshi.
We also teach Jiu Jitsu in the style of Soke Richard P. Baillargeon; the style of Goshin Budo Jiu Jitsu
This style was founded by Master Balillargeon's Sensei, Soke Shogo Kuniba, Goshin-Budo later became the style Goshin-Do.
Soke Baillargeon or Little Soke as he liked being called was the founder of our old Union the
National Karate & Jiu Jitsu Union
He was a great teacher of Jiu Jitsu and Weapons, he also held a master degree in Pakistani weapons, when he died February 14th 1989, we had to leave the N.K.J.U.; it just wasn't the same without Soke. He was a great master and is sorely missed by our karate school.
Our school has been in existence since 1968.
We are affiliated with the Toku Kai International Karate Union
of which, Shihan Edgar Stiltner Jr. is the President.
Our Instructors are.
Grand Master Instructor Shihan Ace Casaldi____Hachi-Dan__(Eighth Degree Black Belt)
Master Instructor Sensei Rich Sopko___________Go-Dan_____(Fifth Degree Black Belt)
Master Instructor Sensei Wade Casaldi_________Rokyu-Dan__(Sixth Degree Black Belt)
Master Instructor Sensei Edward Folk__________San-Dan____(Third Degree Black Belt)
Master Instructor Jolene Folk_________________San-Dan____(Third Degree Black Belt)
Sensei John Clark_________________________Sho-Dan____(First Degree Black Belt)
Update!
As of November 10th 2008 Joseph (Joey) Jeanguenat has earned his green belt Yon-Kyu. Joey has been with me for 5 years starting in February 2nd 2004. I remember that day, his mother Chris came into my class with him and asked if I would teach him, she told me he is 10. I said I am sorry I train no one under 12 but I might make an exception for him if he is well behaved and will listen and not act out. She assured me that he would listen and pay attention, he would not get bored and act out. I gave him a trial class and to this day I believe it was the best decision I ever made!
Joey has been an absolute joy to teach, he listens intently with full focus on what is being taught. He always tries his best and if he starts slacking, it only takes a small reminder and then he is right back on target. I could not have asked for a more dedicated student than Joey, he has stuck with me through thick and thin through the years. When I decided to leave the YMCA and just open a small private dojo he stayed with me. When many other students came and left he was still there every time. His attention to detail and how much he practices to get everything as perfect as he can at all times reminds me of myself. I always told him how we never had to practice for tournaments because we always practiced to be our best at all times, those words stuck with him, "never slack, always be your best."
Sadly Joey will be leaving me and the Bushido Karate Schools for a new venture. He and his family will be moving to Virginia. His father, Jeff has had his job moved to Virginia.
Joey I wish you the very best of luck and hope you find a good school in Virginia to continue your training, you will be sorely missed.
As of July the 22nd 2002 John Clark has made Shodan Black Belt, we are proud to have him reach black belt. Rarely do people make it to black belt in our school; John is the 9th person to ever reach black belt with us since opening in 1968.
Our Black Belts 1968 to present, all of these Black Belts are highly honored among our Karate School. They have rightfully earned the right to be considered the best of the best be it past or present.
Jim Comstock___San-Dan promotion in 1980
Ed Folk________San-Dan promotion in 1986
Jolene Folk_____San-Dan promotion in 1986
Bradley Levan___San-Dan promotion in 1988
Rich Sopko_____Go-Dan promotion in 1993
Wade Casaldi___Go-Dan promotion in 1999
John Clark______Sho-Dan promotion in 2002
Wade Casaldi___Rokyu-Dan promotion in 2006
I find it an honor to be counted among these Black Belts.
There are only two others who have made Black Belt with us but shall remain un-named by their own deeds.
Our Student of the year for this year is Mike Pearse;
Mike has shown a strong commitment and dedication to Karate.
Past Students of the year.
1992 - Tony Zaikoski
1993 - Nathan Kishbaugh (Never Presented)
1994 - Amy Jo Sopko
1995 - Ben Sysko
1996 - Jay Fowler
1997 - Tony Bilardi
1998 - Kim Mowery (Special B.K.S. Framed Certificate, turned in too late for Toku-Kai Plaque)
2002 - Mike Pearse
Shihan Ace Casaldi's Karate Background
Teaching & Lecturing:
Danville YMCA__________________Karate________________3 Years
Bloomsburg YMCA___________Karate & Self-Defense_______11 Years
St. Cyrils Academy for Girls____Karate & Self-Defense________5 Years
Berwick YMCA______________Karate & Self-Defense___1966-Present
Sunbury YMCA__________________Karate________________2 Years
Berwick Police Dept.__________Karate & Self-Defense______30 Hours
Bucknell University________Karate [Ast. Shihan Storaska]___1968-1974
Bucknell University________Karate & Self-Defense________1975-1980
State Collage University____Karate [Ast. Shihan Storaska]___1968-1971
Susquehanna University____Karate [Ast. Shihan Storaska___1968-1971
Williamsport Community Collage____Karate______________1983-1984
Woman's Organization [Conn.]_____NOPRA Prevention Lecture
Woman's Organization [N.Y.]_______NOPRA Rape Prevention Lecture
Woman's Organization [N.J.]________NOPRA Rape Prevention
Bloomsburg Collage_______Awareness & Assault Prevention Lecture
License Certificates:
Registered Instructor [National Karate Union] 1974 To 1989
Registered Instructor [National Jiu-Jitsu Union] 1974 To 1989
First, Second, Third Class Instructor [National Karate & Jiu-Jitsu Union]
Registered Master Instructor [Toku-Kai International Karate Union 1985-Present]
Master [5TH Degree] Black Belt Jiu-Jitsu [Shihan R. Sparks]
NOPRA Representative [National Organization for the Prevention of Rape and Assault]
State Pistol Permit
Federal Firearms License
Bonded
NRA Marksman
State Certification [Lethal Weapons]
Licensed Private Investigator
Security Academy
State Certification [Municipal Police Officer Instructor]
Emergency Management Association Instructor
State Certification [Security Personnel Act 235 Instructor]
YMCA Child Abuse & Health Program
Karate Training______________3 Years_______________1963-1966
Karate & Jiu-Jitsu [Shihan Fred Storaska]_Extensive Training_1966-1970
Referee & Judge_________Karate Tournaments________1970-Present
Director NE. Grand Champ. Tournaments_[Hosted 3RD in series of 4]_1975
Lectured [For Fred Storaska]____Rape Prevention_____1970-Present
National Karate & Jiu-Jitsu Union_Instructor Clinics [15Yrs.]_1974-1989
Pressure Point Training [Tui-Ta]______G.D. Institute____1984-Present
Acupressure/Master Acupressure_____G-JO Institute___1994-Present
Bushido Karate Schools [Berwick]_____Chief Instructor__1968-Present
Bushido Karate Schools [Bloomsburg]___Chief Instructor___1970-1972
A little history about our school.
Shihan Frederic Storaska founded the Bushido Karate School in the year 1963; the first school was located in North Carolina. Shihan Storaska started teaching in Pennsylvania when he came here to teach Rape and Assault Prevention at the colleges.
(Frederic Storaska is the Author of "HOW TO SAY NO TO A RAPIST AND SURVIVE")
At one time there were three Bushido Karate Schools that came from Shihan Storaska's original Bushido Karate School; one operated by then Sensei Ace Casaldi in Berwick, PA, one by Sensei Joe Storaska in Bloomsburg, PA, and one by Sensei Bill Miller in Penn State, PA.
Ours in Berwick still stands to this day and continues to represent the good standing tradition of the original Bushido Karate School.
Bushido Karate School
Berwick, PA. USA
Our Dojo Kun is Master Funakoshi's Five Precepts
Dojo Kun
The Five Precepts of Master Funakoshi
We Shall Endeavor To Build Character
We Shall Be Faithful To Our Study
We Shall Cultivate Courage And Tenacity
We Shall Attach Great Importance To Etiquette
We Shall Be Wary Of Foolishness
Master Funakoshi's rules of Dojo Etiquette
Dojo Etiquette
1. Students must bow when entering or leaving the workout area.
2. Students must wear the traditional uniform to all practice sessions.
3. All uniforms must be clean and in good condition.
4. Students must keep their bodies clean and nails trimmed.
5. Students must not wear jewelry or sharp objects when working out.
6. Students must not chew gum or candy or eat while in the dojo.
7. Students must not engage in idle talk while in the dojo and should remain attentive at all times.
8. Students must always be courteous and helpful to each other.
9. Students should never use their skill, except in self-defense.
Bushido is two words "Bushi" meaning Warrior and "Do" meaning Way. Directly it means Warrior Way, or Way of the Warrior.
The Creed of the Bushido will give you a better idea of just what the Warrior Way means.
The Bushido Creed
I Am Karate
I Am The Way Of The Warrior
My Code Is Justice
My Life Is Honor
My Way Is Peace
B U S H I D O !!!
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