Kosho School of Karate

After a lifetime dedicated to the martial arts, Sensei Awad passed away from an unexpected illness on Saturday, January 7th 2023. Sensei Awad was a Chief Instructor of Shuri Ryu Karate, a Karate world Champion, and founder of the Kosho School of Karate. Condolences to his family, friends, students, and all the people that he touched during his life. Sensei Awad was one of the few people that truly lived life HIS way. He will be missed, and remembered, by all that knew him.

Obituary Link. Michael E. Awad, beloved father of Dr. Michael Stegar, devoted brother of Richard T. Awad, Walter Awad, & the late Thomas F. Awad; dear uncle of Thomas F. Awad II, Richard E. Awad; grandfather of Chloe Elizabeth Steger. Passed away Jan. 7, 2023, at the age of 74. Resident of Mt. Washington. Service will be held at T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home, 2050 Beechmont Ave., Mt. Washington, on Fri. Jan. 20 at 2pm. Friends may visit the funeral home Fri. from 12:30pm-2pm. Mike was a World Master Karate Champion. Memorials may go to the Kosho Karate School in Mt. Washington.

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The East Central United States Kendo Federation is pleased to host the 2022 Cincinnati Jodo Seminar and Promotion Exam. Seminar instructors include some of the top Jodo practitioners in the United States, and this will be the third time that a promotion test has been held in the Midwest. Whether you are a long-time Jodo practitioner, or you are interested in trying it for the first time, you will not want to miss this unique opportunity!

ACCOMODATIONS

If you wish to go ahead with your own hotel reservations, the nearest hotels to the event include:
Intersection of 275 & Beechmont Ave – Best Western Clermont – Red Roof Inn – Days Inn by Wyndham Cincinnati East
Off of 71 in Hyde Park Neighborhood – Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati Midtown – Courtyard By Marriott Cincinnati Midtown – Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati NE

On June 29th, Kosho Instructors and students Sensei David Hamann, Nate England, Joe Thompson, and Becky Kelley helped put on a seminar at Rob Frommer’s My Gym in Newport, KY.
The seminar was led by Sensei James Walker, head of the Bushido Academy of Karate & Kobudo in Aurora, CO.
Thanks to Rob. Great job to all the participants, and thanks to Rob and Sensei Walker for letting us join in!