<p>Dan Popp had the good fortune to meet Duk Yeong Kim Sensei in 1990, and what transpired was a 17 year journey of studying traditional Japanese Kendo (Way of the Sword) and Shodo (Way of the Brush). THE FLOATING BRUSH presents the ancient Japanese art of Shodo... or Way of the Brush. This book provides a glimpse of how he learned this aesthetic art form and includes examples of his sensei's art as well as Dan's own artwork over the years. Dan began his study of Kendo (traditional Japanese swordsmanship) in 1990 under Duk Yeong Kim, progressing to the rank of Yon-dan (4th degree black belt). Kim Sensei also provided Dan instruction in the art of Shodo, or Japanese calligraphy. Although his sensei passed away in 2007, Dan continues to practice Shodo to honor his teacher. His art was exhibited in Lancaster, PA in 2009 and 2010. In September 2012, Dan's work was featured in Harrisburg, PA at The Gallery at Second. He holds the rank of Roku-dan (6th degree black belt) in Order of Isshin Ryu karate and was named the 2008 Male Instructor of the Year by the International Isshinryu Hall of Fame. In July 2013, Dan was inducted into the Isshinryu Hall of Fame, becoming the 101st member. Dan's training in martial arts also includes Modern Arnis and Kombatan, stick fighting arts originating in the Philippines. He has also promoted two tournaments for the World Kumdo Association (Korean Kendo) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The 1st World Kumdo Association tournament was held in 1998 and the 2nd U.S. Open Kumdo Championships in 2001 where he received the Kumdo Ambassador Award. A 1994 graduate of Pennsylvania State University's Capitol College in Middletown, PA with a B.S. in Professional Accountancy, Dan was employed in 1999 by the National Credit Union Administration where he still serves as a federal examiner, specializing in IT audits. He resides in Harrisburg, PA with his two daughters.</p>

The Floating Brush: Learning Japanese Shodo from a Kendo Master

Arts & Photography

Popp, Dan

Painting

Kamel Press, LLC

<p>Chi-Ryu Jiujitsu is a composite system of martial arts that has been under development for more than 20 years. Forged through trial and error, blood and sweat, Grandmaster Isham A. Latimer, Master John Costanzo, and Master John McDonald utilized the creativity of their artistic backgrounds to develop their training methods. Chi-Ryu Jiujitsu provides practicality for street defense along with improving and maintaining health and flexibility of mind, body, and spirit. This book introduces this martial art along with photos of various facets of the style.</p>

Chi-Ryu Jiujitsu: Energy Way of Gentle Technique

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

In 1956 Tatsuo Shimabuku formalized his martial arts training, knowledge and experiences into one of the world's foremost karate styles: Isshin-Ryu. Many outstanding karate-ka were produced over the years and the style has grown exponentially throughout the world. One such ambassador of Isshin-Ryu who has built a foundation of tradition and outstanding students is Toby Cooling. Grandmaster Cooling has kept a lifelong promise to Isshin-Ryu's founder by building a true karate family. This is the story and history of Grandmaster Toby Cooling's legacy: The Order of Isshin-Ryu.Author Dan Popp began his study of Isshin Ryu Karate in 1982 under his father, Frank Popp. He eventually joined the Order of Isshin-Ryu family in 1996 and is currently ranked roku-dan. Dan is also ranked go-dan in Manasyu Karate, yon-dan in Kendo, and Lakan Isa (1st degree black belt) in Kombatan. Dan was named the 2008 Male Instructor of the Year by the Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame. In 2013 he was inducted as the 101st member of the Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame.Dan learned the traditional Japanese art of Shodo under his Kendo sensei, the late Duk Yeong Kim, and continues to practice this art to honor Kim sensei. He has exhibited his art in both Harrisburg, PA and Lancaster, PA. He has previously authored two books about his former Kendo/Shodo instructor: The Floating Brush as well as Sensei's Final Lessons.A graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Professional Accountancy, Dan is employed by the National Credit Union Administration as a Regional Information Systems Officer where he performs IT and information security audits. He has earned the following certifications from ISACA: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and Certifi ed in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT).

Order of Isshin-Ryu: One Family - One Dojo: History and Teachings of Master Toby Cooling and a Promise Made to the Founder

Biographies & Memoirs

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