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Master Anne Radke
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 Master Anne and daughter Sensei Lisa at the 2004 Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame |
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masteranne@upkudo.com / mastertrainer@abetterbody.us
Cell: (850) 566-4544 / Work: (850) 514-4334 |
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| (Left) Daughter of Master Anne and 2 time Hall of Fame Inductee and North Florida Martial Arts Grand Champion in Black Belt Fighting and Kata, Sensei Lisa, with North Florida Martial Arts Black Belt Champion in Fighting and Kata, Brittney, grand daughter of Master Anne who is the 6 time Hall of Fame Inductee. Master Anne's competition team has won over 1,350 trophies in competition since 2000. (Right) Sensie Liz, Sensei Debbie, Master Anne, Grandmaster Baker, Maria |
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Renshi Lisa with Husband Brent |
Renshi Lisa Roddenberry
Renshi, who has been training for nearly 10 years, is the daughter of Master Anne. She teaches not only the children and adults at Alpha, but also teaches kickboxing at Alpha as well. Renshi Lisa has been awarded the 2006 Sensei of the Year at the Florida Cosmopolitan Hall of fame, Alpha UPKUDO's 2004 Instructor Award and The 2004 Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame Outstanding Dedication to Martial Arts Award. She is the NFMA Champion Black Belt Female Fighter of 2001 and placed 3rd in the US Open Female Fighter Division and also in kata at the 2003 US Open Karate Tournament. Renshi Lisa is a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer (CFT), License#71212569 certified by AMFPT.
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Sensei Anthony Reeves Sensei Reeves is the proud student of Master ANNE RADKE, President, UPKUDO INTERNATIONAL KARATE FEDERATION (UIKF). Sensei Reeves has been under her continuous and private instruction for 5 years. In addition to
his responsibilities as an instructor, Sensei Reeves serves as General Counsel of the UPKUDO International Karate Federation. Sensei Reeves reports directly to the President of UIKF regarding all legal matters affecting the UIKF and it's
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 Sensei Anthony Reeves, Esq. and his wife, Carol  Sensei Anthony poses with Master Anne, Sensei Dillon, & the World Cup. |
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Sensie Liz & Husband Brinson 
Sensei and Brinson's daughter. |
Sensei Elizabeth Tatum
Sensei Elizabeth Tatum has been training in UPKUDO since October 1999. She took UPKUDO because she wanted to learn to protect herself and gain confidence. Her favorite part is "learning something new which happens every class... I have learned so much about myself. UPKUDO has helped every aspect of my life."
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Inducted into the 2006 Florida Cosmopolitan Hall of Fame for Dedication to Martial Arts |
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Debbie Tully has been practicing UPKUDO since August 1999. She joined our dojo in order to gain self-confidence and control. In competition she holds the title of North Fl. Martial Arts Champion in Greenbelt Women Fighting. In her own words since joining, she has "found myself and realize how unique each person is as an individual".
"To me being a black belt means that you have trained and studied to earn that rank and you are just beginning your training. Now is the time to train my mind and body to become one. I must carry myself dress and speak with the utmost of professionalism at all times and never shrug my responsibilities. "Master is always telling us that our training in karate will help us in our everyday life and I could not count the number of times that I have seen that statement come true. I teach exactly the way it was taught to me by Master Anne and she was taught by her teacher Grand Master Baker. I do not foresee a time when I will not need my teacher. My favorite part of UPKUDO is sparring but in order to be a well rounded student I must train in every aspect in order to be a great fighter and teacher. If you beleive in yourself enough you can endure any situation. Grand Master says "no matter how hard you train you will never be perfect" It wasn't until working with my students I realized the truth of that statement. The clarity, sharpness, control used with the technique are all important when teaching and doing the techniques. "I live by Grand Master's two philosophies of "love always wins and Positive input is positive output" and will remain dedicated and true to my style UPKUDO." | ||||||||||
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"'Why karate?' I have been asked this question many. Many times and my answer is always the same, 'Because I Want to.' The reason I chose Alpha Upkudo Karate a little over two years ago was for very selfish reasons. I wanted to be closer to my daughter and grandchildren and Alpha Upkudo would do that for me because they were also studying under Master Anne. Another reason was that i wanted to lose some weight, and I have accomplished that goal to some degree. I also felt That studying karate would enhance my life, and it has. Karate has become one of the most Interesting aspects of my life. Every day, I find myself wanting to work out to keep up my strength and agility. I desperately want to increase my ability to raise my legs higher, to increase my ability to kick. I'm sure I will accomplish this in time. Again, these are very selfish reasons for studying karate.
"But over and above my own selfish Reasons for studying karate, I have found something I didn't know i was looking for. I have found a purpose and reason for my life. I have found a family of people who care about one another. A family who love and respect each other. A family where no one is above another no matter what color belt they might wear. A family that looks to the needs of all it's members. "I have also found that i love to work with people, to be able to pass on knowledge I have been fortunate enough to glean from others. To see the look of understanding on the face of someone you are trying to help is a surge of pure joy beyond anything I have ever felt before. I feel extremely lucky to have been chosen to help teach as a trainee instructor since this gives me the opportunity to work with the regular teachers. Because most of the people we work with are children, who are so full of life, I find myself feeling more alive, more capable of coping with the everyday happenings of my life. I find myself more tolerant of others and the things they might do. "And so, as you can see, karate Has become so much more for me than the selfish reasons for which I first started. It has taught me that no matter who you are or at what stage in your life you are, it is a force that will sustain you for many years to come. "To me, this is what karate has become and will always be. I thank Master Anne, for everything she have taught me about karate, but even more, about myself." |
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Mr. Brandon Keefer
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I train with Mr. Jeremy Whatley and Master Anne Radke.They both are extremely inspirational to me. It feels great being part of such a loveing dojo family. I have won the divisional champion title in both fighting and kata I became hooked on competing from the first event. In the past I have been a fitness club manager and a certified personal trainer. I have also coached many city league sports. I feel extremely comfortable in front of groups of people both young and old. I feel it is extremely important to lead by example and I truely enjoy mentoring our areas youth. I know that I can make a difference in peoples lives by assisting in teaching your Upkudo system and also teaching the importance of haveing a strong physical body, mind, and spirit. I know that I can bring strong leadership qualities to the community. |
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Will Blanton
As a Kelegion Kai I have learned many valuable lessons. The value of the experience of just listening to Master Anne and my instructor (Sensei Debbie). Learning not only how to throw a technique or even how to apply said technique but even More general lessons from How to effectively speak with a child or new student that will encourage them to improve and want to grow.
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Photo Slideshow of Belt Ceremony Made by Will
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Video from Belt Ceremony |
Sensei Brittney Roddenberry
"What is important of being a Black Belt of UPKUDO is always do your best and never, ever give up."
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John McMichael |
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Some of the things I have learned are that wisdom is more important than technique, love always wins, “timing” determines the outcome of the battle, and respect for others is very important. This is not only important in karate but in life also. If I remember these things, success will follow me.
I am learning that even I can be a teacher. I have learned something from everyone in my UPKUDO family. Master Anne has inspired me through tough times and I wouldn’t have gotten this far without her. She always supported me with love, kindness, and strict discipline when needed. The Black Belts of UPKUDO are a good example for me to follow. They always respect others, show patience when they teach and demonstrate self-discipline. My fellow Red Belts have helped me to get to where I am now by cooperating as a partner in testing and sparring, and teaching me how to be a part of the team. I have stayed with the UPKUDO system because I have a burning passion for the martial arts. Whenever I think of a reason to quit, I find two reasons to stay. The support of my UPKUDO family has kept me going. I hope that one day I can teach the UPKUDO way of life because I want to let others have the same wonderful experience that I have had." |
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Kaylin and brother Kyle |
Kaylin with her proud grandmother and father. |
Kaylin and her grandparents, the Watsons, who have always supported her training. |
Kenzie, step-dad Craig, mother, Abby |
Kenzie and dad Chuck |
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What it means to me to get a Black Belt is to achieve an important goal in life. Also, to become a leader and an example. To know I am becoming one of the best but not the best. I’ve learned if I try harder I can do many things.
I will do these things as a Black Belt. Help teach classes when I’m needed. Continue classes as a Black Belt to keep learning. Become better at everything. Learn more katas and practice them and get better at those. Also, become faster in my technique and use them more in the ring. Next, instructor to have my own class and teach them the way I was taught, and do the same as my Senseis. Last, at demo’s I love to show what I have learned to people. That makes them want to come in so then I can train with them too. Also, I’m performing with my dojo family. At competition I like to be judged and see how they like my performance. |
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My history with karate began more than three years ago, when I was fourteen years old. My reasons for wanting to take karate were simple: I wasn’t doing any other physical activities at the time and I wanted to keep myself active. I didn’t think my experience with karate would go much further than that. As it turned out, UPKUDO has become a far more important part of my life than just for keeping in shape. Looking back, I think I have grown during my time training with UPKUDO than I have at any time in my life.
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I started karate when I was four years old. When I saw the sign-up poster for karate I thought it was just one of those places that you just do kicks and punches. Then when I started karate, I learned it wasn’t just kicks and punches. I learned I had to put my heart into my training. Every time I did something wrong I would have to do it over again until I did it right. That’s how I found out it wasn’t any regular karate. It was a karate that said you should never give up!
My first teachers were Sensei Barney and Mr. Will. They were awesome teachers! The first day I started karate at Alpha Upkudo I was at Evangel Christian Academy, and I learned suki, upkudo sit, and the bow. Sensei Barney always popped me on my head when I bowed to him. I wondered why so I asked Sensei Barney and he said “look up when you bow.” He said “it is respectful when you look up to the person you are bowing to.” After he said that, I always looked up when I bowed. Mr. Will always told me to never give up no matter what! The Day I Got My White Belt I was getting out of school and I ran down to the cafeteria. Down the stairs I went! I thought it was going to be easy, but when the testing started I thought I knew my rules but I couldn’t think of any so I thought… always be respectful, be kind, be loving, be ready to learn, an um…..be a good friend. I was right! Master Anne said good job! I was just about to bust out and say “Yay,” but I didn’t. I just smiled. E.C. said his rules with no problem. Taylor said his rules with no problem also. Then it was my turn again, and I had to do a back fist. It was easy. I thought I did it so fast no body could see it. When I got done testing, I asked Sensei Barney if I passed and he said yes. It was close to the end of the year and I found out that the school was going to shut down next year. I couldn’t have karate there, or go to school there anymore so I moved to the old dojo on Capital Circle. The Old Dojo I spent about three years at that dojo. One of those years I saw Grand Master Gary Lee Baker. I tried to say hey but I couldn’t catch up to him. I went to class and I did not know anybody but I introduced myself to my teacher “Mr. Gary.” Two years later I was a yellow belt third degree and my teachers were Master Anne and Sensei Liz. They taught me side, hook, round, and front kick. It was coming to the end of the year and everybody started to pack up. Everyone was so happy! We moved one week later. I had new teachers. They were “Sensei Liz” and “Sensei Lisa.” The New Dojo and My Teachers I learned a lot from Sensei Liz and Sensei Lisa at the old and the new dojo! Sensei Lisa tried to teach me to stop laughing so much when I was sparring. That was hard for me to do, because I like to laugh and smile a lot. I got better at making a serious face. I’ve been getting better a lot of things thanks to Alpha Upkudo and my teachers. Before I knew it I was going to Grand Master’s seminar and I was so nervous. When I got there I saw Grand Master Gary Lee Baker. We we’re getting ready to walk on the floor. When everybody got ready to start Grand Master Gary Lee Baker saw my belt undone. He tied it and I was so happy! When we finished everybody was telling me that I was so lucky. It made me feel good. Master Anne and My Red Belt Three years later I was red belt third degree and I was learning Poddokun Two. It was a fun kata to learn! When I tested for my red belt Master Anne said that I always put my heart into my work and when you do that it means you will never give up. It doesn’t matter how physically strong a person is. It is what is inside you that counts! That is what karate is about. Just knowing about this can take me real far in life! |
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Master Anne is a private student of Grand Master Baker. She is one the few women who has built her own school, Alpha UPKUDO Martial Arts and Fitness, over 13 years ago. Alpha UPKUDO has since expanded to oversee three other UPKUDO schools. Master Anne named her school "Alpha" as a testimony that she puts God first in every aspect of her life.
