Prof. Phillip M. Skornia, Zendo-ryu Karate, ZENDOKAI

Much of this information about Prof. Skornia personally has been taken from "Who's Who" in Karate and Who's Who" in American Martial Arts. Mr. Skornia was inducted into "Who's Who" over forty years ago. Some updated information and rank have been included....Editor

The President of ZENDOKAI TM, an acronym for ZENDO-ryu Karate Association International is Prof. Phillip M. Skornia, 9th Degree Black Belt in Shorinji Zendo-ryu Karate. Master Skornia is a pioneer and a living legend in developing traditional karate in America for the last half of a century. Master Skornia is a direct descendant Zen Priest of the Shaolin Temple. He trained and meditated at the Shaolin Monastery in the Songshan Mountains near Xian, China. He was an honored guest of the 1500-year anniversary of the Shaolin Temple in 1995.
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We welcome students from other styles of martial arts. We honor and accept your previous experience with open-mindedness. It will speed up your promotions here and add to your knowledge of martial arts and philosophy.

Our headquarter dojo (Hombu) called the Academy of Judo & Karate had been in for over business for 50 years. When Master Skornia retired, he gave the school to his Black Belts. Since he is now deceased, the school has been reborn and classes are now in progress at the Kukkido Studio West, 2301 Artesia Blvd. #2, Redondo Beach, Ca. 90278; (310) 371-5350. Be sure to ask for the special introductory price for the New Student Package.

For information on the All Japan Karate Association Int'l. headquarters, go to: http://alljapankarateassociation.com

For Children's Karate and Self-Defense classes or Thaibo Power Kick-Boxing, call "Scooter" Rayburn at (310) 406-0952 or Master Don at (310) 371-5350. Mention referred by Professor Skornia for special attention. For kick-boxing, go to http://thaibopowerkickboxing.com.

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NOW AVAILABLE - Historical MAGAZINE ARTICLES
After dozens of requests for historical copies of some of the many magazine articles written about me and Shorinji Zendo-ryu Karate, I have selected several major magazine articles.

1. The 45th Black Belt Magazine Anniversary Edition, March 2007. It featured Master Skornia's 45th anniversary
of teaching. The article was "Shorinji Zendo-ryu Karate and Aikijujitsu."

2. Cover story with Sensei Skornia, Nov. 1986, Karate/Kung-fu Illustrated magazine.  Shorinji Zendo-ryu
Karate: "The Open-Minded Fighting System that Seeks All Truth. "

3. Inside Karate Magazine, Dec. 1984. "So...you want to open a Martial Arts school? How to do it from a Master."

4. Karate/Kung-fu Illustrated, April 1994. "Shorinji Zendo-ryu Karate & Aikido. Can it be used together?"

5. Fighting Stars Magazine, April 1982. "Meadowlark Lemon: From Prince to Karateka." Famous Harlem Globetrotter trains in
Shorinji Zendo-ryu Karate with Master Skornia. Plus: Free colored and autographed picture of Meadowlark and Harlem Globetrotters.

These articles come with full color covers. The cost is $40 each, with no handling or shipping charges. Three copies cost $80 (one free) to the same person. Your copies will be personalized to you, with your name and any special title or rank you designate, and dated.

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American Martial Arts

2301 Artesia Blvd. #2
Redondo Beac, Ca. 90278

Professor Skornia was sought out and interviewed extensively by the Los Angeles Times for ths front page story, "Bullets are Faster But Karate Can Help." Skornia is quoted many times in this Sunday edition in 1982, 30 years ago. Even that long ago, Skornia was considered one of the pioneers of traditional Karate going back to the 1950's. He ran one of the largest and oldest dojos (martial arts schools) in the Los Angeles, California, area, headquarters near LAX. He also pioneered the open-minded concept of offering other martial arts to his students such as Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido, and Kung-fu. He even offered a separate class in Thai Kick Boxing for fitness called Thaibo Power Kick Boxing.com. Free copies are available by postal mail. E-mail for directions.

Speaking of major newspaper articles, there was a large and detailed article on the benefits of traditional Karate for children in the South Bay, Los Angeles, California largest newspaper, the Daily Breeze. This article plus pictures was on the front page of the Life/Arts section, Sunday edition, 1996. It was called, "Modern Samurai, Martial Arts Training for Youth Underscores Character and Discipline." Note: Prof. Skornia also developed a non-profit program for "at-risk" children over 30 years ago. It served the greater South Bay at that time. It continues to this day with Professor Skornia and high-ranking instructors, Jay Gilmore, John Mossman (works for Children's Services, County of Los Angeles), and is headed by the dedicated, youth instruction specialist, "Scooter" Rayburn.

The Inland-Imperial Headquarters for Riverside County is headed by 5th Dan, Rod Hefington. You may e-mail the Hombu National Headquarters with your name, address, and phone number for a free referral.

Both of the articles cn be received by mail. E-mail for directions on how to obtain.

Interesting note: Professor Skornia was interviewed for an article in Newsweek Magazine in 1970.

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August 1, 2014
Shorinji Zendo-ryu Karate Advisory Board members include:
1. Shihan Don Wortman
2. Prof. Susan L. Skornia, President, AJKAI
3. Shihan Rod Hefington
4. Sensei Norbert Fernandez
5. Dr. Hosea Brown III, M.D.
6. Instructor Elton Rayburn
7. Dr. Gary Baker

As President of the All Japan Karate Association International and inheritor of the Shorinji Zendo-ryu Karate system, I authorize Shihan Don Wortman to conduct discussions in the United States or Japan regarding the recognition and status of the Shorinji Zendo-ryu Karate system.

Sincerely,
Professor Susan L. Skornia

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