1974 – 2004             O’Sensei Peter Urban the founder of USA Goju Karate. The one responsible  for bringing this art to the United States. I trained with O’Sensei when I was a purple belt down at Chinatown dojo thru an invitation from Sensei Padu. I then trained with O’Sensei Urban one on one at his home in Queens, N.Y. Each class was 6 or more hours of GO/JU training. Sometimes more GO than JU. Then he would put it all together and I realized the essence of the complete GOJU.  I had the honor of training with “The Father” of all U.S.A. Goju systems. I still received training up until 2004 when he passed. He was my Grandfather, Padu my Father, & I a “SON” who live to honor and make them and all my other teachers  proud in life.

Knowledge in:          Japanese, Okinawan, & USA Karate, Ninjitsu, Kobudo, Chi development, Kung Fu, Jiu-jitsu, Tamashiwari, Meditation.

Accomplishments:    Founded, “The Earl Woodbury Martial Arts Dojo”, Palmas Del Mar in Humacao, Puerto Rico in 1975-1995. I traveled back and forth to Puerto Rico to teach  and spread USA GOJU to the Puerto Rican community. The school lasted 20 years .

Appeared on television on Channel 31 (3 times), Channel 47 (2 times) in N.Y. and on W.A.L.O. (3 times in San Juan P.R.) on SUPER SABADOS. Received an Resolution from the Puerto Rican Government for my dedication to the Martial Arts and for teaching the martial arts to the Puerto Rican community and providing a positive program. 

Provided security for Mr. Peg Leg Bates, New Edition. Also Mr. James Brown at the Apollo Theater.

Appeared on Wesley Snipes production of, “The Martial Art Masters” a production aired on TNT cable network in 1998. Still an active competitor in N.Y. and out of state tournaments over 1000 trophies & awards.

Taught at: Bronx YMCA Center Bronx, N.Y. ……………..    1987-1989

                                                            Mott Haven Community Center Bronx. N.Y.   1990-1994

                                                            Betances Community Center Bronx. N.Y.  ..    1995-Present

                                                            Melrose Community Center Bronx, N.Y.   …   1997-1999

                                                            ST. Anthony’s Church       Bronx, N.Y.     ………    1999-2005

Have taught Police Officers, Teachers, Medical employees, Kids (4 years old and up), adults, all races, handicap, loss of hearing individuals, and many more.

Hall of Fame: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Musician (keyboards, trumpet, bass guitar, acoustic, drums, brass instruments, percussion, drum machines, read & write music)

Artist by nature
 

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Phone: 718-590-4719
Email: Contact Kyoshi Woodbury

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