Status of Sensei Charles Blackmon?

uechimommy · Post by **uechimommy** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:03 pm

Hi! I am new to these forums. I was a student of Sensei Charles when I was very young, and I recently came across an old post saying he had suffered a stroke. How is he currently doing? My family and I had a great amount of respect for the man and have him in our thoughts and prayers.

Cindy

John Giacoletti · Post by **John Giacoletti** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:43 pm

I kind of remember him in that Seffner/Brandon crowd with Joe Guidry and Ken Washington.

I'm sorry to hear of his misfortune. He was a very friendly and happy man. I hope he's ok.

Chris H. · Post by **Chris H.** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 8:21 pm

Cindy,

Last I heard he has been recovering better than expected. I started out training with Joe and Charles back in '89. Off and on from the Hwy 60 Dojo to the Lithia Dojo. I am currently at the Seffner Dojo of Ken Washington. Joe has moved to San Antonio, FL and his students still teach in Brandon at the rec. center and Athletics Club in Plant City. For more up to date info on Charles contact Uechidude on this forum and he can help you out even more.
Chris

uechimommy · Post by **uechimommy** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 6:23 pm

Thanks for the replies. I started with my family around 1992 (I think!) at the Lithia dojo. There was some sort of disagreement at some point, and we ended up at Ken Washington's dojo. Once I left for college, things got too hectic to go back. For a very short time, I worked with Bob Yogis in Lakeland, but things again became hectic.
I was just recently doing some searches for information on Uechi when I came across the forum and the really old post about Sensei Charles. I will be sure to PM Uechidude.

Bill Glasheen · Post by **Bill Glasheen** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:24 pm

I'm really happy you took it upon yourself to reach out and try to get connected with the Uechi community. Keep us posted on your progress. We love a great success story!

- Bill