Sensei John Lambdin
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Mr. Lambdin began his
Martial Arts training in 1967 in the Wing Sing style of Kung Fu with Sifu
Jim Wonders. He has been fortunate to have trained with some of the best
karate instructors in the area, such as Larry Lunn, Algene Caraulia, George
Anderson, Il Jul Kim, Tarzan Young and Lynn Jackson. He has also attended
many seminars and clinics over the years under such masters as Osamu Ozawa,
Robert Trias, Phillip Porter, In Sun Sol and Maung Gyi .
He currently holds the rank of 8th degree Black Belt in the Shotokan style of Karate and an 8th degree Black Belt in Jujitsu. He holds the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt in Judo with the United States Martial Arts Association and 5th Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do with the Central Tae Kwon Do Association. He holds rank in Kendo and Iaido with the Bujinkan Fellowship International and holds Life memberships in the United States Judo Association and the United States Martial Arts Association. He also hold's certified Black Belt's through the World Union Karate Do Organization of Japan, and the USA Karate Federation. He is a certified judge and referee with the Federation, judging forms, fighting and weapons. He was selected to be included in the 1987 edition of Who's Who in the Martial Arts. Mr. Lambdin began teaching the martial arts in 1972 in Lorain, Ohio in the Song Moo Kwan (Korean Shotokan) style of Karate. He has had several schools over the years and has taught classes in police self-defense, women's anti-assault and children's programs. John first met his lifelong teacher Mr. Larry Lunn in 1968, and the teacher/student relationship and friendship continues to this day. Mr. Lambdin is a Network Operations Supervisor with Alltel Corporation in Hudson, Ohio. He is very active in the community having served as President of the Communications Workers of America Union for over 20 years.
Awards, recognition, affiliations and past services: Achievement Award from Leukemia Society of America, July 1992 Recognition from St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 1997 Lieutenant, Lorain County Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff, 1971 to 1976
Member of Underwater Rescue Support Team, Lorain County Sheriff
Who’s Who in American Martial Art’s 1987
Member Lagrange Methodist Church
He is an active member of the Masonic Order and has held the past posts of Master of Oberlin Masonic Lodge #380, High Priest of Oberlin Chapter #219, Commander of Elyria Commandery #60, and Illustrious Master of Elyria Council #86. John currently is serving as District Deputy Grand High Priest of the 9th District.
He was awarded the Knight of the York Cross of Honour and is a member of Ohio Priory No. 18. He also belongs to the Cleveland York Rite College and the Royal Order of Scotland. John and Rita currently reside in Stow, Ohio and can be reached at johnlambdin@sbcglobal.net or visit the schools web page at http://www.shotokan-arts.com/sensei.htm
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