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Chapel Hill North Carolina NC Triangle Self Defense Sports Fitness Recreation |
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Carolina Pines Women’s Dojo Traditional Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate Do Durham, North Carolina Since 1987 |
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Durham Karate Durham Martial Arts Women Martial Arts Women Self Defense North Carolina Martial Arts Traditonal Okinawa Karate Traditional Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate Grandmaster Eizo Shimabukuro Shorinryu Karate Kobudo Jujutsu Chapel Hill North Carolina NC Triangle Self Defense Sports Fitness Recreation |
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Sensei Mary Margaret Graham began her karate training with Sensei Carol Ryner when she founded CPWD in 1987. She now holds the rank of Godan and was awarded her Renshi certificate in June 2005. Since Sensei Ryner’s retirement in 1999 Sensei Graham has trained directly with O’Sensei Shimabukuro, traveling to Okinawa for study in 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006, and 2007 as well as hosting him in NC in 2001 and 2005. Sensei Graham has also benefited greatly from her association with other OSKIA Senseis: Kyoshi Sheree Adams, Sensei Barb Christiansen, Sensei Ilene Smoger, and Kyoshi Robert Weinberg. Sensei Graham earns a living as a buyer on the private label team at Whole Foods Market. She also studies yoga and enjoys practicing break falls off of her mountain bike. |
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Sensei Carol Ryner founded CPWD in 1987 and over the next 12 years inspired hundreds of local women through her martial arts classes. She was also a beloved teacher and chairperson for the National Women’s Martial Arts Federation. She retired from karate practice and teaching in 1999 and is now a personal trainer and dance teacher. |
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Last Updated January 4, 2008 |
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680-3266 cpwd@hotmail.com |