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 Biography
Sue
Ling started studying karate at age 14, as a shy and quiet teenager, hoping that
it would build her self confidence. Through her teacher, Ed Oakley, she has
loved the training and been inspired to do well. When she heard about this
amazing opportunity, she did not hesitate a moment to confirm her spot!
Sue Ling describes herself as your typical go-getter, allowing nothing to get in
the way of her dreams. Her hectic
schedule revolves around being a single mom to her beautiful daughter, dance
classes, cooking and being the head instructor at her dojo. She loves helping
people gain confidence through her teaching and appreciates being able to get to
know students personally. She feels privileged that they trust her with
their hopes, dreams, and fears. Sue Ling used to look at some people and
wish she had a career like theirs. She now realizes that others think that of
her. Sue Ling truly feels that she would be a very different woman
today had she not been involved in the martial arts. As crazy as things may get,
she loves every moment of her life, living for each challenge. Being a
believer that you can do anything you set your heart and mind to, Sue Ling is
aiming for the sky!
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Personal
Information
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Current occupation or profession:
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Martial
Arts Instructor
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Age:
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23
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Marital status:
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Single
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Children:
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One
daughter, 4
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Hobbies, special interest or skills:
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Martial
Arts, cooking, computers, hula, tap and ballet dancing
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Karate Information
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Current rank:
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Nidan
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Total years of study
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10
years
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Current style
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Shohei
ryu
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Current dojo:
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Traditional
Okinawan Karate,
West Greenwich
,
RI
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Current Instructor:
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Ed
Oakley
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Association affiliation:
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Okikukai/Shohei
Ryu
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Karate and other martial training and
years attended:
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Uechi-Ryu May 1994-Present
George Mattson’s Summer Camp; 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003
Mushin-Do Martial Arts Fall Festival; 2001, 2002 (organized by Sensei
Ed Oakley)
Martial Arts Leadership Convention,
Orlando
Florida
; 2002
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Other martial arts or weapons studied:
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Bo: 2002-Present:
Sensei Chick Gavitt
Sai: 2002-Present: Sensei
Chick Gavitt
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Other martial degrees, certifications and recognitions:
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2nd place kata;
George Mattson's Uechi Ryu-World Championships, 2003
1st
place kata; Chick Gavitt's St. Patrick's Day Invitational; 2003
4th
place weapon; Chick Gavitt's St. Patrick's Day Invitational; 2003
1st Place
Kata, George Mattson's Uechi-Ryu World
Championships, 2002
1st Place Weapons Division;
Rhode Island
State
Games; 1997
1st Place Kata Division;
Rhode Island
State
Games; 1997
2nd
Place Kata Division;
Rhode Island
State
Games; 1996
3rd Place
Sparring Division;
Rhode Island
State
Games; 1996
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Karate
Promotions
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Rank
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Certificate
Number
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Date
of Issue
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Location
of Promotion
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Shodan
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5420
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October 20, 2001
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Rhode Island
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Nidan
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2697
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April
4, 2003
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West
Greenwich Rhode Island
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Educational
Background
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College
/University/
Vocational
School
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a.
Warwick
Academy
of Beauty Culture;
Warwick,
Rhode Island; Manicuring 1998
b. Community College
of
Rhode Island;
Warwick,
Rhode Island; General Education/Law Enforcement
1998-2000
c.
Johnson & Wales
University;
Providence,
Rhode Island, Culinary Arts, 2001-2003
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Questions:
At what age did you begin to study karate?
I began training in the style of Uechi-Ryu Karate under the instruction of Sensei Ed Oakley at the age of 14.
Why did you choose to study karate?
Being very quiet and shy, I had hopes of building self-confidence through my training. Sensei Oakley’s love for this system guided me through ten years of inspiring training, and built my confidence level above where I ever expected it to be.
Was there a reason why you chose to study Uechi Ryu?
The reason I chose Uechi-Ryu was the devotion I saw in Sensei Ed Oakley and his instructors. Sensei Ed gave seminars at my middle school, and my mind was made up. It took a few years before I actually started, but I eventually did it, and love every moment.
What does this tour to Okinawa mean to you?
This tour to Okinawa provides me with an unbelievable chance of a lifetime! Not only do I get the chance to meet and train with several Okinawan Masters, but I also am provided with the opportunity to meet and travel with many Uechi women with different perspectives of our style. Women from different parts of the world, different lifestyles, careers and ideas. All of whom I am proud to say belong to my very extensive Uechi Family.
How has your martial arts study affected or changed your life?
The Martial Arts has also given me a lifestyle that others envy. The ability to do what you love for a living is a rarity.
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