SENSEI Clarence Dawson, 4th Dan, Sensei  Instructor

Full Name: Clarence Dawson    Rank: Yodan   
Date of Rank: tba

Instructors: Soshu Lee Dawson

Styles you have studied: Seishin Ryu Karate

Age:44     Date of Birth:    08/26/1962
Born:

Significant events in my life:
Marrying my best friend, “Wende”

People who motivated me, or helped arrive at this point
in my life:
My Lord and Savior “Jesus Christ”, My wife “Wende”
My parents Lester and Carol Dawson, Coach Dennis &
Mary White, Soshu Dawson, Renshi Perry

Obstacles I had to over come:
I’ve had to overcome the loss of both parents and the
break up of our family.  I’ve overcome being a minority
I’ve overcome peoples pre-conceived thoughts about
how or what I am and how this will affect my family.
I’ve overcome job changes and lifestyle changes, the
parting of many friends and many physical ailments.  

Family, friends, instructors etc who are important at this time
in my life.:
My wife “Wende”, Soshu Dawson, Renshi Perry, My
children(pets) Noah, Skylar, Alexis, Neko and Rosey,
Grandma & Grandpa Spencer, My in-laws Steve, Diana
& Tony Findley; Rick & Bonnie Ruebel & Family; Keith
& Tina Halverson & Family; Patricia Wayne, Aunt
Marline, Leah Greving & Family; Jackie Robinson,
Carla Dawson & Micheal Dawson, Lynn Williams,
Jacqueline Salmen, Juliane Urban.

Why I’m studying my present style:
I’m studying with Soshu Dawson because he has
developed a style that can be adapted for any individual.
He walks the walk.  Seishin Ryu has very traditional
roots and that is apparent by how it is taught and how
the students interact with each other in the dojo and
outside in the real world.

 What I have learned from studying the martial arts:
I have learned that all martial arts are not the same. A
traditional system will build and develop quality people.
Other systems don’t have that focus. I’ve learned that
the path is never ending and that you may have many
turns, bumps and stop signs; but that you can continue
the path if you so desire no matter what.  You must
believe in yourself, and others.  A true karate-ka need
not be boastful or arrogant but humble and confident.
Learn the most you can from the people you trust and
always think of others first.

Philosophy I try to live by:
The Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have
done unto you”.  Give your time, talents and love to
others because you want to; not because you think you
have to.

Advice may that may help others in life and w/their study in
the martial arts:
Be patient, be diligent, be respectful of others put forth your best effort everyday and always keep an open mind.