John Roseberry - Shihan to Celebrate his 75th birthday

Many people would say that a martial-arts, national treasure has, for years, lived a quiet and unassuming life in Lincoln, Nebraska. Unlike many would-be grand masters, John Roseberry has humbly sought answers on the floor of his dojo, and has trained and taught Asian martial arts for the past fifty-five years. He has never sought fame, fortune and has consistently shunned the limelight.

I spent a lot of time thinking about this post and what I would say about Shihan's upcoming 75th birthday celebration. Keeping true to Shihan's humble approach to life and not being one to revel in the spotlight, I will keep this simple.

Who: John Roseberry - Shihan
What: 75th Birthday Party
When: Monday, March 8, 2010
Time: 7:40 PM
Where: Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan Dojo

We are celebrating Shihan’s 75th birthday with cake and refreshments at the dojo. Sensei Pitts is supplying carrot cake. People are welcome to bring other refreshments, goodies and birthday cards. We will also present Shihan with a gift from the students.

Spread the word so students and teachers know and have an opportunity to make a conscious decision to attend. I hope we can promote this in a way that attendance for this event shows Shihan how much he is loved by his students.