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A TRIBUTE TO OUR MASTER
“Master” is a word used frequently by many people in this day and age, but is appreciated by few. Those who truly understand and appreciate the use of the word and who had the privilege of knowing or studying with our SHIHON SENSEI JENKINS, can see the appropriateness of “A Tribute To Our Master.”
Mr. Jenkins passed away on October 9, 1984. He was a man who not only mastered the arts he studied, but had a unique way of sharing them with others and teaching his students to do the same. He had been involved in the Martial Arts. Judo and Karate in particular, for the past 25 years. He was a registered and recognized 1 st Degree Black Belt in Judo and 6th Degree Black Belt in lsshinryu Karate.
He was the founder of our Jersey Judo Karate Kai. He was the author of the book “An Education in the Martial Arts.” He created and directed the Martial Arts Program at the Pocono Sports Camp. He was the Director of the North Jersey Karate Championships. He had taught the Self Defense Program at the Jersey City Police Academies for many years. He was a United States Representative of the lsshinryu World Karate Association. He was lectured and demonstrated the Martial Arts to many social, civil, athletic and educational organizations.
Mr. Jenkins had influenced thousands of people in New Jersey and had definitely affected mankind for the better. Mr. Jenkins especially liked working with and developing young people because he felt that the children are the future. Love - Hard Work - Patience - Setting Goals - Growing, Slowly but Surely - Playing - Positive Winning Attitude - Nothing is impossible for a Karate Ka. These are a few of the concepts that Sensei believed in and shared with us.
Students, Parents. Friends;
We hope that this day will project the greatness of this man’s life - So great that all he has
taught and shared will continue through the Rightness and Spirit of Jersey Judo Karate
Kai.
 
SENSEI’S FAVORITE PROVERB
It’s not what we eat that makes us strong, but what we digest;
Not what we earn - but what we save that makes us rich;
Not what we read - but what we remember that makes us learned;
Not what we profess - But what we practice that
Determines our Consequences among men.
-To Be A Man Among Men-
Temper is so good a thing, that we should never loose it.
If you have no enemies, it’s a sure sign that success has passed you by.
*Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.
To give ground is sometimes the best victory.
*The greatest conqueror is the one who conquers himself.
Say well is good, do well is better.
The worst wheel of the cart makes the most noise.
The eye of a master will do more work than his hands.
*Your outcome in life doesn’t depend on your income but how you overcome.
A good example is the best sermon.
If you wish to know the father observe the son.
The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.
One madman can make 100 sane men flee.
“Heaven cannot use two suns Nor a house (Dojo) Two Masters”
If you think twice, before you sneak once, You will speak twice the better for it.
If you don’t climb the mountain, You will never see the view.
Calmness has prevented more trouble Then it has ever caused.
Keep conscience clear - Then never fear.
It’s cruel to the innocent, not to punish the guilty.
Quitters never win, winners never quit.
A little explained - A little endured - A little Forgiven - The quarrel is cured.
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The ultimate aim of the art of karate
Lies not in victory or defeat, but in
The perfection of one’s character.
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