Sensei John Kerker was appointed by the late Sensei Sherman Harrill 
to take over as the Chief Instructor for the Carson Dojo. He has traveled 
the country continuing the seminars began by Sensei Harrill in 1984. 
Just before he passed away, Sensei Harrill promoted Mr. Kerker to 
Yondan and entrusted him, along with Mr. John Peterson, with the rank 
of Rokudan. That rank will take effect at a future date according to the 
instructions left behind by Sensei Harrill. As the Chief Instructor and 
Sensei of the Carson Dojo, Sensei Kerker continues to teach and pass on 
the Isshin-ryu Karate tradition that was taught to him by Sensei Sherman 
Harrill. 
This seminar will cover the basics, kata, theories, principles and bunkai 
of Isshin-ryu Karate as handed down by Master Tatsuo Shimabuku to 
Sensei Harrill, and then to Sensei Kerker. Anyone who has attended one 
of Sensei Kerker’s previous seminars would know that Sensei Harrill 
would be very proud of how Sensei Kerker is carrying on the Carson 
Dojo tradition. If you are a traditional karate-ka, do yourself a favor, 
and attend this seminar. 
March 19, 2005 
Green McAdoo Community Center 
Clinton, Tennessee   

Open to all styles and ranks. 
Gilbert’s Isshin-ryu Karate School 
Annual Seminar. 
Instructor: Sensei John Kerker, Harrill’s Isshin-ryu Karate School 
Seminar Topics: Tatsuo Shimabuku’s kumite, basic techniques, and kata bunkai. 
Registration: Saturday March 19 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM 
Date and Time: Saturday March 19 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
Fees: $50.00 Pre-registration, must be received before: March 12, 2005. 
$60.00 Pay at door. 
Dinner: Following Saturday’s seminar, dinner will be at the Mandarin House at 
6:30 PM which features an excellent Chinese Buffet for about $10.00. 
Please let us know when you pre-register if you plan to attend. The 
restaurant has a full bar. The price of the dinner is not included in the 
seminar fee. 
Fee payment: Make checks payable and mail to: 
Gilbert’s Isshin-ryu Karate School 
124 Hickory Nut Drive, Clinton, TN 37716 
Location: Green McAdoo Community Center, Clinton, Tennessee 
Sorry, no Lockers or showers are available. 
Contact Info: Darren Gilbert 
Gilbert’s Isshin-ryu Karate School 
(865) 919-1076 
gilb6921@bellsouth.net     

Seminar Lodging 
Motels accessible from Exit 122 off I-75. 
Best Western 
Clinton Inn 
720 Park Place 
Clinton, TN 37716 
(865) 457-2311 
Comfort Inn 
Clinton 
120 Welcome Lane 
Clinton, TN 37716 
(865) 457-2255 
Holiday Inn 
Express Hotel 
141 Buffalo Road 
Clinton, TN 37716 
(865) 457-2233 
Lunch is being catered by Subway of Clinton and will be served at 12:30. Orders 
will be taken during registration and sign-in Saturday morning. Lunch (not 
included in seminar fee) will include a 6 inch sub of your choice, chips, and a soft 
drink for $5.00. We will be dining at Mandarin House after the seminar. 
To pre-register, please send your completed release form and check payable to: 
Gilbert’s Isshin-ryu Karate School 
124 Hickory Nut Drive 
Clinton, TN 37716 
(865) 919-1076 
Enclosed is a release form for your convenience. Please feel free to make as many 
copies as you need.

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Sensei Kerker will be staying at the Best Western Clinton Inn. Check for special 
seminar room rate.