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Ten Soldiers and Army civilian employees recently had a unique opportunity to expand their warrior training during a free judo seminar at Harney Fitness Center Dec. 12-16.
Frank Barry, an employee at the National Simulation Center, is a seventh-degree Judo black belt and sixth-degree Ju-Jutsu black belt. In addition, he holds black belt ranks in Tae Kwon Do, Akido and Kobudo.
“I have a background in Aikido martial arts, so getting a chance to learn some judo techniques from a highly skilled and qualified instructor is a tremendous opportunity to expand my martial arts knowledge,” said James Brannam, a seminar participant and Intermediate Level Education student at the Command and General Staff College. “I will continue to train with Kyoshi Barry while I’m here at Fort Leavenworth so I’m better prepared both physically and mentally for my next military assignment.”
Barry is a former Marine Corps judo competitor who began judo training at a young age. He’s been teaching martial arts to children and adults at Fort Leavenworth since 1994. He holds the martial arts title of Kyoshi (senior instructor) and offers Ju-Jutsu martial arts classes on Fort Leavenworth through the SKIES — Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills— program at Harney Fitness Center. He also volunteers time to assist with training Soldiers in the Modern Army Combatives Program at Fort Leavenworth.
“Kyoshi Barry gives our combatives warriors another set of martial arts skills for their tool bag,” said Sgt. Maj. Alan M. Gibson, the senior combatives adviser at Fort Leavenworth who works at the Center for Army Leadership. “It inculcates the warrior ethos for our Soldiers.”
Gibson, a Ju-Jutsu black belt, was also recently awarded a Judo black belt by Barry.
Barry gave seminar participants a demonstration and instruction in Nage No Kata — 15 judo throwing techniques. Students were able to practice the throws using hands, hips, feet and sacrifice techniques.
For more information on martial arts training at Fort Leavenworth, contact Barry at fbarry@kc.rr.com or call 684-8881.
Ten Soldiers and Army civilian employees recently had a unique opportunity to expand their warrior training during a free judo seminar at Harney Fitness Center Dec. 12-16.
Frank Barry, an employee at the National Simulation Center, is a seventh-degree Judo black belt and sixth-degree Ju-Jutsu black belt. In addition, he holds black belt ranks in Tae Kwon Do, Akido and Kobudo.
“I have a background in Aikido martial arts, so getting a chance to learn some judo techniques from a highly skilled and qualified instructor is a tremendous opportunity to expand my martial arts knowledge,” said James Brannam, a seminar participant and Intermediate Level Education student at the Command and General Staff College. “I will continue to train with Kyoshi Barry while I’m here at Fort Leavenworth so I’m better prepared both physically and mentally for my next military assignment.”
Barry is a former Marine Corps judo competitor who began judo training at a young age. He’s been teaching martial arts to children and adults at Fort Leavenworth since 1994. He holds the martial arts title of Kyoshi (senior instructor) and offers Ju-Jutsu martial arts classes on Fort Leavenworth through the SKIES — Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills— program at Harney Fitness Center. He also volunteers time to assist with training Soldiers in the Modern Army Combatives Program at Fort Leavenworth.
“Kyoshi Barry gives our combatives warriors another set of martial arts skills for their tool bag,” said Sgt. Maj. Alan M. Gibson, the senior combatives adviser at Fort Leavenworth who works at the Center for Army Leadership. “It inculcates the warrior ethos for our Soldiers.”
Gibson, a Ju-Jutsu black belt, was also recently awarded a Judo black belt by Barry.
Barry gave seminar participants a demonstration and instruction in Nage No Kata — 15 judo throwing techniques. Students were able to practice the throws using hands, hips, feet and sacrifice techniques.
For more information on martial arts training at Fort Leavenworth, contact Barry at fbarry@kc.rr.com or call 684-8881.
