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U.S.I.K.A. represented well at the Millennium World Head of Family Sokeship Council held September 2, 2000

Accepting awards include, left to right: Dr. James C. Mills, Outstanding Contribution to Isshinryu, Tice Welborn, International Junior Competitor of the Year, Sensei Lance England, Outstanding Contribution to Isshinryu, Sensei Jerry Lewis, Outstanding Instructor of the year, Grandmaster Phil Little, Millennium Inheritor, Oliver Hurst for Kyoshi Joe Laney, Traditional Dojo of the Year, Sensei Brandon Baird, Male, Fighter of the Year, Master Jack Livesay, Isshinryu Man of the Year, Sensei Pete Keko, Worlds Outstanding Competitor of the Year, Tony Keko, Outstanding Administrative Contribution

Grandmaster's Council (group photograph) Millennium World Head of Family Sokeship Council

Founder of WHFSC Grandmaster Frank Sanchez presents, on behalf of the Council, the "Millennium Inheritors Award" to Grandmaster Phil Little the inheritor of Grandmaster Harold G. Long lineage of Shimabuku-Long Isshinryu.

Leaders of Isshinryu - Grandmasters Harold Mitchum and Phil Little enjoy a surprise appearance by Grandmaster Gary Alexander (from left:  Mitchum, Alexander, Little)

Grandmaster Phil Little congratulates Grandmaster Harold Mitchum on his induction as a Living Legend of Isshinryu Karate

Grandmaster Phil Little enjoys a moment with his wife Kathy, who he has repeatedly said is his greatest supporter!

Grandmaster Phil Little with friend and fellow Isshinryu Practitioner Dr. James C. Mills, currently co-authoring the book "Fighting Beneath the Skin," soon to be released.

Founder of the U.S.I.K.A. Grandmaster Phil Little presents Grandmaster Frank Sanchez with an "Honorary Life Member" certificate to the United States Isshinryu Karate Association (U.S.I.K.A.).

Grandmaster Little shares a moment with Ninjitsu Grandmaster Stephen Hayes

Grandmaster Phil Little at the World Head of Family Sokeship Council Hall of Fame Millennium Celebration.

Isshinryu well represented this year at the Grandmaster's Conference held at the World Head of Family Sokeship Council.  From left to right:  Sensei Maria Kristensen, Renshi Bob Kristensen, Renshi Dan Cross, Grandmaster Bill Duessel, Grandmaster Harold Mitchum, and Grandmaster Phil Little

Grandmaster Harold Mitchum enjoys a moment with his "better half," Glenda!

Master Gary Alexander congratulates Dr. Jim Mills and Master Phil Little on their new publication "Fighting Beneath The Skin".

Left to Right: Dr. Jim Mills Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine, Master Gary Alexander 10th Dan Isshinryu (Plus) and Master Phil Little 10th Dan Isshinryu (Long-Shimabuku).