Goedecke, Christopher (John)
GOEDECKE, Christopher (John)
GOEDECKE, Christopher (John). American, b. 1951. Genres: Recreation, Sports/Fitness. Career: International School of Judo and Karate, Summit, NJ, senior staff instructor, 1972-75; Wind School, Chatham, NJ, self-employed karate instructor/director, 1975-. President, Wind Warrior Company Inc., Chatham, 1975-; codirector, Reader's Rendezvous, 1989-91. Creator of Grand Master, a card game, 1980. Publications: A Guide to the Martial Arts of New Jersey, 1984; The Wind Warrior: The Training of a Karate Champion, 1992; Smart Moves: A Kid's Guide to Self-Defense, 1995. Address: 16 Braidburn Way, Convent Station, NJ 07961, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]
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