John Graden and Walt Bone, "SWAT"

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John Graden and his instructor Walt Bone doing musical form to theme from "SWAT." U.S. Open 1982. Bone died two months later in a place crash.

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[Tenyama7]

My sensei had a kumite match against Mr. Bone, said it was one of the toughest matches he had ever fought in, Respect from OKLA.

[cathee1958]

The last time I Googled Walt, it took me awhile to find out he had died. Thanks for posting these, I was a 'personal' friend of Walt's. I had lost touch with him when I got married, at 23 my husband was 32. I loved Walt, as he saved my life and turned my life around, he helped me kick a drug addiction, I am forever grateful!

[tampatek]

guys we should meet up for old times sake and have a drink for Walt!

[markycelia]

Hey, thats me on the left holding the boards with Charlie Brown. Man, look at all the hair I had back then.

Anyone who would like to share memories Mamma Dees, please get in touch with me.

[standrewsband]

I can't believe this! I am now 44 and I'm in absolute tears right now after finding this video! Walt was a great mentor to me, especially after his divorce from Debbie. One day I was talking to him in his office and although I was only 13 years old, he advised me not to marry anyone that was less than 23 years of age. "19 is just too young," Walt said. What a great man he was! He really cared for ALL of his students, especially us "little kids!" I could go on & on!!! --Michael LoBue

[tampatek]

Woot! Thats ME on the floor! 2nd from right on the mat, just above Walts head in the first frames. We were called "Bones Wrecking Crew" from Florida Karate Academy"... wow what a shock to find this video! THANKS FOR POSTING!