Hanshi Lemuel “Doc” Stroud!
Hanshi Lemuel Stroud
Hanshi Lemuel “Doc” Stroud, 10th Dan, passed away Wednesday evening, July 10th, 2013, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease! Hanshi Stroud was my main jiujitsu instructor, along with his senior students, Clayton Tucker and L.D. Tomlinson. I first met Hanshi Stroud in 1978. I have many great memories of seminars, clinics, camps, tournaments, tests, classes at his dojo in Kinston, NC and cookouts at his house! Many of our senior students at CMAC have had the pleasure to train with him and share these memories with me! When I decided to open my own dojo, Hanshi Stroud was there in support to give a seminar for the grand opening! He was a superb teacher and a excellent technician! He was one of the most humble and gentle people that I have ever met! He always had a kind word or suggestion for you, always funny and with a smile! Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Hanshi’s family, students, friends and dojo! You will be truly missed, “Gambatte kudasai”!!! From the CMAC family. God bless, Sensei Gurganus