AIWa-News June 2006
Volume 30, Issue 6

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Working in close harmony with the Japanese Karate Federation
(Wadokai England), Federation of European Wadokai (FEW), Karate
England, and the Amalgamated Warrior Arts Union (AWA).

An end of an era! K Sugiura 8th Dan of the JKF-Wadokai passes away
8th May 2006
It is with the deepest regret that I must inform the membership of
the recent passing of K. Sugiura (8th Dan) Sensei.

I first met Sugiura Sensei on a Masters Weekend Course at Reading
Leisure Centre in 2003. Pictured left to right Okomachi Sensei,
Sugiura Sensei, Hakoishi Sensei, Ashihara Sensei, and Sakagami
Sensei. I felt that his skill was one to be admired. Certainly
a 'genuine' Wado-ka that reflected the best of what we practice
today. He was generous and genuine by all who knew him, and always
looked at the best in those who trained under him, showing great
enthusiasm and encouragement with what he passed on to others. He
will be sorely missed by us all...

At present I have no details that I can pass on to you. However,
there will be an official announcement, and letter of condolence,
sent out in the very near future.

All I can say at this present time is that, on behalf of the
Alliance of International Wado-ryu, I would like to extend my
deepest respects, sympathies and condolences to his family, and also
to his `Uchi-Deshi', Sakagami Sensei, for this tragic and sudden
news. Our hearts and thoughts are with you all.

Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.

30 years anniversary since Ohtsuka Hironori visited the UK. Also,
from the 1st June 1892, 114 years since his Birth. See next month's
issue for an `Ohtsuka Special'!

A message from the AIWa President
I would like to express a big THANK YOU to all those who sent us
gifts and cards of good wishes, for our 10th Wedding Anniversary.

This month's lucky AIWa Licence Number is: 01627. If this is YOUR
AIWa Licence Number, please contact 01752-493210 (AIWa President),
before 1st July, to receive your prize!
Remember: Your Licence must be up to date, at the time of the draw,
to claim your prize!

Wadokai Southwest Promotions for May.
Riviera Karate: George Tiltman 8th Kyu, Matthew Milner 8th Kyu,
Matthew Baxter 7th Kyu, James Baxter 5th Kyu.
Plymstock Karate: Peter Burnard 8th Kyu.
Congratulations from AIWa!

Ohtsuka Hironori, pictured as a young boy, with his older sister and
father, Tokujiro.
Ohtsuka `special' in next month's issue!

Promotions within AIWa
30th April 2006 SEMKA Yudan Shinsa. Junior 1st Dan Jack Skates,
Bradley Russell, Lewis Parker, and John Gascoigne all pictured here
with SEMKA Chief Examiner Paul Elliott 5th Dan.
Congratulations from the Alliance of International Wado-ryu!

OHYO-GUMITE
Demonstrated by Suzuki Tatsuo (8th Dan) Hanshi
'Semi-free sparring'. The prearranged fighting sequences practised
in Wado-ryu Karate. For example, the Ohyo-gumite as practised by the
Domei Kokusai Wadokai: Ohyo-gumite Nanahonme.
(A = Attack, D = Defence - R = Right stance, L = Left stance)
Prior to the attack/defence the tactic of nijiri-ashi (creeping-
foot) is performed by both the attacker and defender. The
attacker 'creeps' forward (mae-nijiri-ashi/ma-o-nusumu) to take
advantage, and the defender 'creeps' back (ushiro-nijiri-ashi) to
retain the Ma-ai. Ohyo-gumite: Nanahonme; A - L: Slide forward left
snap punch, recover, slide forward left snap punch, slide back with
left open-hand deflecting block, right reverse punch to the body,
right hand grabs D's right shoulder, place right foot sole (toes
out) behind D's right knee, pull D's shoulder to the right taking
him to the ground, reverse punch to the head. D - L: Slide back with
right inner open-hand deflecting block (different to diagram),
recover, slide back with right inner open-hand deflecting block,
right front kick to the body.

1st Aid in the Dojo

Recovery Position for Infants

Cradle the infant in your arms, with the head tilted downwards to
prevent the child from choking on its tongue or inhaling vomit.
Monitor and record vital signs - level of response, pulse and
breathing - until medical help arrives.

New Members!
Wadokai Southwest:
Brixham (Devon); James Adams.
Plymstock (Devon); Peter Burnard, Jacqueline Richards.
Chaddlewood (Devon); Jacob Kennedy.
Taunton (Somerset); Owain Russell, Dan Russell, Ashlea Lane.
Hakutsuru: (Surrey); Rick Thompson, Bryony Snuggs.
Mushin: (Sussex); Kieron Sampson, Eleanor Genders, Lauren Dimelow,
Max Burton, Eleanor Ripley-Duggan, Tracey Wilson.
Welcome to the Alliance of International Wado-ryu!

Welcome to the world!
Benjamin Flynn (son of Mark Flynn 1st Dan), the latest edition to
the Flynn Clan. Ben was born Saturday 20th may at 8lb, 2oz.
Congratulations to you all from
Wadokai Southwest!

Thanks!
A special `THANKS' from Peter Bassett, of the St Mark & Johns
(Marjhons) College (Plymouth), for all those parents of the
Plymstock School of Karate for his Sports Science project.

AIWa Shi-to-ryu Kata Course 24th June 2006. Four Kata to learn in
three hours. Shinsei, Juroku-no, Seisan, and Seienchin. Venue:
Chesworth Junior School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm.
Instructor: Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Cost: £10. With PRE-SENT
application. £12 on door. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-
493210 – Mobile 07719-773898 – Email AIWaShihan@... SHINSEI –
'Pure heart', 'new beginning'. A Kata developed by Mabuni-Kenwa and
practised within the Shi-to-ryu school of Karate. JUROKU-NO –
'Sixteen'. A Kata, developed by the Karate master Mabuni-Kenwa, and
practised within the Shi-to-ryu school of Karate. SEISAN –
'Thirteen'. A Karate Kata developed by Higaonna-Kanryo and
practised within numerous Okinawan Karate systems. SEI-EN-CHIN –
'Calm within the storm'. An Okinawan Kata developed by Higaonna-
Kanryo and practised within numerous Karate schools. Derived from
the Naha-te Karate system.

DKW & AIWa Badges For sale!
Priced at £4.50 they are woven to the highest quality and are
available NOW! If you would like one of these badges they are
available from either your Club Instructor or from the AIWa Licence
Office at £4.50 (postage FREE) each. Available to all AIWa Clubs and
Members. Please send Cheque or Postal Order for £4.50 with your name
and address and we will send you your Badge by return of post.

Wado Comprehensive
The Wado Comprehensive is still available from the DKW Chief
Instructor. Packed with even more information, from Grade Syllabus
to Wado technical data, history, Kata in diagram form (Pinan to
Chinto), and also the complete series of 10 Kihon-gumite performed
by Ohtsuka Hironori (10 Dan) Meijin. Everything you need for the
written examinations for a Black-belt grading. Priced at £15.00
(2005 edition £12.00), plus £4 P&P. For your copy, contact 01752-
493210, Email aiwashihan@...