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12 & 13/09/09
The Eighth International Martial Arts Seminar "Shochu Geiko 2009" to be held in Thetford, Norfolk, England over the weekend of the 12th and 13th of September 2009. As many of you will no doubt be aware, Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu started a year long campaign to raise money for "HELP FOR HEROES" on the 25th of April 2009 and we have invited Squadron Leader Steve Smith and the "HELP FOR HEROES" team back to our 20th anniversary in April next year to hand over
a cheque for all monies raised over the year. Over the weekend of this year's Shochu Geiko, Sempai Will Lexton will be holding a 100 man wrestling challenge and all entrance fees will go to our collection for the charity. Sempai Will is a serving Met Police officer and a member of their wrestling team and he has very kindly secured the help over the weekend of the Met Police Wrestling coach who will be overseeing the 100 man challenge. I hope you all support this great event and help us to raise lots of money for our "Help for Heroes" appeal and show our appreciation to Sempai Will for coming up with the idea and all his hard work in taking on 100 challengers during the day for this amazing event. This event will also be filmed as part of our "Help for Heroes" documentary covering every fund raising event we would have staged during our year long appeal for this excellent charity. This year we will also have representation from all three of our armed
services under our newly formed "Ishin Ryu Military Dojos" under the direction of Warrant Officer Paul Rudd and we hope to have the new "Ishin Ryu Military Dojos" Insignia and badge available to proudly show everyone. I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday 12th September for what promises to be our biggest and best seminar to date.
Sekai Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Renmei
Eighth International Martial Arts Seminar
Kevin Pell Hanshi is pleased to announce that on the 12th and 13th of September 2009, the Sekai Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Renmei will be hosting its Eighth International Martial Arts seminar at the Thetford Dojo, Breckland Leisure Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1JD.
The name chosen for our international seminar is "Shochu Geiko" (summer training camp.) During the seminar, students will have the opportunity to study the arts of:
Ju-Jitsu Judo Karate
Shorinji Kempo Iaido Kobu-Jutsu
Escrima Cane Masters Kick
Boxing
Wrestling Aikido Grappling
Close Protection Batto Jutsu
Our instructors this year are representing our clubs from: Norway, Croatia, Switzerland, Germany, Wales and England:
• Grand Master Herman Harms Hanshi, 10th Dan Ju-Jitsu, Germany
• Kevin Pell Hanshi, 9th Dan Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu, National coach, England
• Zvonko Tubiã (Tuba), 7th Dan Dennis Survival Ju-Jutsu, Croatia
• Paddy Swallow Kyoshi, 7th Dan Judo, England
• Graham Chuck Renshi, 6th Dan Wado Ryu Karate, England
• Dave Baker Sensei, 6th Dan Aikoushin Kobu Jutsu, England
• Mac Robertson Shihan, 5th Dan Kyokoshin Karate, England
• Les Mitchell Sensei, 5th Dan Juko Ryu Ju-Jitsu, England
• Theodor Siegel Sensei, 5th Dan Ju-Jitsu, National Director Germany
• Davor Roþac (Rogi), 5th Dan Dennis Survival Ju-Jutsu, Croatia
• Martin Folan Sensei, 5th Dan Kickboxing / Mixed Martial Arts, England
• Jo-Inge Nordli Sensei,
4th Dan Ju-Jitsu, National Director, Norway
• Adrian Starr Sensei, 4th Dan Shorinji Kempo – Branch Master, England
• Trevor Steward Renshi, 4th Dan Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu, England
• Steve Fyffe Sensei, 4th Dan Aikido, England
• Stephen Peil Renshi, 4th Dan Ju-Jitsu / Kobu Jutsu, England
• Kevin Franks Sensei, 4th Dan Ju-Jitsu, England
• Ronny Sannerud Sensei, 3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu, Norway
• Steve Isles Sensei, 3rd Dan Toyama and Shinto Iai Batto Jutsu, England
• Martin Sillitoe, Escrima (British Team Member), England
• Miro Zdunic Sensei, 3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu / Escrima, National Director, Croatia
• Toby Bauert Sensei, 3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu, National Director, Switzerland
• Paul Rudd Sensei, 3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu, National Director, Military Dojos
• Chris Bird Sensei, Cane Masters, England
Timetable of events for Saturday the 12th of September
• 9.00am to 9.30am – Registration.
• 9.30am to
10.00am – Kevin Pell Hanshi will officially open this Years Shochu Geiko.
• 10.00am to 1.00pm – Multi style training sessions from the listed teachers.
• 1.00pm to 2.00pm – Lunch Hour.
• 2.00pm to 6.00pm – Multi style training sessions from the listed teachers.
• 6.00pm – Conclusion of the first days training.
• 6.00pm to 7.30pm – This hour and a half break has been allocated so that students will have the opportunity for a quick swim, shower and change into smart dress (collar and tie) ready for the evening's party.
• 7.30pm to 1.00am – Seminar party to include hot and cold buffet with disco and karaoke.
Timetable of events for Sunday the 13th of September
• 9.00am to 10.00am – Line up and Presentation of Shochu Geiko Certificates, followed by a warm up.
• 10.00am to 2.00pm – Multi style training sessions from the listed teachers.
• 2.00pm – Official closing ceremony.
There will be
catering staff at the sports centre to provide early morning cooked breakfasts as well as any hot meals and snacks that you may require during the day
Dress Code for the Saturday Evening Party
Ishin Ryu Students Male and Female = Federation Dress Please
Guests - Men = Collar and Tie / Women = Smart casual
Accommodation Details
Information on local hotels and guest houses in the Thetford Area can be found by clicking on the following link:
http://www.bedandbr eakfast-director y.co.uk/results. asp?town= Thetford& county=NorfolkShochu Geiko `Limited Edition' T-shirt
Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu will once again be producing a limited edition "Eighth International Martial Arts seminar" T-shirt. This high quality white T-shirt from the screen stars premier T range will be printed on the front left breast with a
St George motif along with the wording "Shochu Geiko September 2009"and on the back of the T-shirt will be a picture of St George depicting England's national flag the George Cross on his shield with the quote "Forever England" underneath.
Priced at £18.00 this official course T-shirt is available in the following sizes:
Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL and XXXL and of course not forgetting our women on the seminar, the T-Shirts will once again this year be available in women's fit and sizes.
Please note that this is a special order with the manufacturer; therefore please ensure that we are in receipt of your order by Saturday 29th August 2009.
Sekai Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Renmei
Eighth International Martial Arts Seminar
12th and 13th of September 2009
For the Eighth year running, the cost of this year's seminar is once again £60.00 if prepaid by the 7th September or £70.00 if paying on the day.
Booking Form
Name:
…………………………………….
Club: …............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......………………………………….
I will be attending the Eighth International Martial Arts Seminar
On the 12th & 13th September @ £60.00 Yes / No
Please note the cost of your ticket includes the evening meal and entertainment. Additional tickets for friends and family to the evening meal and party are available at a cost of £10 per ticket (Please contact Honbu for extra tickets)
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___
I will require………. limited edition T-shirts @ £18.00 each
Sizes: Small Medium Large XL XXL XXXL
Female Sizes: Please state (e.g. Size 12) …………………………….
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___
I enclose a cheque for £………. made payable to Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu
Made up as
follows:
Course fee @ £60.00 £…………
Extra buffet tickets @ £10.00 each £…………
Limited edition T-Shirt @ £18.00 each £…………
TOTAL £............ ....
POSTAL ADDRESS: Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Headquarters, The Old Bakery, Caston, Norfolk, England. NR17 1DD. Visit us at: www.ishinryu. com www.ju-jitsu. co.uk www.ishinryu. eu www.ju-jitsu. tv www.ju-jutsu. co.uk www.jiu-jitsu. co.uk
13/09/09
EKF Squad Training. First Selections for the WKF Junior European Championship in Istanbul 2010. Details:
http://www.englishk aratefederation. com/This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
20/09/09
UNITED KINGDOM OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20th 2009
CRYSTAL LEISURE CENTRE,
BELL St,
STOURBRIDGE,
DY8 1AE
Dear Instructor,
You are invited to our Forthcoming Open Karate Championships which will
be held at the above address on 20th September 2009.
Please look through the information and if you require further details about the Championships please do not hesitate to contact me. 2, Chestnut Avenue, Dudley, DY1 4BE, West Midlands. Or Mobile 07774641570.
Hope to see you on the day
Paul Campbell 6th Dan BA(Hons)
Organiser
COMPETITION DETAILS
Start 10.00am (Prompt) Finish 7pm (Approx.)
ENTRY FEES
KATA & KUMITE: Junior and Seniors £15.00
TEAMS
JUNIOR Under 16: £22.00. WOMEN: £25.00 MEN: £30.00
SPECTATORS
ADULTS: £8.00 U-16s £6.00 UNDER 5's Free.
COACHES
Submitting entries Totalling £50.00 will be admitted Free. Entries above £100.00 Coaches will receive a Meal Voucher on entry.
*NB. Entries must be received before Saturday 12th September 2009 to qualify
Tea, Coffee will be available throughout the afternoon for all coaches of the athletes.
Please make cheques payable to
Paul Campbell and send to:- 2, Chestnut Avenue, Dudley, DY1 4BE
LATE ENTRIES
Entries must be received by Saturday 12th September 2009. There will be no late entries on the day.
Paulcampbell12@ hotmail.com or
PCKarateuk@yahoo. co.uk or visit our website WWW.PCKarate. Net to download entry forms or view our last competition www.ciptv.co. uk
UK OPEN ENTRY FORM
CLUB NAME…………………………..….......... ......... . CHIEF INSTRUCTOR.. .......………………........ ......... ......
ADDRESS ............ ......... ....…..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .........
......... ......... ......... ...
CLUB Tel......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ....... E-Mail……………………............ .......
CATEGORY No. NAME OF COMPETITOR CATEGORY No NAME OF COMPETITOR
*
Total number of competitors events entered ------------ --------- (See Above)
*Total number of competitor Tickets required ------------ --------- -- (See Above)
I confirm that all competitors on this sheet have licences with valid insurances
I understand that WKF rules will apply to this tournament with some variations.
I also understand that my competitors enter this tournament at their own risk and by doing so agree to absolve the organizers of any claims which may arise due to injury/loss/ damage of their personal property however caused.
The organisers reserve the right to change and / or omit categories on the
day.
Signed ____________ _________ _________ _________ ____ (Signature of Coach / Instructor)
Please make cheques payable to: Paul Campbell C/o:-
2, Chestnut Avenue, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4BE.
07774 641570 or E-Mail
Paulcampbell12@ hotmail.com or
PCKarateuk@yahoo. co.uk or visit our website WWW.PCKarate. net to download entry forms
Entries must be received by Saturday 12th September 2009 There will be no late entries on the day.
Fee received ............ ......... ......... Cash Cheque (PTO)
COMPETITION RULES
All competitors are expected to be on their best behaviour at all times, no abusive
language will be tolerated the penalty may mean disqualification for the entire group.
DOCTOR /FIRST AID
Will be on hand throughout the day as medical backup, the Medical Team's decision is final regarding the capability of a competitor to continue
DURATION
Each event will be fought to the finish, no waiting for the finals at the end of the night.
The competition is touch contact based on W.K.F Rules. All eliminations are by straight K.O.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
All competitors must have Full Protection : Feet and Hand Protection (Red & Blue) which including, Mouth Guards and Groin Protection.
N.B.
Junior Competitors (under 16yrs) are advised to bring with them a valid Licence or their Birth Certificate *
Any person in the wrong category either through age, Height or grade will be disqualified with no refund.
Authorisation for Videoing must be obtained in advance form the Organisers at a cost of £10.00 You will
be given an authorisation band on the day of the competition.
Junior matches will last 2 minutes duration.
The old Mirror Judging system will be used but with Ippon, Nihon and Sanbon awarded to win.
Senior matches will last 3 minutes Duration.
The old Mirror Judging system will be used but with Ippon, Nihon and Sanbon awarded to win
N.B.
Each competitor should insure they bring with them one Red Belt and one Blue Belt.
CATEGORIES
KATA
1. PEEWEE KATA BOYS & GIRLS, ( 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
2. JUNIOR KATA BOYS & GIRLS, 6th KYU AND BELOW (10yrs – 12yrs)
3. JUNIOR KATA BOYS & GIRLS, 5th KYU AND ABOVE (10yrs – 12yrs)
4. JUNIOR KATA BOYS & GIRLS 6th KYU AND BELOW (13yrs – 15yrs)
5. JUNIOR KATA BOYS & GIRLS 5th KYU AND ABOVE (13yrs – 15yrs)
6. CADET/JUNIOR KATA BOYS & GIRLS 16 – U 18s
7. WOMENS KATA 18+
8. MENS KATA 18+
9. JUNIOR TEAM KATA (MIXED) -10
10.
JUNIOR TEAM KATA (MIXED) -16
11. SENIOR TEAM KATA (MIXED) 16+
12. Weapons & Freestyle Forms/Kata ( May be to Music)
KUMITE.
19. PEEWEES GIRLS & BOYS ( 7yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
20.PEEWEES GIRLS UNDER 4'3 ( 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
21.PEEWEES GIRLS 4'3 & Over ( 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
22.PEEWEES BOYS UNDER 4'3 ( 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
23.PEEWEES BOYS 4'3 & Over ( 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
30.BOYS 10-12yrs 5'0ft and Under, 5th Kyu & Below
31.BOYS 10-12yrs 5'0ft and Under, 4th Kyu & Above
32.BOYS 10-12yrs OVER 5'0ft, 5th Kyu & Below
33.BOYS 10-12yrs OVER 5'0ft, 4th Kyu & Above
34.BOYS 13-15yrs 5'2ft and Under, 5th Kyu & Below
35.BOYS 13-15yrs 5'2ft and Under, 4th Kyu & Above
36.BOYS 13-15yrs OVER 5'2ft, 5th Kyu & Below
37.BOYS 13-15yrs OVER 5'2ft, 4th Kyu & Above
40.GIRLS 10-12yrs 5th Kyu & Below
41.GIRLS 10-12yrs 4th Kyu
& Above
42.GIRLS 13-15yrs 5th Kyu & Below
43.GIRLS 13-15yrs 4th Kyu & Above
50.JUNIOR MENS 16 - Under 18s) 5th Kyu & Below
51.JUNIOR MENS 16 - Under 18s) 4th Kyu & Above
60.WOMENS INDIVIDUALS 16 - Under 18s) ( 4th KYU AND BELOW )
61.WOMENS INDIVIDUALS 16 - Under 18s) ( 3rd KYU AND ABOVE )
62. WOMEN INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 4th KYU AND BELOW )
63. WOMEN INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 3rd KYU AND ABOVE)
70. MENS INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 4th KYU AND BELOW ) - 70 KG
71. MENS INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 4th KYU AND BELOW ) + 70 KG
72. MENS INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 3rd KYU AND ABOVE ) - 70 KG
73. MENS INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 3rd KYU AND ABOVE ) +70 KG
TEAMS
80.PEEWEE GIRLS TEAM ( 3 Girls Team) 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade Any Height
81.PEEWEE BOYS TEAM ( 3 Boys Team) 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade Any Height
82.BOYS 10-12 TEAM ( 3 Man Team) Any Grade Any Height
83. BOYS 13-15 TEAM ( 3 Man Team) Any Grade Any Height
84. GIRLS 10-12
TEAM ( 3 Girl Team) Any Grade
85. GIRLS 13-15 TEAM ( 3 Girl Team) Any Grade
90. WOMENS TEAM 16+ ( 3 Woman Team)
91. MENS TEAM 16+ ( 3 Man Team)
26/09/09 Shiatsu Introductory Course on 26th September. A deposit of £25 or full payment is required by September 19th. Shiatsu Introductory Course with Zeb Glover M.R.S.S. What Is Shiatsu? Shiatsu is an ancient Oriental system of healing and Medicine. It uses touch, pressure-points and gentle stretches to relax, re-balance, heal and revitalize a person's health. It is a therapy with roots similar to Acupuncture, with the understanding that every part effects and reflects the overall balance of a person. By connecting on the energetic level, with the aim of harmonizing the person's Ki (energy/life force), Shiatsu is equally effective for treating physical, emotional and psychologically related conditions. What Will You Learn On This Course? This Introductory Course is designed to give you a
basic understanding and practice of the fundamental skills and theory of Shiatsu, whether you intend to use it as a hobby or as an introduction to `The Shiatsu College Professional Training Program'. We will cover plenty of basic Shiatsu techniques and sequences, simple exercises and meditations to develop ki and our awareness of it. Also we will explore the concept of ki & pressure points and have a glance at yin/yang and 5 elements theory. What Conditions Respond Well To Shiatsu? Shiatsu can treat a wide range of specific and complex conditions, or be simply enjoyed for its relaxing and preventative qualities.
Some examples:
• Tension & stiffness of muscles and joints
• Stress, depression, anxiety and fear
• Back problems
• Sport/physical injuries
• Fatigue, tiredness and insomnia
• Headaches and migraines
• Digestive, Respiratory and Immunity disorders
• Menstrual and menopausal problems
•
Arthritic and rheumatic conditions
Teacher's Background: Since the age of 9, Zeb has practiced Oriental movement arts rooted in the concept of Chi (life force/energy) . His training began in the Martial Arts, which he teaches professionally and is currently a personal student of renowned Grandmaster Sensei Shoto Tanemura. Zeb is the Chief Instructor of the Myojo Dojo, and maintains his focus on teaching such arts not as sports, but as a way to develop Mind, Body and Spirit. 25 years of practice have led to Zeb's understanding of the direct connection of a person's well being and health, to the state and balance of their Chi. His progression to Shiatsu was therefore a natural step. He graduated with the Shiatsu College London after completing a 3-year professional course in 1998. This included the study of Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zen Shiatsu. He also teaches Shiatsu in Brighton. Zeb travels to Japan regularly to maintain and
further develop his Martial and Shiatsu skills. What to wear: Please wear appropriate clothes such as warm, loose layers of clothing and a pair of socks. Date: September 26th 2009, 10am - 4pm. Venue: The Wilbury School of Natural Therapy, 274 Dyke Road, Brighton. BN1 5AE. Cost: £65. For Bookings Contact: The Wilbury School. Tel: 01273 522766. Email:
courses@wilburyscho ol.eclipse. co.uk Zeb Glover. Tel: 07768 002133. Email:
zeb@safespace. org.uk 27/09/09
Clacton Sports Centre, Vista Road Clacton on sea Essex CO15 6DB. CLOSING DATE Monday 21st SEPTEMBER 2009 CONTACT JOE: 01376502612 -07886097615 EMAIL:
toyakwaikarate@ aol.com web : toyakwaikarate. co.uk OR WEB: YOURBKCC.CO. UK
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
27/09/09
WADORYU KARATEDO KENKYUKAI. 13th ANNIVERSARY OPEN WADO COURSE. Date: Sunday September 27th 2009. Venue: Weston Mill Oak Villa, Ferndale Road, Plymouth. PL2 2EL. Times: 12.30 registration, 1.00-5.00 training, 5.15 buffet & bar. Instructors: Gary Swift Kyoshi 7th Dan British Wadokai Karate. Nick Smith Shihan 7th Dan Kenshukai Wadoryu Karatedo. Graham Chuck Renshi 6th Dan Wadoryu Karatedo Kenkyukai. Joe Johnson Sensei 5th Dan Bridgwater School of Karate. Andy Daly Sensei 5th Dan Bushi Karate Kai. Jim Daly Sensei 5th Dan Bushi Karate Kai. Cost: Juniors & concessions: £12.00, Seniors: £15.00. Extra buffet tickets @ £3.00 each. Attendances by no later than 24th
September please. All proceeds to Cancer research. For further details contact Graham Chuck 07956-963223 email:
kenkyukai@btinterne t.com All are welcome, irrespective of age, grade or ability. If you have any queries please contact me. Yours in karate. Chucky. Graham Chuck Renshi 6th Dan. Wadoryu Karatedo Kenkyukai Chief instructor & founder. Mob no: 07956-963223.
02, 03, 04/10/09 WadoExl – EVENT CANCELLED.
10 & 11/10/09
EKF International Open Championships London – details to follow. Website: www.englishkaratefe deration. com/
16 to 18/10/09 Dear Wado Sensei and Practitioner, We would like to cordially invite you to the third annual Wado Conference held this year in Scottsdale, Arizona. The conference starts Friday, October 16 and ends on Sunday, October 18, 2009.
The Wado Conference is a forum where positive minded Wado instructors and practitioners come to together to train, share ideas, meet old friends, and develop new relationships. This is an environment where we can share Wado enthusiasm without dealing with political agendas. Politics are not allowed at this event. The majority of instructors and students that participate in the Wado Conference are members of Wado Kai, Wado Ryu, and Wado Kokusai. However, we do get participants from independent Wado schools. Anyone that studies Wado or is supportive of Wado is welcome, regardless of affiliation, as long as they can leave their political ideology at their schools. Another important purpose of the Wado Conference is to bring in highly qualified Wado instructors from around the world to the local Wado student base. The mission statement of the Wado Conference is "the student comes first." It is more effective and efficient for the students to have a
conference that brings in instructors from different parts of the country than to try to get the students to the instructors. This is why the Wado Conference will move every year from one location to another with a different Wado group hosting and organizing the event. The first two Wado Conferences were organized and hosted by Doug Jepperson in Park City, Utah. Next years Wado Conference is designated to be hosted by Butch Balingit in Florida. As this year's hosting Wado group, we would be very honored and proud if you were able to attend. If you would like to attend and need additional information, please contact us at one of the sites listed below. Sincerely, The Arizona organizing Wado Conference committee; Marlon Moore and staff Arizona Wado Karate and Martial Arts
Centerinfo@ArizonaW
ado.com Website: ArizonaWado. com Ray Hughes and staff Scottsdale Martial Arts Center, Inc
Rhughes43@cox. net Website: ScottsdaleMartialAr tsCenter. com
19/10/09 Karate Competition Internationale. Coupe De Kayle.
http://karatekayl. lu/Competition- Internationale- de-KAYL.html AU Hall Sportif A Kayl Luxembourg. Enfants; 10h, Adultes; 14h. www.karatekayl. lu
25/10/09
Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Ripple Road Dagenham Essex RM9 6XW. CLOSING DATE Monday 18TH OCTOBER 2009 CONTACT JOE: 01376502612 -07886097615 EMAIL:
toyakwaikarate@ aol.com
web : toyakwaikarate. co.uk OR WEB: YOURBKCC.CO. UK
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
30 & 31/10/09
37th EUROPEAN WADO CUP 2009. MEADOWBANK SPORT CENTRE. 30th- 31st OCTOBER 2009. Hello from Scotland. I would confirm that thing are now starting for this years Wado Cup in EDINBURGH. We plan to make this an event for one and all to enjoy. The Wado Kai website will be upgraded shortly: www.wadokai. eu If you have any enquiries please send to: Colin Clapperton at:
info@wadokai. eu REGARDS, COLIN CLAPPERTON SCOTTISH WADO KAI.
31/10/09
EKF Squad Training and Second Selections for the WKF Junior European Championships in Istanbul 2010. Training will be in Dudley. Details:
http://www.englishk aratefederation.
com/12 to 15/11/09
6th World Junior & Cadet Championships – Rabat, Morocco.
Details: www.englishkaratefe deration. com
14/11/09
Last date for entry into the Traditional British Wadokai Kata & Gyo Championships to be held on the 21/11/09.
Forum;
http://uk.groups. yahoo.com/ group/BritishWad okai/This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
21/11/09
Traditional British Wadokai Open Wado Kata & Gyo Championships. Open to all EKF Members. APPLICATIONS BEFORE 14th November 2009.
Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Book-in: With Licence (for EKF Chit Number inspection), 9.30am. (No more bookings after 10.15am). Eliminations: 10.30am. Categories for all ages and levels. Events: Individual Kata, Team Kata, Pairs Gyo. The official Kata List: Pinan Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan.
Ku-Shanku, Nai-Hanchi, Seishan, Chinto, Bassai, Wanshu, Ni-Sei-Shi, Rohai, Ji-tte, Ji-han, Ji-in. Gyo requirements – last between 60-70 seconds and possess no props/aids, etc. Due to location, it may be advised to bring a packed-lunch/ refreshments etc. Correct Dress Code: Competitors must wear clean white Gi. Judges must wear blazer, white shirt/tie, black trousers and soft footwear (no shoes), etc. For an Information Pack & Application Form, please contact Paul Elliott Renshi. 54, Billingshurst Road, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 3LW. Email:
semka@btopenworld. com Forum;
http://uk.groups. yahoo.com/ group/BritishWad okai/Open to all BWK Affiliations/ EKF Licensed Members only.
This
is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
22/11/09
EKF Squad Training & Final Selections for the WKF Junior European Championships in Istanbul 2010. Details:
http://www.englishk aratefederation. com/This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
21/11/09 KO KARATE 3 ON 3 KUMITE EVENT
Dear Karateka, I am please to invite you to the first KO Karate 3 on 3 kumite competition. This competition has a winner's prize of £1000 and with it the recognition of the winners being the best kumite team in the country.
To be the best you have to beat the best that is why only the top associations in the country have been invited to take part.
The event will be staged at the Best Western Consort Hotel in Thurcroft Rotherham on Saturday November 21st Places will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis so don't hang around get your entry in as soon as possible.
Spectator's tickets will include a full 3 course meal with bar facility, tables seating 8-10 people.
Each team entry fee is £30 and the teams are allowed one reserve fighter which can be changed after each round if wanted. Spectator's tickets are £30 .Each team are asked to sell 20 tickets (5 tickets per fighter).
This event is going to be a night to remember and one that is long overdue, we need to see karate how it used to be and see the country's top fighters competing against each other once again, Fighters train so hard all year for the love of the sport its time to give something back and get the sport buzzing again.
This is a senior event and is only open to EKF associations and members, fighters must have an up to date EKF licence.
Full first aid cover will be on hand and Full WKF rules will be applied by chief referee MR. Phil Moody.
One night winner takes all.
Please send for your entry form, rules package and hotel
information to
kevin.royston@ sky.com and check out the KO web site at www.kokarate. co.uk or Tel 07746864485
Many Thanks
Kevin Royston & Paul Royston
KO UK
06/12/09
EKF Squad Training Session. Details:
http://www.englishk aratefederation. com/This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
2010
01/01/10
Club/Group Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2010. If you are already a member of British Wadokai, and you would like to benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the BWK President by email and confirm your intentions to remain in membership. For new affiliations, please visit: www.wadokai. co.uk for an Affiliation Application Form. Email:
garyswift@wadokai. co.ukForum;
http://uk.groups. yahoo.com/ group/BritishWad okai/This is an EKF Member.
03/01/10
EKF Closed Training Session for WKF Junior European Championships in Istanbul 2010. Details:
http://www.englishk aratefederation. com/This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
29/01/10 Today, on the 29th of January 1982, Ohtsuka-Hironori Meijin, the founder of Wado-ryu Karate-do, passed away at the age 89; he had practised martial-arts for 85 years.
20 & 21/02/10
04/04/10 Easter Sunday.
30/05/10
01/06/10
The Birthday of Ohtsuka Hironori (10th Dan) Meijin on the 1st June in 1892. The
Founder & History of Wado-ryu Karate-do. Hironori-Ohtsuka was born in Shimodate City, Ibiragi, Japan on the 1st June 1892.
He was the first son of Tokujiro-Ohtsuka, who was a doctor of medicine. 1892 was also the year that the Dai-Nippon-Butoku- Kai was established.
He started training under Chojiro-Ebashi, an uncle of his mother, in April 1897 at the age of four, a style of training he would continue with, even at Waseda University in Tokyo.
In 1905 Ohtsuka-Hironori entered the Shimozuma middle school, where he started Shindo-Yoshin- ryu Ju-jutsu under Tatsusaburo- Nakayama.
In 1910 Ohtsuka-Hironori entered Waseda University to learn commerce.
In 1917 he started work at the Kawasaki bank; at this stage he was learning numerous styles of Ju-jutsu. Ohtsuka-Hironori met, and became good friends, with the founder of Aikido, Morihei-Ueshiba.
In May 1919 he became master of `bone-setting technique'.
On the 1st of July 1921 he
received his Shindo-Yoshin- ryu Ju-jutsu licence from Tatsusaburo- Nakayama, and so became the Highest Authority.
He started his Karate training with the famous Gichin-Funikoshi in July 1922, a style known as To-de or Okinawan Karate-jutsu. Ohtsuka-Hironori met Funikoshi Sensei during a martial-arts demonstration at the Sports Festival organised by the Japanese Educational Department.
Funikoshi Sensei agreed to teach Ohtsuka-Hironori all he knew about Okinawan Karate-jutsu, the lessons started that same day.
Within one year Ohtsuka-Hironori had studied all the Kata within the system. Even after this time Ohtsuka-Hironori could see the `shortfall' in the Kata-only system. It was explained to him that all of the concepts of `Budo' was within Kata, and that was the only aspect to train.
In 1924 Ohtsuka-Hironori introduced Yakusoku-gumite to the system, this concept of `partner-work' revolutionised Karate-jutsu. He also developed
Idori-no-kata, Tachiai-no-kata, and Shirahatori- no-kata.
In 1928 he was `Shindo-Yoshin- ryu Shihan', the Chief Instructor of his Shindo-Yoshin- ryu; he also set up a `bone-setting' practice at this time.
In 1929 he registered with the `Nippon-Kobudo- Shinko-Kai' , the Japanese Martial-arts Federation.
In 1934 Ohtsuka-Hironori was recognised as an independent style, and started teaching full-time. Due to his dedication to Karate he had to close his `bone-setting' business.
In 1938 Ohtsuka-Hironori registered his new style as Shin-Shu-Wado- ryu.
In 1939 all Karate styles were asked to register their systems with the `Dai-Nippon- Butoku-Kai' , Ohtsuka-Hironori named his style Wado-ryu. Other styles that registered were Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, and Shoto-ryu (Shotokan-ryu) .
In 1940 on May the 5th the `All Styles Karate Demonstrations' took place at Butoku-Den in Kyoto. All the major styles took part, these included Goju-ryu,
Keishi-Kempo, Nippon-Kempo- ryu, Shito-ryu, Shoto-ryu, and Wado-ryu.
In 1944 Ohtsuka-Hironori was promoted to Chief Instructor of all Karate under the Dai-Nippon-Butoku- kai.
In 1945 the Americans, at the end of the Second World War, disbanded all martial-arts.
In 1951 all martial-arts were reinstated, after the signing of the American peace treaty with Japan.
In 1955 the first Karate tournament took place, organised by Ohtsuka-Hironori, it was called the `First All Japan Wado-ryu Karate Championships' .
In 1964 `The All Japan Karate-do Federation' (JKF) was established. This same year Suzuki-Tatsuo, Arakawa-Toru, and Takashima-Hajime introduced Wado-ryu to Great Britain, Europe, and the United States of America.
In 1966 Ohtsuka-Hironori was awarded `Kun-Goto-Soukuo- Kyo-Kuju- jutsu-Sho' (similar to the OBE in Great Britain) from Emperor Hirohito for his dedication to Karate.
In 1972 he was awarded the title of Meijin from
Higashino-Kunino- Miya (a member of the Japanese royal family) President of the International Martial-arts Federation the `Kokusai-Budo- Renmei'. Ohtsuka-Hironori was the first man in history to receive this highest honour in martial-arts. For his services to Japanese martial-arts, and to honour his new position as the highest Karate Authority in Japan, he was awarded the Shiju-Hoosho medal from the Japanese Government, the only man in the history of Karate to be so honoured.
On the 29th of January 1982 Ohtsuka-Hironori Meijin died at the age 89, he had practised martial-arts for 85 years.
"Buno-michi- wa Tada-aragoto- na-to-omohiso Wa-no-michi- kiwa-me Wa-o-motomu- michi: The way to practise martial-arts is not for fighting. Always look for your own inner peace and harmony, search for it." Ohtsuka-Hironori.
A style of Karate developed by Ohtsuka-Hironori 10th Dan Meijin (AD1892-1982) . Wado combines traditional Japanese Budo, Okinawan
Shuri-te (To-de) and Shinto-Yoshin- ryu Jujutsu, and was recognised as an independent style in 1934.
Wado-ryu is reputed to be one of the fastest and most efficient forms of Karate in the world; emphasis includes the fundamental principles and concepts of `Nagasu, Inasu, Noru, and Irimi'. The founder was responsible for introducing partner-work routines to Karate. Wado-ryu was also the first style of Karate to practise Jiyu-gumite (free-fighting) as part of the training.
There are estimated to be over 350,000 Wado-ryu members practising in Europe alone.
Below is an adaptation from an open letter written by Ohtsuka Hironori (10th Dan) Meijin to all Wado-Ryu students, sent out two-years prior to his death, explaining the origins of Wado-ryu.
"At the age of five years old, I was in very poor health. It was then that I began my training in Ju-jutsu at the school of my uncle, Sensei Chojiro-Ehashi, the official martial arts instructor of the
Tsuchiura Clan. Since this time I have trained continuously until my present age of eighty-eight years. For this, I can heartily thank the traditional Samurai education, which was both gentle and strict. I also thank and pray for my dear mother without whom I could never have succeeded in my deepest aims; I thank her sincerely for always being near.
On my thirtieth birthday, Master Nakayama, the third Grandmaster of Shinto Yoshin-ryu Ju-jutsu, allowed me to learn the deepest and most secret doctrines of our school. It was then that I succeeded him as the fourth Grandmaster.
Karate was becoming increasingly popular around this time, and I began to study its techniques from several eminent Okinawan masters who had begun to teach in Tokyo. It occurred to me that there were many fine attributes in the Okinawan systems, and so decided to blend these with the finest elements of Shinto Yoshin-ryu Ju-jutsu to create a genuine and original Japanese
martial-art. Through this process I developed Kumite, Gyaku-nage, I-dori, Tachi-iai, Tanken-dori, and Shinken-Shirai- dori.
Every year, for purposes of promoting the Japanese martial-arts, the Butokuden in Kyoto held a national festival. In 1938, the festival focused on the originators of each martial-art; however, no originator of Japanese Karate had been identified. I named the originator of the first true Japanese style of Karate-Do as Shiro-Yoshitoki- Akiyama (the founder of Shinto Yoshin-ryu Jujitsu) and named this new style of Karate-Do, `Wado-Ryu' meaning: `Japanese-way school' or also `Peaceful-way school' since the Kanji lettering for `Wa' can mean both.
The fundamental meaning and original aims of martial-arts is the promotion of Peace. To bring peace to society and to guard against its loss so that human beings can enjoy a happy life. We must strive for peace in a world where it is increasingly difficult to achieve. We must not simply
rely on God's mercy to achieve it but must strive as individuals, with all our will, to attain it. Immense spiritual and physical power is required so we will not surrender to the difficulties and barriers which lie before us on this journey The hard training in martial-arts aims to foster this dauntless, indefatigable strength which is why the beauty of martial-arts training is beyond the vicissitudes of mundane affairs."
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