Friday, April 9, 2010
Arkansas ISKF/Okazaki Seminar 4/17-18
The University of Central Arkansas Shotokan Karate Club in Conway, AR (about 30 miles form Little Rock) extends an open invitation to Shotokan Karateka to participate in its ISKF Seminar featuring Teriyuki Okazaki, 10th dan , president, and 7th dan Leon Sill. It will be held April 17-18. Ther will be three trainings for all ranks. The cost is $25 for all seminars included plus $10 for instructor's training. For more information please contact Dr. J.D. Swanson at jswanson@uca.edu or call Dr. Swanson at 501.450.5472
Texas A&M Collegiate Tournament
The Texas A&M Shotokan Karate Club is sponsoring the 1st Collegiate Shotokan Karate Tournament at Texas A&M on April 17th, 2010. Participants must be at least 18 years old and be currently enrolled in a college or university. For more information click here.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
ISKF 2010 Colorado, Summer Shotokan Camp
This year, the Annual ISKF Summer Camp will be held July 29- Aug. 1st, 2010. The camp is open to all shotokan karate students, regardless of affiliation. The only policy is no political talk during the camp. It is for fun and training.
The price is about the same as last year; $325-$350 for room, board and three training sessions per day. There will be discounts for early registration. For further information please contact the camp director, Sensei Gary Swain at 303.475.8664
The price is about the same as last year; $325-$350 for room, board and three training sessions per day. There will be discounts for early registration. For further information please contact the camp director, Sensei Gary Swain at 303.475.8664
ISKF: Southern Region Training Camp Feb 27, 2010
ISKF Southern Regional Karate Training Camp 2.27.10: Baylor University, Waco, TX
Instructor: Leon Sill, Sensei, ISKF 7th Dan
Notes:
1. 8 direction shuto uke: Practice for pivoting, turning, pulling through center.
2. Shuto Uke with back and hip against wall alternating sides.
3. Heian Sandan and all power blocks e.g. mountain block, downward hammerfist in Jion: No pause on fumikomi geri and don't twist or bend body in chambering.
4. Jion: No pause on fumikomi geri
5. Importance of locking back leg in kokutsu dachi.
6. Bassai Dai: Pulling motion with hands on fumikomi geri but no bend of body.
7. First hand movement in Tekki Shodan bunkai=kake uke/hooking block.
8. Emhasis on coordinated movement: hands and feet finish at same time for focus/kime.
9. Kanku dai: First lower hips and the drop.
10. Jion: Last 2 movements bunkai = grabbing opponent wrist the side punch.
11. Jion: On jiyu uke, trapping feeing first before uraken uchi.
12. Jion: Manje uke" no chambering for punch.
13. Difference between haiwan, niwan and gaiwan.
14. Tekki Shodan: 2 man drills.
Instructor: Leon Sill, Sensei, ISKF 7th Dan
Notes:
1. 8 direction shuto uke: Practice for pivoting, turning, pulling through center.
2. Shuto Uke with back and hip against wall alternating sides.
3. Heian Sandan and all power blocks e.g. mountain block, downward hammerfist in Jion: No pause on fumikomi geri and don't twist or bend body in chambering.
4. Jion: No pause on fumikomi geri
5. Importance of locking back leg in kokutsu dachi.
6. Bassai Dai: Pulling motion with hands on fumikomi geri but no bend of body.
7. First hand movement in Tekki Shodan bunkai=kake uke/hooking block.
8. Emhasis on coordinated movement: hands and feet finish at same time for focus/kime.
9. Kanku dai: First lower hips and the drop.
10. Jion: Last 2 movements bunkai = grabbing opponent wrist the side punch.
11. Jion: On jiyu uke, trapping feeing first before uraken uchi.
12. Jion: Manje uke" no chambering for punch.
13. Difference between haiwan, niwan and gaiwan.
14. Tekki Shodan: 2 man drills.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
SKIF USA Events
SKIF USA (click above) is announcing the following events on their pages:
KUMITE SHIA AND KATA SEMINAR FEATURING CLAY MORTON MAR. 6-7 TELFORD, PA
MURAKAMI SEMINAR SKIF-HAWAII, MAR 27, 2010
OZAWA CUP, APR. 1-10, LAS VEGAS, NV
KANCHO KANAZAWA US TOUR, JUNE 19-20 ROCHESTER, NH
KANCHO KANAZAWA US TOUR, JUNE 22, WISCONSIN SHOTOKAN, GLEN STODDARD
KANCHO KANAZAWA US TOUR, JUNE 24, SEISHIN SHOTOKAN, APPLE VALLEY, CA
PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHION, JULY 26-AUG. 2, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KUMITE SHIA AND KATA SEMINAR FEATURING CLAY MORTON MAR. 6-7 TELFORD, PA
MURAKAMI SEMINAR SKIF-HAWAII, MAR 27, 2010
OZAWA CUP, APR. 1-10, LAS VEGAS, NV
KANCHO KANAZAWA US TOUR, JUNE 19-20 ROCHESTER, NH
KANCHO KANAZAWA US TOUR, JUNE 22, WISCONSIN SHOTOKAN, GLEN STODDARD
KANCHO KANAZAWA US TOUR, JUNE 24, SEISHIN SHOTOKAN, APPLE VALLEY, CA
PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHION, JULY 26-AUG. 2, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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