LEICESTER KARATE NEWS

JULY 2010

Congratulations

Well done to Lucy Holligan, Adam Goodchild for passing their black belts today and to Chris Rowe who is now 2nd Dan.

Kobayashi Shorin Ryu Karate Classes

Due to demand Lauren and myself are establishing a Shorin Ryu karate class on Monday evenings for those interested in going further with Isamu Arikaki's teachings.

Classes start Monday 19th July and initially run from 7.30 - 8.30 with the view of extending the time should it become a popular feature.

Open to all colour belt grades - £5 a session.

SHORIN RYU CLASSES

Monday 19th July saw our first ever Shorin Ryu Karate class and a big hit with the students...Monday nights 7.30 - 8.30...

ARIKAKI SEMINARS

What an incredible two weeks training with this Okinawan Master who never ceases to amaze you with his knowledge of karate, his eye for detail and the amount of power you can generate with the slightest changes of position etc.

During his stay in England he was taken to many sights in and around England, the highlight being the tour of London on an open top bus seeing the major cites in the city.

We are now partners with Kodokan in Okinawa and it is the start of a new friendship as our karate family continues to grow.

My heartfelt thanks to Arikaki Sensei and Ryuta, his son, for the good times we shared as well as the great karate they shared with us.

Arikaki's Background

Sensei Arakaki 9th Dan is the founder of the Kodokan association which practices traditional Shorinryu style karate from the Itosu lineage. When he was 12 years old his father took him to learn under the well known Okinawan karate teacher Yuchoku Higa with whom he trained with until Higa passed away in 1994 at the age of 84. In 1993 Sensei Arakaki was awarded the title of 8th Dan by his teacher Yuchoku Higa. The Kodokan group have branches in mainland Japan, Argentina, Uruguay, Italy & India. Sensei Arakaki is particularly associated with the methodical teaching of Naihanchi kata which is considered to be fundamental to good karate. A favourite kata of Sensei's is Sochin which he has demonstrated at several public events including the recent 2009 Okinawa Traditional Karate Do World Tournament in Naha.
 
Sensei Arakaki's teacher Hanshi Yuchoku Higa 10th Dan (1910 - 1994) was famous for his powerful punching technique. Prior to WW II Higa had studied Shorinryu for 6 years under Jiro Shiroma a direct student of Itosu until Shiroma passed away in 1933. Subsequently Higa became a student of Jin'an Shinzato learning Gojuryu until Shinzato's tragic death in a US bombing raid in 1945. Jin'an Shinzato is noted as being the senior student of Chojun Miyagi the founder of the Goju style of karate . In 1945 Higa became a student of the famous Bushi Chosin Chibana of the Kobayashi style of Shorinryu with whom he continued to train becoming a Deshi & assistant instructor. Hanshi Chosin Chibana (1885 - 1969) is considered to be one of the foremost students of Itosu.

Mastering Shotokan Karate

 

is now available to buy.

Aimed at black belts to further their understanding of this dynamic martial art and demonstrating the depths of developing power over any distance and demonstrating the high level blocking techniques with open hand and closed fists.

Price £15.00 to dojo members

Mastering Shotokan Karate on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu9HcopgOh0

Also on YouTube

Every Shotokan Kata

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nwt-FLP7TU

Tim's Street Defence clip

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LddJlONbB30 

OKINAWA 2012

Apart from the training and sight-seeing here is a website with regard to the southern most islands of Okinawa that is worth a visit - the plans are to spend 5/7 days here during the '12 tour!

http://www.city.ishigaki.okinawa.jp/International/tourist.html

I thought it may be worth mentioning, although it is early yet, but for those wanting to plan their holiday much further ahead may well consider a proposed tour to Okinawa in the Summer of 2012. A group of our German friends are intending a three week tour of Japan and Okinawa and possibly one of the tropical islands to the far south of Okinawa is on the cards too...karate, holiday etc...temperatures around 26 - 32 degrees too!

More information in the Autumn...

 

TINY TIGERS KARATE CLASSES

A fun exercise class for both boys and girls with the basis and structure of karate. It incorporates karate technique with games to promote physical and mental skills in a safe, secure environment. Tiny Tigers teaches its students the central concepts that karate should only be used for self defence and the core values of Shotokan karate such as control, respect and discipline.

Main points,

Physical benefits improve flexibility, strength, agility, co-ordination and balance.

Mental benefits, boost confidence, discipline, control and respect.

A great way to channel energy, have fun and meet new friends

Tel 0116 2704344 to enrol your child!

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QUOTE OF THE MONTH

The master hides his talents, never displays his strengths and never talks about himself. He leaves no trace - so no one can attack or even approach him.

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