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Statement number 1 - "Master Hidetaka Nishiyama explains Karate's real goal ... not to bask in the glory of achievement but to push forward always to the limit of your capability."
Statement number 2 - First and foremost it was a fantastic event! Please refer to this statement if your mind begins to wander off in the wrong direction.
The amount of work and planning to pull of such an event is beyond the scope of ones imagination. This is our 3rd trip to Atlanta. In the past we have commented on the unselfish, dedicated hard work of the volunteers. I'll have to dig up that great photo.
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This was the proving ground for the research we have been doing for the past two years. We are please with the results. We are now studying the results of this test, of the research done. Now to formulate the research & study to be done for the next stage.
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I received a letter from the IRS that I had paid too much in taxes. That they were going to send me a check for $161. I wanted to put the money back in to the economy to get things moving.
I wanted to something very special with that money. I splurged on myself and spent one night at the W in Atlanta at Buckhead.
The W at Buckhead
The living room
The room
The pool
The room came to $151 exactly which left me $10. The first time I ran into Taichiro in Atlanta I handed him the $10 to go towards opening up his new dojo. (I wanted to put the money back in to the economy and get things rolling.) They have secured a location for their new dojo. They have 650 friends on their Facebook page. They had asked for a donation of $10 from each person = $6,500 to help in opening up the new location. This is the idea if everyone gives a little, it can amount to a lot. So I gave them mine.
Please help, please be a part of expanding this wonderful treasure that has been handed down to us. Donate $10 to
Valley Traditional Karate
to get things moving.
http://www.valleytraditionalkarate.com/
PS - Manhattan Beach Traditional Karate would love to open up yet another location. We will be hitting you up and back, soon, for $10.
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AAKF Inaugural U.S. Junior Nationals
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Feed back must not be squelched, it must be encouraged and welcomed. Otherwise we are risking the future.
This too was a great event!
Positive Aspects: While training with Nishiyama sensei after an event I would make sure that I was at the following class at Central Dojo. Nishiyama sensei would make very important comments on the event. These comments would be worked in to future classes. We too (Manhattan Beach Traditional Karate) talk after an event. Those that went express freely what they wish. I add my input, those that did not go are free to ask questions. Now we can all benefit in a positive way from the experience about many of the profound aspects of the weeks events, the culmination of a focus.
Our 2 Jrs came back motivated and charged.
We now proceed in our preparations for the 2012 Western Regionals, 2012 U.S. Nationals & Jr. Nationals, the Pan American Championships, the World Championships & World Cup.
Negative Aspects: This event is the preparation of the next generation and the next. Great care must be taken in all aspects. One of Nishiyama sensei's new focus was of kurai, we must reach for a higher level of kurai. Having an announcer is always great! For the most part it is unscripted. The announcer has the power to set the tone for the crowd. As I was getting ready to go into my team kumite match against Darrell Power . . . the announcer said "it's time to rumble". Consciously I don't think I heard it, but I have begun to review tapes of the event and was shocked to hear that at our event. I believe that the future of Traditional Karate will explode with growth. We must be careful of tone to be set at Jr Nationals. Remember what sets us apart. We must not stray, we must not veer towards a carnival atmosphere in order entertain or attract a crowd. We are branching out to grow, this good. But as the old writings teach us, the thin, weak, brittle branches will eventually break off, while the strong and supple limbs, the trunk and the roots continue to grow strong. BTW - To be totally fair, a parent expressed to me how informative he was (and he was).
Unclear: I'll get to it.
Room for Improvement: The parents and participants were required to sign off that that they have read and are aware of the rules. I hope that the judges too sign off such a document. The Nationals is a important event. Adults going to great sacrifices to attend. This too for the children as it's not just one but 2, 3 or even the whole family going to great expense. Great care is given to the adult competitors. Even greater care must be given to the children. Their safety and well being must be a priority. I started training at the age of ten and I know what it's like from their point of view. I have taught children for almost 20 years and have vast experience. What may seem to be a nothing can turn out to be traumatic. again great care must be given. This is not a place to go through a learning curve.
I had asked about the training for the judges. I got information that did not turn out.
Next Years Event: Is the host Region bound on the format of this just past Jr. Nationals or . . . . . . . can they do as they wish?
Spotlight: The quality of Kumite in the Girls Class A - 4 Division (unless they changed the name of the division) was really, really incredible! ! ! ! It was "Class A-1" for sure! All techniques were beautiful, clean & good spirited. The quick encounters were made with a great sense of timing, distance & zanshin. The high level and consistency in quality of technique was well executed, it was remarkable!!! I've been watching the tape over and over again. It would be great to get this group together again.
As far as the boys are concerned...they were at the opposite side of the gym. I would peek over there for just a second and Swift Jr. caught my eye, he looked really, really good. I wish I could have seen more.
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Traditional Karate History
The first ever Jr. Representatives of the Western Region
Ellen, Max & David
The Tradition Continues and is Passed on Father to Son.
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Flashback: My first Nationals was in 1991 in Beverly Hills. I had no idea of the the system at that time. At the tournament Tom Davis from Ventura was giving me some guidance. I was biased and only signed up for kumite (later on in time Nishiyama sensei would correct that thought in all of us). I moved up and my last match was against the biggest competitor. It was my most serious karate moment up until that time. I learned so much from that instant. My level of karate was quite low (compared to all that Nishiyam sensei has since piled on top) and what I did was. . . . . just pure instinct (that was developed from my last instructor Enzo - now teaching in Chicago) with fairly strong basics thrown in. I noticed several openings not really knowing they were openings, and lacking the quick decision to take advantage of them. We went into over time and I lost by decision. Susan Vance (who I really didn't know well at the time) walk across the gym floor to tell me I did well and encouraged me.
The next day a realized what I should have done (which is actually a principle, so it was the dawning of that principle) when I noticed his weakness. Had I won that match I would have gone in to the finals the next day (so I guess I tied for 5th. Another highlight from this years nationals was the final match for Men's Individual Kumite. The final match was with Barry Power and his brother _______ Power. It was very exciting to watch. It was with the highest level of kurai. Now here is the flashback. Back in 1991 the final match for Men's Individual Kumite was between brothers Avi Rokah and Moshe Rokah. Tom Shimoto was the announcer at the event. It too was very exciting to watch. It too was with the highest level of kurai. Nishiyama's magic continues.
As I learned to do, I made sure to attend the following class at Central Dojo. I was already on the floor, sensei was walking back to his office to change. He stopped and touched my arm and said to me "you could be champion". It was all in one ear and out the other. I had no real idea of what he meant. I had no real idea of who this man was. I had no idea of the totality of his organization and all it did. I had no idea how blessed I was to be where I was. I had no idea of what was available to me. I'm a bit of a late bloomer.
Healing Time: The body was worked to it's maximum. Now is a time for a healing of the body. It's a time to take note of the effects to the body. It's also a great time to practice gently, as the body is fully awake! Every cell of every muscle has been stimulated. The body is now almost perfectly synchronized & responsive. It's a great time to understand a deeper meaning of correct movement. The entire body is sore, you can use this feed back to feel the chain reaction of movement. You can correct any misfiring, any over or under use, you can tap into a much more sophisticated higher development of movement.
Corrections: The Pancake House is no longer there. Pepsi & diet Pepsi is everywhere. How come TCM wasn't on my TV in my room. Who at Turner fumbled that ball?
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Shiri Rinat
Staff - Manhattan Beach Traditional Karate & Yoga
Senior Instructor - Instructor's Course
Hard at work.
The Board of Govenors meeting.
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U.S. Junior Nationals
I must hand in Registration on May 16th!
We are looking for Yellow Belts and up, 6 to 17 year olds, who are interested in competing at the first U.S. Junior Nationals this June
Adult Eliminations Thursday, June 17th
Jr. Nationals & Adult Finals Saturday, June 18th in Atlanta, Georgia
List of Junior competitors going:
1). Ellen 15 years old - 1st Kyu (Top Level Brown)
Class A
Division A-4 (15-17 year olds)
2). Max 6 years old - 7th Kyu (Orange Belt)
Class D
Division D-1 (6-8 year olds)
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Yellow & Orange Belts
Heain Ni dan & Kihon Ippon Kumite Jodan & Chudan Oi-zuki attack/defend.
