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| Sidekick Foundation |
"Many
studies show that martial arts training improves mental,
physical and spiritual health. Our purpose is to bring
those health-giving programs to various at-risk groups,
such as "at-risk" children, people with disabilities
and the elderly. In addition, the Foundation funds studies
to show the effectiveness of martial arts programs to
address the needs of different groups." more "Sidekick Foundation":  |
| The
Value of Kenshi Karate |
IKenshi
Kai Karate and Kobudo is essentially a martial art (BUDO)
and as such it is also a means of reaching the way (DO)
by the practice of both empty hand (KARATE) and the practice
of weapons (KOBUDO). As in any martial art. Kenshi-Kai
karatedo is, and requires, solid discipline. The body
must go through long and strenuous exercise for many years.
Control is required over not only one's technique but,
also emotions such as fear, pain, and hate. As a fighting
art, Kenshi-Kai karate-do involves the confrontation of
two wills, each determined to win. This develops qualities
such as fortitude, humility and respect for oneself and
others. Kenshi_Kai Karate-do is also a formidable means
of self defence which does not require any particular
weapon.
The weapon is the entire body. Its physical are rather
unique, it is an all round activity which equally develops
every part of the body if the exercises are done in the
proper abd constructive sequence with great patience: |
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| Dr.
Jerry Beasley |
Chairman
of AIKIA, 9th Degree Grandmaster
Dr. Jerry Beasley, Radford University’s Martial Arts
Professor:
Punching and kicking his way to the top Inside Karate
magazine called him “the published authority on American
karate.” Black Belt magazine recognized him as America’s
foremost martial arts educator. Martial Arts Professional
magazine listed his birthday in Dates with Destiny “celebrating
prominent people and events for December.” And Karate
International magazine noted that “His name is recognized
worldwide as one of the top writers in the field”
and “the nation’s top (martial arts) camp director.”
When it comes to high quality martial arts instruction,
Radford University’s Dr. Jerry Beasley has risen
to the top in his field. by Travis McWayne ....Source: AIKIA |
| What
is Ken Zen Ichi? |
Throughout
history there has been an inextricable link between
various practices of meditation and the co-existent
development of martial arts. Indeed, their paths
have long been entwined, and pre-date the legendary
monk Bodhidharma and his introduction of physical
exercises to the monks at the Shao Lin Temple in
ancient China, thought to be done in part to increase
the their stamina such that they might continue
in the rigors of meditation that constituted the
basis of their religion.
Ken Zen Ichi is a traditional Japanese saying that
reflects the relationship of karate-do to traditional
Zen Buddhist philosophy. In literal translation,
Ken refers to the fist, but carries the deeper implication
to symbolize the physicality of the body, while
Zen refers to the obvious Zen Buddhist emphasis
on the attainment of satori, realization or enlightenment
, through the self-reflective practice of meditation.
Ichi, literally one, carries with it the more significant
implication that these two aspects, the body and
the mind, are inseperable, and should therefore
be realized as such in the equality of their practice.
Traditional budo (martial ways), and Zen Buddhism
share similarities in that they strive for insight
or realization through experiential repetitive practice,
and rely almost exclusively on direct transmission
from master to student.
Gichin Funakoshi , the modern day founder of karate,
who was responsible for bringing the art from Okinawa
to Japan in 1922, changed the characters that symbolized
the name of the art from "Chinese Hand"
or "Tang Hand", (due to it's Chinese origin)
to those meaning "Empty Hand,"partly due
to it's meaning in Zen Buddhist philosophy: "rendering
oneself empty."
To Master Funakoshi, karate was more than a martial
art. He wrote, "As a mirror's polished surface
reflects whatever stands before it, and a quiet
valley carries even small sounds, so must the student
of karate render his mind empty of selfishness and
wickedness in an effort to react appropriately to
anything he might encounter. This is the meaning
of kara, or 'empty,' of karate."
In 1984, while training in Japan, Shihan Michael
Berger met and trained with the legendary JKA Chief
Instructor and heir to Shotokan karate, Master Masatoshi
Nakayama., who shared with him his favorite saying:Ken
Zen Ichi.Later, that same year, Master Nakayama
presented Micheal with a hand drawn calligraphy
of the character "Mu," literally 'nothingness,'
a term significant to the study of Zen Buddhism.
Again the saying Ken Zen Ichi appeared. Furthermore,
precious hand drawn calligraphy received from Soke
Kubota reflect similar ideals, in Soke's rendition
of
"Mushin no Do," (way of the spirit of
"mu") and "Mizu no Kokoro,"
(heart/spirit of water). As a tribute to both Sensei
Nakayama, who passed away in 1987, and to Soke Kubota,
his current master, Shihan Michael Berger has adopted
this name for his karate schools. In addition, his
karma has guided him to become a student of Zen
under renowned Master Gempo Merzel Roshi in Salt
Lake City, where he endeavors to appreciate his
life and the furthering of the dharma under the
tutelage of his teacher.
.Source: ken-zen-ichi.com |
| Ozawa
Cup 2003 |
April
17th thru 20th, 2003 Flamingo
Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada USA
The purpose of this Tournament as conceived by Shihan
Ozawa, is and always will be, to gather all people
from the traditional karate world under one roof
regardless of organizational affiliation or style,
to come together and get to know each other, leaving
differences outside the Tournament and instead,
work together for the purpose of promoting karate-do.
.Source: ozawa-tournament |
| Kyushindo
Judo |
Kyushindo
Judo is taught using natural, circular movements
to over-balance your opponent, instead of strength
and force to overcome them. Force can always be
added to throws later, but used on its own, is of
limited use if you find yourself against a stronger
opponent. By
concentrating on technique instead of strength and
competition, Kyushindo Judo can be taught safely
and enjoyably, reducing the chances of injury. For
the same reason, the more 'competitive' techniques
such as forced arm locks and strangle holds are
not taught in Kyushindo Judo. We all need to be
able to get up for school or work the next day.
All this doesn't mean that Kyushindo Judo is ineffective
- or needn't be hard work. If you learn to use both
your own and your opponent's movement to take them
off-balance, Judo throws can be just as effective
as by using strength alone. This can take more time
and practice that relying on power, but is worth
the effort. One other difference you'll notice from
other styles is that lessons are taught mainly in
English rather than Japanese.
.Source: Kyushindo
Judo |
| Shoshin
Nagamine |
Founder
and Head of World Matsubayashi-ryu Karate Association
On 15 July 1907, I was born in Tomari-son, Naha
City, of my father, Shoho and my mother Gozei. Though
my physique was rather small, I was active and aggressive
as any other healthy boys in my preschool days.
Completing the compulsory education of primary school
in March 1923, I entered Naha City-run 5-year Commercial
School. However, when I was second-year student
of the school, I suffered from a gastroenteric disorder
and given a medication for some time. But, because
of inefficacy of the medication, I had to resort
to a diet, while practicing Karate at the backyard
of neighbor friend, Mr. Chojin Kuba. It was in 1926
and I was 17 years of age. Though
the hard work both at school and training of Karate,
I succeeded in recovering from illness, making me
quite confident of good health. When I reached the
senior year, I had a chance to participate, as a
leader of Karate Club, in an annual martial arts
of Kendo and Karate among various schools. In those
days, I began, earnestly, work out every night at
the ground of Tomari Primary School, under the guidance
of old master, Mr. Kotatsu Iha. .Source: matsubayashi-ryu.com |
| Jim
KELLY |
....They
asked me to show them some karate, so I started
jumping all over the room, throwing kicks
all over the place. Then they said "Do
you know Bruce Lee?" I had to say no,
because I'd never met him. I just knew of
him from his Green Hornet television show.
Then Fred looked at me and said "When
can you leave for Hong Kong? You have the
part." So I flew out to Hong Kong and
shot Enter the Dragon with the great Bruce
Lee.
Jim Kelly took up boxing to supplement his
martial arts skills and learn the boxer's
mentality. Kelly claims a lot of martial artists
underestimate boxing skills.
BB:
What was it like working with Lee?
KELLY: Oh man. That's a story in itself. Bruce
is one of my heroes. I had the utmost respect
for him, not only as a martial artist, but
also as a human being. Because I know what
Bruce Lee went through. Most people don't
realize that Bruce didn't just pop out and
become a star. It was hard as hell for Bruce
to become an actor. And the reason why was
because he was Chinese. America did not want
a Chinese hero, and that's why he left for
Hong Kong. He was down and out. He was hurt
financially. He told me that he tried to stick
it out, but he couldn't get the work he wanted.
So he said "Hey, I'm gone." My understanding,
from talking to Bruce, was that the Kung Fu
series was written for him, and Bruce wanted
to do that.......Source: blackbeltmag.com |
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| Dr. Kenneth H. Balliet, Ph.D |
Grand Master 10th Dan Shorinji-Ryu Karate and Kobudo
Kyoju (Professor-Ph.D.) Budo
Shihan (Master Instructor) Hakko-Ryu Jujitsu
7th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate
7th Dan Kobujutsu
7th Dan Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito Karate
6th Dan Okinawan Kempo Karate
Menkyo Shihan Nihon-Ryu Jujutsu
shorinji-ryu EN |
| Supreme
Master Gichin FUNAKOSHI |
The
life of Supreme Master Gichin Funakoshi was the starting
point of the art of karate. He changed the name of the
art from "katrate-jutsu" to "karate-do",
established the five dojo precepts, and through his magnificent
philosophy of karate became the torchbearer of spiritual
culture. The following are the main events in Master Funakoshi's
life.
Funakoshi was born the son of a samurai in 1870 (3rd year
of Meiji), in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Because he
was very physically weak he took up karate (at that time
still the typically Ryukyuan art of self-defense) to strengthen
his body. In 1913 (2nd year of Taisho) he became Chairman
of the Okinawa Shobu Kai, and in 1922 (eleventh year of
Taisho) he gave the first public performance of karate
at a physical education exhibition sponsored by the Ministry
of Education. This evoked great public interest, and as
a result Funakoshi moved to Koishikawa, in Tokyo, where
he set up his Meisei-Juku dojo. From 1924 (13th year of
Taisho) he taught at various universities, including Keio,
Tokyo, Takushoku, Hitotsubashi, Waseda, Hosei, Chuo, Senshu
and Nippon Medical College. JKA
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| TIP |
SUGGESTIONS
FOR MEDITATION PREPARATION:-Set aside
about 1/2 hour for your exercise.-Wear loose
clothing.-Sit comfortably, supporting your
back with pillows, so that you may sit upright
without strain or effort.-To make yourself
aware of tension in your body, you can start
by tightening and holding muscles tight, moving
from your toes upward. Then releasing the
tension.-Drinking a glass of water before
starting helps you feel cleansed.-Take 12
deep breaths holding them in a few seconds
and releasing them. Inhale as deeply as possible
and exhale fully, while focusing on the countdown.-If
thoughts come into your mind, don't get frustrated,
just imagine them leaving out the top of your
head.- Pick a quiet room or area for these
exercises. Incense is also extremely helpful
in creating an all enveloping atmosphere.
Low lighting or candle light is also helpful
in easing your ability to focus. Now simply
enjoy!
Source: meditationforliving.com more: >>> |
Snowbird Resort Summer Camp
June 27, 28, 29 - 2003 |
| In
the traditional karate of Japan the highlight of the year
is the seasonal Gasshuku , or special training camp. Karate-ka
gather together in the solitude of nature for an extended
period of hard training. This intensive training period
strengthens the spirit, and builds friendships that last
forever. At the same time while relaxing in a beautiful
setting the participants enjoy being at one with nature.
Come experience an authentic Japanese Gasshiku in the
pristine mountains of Utah at the famous Snowbird Ski
and Summer Resort.The event is held annually and attracts
interest from karate enthusiasts worldwide. "Michael
Berger's Traditional Japanese Style Karate": |
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