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The Academy congratulates our Little Tiger Muhd. Umar Firdhaus bin Airil Razlan who won the bronze medal in the Kunite Boys’ 7-8 Years category in the recent 10th Malaysian Milo Schools Open Karate Championship held on the 24th of May, 2009 at the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. This is the first time that the Academy has participated under the KWF badge. Other notable entries includes Batrisyia Iman Himzal who fought in the Kumite Girls’ 11-12 Years category and managed to advance to the second round.
Over all, an excellent effort and superb fighting spirit shown was made by all the participants and we look forward to the next tournament.
Photos from the Tournament :
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| 10th Malaysian Schools Open Karate Championship 2009 |
Last Wednesday (6th of May, 2009) the pro-tem committee members (representing arts such as taekwondo, karate, silat, armed forces unarmed combat, etc) of the Malaysian Martial Arts Community (MCM) decended on the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Youth Registrar’s Office) to discuss on the next step in incorporating MCM as a body for Martial Arts.
Interested parties can contact MCM Pro-Tem President, Mr. Su Eng Kooi for further information or visit the website www.martialarts.com.my
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A one day training course will be held at the soon to be completed SHOTO CENTRE in Skudai, Johor Bahru on the 6th of June, to commemorate Fubakoshi O’Sensei 52nd Anniversary.
For more information please visit www.shoto-centre.co.cc
Toyama Seiko Sensei, Hanshi Judan, Founder and Owner of the Okinawa KarateDo UechiRyu Zankai, passed away peacefully in his home in Zakimi on Friday 10 April 2009 at 05:41. He was 81 years old.
His funeral was on Sunday 12 April and took place at the Zakimi Dojo; Toyama Sensei’s tomb was built adjacent to his home.
Messages or cards may be sent to the following address:
TOYAMA
Zakimi 946
Yomitan-son, Okinawa
Japan 904-0301
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Train at The Birthplace of Karate with Lengendary 9th & 10th Dan Instructors!!!
OKINAWA WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AUGUST 14-16th 2009, at the Okinawa Budokan, Naha, Okinawa! Karate & Kobudo Seminars by Intangible Cultural Assets of Karate.
Instructors:
Morio Higaonna 10th Dan Hanshi Goju Ryu
Masahiro Nakamoto 10th Dan Kobudo
Kotaro Iha 10th Dan Kobudo
Isamu Arakaki 9th Dan Shorin Ryu
Zenpo Shimabukuro 10th Dan Shorin Ryu
Meitetsu Yagi 10th Dan Goju Ryu
Seitoku Matayoshi 10th Dan Goju Ryu
Meitatsu Yagi 10th Dan Goju Ryu
Takayoshi Nagamine 10th Dan Shorin Ryu
Tsuguo Sakamoto 9th Dan Ryuei Ryu
Kiyohide Shinjo 8th Dan Uechi Ryu
Hiroshi Akamine 7th Dan Kobudo.
Sponsored by the Governor of Okinawa, His Excellency Hirokazu Nakaima & the Okinawa Dento Karate-Do Shinko-Kai.
Schedule : Events take place at the Okinawa Budokan
- August 14th : Opening Ceremony & Demonstrations
- August 15th : World Championships (kata only)
- August 16th
- Seminars by teachers designated Living Intagible Cultural Asetts of Karate
- Seminars by Ryuha (style groups)
- Reception
For more information please [ CLICK HERE ].
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After several delays, we have now confirmed the training group schedule for the proposed class in LARKIN.
The first class will be held at :
Location : Kompleks Belia & Sukan Negeri Johor, Jalan Sentosa, 80350 Larkin, Johor Darul Takzim
Date : 11th April, 2009
Time : 7.00pm to 9.00pm
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These new photos from Gelang Patah Training Group were taken recently during training. The students were introduced to tekubi kansetsu-waza (wrist joint locks) to emphasize the application of hikite in training. The applications were applied to self-defence applications and the partner opposing was encouraged to give maximum resistance (Give the other fella a hard time lah!!). We also practiced neck chokes and follow-up take down techniques.
Not your run-of-the-mill age uke!!
Keep YOUR wrist straight… and his bent… and pull in the hikite…
…. and Bob’s your uncle!!!!
Full Photo Album:
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| Gelang Patah Training Group Photos |
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On Sunday (22nd March: 11.00 am) we participated in the Shotokan Karate Joint Training organized by the Shotoshinkai Karate Association at the Kelab Darul Ehsan in Ampang Jaya, Selangor. 11 members of the Academy (3 from our Johor Dojo and 8 from our Melaka Dojo) participated in the trainng with other karate-ka from Kuala Lumpur.
The session started with Ridzuan Sensei of the Shotoshinkai giving a brief introduction about the Shotoshinkai. Then Azlimmi Sensei proceeded with the warm-up session.
After warm-up, the participants went through the the basics of Gohon & Sanbon Kumite. Ridzuan Sensei pointed out the details and applications of the exercise. The participants then had a chance to try out the pointers that Ridzuan Sensei gave on each other.
Click below to view full photo album.
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| Shotokan Joint Training KDE 2009 |
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The 1st Shotoshinkai seminar will be held on 22nd March 2009 at the Sekolah Setiabudi in Gombak. The Seminar will start at 9.00am and will be conducted by Ridzuan Md. Zain Shihan.
For further info contact Mazlan Sensei (cell : +6.01.3.220.0006) or Ridzuan Shihan (cell : +6.01.3.401.2710) or e-mail.
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Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd has appointed V Did It Productions Sdn Bhd to produce the above pilot shooting for the coming reality show and would like to seek for suitable candidates from Malaysia martial arts community.
For further reference, please find below the talent requirement and shoot details;
No of candidates: 8
Type of Martial Arts:
Silat, Wushu, Capoeira, Silambam, Kalari Payat, Taekwondo, Karate, Muay Thai (kick boxing), Judo, Jiujitsu.
sex: Male
age: 25 & below
weight: 70 & below
No of shooting days: 2+1
Shooting location: Klang Valley
Shooting date: 11th, 12th & 15th of March 2009
Talent fees: RM200.00 per shoot day.
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** Interview date: 4th March (Wednesday)
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Zully Putra Martial Arts Supplies / Daedo Malaysia
Address: 33, Jalan Cerapu 1, Off Jalan Cheras, Bt 3 1/2 Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: +6 03.9200.7091
Fax: +6 03.9281.6138
Website: http://putra.martialarts.com.my
Interested candidates are welcome for inquiries at 03-92007091 or contact Mr.Su at 016-2612461.
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We’d like to congratulate Neil O’Connor who was promoted to black belt (Shodan) by the Japan Karate Association (JKA) in Tokyo, Japan.
頑張ってください!!
Gambatte Kudasai!!
Added 3rd March 2009:
Click here to read Neil’s TRAINING AT THE JKA HONBU DOJO, TOKYO (PART 2).
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Neil O’Connor trained at our Taman Merdeka group in 2008. He is currently… to our collective envy… training at the Japan Karate Association (JKA) Honbu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan. Neil was training with the Karate Union Of Great Britain (KUGB) and JKA in England. Neil has written a great essay on his experience in training with some of the world’s best Shotokan instructors at the JKA on the Shotokanway website, one of the best online resources for shotokan practitioners.
Click here to read Neil’s TRAINING AT THE JKA HONBU DOJO, TOKYO (PART 1) : INTRODUCTION, EXPECTATIONS AND FIRST MONTHS TRAINING.
