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Nakayama & His Warriors (JKA in the 60’s)
4th IAKF World Championships (Egypt, 1983)
Japan Team and individual Kata events
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This book is a gem! Packed full of history, stories and information about the formative years of the JKA, The Instructors class, the formation of the ISKF and of course, Yaguchi himself. The book has been created by Catherine Pinch with a love and respect that is rarely seen these days. Even before opening the book it is clear that there is a tremendous respect for the man and his karate. The front cover featuring an original oil painting of Sensei Yaguchi, through to the testimonials, recollections and the thoughts of some of the greatest living karateka today, reinforce in the readers mind that Yaguchi is a man of vision, dedication and loyalty to the art of karate.
The many tributes in the book come from senior instructors with 25, 30 and even 35 years training with Sensei Yaguchi. Indeed some of these instructors have become his extended family and have even relocated their homes, their lives and their work to train with him. Such is the love, respect and dedication of many of his followers.
Sensei Enoeda in England received similar adulation and it is pleasing to see the great camaraderie and friendship that existed between Yaguchi and Enoeda. Early on in the book there are references to Enoeda and the very first picture inside the book shows Yaguchi and Enoeda together enjoying some free time.
The tributes given by Yaguchi’s senior students are honest and revealing and describe the many sides of Yaguchi as a friend, a husband, a father and an instructor. The humor, the fun, the instinct and the foresight together with the complete dedication to his family and karate all shine through and are touchingly described in the many wonderful tributes, stories and recollections made by his students and instructors. The book must serve as a wonderful reminder to Master Yaguchi of the dedication and gratitude that his extended karate family has for him.
Over many years one may train with many great masters of Karate, however, it is difficult and even impossible to get to know them on a deeper personal level. This book completely bridges that gap and the reader will gain a rare insight into the very special world of Master Yaguchi.
Aside from the stories, history and information, the book’s greatest strength is in its narrative style. It is hard to imagine that you are not sitting in Yaguchi’s own home whilst he describes in great detail his most personal life inside and outside the world of karate. Even better than a film or video the book allows a personal dialogue between the reader and Yaguchi himself, as he describes his early years in Japan and his later experiences and life in the USA. The book is a must for all karate students, instructors and enthusiasts. Get hold of a copy today!
(Review by Rod Butler)
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The new training syllabus is now up on the Member’s Only Page. Members can download or print copies for their own training reference.
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from KWF Honbu Website:
Shingo TANGE Sensei, KWF
After a life dedicated to karate, and after fighting illness, he had such an unconquerable sprit that he trained until the end, passing away in the dojo wearing his dogi.
We will forever hold him in honor as Supreme Karateka
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KWF ALGERIA CAMP with Chief Instructor Mikio Yahara on OCTOBER 24-26th
To all international karate athletes participating in the International Master camp in North Africa (Algeria) The Governor of Tebessa ( Algeria ) Mr. Harfouch el wali de Tebessa is happy to inform you that he will offer free accommodation and meals for the duration of the camp.
The accommodation will be about 5 mins away from the venue, in a luxurious Hotel with 106 rooms. Places are however LIMITED.
Please contact International Shihan Sid Tadrist with the names and numbers of participating so I book you in by the 9th of October.
E-mail Contact (Sid Tadrist Sensei):sid_tadrist@yahoo.co.uk
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After a week of feasting on Mom’s delicious Beef rendang and serunding for the Eid Festival… I needed a regime that will make me shed the few pounds that I have gained.
Kihon
Zenkutsu dachi Kamae
- Kizami zuki, slide back (suri ashi) gedan barai, step forward oizuki.
- Kizami zuki, slide back 45 degrees – gedan barai, step forward 45 degrees mae geri, jodan oi zuki.
- Kizami zuki, slide back gedan barai, slide forward kizami zuki – gyaku zuki.
- Kizami zuki, pull back front foot ¼ step – chudan haiwan uke, slide forward gyaku zuki
- Kizami zuki, pull back front foot a ¼ step – chudan haiwan uke, spinning (tenshin) jodan uraken, gyaku zuki.
- Step forward zenkutsu dachi -chudan oizuki, step back kokutsu dachi / shuto uke, step over (driving of the heel) into zenkutsu dachi /gyaku zuki, shift into fudo dachi – gedan barai.
- Step forward into fudo dachi /chudan oizuki (make sure you do not move your front foot until stepping foot is past the pivot foot), step back into fudo dachi /chudan oizuki, pivot clockwise into kibadachi / enpi uchi, pivot again going same direction kibadachi / enpi uchi (becomes full circle).
Kata
Kanku-sho & Sochin
- By count, then slowly no count, then no count at speed.
