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View Full Version : [Others] Kata and Bunkai Seminar - 26 March 2011 Dent 02-23-2011, 03:50 AM Osu! I hope to see you there! http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6740/kataandbunkai2011.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/i/kataandbunkai2011.jpg/) Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us) Osu! jcarmello 02-23-2011, 04:13 AM Osu!! Looking forward to it!! FredInChina 02-23-2011, 04:17 AM Argh - I am going to miss that one. :( Have a great time there ya'all :) Osu! vapor 02-23-2011, 04:18 AM Looks like it will be another fantastic opportunity! vapor Dent 02-23-2011, 04:18 AM Osu! Thanks, Fred! Wish you could make it, but I'll just throw you repeatedly when you get here. ;) Osu! FredInChina 02-23-2011, 04:21 AM Me too, thank you Sensei... :) (...) I'll just throw you repeatedly when you get here. :eek: Working on those old shoulders of mine... :D osu! jcarmello 02-23-2011, 01:37 PM May I attempt to extend an invitation to a phantom Shihan Dent? Dent 02-23-2011, 01:54 PM Osu! Please do, JCarmello! He's welcome to join us. Osu! bobh 02-23-2011, 02:46 PM May I attempt to extend an invitation to a phantom Shihan Dent? He sounds interesting! I'm there. :cool: meguro 02-23-2011, 02:48 PM Sign me up! Osu-EN1 Dent 02-23-2011, 02:51 PM Osu! Good to hear it, Gentlemen! Osu! kanku 02-23-2011, 04:00 PM Osu Dent! You know my thoughts on kata but if i was anywhere near i would be asking to come and watch!! Good luck:) FredInChina 02-23-2011, 04:02 PM ... and the beers after? :D Osu! Deaken 02-23-2011, 05:20 PM Looks like it will be a great session. I have 8 students going into the Eastern Canadians on March 27th in Montreal so have a very full weekend, not that the distance to attend is an issue or anything :(. One of these days we will find a way to train together. Osu-EN1 kakatootoshi 02-23-2011, 05:23 PM Osu! I hope to see you there! http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6740/kataandbunkai2011.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/i/kataandbunkai2011.jpg/) Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us) Osu! So your seminar is about yellow frogs frozen in ice cubes?:eek::confused: FredInChina 02-23-2011, 05:33 PM Nice poster Dent Sensei :) (I could only see it tonight...) Will you have Goju Ryu attendees and/or some of Andre's "clique"? Osu! wullie 02-23-2011, 05:38 PM So your seminar is about yellow frogs frozen in ice cubes?:eek::confused: ROFLMAO!!! Fantastic!:D:D Dent 02-23-2011, 05:58 PM Osu! You know my thoughts on kata but if i was anywhere near i would be asking to come and watch!! Good luck:) Thanks, Kanku! I think you'd enjoy it! :) Looks like it will be a great session. One of these days we will find a way to train together. Thanks, Deaken! I'm still hoping to make a Toronto trip this Fall. We'll discuss it more as it approaches. So your seminar is about yellow frogs frozen in ice cubes? Did I not mention the hidden meaning of things..... :cool: Nice poster Dent Sensei :) Will you have Goju Ryu attendees and/or some of Andre's "clique"? Thanks, Fred! It's open to all groups, and I hope that some will take advantage. I have confirmation of one instructor coming up from Virginia, and two likely instructors from Maryland. Connecticut, New Jersey and New York haven't responded yet, but I've only just sent the info. Osu! FredInChina 02-23-2011, 06:06 PM (...) Thanks, Deaken! I'm still hoping to make a Toronto trip this Fall. We'll discuss it more as it approaches. (...) Thanks, Fred! It's open to all groups, and I hope that some will take advantage. I have confirmation of one instructor coming up from Virginia, and two likely instructors from Maryland. Connecticut, New Jersey and New York haven't responded yet, but I've only just sent the info. Hey, maybe I'll be part of that trip to Toronto... :) Nice; if these guys can come, you'll have a great mix group there... My regards to Sensei Miguel BTW. :) Osu! Dent 02-23-2011, 06:08 PM Osu! Did it not load properly for you, KakatoOtoshi? Others? Osu! kakatootoshi 02-23-2011, 06:10 PM Osu! Did it not load properly for you, KakatoOtoshi? Others? Osu! Can see it now. Nice poster.:) Dent 02-23-2011, 06:17 PM Osu! Thanks for working your magic on it! (It was fine on my screen. :confused: ) The poster is the brainchild of Rios-Sensei of Shurenkan. All credit to him! Osu! sandman 02-23-2011, 07:03 PM Osu! Looks like a great event Dent :) A bit far for me, but I'll look foward to the write up! Deaken 02-23-2011, 07:31 PM Hey, maybe I'll be part of that trip to Toronto... :) Shihan's seminar here is in September..... You both are welcome any time. It would be my pleasure. Osu-EN1 shurenkan 02-23-2011, 08:20 PM Nice poster Dent Sensei :) (I could only see it tonight...) Will you have Goju Ryu attendees and/or some of Andre's "clique"? Osu! Thanks, for the compliments on the poster. I must admit, I'm kinda proud of this one. Miguel FredInChina 02-23-2011, 08:25 PM Well done Sensei Miguel, you have reasons to be proud. :) osu! meguro 02-23-2011, 08:29 PM Well done, indeed! Looking forward to this event! Dent 03-21-2011, 04:55 PM Osu! Thread bump and shameless plug! We've got folk from Connecticut, DC, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania committed to this event. Fun will be had! :D Osu! bobh 03-21-2011, 07:13 PM We're really looking forward to it. jcarmello 03-21-2011, 07:19 PM I have had to fend off every potential threat to this date by EVERYONE IN MY IMMEDIATE CIRCLE!! I am truly looking forward to attending, and learning!!! Osu!!! Dent 03-22-2011, 01:25 PM Osu! Looks like a busy weekend. Lots of people working hard to make it to the training. I appreciate that! Osu! meguro 03-22-2011, 07:07 PM Just got done with two hours with Shurenkan. Time flew by! Even at top speed, I sure hope 3 hours is enough on Saturday! Good deal! You won't be able to cover everything. I think the important thing is to plant the seed (virus). :) Dent 03-22-2011, 07:16 PM Osu! Virus training! I love it! :D I'm not planning on covering everything by any means, but I do want everyone to leave well fed! ;) Osu! jcarmello 03-27-2011, 05:41 AM Osu!!! We had a fantastic training today!! I cant even begin to name everyone who attended......but wow there were soooooooo many people at Sensei Shurenkan's dojo!! We worked on the Bunkai for the Goju Ryu and Kyokushin versions of Gekisai Dai. Sensei Dent gave us variations to work with and we partnered up. Time went by way to fast!!! I am sure there were plenty more items to take from that kata alone. I want to write much more but I am literally falling asleep. A Very Special Thank You to Shurenkan Sensei and Dent Sensei for all they did to put this together, there were alot of folks to attend to and they did a phenomenal job!! A big Osu also to all the other Goju Ryu and Kyokushin Senseis who assisted with the instruction as well. Everyone was a class act and awesome to meet and train with. On behalf of Shihan Jean Paul I want to say thank you to everyone today. He was elated at seeing Sensei Joyner, Sato Sensei and Shurnekan Sensei as he had not seen them in a long time. He had also brought along a photo of Sensei D of "Blog Talk Radio, Martial Arts Weekly" fame when he was younger! Shihans words were full of joy and happiness as we walked to our cars. From Shihan to all of you...OSU!!!! Shurenkan Sensei asked everyone if they could contribute to the relief fund for Japan and passed a bucket around. That was an excellent gesture and many of us gladly contributed. Like wise Sato Sensei brought a box of T-Shirts and asked for donations for the relief efforts in Japan and of course many of us donated....I am humbled by their sense of charity and sincere yearning to make a difference for those in desperate need!! Osu!! Shurenkan and Dent Sensei got everyones attention to see who was going to go out for a bite after training...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!!! There were an aweful lot of hungry folks and Shurenkan Sensei scrambled to find a local restaurant to accomodate at least 40 people.......And boy did he come through!! The food was absolutely awesome. There were so many courses and the food just kept coming!!!!! That was an unbelievable accomplishment, with awesome food, great service and most of all the absolute best company!! OSU!!! Finally I would like to say, there are some very special people here on kyokushin4life.com who truly do want to help you as a Karateka. They are here in front of you on the screen and they are in the dojo for you to go and visit and exchange knowledge with. They are your friends that need to be realized. Unselfish with their knowledge and wisdom. Truly caring when we all reach out for compassion, sympathy, understanding and simple companionship. Reach out to one another!!! Train and befriend each other and you will find rewards that you would have never assumed were there. And a note to the YUDANSHA: Get together and train!! Most of you spend so much time training mudansha that your personal training becomes a fleeting memory. The more you all meet and exchange ideas, techniques and sweat, the greater the efficacy of the chosen art you teach. And everyone benefits!! Osu!!!! FredInChina 03-27-2011, 06:27 AM Osu JC, Thanks for the great writeup, I regret I could not be there for the training. I tried to rep you, but no luck (will someone please step up?), but I got to rep Sensei Dent. Finally I would like to say, there are some very special people here on kyokushin4life.com who truly do want to help you as a Karateka. They are here in front of you on the screen and they are in the dojo for you to go and visit and exchange knowledge with. They are your friends that need to be realized. Unselfish with their knowledge and wisdom. Truly caring when we all reach out for compassion, sympathy, understanding and simple companionship. Reach out to one another!!! Train and befriend each other and you will find rewards that you would have never assumed were there. And a note to the YUDANSHA: Get together and train!! Most of you spend so much time training mudansha that your personal training becomes a fleeting memory. The more you all meet and exchange ideas, techniques and sweat, the greater the efficacy of the chosen art you teach. And everyone benefits!! Thank you for these wise words too.... There are motivators, and there are ACTIVATORS... Yourself JC, Sensei Dent and Sensei Miguel are amongst them! :) Osu! sandman 03-27-2011, 11:24 AM Osu! Indeed, great writeup JCarmello! Fred, I got your back on the reps :) That really sounds like it was a great event. seienchin 03-27-2011, 11:29 AM Thanks for the writeup JCarmello - not quite as good as being there, but you certainly managed to communicate the "vibe", which is no mean feat! OSU-EN2 FredInChina 03-27-2011, 11:32 AM Thank you Sandman.... :) (...) which is no mean feat! Looking up "to be no mean feat"... to be a great achievement (http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/be-no-mean-feat)Thanks Seienchin, I learned something... :) osu! knuckleheader 03-27-2011, 12:16 PM Let me second Joe's sentiments, what a good day of practice it was. Something like 65 people attended, space for training got small. Fortunately we were just able to get it done. Besides meeting so many enthusiastic exponents, it was nice to be able to put a face to the "handle" Meguro. Also good to see Sensei Dent, Sato, Joe and Edgar from bobh's Ct. school. Looking forward to our next event you'all. Osu! meguro 03-27-2011, 01:04 PM I can't rep you Joe, but thanks for a stirring write-up. Reflecting on the day's events, Sato Sensei and I thought how wonderful it is to learn so many things in a few hours. You could have spent a lifetime in Kyokushin and still be wowed by the class given by Dent and Shurenkan. On top of that, to have the Jean Paul Shihan, Joyner Sensei and others on hand to lend their experience-you can't put a price on that. You would expect me to rave about a class on bunkai. But learning bunkai is nothing without people- and not just a room full of automatons marching up and down, people in the moment, grabbing you, sweating on you, resisting, and helping you learn the limits of human body mechanics. Shurenkan's dojo was literally filled by karateka standing shoulder to shoulder. What we lacked in space was made up with enthusiasm and fellowship. There were a few conspicuous absences: Fred and bobh. Gentlemen, you were missed. Hope you are feeling better bobbh. I would have liked to have seen Godai too. Oh well. I got to meet Knuckleheader and renew friendships with the K4L gang. If you are on the boards and in the area and weren't there, I hope you are there at the next one. Judging by the success, I am certain there will be more events like this to follow. When Dent, shurenkan and their peers are willing to share, it's almost criminal not to accept. You don't often find this karate everyday. ashiharakaicho 03-27-2011, 04:29 PM Osu, This is what karate is about and perhaps as has often been mentioned here - this is where the revolution can start and create that mindset that we are all one. But it will be hard work, but having capable people like those that organised this event, is an indicator that if one continues and have this rub over into other countries, the end result will become closer. OSU to all! and Ganbatte Kudasai! Oops, and sorry to mention this, it would have been great to be there sharing the experience with you all, but as the saying goes "Inshallah" (by God's grace -we will) someday share the occasion.! OSU-EN2 jcarmello 03-28-2011, 02:15 PM One of the more memorable moments of this Saturday to me was watching Knuckleheader and Meguro training the techniques together.....they were constantly smiling and thoroughly enjoying everything happening around them. This really helped settle me down as I was still having anxiety attacks over having my daughters bag of costumes for her play in my car.......and she needed them. Luckily her brothers came all the way to Bayonne to pick them up....Phew!!! Dent and Shurenkan showing us the Hiki uke in Gekisai dai has me pondering sooooooooooo many different applications. New training schemes in the very near future for me personally. I hope Dent can help me here with names, but a big Hai, and OSU!!!! To the GOJU RYU folks who attended the seminar! What a fantastic bunch of folks, many of whom traveled quite a distance to attend. There were a few who personally helped me with some techniques, and stayed with me when I was struggling with the Kake exercises. I wish I could remember their names!!! I actually invited them to join us on the forum here as their skills and insight were very helpful this weekend!! Osu!!! FredInChina 03-28-2011, 02:32 PM (...) stayed with me when I was struggling with the Kake exercises (...) Ohhhh, you did some KaKie... Nice! :) All the GoJu Ryu folks I've met with Sensei Dent are wonderful people. Osu! Dent 03-29-2011, 03:03 PM OSU! A Very Special Thank You to Shurenkan Sensei and Dent Sensei for all they did to put this together, there were alot of folks to attend to and they did a phenomenal job!! A big Osu also to all the other Goju Ryu and Kyokushin Senseis who assisted with the instruction as well. Everyone was a class act and awesome to meet and train with. On behalf of Shihan Jean Paul I want to say thank you to everyone today. Shurenkan Sensei asked everyone if they could contribute to the relief fund for Japan and passed a bucket around. Like wise Sato Sensei brought a box of T-Shirts and asked for donations for the relief efforts in Japan and of course many of us donated.... I would like to say, there are some very special people here on kyokushin4life.com who truly do want to help you as a Karateka. They are here in front of you on the screen and they are in the dojo for you to go and visit and exchange knowledge with. Train and befriend each other and you will find rewards that you would have never assumed were there. And a note to the YUDANSHA: Get together and train!! Many thanks for your assistance on all levels, JCarmello! Please pass along our thanks to Shihan Jean Paul too! There will be special brown and black belt (only) training in the fall. Something like 65 people attended, space for training got small. Fortunately we were just able to get it done. Looking forward to our next event you'all. Osu! Thanks, Knuckleheader! Reflecting on the day's events, Sato Sensei and I thought how wonderful it is to learn so many things in a few hours. You could have spent a lifetime in Kyokushin and still be wowed by the class given by Dent and Shurenkan. On top of that, to have the Jean Paul Shihan, Joyner Sensei and others on hand to lend their experience-you can't put a price on that. You would expect me to rave about a class on bunkai. But learning bunkai is nothing without people- and not just a room full of automatons marching up and down, people in the moment, grabbing you, sweating on you, resisting, and helping you learn the limits of human body mechanics. Shurenkan's dojo was literally filled by karateka standing shoulder to shoulder. What we lacked in space was made up with enthusiasm and fellowship. There were a few conspicuous absences: Fred and bobh. Gentlemen, you were missed. Judging by the success, I am certain there will be more events like this to follow. When Dent, shurenkan and their peers are willing to share, it's almost criminal not to accept. You don't often find this karate everyday. Like you, I'm happy with so many parts of the training and the company, but I too missed Fred and Bobh! I hope he makes a full recovery soon! This is what karate is about and perhaps as has often been mentioned here - this is where the revolution can start and create that mindset that we are all one. But it will be hard work, but having capable people like those that organised this event, is an indicator that if one continues and have this rub over into other countries, the end result will become closer. it would have been great to be there sharing the experience with you all, but as the saying goes "Inshallah" (by God's grace -we will) someday share the occasion! Thank you, AshiharaKaicho. Step by step we will make it. One of the more memorable moments of this Saturday to me was watching Knuckleheader and Meguro training the techniques together.....they were constantly smiling and thoroughly enjoying everything happening around them. I hope Dent can help me here with names, but a big Hai, and OSU!!!! To the GOJU RYU folks who attended the seminar! What a fantastic bunch of folks, many of whom traveled quite a distance to attend. There were a few who personally helped me with some techniques, and stayed with me when I was struggling with the Kake exercises. I wish I could remember their names!!! I actually invited them to join us on the forum here as their skills and insight were very helpful this weekend!! We had Goju people from different organizations, not all of whom I have met before. IOGKF members came from Virginia, NY, NJ, Maryland, Connecticut and DC. Chinese Goju folk came from NY, and an independent Goju group too. We also had Shorin Ryu, Shurenkan, Iwata Karate, and a plethora of different Kyokushin groups represented. All told, I counted 13 organizations. An amazing level of cooperation! As near as I can figure out, we had folk from the above States as well as PA, Vermont and Wisconsin. Yes, we used every inch of the Shurenkan Dojo, but sweating together is the best way forward. Thank you All for attending, and I look forward to seeing you all again as soon as possible! (Note: Not all attendees are pictured) http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/8918/seminaratshurenkan071.jpg (http://img838.imageshack.us/i/seminaratshurenkan071.jpg/) Uploaded with [URL=http://imageshack.us]ImageShack.us[/URL Osu! vapor 03-30-2011, 02:55 AM See quite a few friendly faces in that pic! Thanks for posting that up! vapor 49ers1970 03-30-2011, 06:33 PM Osu! Dent, For future reference when and where is this bunkai seminar taking place? Osu! Dent 03-30-2011, 07:23 PM Osu! For future reference when and where is this bunkai seminar taking place? Thanks for your interest, 49ers1970. This seminar took place this past weekend at the Shurenkan Dojo in Bayonne, NJ. (I'm sure you remember Rios-Sensei from your time here with Azuma Jukucho.) We haven't chosen a date for the next one yet. It will certainly be posted here when the time comes! :) Osu! |