[IKO Matsui] 2008 All American Open Karate Championships - Page 2

Dent · 07-06-2008, 02:02 AM

Osu!

Looking forward to meeting you in person, Deaken!

Osu!

shurenkan · 07-06-2008, 01:00 PM

Unfortunately, I can not attend the America's Cup this year, and it's a shame because I think I may have a good friend competing in it this year. However, I don't know how many of you are familiar with Shihan Kenji Fujiwara (unbelievable karate-ka!). If you are not, Fujiwara Shihan was Sosai's uchi deshi, I believe from 1977 to 1980. He then came to the US and served as uchi deshi with Soshu Oyama. He fought in the 2nd World Tournament in 1979. He is an inspirational karate-ka and an amazing man. He resigned from World Oyama Karate many years ago and remained independent for quite a few years, until several years ago when his Sempai, Kancho Royama, asked him to be a part of Kyokushinkan.

In any case, Fujiwara Shihan is hosting his first semi-contact tournament in Connecticut on the same date and I am already committed to supporting him. I will not go back on my word. Shihan Fujiwara expects that his first event will be a small one, but I have pledged to do anything I can to help him and make it grow for the future. Plus, it's a good opportunity for my students.

I really wish I could watch. It's always an exciting event and the skill level is pretty high. But it's not meant to be this year. I hope you all enjoy it.

If I may, if any of you wish to attend or send students to Shihan Fujiwara's event, just send me a PM.

Osu,
Miguel Rios

Dent · 07-06-2008, 01:35 PM

Osu!

Quote:

Originally Posted by shurenkan

Unfortunately, I can not attend the America's Cup this year, and it's a shame because I think I may have a good friend competing in it this year.
I really wish I could watch. It's always an exciting event and the skill level is pretty high. But it's not meant to be this year. I hope you all enjoy it.

We'll miss you, Shurenkan, but your reasons are stellar. No one could fault you for being a man of your word.

Osu!

**smoothsake** · 07-06-2008, 05:52 PM

I might try and make it out to watch. All depends if I can score a free plane ticket and housing. I'll let you all know if I make it out there.

Dent · 07-06-2008, 06:04 PM

Osu!

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoothsake

I might try and make it out to watch. All depends if I can score a free plane ticket and housing. I'll let you all know if I make it out there.

Well, shoot, SmoothSake! If you're out there doing that, how about organizing a couple of tickets for the rest of us while you're at it?

I hope you can make it up to NYC!

Osu!

**smoothsake** · 07-31-2008, 06:56 PM

I heard last night that LA will send 3 fighters. Senapi Shohei who fought in the 9th WT and Team Cup in Russia will be there, along with 2 junior fighters. I also heard Alejandro Navarro, Damian from Bulgaria, and Lechi will also compete this year in NYC.

Sounds like it will be exciting. Unfortunately yours truly is planning to be in Munich instead for Oktoberfest with a short detour in Amsterdam. Perhaps I'll bring a gi and train in the Netherlands?? Any dojo doors open to me?

Dent · 07-31-2008, 06:59 PM

Osu!

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoothsake

I heard last night that LA will send 3 fighters. Senapi Shohei who fought in the 9th WT and Team Cup in Russia will be there, along with 2 junior fighters. I also heard Alejandro Navarro, Damian from Bulgaria, and Lechi will also compete this year in NYC.

Sounds like it will be exciting. Unfortunately yours truly is planning to be in Munich instead for Oktoberfest with a short detour in Amsterdam. Perhaps I'll bring a gi and train in the Netherlands?? Any dojo doors open to me?

Thanks for the update, SmoothSake! Sorry to hear you won't be joining us, but if you're going to Oktoberfest...

Osu!

Bloke · 08-01-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoothsake

Sounds like it will be exciting. Unfortunately yours truly is planning to be in Munich instead for Oktoberfest with a short detour in Amsterdam. Perhaps I'll bring a gi and train in the Netherlands?? Any dojo doors open to me?

Why not drop ksan a PM and see if he can help?

Brazilian Berseker · 08-01-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kyokushin4life

I don't think he will compete as he will be training to fight a bigger opponent in the elimination in k-1. I wonder which fighters Shihan Isobe is thinking to bring to this event this year. No andrews nakahara i believe. Probably Edward Tanaka.

Osu.

I'll talk to mysensei (he works with Shihan Isobe as a coach for the Brazilian Team in all IKO1 competitions), as soon as I have his answer I tell you guys (and girls). Anyway, Probaly 2 guys and a girl from my dojo will go Anderson Rosa , Claive Cordeiro and Jihane Sato.

OSU!

mary222 · 08-01-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Deaken

OSU,

Mary222, just go for it. Olga is not fighting because she's preparing for Nidan 3 weeks after new York, you would know better if Julie or Miriam are going this year so we need some strong Canadian women to fill in.

well chances are that if i get in ill be as lite weight (too much of a desavantage for to on height side in middle weight) And also to be on the safe side loll cause i believe julie is going to do it since she plans on going to Womens world this year.

**smoothsake** · 08-01-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bloke

Why not drop ksan a PM and see if he can help?

Excellent idea! Osu!

joeurgod · 08-01-2008, 08:01 PM

a few of my senpais will be there. one of them is shodan shohei yamamoto from kyokushin los angeles.

**Deaken** · 09-09-2008, 08:50 PM

OSU,

Unfortunately my student fighting has injured his knee and will not be able to compete. We don't know how serious the injury is yet, he has an MRI scheduled which will give us a better idea shortly. As such, I won't be going to the tournament. It's an expensive trip and I have a lot of dojo related travelling this fall for tests, Banff camp etc, so where I can economise I must.

Enjoy everyone who will be there, I look forward to the reports, and best of luck to anyone who is fighting.

kakatootoshi · 09-09-2008, 09:58 PM

Dear Deaken,
I wish your student a speedy recovery and for sure he will come back stronger at future tournaments.

OSU!

Dent · 09-10-2008, 08:29 PM

Osu!

Very sorry to hear this news, Deaken. I was looking forward to meeting you at this event, as well as seeing your member participate.

I wish him a speedy recovery, and hope to meet you at an another event soon.

Osu!

vapor · 09-11-2008, 03:08 AM

Can we get a show of hands of who is going to be in attendance?

vapor

Dent · 09-11-2008, 08:10 PM

Osu!

Add yourselves in!

Dent

Osu!

Kansetsu · 09-11-2008, 08:26 PM

DANG! i wish i knew this before i planned my vacation...

I'll be coming back into town on the 20th...at night...

it would have been awesome!

(BTW: Mr. Wheel Chair Mod...i sent you an email...you NEEEEEVER responded...I feel soooooo sad...)

**Deaken** · 09-11-2008, 09:54 PM

My student had his ultrasound last Monday and nothing seems torn (great news) but he needs to recover slowly to prevent a more serious injury. I am taking him with me to the Banff camp to train with Shihan Isobe and Filho instead as consolation.

Look for him and the rest of our team at the North American Weight Category in Montreal in March 2009.

Thank you for the well wishes, I will pass them long, and to those of you attending NY, have a great time.

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