[Others] Karatedo Shurenkan Seminar Date Has Been Set!

shurenkan · 07-02-2008, 09:44 PM

As many of you are aware, those of us in the NY/NJ area having been working diligently to create a community of budo karate-ka, united by our love of karate. To that end, we have been working together to create opportunities where members of the various dojo and groups can come together and train. Our goals are simple: to do away with the political lines that so often divide us, to learn from one another, and to create new and lasting friendships. We have had a few sessions so far and I am happy to report that we see more and more new faces with each successive event.

The last event hosted by Sensei Tetsuya Sato of Shinkyokushin NY was very successful. Judging by the response, everyone had a great time. It is now time to build upon that momentum.

On Saturday, August 9th, Karatedo Shurenkan will conduct a Jissen Karate Workshop at its dojo in Bayonne, New Jersey.

The workshop will emphasize basic ashi no sabaki (footwork and movement) drills with an emphasis on kuzushi (disrupting the balance) and kawashi (dodging attacks).

The seminar is open to all Karate Dojo and karate-ka and will be run in a way that everyone will benefit—from the newest beginner to the most advanced.

Afterward we will celebrate with food and drink (aka beer!!!). Since many people will already be traveling to New Jersey, I thought it best to have the after party catered at the dojo instead of going to a restaurant. Don't worry, the dojo is air conditioned! The food will be provided by a superb Brazilian BBQ restaurant. And did I mention there will be ample BEER!!!!!! (Of course there will also be soft drinks for any underaged participants.)

Please mark your calendar for this event! I really hope we have a good turnout.

Directions to the dojo and applications will be made available shortly at the Karatedo Shurenkan website. Feel free to email me at info@bayonnekarate.com with any questions you may have.

Jissen Karatedo Shurenkan Workshop

Date& Time:
Saturday, August 9, 2008 1:00PM

Place:
Karatedo Shurenkan
822 Broadway (@corner 38th St.) 2nd Floor,
Bayonne, NJ 07002

Fee : *
if application is received before Friday Aug 1st: $50/person ($35 for those 18 years or younger)
if application is received after Friday Aug 1st: $55/person ($40 for those 18 years or younger)

*Note: To avoid any confusion, please note that when you register for the workshop, you are registering for the after party as well. There is one price for both events and I strongly urge everyone to stay for the food and drink as well.

• Students under 18 years old need to have permission from their instructor & guardian
• Fee is non-refundable for any reason

What to bring:
Karate-Gi, Knuckle guards/Gloves, Shin/Instep pads, water, Mouthpiece (recommended), Groin cup (recommended)

Itinerary
1:00 Greet in and opening remarks
1:05 Warm up
1:15 Kihon
1:40 Renzoku (basic combinations from fighting stance)
1:55 Water break

2:00 Movement and positioning (getting into an advantageous position)
Judging Maai (distance)
Blocking and countering against strikes
Blocking and countering against kicks

3:00 10 minute break

3:10 Initiating a strong attack
Practicing reaction drills
“Sparring”
Miscellaneous

4:00 Closing remarks and greet out.

4:15 - ???? Celebration (Food and Drink)

Miguel Rios
Karatedo Shurenkan

Dent · 07-02-2008, 09:52 PM

Osu!

I'd like to be the first K4L member to say I'll be there! Please let us know when the applications are online, so we can get them to you ASAP!

Thanks for taking the time and effort to organize this!

Osu!

**satodojo** · 07-03-2008, 04:10 AM

I knew no-one could beat you Dent san to be the first one. But I am glad to be the second! I expected Vapor san would be second

Anyways, I WILL BE THERE!!! with my students to see you guys!

Of cause, I will bring my K4L Tee

**satodojo** · 07-03-2008, 04:15 AM

Oh, I forgot to say that I am very pleased to see your post Shurenkan san!

Thank you very much for your decision. Please feel free to ask me anything to make this event to be successful.
I am willing to give you the feedback from previous event so that we can make this gathering to grow

Bloke · 07-03-2008, 10:56 AM

Great Stuff guys - you are putting us Europeans (can I say that after we voted No on the Lisbon treaty?) to shame.

Hope it goes well for you and lets have lots of pics - maybe we should have a gallery section for these?

shurenkan · 07-03-2008, 11:34 AM

With any luck I should have a pdf version of the application available online by tomorrow or Saturday (July 4th and 5th). I will download directions to the dojo via car and train.

I am very excited about this and hope to see many of you there.

Osu,
Miguel Rios

vapor · 07-03-2008, 04:30 PM

SatoDojo...I couldn't take away the pleasure of having you post before me!!

This should be a great get-together!

vapor

**satodojo** · 07-03-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vapor

SatoDojo...I couldn't take away the pleasure of having you post before me!!
This should be a great get-together!
vapor

I like your thoughtfulness.

Vapor san, your attendance and support is totally essential to make this event successful!

Dent · 07-03-2008, 04:55 PM

Osu!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bloke

Great Stuff guys - you are putting us Europeans (can I say that after we voted No on the Lisbon treaty?) to shame.

Hope it goes well for you and lets have lots of pics - maybe we should have a gallery section for these?

(Bad John Cleese accent) No, you can't. What? Voting? For self determination? Sounds like some sort of Communist plot to me...

That gallery idea has merit. Each event with X number of pics? Good resource, particularly as we age.

Osu!

powerof0ne · 07-03-2008, 05:11 PM

It's a great price and sounds like a lot of fun. I may try to make this since I haven't done anything close to knockdown kumite for about 2 years(everything here is TKD, MMA/BJJ so I've been doing mma/bjj). About an 8 hour drive for me and the only problem is I'm getting back from leave on the 5th(going to Vegas

). $50 for an awesome day of training and partying afterwards with ample beer and food is a very good deal.

shurenkan · 07-04-2008, 02:56 PM

PowerofOne,

If you could make it, that would be great. I'm flattered that you are even considering taking an 8 hour drive to attend.

Osu,
Miguel Rios

Dent · 07-05-2008, 12:55 PM

Osu!

I'm spreading the word to a few others as well. Who knows how many will come, but I have to ask: Do we have a number cap?

Osu!

shurenkan · 07-05-2008, 01:03 PM

Dent,

I have been seriously debating capping it off at 50 so that training will be comfortable. Let me give it a bit more thought and really examine the size of the dojo, and I will let you know definitively in a few days.

Osu,
Miguel Rios

Dent · 07-05-2008, 01:23 PM

Osu!

Quote:

Originally Posted by shurenkan

Dent,

I have been seriously debating capping it off at 50 so that training will be comfortable. Let me give it a bit more thought and really examine the size of the dojo, and I will let you know definitively in a few days.

Osu,
Miguel Rios

Thank you. I think that between the various Dojo and the individual members, we can certainly get 50 to attend. The proof will be in the application returns though. A definitive number would be good though, and maybe a countdown as the numbers come in, so that people know that space is becoming limited.

Osu!

seienchin · 07-05-2008, 01:32 PM

What a shame we can't videoconference in. But maybe that is an option to try for the future. We could skype connect seminars around the globe, and see how many people we get all training at once!!!!!

Dent · 07-05-2008, 01:49 PM

Osu!

Quote:

Originally Posted by seienchin

What a shame we can't videoconference in. But maybe that is an option to try for the future. We could skype connect seminars around the globe, and see how many people we get all training at once!!!!!

Maybe a World Record attempt at number of Karateka training together in there too? Would be great publicity for us.

This idea has real potential, Seienchin. Well thought!

Osu!

shurenkan · 07-05-2008, 04:43 PM

Dent,

Thank you so much for your suggestion. I think that I will definitely do a "seats available" update.

On a different note, after speaking with a few of the instructors yesterday, it was determined that it would be best if the event began at 1:00p.m instead of 11:00 am. Hopefully that will not deter anyone from coming.

Osu,
Miguel Rios

Dent · 07-05-2008, 05:17 PM

Osu!

Quote:

Originally Posted by shurenkan

Dent,

Thank you so much for your suggestion. I think that I will definitely do a "seats available" update.

On a different note, after speaking with a few of the instructors yesterday, it was determined that it would be best if the event began at 1:00p.m instead of 11:00 am. Hopefully that will not deter anyone from coming.

Osu,
Miguel Rios

Not at all! I'm committed to attending!

Osu!

shurenkan · 07-05-2008, 07:17 PM

UPDATE!!!

SEMINAR START TIME HAS BEEN CHANGED

Hello Everyone,

It has come to my attention that some instructors run morning classes at their dojo on Saturdays. It would be unfair to ask these instructors to cancel their classes to support this event. It would be especially unfair to those students, who pay to attend their dojo, to have a class cancelled. Our goal is to have people train more, not less. Therefore, I have decided to change the time to 1:00 p.m. I hope this will not deter anyone from participating in this event.

I have edited the original post, to reflect the time change.

I sincerely apologize for the change. I only wish to be fair. Hopefully the change has been made early enough, so that it will not really affect those who intended to participate.

Osu,
Miguel Rios
Karatedo Shurenkan

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