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Congrats very well earned

[Dobbersky]

Originally Posted by Dent

Osu!

Congratulations, Dobbersky!

Is this in Ashihara or Wado Ryu?

Osu!

Thanks Guys

All your kind words mean a lot to me!!!

Its Nidan in Ashihara Karate, (I'm now ready to bring in my syllabus and kata)

[Dent]

Osu!

Originally Posted by Dobbersky

Its Nidan in Ashihara Karate, (I'm now ready to bring in my syllabus and kata)

I am very interested in seeing how you'll combine/ modify these two syllabi into a cohesive program.

Osu!

[Dobbersky]

I thought the same before I did it, but since I did it I am actually glad I have. I not saying that I'm anyway on the same level as Sosai but some people would say how do you combine Goju Ryu Karate with Shotokan Karate they are two different styles with 2 different ethoses.

The style is predominately Ashihara Karate with Grapling kata added like Naihanchi (tekki Shodan) and Shichi Hoshi Kata (from Tang Soo Do - Korean style). I've added Bassai Dai (this has 14 neck breaks with its core) and Niseishi (includes "Mawashi uke" in its core) as they are both Senior yudansha kata.

Osu!!!!

[ronin]

osu... Bassai dai with 14 neck breaks??? 14 NECK BREAKS??? damn... where can i see its video... gotta learn it... naihanchi??? grappling kata??? i have learned naihanchi.. but no grappling in it... may be i have not learned it that deeply... hehehe....
please.. dobbersky san.. please tell me where can i see these katas in action (videos that is).. it would be awesome if it had bunkai in it... rgdz... congrtz for your achievement... osu...

[Mas]

CONGRATS!
It is a great feeling to finally obtain it. Hope you well!!!

[Dobbersky]

Originally Posted by ronin

osu... Bassai dai with 14 neck breaks??? 14 NECK BREAKS??? damn... where can i see its video... gotta learn it... naihanchi??? grappling kata??? i have learned naihanchi.. but no grappling in it... may be i have not learned it that deeply... hehehe....
please.. dobbersky san.. please tell me where can i see these katas in action (videos that is).. it would be awesome if it had bunkai in it... rgdz... congrtz for your achievement... osu...

OSU Ronin-san

Yes 14 neck breaks are involved in the kata if you know where to look.

Here's the link to Abernethy Sensei website, Iain takes Bunkai to the next level.

http://iainabernethy.com/videos/videos_home.asp


as you can see, there is application/bunkai for quite a lot of kata there.

Hope it helps

OSU!!!!

[GSeven]

First of all congratulations, Dobbersky!

Although my knowledge of Ashihara Karate is very small, I am very curious how you can add kata to your syllabus. Is it that these kata are tested at your grading or do you involve them into your teaching curriculum at everyday training? Or is it that you can train these kata if you want, but that would be strange imho, because nobody could deny you learning a kata?

Osu!

[Dobbersky]

Thanks GSeven-san and Welcome to the Forum

I have trained in various arts and as I am getting old training in 2 arts that I like can become too much as my club expands. When I formulated the style I discussed with my Wado Sensei, which Kata encompass Wado hence why I have them included in my system. For further information about the kata etc please look at the thread in knockdown karate where the title is Koku Tora Ryu - A New beginning and we can discuss it at further length there

Thanks again

[Dobbersky]

It's strange looking at old posts, I was and still. So proud of this achievement, now that I have Graded for Sandan I feel like I can finally begin to learn my Karate, I don't have to worry about my own personal gradings (Yondan and above are Time served), just work on my Karate, OSU

[tmd]

Originally Posted by Dobbersky

It's strange looking at old posts, I was and still. So proud of this achievement, now that I have Graded for Sandan I feel like I can finally begin to learn my Karate, I don't have to worry about my own personal gradings (Yondan and above are Time served), just work on my Karate, OSU

OSU! Understand Dobbersky, I'm not there yet... still looking to compete for another year before knuckling down to do my Sandan, but I know that my Sensei felt that same sense of freedom once all the personal gradings were behind him...... I look forward to that day

[ashiharakaicho]

Originally Posted by Dobbersky

It's strange looking at old posts, I was and still. So proud of this achievement, now that I have Graded for Sandan I feel like I can finally begin to learn my Karate, I don't have to worry about my own personal gradings (Yondan and above are Time served), just work on my Karate, OSU

Congratulations on achieving your Sandan - were you tested on your Koku Tora syllabus?

[Dobbersky]

Originally Posted by ashiharakaicho

Congratulations on achieving your Sandan - were you tested on your Koku Tora syllabus?

OSU, Kaicho-sama, thank you for your kind words. Yes I was graded on my Syllabus. A good friend of mine who I've known for years graded me, he himself a Muay Thai teacher of 30+ years with many years experience of Shoto-Kai Karate, he's trained with me many times so understands the ethos of my Karate.

What's also strange is I still feel I have loads to learn, like I haven't yet scratched the surface, is that normal, LOL.

I also feel I got so much to give, OSU.

[ashiharakaicho]

Originally Posted by Dobbersky

OSU, Kaicho-sama, thank you for your kind words. Yes I was graded on my Syllabus. A good friend of mine who I've known for years graded me, he himself a Muay Thai teacher of 30+ years with many years experience of Shoto-Kai Karate, he's trained with me many times so understands the ethos of my Karate.

You welcome. You are fortunate to have such a friend. Not many people will issue or award promotions outside their style or organisation. Shotokai - that is a really demanding version of karate based on what I've seen.

What's also strange is I still feel I have loads to learn, like I haven't yet scratched the surface, is that normal, LOL.

Yep, we are but advanced beginners so still lots to learn and the more we interact with others, the more we learn.

I also feel I got so much to give, OSU.

That's a good attitude. When people want to join our organisation, I normally ask them what they can give instead of what they want from us. The more we give, the more we gain ...

[Khaosan]

Must be nice looking back on such an old post of your own and accomplishment. Belated congrats my friend! I also PM'd you Dobber

[FredInChina]

Kongratz on your Sandan Dobbersky


Osu!

[Mas]

Osu,

Congrats on the achievement Dobbersky.
I'll be following suit soon (couple of months ) and what you've said about "starting to learn my karate", that is my feel as well.
there's much to learn and more to know.
Stripes ain't nothing but a colour.

Osu

[Dobbersky]

Originally Posted by Mas

Osu,

Congrats on the achievement Dobbersky.
I'll be following suit soon (couple of months ) and what you've said about "starting to learn my karate", that is my feel as well.
there's much to learn and more to know.
Stripes ain't nothing but a colour.

Osu

OSU, MAS, Good Luck my friend on that.

Thank you all for your kind words

OSU!!

[Mas]

Originally Posted by Dobbersky

OSU, MAS, Good Luck my friend on that.

Thank you all for your kind words

OSU!!

You are more than welcomed.

[ashiharakaicho]

Originally Posted by Mas

I'll be following suit soon (couple of months ) and what you've said about "starting to learn my karate", that is my feel as well.
there's much to learn and more to know.

Hey, good to hear that! Date set yet? Planning on working on any special preparations?