Koshinkai Qld Clinic June 2015

Today members from the Koshinkai Qld dojo held their mid year training clinic on Bribie Island. Students from Sensei Mark Slingo's dojo in Rockhampton, Sensei Leanne Sippel's from Murgon and Tasshi Tony Fletcher's from Sth Brisbane joined Kyoshi Jim Griffin's Bribie Island students for a day of training, grading and camaraderie.

Etiquette and Kihon waza were covered followed by in-depth sessions on kata focusing on the technical aspect as well as technique. Kata Demonstrations preceded further sessions on Naihanchin sho waza and Wankan waza.

Kyoshi Jim took the senior group for a lession on Ufuchiku no jo while others reviewed the mornings work as others prepared for their grading.

We congratulate Courtney Sippel on her successful promotion to 1st Kyu, Mickey Shi on his 6th Kyu and Ash AmirShahi on his 8th Kyu. 

Well done to you all.

2015 SHORINJIRYU KOSHINKAI NATIONAL TRAINING CAMP

Friday 17th, Sat 18th and Sund 19th April 2015, saw the members of Shornjiryu Koshinkai Karatedo gather on Bribie Island Queensland for the 2015 National Training Camp (Gasshuku 合宿)

This year saw attendance of members from Kennankai (Melbourne), Kensuukan (Coonabarabran), Kengokan (Sydney/Newcastle), Blue Mountains dojo, Shishikan (Sth Brisbane), Kazoku (Murgon), Kensuikan (Rockhampton) and Seiryukan (Bribie Island). Collectively, our members travelled 10,500km round trip to attend the camp, showing their true dedication and support of our Koshinkai School. A credit to them all and much appreciated not only by the seniors, but by us all. Thank you everyone, you make these camps worthwhile.

We officially welcomed our new members from the Blue Mountains in NSW to their first National Training Camp. The dojo Instructor Sensei Travis Foss along with Sensei Jaren Foss, travelled to Bribie Island with other members of their dojo. They were warmly welcomed and integrated well into the training and activities for the weekend. It was great to see them there.

We make special mention that Shihan Des Paroz our President and Instructor of the Kengokan Dojo, is currently serving in the Australian Naval Reserve. Lieutenant Paroz, RNR, is serving aboard HMAS Anzac and sailing to Anzac Cove for the commemoration of the Gallipoli landings 100 years ago. While Shihan Paroz is not physically with us this year, he has sent messages of recognition and support and as Kyoshi Jim stated, Shihan Paroz is here with us in spirit

Our camp kicked off on Friday with the senior members (Brown and Black belts) working through Buki-ho with Kyoshi Jim taking the class on sword training and performing Gokyoku no Ken. Shihan Max followed on with Nijushiho no Sai and sessions on Kudaka no Jo, Gorin no Bo and Shishiryu no Bo followed, rounding out the days weapons training. The afternoon finished off with the Koshinkai Fitness test undertaken by those Yudansha grading at this camp. Other members also joined in, completing either the 5km walk lead by Kyoshi Jim with Shihan Max overseeing those completing the beep test with everyone doing the required sit-ups and push ups

Early on the Friday evening, the Australian Shorinjiryu Karatedo Assoc (ASKA) Inc, held it's Annual General Meeting. Various topics were discussed including the tabling of the dojo reports from the respective instructors, plus the Presidents and Treasurers reports. The National Executive positions were declared vacant, nominations from the floor were called and new elections were conducted. The following were nominated and elected to the National Executive Committee for 2015/2016:

• President: Des Paroz
• Vice President: Tony Fletcher
• Treasurer: Jim Griffin
• Secretary: Lesley Griffin
• Councillor: Max Estens

The Vice President (in absence of the President) thanked the members for their continued support of the Executive. Following a good training schedule and the AGM, the day was capped off by an excellent meal at the local surf club establishment.

Saturday's start at 0615 had us doing Ten Chi Jin with Sensei Dean on the foreshore while the dolphins and dugongs swum in the water in front of us. After a hearty breakfast the formal camp started with the official welcomes and bow in by Kyoshi Jim Griffin and Shihan Max Estens. The mornings activities consisted of a revision program of our syllabus incorporating demos by everyone plus demonstrations by those Yudansha as they fulfilled their grading requirements throughout the day.

The afternoon training continued and then moved into the Yudansha grading and we are pleased to announce the following: 

• Dean McKernan promoted to Yondan, 4th Degree Black Belt and awarded the Title of "Tasshi"
• Anne Kratzmann promoted to Nidan, 2nd Degree Black Belt
• Dee Foster, promoted to Nidan, 2nd Degree Black Belt
• Olivia Grech, promoted to Shodan, 1st Degree Black Belt
• Deji Balogun, promoted to Shodan, 1st Degree Black Belt
• Leisa Dunmore, promoted to Probationary Black Belt (Shodan Ho)
• Eugenie Martin, promoted to Probationary Black Belt (Shodan Ho) 

Additionally, we also congratulate Sempai Terry Allen from the Shishikan Dojo as the 2015 recipient for the "Karateka of the Year award.

After a full day of training, grading, promotions, awards and presentations, the group settled into some fine cuisine of pizza and beer. It is always fantastic to be together as a group in a social setting as people share their stories, relate past events, be able to spend time with others from different dojo and develop stronger bonds of camaraderie and friendship. This is our Shorinjiryu family.

Sunday saw another early start before breakfast revisiting Sankakutobi Shodan Ichi on the foreshore. Back in the dojo, the continuation of our syllabus revision included kata Seisan an extended session of Sankakutobi kata and a spirited Randori Ni. At the end of our Sunday training session and lunch, it was time to sign off for another year and prepare for the journey back home.

It is the sign of enthusiastic training and the enjoyment of being with our fellow Koshinkai Karateka, when the end of the training camp looms upon us, people were not in a hurry to leave. Good byes are always sad but there were a lot of smiles and hugs as people bonded after a great training camp. We all look forward to the next one.

A special thanks to the instructors for their help, to those organisers who made the camp happen and of course to all the students for coming along and putting their best foot forward. Everyone take a bow and a big round of applause. See you all next camp.

Shorinjiryu Koshinkai Qld Training Clinic

Sunday 7th Dec 2014 - members from Kazoku Dojo in Murgon, Shishikan Dojo in Brisbane and from the local Seiryukan dojo on Bribie Island, attended the last Qld Shorinjiryu Koshinkai Karate training clinic for 2014.

The day started off with Tasshi Tony taking the group through kata Nijushiho, focusing on the individual movements and technical aspects of the kata. Everyone got the chance to demonstrate the kata, especially those grading. The lesson finished up with Sensei Leanne showing us her technical skill as she performed the kata for the cameras.

Kyoshi Jim and Tasshi Tony then took everyone through Gokyo no Kumite, concentrating on the Five (5) Te Waza's, Dai Ikkyo - Nikyo - Sankyo - Yonkyo and Gokyo. Again, individual movements and explanations were the main focus here including pressure points which Kyoshi “happily" demonstrated on Tasshi Tony.

Kyoshi Jim finished the days training leading the group through one of his favourite kata's, Sanchin. Time was spent understanding the moves, paying particular attention to Ashi Sabaki (footwork) of the kata. A very interesting lesson.

Throughout the day, students got the chance to "volunteer" and demonstrate what they learnt in the lessons in front of Kyoshi Jim, Shihan Lesley and Tasshi Tony.

The day finished off with a Mudansha grading with Teagan Divljak and Annabelle Dennien from the Kazoku Dojo being promoted to 1st Kyu and Naomi DeLacy from the Shishikan Dojo being promoted to 7th Kyu. Congratulations also goes to Mickey Shi from the Shishikan Dojo who had earlier been promoted to 8th Kyu.

A great days training enjoyed by all, finishing off a great year in our Shorinjiryu Koshinkai family.

We wish to thank all the students for their enthusiastic efforts during 2014. You make it all worth while. A thank you to the Instructors as well, for working tirelessly, keeping up with your learning, teaching your students and supporting the organisation.

The attached photo shows the Instructors with the students that graded

Back Row L-R    - Sensei Leanne, Naomi De Lacy, Sensei Glenn

Middle Row L-R - Shihan Lesley, Sensei Anne, Teagan Divljak, Annabelle Dennien

Front Row L-R   - Kyoshi Jim, Tasshi Tony

SHORINJIRYU KOSHINKAI BB TRAINING CAMP - QLD

Due to work related commitments, Koshinkai were unable to hold a National Black Belt (BB) training camp for 2014. So as to not miss out, Qld held it’s own BB camp with NSW/VIC holding theirs at a later date.

Black and Brown belt members from Seiryukan, Shishikan, Kensuikan and Kazoku dojos in Qld, converged on Bribie Island Saturday 13th Sept. Instruction over the weekend by Kyoshi Jim, Shihan Lesley and Tasshi Tony covered Kata, Yakusoku Kumite, Bukiho, Kansetsu waza and Shime waza.

Training commenced with Kyoshi Jim taking the group through Sanchin Waza assisted by Sensei Dee followed by Kyoshi working everyone through Sanchin kata.

Kyoshi Jim with Tasshi Tony then took everyone through the A-Z of Pain (Renzoku Kansetsu Waza) with roles reversed as Tasshi Tony then followed with a session on strangulation (Renzoku Shime waza)

Kyoshi Jim and Shihan Lesley continued instruction with Randori Ni and finishing the day, Kyoshi Jim and Tasshi Tony took the group through Sai Bo Randori.

A full day of training incorporating demonstrations on all lessons, saw the group head away tired but happy for a great meal at a local restaurant.

Sunday mornings training started on beautiful Banksia Beach with Tasshi Tony taking the group through Shishiryu no Bo. Kyoshi Jim then followed with a Kumite lesson on the Sankakutobi Sandan series.

Moving back to the training hall, the group moved into Sankakutobi kata lead by Shihan Lesley and the mornings training finishing with Kyoshi Jim taking everyone through Gokyo no Ken.

The day finished with a kyu grading that saw Leisa Dunmore from Seiryukan Dojo grading to 1st Kyu and Terry Allen from Shishikan Dojo grading to 2nd Kyu. Both students acquitted themselves extremely well deserving their promotions.

It was a great weekend of learning and re-learning. Everyone came to train hard and learn all was the enthusiasm and focus of the students on the day and that makes it all worthwhile.

Photos will follow so keep an eye out on this page

SHORINJIRYU QLD TRAINING CLINIC

Members from Seiryukan, Shishikan and Kazoku dojos attended the Qld training clinic on Bribie Island today. Unfortunately Sensei Mark from Kensuikan dojo in Rockhampton was unable to attend due to a back injury.

The days training was kicked off with Shihan Lesley taking the group through Naihanchin no waza with “volunteers” demonstrating what they had reviewed at the end of the lesson.

Tasshi Tony with Sempai Shane as his uke, then took the class through Tanbo Goshinjutsu, the self defence group linked to Nijushiho kata. During this session, Sensei Leanne demonstrated the relevant section from Nijushiho kata correlating to the tanbo self defence moves.

Sensei Leanne then took the whole class through all aspects of Nijushiho kata for the next training period.

Kyoshi Jim and Tasshi Tony then took everyone through Sanchin waza step by step. The group relished learning something different and took great delight in watching Tasshi Tony being subjected to some rather intense attention to his radial nerve as Kyoshi Jim demonstrated how this worked, over and over and…… well you get the point, Tasshi Tony certainly did.

The day finished with a kyu grading that saw:

Mikayla Macey from Seiryukan Dojo promoted to 2^nd Kyu

Teagan Divljak from Kazoku Dojo promoted to 2^nd Kyu

Bethany Jones from Seiryukan promoted to 8^th Kyu

It was a great training day learning something new or revising something current but best of all was the enthusiasm and focus of the students on the day and that makes it all worthwhile.

Domo arigato