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July 2005
Newsletter
SATURDAY, JULY 9th - - KARATE DAY TRAINING
Adults - Arrive 9 A.M. - - Children - Arrive 11:30 A.M.
STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND FOR NUMEROUS REASONS . . .
Melissa Moore, Keith O’Hara, Frank Henderson and Roberto Reyes will be
finalizing their black belt testing that day.
A great deal of training and fun is had by all. Meet
students and instructors from other dojo.
A demonstration of karate proficiency will be conducted by
the students and black belts.
Follow Route 46 west out of Hackettstown, through Great
Meadows . . . Pass Herby's Ice Cream Stand on right , then St. Peter & Paul
Church on right at the corner of HOPE ROAD, continuing on Route 46. One &
1/4 mile from the Church look for a left-hand turn off Route 46 . . . onto
PEQUEST ROAD. There is a small sign for Warren Acres and Warren Haven on the
left) & the ROXBURY RADIATOR SHOP ON RIGHT. As you bear left onto PEQUEST
ROAD - Pass the trucking company - Cross the bridge - Bear right at the
crest of the hill --- staying on PEQUEST Rd. - Less than 100 yards turn left
onto DEERFIELD ROAD . . . follow to the end and take the gravel driveway up
the hill to our house.
If you pass the Liberty Liquor Store on the Right YOU HAVE
GONE TOO FAR - - -
BRING: All equipment needed to participate in the activities
- gi, spare socks, OLD sneakers as we GO into the river, through the woods
and who knows where else; sparring equipment - - - NO SOCKS & SNEAKERS, YOU
WILL BE WATCHING INSTEAD OF PARTICIPATING. Clean dry clothes for those
participating in the dojo activity to change into after the demonstration.
Chairs for the demonstration & cover dish dinner after the camp or activity.
A cover dish item or something to be used for the dinner
after the activity --- see Mrs. Hughes to sign up so we do not have too many
similar dishes
WE WILL PROVIDE - - - LUNCH, SNACKS AND DRINKS DURING THE
KARATE CAMP, PLATES, NAPKINS, DRINKS AND HOT DOGS AND HAMBURGERS FOR THE
COVER DISH AFTER THE SESSIONS. If you want other types of meats --- steak,
chicken (etc.) bring it and I'll cook it on the grill.
THE DEMONSTRATION, FOLLOWED BY THE COVER DISH MEAL, WILL
BEGIN AT 3:30 P.M.
THE COST WILL BE $15.00 PER STUDENT. CALL 637-6304 - IF THE
WEATHER IS BAD.
No event is mandatory . . . but something can be learned at
each event you or your child may even have fun
** * Preregister TO ATTEND BY Thursday, JULY 7th * * *
IWKA Results
The Isshin-ryu World Karate Championships were held
in Akron, Ohio, June 24th and 25th. It was good seeing old friends and
making new ones. Award winners were: Suzanne Wyss - 1st Place 3rd -
5th Dan Sparring & 3rd Place Kata, Scott Miller - 3rd Place 3rd to
5th Dan Kata , Cassandra Brown 2nd Place Sparring 3rd to 5th Dan &
3rd Place Weapons, Lori Healy - 2nd Place 1st & 2nd Dan Kata ,
Michael Wack - 3rd Kata, Thomas Healy - 1st Place Kata & 2nd
Sparring Ages 11 & 12 Advanced & Grand Champion 12 & Under, Melissa Moore
- 2nd Place Sparring Adult Advanced, Brandon Folkes - 1st Place Kata
& 1st Place Sparring Ages 13 & 14 Advanced, Ashley Hunt - 1st Place
Kata Ages 11 & 12 Intermediate, Olivia Lewin 2nd Place Kata Ages 11 &
12 Intermediate, Klara Lewin - 1st Place Kata Ages 7 & 8 Novice.
Congratulations to:
In the martial arts, we often think of
the beginner's mind. As we are performing drills, kata, sparring techniques
and repetitive exercises, we try to approach them as though it is the first
time we have encountered them, keeping the training fresh. We try not to
just do forms from memory but to make each exercise and kata as though we
are actually seeing and reacting to a real attacker. In kata we try to make
each series of moves flow together. We look before turning because one must
see what is happening before reacting to the encounter. Success and progress
are most often made in small increments. At times students become
discouraged because often progress does not come quickly, nor do promotions
which must be earned.
Training in any disciplined
martial art is a challenging endeavor and something not to be taken lightly.
Each student has the responsibility to try daily to improve his or her
skills. The challenges range from: making a proper fist, having the
correct foot and leg positions, working to develop good posture, developing
power and speed in each and every technique, and developing the proper frame
of mind. If each student follows these guidelines, fulfilling the challenges
of karate he or she will develop into more than just an outstanding
martial artist.
As we train in karate, we study Basics,
Kata, Self Defense, Meditation, Japanese Terminology and Sparring Drills. Of
these general areas the least important is sparring, but all are necessary.
When confronted by a situation that may require the use of force, our intent
should be to protect ourselves and subdue an opponent.
We train to use the force necessary
to restrain an opponent. We do not train to fight when force is not
necessary. The fight can be done as much with the mind as with the body. We
can fight within ourselves to overcome the desire to strike someone who is
challenging us. The highest skill is not to fight but use our
abilities and intelligence to work through the situation and not
have to fight.
To state the issue clearly, the order of
importance in a traditional dojo rates Basics as the most important element
to study and work to perfect. This is because every other skill comes from
the proper technique used as one does his or her basics. Kata, Self Defense
and Sparring all come from our basic skills. Each student must develop every
area of the art including Sparring to the utmost.
If you follow our roots back you'll find
traces of Isshin-Ryu that extend back into the 1700's. Just for example one
of the Chinese styles that influences Isshin-Ryu is the art of Ch'uan fa,
translated "Fist Way". This art was taught by the monks of the Shaolin
Temples in the Hunan Province of China and is based on street fighting
self-defense techniques. By the Twentieth Century, Okinawan Karate consisted
of primarily two major styles, Shuri-te and Naha-te. The techniques in both
styles evolved from the original Okinawan martial art of "Te" (meaning hand)
and from the Chinese Martial Arts which had been introduced to the Okinawans.
The styles of Shuri-Te and Naha-Te were eventually renamed to Shorin-Ryu and
Goju-Ryu. Master Tatsuo Shimabuku was the first man to master both of these
styles. First he called his art "Chan Migwha-Te", which he named in honor of
one of his three main instructors, Chotoku Kyan. Kyan was nicknamed "Migwha",
small eyed chan. However, after many years of refinement and study, on
January 15, 1954 Shimabuku created Isshin-Do, which combined the best
aspects of each style. In 1956, at the suggestion of Tatsuo's senior
student, Eiko Kaneshi, Isshin-Do was renamed to Isshin-Ryu. Other masters
that Shimabuku trained under included; Choki Motobu, Urshu Matumaura, Gajoko
Chioyu, and Tirara Shinken.
After the occupation of the United States
forces in Okinawan, the military sought out Master Shimabuku and employed
him to train the service men stationed on the Island. As a result, many of
these soldiers brought the style back and helped spread Isshin-Ryu
throughout the U.S.
Isshin-Ryu is based on natural
biomechanics. Its punches and kicks are thrown from natural stances, which
is why it's been found to be one of the most effective forms of martial
arts. In studying Isshin-Ryu you'll learn your size and strength are not as
important as your technique and dedication.
One of our children has been afflicted
with a rare kidney disease called MPGN 2. MPGN stands for
membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. This rare disease strikes one in
every 500,000 children. In MPGN, progressive and relentless scarring of the
kidneys ultimately leads to kidney failure. When this occurs, dialysis or a
kidney transplant is necessary in order to live. When a child with MPGN 2
receives a transplant, the disease regularly recurs in the transplanted
kidney or the transplanted kidney is often rejected. Little is known about
this disease. There is no known cause. There is no cure, but with your help
there is hope. The week of July 25 to 30, 2005 the Isshin-ryu School of
Karate and the Hackettstown Police Department will be sponsoring a
Kick-A-Thon for the KIDNEEDS FOUNDATION.
ADULT STUDENTS AND PARENTS - - PLEASE
HELP WITH THIS CAUSE! PLEASE TAKE A FORM TO WORK TO HELP RAISE FUNDS. ALSO,
IF YOUR COMPANY HAS MATCHING GRANT FUNDS . . . HELP US. OUR COMBINED GOAL IS
AT LEAST $10,000.00. |
