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Masters Mag

Paul — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:21:28 GMT

Anyone check out the issue with Okazaki sensei? Thoughts? I think the magazine is a good value since it comes with a DVD.

Paul

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Summer camp

Karen — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:26:54 GMT

Hey.. with all this talk about Master Camp and Fall Camp..

I have to tell you how AMAZING the SKI-D summer camp was! It was one of the best camps I had been to in a long time!

Sensei Yano and Sensei Izumiya taught.. And it was extremely enlightening..

It was like all this stuff they had been telling me for years.. and years.. and years.. and ok.. years.. finally sunk in..

At least into my brain..

I guess my body has to get it now..

But.. thus the process..

And to get the extra motivation! I know we have posted about that before.. how to stay motivated.. and such..

Anyway.. that's all for now.

Karen

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Fall Camp

Paul — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:56:00 GMT

Anyone going to Fall Camp at Green Lane?

Paul

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Brekaing up is hard to do...

Karen — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:44:55 GMT

Ok.. we have been pretty quite lately..

and how can we be a JKA tribe.. without talking about the JKA/iSKF split..right?

(oh.. no.. !! what will this mean for the only two regular posters.. who are ISKF members! Well.. all karate-ka will always be welcome here.. !!)

Anyway.. I will only say this.. I'm sure this was not an easy decision..

I only hope.. as karate students.. it will not effect our ability to learn from all the great instructors out there.. whether they are JKA/ISKF/SKI-D/WKF/SKA/ or whatever letters they happen to be teaching under.

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Oh yeah..

Karen — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:46:32 GMT

Anyone go to Master Camp this year?

How was Kanazawa? How jealous am I?

Feel free to answer all these questions and more!!

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Have gi.. will travel

Karen — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:06:45 GMT

So.. I have been a pretty bad moderator..sorry..
And our group has been pretty quite as of late.

But.. here is something I have been thinking about.. and I throw this out for you to chime in with your experiences.

I have been making trips to Colombia lately.. and I look forward to training there the next time I go.. (Altitude and all.. )

I tend not to train when I travel.. but I know people who have great stories about visiting dojos in other countries..

Let's just say.. our fellow karate-ka are usually quite the hosts.. (unless they are breaking your hand... of course.. but that is another story.. and not mine to tell.. )

So where is the most exotic place you trained.. and what was your experience there?

And feel free to post with any of your own topics..

It's almost spring.. that usually means good things for me when it comes to training.. like it's reborn with the good weather..

Look forward to reading your posts.

Karen

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nor-cal shotokan

Thomas — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 03:17:33 GMT

Hello, I am new to this tribe. First I would like to thank you for accepting me. I've been training in Redding California for the past 9 months. I feel that I am starting to get a grasp of what shotokan is coming from shou shu kung fu style.I have recently been shown Bassai-dai I really like the swift changes from block to block . I am looking forward to learning tekki because I am rather comfortable in horse stance. I am looking forward to learning not just from my sensei but from anyone who may have tips for me...

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So how's training going...

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:50:05 GMT

I have been out for a while (one month - torn calf thing), but I finally got back to it this week. You know I realized that training, karate is really a part of my soul at this point, it just is me. I walked in and just pick up and went with the class. This morning we did some fun drills. Starting with left leg forward free kami, The attacking side attacked with shifting in kizame jodan, while the the defending side shifted right perpendicular to the attack, blocking jodan harai-uke and countering with front leg mawashi-geri chudan then back leg ashi-barai to the attacking sides front leg. It was fun....

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Hey

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 23:44:58 GMT

So what is everyone up to these days....

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Shotocup results

Karen — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:10:16 GMT

Want to know what happened in Australia.
Follow the link..

http://www.jkaa.com.au/action-main-main-71-FUNAKOSHI-WORLD-CUP-A-GREAT-SUCCESS!

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Shotocup

Karen — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:36:36 GMT

So.. the Shotocup competitors are packing up their gis and getting ready to head to Australia!

How exciting.

I wish everyone lots of luck.. and a safe trip.

I know there is one member of our tribe who is part of the USA women's kata team..

Hopefully when she returns she will share her experiences with us.. and maybe a few pictures.

But until then..

USA team rocks! :O)

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ruling by intimidation

Karen — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 05:28:22 GMT

I want to open a discussion about discipline.

Where and when does abusive language..and physical abuse fit into to karate traiing.

Or does it at all..

In my opinion.. most messages can be translated without such action... And such action.. does not create loyal students..

Is it better to weed out students by using such exteme measures.. Or do you also risk weeding out some of the most loyal?

I am curious to hear what people have to say on the subject.

but I am most curious to know what Gichin Funikoshi would have said.

What are some of the most extreme discipline measures you have seen.. and how did they make you feel about your karate training. How have you justified them.

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Master Camp High

Karen — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:42:54 GMT

Well.. I've been home from Master Camp for a week.. and am still riding the Master Camp high.. (even though Marc.. your absence was definitely felt :O( )

So.. I figured it would be cool to share some of those little moments from either Master Camp 2006.. or any camp in your past.. that have really stuck with you..

Whether it's just something you needed to hear at the moment.. like Sensei Koyama's lecture on why it's important to relax.. and have fun in karate..

Or practical.. Like Sensie Okazaki telling you "to just keep training!"

Or something you just continue to think about for what ever reason.. Like Mikami Sensei teaching us to twist our hips with our knife hand blocks.. instead of moving your hips back.

Or doing some complicated drill with Sensei Ochi.. that makes you feel like you've never moved so fast in your life..

Or even moments with your fellow karate-ka.. where you figure out some really cool bunkai to Hangetsu..

I'm also looking forward to the SKD-I summer camp just a few weeks away.. and more inspiring moments to come..

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Spring Training in Southwest

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 05:32:40 GMT

Spring training in Southwest is over - 48 hours of non stop 2 hours on 4 hours off training starting 6pm Friday evening and ending 2pm Sunday. So what kind of crazy training things does your dojo do?

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Ways to keep sane while not training

Karen — Wed, 17 May 2006 22:30:57 GMT

Ok.. for those who know me.. you know I like to train.. a lot..

Well.. My back has been all messed up.. and between that.. and life.. I have been out of training for the last two weeks.. And right now.. i don't see myself getting back to class until at Friday.. at the very earliest..

So.. I was looking for ways you keep sane.. when you can't train.

I used to try to go watch classes in Philly.. but it would bum me out.. way too much.
So that is out.

This time.. I am reading more philosophical type books.. rather then instructional ones.. Things that exercise my mind a bit..

But it's still no substitution.

Marc.. I know you have been injured in the past.. any good ideas?

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Dojo Etiquette

Tue, 16 May 2006 04:35:58 GMT

For godsakes never foget dojo etiquette even if there are only two people in class. I was one of two, the other of which let etiquette laps. Both of us were punished equally, probably as I was senpai, barely, and did not stop things - my stomach muscles may never recover.

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Getting that gi clean

Karen — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 19:02:53 GMT

Hey.. this is kind of gross.. but seriously..

I started this topic on another site.. and someone had an interesting recommendation.

What do you do to get the yellow out of your gi?

Someone suggested Tilex!

I need to try that.

Any suggestions?

And hey.. if your gi isn't yellow.. you just aren't training hard enough!

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More on this just in

Karen — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:22:29 GMT

Actually.. the Shotocup selection camp.. is now open to all belts.. So everyone can participate. It looks like white and green belts get to take part at a reduced price of 50 dollars for the weekend.

For more info check out the New York webiste. jkany.org.

See you there.

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This just in..

Karen — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 02:16:51 GMT

Nicole.. and any other brown belts.. who may be interested in attending the shotocup team selection camp in Boston.

Brown belts are welcome to take all training class during the weekend.

Classes will be taught by Sensei Mori.. Takashina.. And Koyama.. Just to name a few.

See you there!

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24 Fighting Chickens

Karen — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:51:59 GMT

http://24fightingchickens.com/

I don't know if any of you remember this site.. but its back.. and if you don't know about it.. you may find it interesting reading.

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US team Selection Camp

Karen — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:31:35 GMT

Per request.. here is the link for the US Team Selection camp.

Black belts can participate in training sessions.

http://www.jkany.org/shoto06.pdf

And it's in Boston.. ! I see a night at a the B Side Lounge!

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Muscle Soreness...

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:48:15 GMT

http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_question.cfm?articleID=000E100E-25C3-13D1-A5C383414B7F0000&catID=3&chanID=sa005

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Senpai Stories

merryheart — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 05:38:01 GMT

I've reflected lately on how wonderful it is to have good Senpai. It is impossible for me to separate my experience in karate thus far from the influence of those who have helped me along the way with their kindness and expertise. I'm hoping we can share stories here, even though I know the thread couldn't possibly hold them all.

At a recent event, someone was kind enough to accept my request for her assistance in diagnosing what was wrong with my roundhouse kick. This had been plaguing me for quite some time, yet in seconds she recognized - AND was able to clearly articulate to me - what the problem was, and took the time to help me to fix it right there. As if that weren't enough, she then began to offer me some really helpful insights into sparring, as I am about to cross the threshold into semi-free/free. She even included some demonstration to help me understand what she meant. An image comes to mind - it's like she was filled with buried treasure, and all I had to do was ask before she'd start spitting priceless jewels at me faster than I could catch them.

Just tonight I was practicing after my class and before the next. One guy was warming up across the room, but I noticed that he was watching me run through my kata out of the corner of his eye. Sure enough, before I rose from my bow at the end he was there, offering help with some of my techniques. He stopped his own warmup for this. The thing is, he has done this before. It's like having my big brother around taking an interest in my progress and looking out for me.

Both of these individuals are very skilled and well-respected in the dojo, and incidentally, fourth dan. It is beyond wonderful to see and know how genuine is their desire to help those coming up behind them; I truly believe that they see others' progress as their own. We are a family. With their example, they are shaping the Senpai I hope to one day become.

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2. Don't forget that Karate begins with a bow and ends with a bow

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:11:55 GMT

Opinions anyone?

This of course is an easy one in so much as respect is the cornerstone of everything. But it is never more so important in the dojo where we are constantly punching and kicking one another which results inevitably in the occasional clash and injury (see number 8). Without respect and friendship injuries tend to cause blood pressures to rise which is not a good thing inside a dojo. Remember we are all friends even when they give you a black eye or in my case a minor concussion from a roundhouse kick to the head that just happened to hit the magic spot.

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Injuries

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:43:49 GMT

The more I work out in karate learning to be the “invincible” expert the more I damage vital body parts. (If the time ever comes where I need to defend myself I swear the fight will end not because of me but because they took pity on a partial cripple.) Last year alone, besides the litany of minor issues such as the wear and eventual tear of the soles of my feet, I ended up partially destroying both shoulders, mangled two and half vital finger joints, from those always pleasant hand clashes, received a split lip and bruised ribs. So what were your top injuries last year and do tell the story if you are so inclined…

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1. Karate is not only dojo training.

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 01:57:05 GMT

Since this is a forum to discuss JKA Karate, even if it has a minimal membership so far, perhaps we could discuss each week the principals of the NIJU Kun in order. So starting with number one, what are your thoughts on the matter.

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Shotokan Kata Clips Online

merryheart — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 22:40:59 GMT

http://www.karate-shotokan-kata.com/old-karate-video-clips.html

You can click directly on a link to watch a kata video (the page says to "right click" and choose "save as" to download, but you don't have to).

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Looking back, Looking ahead

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 22:30:17 GMT

Training is a lifelong process, no doubt about that. But I'm sure it makes more sense to break it down into intervals (weekly/monthly/yearly) so that we can pace ourselves and not get overwhelmed with so much that we have to learn (AND put into practice).

So with this opportunity of a New Year's Day coming, I would like to post a topic to invite all of you to share your insights on what you have learned that was most valuable to your training/personal life last year, and what you are looking forward to in the year ahead?

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Dan exams in Santa Monica next week

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 03:30:44 GMT

I wish then all the best. Sensi Yaguchi is coming on the 11th to give the Dan exams.

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ISKF/JKA Nationals

merryheart — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:35:07 GMT

National & Collegiate Karate Championships
September 2 - September 3, 2006

Anchorage, Alaska
Egan Convention Center
www.iskf2006.com

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