| Quiz your knowledge Advanced Students 1 What were the three kingdoms of Okinawa? 2 What does the Okinawa Symbol mean or represent? 3 What was Master Kyan�s nickname? Intermediated Students 1 What is the second oldest hand kata? 2 Who was Master Odo�s first instructor? 3 What style of Kobudo do we study? Beginning Students 1 What is the oldest open hand kata? 2 What does Kenpo mean? 3 What are the two parts of the karate uniform? Answers Next month |
| Newsletter - October 2003 |
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| Shihan takes over school at Tarawa Terrace Shihan Larry Isaac (Ku Dan, 9th Degree, Okinawa Kenpo-Kobudo Karate) takes over at Tarawa Terrace. This comes with the departure of Sensei Ronnie Dargan (Shichi Dan, 7th Degree, Okinawa Kenpo-Kobudo Karate.) Sensei Dargan retired from active duty after 25 years as a Marine and is joining Brian De Gori�s (Go Dan) Okinawa Kenpo Karate Academy in New Jersey. Best wishes and good luck Sensei Dargan. I would personally like to thank Shihan Isaac for taking his time and being willing to keep Okinawa Kenpo Style alive at the T.T. facility. As we have seen in this early transition period, we, the students, are the lucky ones. Thanks Shihan Kohai (Junior Student) Jeff Isner |
| Attention parents Please inform Shihan if your child has accomplished something that he/she could be recognized for. He would like to put it in the newletter. Class Times Mon & Weds at Henderson St. Children: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Adults: 7:30 - 8:45 pm Tues & Thurs at Tarawa Terrace Community Center Children: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Adults: 7:30 - 8:45 pm |
| The empty-hand katas of Okinawa Kenpo: These kata�s are listed in Shihan's general teaching order. 1 Wansu - Chinese Envoy 2 Pinan Nidan - Peaceful Mind 2 3 Anaku - Peace from the South 4 Pinan Shodan - Peaceful Mind 1 6 Pinan Sandan - Peaceful Mind 3 7 Pinan Yondan - Peaceful Mind 4 8 Pinan Godan - Peaceful Mind 5 9 Seisan - 13 or to attack in 13 different directions 10 Passai - Penetrate a Fortress or Attack in the Dark 11 Kusanku - �Top Knot� 12 Gojoshiho Ni - 54 Steps of the Black Tiger 2 13 Chinto - Fighting from the East or shipwreck sailor 14 Niseishi - means 24 Steps or 24 Moves 15 Sanchin - 3 Battles or 3 Conflicts 16 Naihanchi Shodan - Sideways fighting/Inside fighting, also Iron Horse 17 Naihanchi Nidan - Sideways fighting/Inside fighting, also Iron Horse 18 Naihanchi Sandan - Sideways fighting/Inside fighting, also Iron Horse WANSU (and Empi) This is the first open hand kata that students are required to learn. From Wanshu or Wanji, a Chinese ambassador�s name. Wanshu arrived in Okinawa in 1883 and supposedly taught the people of Tomari this original kata. Kyan, Chotoku learned it from Maeda Chiku Peichin, a Tomarite contemporary of Matusmora Kosasku. Funakoshi revised the kata in Japan renaming it Empi or Flying Swallow. Wanshu is a light and quick exercise with several steps to a �crossed legged� position. |
| The Kobudo (weapons) katas of Okinawa Kenpo BO Kata Shihonuke Choun No Kun Sueyoshi No Kun Ichi Sueyoshi No Kun Ni Shima Ijiri Bo Ichi Shima Ijiri Bo Ni Sakagawa No Kun Ichi Sakagawa No Kun Ni Tokumine No Kun Ichi Tokumine No Kun Ni Ko Bo SAI Kata Chotoku Kyan No Sai Nakamura No Sai Matayoshi No Sai Ichi Odo No Sai Ni Chatan Yara Sai TEKKO Kata Miyazato No Tekko Kakazu No Tekko TUNFA Kata Matayoshi No Tunfa Ichi Matayoshi No Tunfa Ni NUNCHAKU Kata Matayoshi No Nunchaku SPEAR Kata (fish gig) Tsuken Akkatsu No Nunte Bo KAMA Kata Matayoshi No Kama Ichi Matayoshi No Kama Ni OAR Kata Tsuken Akkatsu No Eku Bo BO Kumite - Two person kata Kinjo No Bo tai Bo Kumite Nakamura No Bo tai Sai Kumite Kakazu No Bo tai Tunfa Kumite Kakazu No Bo tai Kama Kumite Kinjo No Bo tai Timbe Kumite |
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| Upcoming Events: Nov. 15 North Carolina Regional White Oak High School Jacksonville, NC Presented by United Eagles Martial Arts Dojo Basics: 1. Everyone works 2. Nothing is free 3. All start at the bottom 4. No shoes permitted in the training area 5. All students shall render a proper bow before entering or leaving the training area 6. Students shall wear a clean white gi to all classes 7. Be on time for all classes 8. Proper respect for fellow members of the dojo will be extended at all times 9. Always give 100% effort in class 10. Karate-do begins and ends with courtesy 11. This is your dojo, keep it clean 12. No smoking or chewing of gum in the training area 13. Any student found guilty of any incident of violence outside the dojo will be dismissed Shihan�s book list For the traditional Martial Arts Students these books are a must for your library. Unante By John Sells $60.00 My Journey With The Grandmaster By Maj Bill Hayes USMC Retired $24.95 Bubishi, The Bible Of Karate By Patrick Mccarthy $18.95 Ancient Okinawa Martial Arts By Patrick Mccarthy $24.95 Okinawa Karate By Mark Bishop $20.95 Okinawa Karate History And Tradition By Tetsuhiro Hokama $21.95 Shihan Larry D. Isaac Retired MSgt USMC and martial artist of over 35 years. He is a 6-time national champion and top-rated competitor in all the top national karate circuits. He is an inductee in over 27 martial arts Halls of Fame. Some of these include: Pioneer and Legends Hall of Fame, World Karate Union Hall of Fame, World Christian Martial Arts Hall of Fame, World Head of the Sokenship Council Hall of Fame, United Stated Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Ku Dan (9th degree) Okinawa Kenpo-Kobudo Karate Shichi Dan (7th degree) Okinawa-te Shichi Dan (7th degree) Kenshin Kan Shorin-Ryu Go Dan (5th degree) Shorin-ryu Karate Do Yon Dan (4th degree) Budokai Jujitsu San Dan (3rd degree) Kodokan Judo Ni Dan (2nd degree) Goshindo Karate Do Shihan�s black belt students include, Kyoshi (MSgt) Ronnie Dargan, Hanshi (MSgt) Ron Donvito founder of the USMC Line Training Program and Kyoshi (MGySgt) Cardo Urso the current developer of the new Marine Martial Arts Program. Tidbits Shihan Isaac was Master Odo�s Senpai/Senior Student Shihan Isaac promoted Ronnie Dargan to Shichi Dan Shihan Isaac lives by the following commitments: Be loyal to your country. Honor your parents. Be respectful to your elders. Have knowledge of your roots. Education is the key to success. Always finish what you start. Never be afraid of failure. You have to try first. The Final Word �My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man� - Proverbs 3:1-4 |
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