Fall 2011 - Yoshukan Karate-Do

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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE YOSHUKAN KARATE ASSOCIATION
KANCHO CORNER
The Yoshukan
Karate Association
has a historical
event scheduled for
this summer as 33
of our association
members travel to
Japan. For many
students, the study
of martial arts has
been synonymous with learning more
about Asian culture. Japan, in particular,
has been at the forefront of linking
martial arts (Budo) with the pursuit of
personal development.
Having the opportunity to go to Japan,
train at a Grand-master's dojo, and tour a
number of cities is for many a ‘once-in-alifetime’ experience. Coupled with our
students passion (24 of the travelers are
Brown or Black Belt rank in Yoshukan
Karate-do) are some family members who
will participate in the tour. It's terrific to
have them along and see how supportive
they and our other families have been of
our association's philosophy.
We also have a number of students
testing while in Japan. This is truly
unique and will be a precious life-long
memory for these fortunate students.
Grand-master Masaru Inomoto will be
conducting the examinations at the end
of our stay in his dojo. A world-class
teacher, Inomoto-Sensei holds over 30
Dans (Degrees) in a variety of martial
disciplines including a 9th Dan in Karatedo. For students that pass the exam, his
diploma is recognized world wide and
will be a family treasure that gets handed
down through the following generations.
We have also coordinated an
outstanding itinerary for our travelers that
Winter 2011
Back to our roots
includes trips to: Kumamoto; Fukuoka;
Hiroshima; Kyoto and Tokyo. We will be:
Visiting a Zen Temple and getting private
instruction in Zen meditation; Watching a
Sumo training session; Get a private tour
from an Abbot’s wife of a temple where
her husband is the 35th generation
Abbot; Visiting the Hiroshima peace park
and bomb museum; Touring Kumamoto
Castle; Visiting Miyamoto Musashi's
cave where he wrote the ‘Go Rin No
Sho – Book of 5 Rings’; Walking up
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In this issue
2 St. Laurent Dojo
3 Gadbois & Lachine Dojos
5 Mississauga Dojo
6 NDG Dojo
7 Black Belt Clinic
8 Seiken No Tori
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3,333 steps!; Singing Karoake in a Tokyo
Nightclub; Having a community Hot Bath;
Relaxing at Shuizenji Park; Visiting the
Golden Pavillion in Kyoto; Shopping in the
Ginza and the highlight – Staying at a
Ryokan (traditional Japan Hotel) on
Miyajima Island.
For sincere students of the art, this
tour will be an essential addition to their
study and understanding of what makes
Budo so unique.
Should you or your family member be
interested in joining us on this tour, please
contact me directly at: [email protected].
...There’s still room!
Kancho
St. Laurent Dojo
Instructor Sarah Perez with Yoshukan Quebec students
Yoshukan Quebec examination board: Henri Tchibozo, Shihan
Provencher, Charles Mayer
Shihan Provencher teaching St. Laurent Dojo students
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Gadbois & Lachine Dojos
L
es parents sont ceux qui de l’ombre
accompagnent nos jeunes karatékas
et qui sont prêts à tout faire et donner,
inconditionnellement, pour la réussite
de leurs enfants. Voici ici les parents
”Yoshukan”, en rôle de bénévoles, aux
Finales régionales des Jeux du Québec,
à Montréal. Bravo à eux et à leurs
enfants pour la réussite de cet
évènement!
Les jeunes karatekas Yoshukan, ont
participé en début de l’année, aux
Finales régionales des Jeux du Québec
à Montréal. Une excellente expérience
qui leurs a apporté aussi beaucoup de
médailles.
Yoshukan Instructors Raluca Stanecu, Constantin Calistru and Sebastian Calistru
with Gadbois & Lachine Dojo students
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Mississauga Dojo
Academy Instructor Jake Robertson with Cardinal Chase
band mate Riley Bell doing a guitar workshop at the annual
Christmas party.
Csonka family enjoying the party.
Pat Grant with the Competition Team
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NDG Dojo
TRobert Kalinowicz, Sensei Rebecca Khoury and
raining and examinations at NDG Dojo with Sensei
Sylvain Robert
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Black Belt Clinic
Kprepare for their Japan examinations and tour.
ancho runs Black Belt Clinic in Montreal. Students
Shihan Provencher, Sensei Kalinowicz and Sensei
Bakominhalis
Photos by Ian Barrett
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Yoshukan DVDs – White Belt to 5th Dan
All Kata; Bunkai; Kumite; Ukemi; Kobudo and Goshin Jutsu
demonstrated by Kancho Robertson from beginner to 5th
Degree Black Belt in the Yoshukan System.
$29.95 each or both for $49.95. Please add $15 for
shipping & handling charges. Payments can be made
by credit card or check at the Mississauga dojo.
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2355 Royal Windsor Drive, Unit 9
Mississauga, ON L5J 4S8
Phone: 905.919.1919
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.yoshukankarate.com
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