Samurai Karate Waverley | Shukokai Karate

Spiritual part of Karate?

Daryus — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:16:02 +0000

The most important part of training is training, right?

So why do people ask about the spiritual element of Karate and where does that fit into the puzzle?

Here is one way to look at it:

Most of us don’t know who we truly are. Usually because we are too focused on the world outside to look inside.

The hard grind of training shines a light on our weaknesses and strips away our self inflated ego. It shows us our shortcomings. We should thank our training partners and instructors for that.

Its this deflation of self that is the first step to the ’spiritual path’. So look in the mirror, be honest about what you see and have the courage to work on improving it. That is the spirit of Karate.

Gasshku May 2010

Daryus — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:59:42 +0000

Hi All,

Just a reminder that Sensei Paul is running a joint grading / training / combat course on the following dates:

- Friday 30th April: 5-7pm
- Saturday 1 May: 10am-4pm
- Sunday 2nd May: 10am-12pm

Costs are:

- $90 for whole course,
- $50 for 1 day,
- And $30 for kids 10am-11.30pm on Sat

Location: Police Academy Training Hall, Viewmount Road Glen Waverley.

Grading Notes: If going for black belt course attendance is mandatory for it forms part of your grading.

Black belt grading is either 7.00pm Thur night at Sunshine Dojo or Sat afternoon, 5.00pm. Please keep both times available.

Note: There is a possibility that the course may be moved to Sensei Darrens Honbu dojo in Sunshine. Stay tuned for final confirmation of the location and also the training times.

Grading Photos

Daryus — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:07:45 +0000

Hi All,

Just some quick photos from the grading in Japan.

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Grading results from Japan

Daryus — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:11:40 +0000

Hi Everyone,

As many of you know Sensei Charles is over in Japan this week with a contingent of Senior Instructors grading for his 4th Dan.

Yesterday after a gruelling grading which involved kata, bunkai and kumite he was award his 4th Dan by Kawata Sensei, a significant achievement and of course the first 4th Dan ever in our dojo.

According to Sensei Paul, his perfromance was outstanding and he has got the grade with flying colours.

Sensei Charlies is aiming to be back in town by Thursday at the latest so we’ll get a full account of all the thrills and spills then. There’s also a chance we may be able to get our hands on the video footage of the grading, which we’ll put on the website, when available.

Lets make sure we all congratulate him for reaching this significant milestone upon his return

Karate Humor

Daryus — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:05:32 +0000

We often forget that the main reason we keep training is because it is actually a lot of fun. Here are some Karate one liners that I am sure we’ve all heard at one time or another, there’s a nugget of truth in each, but they’re good for a giggle!

1. “Pain is just weakness leaving the body!”
2. “C’mon you guys, my grandmother is faster than that!”
3. “Did you ever hear of the slowest gunfighter in the west?”
4. “The only privilege of being a black belt is wearing it!”

Kawata Sensei – Kata Video

Daryus — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:53:37 +0000

A very rare video of Kawata Sensei – our world Chief Instructor, performing kata at the Honbu in Japan.

Kata as a tool for recording fighting principles

Daryus — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:42:50 +0000

Some interesting comments on the context of kata.

http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?p=434

Impact Work

Daryus — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:16:18 +0000

Speaks for itself. I’d love to be able to hit like some of these guys.

Kimura Sensei Video

Daryus — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:26:09 +0000

For all those of you who have not seen it as yet:

Food for thought.

Daryus — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:05:47 +0000

A great quote from Fedor Emelianenko – current world MMA heavweight champion, when asked about his weaknesses:

“Q: What are your weaknesses???

“A: Fedor: I do not talk about my weaknesses, I work on them.”