TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tournament Greetings

The Right Honorable Stephen Harper - Prime Minister of Canada ...... 3 The Honourable Dalton McGuinty - Premier of Ontario ...... 4 His Worship David Miller - Mayor of Ontario ...... 5 David Whitaker - President & CEO, Tourism Toronto ...... 6 Paul Ribner - President, ISKF ...... 7 - Chairman & Chief Instructor, ISKF ...... 8 Frank Woon-A-Tai - Chairman & Technical Director, ISKF Canada ...... 9

Tournament Schedule ...... 10

Inside the International Federation

Organizational Structure ...... 11 Technical Structure ...... 12 Kodansha (Higher Ranks) ...... 20

2008 World Shotocup Sponsors, Best Wishes & Books ...... 21

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Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de l’Ontario

October 8 – 14, 2008

A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to everyone attending the 2008 ISKF World Shoto Cup hosted by the International Shotokan Karate Federation Canada (ISKF Canada).

This event not only brings together some of the most accomplished athletes from around the world, but also promotes international understanding and friendship. I am confident that this much-anticipated event will set the scene for some outstanding Shotokan karate competition. This coming together of like minds and interests pays tribute to one of the key principles of Shotokan karate, which is to “foster the spirit of effort.”

To the competitors: congratulations! Your athletic ability, martial arts expertise and tireless training have given you the edge necessary to participate in this competition. I extend my appreciation to ISKF Canada for staging this year’s exciting event.

To first-time and returning visitors to Toronto — I am pleased to welcome you to Canada’s largest city. I hope you find the time to enjoy some of the stellar attractions and unique events the city has to offer.

Please accept my best wishes for a highly successful competition.

Dalton McGuinty Premier

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October 25 – 29, 2008

Dear Shoto Cup Participants:

On behalf of Tourism Toronto’s 1200-plus members and industry partners, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Toronto for the 2008 ISKF World Shoto Cup. We are delighted to have the opportunity to host this important event.

As you will experience during your time here, Toronto is a vibrant and colourful mosaic of people and languages, cultures and lifestyles - a destination you experience and fall in love with for its imagination, diversity, humanity and wonderful energy.

We are an international destination enriched by a fusion of traditions, passions, flavours, aromas and ways of looking at life from the perspectives of the over 100 cultures and communities that live here. A city of inimitable warmth, openness, panache, energy and style, Toronto is an intimate metropolis featuring world- class dining, shopping, creativity, architecture, entertainment and other delights.

We look forward to showing you our warm Toronto hospitality. Make yourself at home! We’re really glad you’re here.

Have a great event! Toronto is at your service.

Warmest regards,

David Whitaker President and CEO Tourism Toronto

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International Shotokan Karate Federation Canada 2225 Gerrard St. East, Toronto, Ontario. M4E 2C8. Tel: (416) 694-8694 /Fax: (416) 694-2252 E-mail: [email protected] : Web: http://www.iskfcanada.com Frank Woon-A-Tai, Chairman and Technical Director

I am delighted to offer my warmest greetings to our ISKF karate family from around the world, and I am thrilled to welcome everyone to the beautiful and vibrant City of Toronto and to the 2008 ISKF World Shoto Cup! I hope you have a wonderful, exciting, and rewarding stay.

This World Cup marks a significant milestone in the history of the ISKF, which celebrates its first year as an independent global organization. The ISKF, established in 1977 as a Pan American organization, is dedicated to the teachings of our founding fathers, Masters Funakoshi and Nakayama.

Our distinguished leaders, Master Teruyuki Okazaki, 10th Dan, Master , 9th Dan, and twelve high ranking international karate instructors from Japan, the USA, Canada, Guyana, England, Trinidad, and Jamaica, will ensure the legacy of the founding fathers is preserved in this and all future World Cups.

I know you have trained hard and are all highly motivated to do your best in these competitions that pit the host country – Canada, against the world’s best competitors. May the finest and most skilled competitors emerge victorious. However, as you battle your way to the top, please remember Master Okazaki’s message to you – follow the Dojo and Niju Kun.

In your spare time, please explore and enjoy the sights, sounds, and rhythm of Canada’s biggest and brightest city – Toronto, and have fun.

Thank you for your overwhelming support and your dedication to Shotokan Karate-do and the ISKF.

Sincerely,

Frank Woon-A-Tai Chairman

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Friday Oct. 10: 09:00 am to 05:00 pm: Individual elimination matches for junior girls and boys aged 8 to 17 years old. The top four (4) girls and the top four (4) boys from each age division for both and kumite will advance to the finals on Monday.

Saturday Oct. 11: 09:00am to 12:00 pm: Team kata elimination matches for junior girls and boys aged 8 to 17 years old. The top four (4) girls’ team and the top four (4) boys’ team from each age division will advance to the finals on Monday.

01:00 pm to 05:00 pm: Team kata elimination matches for senior women and men. The top four (4) senior women’s team and the top four (4) senior men’s team will advance to the finals on Monday.

Team kata elimination matches for adult women and men. The top eight (8) adult women’s team and the top eight (8) adult men’s team will advance to the finals on Monday.

Team kumite elimination matches for adult women and men. The top four (4) adult women’s team and the top four (4) adult men’s team will advance to the finals on Monday.

Sunday Oct. 12: 09:00 am to 05:00 pm: Individual elimination kata matches for senior women and men. The top four (4) senior women and the top four (4) senior men will advance to the finals on Monday.

Individual elimination matches for adult women and men. The top eight (8) women and the top eight (8) men will advance to the finals for both kata and kumite on Monday.

Monday Oct. 13: 09:00 am to 05:00 pm: Official ceremony, demonstrations, and World Shoto Cup final events for juniors, seniors, and adults. Awards presentation.

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Judge Paul Ribner is president of the ISKF. A student of Master Okazaki, he has been a member of the East Coast Shotokan Karate Association since its inception. Judge Ribner was a trial judge in Philadelphia for 27 years. He received an honorary 5th dan from the JKA, which was presented to him by the Prime Minister of Japan. After retiring from the bench, he taught law at ; he also works in the private sector as an attorney and professional arbitrator/mediator. Judge Ribner was a captain in the United States Air Force; he spent several years on active duty during the Korean War. Judge Ribner received his B.A from the University of Pennsylvania and his JD degree from the University of Pennsylvania law school.

Vice-President

Lance Astrella is vice president of the ISKF and is a trial lawyer specializing in the field of energy and natural resources. Based in Denver, Colorado, his practice takes him to most of the energy producing states. Lance attended California State University, University of California, and McGeorge School of Law. He holds Bachelor degrees in Chemistry and Economics, a Master’s degree in Economics and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. Lance has been a student of Master Yaguchi for over 30 years and is a sixth Dan. He trains regularly at Master Yaguchi’s dojo and is active at all ISKF events.

Chairman and Chief Instructor Master Teruyuki Okazaki, 10th Dan

Vice-Chairman and Vice-Chief Instructor Master Yutaka Yaguchi, 9th Dan

Board of Directors / Technical Committee

Member Countries:

Antigua, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, England, Georgia, Grenada, Guyana, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kuwait, Lebanon, México, Mexico Merida, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos, USA, Uruguay, Venezuela…

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He lives in our hearts and minds and continues to guide us along the path to true karate-do.

Master , 10 th Dan. Toronto, Canada. 1986.

The Shihan-kai and the Technical Committee, a highly qualified, experienced, and talented group, continues to perpetuate the teachings, philosophy, and legacy of Master , karate-do founder, and Master Masatoshi Nakayama, world karate pioneer.

The ISKF Technical Committee is comprised of 13 individuals (as specified in the ISKF By-Laws) ranking 7th Dan and above with official qualifications in Instructor, Examiner and Judge. The purpose of the ISKF Technical Committee to is follow Master Funakoshi’s principles in keeping the Dojo Kun and Niju Kun at the forefront of all ISKF developments. They are responsible for all technical matters such as the competition rulebook, kyu and dan exam standardization, and the development of the ISKF and techniques. The Technical Committee reviews current ISKF official rules and regulations along with ISKF forms and procedures, and amends them or develops new policies when necessary. This group of individuals is as diverse as the ISKF. As the ISKF is an international organization, the Technical Committee is embodied by members from the US, Canada, the Caribbean and Japan. They represent all of the members of the ISKF and strive to maintain the integrity and tradition of the ISKF while at the same time assuring the ISKF continually grows and moves forward into the mainstream. (www.iskf.com)

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Teruyuki Okazaki, 10th Dan, was born in Japan in 1931, and holds a B.A degree in Political Economics from . He has been chairman and chief instructor of the ISKF since its inception more than 30 years ago. A true North American karate pioneer, Master Okazaki was one of the top instructors the JKA sent out to spread karate outside Japan in 1961. Master Okazaki entered university at the age of 16. He studied under Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate and Masatoshi Nakayama, the late chief instructor of the JKA who was Master Funakoshi’s assistant. Master Okazaki is the world’s greatest technician who lives for karate. He has championed the cause of all international karate-ka, and is a rare gem in the world of karate. Master Okazaki has followed in the footsteps of his mentors as a great ambassador of the martial arts. He works hard to make sure karate-do is properly passed on to the next generation and believes proper etiquette and respect are a central part of martial arts training. The values and ideals of the Way (do) must be taught and practised, if martial art training is to be meaningful: Real martial arts include attitudes and knowledge – spirit, emotions, and intelligence. Each individual has a different personality. By studying karate you learn many things about yourself. Ways you are strong and ways you are weak. And you will learn to see the strength and weakness in others. You will learn a new way to look at the whole world. Eventually you will learn to control your actions and appearance. You will gain experience that gives you skill and judgement. This all starts when you leave behind concerns about winning or losing. The dojo is training to live. Tournaments are training to win. And there is a difference. Real karate training lies in developing calmness and clarity of mind through hard training. If we can use our skills to defend ourselves when attacked . . . that is good. But the best is to never need these skills, to be so calm within that we are never attacked. Because karate is a training of the self, it lies within us, and so it becomes part of everything we do in life. When we understand this, we begin to see the true beauty of karate as budo. In society today, many things can be obtained instantly. We have fast food, instant credit, and fax machines. Technology enables us to do and have more, faster. In such a society, with its emphasis on the material and the mechanized, it is easy to begin to see ourselves in the same terms. We must remember, though, that we are human beings. Our development must be accomplished over a period of time. Instant results are not possible. Master Funakoshi described the ultimate goal of karate training: perfection of character. As we seek advances in technology, we must also seek perfection of our own characters as human beings. To forget this, and emphasize only the material aspects of life, creates great problems. Many of the troubles we see in our world come from such a short-sighted perspective. . . .Balance must be maintained between the body, the mind, and the spirit. These are only different aspects of the whole self, and to ignore one is to injure the whole. The dojo kun gives us the principles of stopping conflict. We use these principles in karate training and in our lives outside the dojo. Seeking always to be better, to be sincere, to try hard, to respect others, and to control our impetuous impulses, we are trying to live a good life. It is not hard to see how these principles apply both in and out of the dojo.

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His karate came of age in the golden era of Shotokan: his skills forged in the late fifties and early sixties, when the JKA began producing some of its most illustrious instructors who would go on to spread the art around the world.

Yutaka Yaguchi, 9th Dan, was born in Japan in 1932. He holds a B.Sc degree in Marine Biology from Nihon University. He studied under Masatoshi Nakayama, the late chief instructor of the JKA, Motokuni Sugiura, the present chief instructor of the JKA, and Teruyuki Okazaki, chief instructor of the ISKF. He received his shodan and nidan from Master Funakoshi himself. Among the first to graduate from the JKA Instructors Program, he trained with and competed against the likes of , Takayuki Mikami, Katsunori Tsuyama, Hiroshi Shoji, , and Tetsuhiko Asai. More than forty years after arriving from Japan, Master Yaguchi still holds the old-fashion work ethic instilled in him earlier. He became acquainted with karate at Nihon University, where, from early on, he found kumite particularly “interesting.” At first it may be hard to believe that such a jovial prankster can be so tough a taskmaster. Cathy Cline, seventh dan, recalls, “When I trained in Denver with Master Yaguchi, sparring was a portion of the class, there was hard training, hard basics, good combinations, lots of combinations, so that when I went to spar, I could draw on my grab bag of different techniques and different shifting patterns.” Out of that “grab bag” of techniques, one has become the trademark of his students. The signature roundhouse kick made Masahiko Tanaka, James Field, Dan Meuller, and Derrek Aragon among the most feared fighters of their time. The front-leg “cutting kick” was Master Tanaka’s weapon of choice. Especially effective for closing the distance on larger opponents, it comes out of nowhere. The sudden explosiveness of the kick catches opponents flat footed. He was an intimidating fighter. Today, his loyalty to Master Okazaki is unwavering. He writes about sparring with him in their young days in this excerpt of his book Mind and Body-Like Bullet: Teruyuki Okazaki…was at the time a true phenomenon. Normally, when I sparred with someone, I could read body movements and anticipate the technique my opponent planned to use. Most people make subtle movements with their bodies when they are going to kick, and you can tell what they will do just by watching them telegraph their intentions. However, with Okazaki Sensei, there would be absolutely no warning. We would be facing each other, moving around and looking for an opening, and suddenly Whack! A foot would land on the top of my head, the side of my face, or somewhere else on my body. No matter how hard I tried, I could never see it coming. He was equally good, fast and powerful with both sides of his body. He seemed to have no weaknesses. His punches and strikes were blindingly fast and strong. He did not specialise in any one technique – he could do everything better than anyone else. (Yaguchi. Pg 37)

He continues his present day reflection on Master Okazaki in this interview excerpt with The Shotokan Way Magazine: Master Okazaki has a tremendous spirit toward karate, one that has influenced me and helped me continue down this path. It is my goal to equal his amazing strikes, punches and kicks one day. He has more spirit than anyone I have ever met. He thinks on a different level, and his physical abilities are almost beyond human. He is also intellectual; he thinks about the development of Karate every day. I think the ultimate development of Karate is more important to him than eating and drinking.

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Frank Woon-A-Tai, 8th Dan, was born in Guyana in 1950, and began training in 1964. He holds a B.A degree in Japanese Studies from the University of Toronto. He is Chairman and Technical Director of ISKF Canada, and co-vice Chairman of the ISKF Technical Committee. Sensei Woon-A-Tai is also president of the Caribbean Karate College, which is comprised of 15 countries, founder and chief instructor of ISKF Guyana, and the Guyana Karate College. He founded the Toronto ISKF in 1981, and is presently Chairman and Chief Instructor of ISKF: Ontario Karate College. He served as chief instructor of ISKF Jamaica from 1976 to 1980. Although his personal teacher is Master Okazaki, he trained under Masters Yaguchi, Nakayama, and Nishiyama – all JKA legends. He is the first Canadian graduate of the JKA/ISKF Instructor Training Institute, and a 1978 Pan American kata champion. Sensei Woon-A-Tai is a recipient of the French Guiana National Medal of Service for over 25 years of karate service in that country. In 2005, he was inducted in the ISKF Canada Hall of Honour. He produced two DVDs; Eclipse of Life (1997), and Soul of Kata (2000). A dedicated teacher, he has produced regional, national, and Pan American champions, as well as world-class karate athletes with outstanding tournament records. As well, he has produced thousands of black belt students ranging from first dan to seventh dan.

Technical Vice Chairman

James Field, 8th dan, is co-Vice-Chairman of the ISKF Technical Committee. He holds a B.Sc degree in Recreation Rehabilitation from California State University. Sensei Field is director and chief instructor of the ISKF US Southwest Region. Born in 1939 in Jamaica, he began his karate training in 1964. He trained primarily under Master Yaguchi, Master Nishiyama, and Master Nakayama. A very successful competitor for many years, he captained the US international karate team, was many times national collegiate champion, two-time national grand champion, two-time Pan American Champion, US representative in the 19th Olympic Commemoration invitational world tournament in Mexico, and medalist in the 1976 world tournament. Sensei Field was one of the first four Americans certified as JKA instructors. He teaches at his dojo in Santa Monica, California and has also coached at several universities including USC, UCLA, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State San Diego, Cal State Santa Barbara, and Santa Monica College. Sensei Field is a wonderful human being. He has a wealth of karate experience, especially in the field of tournaments. He is totally dedicated to the ISKF and his loyalty to his teachers is without question. He is a great asset to the ISKF.

15 Maynard Miner, 8th dan, was born in the USA in 1935, and is chief instructor of the All New York Karate Association. He teaches at the Flatbush Shotokan Karate Dojo in Brooklyn, NY. Sensei Miner, who was educated at Kingsborough College, began his karate training with the JKA, while in the army. He recalls, “It was said that those who learned this art were fast and powerful. I decided that when I was settled I would search out this art form. After a number of tries I located a dojo in Tokyo, about two hours from where I was stationed... Down the side of a building, behind a movie … studio, was the . I entered the office and was greeted by Mr. Takagi. He spoke English. I asked if I could study this martial art. That was more than 50 years ago. I left Japan a shodan. I started teaching the art in 1960 at the Boys Club in Brooklyn. Over the years I have taught at many different locations: colleges, YMCAs, churches, and gymnasiums. I now have my own dojo with many of my students from the 70s still training and assisting in the teaching and running the dojo.” Sensei Miner, along with Sensei Greer Golden, are the most senior of the all karate-ka within the ISKF.

Robin L. Rielly, 8th dan, was born in the USA in 1942. He holds a B.A degree from Rider College in Political Science, and a M.A degree from Seton Hall University in Japanese Area Studies. Sensei Rielly is chief instructor of the Kobukan Karate Club in New Jersey. He began his martial arts training in 1959 at the Fairleigh Dickinson University and Karate Club. Sensei Rielly is a noted writer. He has published a number of books, including Karate for Kids (2004), Karate Basics (2003), Secrets of Shotokan Karate (2000), Complete Shotokan Karate (1998), first published as: Karate Training: The Samurai Legacy and Modern Practice (1985), Japan’s Complete Fighting System : Shin Kage Ryu (1985), The Kobukan Manual. (1973), and The History of American Karate (1972). In addition to his karate rank, Sensei Rielly is a nidan in Shin Kage Ryu Karate Jujitsu. He has won several tournaments, among them the 1963 Marine Corps Championships held at Camp Lejeune, NC. He was the Grand Champion placing first in kumite and third in kata. Sensei Rielly received his JKA shodan in 1965. He has done extensive work on the ISKF Rule book.

Najib Amin, 7th dan, was born in the USA in 1932, and attended Morgan State University. He is chief instructor of the Shotokan Karate Club of Maryland. His karate training began in 1964. Before establishing his own dojo, Sensei Amin taught karate for 25 years with the Catonsville Recreation and Parks Council, a volunteer, not- for-profit organization and was adjunct professor at Catonsville Community College (1969-1984). Sensei Amin says, “Karate has been an integral part of my life for more than 40 years, but more importantly, I believe that the lives which have been positively influenced through karate training is the best way to measure the true value of karate.” Sensei Amin is extremely physically fit and in excellent shape for a mature karate-ka. He is a wonderful role model for young and old alike. He has a great personality.

16 Cathy Cline, 7th Dan was born in the USA in 1950. She is the Chief Instructor of the ISKF NW Region, and teaches at her dojo in Bellevue, Washington. In 1998, she was invited to become part of the ISKF Technical Committee where she and others work to maintain the high standards and principles of the ISKF. Her training began in Denver, Colorado with Sensei Yaguchi in 1974, and shortly thereafter she was part of the committee that founded the ISKF in 1977. Her training continued on the east coast with Sensei Okazaki from 1980 until 1986 when she moved to the west coast and settled in the Seattle area. One of her proudest moments was becoming a member of the Instructor Trainee Program which was officially opened to women in 1981. Sensei Cline feels she can best contribute to the organization through instruction and example. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Hartwick College, NY., and a M.Sc in Exercise Physiology from Long Island University, New York. She is the highest ranking woman in the ISKF.

Dr. Wesley Dexter Shim, 7th Dan, M.B., B.S., DLO, FRCS, was born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1952. He was educated at the University of The West Indies, The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, and The Royal College of Surgeons in England. Dr. Shim is Associate Lecturer at the UWI Medical School and heads the Department of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology at Port-of-Spain General Hospital. He is Chief Instructor of ISKF Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Shim began training in 1968 at St. Mary’s College. He continued training under Sensei Woon-A-Tai while perusing his medical degree at the UWI Jamaica. Dr. Shim moved to Barbados in 1980 and contributed to the standard of karate there. During 1980 and 1982 Dr. Shim and his wife Frieda, visited Japan and trained under a number of world-renowned masters that included Shoji, Asai, Tanaka, Osaka, and Yahara. Dr. Shim continued with his medical specialist studies that took him to England in 1983. There he had the opportunity to train under Master Enoeda. He represented Enoeda’s dojo and won medals on two occasions. He has also won several national and Caribbean championships. Dr. Shim is the originator of the Caribbean Karate College, a revolutionary new idea for including karate in the educational system. He elaborates on the rationale of such bold and pioneering steps: There is clearly a need in the society to help curb the violence among young people and to offer people who might not have full academic qualification, but possess the necessary skill, the opportunity to obtain a viable way of earning a living. In addition to this, for the first time, karate has been included in the Caribbean Examination Counsel Physical Education syllabus. We see karate with its maxims of respect and discipline as an important vehicle by which we can help young people find direction. It builds self-esteem and gives an ethic by which a young person can live. As a result there is a need to train Instructors properly to carry out the task of imparting the correct principles by which a person can practice this art…It is also designed to cover the

17 syllabus to be taught for the CXC program and in this way provide a cadre of Instructors who could adequately teach the practical aspect of the CXC martial arts syllabus.

Garry Turnbull, 7th dan, was born in Jamaica in 1947, and is chairman and chief instructor of ISKF Jamaica. He teaches at the Shortwood and Mona dojo in Kingston. Sensei Turnbull won the Caribbean kata title in 1976, 1978, 1980, and 1982. As coach of the Jamaican national squad, he has produced Pan Am kumite champions. His teams have captured a number of titles, including the Best Country award at the Pan Ams. Sensei Turnbull started karate in 1968 and trained primarily under Sensei Frank Woon-A- Tai. A graduate of the University of the West Indies in Trinidad, with an (Hons) B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering, Sensei Turnbull has worked on many housing projects in Jamaica. He says karate plays a significant part in his life. “I have never had to use karate to defend myself physically, but it has served me well in negotiations, managing and understanding people, being patient and more aware of ethical behaviour. Karate has kept me in good physical condition for most of my adult life, and I have enjoyed helping others to achieve these qualities.”

Hiroyoshi Okazaki, 7th dan, was born in Japan in 1961, and started training at the headquarters of the Japan Karate Association in 1979. He is a graduate of Temple University. In 1995, he graduated from the ISKF/JKA Instructor Training Program, and is an ISKF certified instructor, examiner, and judge. Sensei Hiroyoshi Okazaki competed in many regional, national, and international tournaments, achieving numerous first place finishes and Best Competitor awards. An excellent kata performer, he placed third in kata at the Second Shoto World Cup in 1987 and second at the Fifth Shoto World Cup in 1994. He has also won numerous Pan American kata titles. His tournament record includes: 17 Time US National Kata Champion, 2 Time National Kumite Champion, and 5 Time Collegiate Kata Champion. Sensei Hiroyoshi Okazaki teaches at ISKF headquarters in Philadelphia. He travels extensively throughout the US and internationally to conduct clinics and exams. He is Master Okazaki’s nephew and assistant. He is one of the nicest and most respectful people you will ever meet – a young talented instructor with a great personality.

18 Gary Swain, 7th Dan, was born in the USA in 1944, and attended the University of Iowa. He is a former ISKF national champion in senior's kata, and graduate of the JKA/ISKF Instructor Training Program. Sensei Swain is a member of the ISKF Technical Committee and serves as the Mountain States Regional Director. He is chief instructor of the Lone Tree Shotokan School in Colorado. Sensei Swain started his karate training in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1973 under Yaguchi Sensei, and is now Yaguchi Sensei’s assistant. He has been involved in athletics his entire life. While in college he played linebacker for the University of Iowa. He says, “I think karate is the finest form of training that I have ever done. It incorporates the mind and the body and makes one a “whole person”. I honestly think I am in better shape today than when I was 30 and that is saying something for my age. It is a joy to train every day and be totally alive.”

David Jones, 7th dan, was born in England in 1958, is chief instructor of ISKF Alberta, and president of ISKF Canada. He attended the University of Calgary, and runs a full-time dojo in the city of Calgary. Sensei Jones began his karate training in England in 1973, and opened his first dojo in 1978. He has taught in Calgary since immigrating to Canada in 1981. From 1987 to 1992, he represented Alberta and Canada in many national and international championships. He was a kata finalist in the 1990 World Shoto Cup and the Canadian kumite champion in 1991. Sensei Jones has produced many national champions, at both the junior and adult levels. He has worked tirelessly to promote a standard of excellence within the ISKF, while recognizing the need to be inclusive. He believes, no matter what the student’s age or personal motive for taking karate, everybody can benefit from training. His technical abilities are superb.

Larry Loreth, 7th dan, was born in Canada in 1948. He was the first chairman and past president of ISKF Canada. He is chief instructor of Shotokan Winnipeg and has studied and taught karate for over 40 years. He was chief instructor of the University of Manitoba Shotokan Karate Club for 22 years. He competed successfully at the provincial, national, and international level tournaments, and was a member of the Canadian team that placed fourth at the world championships in 1975. He excelled at kumite. “Anything worth achieving never comes easily,” he says, “We appreciate what has been obtained through perseverance and hard work. Karate is certainly no different.” Sensei Loreth believes we have to enjoy what we are doing in order to pursue it over a long period of time. His dojo includes many senior students and is evidence of their passion for karate. Sensei Loreth is a graduate of the University of Winnipeg, and holds a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Manitoba. His loyalty to the ISKF is unquestionable.

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Kodansha ISKF Certified Instructors, Examiners, Judges 10th Dan – Judan Teruyuki Okazaki, Japan Teruyuki Okazaki, Master Level AAA

Yutaka Yaguchi, Master Level AAA 9th Dan - Kudan Frank Woon-A-Tai, AAA Yutaka Yaguchi, Japan James Field, AAA

Maynard Miner, AAA 8th Dan - Hachidan Robin Rielly, AAA Frank Woon-A-Tai, Canada Najib Amin, ABA James Field, USA Cathy Cline, ABA Maynard Miner, USA Dexter Shim, ABA Robin Rielly, USA Garry Turnbull, ABA

Hiroyoshi Okazaki, ABA 7th Dan - Shichidan Larry Loreth, ABA Najib Amin, USA David Jones, ABA Cathy Cline, USA Gary Swain, ABA Dexter Shim, Trinidad Maureen Woon-A-Tai, BCB Garry Turnbull, Jamaica Carl Shaw, … Maureen Woon-A-Tai, Canada Leon Sill, -CA Carl Shaw, USA Joseph Faracchio, … Hiroyoshi Okazaki, USA Peter Warren, BBB Leon Sill, USA Norman Axe, … Gary Swain, USA

David Jones, Canada All others in process… Larry Loreth, Canada

Peter Warren, Barbados Sunthragasen Pillay, South Africa Isidor Peled, Israel Joseph Faracchio, USA Norman Axe, USA

Others in process:

6th Dan – Rokudan

5th Dan – Godan

4th Dan - Yondan

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22 Review of Master Yaguchi and Catherine Pinch, Mind and Body - Like Bullet GreenLight Communications, 260 pp. 2008 By Jin Tan, 5th Dan

Master Yaguchi and Catherine Pinch have produced a gem of a book. I cracked open Mind and Body - Like Bullet, intending to skim through it, and found I couldn’t put it down. Yaguchi sensei is to be congratulated for opening up his life to his audience by putting his memoirs down on paper and Catherine Pinch for doing such a fi ne job of collecting and assembling so much material and for writing such an engaging account of his life. The ability to write in a way that allows the reader to get a strong sense of the subject, as this book does, takes considerable skill and talent. The lighthearted quality of the book refl ects the man’s personality. We can almost see Master Yaguchi’s mischievous smile as we are regaled by stories of his antics both inside and outside the dojo.

Mind and Body - Like Bullet consists of two parts. The fi rst part is autobiographical. The second consists of a collection of interviews with Yaguchi sensei’s sempai (Masters Okazaki and Kanazawa), kohai (, Shigeru Takashina, and Shojiro Koyama) and students (including the celebrated author of Moving Zen, C.W. Nicol). Too often when students talk about their instructor they indulge in hagiography. In this case, as might be expected, we do get a clear sense of their great respect and affection for Master Yaguchi. However, the interviewees here also share heartfelt, personal stories, many of them amusing, about their relationship with Master Yaguchi. Taken together, these stories provide the book with a historical context of time and place. They provide a glimpse of the teacher-student relationship in the martial arts and the nature of the pioneering work the Japanese karate masters undertook in spreading their art in the Pan-American region. One of my favourite interviewees is Scott Dingman, chief instructor of the North Central region in the US, who for a time lived in the basement of Yaguchi sensei’s dojo. An unheralded practitioner by his own admission, Mr. Dingman, like many others, sees Yaguchi sensei as his mentor. “Sensei has changed my life,” he states. “I wouldn’t be who I am without his guidance. I’m not particularly gifted or anything, but I’ll always consider myself his student. My ability to work with other people, to be a good instructor, I got from him.” (212)

Yaguchi sensei was a formidable fi ghter in his younger days; he still is, even today in his seventies. But he has evolved over the years to become the consummate martial artist, a master instructor. A shy and private person who, when in his elements and despite his limited English, is known for his sense of humour and fun- loving ways, Yaguchi sensei is surprisingly candid in discussing a wide range of topics, including his child- hood, his family background, his wife and children, his relationship with many illustrious karate fi gures, the hardships he faced in coming to a new country, his approach to karate, his personal fi ghting style, his teach- ing method, and his relationship with students. To his credit, Master Yaguchi doesn’t shy away from sensi- tive issues. He talks about his less-than-happy relationship with Master Nishiyama and the split between Nishiyama sensei and Master Okazaki, which resulted in the formation of the ISKF. Yaguchi sensei also pays tribute to Frank Smith, arguably the best fi ghter the US has ever produced, someone whom Master Yaguchi had a hand in developing. The gesture is notable because Smith later became estranged from the ISKF/JKA. Completed before the ISKF-JKA split in 2007, the book sheds no light on what impact of the breakup of that longtime relationship had on Master Yaguchi.

On a historical note, this book provides an important corrective to the long-held claim that the Japan Karate Association boycotted Master Funakoshi’s funeral in a huff because the funeral arrangements were made by others. Yet according to Master Yaguchi, the contingent present from the JKA included Master Nakayama, Master Okazaki, and Master Nishiyama, among others. “So many people wanted to help carry the casket that one group of people would carry the casket about ten to twenty meters, and then a new group of people would step in to replace those casket-bearers. . . I [Master Yaguchi] was one of the people honored to carry his casket.” (23) 23

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