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International Shotokan Karate Federation Canada (ISKF Canada) 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 Teruyuki Okazaki - Chairman & Chief Instructor, ISKF ............................................................. 8 Frank Woon-A-Tai - Chairman & Technical Director, ISKF Canada .......................................... 9 Tournament Schedule ................................................................................................................ 10 Inside the International Shotokan Karate Federation Organizational Structure ............................................................................................................. 11 Technical Structure ..................................................................................................................... 12 Kodansha (Higher Dan Ranks) ................................................................................................... 20 2008 World Shotocup Sponsors, Best Wishes & Books ................................................... 21 2 3 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 martial arts 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 4 5 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 6 7 8 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 Yutaka Yaguchi, 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 9 Tournament Schedule 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 kata 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. 10 ISKF Organizational Structure President 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 Temple University; 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… 11 ISKF Technical Structure He lives in our hearts and minds and continues to guide us along the path to true karate-do. Master Masatoshi Nakayama, 10 th Dan.
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