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Spring 2010 Author: Thomas L. Freeman Spring 2010 Author: Thomas L. Freeman Announcements......................................................................................3 Ryukyu East Asian Martial Arts Coalition........................................4 - 6 June 26, 2010 Las Vegas NV. “Exploring New Levels Seminar”.....................................................7 - 8 May 1, 2010 Springfield, IL. Featured Dojo Grand opening of Oki Sei Kan “ Okinawan Truthful Academy”..........................................................................................9 - 10 March 6, 2010 Gardner, KS. Article: “The Aims of Ryukyu Kempo Kata” ............................11 - 14 By Mr. Matt Seymour, Sensei Spring 2010 Hello and welcome to our 5th issue of Author: Thomas L. Freeman Unante Kenkyukai Kaiho. “Announcements” Since our last issue, a lot has been happening for me personally and in my It’s official, on June 26, 2010 in Las studies of Okinawan Karate. Change means Vegas, Nevada, founders Mr. Steve Stark- growth and to grow you must break away Hanshi and Mr. Bill Gossett-Hanshi, from the standardized versions of your announced the birth of a new coalition. studies and look deeply into your kata’s. “Ryukyu East Asian This is one reason it is said that karate is for life. There are so many levels to be found. Martial Arts Coalition” Featured Dojo This is an exciting time for Classical karate in America. With the knowledge these On March 6, 2010 I had the privilege to gentlemen have acquired over 30 years of attend the grand opening of Mr. George training with a Martial Arts Genius, “Taika Hansell’s “Oki Sei Kan” - Okinawan Oyata” and their willingness to pass on and Truthful Academy in Gardner, Kansas. share this knowledge, the future of “The Life Along with the grand opening, Mr. Hansell Protection Arts of Okinawa” looks to be hosted Seibushi Stark and Koubushi Gossett opening up. for a seminar. As always, the level of knowledge was amazing. Kicking off the birth of the coalition was the 1st Annual “Ryukyu East Asian Martial On May 1, 2010, I was lucky enough to Arts Coalition” seminar and testing. Looking be able once again to host Seibushi Steve forward to next year already with new levels Stark and Koubushi Bill Gossett for their to come. annual seminar in Springfield, Illinois at the historical “ Route 66 Hotel “. Mission Statement: Responding to the need for substantive martial arts training in It is with great pride that “Unante the world. Kenkyukai Kaiho” has been asked to announce the official formation of Offering multi dimensional and in the Ryukyu East Asian Martial depth instruction in the ancient Arts Coalition. Ryukyuan martial arts. On June 26, 2010 at the Las Striving to achieve courage, Vegas, Nevada Palace Station commitment and strengthening of Hotel, founders Seibushi Steve the soul for every individual who Stark - Hanshi and Koubushi Bill recognizes and walks the Gossett-Hanshi hosted their 1st Ryukyuan martial arts path in life. Annual Seminar and testing. “Exploring New Levels Seminar” May 1, 2010 Springfield, IL On May 1, The knowledge that they have acquired 2010 I had the from “Taika Oyata”, a martial arts genius, is pleasure of beyond words. Over the years I have seen hosting once karate-ka who could perform awe inspiring again Seibushi weapons kata, the key word here is perform. Stark and What makes these two gentlemen special is Koubushi not only can they perform/work a kata, they Gossett for can actually make the movements work. their yearly gathering in Springfield, IL. This event was In the past “Unante Kenkyukai” has held at the historic “Route 66 Hotel”. hosted two seminars a year in the Springfield, The accommodations and staff were top IL area. I am sorry to say, in the future, I will notch and were there to help with anything only be hosting them once a year. So mark we needed. your calendars for May of 2011 for the next time you will be able to train with instructors For me it is always a honor to be able to with this level of knowledge in “Okinawa’s bring to central Illinois, not one, but two Life Protection Arts”. martial artist’s with the knowledge and experience that these two gentlemen have. “Announcing” The grand opening of the Oki Sei Kan dojo in Gardner, Kansas. Translation of Oki Sei Kan is Okinawan Truthful Academy. On March 6, 2010 I had the privilege of attending the grand opening of George Hansell sensei’s dojo. The day was highlighted with a seminar conducted by Seibushi Stark and Koubushi Gossett. Sensei and owner George Hansell, who has 17 years of martial arts experience and 10 years of experience with this ancient form of self defense. Mr. Hansell trains with Hanshi Steve Stark who began his training in Ryukyu Kempo in 1970 as a personal student of Taika Oyata. The Oki Sei Kan offers a complete range of martial arts training in the classic Okinawa style of self defense, including Kempo self defense and karate, Tuite Jitsu, Kyusho Jitsu, Ryukyu Kobudo and more. Ryukyu Kempo Shinkikan Article: "The Aims of Ryukyu Kempo Kata" The martial arts are not merely methods of combat or "sport". It is not the battle of others which is the ultimate aim. It is the inner battle within each of us that is fascinating and challenging. The unification, perfection, and protection of mind, body, and spirit is the ultimate aim. Martial arts are not just fighting, not just childish competition, but art. They should be taken seriously, as they are concerned with the betterment of human lives and the protection of them –– a serious pursuit indeed. To study martial arts is to learn about human tendencies, human nature, the protection of life, and the self. According to Oyata Seiyu Sensei, in his book "RyuTe no Michi" (the Way of Ryukyu hands), the meaning of "Bu" is deeper than some assume. The right side of the character represents "hoko" (spear). The smaller section of the kanji, found on the left, means "to stop". Therefore, the literal meaning of martial arts is "to stop fighting" rather than "combat". Unfortunately, this concept has been misinterpreted. The meaning of the words are rather opposite in the modern world, in both the west and the east. (section 3-19, RyuTe no Michi) My first martial arts teacher, Jeff Runnels Sensei, had an Academy Creed at his Ryugikan Dojo. It reflects the spirit of Ryukyu Kempo superbly… I come to you in peace, offering friendship and respect. I have trained my mind, body, and spirit in the ancient warrior ways of the masters who have gone before me. I bind myself by their code of non-violence. If, however, you choose to raise your hand against me, know that I will use all my resources to protect myself and those that I love. I hope our way can be one of harmony. (Runnels' Martial Arts Academy) The martial arts reveal the character of those who study deeply. The austere training and moral teachings of the Dojo Kun (school guidelines) shape the character of those who study over time. Indeed, maturity must be promoted in the dojo so as to promote self-awareness. Children should be striving to grow into good and mature human beings. Adults should strive to enhance their good qualities, while suppressing the iniquitous side of their nature. This self-awareness also involves that of the body. Through long-term training, one becomes more conscious of their body and how to control its movement. Solid structure comes through kata (form) training and allows for physical self-control. It is easier to effectively control another human being' s movement if one has control over their own structure. Ryukyu Kempo Shinkikan I was recently teaching a student who has good Tuite-jutsu (Okinawan grappling) technique. He can apply his technique on most people and they respond with the predictable response that is expected of that particular type of technique. In addition, he can create a significant pain response in most subjects. However, upon applying his technique on me personally, it was not wholly effective. This is not because he does not understand how the technique works. He had difficulty for 2 reasons: 1) I have had much Tuite-jutsu applied on me and have become flexible and resilient, and 2) once the technique began to be applied, his own structure began to weaken. I believe this is due to a lack of proper kata training. He has had experience applying Tuite on individuals, but has not had the proper kata to guide his own body control and structure. Some people neglect kata training because it does not seem as applicable as two-person practices. This is certainly true to some extent, but kata training is critical for the Karate practitioner to excel at his art. The kata training builds one' s foundation and structure. It nurtures one' s basics and the continued practice of kata enhances and maintains one' s basics. Many Karate schools do spend a significant portion of their training progression on kata. But some are training the right thing for the wrong reasons. They concern themselves with tournament success. This misguided study dilutes the value of kata. Many such schools are not guilty of not practicing enough kata, but they are guilty of not applying the kata. While a bit of competition can be productive and exercise can certainly be beneficial, these aims were never the purpose of kata' s inception. In regards to tournament participation: I believe this to be inherently flawed. Many people who practice Karate and are active in the tournament circuit drastically change the forms for appearance sake. They change the body mechanics in favor of flash over function. This is not justified. The old kata should be preserved. This is one of our duties as practitioners of the ancient way of Okinawan Karate.
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