YKI Newsletter 2013Q3
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Yoshukai Karate International Fall 2013 In this issue: nake nake S Upcoming Events ............................................ 1 Dojo News ........................................................ 2 YKI Tournament Standings ............................. 5 ear of the the of ear Camp Photos .................................................... 6 Y 2013 Year of the Snake Event Schedule .................................................... 10 Upcoming Events Yoshukai Karate International would like to thank everyone who Weapons Clinic supported this year’s Tai Kai (summer camp) either in person or October 19, 2013 in sprit. The camp was a great success thanks to all of you. We 1:00 to 4:00 pm Suncoast Yoshukai have already started planning next year’s event. We would James P. Gills Family YMCA especially like to thank those of you that came early and stayed 8411 Photonics Drive New Port Richey, Florida after the camp to help out. Your assistance took a lot of pressure (727) 375-9622 off Mrs. McClernan who devotes countless hours of her time to For more information: Mike Mendelson (727) 376-1760 coordinate this event each year. [email protected] We would also like to thank everyone who supported the Bamboo Dojo Invitational Tournament in August. This was the th Pre-test Training 20 Anniversary of the Mr. Matthews’ tournament and the official November 16, 2013 kick-off for the Yoshukai Tournament Circuit. The circuit 1:00 to 4:00 pm consists of 4 tournaments, 2 Yoshukai tournaments (Bamboo The Bamboo Dojo Dojo Invitational sponsored by Mr. Matthews and Port Orange 2111 - 14th Ave Vero Beach, Florida Yoshukai sponsored by Mr. Myers) and 2 Goju tournaments (772) 770-2491 (“The Battle of the Ridge” in Lake Wales and Mr. Bill Wahne’s For more information: John Matthews (772) 234-1512 tournament in Palm Bay). For those of you not competing in the [email protected] circuit, YKI could still use your support at the tournaments as February 2, 2013 timekeepers, scorekeepers and judges. Your support would be Cross Training TYKI Dojo 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM greatly appreciated both by the organization as well as the TYKI Dojo Winter Testing sponsoring dojos. January 11, 2014 Sears Town Mall Photos of the 2013 Tai Kai and the Bamboo Dojo Tournament 3550 S. Washington Ave. 1:00 to 4:00 pm TYKI Dojo have been posted on the YKI website under the ‘PHOTOS’ link. Titusville, FL Sears Town Mall We’ve included just a sample in this issue of the newsletter. For more information: 3550 S. Washington Ave. Ricky Copeland (321) 794-2789 Titusville, Florida Please visit the website and take a look! Alan Drysdale (321) 269-2394 For more information: Ricky Copeland (321) 794-2789 Our next event is a weapons training in New Port Richey on [email protected] October 19th, 2013. The focus will be on bo, sai, tonfa, and nunchaku. Hope to see you there! Yoshukai Karate International Fall 2013 Yoshukai Karate International is proud to announce the promotion of Michael H. McClernan, Kyoshi to the rank of Hachi Dan (8th Dan). McClernan Sensei was promoted on Friday evening, July 19th, 2013 during a presentation ceremony held at the 2013 Tai Kai. The event was sanctified by a joint proclamation of the Yoshukai Karate International Testing Board recognizing McClernan Sensei for his outstanding leadership and dedication to the Yoshukai Karate International organization. During the ceremony, McClernan Sensei was presented with a beautiful handcrafted kakijiku (hanging scroll), a unique piece of artwork commissioned in Japan by a local artisan. The kakijiku is constructed entirely by hand of silk brocade and fine paper and features a hand painted calligraphy inscription (in kanji) that reads: In addition, the board presented McClernan Sensei with a set of Michael H. McClernan, Kyoshi, 8th Dan handcrafted hanko stamps from Japan In deep appreciation for your outstanding displaying his name and rank in leadership and dedication so generously given in Japanese kanji. Fellow board members also presented several other unique support of Yoshukai Karate International gifts. Mr. Tiger Moore, long-time friend and colleague presented a rare antique hanko stamp. On behalf of the Titusville Dojo, Mr. Copeland and Ms. Farrell presented a beautiful granite stone engraved with the Yoshukai Karate International symbols and Mr. John Matthews presented a wonderful wishing bowl on behalf of the Bamboo Dojo. And finally, Mr. Bob Bush presented a vintage bottle of Bushmills “Black Bush” and Mr. John Alford and Mr. Pat Fletcher presented finely handcrafted whiskey. 2 Yoshukai Karate International Fall 2013 Yoshukai Karate International is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Eddie Machen to 6th Dan. Mr. Machen was recently appointed a position on th the Yoshukai Karate International Board of 6 Kyu Directors. Hali Toreihi Mr. Machen started training in the mid 1970’s with 1st Kyu Mr. Randy Caine at the Sylacauga Karate School. Collin Yeager Before he began studying martial arts, Mr. Machen John Mitchell actually had the blind luck of meeting Yamamoto Sensei while he was visiting the Sylacauga Karate 1st Dan dojo. Mr. Machen had stopped by to observe the class and was leaning up Jay Holland against the wall with his arms crossed. Yamamoto Sensei walked over to him, slammed a forearm into his chest and said, “do not cross your arms - you get Rayna Herringdine hit!" It made such an impression on Mr. Machen that he joined the class. He Kaila Kelly trained off and on for several years before making brown belt in late 80s and nd then black belt in the early 90’s. Shortly 2 Dan after receiving his black belt, Mr. Anna Kelly Machen took over the Sylacauga Karate Arian Ryan School when Mr. Randy Caine relocated Ray Tainui to Texas. Mr. Machen operated the rd Sylacauga Karate School for 20 years 3 Dan before passing it on to his top students Lara Drondoski and is a tremendous asset to our Michael Pienciak organization. CONGRATULATIONS! Lincoln Seiffert 4th Dan Jason Herringdine Yoshukai Karate International Board of Directors would like to extend a special THANK YOU to Mr. Rick Polland Sensei (Maryland) for his expertise 6th Dan and assistance with the procurement of the kakijiku that was presented to Eddie Machen McClernan Sensei during his promotion ceremony. Mr. Polland is the owner of the SwordStore.com and represents many of the finest smiths (Toshyo) and 8th Dan artisans of swords and iaito in Japan today. The SwordStore.com also provides Michael McClernan sword restoration services and a full range of products for both the martial artist and the collector. They are committed to providing uncompromising integrity, thoroughness to detail and to selling only the best equipment available. Mr. Polland has also been studying various budo since 1968 and iaido and jodo since 1974. He is one of the leading jodo experts in the United States. Visit the SwordStore (www.swordstore.com) on the web to learn more about their products and services. 3 21 Yoshukai Karate International Fall 2013 On Saturday, July 20th, 2013, Mike Foster Sensei and his family made a special guest appearance at the 2013 Tai Kai. Foster Sensei is the founder of the Yoshukai International Karate Association (YIKA) and is credited for bringing Yoshukai Karate to the United States. Foster Sensei began his training during the late 1950’s at the Itazuke Air Force base in Japan. He later received senior rank from Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose and Mamorou Yamamoto in the mid 1960’s. In 1966 through 1969 he was the undefeated United States Karate kumite champion. In the mid 1970’s, Foster Sensei established the Yoshukai International Karate Association (YIKA). The association would later grow to include portions of the United States, Canada, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. In 1990, Mr. Foster formed the Yoshukai International Karate Association’s testing board to provide a standardized system for ranking dan grades. The board’s Executive Director, Michael H. McClernan along with a testing board consisting of senior dan grades worked together to establish the kata and kumite standards currently in effect today. After twenty- seven years of holding the rank of 7th Dan, Sensei Foster was promoted to the rank of Ku Dan (9th degree black belt) and given the title of Hanshi (Master Instructor) at a ceremony on May 17, 2003 in Titusville FL. The rank and title were bestowed by the Shihan and Renshi classes of Mike Foster's Yoshukai International Karate Association. Yoshukai International Karate Association is a direct descendant of Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose (Chito-Ryu). Foster Sensei trained with Mamorou Yamamoto Sensei under Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose and is celebrated for taking that knowledge and evolving the art with his own personal style. In 2008, the testing board established Yoshukai Karate International (YKI), a “not-for-profit” corporation whose mission is to preserve and promote the history and traditions of Yoshukai Karate while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, family values and the fair and equitable treatment of all members. As we continue on our journey we are building on the works of the great masters who have come before us. 4 Yoshukai Karate International Fall 2013 Bamboo Dojo Tournament Results Division Place Total Name Dojo Age Belt Kata Kumite Kobudo Points CJ Eiswerth Vero Beach 8 yrs Green 1st 1st 1st 11 Isis le-Tolbert Vero Beach 10 yrs (F) Green 1st 1st 1st 11 Parker Bledsoe Port Orange 11 yrs Brown 1st 1st 1st 11 Jeremy Crawford Port Orange Adult Brown 1st 2nd 1st 10 Ricky Knight Titusville Adult Brown 2nd 1st