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An Exploration of Aikido in the Lives of Women Aikidoka
Edith Cowan University Research Online Theses : Honours Theses 1996 Samurai of Gentle Power : An Exploration of Aikido in the Lives of Women Aikidoka Katie Noad Edith Cowan University Follow this and additional works at: https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons Part of the Women's Studies Commons Recommended Citation Noad, K. (1996). Samurai of Gentle Power : An Exploration of Aikido in the Lives of Women Aikidoka. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/707 This Thesis is posted at Research Online. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/707 Edith Cowan University Copyright Warning You may print or download ONE copy of this document for the purpose of your own research or study. The University does not authorize you to copy, communicate or otherwise make available electronically to any other person any copyright material contained on this site. You are reminded of the following: Copyright owners are entitled to take legal action against persons who infringe their copyright. A reproduction of material that is protected by copyright may be a copyright infringement. Where the reproduction of such material is done without attribution of authorship, with false attribution of authorship or the authorship is treated in a derogatory manner, this may be a breach of the author’s moral rights contained in Part IX of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Courts have the power to impose a wide range of civil and criminal sanctions for infringement of copyright, infringement of moral rights and other offences under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Higher penalties may apply, and higher damages may be awarded, for offences and infringements involving the conversion of material into digital or electronic form. -
©Northern Karate Schools 2017
©Northern Karate Schools 2017 NORTHERN KARATE SCHOOLS MASTERS GUIDE – CONTENTS Overview Essay: Four Black Belt Levels and the Title “Sensei” (Hanshi Cezar Borkowski, Founder, Northern Karate Schools) Book Excerpt: History and Traditions of Okinawan Martial Arts (Master Hokama Tetsuhiro) Essay: What is Kata (Kyoshi Michael Walsh) Northern Karate Schools’ Black Belt Kata Requirements Northern Karate Schools’ Kamisa (Martial Family Tree) Article: The Evolution of Ryu Kyu Kobudo (Hanshi Cezar Borkowski, ed. Kyoshi Marion Manzo) Northern Karate Schools’ Black Belt Kobudo Requirements Northern Karate Schools’ Additional Black Belt Requirements ©Northern Karate Schools 2017 NORTHERN KARATE SCHOOLS’ MASTERS CLUB - OVERVIEW In response to unprecedented demand and high retention rates among senior students, Northern Karate Schools Masters Club, an advanced, evolving program, was launched in 1993 by Hanshi Borkowski. Your enrolment in this unique program is a testament to your continued commitment to achieving Black Belt excellence and your devotion to realising personal best through martial arts study. This Masters Club Student Guide details requirements for Shodan to Rokudan students. It contains select articles, essays and book excerpts as well as other information aimed at broadening your understanding of the history, culture and philosophy of the martial arts. Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but to pass on the flame. Gustav Mahler ©Northern Karate Schools 2017 FOUR BLACK BELT LEVELS AND THE TITLE “SENSEI” by Hanshi Cezar Borkowski Karate students and instructors often confuse the terms Black Belt and Sensei. Sensei is commonly used to mean teacher however, the literal translation of the word is one who has gone before. Quite simply, that means an instructor who has experienced certain things and shares what he/she has learned with others - a tour guide along the road of martial arts life. -
Ash's Okinawan Karate
ASH’S OKINAWAN KARATE LOCATION: 610 Professional Drive, Suite 1, Bozeman, Montana 59718 PHONE: 406-994-9194 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.ashsokinawankarate.com INSTRUCTORS: Brian Ash – Roku dan (6th degree Black Belt) Lisa Ash – Yon dan (4th degree Black Belt) Kaitlyn Ash – San dan (3rd degree Black Belt) Karate is an individual endeavor. Each person is taught and advanced according to his/her own ability. Initially, you will learn a basic foundation of karate techniques on which to build. Fundamentals of actual street and sport karate are later incorporated into your training as well as the Isshinryu kata. All classes include stretching and calisthenics. To be effective in karate, you must be in optimum shape. This book lists the minimal testing criteria for each belt level. Your sensei will decide when you are ready for testing, even if you have met the listed criteria. The rank criteria are simply a guide for the student. Practice is very important to prepare yourself for learning and advancement. To be a true black belt, you must not rush through the kyu ranks. Take advantage of that time to practice and improve all techniques and kata. We can never stop learning or improving ourselves. The secret of martial arts success is practice. Like uniforms are required during class representing tradition and equality in students. The main objective of Isshinryu is the perfection of oneself through both physical and mental development. Ash’s Karate combines teaching Isshinryu karate with a well- rounded exercise program. MISSION STATEMENT: To instill confidence, courtesy, and respect while building mental and physical strength, self discipline, balance, focus, endurance and perseverance in students so that they may empower themselves to overcome physical and mental obstacles, build character and unify mind, body and spirit. -
Roots of Shotokan: Funakoshi's Original 15 Kata
Joe Swift About The Author: Joe Swift, native of New York State (USA) has lived in Japan since 1994. He holds a dan-rank in Isshinryu Karatedo, and also currently acts as assistant instructor (3rd dan) at the Mushinkan Shoreiryu Karate Kobudo Dojo in Kanazawa, Japan. He is also a member of the International Ryukyu Karate Research Society and the Okinawa Isshinryu Karate Kobudo Association. He currently works as a translator/interpreter for the Ishikawa International Cooperation Research Centre in Kanazawa. He is also a Contributing Editor for FightingArts.com. Roots Of Shotokan: Funakoshi's Original 15 Kata Part 1- Classification & Knowledge Of Kata Introduction Gichin Funakoshi is probably the best known karate master of the early 20th century and is known by many as the "Father Of Japanese Karate." It was Funakoshi who was first selected to demonstrate his Okinawan art on mainland Japan. In Japan Funakoshi helped build the popularity of his fledgling art and helped it gain acceptance by the all important Japanese organization founded (and sanctioned by the government) to preserve and promote the martial arts and ways in Japan (the Dai Nippon Butokukai). An author of several pioneering books on karate, he was the founder Shotokan karate from which many other styles derived. When Funakoshi arrived in Japan in 1922, he originally taught a total of fifteen kata, although it has been speculated that he probably knew many more. The purpose of this article will be to introduce some of the theories on the possible origins of these kata, provide some historical testimony on them, and try and improve the overall understanding of the roots of Shotokan. -
Personal Development Student Guide
‘ 北剛柔空⼿道 Karate Studio of Utica Personal Development Student Guide UticaKarate.com Karate Studio of Utica Chief Instructor Profile Kyoshi Shihan Efren Reyes Has well over 30 years of experience practicing and teaching martial arts. He began his Karate training at age 19. No stranger to combative arts since he was already experienced in boxing at the time he was introduced to karate by his older brother. He has groomed and continues to mentor many of our blackbelts both near and far. He holds Kyoshi level certification in Goju-Ryu Karate under the late Sensei Urban and Sensei Van Cliff as well as a 3rd Dan in Aikijutsu under Sensei Van Cliff who has also ranked him master level in Chinese Goju-Ryu. Sensei Urban acknowledged Shihan has the mastery and expertise to be recognized as grand master of his own style of Goju-Ryu since he development of Goju-Ryu had evolved to point of growing his own vision and practice of karate unique to Shihan. This is what is practiced and taught at the Utica Karate. He has also studied Wing Chun in later years to further his understanding and perspective of techniques in close quarters. Shihan has promoted Karate-do through his style of Goju-Ryu under North American Goju karate. Shihan has directed many classes and seminars on various subjects’ ranging from basic self defense to meditation. Karate Studio of Utica Black Belt Instructor Profiles Sensei Philip Rosa Mr. Rosa holds the rank of Sensei (5th degree) and has been practicing Goju-Ryu Karate under Shihan Reyes since 1990. -
2019 December
DecSun emberMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mighty Mites 4:30- Mighty Mites 11-12n No Color Belt Class 5:30p Weapons No Tokubetsu Class Dojo Closed Please Make Up Advance 5:30-7p 7:30p-9:00p Weapons 7-8:30p Thanksgiving Your Classes Early Volunteer Setup Tourny at Lincoln Gym at 2-4p loading Weekend in the Month! Sensei Uchiage Arrives mats and equipt at dojo 1:00 Black testing seminar 12:30p 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 No Tokubetsu-2 Combined Mighty Mites 4:30-5:30p Mighty Mites 11-12n Weapons Please Make Up Advance 5:30-7p 12n-1:30p Color Belts 35th Winter IN HOUSE No Weapons Tokubetsu 5-7 7:30p-9:00p Your Classes Early Promotion Ceremony Lincoln High School in the Month! White/yellow/All 7:15p Promotion Testing 2pm Referee Judges 8:45am Grand March 9:30a White & Yellow, Orange and Up Combined testing 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Tokubetsu-2 9-11am Weapons Mighty Mites 4:30-5:30p Mighty Mites 11-12n Advance 5:30-7p 7:30p-9:00p Please Make Up Your 12n-1:30p Color Belts Classes Early in the Weapons 7-8:30p LEADERSHIP Final No Tokubetsu Month! mtg for Year 11-1pm Annual Christmas Talent Show Party 4-8pm at Carson Oaks Community Church 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Tokubetsu-2 9-11a Dojo Closed Dojo Closed Dojo Closed Mighty Mites 11-12n Weapons Christmas Eve Christmas Day Mighty Mites 4:30-5:30p 12n-1:30p Color Belts Advance 5:30-7p 7:30p-9:00p Tokubetsu 5-7p Weapons 7-8:30p 29 30 31 1 2 29 30 Tokubetsu-2 9-11a Weapons Dojo Closed Dojo Closed Dojo Open 7:30p-9:00p First Class of 2020! 2019 Tibon’s Goju Gazette www.tibonkarate.com December 2019 Tournaments & Events This Year th Tibon’s Goju Ryu 35th Winter IN HOUSE Invitational Karate Tibon’s Goju Ryu 35 Annual Winter IN HOUSE Championships Sunday December 8th, 2019 Lincoln High School. -
UMA HISTÓRIA DO KARATE-DO NO RIO GRANDE DO SUL: De Arte Marcial a Prática Esportiva
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Escola de Educação Física Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano UMA HISTÓRIA DO KARATE-DO NO RIO GRANDE DO SUL: de arte marcial a prática esportiva Tiago Oviedo Frosi Orientadora: Profa. Dra. Janice Zarpellon Mazo Porto Alegre, 2012 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Escola de Educação Física Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano UMA HISTÓRIA DO KARATE-DO NO RIO GRANDE DO SUL: de arte marcial a prática esportiva Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada pelo estudante Tiago Oviedo Frosi como pré-requisito para obtenção do título de Mestre em Ciências do Movimento Humano da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Orientadora: Profa. Dra. Janice Zarpellon Mazo Porto Alegre, 2012 Tiago Oviedo Frosi UMA HISTÓRIA DO KARATE-DO NO RIO GRANDE DO SUL: de arte marcial a prática esportiva BANCA EXAMINADORA Prof. Dr. Rui Manuel Proença de Campos Garcia Faculdade de Desporto da Universidade do Porto, Portugal Prof. Dr. Mauro Luiz Pozatti Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina da UFRGS Prof. Dr. Alberto Reinaldo Reppold Filho Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano da UFRGS Prof. Dr. Alberto de Oliveira Monteiro Escola de Educação Física da UFRGS CONCEITO FINAL: A Aprovado em 26 de outubro de 2012. O Caminho é mostrado em cinco anéis, cada um tratando de um aspecto diferente. São eles: Terra, Água, Fogo, Vento e Vazio. O corpo do Caminho da Estratégia sob o ponto de vista da minha escola Ichi está explicado no Livro da Terra. É difícil chegar a compreender o verdadeiro Caminho somente por meio da Arte da Espada. -
The Evolution of Karate: the Evolution of Karate
The Evolution of Karate: From Secret Martial Art to Worldwide Cultural Sport Supervisor: Professor Matsui Kantaro from the International Budo University, Japan Filip Swennen Filip Swennen Dedicated to Sayaka For being my everything, because without her I would be nothing. In Remembrance of Jan Taverniers 1 Filip Swennen Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Foreword Patrick McCarthy 4 Jos Robert 6 Joe Swift 7 Hokama Shungan (Tetsuhiro) 8 Acknowledgements 10 Introduction: What this book is and isn`t 12 1. Okinawa 14 1.1. Okinawa today 14 1.2. From Ryūkyū to Okinawa: a historical overview 14 1.2.1. Ryūkyū 14 1.2.2. Okinawa: The `Japanization` of the Ryūkyū 16 1.3. Conlclusion 17 2. The name: `karate` 19 2.1. Karatedō(空手道) 19 2.2. From `Ti` to `karatedō` 19 2.2.1. In the beginning there was `Ti` 19 2.2.2. `Tōdi`: under the influence of China 20 2.2.3. `Karate`: under the influence of Japan 22 2.3. Conclusion 24 3. Competition 25 3.1. Today`s competition format 25 3.1.1. `Light contact` competition 25 3.1.1.1. Scoring system 26 3.1.2. `Full contact` competition 28 3.1.2.1. Scoring system 29 3.2. From no competitions to world championships 30 3.2.1. Okinawa`s kakedameshi 30 3.2.2. The development of `sport` karate 31 3.2.2.1. The birth of `sundome` or `point karate` 3.2.2.2. Back to the roots: `full contact` 33 2 Filip Swennen 3.3. Conclusion 34 4. -
Western Bushido: the American Invention of Asian Martial Arts
WESTERN BUSHIDO: THE AMERICAN INVENTION OF ASIAN MARTIAL ARTS A Dissertation by JARED TYLER MIRACLE Submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies of Texas A&M University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Chair of Committee, Thomas A. Green Committee Members, D. Bruce Dickson J. Lawrence Mitchell Vaughn Bryant Head of Department, Cynthia Werner December 2014 Major Subject: Anthropology Copyright 2014 Jared Tyler Miracle ABSTRACT Prior to the Second World War, very few Americans were aware that martial arts existed outside of the Olympic institutions (e.g. boxing and wrestling) and it wasn’t until the 1960s and 1970s that Asian martial culture became mainstream in the English- speaking world. This changed when a group of dedicated, unorthodox Westerners applied themselves to the study and dissemination of East Asian martial arts, soon raising their popularity to its current level. This project explores the social and cultural process whereby the martial arts were imbued with a violent nationalist rhetoric in Japan before World War II and came to be a part of daily life in the United States in the decades that followed. Central ideas in this process are the creation of an imagined and exotic Asia and discourses of masculinity as they are negotiated within the larger framework of transforming American society. Source material for this contextual cultural analysis includes archival and interview data as well as popular publications, films, and other multimedia in addition to standard library research. By merging these three methods, it is possible to develop a well-rounded picture of trends in society over time and, in particular, how the folk history of any one group has influenced the broader zeitgeist. -
Intro.Chp:Corel VENTURA
Diane Skoss initially went to Japan in 1987 to further her study of aikido. Her path has led in some surprising (at least to her) directions, and she now trains in several classical and modern martial arts. For six years she was managing editor of Aikido Journal; her responsibilities there also included book design and production. In 1996 she founded her own publishing company, Koryu Books. This is her first publication. 10 Koryu Bujutsu Introduction: Keiko Shokon Diane Skoss Explore the Old “By exploring the old, one becomes able to understand the new.” Kato Takashi, headmaster of the Tatsumi-ryu, draws on Confucius to describe the value of the classical martial arts in today’s society. In a similar vein, my own teacher’s teacher, Nishioka Tsuneo, has as his motto, “Keiko shokon: Reflect deeply on the past, decide what to do now, then do it,” urging us to connect our studies of ancient arts with decisive action in our daily lives. The stream of the koryu bujutsu, or classical martial traditions, flows down to us across more than four cen- turies, and provides a unique vehicle for both reflecting on the past and actualizing the present. Training in the classical martial arts takes place within the context of a time-honored and very Japanese social structure that has at its center the transmission of tradition. These arts can be thought of as living his- tory, preserving principles of combat and details of etiquette of an era long past. Yet they also serve a multitude of purposes in our modern world, ranging from “spiritual forging” to the cultivation of skills that are practical despite the archaic weapons employed. -
Titles and Degrees in Karate
TITLES AND DEGREES IN KARATE Claims of rank in Karate should be taken with a grain of salt. Recently I was at a dinner party where a karate student asked me what black belt degree I held in karate. When I told her I was a Nidan (second degree), I could see the disappointment in her face; how could a man study karate for more than three decades and only be a nidan. It reminded me of another dinner party in 1942 Kyoto, Japan. An envelope containing money was pushed across the table to Chojun Miyagi. As he passed it the man said, “Ippitsu onegai shimasu.” Ippitsu meaning ‘a brush stroke,’ this was clearly a request for Miyagi Sensei to grant members of this group black belt ranks. Miyagi Sensei, who in any case disliked the concept of ranks, immediately pushed the envelope away stating that he could not comply with the request. He was greatly angered by this and returned to Okinawa never to visit Kyoto (or Japan) again saying, “I believe that once dan ranks in karate are awarded, it will inevitably lead to trouble. The ranking system will lead to discrimination within karate and karate-ka (karate practitioners) will be judged by their rank and not their character. It will create ‘inferior’ and ‘superior’ strata within the karate community and lead to discrimination between people.” For these reasons Miyagi Sensei awarded ranks to no one, neither Okinawan nor Japanese. It was only after his death in 1953, and the establishment of the Okinawan Karate Federation in 1956, that a dan ranking system was introduced on Okinawa. -
A Conversation with Daito-Ryu's Other Child
A Conversation with Daito-ryu’s Other Child by Ellis Amdur posted in Aikido Journal #101 (1994) Over the past six months, I have had the honor to be invited to teach both kenjutsu and aikido at the Pacific Rim Martial Arts Academy, a school which offers instruction in hapkido, tae kwon do, judo, and aikido. The school is headed by Quanjan Nim (3rd generation Grandmaster) James Garrison of the Ju Sool Kwan hapkido tradition. The headquarters of the Ju Sool Kwan is in Korea. It is asserted by practitioners of this art that the founder, Yong Sool Choi, studied Daito-ryu under Sokaku Takeda. Unfortunately, no records have been located to substantiate this assertion, and it may well be that none will ever be found. First of all, due to Japan’s former colonization of Korea, many historical records were lost or destroyed. Secondly, according to Mr. Garrison, the Korean people generally do not have as strong an affinity for maintaining tradition unchanged, or even maintaining records of traditions as do the Japanese martial schools. Korean martial arts have, instead, maintained themselves as syncretic entities, absorbing and adapting new influences in each generation, attempting to establish themselves as viable in their chosen environment Viability is determined by such factors as combat effectiveness, political influence, financial standing, social standing of the participants, and changes in fashion. All this makes the world of Korean martial arts one of constant ferment, showing some of the best and worst traits of martial arts practice. On the down side, inflated ranks, even rank for sale, are rife, and political maneuvering among the practitioners occurs at all levels.