Aloha Rei (^^)

From L to R, Mrs. Tamura, Tamura Sensei, Rei, Isabelle, Steve, Yachiyo

    Last night, after the usual Pokemon practice,  was an impromtu session ala Kyokushin Style with Rei and some members from Gitokukai Dojo. Rei was in Hawaii studying English and had recently joined Gitokukai on his first experience with Karate. A very conscientious student who practicec diligently. He entered and placed in his first karate tournament just about a month or so ago. We will all miss his smile and energy.

   I hope that he will find a Dojo in Japan to continue his training. 継続は力なり。Strength through Perserverence. Best of luck to Rei! OSU!



We're back! (^^)

Hmmmm, time for One Point Lessons!

http://youtu.be/ku3aV2OijaI

Kihon Jodan Uke

Been away from the video camera for a while. Well, we're back. I've decided to start a series of Kihon  in line with the curriculum of Kimura Dojo. The recent bout with pneumonia has really limited my ability to breathe under heavy physical activity. It is expected to take at leasrt 6 months for my lungs to return to "normal". As such I want to leave my Shinhandai, Shidoins and students with a video guide on the principles of the Kimura Dojo curriculum. If it was 360 yen per dollar I would be flying to Japan on a quarterly basis. Gahahahaha (^^) But alas, no relief in sight.

For those watching the videos, please remember it is on our Kihon and its principles. Naturally Kumite and Self Defense maai is different. Additional vidoes will be made adressing the implementation of Kihon in Self Defense and Kumite. Meanwhile enjoy the video. None of the Vidoes are made with lengthly rehersals and are made on the spot. I think that it more realistic. If your kihon doesn't work "on the spot" then you're in trouble. (^^)

OSU!押忍！

Shihan Lowe Memorial Practice

Some photos from the Memorial Keiko held at Ala Moana Beach Park on Saturday morning, September 1,  2011.  Tony and William, that's right next to the same area we practiced at!

The weather was beautiful and prefect for the session.

 Aloha Shihan Lowe. Osu!

Mokuso

Combinations

Canada, Australia and Hawaii participants

Hawaii Group

Shihans with Babara Lowe

Aloha Shihan Lowe, OSU

      Yachiyo and I attended Shihan Lowe's funeral today. It was very moving ceremony with many well known karatekas in attendance. The Canadian delegation in their bright red blazers, the Hawaii Shihans and Senseis in their dark blue blazers stood out making the ceremony special Kyokushin style.



Many local Karate Senseis were here to say theor farewells. Shihan Correigal from Canada gave a moving tribute to Shihan Lowe and family members gave insight to Shihan Lowe as a loving and caring husband and parent.  Michael, Shihan Lowe's son, placed his father's black belt on his casket.
       The Burial Service was held at Nuuanu Mortuary and Gardens under the bright Hawaiian sun. It was closed with Matsui Kancho leading all in a Chudan Tsuki farewell.
        Shihan Lowe is now with Oyama Sosai and looking over Kyokushinkai's future.

Aloha Shihan Lowe.... OSU!

PC Problems

        SORRY FOLKS, HAVING PROBLEMS UPLOADING MY VIDEOS! PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE THIS NON-GEEK TRIES TO GET THE PC FIXED. I KEEP GETTING THIS SILVERLIGHT MESSAGE WHICH FREEZES THE COMPUTER. GAAAAH! PROBABLY HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH NETFLIX. 

      MEANWHILE, PLEASE ENJOY THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE. (^^)

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC3158382%2F&h=xAQBJYxT9AQCC-D0sBietHlluWd1rt0C2V4-CdHS2al6iXA

Recommended Reading

      I came across this article in the Karate Thoughts blog by Charles Goodin.  A very good and inspiring article which I recommend to all. Enjoy (^^)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3158382/

Update (^^)

(^^) Aloha everyone! It has been awhile since I last posted. We just had our annual promotion test yesterday. I had the video camera all set up but.........forgot to push the record button. Oh well,
The kids and mommies all did well. We will passing out new belts at the next class.
It seems as though both Yachiyo and I have caught a cold. With my recent pneumonia episode, I really need to make sure it doesn't get worse! Should be back to normal next weekend with the Monthly newsletter and One Point Lessons.

OSU!