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November 2005 - National Koshiki Championships

November 2005 - Queensland Day camp

October 2005 – Koshiki State Championships

October 2005 (01/10/2005) New A.S.K.A. Website Launch!

October 2005 (01/10/2005) Thankyou Sensei Mark Slingo

November 2005

NATIONAL KOSHIKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

Australian Shorinjiryu Karatedo was strongly represented at the recent National Championships of the Australian Koshiki Association, held in Tamworth on 13 November.

Members from the Shorinjiryu Seiryukan (Burpengary), Shorinjiryu Kensuukan (Coonabarabran), Shorinjiryu Shishikai (Brisbane South) and Shorinjiryu Kengokai (Sydney) dojos participated as competitors and officials on the day.

Key results for Shorinjiryu members included the following

• James Bowden (Shorinjiryu Kensuukan) - 1st Place Male 10/11 Years Kumite, Competed in Kata
• Sam Bowden (Shorinjiryu Kensuukan) - Competed in Kata and Kumited
• Amanda Bugden (Shorinjiryu Seiryukan) - 2nd Place 16-17 Female Kumite, competed 16-17 Female Kata
• Trevor Casini (Shorinjiryu Kensuukan) - 1st Place Male Middleweight Kumite, 2nd Place Senior Male Open Kata
• Shane Fletcher (Shorinjiryu Shishikai) - Competed in Kata and Kumite
• Tony Fletcher (Shorinjiryu Shishikai) - 5th Place Male Open Kata
• Dean McKernan (Shorinjiryu Kensuukan) - 4th Place Male Middleweight Kumite, Competed in Kata
• Eva Rickert (Shorinjiryu Kensuukan) - 1st Place Female 16/17 Kumite
• Johannes Rickert (Shorinjiryu Kensuukan) - 1st Place Male Lightweight Kumite, competed in Kata
• Jason Romer (Shorinjiryu Shishikai) - 4th Place Male Open Kata, 2nd Place Mens Cruiserweight Kumite

Tashi Des Paroz (Shorinjiryu Kengokai) was Chief Referee for the tournament, whilst Renshi Jim Griffin (Shorinjiryu Seiryukan), Renshi Max Estens (Shorinjiryu Kensuukan), Tashi Lesley Griffin (Shorinjiryu Seiryukan), Tashi Graeme Bowden (Shorinjiryu Kensuukan) and Sensei Tony Fletcher (Shorinjiryu Shishikai) all acted as referees and judges on the day.  Tashi Graeme Bowden was re-certified as a National Referee, whilst Sensei Tony Fletcher was promoted to the level of National Judge.

Renshi Jim Griffin was elected as National President of the Australian Koshiki Association.

Congratulations to all involved.

November 2005
 
NOVEMBER CAMP AND TRAINING

November 26th and 27th saw Instructors and Students from Shorinjiryu Torakai, Shorinjiryu Torakan, Shorinjiryu Seiryukan and Shorinjiryu Kensuikai (Innisfail) gather in Kallangur for a seniors training session and day camp. A kyu grading was held following the day camp.

The Seniors Training Session (Saturday)

A 2 hour training session was helpful for the Seniors who assembled at the Shorinjiryu Seiryukan Dojo. We revised Naihanchin Waza and Sankakutobi Shodan Ichi and the session was appreciated by all who attended.

The Day Camp (Sunday)

Following a warm up, Sensei Anne Aylward began the day with an interesting session of self-defence against knife attacks. This was followed by Shihan Jim Griffin’s Kata Kusanku for the seniors and Sensei Luisa Colman, Amanda Bugden and Kylie Fletcher taking the juniors through Kata Naihanchin Yon.

The next session was dedicated to Shishiryu No Bo for the seniors (Shihan Jim) and Randori Renshu Ichi for the juniors (Sensei Lesley Griffin).

Following a short water break (it was 31C and very humid) the seniors progressed to Randori Naihanchin Waza and Kata Sankakutobi (Shihan Jim and Sensei Lesley) while the juniors tackled kata Ananku and Kata Gorin No Bo (Amanda and Kylie).

It was time for the Kyu gradings and once again the standard was high, we were all proud of the standard of those grading, they were:-

Kylie Fletcher to 2nd Kyu
Shane Fletcher to 2nd Kyu
Nick McGrory to 4th Kyu
Shannan Armstrong to 6th Kyu
Michael Bishop to 7th Kyu
Joshua Peell to 8th Kyu
Belinda Peell to 8th Kyu
Paul McDonnell to 8th Kyu
James Bishop to 8th Kyu

October 2005
 
October 2005 – Koshiki State Championships

Sunday October 30th saw 6 Seiryukan and 8 Torakai students and competing in the Queensland Koshiki Championships, three for the first time. They all performed well and we are proud of all of them.

John McDonnell, Seiryukan, (2nd place) Over 35 YO Kata performed a nice Ananku and will be better now that the first tournament is under his belt.

Amanda Bugden, Seiryukan, performed Seisan for the first time at a tournament as she has only recently learned this complicated Kata, did well and will improve a she learns more about this Kata. Amanda fought well in the 16-17 YO Kumite and achieved (1st place), this was probably Amanda’s best kumite effort so far and she will improve from here.

Shannan Armstrong, Seiryukan, competed in the 10-11 YO modified rules kata (2nd place) and kumite (2nd place) then backed up for the points competition and won it (1st place). He really enjoyed himself and would have competed in any division if he was allowed.

Nick McGrory, Seiryukan, (2nd place) in 10-11 YO modified rules Kata, he did well and is always keen.

Michael Bishop, Seiryukan, (2nd place) in 8-9 YO modified rules Kata and (1st place) in modified rules Kumite did well and really enjoyed his first tournament.

James Bishop, Seiryukan, ( 2nd place) in 6-7 YO modified rules Kata and (       place) in modified rules Kumite also did well and couldn’t get the smile from his face.

Sensei Tony Fletcher performed Seisan in the open Black Belt Kata division for the first time.

Sensei Jason Romer performed Bassai in the open Black Belt Kata division gaining (3rd place) with his Bassai. He also fought well in the open cruiser weight division for a (2nd place)

Kyran Findlater competed in the 16-17 YO Kumite event, winning his first fight but was beaten by a better fighter on the day in his second fight. (3rd place)

Mathia Matakovic fought with courage in his 16-17 YO Kumite division, overcoming breathing problems to lose a good fight.

Kylie Fletcher performed well in her Kata and Kumite divisions, gaining (2nd place) in 16-17 YO Kumite and (1st place) in her Kata division.

Shane Fletcher also competed well in his Kata division and gained (1st place) in his 16-17 YO Kumite division. Shane fought well and deserved his win.

Jye Beauclerc gained (2nd place) in his Kumite division and (3rd place) in his Kata division.

Sammy Sciacca gained (2nd place) in his Kata division.

Congratulations to all.

October 2005
(01/10/2005)
New A.S.K.A. Website Launch!

THANK YOU TO FLAMING YETI WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

As you can see, our new A.S.K.A website is up and running. So thanks to Tom, Damo and the team from Flaming Yeti Website Development for their great job in re-constructing our web site. It's great to have a Karate web site designed by Karateka, it is so much easier to communicate your thoughts.

If you need website help contact Tom Griffin - tom@flamingyeti.com or check out their site: www.flamingyeti.com

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October 2005
(01/10/2005)
Thankyou Sensei Mark Slingo.

A special thank you to Sensei Mark for his efforts over the past years in designing and maintaining our former web site. We really appreciate your efforts.

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