Karate Tournament Results
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Jake Winters
1st Place Novice Kata
2nd Place Novice Sparring
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Sunday, June 1, 2014
June 2014 Newletter
JUDGING WORKSHOP
Thursday May 29th at the Elmdale Community Center we had class With Mr. Pina's and Mr. Caldwell's students on judging. The under belt students worked on the proper etiquette on how to bow in and address the judges. The brown and black belts worked on judging empty hand, weapons and team kata for pee-wee, junior and adult students. This workshop was well attended with over fifteen brown and black belts pampty hand, weapons, team and musical kata. The adult brown and black belts will be learning and working on how to judge and score the students by age and rank. (You must know a complete kata in order to participate.) The next work shop is tentatively scheduled for August and we will be working on judging point sparring. A huge thanks goes out to Mr. Caldwell and his students who hosted this event.
FIESTA EXHIBITION
American Karate was invited to perform during the Fiesta at Our Lady of Guadalupe in South Hutchinson on Saturday, May 31st. I want to that everyone that made it out for the event. I think the crowd enjoyed what they saw.
COMING SOON!!!
KARATE & FITNESS
We are still looking for an Aerobics Instructor that has experience in multiple disciplines including step, conventional, kettle bell, zumba and other aerobic exercise. The more versatile your skill set the better. If you are upbeat, high energy and interested in joining our team contact me at 620-665-3800 or email americankarate1@prodigy.net for more information. I currently have an aerobic kickboxing boot camp in the works for later this summer.
Mr. Williams, Owner/Instructor
SUMMER HOURS
We are now in summer hours for the Adult classes. From June 1st through August 31st all adult classes will be combined and there will be no Adult Class on Wednesday evenings. Youth and specialty classes will remain the same.
SUMMER HOURS
We are now in summer hours for the Adult classes. From June 1st through August 31st all adult classes will be combined and there will be no Adult Class on Wednesday evenings. Youth and specialty classes will remain the same.
SUMMER HOURS
JUNE 1st THROUGH AUGUST 31st
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
5:30 - 6:30 Musical/Team Kata Monday Ages 6-Over
5:30 - 6:30 Weapons Class Wednesday Purple-Above
6:30 - 7:30 Youth Intermediate M&W Ages 6-12
7:30 - 8:30 Adult Open Class Ages 13 - Over
5:30 - 6:15 Youth Novice T&Th Ages 6-12
6:30 - 8:00 Adult Open Class T&Th 13 - Over
SPIRIT WEEK
It is that time of year again. Spirit Week is the last week of the month. This is a great time when all of the AKMS students are together for a week of hard work. Classes will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Black Belts will be on Friday. Saturday afternoon will be our annual school picnic and awards. The school will provide the burgers and dogs. We ask that the families bring a side dish of your choice of fruit, vegetables and desert.
TOURNAMENTS
Sam Price’s Summer Kick Off
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Kansas National Guard 11th and Severence Street
Hutchinson, Kansas
CONTACT: Sam or Jessica Price 620-669-9051
Roy Miller’s Great Plains Karate Challenge
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Kansas State University-Salina
2310 Centennial Road
Salina, Kansas
CONTACT: Roy Miller 785-493-0257
KANSAS SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES
Saturday July 12, 2014
Christ the King Church 25th and Wanamaker
Topeka, Kansas
CONTACT: Tony Mielenz, 785-554-4220, anthonymielenz@yahoo.com
The Sunflower State Games in Topeka is the largest amateur multi sport event in Kansas conducted annually in July. The martial arts games are scheduled the second weekend of July on the 12th. This year we want as many of our students to attend as possible. I hope as many of you can make the trip to Topeka in July. You can pre-register online. If you are going up the night before you may want to make your reservations now. We recommend the Club House Inn.
Mr. Williams, Chief Instructor
Thursday May 29th at the Elmdale Community Center we had class With Mr. Pina's and Mr. Caldwell's students on judging. The under belt students worked on the proper etiquette on how to bow in and address the judges. The brown and black belts worked on judging empty hand, weapons and team kata for pee-wee, junior and adult students. This workshop was well attended with over fifteen brown and black belts pampty hand, weapons, team and musical kata. The adult brown and black belts will be learning and working on how to judge and score the students by age and rank. (You must know a complete kata in order to participate.) The next work shop is tentatively scheduled for August and we will be working on judging point sparring. A huge thanks goes out to Mr. Caldwell and his students who hosted this event.
FIESTA EXHIBITION
American Karate was invited to perform during the Fiesta at Our Lady of Guadalupe in South Hutchinson on Saturday, May 31st. I want to that everyone that made it out for the event. I think the crowd enjoyed what they saw.
COMING SOON!!!
KARATE & FITNESS
We are still looking for an Aerobics Instructor that has experience in multiple disciplines including step, conventional, kettle bell, zumba and other aerobic exercise. The more versatile your skill set the better. If you are upbeat, high energy and interested in joining our team contact me at 620-665-3800 or email americankarate1@prodigy.net for more information. I currently have an aerobic kickboxing boot camp in the works for later this summer.
Mr. Williams, Owner/Instructor
SUMMER HOURS
We are now in summer hours for the Adult classes. From June 1st through August 31st all adult classes will be combined and there will be no Adult Class on Wednesday evenings. Youth and specialty classes will remain the same.
SUMMER HOURS
We are now in summer hours for the Adult classes. From June 1st through August 31st all adult classes will be combined and there will be no Adult Class on Wednesday evenings. Youth and specialty classes will remain the same.
SUMMER HOURS
JUNE 1st THROUGH AUGUST 31st
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
5:30 - 6:30 Musical/Team Kata Monday Ages 6-Over
5:30 - 6:30 Weapons Class Wednesday Purple-Above
6:30 - 7:30 Youth Intermediate M&W Ages 6-12
7:30 - 8:30 Adult Open Class Ages 13 - Over
5:30 - 6:15 Youth Novice T&Th Ages 6-12
6:30 - 8:00 Adult Open Class T&Th 13 - Over
SPIRIT WEEK
It is that time of year again. Spirit Week is the last week of the month. This is a great time when all of the AKMS students are together for a week of hard work. Classes will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Black Belts will be on Friday. Saturday afternoon will be our annual school picnic and awards. The school will provide the burgers and dogs. We ask that the families bring a side dish of your choice of fruit, vegetables and desert.
TOURNAMENTS
Sam Price’s Summer Kick Off
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Kansas National Guard 11th and Severence Street
Hutchinson, Kansas
CONTACT: Sam or Jessica Price 620-669-9051
Roy Miller’s Great Plains Karate Challenge
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Kansas State University-Salina
2310 Centennial Road
Salina, Kansas
CONTACT: Roy Miller 785-493-0257
KANSAS SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES
Saturday July 12, 2014
Christ the King Church 25th and Wanamaker
Topeka, Kansas
CONTACT: Tony Mielenz, 785-554-4220, anthonymielenz@yahoo.com
The Sunflower State Games in Topeka is the largest amateur multi sport event in Kansas conducted annually in July. The martial arts games are scheduled the second weekend of July on the 12th. This year we want as many of our students to attend as possible. I hope as many of you can make the trip to Topeka in July. You can pre-register online. If you are going up the night before you may want to make your reservations now. We recommend the Club House Inn.
Mr. Williams, Chief Instructor
Saturday, May 10, 2014
PROMOTIONS
May 2014
Shayla Johnson-Brown Belt
Dakota Douglas-Purple Belt
Alex Johnson-Green Belt
Elijah Bruch-Green Belt
Chance Barr-Jr. Green Belt
Julian Diaz-Jr. Gold Belt
Shayla Johnson-Brown Belt
Dakota Douglas-Purple Belt
Alex Johnson-Green Belt
Elijah Bruch-Green Belt
Chance Barr-Jr. Green Belt
Julian Diaz-Jr. Gold Belt
Thursday, May 1, 2014
May 2014 Newsletter
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE
Each April the Office for Victims of Crime helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year, NCVRW was observed April 6–12, 2014. We had our free workshop for Women’s Self Defense on Saturday, April 12th. Attendance was good and the ladies worked hard and had a good time. You view photos of the workshop on our Face book and websites. Our next free workshop will be in October during Domestic Violence Month.
AKMS FUNDRAISER
I want to thank everyone that participated in our fundraiser and gave donations. It was a success and we have ordered window graphics which will bring more attention to our school and keep it cooler this summer. I want to thank Cheryl and Kristi for helping with the inventory, separation and boxing/bagging of the items.
Mr. Williams
KARATE & FITNESS COMING SOON!!!
American Karate is looking for an Aerobics Instructor that has experience in multiple disciplines including step, conventional, kettle bell, zumba and other aerobic exercise. The more versatile your skill set the better. If you are upbeat, high energy and interested in joining our team contact me at 620-665-3800 or email americankarate1@prodigy.net for more information. Resumes’ are being accepted now.
Mr. Williams, Owner/Instructor
FIESTA EXHIBITION
Saturday May 31st
American Karate has been invited to perform during the Fiesta at Our Lady of Guadalupe in South Hutchinson. This is scheduled for Saturday, May 31st at 12:30 in the afternoon. Join us for a good show and great food!
SPIRIT WEEK
June 23rd – 27th
It is that time of year again. Spirit Week is right around the corner. This is a great time when all of the AKMS students are together for a week of hard work. Classes will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday beginning June 23rd. Black Belts will be on Friday. Saturday afternoon will be our annual school picnic. More information as that dates draws closer.
SUMMER HOURS
Starting June 1st we will be going into our annual summer hours. Those affected will be in the Adult Classes. Youth and specialty classes will remain the same. From June 1st through August 31st all adult classes will be combined and there will be no Adult Class on Wednesday evenings.
SUMMER HOURS
JUNE 1st THROUGH AUGUST 31st
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
6:30- 7:30 Youth Intermediate M&W Ages 6-12
7:30- 8:30 Adult Novice Monday Only Ages 13 - Over
5:30- 6:15 Youth Novice T&Th Ages 6-12
6:30- 8:00 Adult Open Class T&Th 13 - Over
KANSAS SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES
Saturday July 12, 2014
The Sunflower State Games in Topeka is the largest amateur multi sport event in Kansas conducted annually in July. The martial arts games are scheduled the second weekend of July on the 12th. This year we want as many of our students to attend as possible. I hope as many of you can make the trip to Topeka in July.
Mr. Williams, Chief Instructor
GRANDMASTER (GM) VICTOR MOORE???
Who is this Grandmaster? He hails from Cincinnati, Ohio. And, resides and teach in Lumberton, NC.
GM Victor Moore, 10 degree Dan in Shuryi Ryu, and is the founder of the Traditional World Karate Association (TWKA). Dr. Moore has studied martial arts for over 50 years, and is a four-time world karate champion, and the 1st World Karate Champion in America. He competed during the time full contact and no weight divisions. When you were struck, you bled, and things got knocked out of place, i.e. teeth, ribs, head, foot, hand, etc.
GM Moore defeated every national champion that was competing during the 60’s and the 70’s, Chuck Norris, Glenn Keeney, Jim Kelly, Jim Harrison, James Hawkes, Mike Foster, Fred Wren, and even beat Bruce Lee in a speed contest 4 out of 6 times. He defeated Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, and karate great Mike Stone in his first defeat as a black belt. Grandmaster Moore became 1st USKA World Pro Karate Champion by defeating the late great Joe Lewis. The Grandmaster was very successful in his accomplishments during those times, and one would consider the racial tone of yester-year of extreme racism.
This Grandmaster was a World Champion by rights and means, however, the media-magazines hardly ever recognized him or featured him or mentioned him in their publications, and very few of the other black martial arts greats. GM Moore’s competition goes beyond these few entries, forever, significant they are: the 1966 defeat of the all Hawaiian champion in Richmond Virginia, the 1968 defeat of Joe Lewis at the World's Fair Karate Championships, the 1969 defeat of Mike Stone in Pasadena California at the World Teams Championship, and in 1970 the defeat of Bill “Superfoot” Wallace in the USKA first professional world championship. In the ten year span of 1965 to 1975 in tournament competition GM Moore placed. However, he did retire after this period in time.
The Grandmaster is a traditionalist at heart in karate. He and I both agree on this same concept about karate tradition, as we both talked on April 25, 2014. He wonders where did this kumite bouncing up and down in fighting come from in the tournaments. That’s not karate, he exclaims! You need to be in a karate stance to fight. He is definitely from the ‘old school’ of martial arts.
In today’s tournaments, there is no ground fighting, sweeps, take downs, as we reminisced about karate of yester-year. The conditioning training has seemed to go out the door, because, most students probably couldn’t survive a street fight with tournament fighting mentalities, and their conditioning. The training in the cold, heat, on asphalt-grass-rocks-concrete, etc was never an option in the day and in my opinion shouldn’t be, now! This training had its merits whether or not the student liked it or not. Conditioning is just as important, as your techniques.
GM Moore and I both agree upon learning how to fight and survive in a street encounter is very important. We went on to talk about martial artist and traditional karate, and its keepsake, and not opposing to some degree the non-traditional enhancements and accelerations of the karate in today’s martial arts environment with it’s now business views.
Grandmaster Moore likes to maintain the traditional way of karate through his teaching, and his organization for promoting the traditional karate with the TWKA (Traditional World Karate Association), since 1975. If, you support the ideas and concepts of traditional karate, then check out his website and requirements for membership at (910)253-6121, http://www.twka.co/, vicmoorekarate@yahoo.com, vicmooretwka@gmail.com. As always, your comments are requested, if any at www.youngsankarate.com. Click on the feedback tab and provide your input. In My Opinion, Think About It!
H. James Young, Chief Instructor, Young San Karate.
Each April the Office for Victims of Crime helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year, NCVRW was observed April 6–12, 2014. We had our free workshop for Women’s Self Defense on Saturday, April 12th. Attendance was good and the ladies worked hard and had a good time. You view photos of the workshop on our Face book and websites. Our next free workshop will be in October during Domestic Violence Month.
AKMS FUNDRAISER
I want to thank everyone that participated in our fundraiser and gave donations. It was a success and we have ordered window graphics which will bring more attention to our school and keep it cooler this summer. I want to thank Cheryl and Kristi for helping with the inventory, separation and boxing/bagging of the items.
Mr. Williams
KARATE & FITNESS COMING SOON!!!
American Karate is looking for an Aerobics Instructor that has experience in multiple disciplines including step, conventional, kettle bell, zumba and other aerobic exercise. The more versatile your skill set the better. If you are upbeat, high energy and interested in joining our team contact me at 620-665-3800 or email americankarate1@prodigy.net for more information. Resumes’ are being accepted now.
Mr. Williams, Owner/Instructor
FIESTA EXHIBITION
Saturday May 31st
American Karate has been invited to perform during the Fiesta at Our Lady of Guadalupe in South Hutchinson. This is scheduled for Saturday, May 31st at 12:30 in the afternoon. Join us for a good show and great food!
SPIRIT WEEK
June 23rd – 27th
It is that time of year again. Spirit Week is right around the corner. This is a great time when all of the AKMS students are together for a week of hard work. Classes will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday beginning June 23rd. Black Belts will be on Friday. Saturday afternoon will be our annual school picnic. More information as that dates draws closer.
SUMMER HOURS
Starting June 1st we will be going into our annual summer hours. Those affected will be in the Adult Classes. Youth and specialty classes will remain the same. From June 1st through August 31st all adult classes will be combined and there will be no Adult Class on Wednesday evenings.
SUMMER HOURS
JUNE 1st THROUGH AUGUST 31st
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
6:30- 7:30 Youth Intermediate M&W Ages 6-12
7:30- 8:30 Adult Novice Monday Only Ages 13 - Over
5:30- 6:15 Youth Novice T&Th Ages 6-12
6:30- 8:00 Adult Open Class T&Th 13 - Over
KANSAS SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES
Saturday July 12, 2014
The Sunflower State Games in Topeka is the largest amateur multi sport event in Kansas conducted annually in July. The martial arts games are scheduled the second weekend of July on the 12th. This year we want as many of our students to attend as possible. I hope as many of you can make the trip to Topeka in July.
Mr. Williams, Chief Instructor
GRANDMASTER (GM) VICTOR MOORE???
Who is this Grandmaster? He hails from Cincinnati, Ohio. And, resides and teach in Lumberton, NC.
GM Victor Moore, 10 degree Dan in Shuryi Ryu, and is the founder of the Traditional World Karate Association (TWKA). Dr. Moore has studied martial arts for over 50 years, and is a four-time world karate champion, and the 1st World Karate Champion in America. He competed during the time full contact and no weight divisions. When you were struck, you bled, and things got knocked out of place, i.e. teeth, ribs, head, foot, hand, etc.
GM Moore defeated every national champion that was competing during the 60’s and the 70’s, Chuck Norris, Glenn Keeney, Jim Kelly, Jim Harrison, James Hawkes, Mike Foster, Fred Wren, and even beat Bruce Lee in a speed contest 4 out of 6 times. He defeated Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, and karate great Mike Stone in his first defeat as a black belt. Grandmaster Moore became 1st USKA World Pro Karate Champion by defeating the late great Joe Lewis. The Grandmaster was very successful in his accomplishments during those times, and one would consider the racial tone of yester-year of extreme racism.
This Grandmaster was a World Champion by rights and means, however, the media-magazines hardly ever recognized him or featured him or mentioned him in their publications, and very few of the other black martial arts greats. GM Moore’s competition goes beyond these few entries, forever, significant they are: the 1966 defeat of the all Hawaiian champion in Richmond Virginia, the 1968 defeat of Joe Lewis at the World's Fair Karate Championships, the 1969 defeat of Mike Stone in Pasadena California at the World Teams Championship, and in 1970 the defeat of Bill “Superfoot” Wallace in the USKA first professional world championship. In the ten year span of 1965 to 1975 in tournament competition GM Moore placed. However, he did retire after this period in time.
The Grandmaster is a traditionalist at heart in karate. He and I both agree on this same concept about karate tradition, as we both talked on April 25, 2014. He wonders where did this kumite bouncing up and down in fighting come from in the tournaments. That’s not karate, he exclaims! You need to be in a karate stance to fight. He is definitely from the ‘old school’ of martial arts.
In today’s tournaments, there is no ground fighting, sweeps, take downs, as we reminisced about karate of yester-year. The conditioning training has seemed to go out the door, because, most students probably couldn’t survive a street fight with tournament fighting mentalities, and their conditioning. The training in the cold, heat, on asphalt-grass-rocks-concrete, etc was never an option in the day and in my opinion shouldn’t be, now! This training had its merits whether or not the student liked it or not. Conditioning is just as important, as your techniques.
GM Moore and I both agree upon learning how to fight and survive in a street encounter is very important. We went on to talk about martial artist and traditional karate, and its keepsake, and not opposing to some degree the non-traditional enhancements and accelerations of the karate in today’s martial arts environment with it’s now business views.
Grandmaster Moore likes to maintain the traditional way of karate through his teaching, and his organization for promoting the traditional karate with the TWKA (Traditional World Karate Association), since 1975. If, you support the ideas and concepts of traditional karate, then check out his website and requirements for membership at (910)253-6121, http://www.twka.co/, vicmoorekarate@yahoo.com, vicmooretwka@gmail.com. As always, your comments are requested, if any at www.youngsankarate.com. Click on the feedback tab and provide your input. In My Opinion, Think About It!
H. James Young, Chief Instructor, Young San Karate.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
April 2014 Newletter
APRIL NEWSLETTER
FUNDRAISER
Last month we did a fundraiser to raise funds for martial arts window graphics. These graphics will keep the school cooler in the summer months while giving us some added advertisement from drive by traffic. There will be more information in the coming weeks. Our goal was $2,500.00 dollars. Orders are being tallied up as well as the funds that were collected. There will be incentives prizes for the most orders sold to the top three sellers. Thanks to everyone that participated!
TOURNAMENTS
Mickey Gomez Wichita Open
Saturday, March 8th, 2014 Results
Everette Gould
Adult Novice Kata 1st Place
Adult Novice Kumite 1st Place
JoLea Wheeler
Musical Kata 1st Place
Youth Intermediate Kata 1st
Youth Intermediate Kumite 2nd Place
Natalie Williams
Adult Intermediate Kata 1st Place
Adult Intermediate Kumite 1st Place
Seibukan Karate Invitational
Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 Results
Alex Johnson
7-8 Intermediate Kata 1st Place
Intermediate Sparring 1st Place
Dakota Douglas
11-12 Intermediate Kata 2nd Place
Intermediate Sparring 1st Place
Intermediate Weapons 1st Place
Shayla Johnson
9-10 Advanced Weapons 2nd Place
Advanced Kata 1st Place
Advanced Sparring 2nd Place
St Jude Hospital Benefit Tournament
Saturday, March 29th 2014 Results
LoXau Kiatoukashy
Adult Novice Sparring 1st Place
Yvonne Pearman
Adult Novice Sparring 1st Place
Chance Barr
Youth Team Kata mixed 3rd Place
7-Under Novice Kata 1st Place
7-Under Novice Sparring 1st Place
Dylan Kiatoukashy
8-9 Novice Kata 3rd Place
8-9 Novice Sparring 1st Place
Brandon Kiatoukashy
8-9 Novice Kata 4th Place
8-9 Novice Sparring Honorable Mention
Alex Johnson
Youth Team Kata mixed 3rd Place
7-Under Intermediate Kata 1st Place
Dakota Douglas
Advanced Team Kata mixed 1st Place
10-11 Intermediate Weapons Kata 1st Place
10-11 Intermediate Kata 1st Place
10-11 Intermediate Sparring 2nd Place
Shayla Johnson
Advanced Team Kata mixed 1st Place
8-9 Advanced Weapons Kata 1st Place
8-9 Advanced Kata 1st Place
8-9 Advanced Sparring 1st Place
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE
Each April the Office for Victims of Crime helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year, NCVRW will be observed April 6–12, 2014. We will be having our free workshop for Women’s Self Defense. This class will be Saturday, April 12th from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. This workshop is open to ladies ages 13 and over. Ge the word out and let your friends and family know.
KANSAS SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES
The Sunflower State Games is the largest amateur multi sport event in Kansas conducted annually three weekends in July. The martial arts games are tentatively the second weekend of July. This year we want as many of our students to attend as possible. Continue warming up at local area tournaments now so we can all make the trip to Topeka in July.
--Mr. Williams, Chief Instructor
PROMOTIONS
Saturday, March 15th, 2014
GOLD BELT Yvonne Pearman
Purple Belt BELT Natalie Williams
ONE STEP AT A TIME
Most of you know I had major reconstructive surgery on my left ankle right before Christmas. The surgery went well and I just recently received the final “ok” from the surgeon that all is healed up. Not back to normal yet, but healed. Now begins the real and tough recovery – getting back up to speed in terms of training. I’ve noticed similarities between the 12 weeks of healing I spent after surgery and my journey in martial arts.
First, the hours immediately after waking up from 90 minutes of my ankle being torn into to remove an extra bone, tighten up a major ligament, and remove 25+ years of scar tissue reminds me a lot of the first 6 months of martial arts training. My brain was fuzzy, I was exhausted mentally from trying to wrap my head around my “new normal”. My body hurt in places I didn’t know existed. Nine million people were trying to tell me what I should and shouldn’t do. All I wanted to do was sleep but sleep was uncomfortable. I had to learn how to move my body in new ways that defied what I instinctively knew to do. “They” kept saying “it will get better”. I didn’t believe them. Of course, “they” were right …!
Second, as I moved into a walking boot and was able to put full weight on my foot and start to walk, I was reminded of my first belt test and the months afterward. I didn’t really believe I’d ever get there. I wanted it so bad I could spit but time moved soooooo slowly. I knew intellectually I couldn’t rush things but I was so terribly impatient. Then “it” happened – I was able to walk, I passed my first belt test. The euphoria and excitement were beyond belief. I was on cloud nine and knew I could take on the world. A tiny part of my brain said “this is only one small step” but I didn’t care. Nothing could tear me down; no one was going to rain on my parade. I had more than enough energy and fuel to carry me through the next round of challenges.
Third, as I walked out of Dr. Shields’ office on March 18 I thought of when I was awarded Shodan. Getting the “ok” on my ankle was like the day Mr. Williams moved me out of probation to full Shodan. I knew recovery/training was nowhere near complete. I also knew that I could move forward now. A major transformation took place both days in terms of looking at long term goals and how to achieve them. I learned (although I always knew, I didn’t *really* know) that my recovery / training was in MY hands now, and I had to power and choice to make or break it. That is really scary but at the same time incredibly freeing and still terribly burdensome as it really IS all up to me.
Lastly, as I sit and write this, I’m not up to par yet in terms of black belt level training. But I am a long way from where I was December 20th at 11:00 am when I woke up. I’m also a long way from where I was when I started martial arts in March 1983. And I will get where I want to be one step at a time.
--Cristine Warring, AKMS Black Belt
Traditional Karate vs Sport Karate
What is the difference between Traditional Karate and Sports Karate?
On a technical point of view there is hardly any difference between “traditional karate” and “sport karate”. Whether it is Shotokan, GoJu Ryu, Wado Ryu, Kyokushinkai, Isshin Ryu, Shorin Ryu, or any style, the basics are pretty much the same. The difference starts in the performance of the techniques. I do not mean the body, but actually the mind behind the performance. Traditional karate is focused on self-defense, the killing blow, or survival. Every move in traditional karate has a meaning…to survive. The mind controls the moves, while the action itself is purely self protection, or self-defense. Sports karate is set on scoring a point in order to become a champion or to get a trophy. The traditional idea of self defense is gone. Ego and “winning” take first place. Reality and survival gone and trophies are the priority.
This may sound aggressive in today’s modern and polite world, but if traditional training is the focus, then a traditional karateka will react more quick on various daily life events than a sports karateka will. A traditional karateka will go more directly to his goal in order to survive. A sports karateka will not react, as he does not know that his karate is about training the “human spirit” to survive in the first place. I do not mean in fights, but more like a job, with family life, etc. Reaction practiced in the traditional dojo can also be used in daily life. It teaches you to assess situations and make solid decisions quickly and with commitment.
The major downfall for traditional karate is the lack of the need to “survive” in the world today…life has become too easy, especially in the Western World. The major downfall to sports karate is “the show” it is not about survival, but rather “Show Time”.
--Jeremy Hass, Chief Instructor NWLA Martial Arts Academy
Last month we did a fundraiser to raise funds for martial arts window graphics. These graphics will keep the school cooler in the summer months while giving us some added advertisement from drive by traffic. There will be more information in the coming weeks. Our goal was $2,500.00 dollars. Orders are being tallied up as well as the funds that were collected. There will be incentives prizes for the most orders sold to the top three sellers. Thanks to everyone that participated!
TOURNAMENTS
Mickey Gomez Wichita Open
Saturday, March 8th, 2014 Results
Everette Gould
Adult Novice Kata 1st Place
Adult Novice Kumite 1st Place
JoLea Wheeler
Musical Kata 1st Place
Youth Intermediate Kata 1st
Youth Intermediate Kumite 2nd Place
Natalie Williams
Adult Intermediate Kata 1st Place
Adult Intermediate Kumite 1st Place
Seibukan Karate Invitational
Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 Results
Alex Johnson
7-8 Intermediate Kata 1st Place
Intermediate Sparring 1st Place
Dakota Douglas
11-12 Intermediate Kata 2nd Place
Intermediate Sparring 1st Place
Intermediate Weapons 1st Place
Shayla Johnson
9-10 Advanced Weapons 2nd Place
Advanced Kata 1st Place
Advanced Sparring 2nd Place
St Jude Hospital Benefit Tournament
Saturday, March 29th 2014 Results
LoXau Kiatoukashy
Adult Novice Sparring 1st Place
Yvonne Pearman
Adult Novice Sparring 1st Place
Chance Barr
Youth Team Kata mixed 3rd Place
7-Under Novice Kata 1st Place
7-Under Novice Sparring 1st Place
Dylan Kiatoukashy
8-9 Novice Kata 3rd Place
8-9 Novice Sparring 1st Place
Brandon Kiatoukashy
8-9 Novice Kata 4th Place
8-9 Novice Sparring Honorable Mention
Alex Johnson
Youth Team Kata mixed 3rd Place
7-Under Intermediate Kata 1st Place
Dakota Douglas
Advanced Team Kata mixed 1st Place
10-11 Intermediate Weapons Kata 1st Place
10-11 Intermediate Kata 1st Place
10-11 Intermediate Sparring 2nd Place
Shayla Johnson
Advanced Team Kata mixed 1st Place
8-9 Advanced Weapons Kata 1st Place
8-9 Advanced Kata 1st Place
8-9 Advanced Sparring 1st Place
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE
Each April the Office for Victims of Crime helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year, NCVRW will be observed April 6–12, 2014. We will be having our free workshop for Women’s Self Defense. This class will be Saturday, April 12th from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. This workshop is open to ladies ages 13 and over. Ge the word out and let your friends and family know.
KANSAS SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES
The Sunflower State Games is the largest amateur multi sport event in Kansas conducted annually three weekends in July. The martial arts games are tentatively the second weekend of July. This year we want as many of our students to attend as possible. Continue warming up at local area tournaments now so we can all make the trip to Topeka in July.
--Mr. Williams, Chief Instructor
PROMOTIONS
Saturday, March 15th, 2014
GOLD BELT Yvonne Pearman
Purple Belt BELT Natalie Williams
ONE STEP AT A TIME
Most of you know I had major reconstructive surgery on my left ankle right before Christmas. The surgery went well and I just recently received the final “ok” from the surgeon that all is healed up. Not back to normal yet, but healed. Now begins the real and tough recovery – getting back up to speed in terms of training. I’ve noticed similarities between the 12 weeks of healing I spent after surgery and my journey in martial arts.
First, the hours immediately after waking up from 90 minutes of my ankle being torn into to remove an extra bone, tighten up a major ligament, and remove 25+ years of scar tissue reminds me a lot of the first 6 months of martial arts training. My brain was fuzzy, I was exhausted mentally from trying to wrap my head around my “new normal”. My body hurt in places I didn’t know existed. Nine million people were trying to tell me what I should and shouldn’t do. All I wanted to do was sleep but sleep was uncomfortable. I had to learn how to move my body in new ways that defied what I instinctively knew to do. “They” kept saying “it will get better”. I didn’t believe them. Of course, “they” were right …!
Second, as I moved into a walking boot and was able to put full weight on my foot and start to walk, I was reminded of my first belt test and the months afterward. I didn’t really believe I’d ever get there. I wanted it so bad I could spit but time moved soooooo slowly. I knew intellectually I couldn’t rush things but I was so terribly impatient. Then “it” happened – I was able to walk, I passed my first belt test. The euphoria and excitement were beyond belief. I was on cloud nine and knew I could take on the world. A tiny part of my brain said “this is only one small step” but I didn’t care. Nothing could tear me down; no one was going to rain on my parade. I had more than enough energy and fuel to carry me through the next round of challenges.
Third, as I walked out of Dr. Shields’ office on March 18 I thought of when I was awarded Shodan. Getting the “ok” on my ankle was like the day Mr. Williams moved me out of probation to full Shodan. I knew recovery/training was nowhere near complete. I also knew that I could move forward now. A major transformation took place both days in terms of looking at long term goals and how to achieve them. I learned (although I always knew, I didn’t *really* know) that my recovery / training was in MY hands now, and I had to power and choice to make or break it. That is really scary but at the same time incredibly freeing and still terribly burdensome as it really IS all up to me.
Lastly, as I sit and write this, I’m not up to par yet in terms of black belt level training. But I am a long way from where I was December 20th at 11:00 am when I woke up. I’m also a long way from where I was when I started martial arts in March 1983. And I will get where I want to be one step at a time.
--Cristine Warring, AKMS Black Belt
Traditional Karate vs Sport Karate
What is the difference between Traditional Karate and Sports Karate?
On a technical point of view there is hardly any difference between “traditional karate” and “sport karate”. Whether it is Shotokan, GoJu Ryu, Wado Ryu, Kyokushinkai, Isshin Ryu, Shorin Ryu, or any style, the basics are pretty much the same. The difference starts in the performance of the techniques. I do not mean the body, but actually the mind behind the performance. Traditional karate is focused on self-defense, the killing blow, or survival. Every move in traditional karate has a meaning…to survive. The mind controls the moves, while the action itself is purely self protection, or self-defense. Sports karate is set on scoring a point in order to become a champion or to get a trophy. The traditional idea of self defense is gone. Ego and “winning” take first place. Reality and survival gone and trophies are the priority.
This may sound aggressive in today’s modern and polite world, but if traditional training is the focus, then a traditional karateka will react more quick on various daily life events than a sports karateka will. A traditional karateka will go more directly to his goal in order to survive. A sports karateka will not react, as he does not know that his karate is about training the “human spirit” to survive in the first place. I do not mean in fights, but more like a job, with family life, etc. Reaction practiced in the traditional dojo can also be used in daily life. It teaches you to assess situations and make solid decisions quickly and with commitment.
The major downfall for traditional karate is the lack of the need to “survive” in the world today…life has become too easy, especially in the Western World. The major downfall to sports karate is “the show” it is not about survival, but rather “Show Time”.
--Jeremy Hass, Chief Instructor NWLA Martial Arts Academy
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