News and Announcements


Kancho and Sensei Fumitoshi Kanazawa Seminars
(A Message From Wong Sensei)

Oss! I want to express my thanks to all of our students who participated in Kancho Kanazawa and Sensei Fumitoshi Kanazawa's seminars on Monday the 16th.  I trust you all learned a great deal from these excellent instructors who travelled all the way from Japan to be with us.  Special thanks to all of our out of town guests who traveled great distances to be here with us on a Monday evening. Some students learned new and exciting techniques, while some senior students learned a more detailed explanation and understanding of basic and advanced techniques.  All and all it was a great seminar, learning from great instructors while being surrounded by fellow karateka training with great spirit and showing mutual respect for one another.  Oss!

Technical Excellence Class for Brown Belts
The next Technical Excellence for Brown Belts Class will be held on July 19th at 9 AM.  This class is open to brown belts only and will focus on curriculum needed for Ik Kyu and Shodan.  This class series will be offered once per month and the series will end in October.

Next Rank Test
The next rank test will be held on July 26th at 9 AM. Please note: this test will start earlier than our regular 12 PM start time.  All students testing for rank must be at the dojo, in their gi, and ready to test 15 minutes before the test is scheduled to begin.
 
Annual Dojo Barbeque
Dojo Annual BBQ will be held on July 26th from 5pm to 9 pm.   All students and their families, whether current or inactive, are invited.  Details will be posted at the dojo.

Japan Ways T-Shirts Available
Japan Ways t-shirts are now available at the dojo in most sizes, just in time for Summer!

Hand Guards Available
Kumite hand guards are also available at discounted pricing while current supply lasts.

Required Safety Gear
All students must bring mouth guards and kumite hand guards to each class. All males must wear athletic cups.  If you do not have the safety gear, you will be asked to sit during kumite drill and training.


Weapons Orders
There are a limited number of Kobudo weapons, Sai, Tonfa, Bo and Kama available for purchase.

Rank Test Results

Rank Test Results for    April 19, 2014

Fina Vanderpoel - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Paul Vanderpoel - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Marcia Venderpoel - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Sean Linneman - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Alex Kumar - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Ryan Sano - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Alice Sano - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Ireland O'Neal - 10th Kyu Yellow Belt
Paolo Manzano - 9th Kyu Orange Belt
Paolo Manzano - 8th Kyu Blue Belt
Royce Perkins - 7th Kyu Green Belt (confirmed)
Andrew Zuniga - 7th Kyu Green Belt
Jerald Downs - 7th Kyu Green Belt
Kristy Garavello - 7th Kyu Green Belt (confirmed)
Kristy Garavello - 6th Kyu Green Belt
Robert Kumar - 2nd Kyu Brown Belt
Derek Kisling - 2nd Kyu Brown Belt


(Pictures are available on the PICTURES link to the left)

Notices

SKI-USF Custom Belts and Gis
SKI-USF will be putting together an order to Japan for SKIF for custom gi/belt orders.  Contact Sensei Wong for more info or pricing sheets.

Required Equipment
Reminder - All students must bring a mouth guard and sparing hand guards  to all classes.  Male students must wear a cup/supporter to all classes.

Saturday Morning Training
Those interested in early morning training on Saturdays at 7:30am, contact Sensei Martin for requirements. Regular classes on Saturdays continue at 10:00am and 11:00am.

Dues                  
Membership fees are due and collectable the first week of the month.  Please bring past dues current!

Required for Rank Tests
Passbooks and uniform patches are required for all students testing for rank.  Both may be purchased at the front desk in the dojo.