Out Brief of Colorado Conference 09
Those members who attended the first RSKKR Conference this year were not disappointed. The Colorado mountains were beautiful, the air was thin, but the friendships forged will last a lifetime. Much was shared and
learned. Unique from most seminars experiences and conferences was the theme of Share
Fest. Usually a speaker will present only his take on a technique or kata. Sensei Nix welcomed others views and differing perspectives. From Brown Belts through Senior Sensei their views on bunkai and
principles were presented for the benefit of all. Differences in Kata
were recorded, Okinawan principles defined and presented in demonstration
format, and the science of what we do was shown in so many ways.
Seminar Areas Covered:
- Kata and Bunkai
- Kobudo and Bunkai
- Yakasuku Kumite identifying Okinawan Principles of
Movement
- Advanced Self Defense
- Knife Defense
Others accomplishments:
- Regional Directors were selected to manage the USA in
smaller manageable areas.
- Technical Advisers were selected to proof new material,
reinforce Okinawan Principles, and develop educational products for the
regions and dojos.
- Constitution and Bylaws was edited during Town Hall
meetings and voted upon unanimously by all dojo representatives
attending. The entire body assembled signed the last page of the
document.
Determinations for future National Conferences:
- We will continue the Church Camp All-Inclusive model
concept for hosting the event.
- We will hold the events at lower elevations and closer
to a major airport.
- Future events will be 2 ~ 2 1/2 days and no longer.
- The three focuses of the event schedule will be:
- Seminar
- for education
- Town Hall - for federation business
- Testing for Yudanja
- Attendance is for brown belts and above.
Regional Directors and Technical
Advisers returned from the Conference and have already been working on the USA
Chapter of the RSKKR outlining our specific duties and responsibilities.
Developing a strategic plan to accomplish the work ahead of us.
Discussions are ongoing on the RSKKR Forum. Get the updates and take part
in your karate career by helping out the directors. Who are looking at
the calendars and seeing when they can fit in one to two additional seminars a
year for their region.
Train Well and Be Well All. To the Best in Training.
Sensei Donnie Hayhurst
RSKKR-USA Liaison