Upcoming Events
Seidokan Practitioners. The newly appointed Regional Directors have been working aggressively to provide the following events for the benefit of all. Support them when ever possible and make all of Seidokan stronger. All events are open to any Seidokan karateka.
Wylie Seidokan Karate Dojo Seminar
When: 7-8 August 2010 0900am to 0500pm
Where: 1234 E. Parker Road Wylie, TX 75098
Location: Wylie Seidokan Karate Dojo
Fee: Free
POC: Sensei Dennis Sukut (dennis@texasseidokan.com)
Website:
www.wyliekarate.comSeptember (TBD), 2010South East Region RSKKR Seminar and Testing. POC is Sensei Keith James, kjames4@ec.rr.com,
(910)330-5659.
December 4th, 2010:2nd Annual Oklahoma Seminar/Testing December 2010 Sensei Rodney Grantham and Sensei Adolph Pearson
will be hosting a Seminar and Testing period in Oklahoma City.
When:
04 December 2010 0830am to 0500pm
Where: 1701 N. Martin Luter
King Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Location: Macfarland
YWCA
Who Can Attend: This event will be for all belts age 15
and older
Fee: $10.00 (To cover the cost of a pizza and soda
lunch)
POC: Sensei Adolph Pearson (Adolph.Pearson@okdhs.org)
Announcements
New Ryukoku Seidokan Facebook GroupA new group has been build on Facebook to replace the current RSKKR page. The group allows us to restrict access only to Ryukoku Seidokan members. Eventually this new group on Facebook will replace the current Chat Forum and Photo Gallery on this website. If you have a Facebook account and are a member or RSKKR, then please do a search for the Ryukoku Seidokan group.
Directions to locate the group:
1. Go to the Friends tab and do a Search for People and type in Ryukoku Seidokan.
2. It will come back saying "No results found"; however, click on the Groups tab in the upper left hand corner.
3. Then click on the group and request access
Again, this group is for RSKKR members 16 and above only. This will not merely be a social group, but a means of discussing and disseminating information.
Congratulations to the Yama Bushi Karate Seidokan Dojo
Yama Bushi Karate Seidokan Dojo of Blairsville, Georgia competed in the 2010 Gold Bar National Karate Championships. Tournament Results: Sean Duryea 2nd Kata, 3rd Kumite, 2nd Team Kumite; Brooke Hamby 2nd Kata, 3rd Kumite 2nd team kumite; Josh Silvers 4th Kumite, 2nd Team Kumite; Terry Thompson 1st Kata, 2nd Kumite; Andrew Pestana 1st Kata, 3rd Kumite; James Grubbs 2nd Breaking, 3rd Team kumite; Dalton Denmark 1st kata,1st kumite, 3rd team kumite, Samantha Melo 4th Kumite, 3rd Team Kumite; Ruben Melo 3rd Kata 1st Team Kumite, DJ Tunnell 3rd Kata 2nd Kumite; Nicholas Sparks 4th Kata & Kumite, 1st Team Kumite, Brandon Lee 3rd Kata, 3rd Team Kumite; Drew Dobbins 1st Kata 2nd Kumite; Sean Dobbins 1st Kata & Kumite, 3rd Team kumite; Sarah Fulghum 1st Kumite; Major Standout performances were from Dalton Denmark and Sean Dobbins winning 1st in Kata with Anaku and 1st in Kumite.
Congratulations to Our Seidokan Brothers in Zambia
The Green Buffaloes Karate Club in conjunction with the Seidokan Karate Association of Zambia held the Zambia Army Commander’s Trophy Karate Championship on Saturday 10th July 2010 at Judo Center Long acres Lusaka. Below are the results. Congratulations to all the participated!
Sub Juniors Individual Kata
Champion – Nchimunya Ndambo (Zangi)
1st Runner up – Nixon Mtika (Africa Directions)
2nd Runner up – Natasha Kasanda (Kaunda Square)
Junior Individual Kata
Champion – Robert Zimba (Green Buffaloes)
1st Runner up –Loyd Siluyele (Zangi)
2nd Runner up – Dewin Tete (Green Buffaloes)
Senior Individual Kata
Champion – Kelvin Yamboto (ZNS)
1st Runner up – Joseph Kasweka(ZNS)
2nd Runner up – Lt Justin Mwansa(Ingwe)
Weapon Individual Kata
Champion – George Chiyaika (YMCA Libala)
1st Runner up – Jordan Mwakyonde (YMCA Libala)
2nd Runner up – Boima Chipulu (Youth Amory Jesus Army)
Junior Team Kata
Champion – Zangi
1st Runners up – Jesus Army
2nd Runners up – Green Buffaloes
Senior Team Kata
Champion – Green Buffaloes
1st Runners up – Kalewa
2nd Runners up – ZNS
Junior Team Kumite
Champion – Zangi
1st Runners up – Kalewa
2nd Runners – Green Bufalloes
Senior Team Kumite
Champions – Ingwe
1st Runners up –ZNS
2nd Runners up – Mufulira
Full Contact Under 75 kg
Champion – Kuzwayo Zulu (Green Buffaloes)
1st Runner up – Kelly Mukosa(Green Buffaloes)
2nd Runner up – Redson Hangandu (Green Buffaloes)
Full Contact Above 75 kg
Champion – Chami Kaonga (Inter-continetal Hotel)
1st Runner up – Peter Kasanda (Kaunda Square)
2nd Runner up – Philimon Mulowa
Overall Team Results
Champions – Kalewa
1st Runners up –Green Buffaloes
2nd Runners up – Zangi
Promotion Results from Dove Creek Dojo, Colorado May 2010
Brown Belt
Nikyu - Caleb Cannon
Yellow Belt
Kyukyu - Matthew Rushing
Promotion Results from Seidokan Martial Arts of Oklahoma, Apr 2010
Brown Belt
Ikkyu - Chasity Holgerson
Nikyu - Braiele Dempsey
Sankyu - Brandyn Dempsey
Green Belt
Yonkyu - Daezuan Gilkey, Laquan Gilkey
Gokyu - Ta'Tea Foley, Kierra Threats
Promotion Results from
the Dove Creek Dojo, Colorado March 2010Brown Belt
Ikkyu - Jeff Sparks
Jessina Raby
Promotion Results from
the Colorado Seidokan Dojo, April 2010Black Belt
Nidan - Kaitlyn Farren
Shodan - Ben Resz
Brown Belt
Sankyu - Jason Bobo, sankyu
Green BeltGokyu - Michael Aman, Luke Scott, Cody Sebring
Yellow BeltKyukyu - Mariah Tabor
Promotion Results from
the Okinawa Seidokan Dojo, Puerto Rico, February 2010
Black Belt
Nidan - Alexix M. Peralta
Shodan - Diana Sevilla, Reynaldo Soto
Brown Belt
Ikkyu - Nathan Castro, Jesus Castro
Sankyu - Edgardo Rodrequez
Green Belt
RyukuKyu - Alexix G. Peralta
Yellow Belt
Nanakyu - Jovan Leon, Charob Mayo, Angel Normandia
Hachikyu - Luis Guzman, Joshua Guzman
Facebook Account: We now have a Facebook page to help us keep in touch with the Ryukoku Seidokan community. Just do a search for Ryukoku Seidokan Karate Kobudo Renmei. There you'll find fellow Seidokan karateka, news updates, and photos. Please join if you have a Facebook account.
March 16, 2010: Sensei Ron Nix appoints Sensei Ricardo Emerson as the Ryukoku Seidokan Karate Kobudo Renmei Liaison to Puerto Rico, the Caribbean Islands, and Latin America. Congratulations to our newest Liaison and our continued growth!
March 13-22, 2010: Kyoshi Ricardo Emerson visit to Honbu Dojo in Okinawa, Japan.
Promotion Results from Honbu Dojo, Okinawa, Japan Feb 2010Black Belt
Nidan - Adam Theriault, Matt Vogel
Shodan - Miroku Nagamine, Kiyoshiro Nagamine, Tiffany Mountin, Emilio Del Vecchio
Brown Belt
Ikkyu - Miyu Matayoshi, Alyssa Mountain
Nikyu - Jonathan Strader, Karen Wallace, Kyle Strader
Sankyu - Brianna Wallace, Sarah Taylor, Conlan Taylor, Chloe Henderson, Yarainy Gomez, Yazmin Judal, Nanami Kudaka, Dede Henderson, David Plattsmier
Promotion Results from Dove Creek Seidokan Karate Club, Jan 2010
Black Belt
Shodan - Holly Knuckles, Andrew Farren
Green Belt
4th Kyu - Caleb Cannon, Clayton Archer, Christina Archer, Donavan Trudeau
5th Kyu - AJ Archer
Promotion Results of Oklahoma City Dec 5th, 2009Black Belt
Nidan - Randy Heavin
Brown Belt
Ikkyu - Chastity Holgerson
Promotion Results of Oklahoma City Seidokan Dojo Aug 1, 2009
Shodan - Jackie Pearsons
Brown Belt
Ikkyu - Paul Sinz
Developed Testing System
The Honbu Dojo has authorized the use of a newly Principle Based Board Testing System for use in Regional Taikai and National Conferences. To download this system and utilize in your dojo click on the certificate below.
Congratulations
Inductee
- Sensei Adolph Pearson III was given the Pioneer Award and was inducted into the Karate Masters Hall of Fame!
Disney Martial Arts Festival
- Congrats to the Puerto Rico Seidokan Team that traveled to Orlando, FL to participate in the Disney Martial Arts Festival 16-18 Oct 09. Here is a list of participants:
Jesus Castro - 1st Place Kata, 1st Place Kumite
Yazmin Ramirez - 3rd Place Kata, 2nd Place Kumite
Nathan Castro - 3rd Place Kata, 2nd Place Kumite
Emmanuel Rivera 5th Place Kata, 4th Place Kumite
Jose Rivera - Participant
Coach - Sensei Evelyn Rivera and Kyoshi Ricardo Emerson
Nix Honbu Dojo Promotions (17 Oct 09):
Black Belt
Sandan - Ryo Suzuki, Scott Bennett
Junior Shodan - Masaki Shimabukuro, Patrick Benway, Caitlin Benway, Shae McMillan, Kuon Yamashiro
Brown Belt
Ikkyu - Aira Okawa, Pedro Delarosa, Teresal Taylor, Christopher Benway
Nikyu - Miyu Matayoshi, Alyssa Mountin
Sankyu - Jonathan Strader, Karen Wallace, Crystee Hoagland, Kyle Strader
Congratulations to all! Great job and keep up the hard work!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SENSEI NIX!!!
He turned 51 on 22 September. Make sure to congratulate him.
Congratulations
We have a new 5th degree black belt in our corps. Congrats to our newest Godan, Sensei Donnie Hayhurst
Congratulations
Mike
Masco and Kyla Szucs were promoted to the rank of Sankyu (3rd degree
Brown Belt) in the NY Seidokan Dojo. September 3, 2009.
24~27th July 2009 -- National Conference in Cedar Edge Colorado. Seidokan practitioners, numbering 58, ascended to the mountains to train, learn, and build friendships that will last forever.
Regional Director Appointments:
South West Director - Juan Carbajal
Western Director - Rondey Grantham
North East Director - Joe Diliberto
Sourth East Director - Keith James
Technical Committee Appointments:
Chris Caggiano
Eddy Schumacher
Kurt Sieber
Mike Wysocki
Donnie Hayhurst
New Directors and Technical Committee members are currently working on schedules for this and next year. We will see one to two seminars within each region developed soon and pursued on a regular basis. Honbu dojo and USA Leadership are also working on a strategic plan to ensure our growth.
28 February 2009 - Congratulations!
Nix Seidokan Dojo
Brandon Nix - Sandan
Kaito Shimabukuro - Nidan
Cole Chin - Junior Shodan
Dalton Kobs - Junior Shodan
Keisuke Nagamine - 1st kyu
Jerod Scarborough - 1st kyu
Kenta Crabtree - 1st kyu
Aya Shimabukuro - 2nd kyu
Maureen Benway - 2nd kyu
Kelty Lonergan - 2nd kyu
Eren Yamashiro - 2nd kyu
Towa Yamashiro - 2nd kyu
Taylor Ginez - 3rd kyu
Aira Okawa - 3rd kyu
Yuta Crabtree - 3rd kyu
Richard Worchester - 3rd kyu
Ryan Worchester - 3rd kyu
Sameem Nejad - 3rd kyu
Pedro Delarosa - 3rd kyu
Matayoshi Satoru - 3rd kyu
Teresa Taylor - 3rd kyu
24-27 July 2009 in Grand Junction, Colorado will be the Renmei's first Honbu-USA seminar, sponsored by Sensei Rod Grantham's Colorado Seidokan Dojo. Details to follow in the upcoming first edition of the RSKKR newsletter.
19 October 2008 - Congratulations!
Nix Seidokan Dojo
Austyn Kobs - Shodan
Samuel Morrison - Shodan
Kai Vogel - Junior Shodan
11 October 2008 -Congratulations!
Nix Seidokan Dojo
Aya Shimabukuro - 1st kyu
Maureen Benway - 1st kyu
Masaru Ogasawara - 1st kyu
Cassie Chin - 1st kyu
Cyrus Miranda - 1st kyu
Emilio Del Vecchio - 1st kyu
Kathleen Davis - 2nd kyu
Jessie Davis - 2nd kyu
Keisuke Nagamine - 2nd kyu
Jerod Scarborough - 2nd kyu
Kelty Lonergan - - 3rd kyu
Zachary Klein - 3rd kyu
Jordan Klein - 3rd kyu
Megan Klein - 3rd kyu
Eren Yamashiro - 3rd kyu
Towa Yamashiro - 3rd kyu
1 October 2008 - Shian Toma gives Ron Nix permission to establish the Ryukoku Seidokan Karate and Kobudo Renmei (RSKKR), an association created to perpetuate the spirit and legacy of Toma’s Seidokan karate and kobudo forever.
It welcomes all students with a heritage to Sensei Shian Toma and his All Okinawan Seidokan Karate Kobudo Toide Renmei.