World Taikai - Hayashi-sensei (Ayase), J. McCulloch (Toronto), Hiate-sensei (Atsugi) and Noda-sensei (Alberta)
October 10, 2005
October 09, 2005
October 08, 2005
WSKO Council Meeting
A meeting of the WSKO Council was held on October 8, 2005 in Fukui, Japan.Councilors from Japan, Indonesia, UK, Sweden, Italy, USA, Brazil and Canada provided feedback on a host of proposed changes for WSKO Branches.
The meeting was also attended by Ms. Yuuki So (ShorinjiKempo Sosai), Arai-sensei (WSKO Chairperson) and a representative from Kongo Zen Sohonzan Shorinji.
September 29, 2005
Visit to Glasgow University Branch
On Saturday Sep. 24, 2005, John McCulloch of Toronto Branch visited Glasgow University Branch in Scotland. It was at this dojo that John started studying Shorinji Kempo in 1982 .
The class was the first practical experience of Shorinji Kempo for many new students. The format of the class was as follows:
- Warm up (including basic pairform drills)
- Kihon (this was directed mainly to newcomers and focussed on basic movements)
- Chinkon
- Philosophy ("The Essence of Shorinji Kempo")
- Techniques (okuri gote, katate maki nuki, tsukiten ichi, hantenshin geri, yokotenshin geri, oshi gote, kotemaki gaeshi)
Many thanks to Tony Leith, Niall Anderson-sensei and the members of GUSKC for providing such a warm welcome.
Gassho
August 27, 2005
Godorenshu at Huronia Branch
On the afternoon of Saturday August 27, Shorinji Kempo Ontario members gathered at the Renseikan Aikido Dojo in Barrie, Ontario for a Godorenshu (group training event). The Renseikan Dojo has a beautiful tatami floor and this allowed us to focus on certain technical aspects more deeply than usual (see later).
Branches represented at the Godorenshu included Huronia (the host Branch), Eglinton, North York and Toronto.
The theme of the Godorenshu was on nage (throwing) and how to make an effective ukemi (breakfall) to escape injury.
Fontaine-sensei (Huronia Branch) led us through a structured series of exercises to develop the foundation skills to make ukemi safely and effectively.
Following this practice, we split into groups according to rank and studied how to apply ukemi in relation to our curriculum techniques.
Newer members had the opportunity to develop confidence in their ukemi and were able to apply those skills quickly. For the more senior members it was a valuable chance to fully practice techniques which can be fairly dangerous on a hard surface.
We wish to express our gratitude to Fontaine-sensei and the members of Huronia Branch for allowing us to participate in such a valuable practice.
J. McCulloch
Toronto Branch
July 21, 2005
Kickathon 2005 Cheque Presentation
On the evening of July 13, 2005 we presented a cheque for $9,000 to Dr. David Goldbloom, Senior Medical Advisor, Education and Public Affairs of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
The donated funds, which were raised by the 2005 ShorinjiKempo Kickathon, will be used by CAMH to support drug cessation treatment and foster research into the basic causes of drug addiction.
June 06, 2005
Cornell Camp 2005
Atsumi-Sensei (left), Slava Burdenyuk (right)
This year's Cornell camp was led by Atsumi-Sensei along with the assistance of one of his students from Japan. Also Hagata-Sensei and Miyata-Sensei were assisting in teaching. About 50 kenshi from East and West coast of the US and Canada and from Japan took part in the camp. The emphasis of the training was on various implementations of the shape of Manji in different goho and juho techniques. The overall spirit of the camp was great even though the weather was not always cooperating.
Slava Burdenyuk
Shokenshi, 2nd dan
Toronto Branch
May 19, 2005
2005 Toronto Branch Charity "Kickathon" Raises Record Amount
Members of Toronto Branch performed 300 sponsored kicks on the evening of May 18 as their 2005 Kaiso Day charity activity. The event was particularly successful - we managed to raise $9,000 (a new record amount).
The funds will be donated to the Centre for Addcition and Mental Health Foundation to support treatment programs and research geared to help drug addicts escape from their addiction.
We are proud to be able to assist the CAMH Foundation in their essential work.
May 17, 2005
Synapse website launch
The official English language website for ordering ShorinjiKempo dogi, obi and hoi is now up and running.
May 03, 2005
Atsugi Doin (Kanagawa, Japan) has built a stone wall monument that mentions their supporters and friends. John McCulloch (Toronto Branch Master) was among those named.
Toronto Branch is extremely happy to have such close ties with Hiate-sensei and the members of Atsugi Doin. Our connection was forged in 1985 when John was an exchange student at the nearby Tokai University. Numerous exchange visits to Atsugi and Toronto have taken place since then.
We wish Atsugi Doin every future success!
March 05, 2005
Haru Matsuri 2005 Demonstration
On Saturday March 5, 2005, members from all the ShorinjiKempo Ontario Branches gathered at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) - the home of Leaside Branch - for the 2005 Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival) demonstration.
This year marked the first time that ShorinjiKempo was demonstrated to the public in this festival. Other budo also showed their skills to the public, including karate-do, kendo, aikido, iaido and judo.
The ShorinjiKempo demonstration consisted of showing elements of a regular class (meditation, warm-up, basics, pairform exercises, breakfalls) followed by group embu, women's self-defense, hokei (techniques) and kumi embu (pairform technical sequences).
The event served as a good occasion for ShorinjiKempo members to train together and for informing the public about the nature of our art.
Photos from the event are shown below.
Women's self-defense (Toronto Branch)
February 28, 2005
Second Ontario Godorenshu
Kenshi from Ontario Branches* gathered at Toronto Branch for the second Ontario Godorenshu. A kyu examination was also held at this time.
* Representatives came from Eglinton, Leaside and Toronto Branches.
February 22, 2005
Mayfair Branch (London, UK)
Reunion with Mizuno-sensei (8th dan) at Mayfair Branch. It was wonderful to return to my former dojo!
February 08, 2005
Public Demonstation at JCCC
We will be participating in a public demonstration of ShorinjiKempo at the JCCC Spring Festival at 3:30pm on Saturday March 5, 2005. Click on the image above for more details.
January 17, 2005
Donation to Red Cross
Louie-sensei (Eglinton Branch) presented a cheque for $735 to the Canadian Red Cross. The funds were raised by the Jan. 15 event.
ShorinjiKempo Ontario members raised over $2,000 for tsunami relief in January. The funds were provided to the Red Cross, Oxfam and Unicef.
January 15, 2005
Tsunami Relief
Immediately following the Kagami Biraki, kenshi took part in a pot luck dinner and silent auction to raise funds for the Red Cross Tsunami Relief appeal.
Kagami Biraki 2005
On January 15, 2005, the Branches of ShorinjiKempo Ontario gathered at the JCCC for the 2005 Kagami Biraki hosted by Leaside Branch.
Thank you to Oka-sensei for organizing the event.
January 09, 2005
Hiate-sensei receives award
Hiate-sensei (Seihanshi, 7th dan) was given an award at the Hombu Kagami Biraki ceremony in recognition of his efforts in youth development and supporting WSKO Branches (including our Branch) . Well done and thank you!
Major changes for ShorinjiKempo
WSKO Hombu announced today the new logo for ShorinjiKempo worldwide. This logo replaces the tate ken and tate manji symbols used previously.
Also, in the preceding year, Kongo Zen content was deleted from the WSKO curriculum.
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