Issue 4 - March 2008 - International Chito-Ryu Karate-do Federation ...

Editorial
Welcome to the March edition of the River of Knowledge, by now
everyone will be back in to full training after a short break for Christmas
at most dojos. I for one enjoy the fresh start to the year, whilst it is great
to train at home there is nothing like the feeling of training together with
your fellow karateka.
In this issue we have two articles that will provide some stimulus to your
training no matter what level you are at. Whether you are a white belt or
a black belt there is always so much to learn and improve on with your
karate. As part of the Internal Chito-Ryu Karate Federation we are
fortunate to have access to such a wealth of knowledge both here in
Australia, in Japan and throughout the world. This year we are fortunate
to have Tanaka Sensei as our special guest instructor from Japan.
Tanaka Sensei will be visiting dojo's throughout Australia, and of course
attending the annual camp to pass on some of his outstanding
knowledge and of course his famous energy and passion.
Personally I always look forward to training with Tanaka Sensei. The first
year I met Tanaka Sensei I was lucky enough to accompany him along
with the Hayes family on a short holiday up the coast from Newcastle.
The first evening just as the sun was beginning to set I was standing on
a lookout watching the beach when an amazing feeling came over me. I
was drawn to an image in the sea mist which I could just make out to be
Tanaka Sensei performing kata at the edge of the water, whilst I was to
far away to hear him, or to clearly make out his techniques (as a green
belt at the time I would probably would not have understood them
anyway!) I could feel this amazing mix of power and peace. I could not
watch for long as I felt I was intruding so went back to our cabin. Tanaka
Sensei arrived at the cabin a while later, when asked how the beach was
he just smiled and said it was a very special place. I remember thinking
to myself it was not just this place that was special. I encourage
everyone to take every possible chance to train with Tanaka Sensei
including the camp, it is a very special opportunity that we are lucky to
have.
Before I end and let you get on with reading the River of Knowledge I
would like to make a special mention to the Hurley and Pike families on
the Sunshine Coast who have experienced some tough times over the
Christmas break. We are thinking of you and pass on our best wishes
and support to you all.
Adam Higgins
Questions, comments, contributions?
Send to adam.higgins@gckarate.com.au
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Mark Snow
Martin Phillips
Sandra Phillips
Greg Field
Adam Higgins
Shane Ker
Colin Phillips
Helen O'Grady
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None of the techniques described in this publication
should be attempted by the reader without
supervision from an appropriate instructor. If such
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injuries or damage to any person whatsoever occurs
as a result, neither the ICKF of A Inc. or any of its
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© ICKFA March 2008
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