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Paul Herbert 5th Dan

Welcome to the September 2010 Anniversary Edition of

THE SHOTOKAN WAY

Please read the whole of the Main Page for details of what's NEW to TSW

An Interview with Mikio Yahara

 

 

 

THE SHOTOKAN WAY - EDITORIAL

 

Welcome to the September 2010 Edition of THE SHOTOKAN WAYThe Anniversary Edition of The Online Shotokan Karate Magazine.

 

So it’s the Anniversary edition again, marking another year of karate gone by. Karate is such a personal voyage, and no doubt this past year will have been of greater or lesser significance in your karate career, but hopefully nonetheless it will have been a year of progress. This past weekend I had a friend at my home, who I allowed to look through my personal karate journals. I am typically notoriously secretive about their content as to me they are a work in progress rather than a finished, polished product – much like my own karate. But after expressing an interest in taking a look, I opened them up for him to see. Although I read them regularly, I haven’t looked at them one after another in succession. In looking at my journals just from the last few years, I can see how I have changed and how my karate has changed. No, not changed…perhaps “progressed” or “evolved” are better descriptions! Hundreds of pages dedicated to experiences that will forever be cherished. So whilst this edition marks the end of one year’s progress and research for me, it more significantly represents another year of potential development.

 

THE SHOTOKAN WAY - ONLINE STORE

This edition brings an Interview with Mikio Yahara. Now, it was only a short while ago that we interviewed Sensei Yahara for TSW, but were so inspired we felt the need to get another. This time, enrolling the help of Ibuki Tawara – a current KWF Kenshusei – we bring you a new and exclusive interview with the legend that is YAHARA! Whilst perhaps not as detailed as its predecessor, this interview has some real gems within that I was so pleased to discover which I hope you will thoroughly enjoy.

The second piece in this edition is an Interview with Takashi Naito, conducted by George Carruthers. Whilst being conducted a year ago, we are only now using the interview as we try and use material in the order we receive it. I met Naito Sensei last year at the JSKA World Championships in Manchester, and I was so impressed by his sense of poise and modesty. I hope you enjoy this interview.

Paul Herbert 5th Dan - Redman Applied Karate Sessions

The third part of this special edition comes in the form of the first part in a series of articles by Norman Robinson 8th Dan JKS. This article, “Norman Robinson’s effective karate – Part 1” concerns the issue of the basic stances Zenkutsu-dachi and Kokutsu-dachi, providing some of the finer details of the JKS developed stances. This is a real treat for us to have insight from such an experienced and knowledgeable karateka.

The fourth instalment of this edition comes from Seamus O’Dowd in his article “The Next Generation”, which considers the future of karate around the world, and how the legacy of past and current practicing Masters needs to be preserved and propagated by future karateka. I feel the content of this is so relevant at the moment, and I am very interested in hearing people’s thoughts on this.

THE JISHU KATA PROJECT

The final instalment of TSW is a hugely important one to us. This year, from this anniversary edition onwards, we will be launching a brand new TSW Research Kata Project. This article introduces the project, perfectly entitled the “The JISHU project”. Please read more about the project and get involved in what we hope to be a groundbreaking interactive research project via the forum!

Another important point that I would like to raise here is the release of the NEW Shotokan Karate Magazine, which features the legendary Stan Schmidt. SKM, as always, remains a leading force in the promotion of shotokan karate around the world, and this is yet another excellent contribution to the karate community.

SKM 105

Before this editorial concludes, I would like to discuss something important related to the Forum. The forum is NOT a space to relentlessly argue, it is NOT a space to spout or patronize, and it is NOT a space for silly or childish behaviour. Think it through!

 

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Happy training, and good luck in all you do!


Shaun Banfield & Emma Robins     

September 2010


 

MATERIAL IN THIS PUBLICATION

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An Interview with Mikio Yahara

 

'An Interview with Takashi Naito'

 

'Norman Robinson's Effective Karate'

Norman Robinson & Alan King

 

'The Next Generation'

Article by Seamus O'Dowd

 

'The Jishu Kata Project'

Article by Shaun Banfield

 

'A Session with the RedMan - Paul Herbert 5th Dan'

Seminar Review by Shaun Banfield 

 

Paul Herbert - Seminar Information

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THE APPLIED KARATE SERIES (1-3)

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The Applied Karate Series by Dave Hazard and Aidan Trimble 

 

 

This DVD series comes from two of the Uk’s most important Martial Artists – Dave Hazard and Aidan Trimble. 

 

Dave Hazard is Chief Instructor to the Academy of Shotokan Karate. A student of Keinosuke Enoeda, Dave has over 40 years experience in the Martial Arts.

 

A former National Champion and member of the British team and assistant coach coach to the England Karate Team, Dave has lived in Japan and trained with some of the world’s most famous teachers in the Japan Karate Association Instructors Class.

 

Aidan Trimble is Chief Instructor to the Federation of Shotokan Karate. A former British, European Champion, Aidan is a successful author of numerous books on the Art of Karate. Training with the finest Teachers in both traditional and sport Karate he is renowned throught the world for his ability.

 

 

Both these top-flight competitors have developed into internationally renowned instructors and teach throughout the world.

 

 

In this set of DVDs they demonstrate the fundamental techniques then apply the movements for competition and combat. With the use of slow-motion, action replay and clear commentary, they explain the techniques in a unique and dynamic way. This is an essential guide for all karate-ka.

 

 

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If you have anything that you would like to have placed on this ever-expanding Research Centre and E-Mag please contact us at

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and we will include your material in the e-mag that is published fortnightly.

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Interview with Influencial Karate-ka

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