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Welcome to the 19th June Edition of

THE SHOTOKAN WAY

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

An Interview with Osamu Aoki

 

 

 

THE SHOTOKAN WAY - EDITORIAL

 

Welcome to the 19th June 2009 Edition of THE SHOTOKAN WAYThe Online Shotokan Karate Magazine – the 13th edition of 2009.

Welcome again one and all to the newest edition of TSW. This edition is a first. Here we present an Interview with Osamu Aoki in both English and Spanish. Sensei Aoki 7th Dan– Chief Instructor of JKA Spain is a highly respected karateka who has developed a unique approach to studying and practicing Shotokan Karate. Here within this we hear about Sensei Aoki’s time within Takushoku University, his relationship with Master Nakayama and his friendship with Y. Osaka. Most significantly however, he explains to us all his approach to Aoki Bio Energy. Read this very interesting interview to learn more about this fascinating karateka and his unique approach to studying karate.

The article in this edition is entitled ‘Joining the dots – Jiyu-ippon kumite’ by our very own Shaun Banfield. Here he looks at the importance of applying a violent mindset to karate, using jiyu-ippon as a developmental tool and how it develops transferrable skills to the rest of the karate study. This is a very interesting article that I am sure you will all enjoy!

The last instalment in this edition is our report from the JKA England Spring Course (May 2009) – with guest Instructors Y. Osaka, Y. Ogura and K. Sawada. Read this report of our experiences with the JKA and the training we experienced. Note the beautiful photographs also!

Many thanks as always everyone for coming along for the ride with us.


Shaun Banfield & Emma Robins   

19th June 2009


 

MATERIAL IN THIS PUBLICATION

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An Interview with Osamu Aoki

 

'Joining the Dots - Jiyu-ippon kumite' Article by Shaun Banfield

 

'JKA SPRING COURSE 2009 ' - Report by Shaun Banfield

 

'Enoeda The Master Text'5 DVD Series' - DVD Review

 

'The Applied Karate Series - D. Hazard & A. Trimble' DVD Review 

 

*THE FORUM IS BACK* - The Shotokan Way Forum

 

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The Next Edition: Coming on the 19th June 2009


This is just the beginning!

NEW OUT!!!!

 

Master Class Shotokan - The Legacy of a Master by Master Teruyuki Okazaki

 

MASTER CLASS SHOTOKAN - THE LEGACY OF A MASTER

BY MASTER T. OKAZAKI

SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION 6 DVD SET

 

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THE KEINOSUKE ENOEDA DVD SET(1-5)

BY KEINOSUKE ENOEDA

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In  2003 Master Keinosuke Enoeda died, his untimely death sent shock waves around the karate world. How could someone so powerful and strong be taken?

 

But cancer does not discriminate between the strong and the weak.

 

This dynamic and charismatic man named The Tiger for his exceptional fighting spirit and powerful techniques left a legacy that will be remembered for generations.

 

This set of 5 DVDs is a part of that legacy, remastered and with NEW MATERIAL ON EACH DVD. We have a lasting memory of this great teacher and Martial Artist.

 

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THE APPLIED KARATE SERIES (1-3)

BY DAVE HAZARD AND AIDAN TRIMBLE

REMASTERED AND RE-EDITED

 

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

Articles

DVD/Book/Course/Tournament Reviews

Instructor Profiles

Calendar Listings

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