Minakami Karate

Kokoro
Periodic Dojo Newsletter
Meet Ryoma, he is a master practitioner of neko ashi dachi.

October 2012
Demonstration Team Now Recruiting
Minakami Karate Demonstration Team is now recruiting volunteer members. Contact John Gough (j.gough@comcast.net) if you would like to be part of the team.

Special Seminar Announcement

Sunday. October 21, 2012 3-6 PM $35 Will cover majority of Black Belt exam curriculum: Ippon kumite, kata, kihon, terminology, philosophy. Excellent preview for students planning on testing for black belt. Open to all students. RSVP by October 19.

Inside this issue:

T-Shirt Day September Kyu Promo Results NEW Karate Gold Class Hayashi-Ha Cup needs Volunteers & Sponsors August/September Dan Promo Results Writers wanted Kata Requirements Notice

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Demonstration team members will learn skills not typically covered in regular class, such as board breaking and take-down techniques. The main requirement is that volunteers show up regularly to scheduled practices and perform at schedule demonstrations. Practice schedule can be found on the Minakami Karate Events Calendar. Dont have an Events Calendar? Ask Angela.

Our next demonstration performance will be at the Minakami Karate Year End Party on Saturday, December 15, 2012.

Above, Minakami Karate Demonstration Team performs at Bellevues 2012 Aki Matsuri

Congratulation to 2012-2013 Competition Team

The official 2012-2013 Minakami Karate Competition Team has been selected. Congratulation to Erin Kato (Captain), Jasmine Van Horn (Assistant Captain), Arthur Weaver, Sanchir Myagmarsuren, Egeljin Myagmarsuren, Jason Hainze, Hana Hurst and Konstantin Chorbova. The team is currently preparing for their first tournament coming up on October 27 & 28, the West Coast Open in Tacoma. Also representing Minakami Karate as independent competitors will be Angela Parvanta (kumite), Aaron Bannavong (kumite), Aaron Parker (kumite), Henry Bowman (kata), Sean Bowman (Kata), Mari Hicks (Kata) and Wakako Hurst (kata). If you are interested in

competing on behalf of Minakami Karate, please speak to Angela right away.

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Introducing T-Shirt Day!

Make sure to check out the Minakami Karate Events Calendar as we will be adding T-shirt days on special occasions. On these days, all students should wear their Minakami Karate t-shirt or their favorite t-shirt along with their gi pants. No belt is required on these days. Minakami Karate t-shirts can be purchased through the dojo for $23.00+tax.

Above, students model Minakami Karate Dojo T-shirt. Artwork by Seiko Kobayashi, owner of Retro Pop clothing company NAMU.

October T-shirt days are on October 8 (Columbus Day) and October 31 (Halloween).

To find out more about NAMU, check out www.facebook.com/pages/ Retro-Pop-NAMU/93506687850

September 22, 2012 Kyu Promotion Results

Atsuko Harmer2nd Kyu Seth Damiano4th Kyu Myagmarsuren, Egeljin5th kyu Myagmarsuren, Sanchir5th kyu (yobi) Weaver, Arthur5th kyu (yobi) Abraham, Esau6th Kyu Van Horn, Jasmine6th Kyu Kobayashi, Seiko7th kyu Pratley, Ciaran7th kyu Pratley, Skye7th kyu (yobi) Damiano, Rob8th kyu Dillon, Renee8th kyu Haseley, Jacob9th kyu Pratley, Chris9th kyu

Zumba has moved to Tuesdays nights 8:00-8:45 PM. Now classes are FREE for members and only $5 for guests.

Next promotion will be held on October 20th, 2012

Karate GoldNew class for Adults, Mondays

Minakami Karate will be adding a new class on Monday nights, 7:15-8:30 PM, beginning October 15. Its called Karate Gold and it is designed for adults age 50+, but enjoyable for anyone over 35. This class is also good for students who are recovering from sports related injury. Exercises are modified to be more gentle on joints while also strengthening muscles to prevent future injury. This class will feature more thorough warm up and cool down periods to increase flexibility and, again, prevent injury. There will be a mix of kata, kihon, ippon kumite, self-defense training and muscle specific exercises. Karate Gold is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced martial artists.

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Volunteers & Sponsors NeededHayashi-Ha Cup 2013

We are gearing up for our next Hayashi-Ha Cup karate tournament. Next years tournament will be held on February 23, 2013. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Time Keepers Score Keepers Stagers Food Makers/ Servers Set Up & Break Down Crew Volunteers will be given free lunch and a nifty Hayashi-Ha Cup Staff T-shirt. Parents volunteer, you need not be worried about missing you childs event. We will make sure to rotate workers so you can watch your child (or children) compete. Students that want to compete AND volunteer are happily welcome to do so. If you are interested in being a sponsor for the next Hayashiha Cup, please speak to Angela as soon as possible (angela@minakamikarate.com or call 206-525-6100). We have many sponsorship opportunities available. As always we appreciate your support!

August/September Dan Promotion Results

Practical Exam Setijono, HermanGodan Heller, JamieSandan Parvanta, AngelaSandan Hamilton, ChipNidan Quinn, AndyShodan McDermott, ChironJr. Sandan Written Exam Hamilton, Wini Heller, Jamie McDermott, Chiron Final 2012 Exam will be held on November 4, 2012 at 3:00PM. Daruma says Seven times fall down. Eight times stand up.

Calling all Writers

Do you like to write? Do you have something you want to say or advertise? The Kokoro wants writers. All ages are welcome to contribute. Short stories of fiction or non-fiction, special announcements, cartoons, words of wisdom, advise or reflection pieces. You write it, we will read it. And if we like it, we will put it in our next issue!

Writers wanted for Kokoro

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Minakami Karate was founded in 1985 by Sensei Akio Minakami. Our goal is to teach traditional

Japanese Karate to dedicated students who will learn and enjoy the techniques and attitudes of the true martial artist. Our motto is Live Now, which means be present 100% in your actions and give all youve got. Wake up! Your next breath could be your last. Minakami Karate
9871 Aurora Ave N Seattle, WA 98103

Make the most of it and do your best NOW. Kokoro (shin) in Japanese means mind, spirit, heart, will, feeling, intention, thought, or core. Usually mind or heart is the usual translation, and is used in reference to the true nature and intention of human spirit. It refers to the core of the human being.

Phone: 206-525-6100 E-mail: angela@minakamikarate.com

Kata Requirement Notice

In preparation for the 2013 Hayashi-Ha Cup, all color belt students have been assigned specific katas to prepare for competition. This kata will be the same kata students will perform at their kyu promotions until further notice. Please check the notice board next to the main office door to find out what kata you should be working on. If you have any questions, please speak to Angela.