Okinawa has a long tradition of empty handed combat, primarily because they have been controlled for much of their history by Japan, and mainland Japan has outlawed weapons on the island. The indigenous form of karate practiced in Okinawa was generally known as te (Japanese for hand)– and was further specialized based on the region of Okinawa it was practiced. In Shuri, it was known as Shuri-te, in Tomari – Tomari-te, etc.
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The OCKicks crew had a great time with Zombie Nims playing games and getting treats on Thursday Oct 28th. Happy Halloween everyone! Tang Boo!
On Sunday, Oct 24th, Team OCKicks competed in the 2010 AAKS "Great Pumpkin" Tournament in Corona, CA and returned with 12 trophies! We're extremely proud of their courage and sportsmanship. Whether you came home with top honors or not we hope you enjoyed the experience and learned something valuable to apply to your training. Parents you too should be proud of the efforts and courage your children displayed.
And now for the results... There's more new COLOR in the school! We are pleased to announce the promotion of 6 Tang Soo Do students in Gup Shim Sa #20! The test preceded our open house and challenged a small group of students who showed a large amount of energy and enthusiasm, highlighted by Blake Evans who promoted to 4th Gup Green Belt.
Check out A Letter to Parents on our FAQ tab. It was written by Tom Callos, 6th Dan Master instructor and student of Master Ernie Reyes Sr. "The magic that forms in the long term relationship between a martial arts teacher and his or her students makes them an incredibly valuable, but all too often unacknowledged, part of 'the village' that can help raise your child to be confident, self-disciplined, resilient, and resourceful." Evidence of this spirit is seen in the video taken during Cho Dan examination in end of December 2008 at JKS Honbu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan. Showing part of the kihon techniques required for black belt - demonstrated by a 6 year old boy and a 7 year old girl - they both passed. The patience, persistence, persuasiveness and skill of their instructor combined with their commitment and that of their parents is evident in these kids' actions. Join our instructors as we endeavor to bring out the very best in you and/or your child at OCKicks. Tang Soo! The dojang was sweltering Thursday night, not because of the unseasonably warm weather but because of the tremendous effort displayed by our Jr Kicks in the fall "Just for Kicks" in-school tournament. For some of our students it was their first ever tournament and we're proud of the courage they demonstrated. And now for the results...
by Chanel Collins, 3rd Gup "Annyeonghaseyo!" All around me the unfamiliar greeting rings out as I step off into sweltering heat I've never felt before, and instantly I know I'm in for an abrupt culture shock. It's hard to breathe because of the dense, overpowering moisture surrounding me and my skin feels like its burning off, but I can't take my eyes off of my new surroundings. I've been up for more than 24 hours and am now in a strange land being told to board a bus after an exhausting day. I can't read any signs, I've just been handed "won" which apparently is very abundant (1,000 won is roughly equal to $1 US dollar), and suddenly it hits me that I'm not in America anymore. Not in the slightest. Not even if I closed my eyes could I pretend that this land was familiar. South Korea has a wild, magnificent spirit all of its own. Focus is an important part of martial arts and life. Lessons you learn in martial arts can often be expanded and applied to everyday challanges. We want your martial arts experience to transcend beyond the walls of the dojang. This month we offer some well written advice on focus, exerpts from "The Power of Less" by Leo Babauta. “Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” - Qui-Gon to Anakin, Star Wars Episode I The quote above, as cheesy as George Lucas’ writing often is, contains a nugget of Jedi wisdom that I’ve repeatedly found to be true. Your focus determines your reality. It’s something we don’t think about much of the time, but give it some consideration now: There's more new COLOR in the school! We are pleased to announce the promotion of 16 Tang Soo Do students in Gup Shim Sa #19 Part Duex! Our students who were re-testing in this make-up test impressed SBN Gilliland with the great progress they've made.
Sa Bom Nim Mike Torchia proudly announces the promotion of Team Turtle students at a ceremony on August 18th. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals.
Team Turtle Double Green Ethan Diaz Team Turtle Double Orange Ayden Elsasser Team Turtle Orange Tommy Marks Team Turtle Double Gold Brennan Hill Team Turtle Gold Parker O'Conner |
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