united states international federation of karate kyokushin newsletter

UNITED STATES
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION
OF KARATE KYOKUSHIN
NEWSLETTER
3rd Edi on April‐
June2013
Newsletter items
1. 4th IFK World Tournament
2. Words of inspiration from
Sensei
3. News from around the
organization
4 Upcoming events/ Other
important information
Any comments or suggestions please contact
Sensei-Allen Wood at:
gunnerwood54@hotmail.com or
Allen.G.Wood@ice.dhs.gov
This issue will be dedicated to our fantas c fight team. They recently competed in the 4th IFK
World Tournament. They did a fantas c job represen ng not only the USIFKK but the United
States. OSU
United States International Federation of Karate Kyokushin Fight Team
Sempai Kamil Maras
Rank: Nidan
Fighting Category: Knockdown Heavyweight
Years Experience: 10 years
Dojo: ElkKyo Kyokushin Karate – New Jersey
Sensei Scott Haug
Rank: Godan
Fighting Category: Knockdown Heavyweight
Years Experience: 20+
Dojo: S&S Fitness Gym and Martial Arts Academy– Hamlin, New
York
USAIFKK Newsletter April-June 2013
Sempai Brandi Cooper
Rank: Shodan
Fighting Category: Knockdown Lightweight
Years Experience: 9+
Dojo: Grey Wolf Kyokushin Martial Arts-Holley,
New York
Sempai Jackie Porter
Rank: Shodan
Fighting Category: Knockdown Middleweight
Year Experience: 10+
Dojo: Hilton Kyokushin Karate-Hilton, New York
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Sempai Jordan Diaz
Fighting Category: Knockdown Light
Year Experience: 10+
Dojo: S&S Fitness Gym and Martial Arts
Academy– Hamlin, New York
Words of Wisdom from Sensei
TAKING KARATE CLASSES IS MORE THAN JUST KICKS AND PUNCHES
Karate has stood the test of me as a worthwhile ac vity
and to some, a way of life. Before you join the latest fad
exercise class like “zumba”, you might want to check out
your local mar al arts school.
The core of tradi onal karate es three aspects of life to‐
gether which strike universally with children and adults.
Karate is good for the mind, the body and the spirit.
First, Karate is physically good for you as it has cardio train‐
ing, stretching and muscle building, all in one ac vity. You
will burn calories, improve your endurance while challeng‐
ing your balance and coordina on.
Second, karate is good for your mind as it requires strategy,
focus and discipline. The key to success in anything is to
have focus and discipline. Karate will teach you to rely on
your own will and u lize the power of your mind to over‐
come challenges.
Third, karate is good for the spirit as it relieves stress, builds
confidence and challenges you to grow as a person. With
confidence comes a healthy a tude that ins lls a calm out‐
look in everything you do.
The karate belt ranking system signifies obtainable goals
and shows a clear, measured path to achievement.
So when you are looking for a wellness strategy that engag‐
es you at every level, look to karate and you will find your‐
self with tools to live a healthy life
Sensei George 1993 in Japan
News from around the USAIFKK
ElkKyo Kyokushin
US IFK Team member has his sights on London
Sempai Kamil Maras a member of the US IFK Na onal Figh ng team is hard
in prepara ons for the World Tournament to be held in London, UK on
April 6 & 7. Sempai Kamil has began his specific training in December of
last year with a focus on strength training. Gradually he transi oned into
Cross ‐ Fit, condi oning and endurance. All this and keeping up with spe‐
cific Kyokushin training keeps his schedule very busy. Kamil's own Sensei
the na onal figh ng team coach Sensei Roman Herman is working diligent‐
ly with Sempai Kamil on strategy, technique as well as specific figh ng com‐
bina ons. A very important part of Sempai's prepara on is an increased
amount of sparring. Sensei Miguel Rios from the Shuranken Dojo has been
very generous in welcoming Sempai Kamil into his training sessions to help
him in that aspect and add addi onal guidance. To compete against the
best in the World at the toughest Mar al Art is definitely a collec ve
effort. Even though Sempai Kamil will be figh ng on the ma s of London
by himself, he will definitely have the support of many back home, and all
those who have helped him along the way can take part in the honor to be
represen ng the US at the World Tournament.
Interna onal invita on for Sensei Roman Herman
Sensei Roman Herman was officially invited by the Polish Shinkyokushin
General Secretary Shihan Remigiusz Karpinski to the European
Shinkyokushin Qualifying tournament to be held in Elk, Poland (February
27, 2013), as a special guest. Unfortunately, because of previous commit‐
ments Sensei Roman could not a end, but it is a great honor to be recog‐
nized in the interna onal Kyokushin community. Sensei Roman is affiliated
with the Elk branch as a original founder of Kyokushin in that area of Po‐
land in 1970's. He has since visited his "old" Dojo in past years where he is
s ll very much recognized and respected by the current Kyokushin stu‐
dents.
Visit from a familiar Sempai
NJKO Dojo had a special visitor during recent training. Sempai Roman Her‐
man Jr., son of our Sensei took me from his studies at Fordham University
and took advantage of Kyokushin training at the dojo were he spent years
before. Sempai Herman, used his Kyokushin abili es and took a different
path by trying his strength at Collegic Football. He is currently on the Ford‐
ham University Football team and all the training is definitely paying off in a
posi ve way. We wish all the best to our Sempai.
Different kind of Champion at NJKO Dojo
US IFK Kata Championship which took place in Holley NY on January 26th
unveiled a different kind of a Champion hailing from NJKO Dojo. Sempai
Artur Kuzio took first place in his division by performing Pinan Sono Go and
Tsuki No Kata. Sempai had very strong compe on in his division but man‐
aged to perform his Kata at a level which afforded him the top
prize. Sempai Artur is hard at work on perfec ng his Kata with having aspi‐
ra ons on taking part in many Kata tournaments in the near future.
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EagleWings Kyokushin Karate, OKC
January, 2013
According to Sensei Ellis Weber, this past weekend was one of the
most beneficial series of clinics he’s seen in his nearly thirty years of
instruc on.
‘Sensei’s Todd Hutchinson and Nikki Ma ce and Sempai’s Kerry
Kazdan and Ken Anderson poured a great amount of wealth into
our club, “said Sensei Weber.” Areas we fall short in due to the dis‐
tance were expounded on and great instruc ons to the details for
USA‐IFK standards were highlighted.”
Three days of seminars included weapons, self‐defense, and ba‐
sics that can always be tuned up. The weekend culminated with
Sempais Bo Mowdy and Amjad Nawez tes ng for Nidan. It was the
first Dan tes ng for Eaglewings Kyokushin Karate in nearly thirteen
years. What started as a class‐wide exam for proficiency in the
technical arena finally ended hours later in what could only be con‐
sidered a test of the heart. Eaglewings’ history of tough tes ng was
once again brought into the forefront as the Sempais completed
twenty plus individual fights, two series of 2, 3&4‐on‐one plural
figh ng, and quick kill, where each candidate for tes ng has one
last chance at every class mate and fellow candidate before promo‐
on has been determined.
The OKC studio is planning in‐school tournaments for the year
and Sensei Weber and Kohai Lilly welcome all IFK family members
to visit any me. Sensei extends a very deep gra tude to Shihan
Mike Monaco for keeping the spirit of Kyokushin alive in U.S.
Hilton Dojo, NY
April 6, 2013
The Hilton dojo hosted the semi annual black belt test. It
was a good day showcased by the USAIFKK fighters in the
end. The USAIFKK welcomed 6 new Sempai’s and one
new Sensei to the ranks. From Grey Wolf Kyokushin dojo
Sempai’s Tracy Harder, Ma Harder, and Jack Welch.
From Lakeview Karate Sempai Kathryn Bilicki. From the
Hilton dojo Sempai’s Caite Traut, Kyle Brosseau and
Sensei Allen Wood. Congratula ons and OSU!
LAKESIDE KARATE Lyndonville, NY
Lakeside Karate student, Kathryn Bilicki
earns a black belt
Kathryn Bilicki of Medina, NY earned her 1st degree
Black Belt in Kyokushin Karate on Saturday March 13,
2013. Her success is the culmina on of hard work and
prac ce every week for the past eight years.
Kathryn is the first student of Lakeside Karate to gradu‐
ate from the Junior Black Belt program which provides a
performance based path of goals and achievements for
juniors. Kathryn's six hour exam was one of her most
difficult challenges and greatest achievements.
Requirements for the exam included all aspects of her
training in karate. Included was the performance of
techniques individually and in sequences known as sylla‐
bus. Over fi een figh ng combina ons and twenty
different forms (kata), including weapons forms were
required. Rounding out the exam was several rounds of
semi‐contact figh ng and the final board breaking
demonstra on.
Kathryn displayed her excep onal technical ability and
skill throughout the test. The only thing that was strong‐
er than her skill was her determina on and figh ng spir‐
it.
The new black belt will enhance the programs offered at
Lakeside Karate as she is a testament to the success that
can be achieved through training in the mar al arts.
For further informa on you may contact 585‐705‐5614,
or go to www.lakesidekarateny.com
4th World Tournament con nued– Submi ed by Sempai Kamil Maras
Well the tournament was obviously a fantas c experience. There was 64 fighters in the Heavyweight divi‐
sion. Sensei Sco drew a by in his first round. In the second round he was matched up against last years
Kyokushinkai Kan (Royama Group) All Japan Heavyweight Champion Fuji Masake. A er two very even rounds
Sensei Sco was declared a winner by weight difference greater than 10 kg. In his next match he fought a very
good fight with a fighter from Holland Roel Noorrdman which was going to a draw at the least, but in the last
moments of the fight Sensei got caught with a Jodan Hiza Geri and lost the fight by Ippon.
As for me, I have also drew a by in the first round. In the second round I was matched with a Bulgarian fighter
Hrist Dragiev, the first round was even, with both of us not wan ng to take any risks. In the first extension I
realized that he was not checking any of my low kicks, so I took advantage and focused my energy on the gedan
mawashi geri, before I had the opportunity to score a point the round expired. The judges scored an even
round again, but due to a 29 kg weight difference I was declared a winner.
In my second fight my opponent was the eventual World Champion Alexey Mezhevtsov from Russia. He scored
a quick ippon with a shita tsuki and that was pre y much it for that one.
Both Sensei Sco and I have ended up in the top 16 fighters in our division.
Sempai Jackie did a great job in her fights. Her first fight she won by decision, she was doing much more dam‐
age through both rounds and a er the first extension she was declared a winner. Her inside low kicks were no
match for her opponent.
In her second fight she was matched with a Bri sh fighter, and again she was ge ng the be er end of the ex‐
changes. Unfortunately towards the end of the round she got caught with a mawashi geri jodan and because
she was off balance she fell and had an wazari scored against her. If it wasn't for that miss score she would
have surely won that fight and advanced into the top 8 fighters in the world. ( she finished in the top 16)
Sempai Brandi had a li le less luck on the draw and had a very strong opponent in her first fight. Unfortunately
a er a very hard fought fight she lost by judges decision. Sempai also shared Brandi's bad luck of drawing a
strong fighter in his first encounter. He did well, as a ma er of fact he was doing be er than his opponent for
the 1st half of the fight but then he started ge ng hit with an unfamiliar technique of a low heal kick into his
thigh. Had trouble defending it and an ippon against Sempai was scored towards the end of the fight.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MAY 11, 2013 Sensei Jim Grafe Tournament, Hilton NY
August 6‐10 Hanshi Steve Arneil Summer Camp
September 21, 2013 AIKC Championships Rochester NY
Other informa on
This message is for anyone who is or will be judging in future tournaments in par cular Green, Brown, and Black Belts
We are going to have a special class this summer and Shihan wants everybody to be in dress code by then.
Dark Blue Blazer ‐‐ PO# 4900033614
Gray Pants‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ RN # 54341 03‐1428 (that's the way it's printed on the label)
Short Sleeved White Shirt ‐‐ Macy's or Penney's
Black Socks. Black DRESS SHOES (nothing else will be accepted)
The cost of the pants and Blazer (Macy's) is like $390 BUT
Tell everyone that 4 or more mes a year there are sales and then the price will come to about $120 or so. Wait ll then
to purchase those two items (Macy's only)
Everyone Judging should have these items by the me of the Rochester tournament ‐‐ Everyone Must Be Within The
dress code!
Shihan Dave Muscarella
Shojin Karate
724‐699‐6346