KOFUKAN KARATE ROLEYSTONE

JUNE 2015 NEWSLETTER
KO F UKA N
K ARAT E
RO LEYS T O NE
www.karateroleystone.com.au
Email: stacy12@iinet.net.au
Phone: 0419 946 661
DATES TO
REMEMBER
 13 June - Black Belt Grading at Warnbro Dojo
 2 July - General Grading &
Term 2 End
 21 July - Term 3 Start
 22 Sept - General Grading
& Term 3 End
 24 Sept - No Training due
to Family Camp
 25 - 28 Sept - Karate Family Camp Taunton Farm
Margaret River
SHIHAN TOMIYAMA’S ANNUAL VISIT
The Roleystone Dojo was lucky to have Shihan Tomiyama (Kofukan Karate International’s most senior instructor) visit our Dojo on the 12th May for his annual visit.
Shihan travels the world sharing his expertise with Kofukan students throughout the year. The Roleystone
Dojo performed Kihon Ippon Kumite which translates to 'one technique sparring’ and was focused on the fundamental principle of performing the technique at the same time ('Ichi boroshi'). Along with Shihan’s guidance
and the help of other senior instructors within the Dojo and Association, students were able to practice this
concept in partners. Whilst Shihan’s visit to our Dojo was short we all took something away to continue to work
on and apply to other areas of our karate. Shihan left us with a closing remark to remember to “practice
properly all the time”.
Whilst we were lucky to have Shihan visit our dojo on the 12th of May we also had two students within our
Association who attempted their next Dan ("black belt") grading. If you are attempting to grade when Shihan is
on his annual visit to Australia you are required to train with him for the entire week and have trained with him
the year before also. In addition to this, the grading was a closed grading which meant parents, family and
friends are not allowed to attend. Through their hard work and training we would like to congratulate Elrina
Hartman (Roleystone Dojo) and Glen Baker (Mandurah Dojo) for passing their 2nd Dan grading.
2nd Dan Grading
14th May 2015
 13 Oct - Term 4 Start
Elrina Hartman
&
Glen Baker
 18 Oct - Black Belt Grading
at Roleystone Dojo
 15 Nov - Proposed Dojo
Tournament
JEWELRY
 26 Nov –General Grading
& Term 4 End
There appears to be too many students still wearing earrings, necklaces, bracelets and watches to class.
Jewelry is a serious safety hazard in our sport, not only for the person wearing it but also for other students
partnering them.
 5 Dec - Trophy Presentation and Xmas Party at
Roleystone Country Club
Can we please ask students to remove their jewelry before coming to training or if it can not be removed it
must be taped down each class.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT
There are too many students turning up to training without their sparring equipment (mouth guard and mitts).
Sparring equipment is an essential part of your karate uniform and must be bought to every training session.
It is essential for all students to have this equipment every training session. Students orange belt and up are
required to spar for their next grading, not having sparring equipment will impact their chance to grade.
Mitts can be ordered from the front desk for as little at $20 and mouth guards can be purchased from the local
chemist and costs between $8-$12.
STUDENT SAFETY
If you are a parent or guardian picking up your child at the end of their training session, be it the junior or senior class, please ensure you are on time or you inform your child that they must stay inside the foyer of the
hall until you arrive. There are too many students hovering outside the hall and walking around the carpark
waiting to be picked up. Much to our dismay there are still hooligans hanging around the hall at that time of
night.
If you know you will be late picking up for any reason, please phone or send at text to Stacy….0419 946 661
and she will get a message to the instructors to wait around until you arrive.
KOFUKAN KARATE ROLEYSTONE
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BRING A FRIEND NIGHT
Don’t worry we haven't forgotten!!
Sensei Darren and Sensei Brooke have decided to push the ‘bring a friend’ night out to the warmer weather, when it will me much more enjoyable for all.
2015 FAMILY KARATE CAMP
Cottages are filling up fast. The Mandurah club run by Sensei Glen, is now looking at joining us for the camp.
We have only 2 cottages available so if you plan on coming along make sure you get your deposit in to secure your cottage. If you require
more information simply pick up a form from the front desk.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Please note change of grading dates on front left side of the newsletter ‘dates to remember’.
TERM 2 GENERAL GRADING
The general grading for term 2 will be held on Thursday 2nd July commencing at 6pm. This grading is for beginners, red stripers and colour
belts up to those attempting 3rd Kyu brown belt.
Please note: There will be no general training on the grading night.
Students/parents will be contacted by text/email or in person if the student is ready to grade. Not all students will be ready to grade this term.
Students progress at different rates, so please do not get offended if you are not contacted. If you have any concerns about you or your
child’s grading, please speak with Sensei Darren / Sensei Brooke or Stacy.
Please make sure you are on time to your grading and your karate gi (suit) is clean and presentable.
All students attempting Green Belt and above will be required to have their own sparring equipment (Mitts & Mouthguard). If you do not have
your sparring equipment on grading day you will not be permitted to grade.
Grading material and fees are due in by no later than Tuesday 30th June.
Grading Material consists of Grading Syllabus (A4 Booklet) and Membership Card (yellow plastic card holder).
Grading Fees:
$20
Beginner or Red Stripe Grading (incl certificate & stripes)
$20
Senior White Belt Grading (incl certificate)
$40
Colour Belt Grading (incl certificate & belt)
Please make sure you advise your belt size when handing in your grading material if you are attempting a colour belt grading and require a
new belt.
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