ISKC-Taishijuku

More footage of Richard Sensei against Kurihara Sensei from the 54 JKA All Japan Championships held July 2011.

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Richard Sensei against Kurihara Sensei in the semi finals of the 54th JKA All Japan Championship held July 2011.

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Richard Heselton knocks out former JKA Individual Kumite Champion with a perfectly timed Jodan Mawashi Geri at the 12th JKA World Championships in Thailand.

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Long time no see!

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Well, I must first apologize for not updating my blog for close to a year now. As I'm sure most of you can empathize, sometimes life gets on top of you and things end up taking a backseat, but I plan to be more proactive and start posting more stuff from now on.

11.07.10 全国大会男子組手準々決勝栗原一晃対リチャード Kurihara VS Heselton

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JKA 53rd All Japan Championships Male Kumite Semi-Finals Richard Heselton

2011-10-19T15:25:00.000+09:00

2010　JKA All Japan Inokoshi vs Richard 協会全国　猪越対リチャード

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The JKA 53 All Japan Karate do Championships June 26-June 27 Tokyo Gymnasium

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Richard Sensei placed 3rd in the Male Individual Kumite. Here he is fighting last year's defending champion Inokoshi Sensei in the last 16.

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Here is Richard Sensei scoring an Ippon in the quarter finals with ashi-barai jyodan tsuki combination.
Taken just after Scoring diai kizami tsuki.

Here's another ashi-barai from the 3rd round against Hamada Sensei.

Collection for Jai Coker Memorial fund

2010-02-01T13:47:00.002+09:00

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who contributed to the collection we had for the Jai Coker Memorial Fund on behalf of children suffering with heart conditions. A total of 20,000 yen was raised.
Thank you all again for your support.
Kind Regards,
I.S.K.C

Taishijuku's Kagami Biraki and Mochitsuki at Jyousen Ji Temple

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Thank you to Taishijuku and to everyone who helped out on the day. See you all again next year!

2010-02-01T12:25:00.005+09:00

Naka Sensei's Best Karate 2

2010-02-01T11:49:00.003+09:00

Here's the second DVD in Naka Sensei's Best Karate Series. Also making an appearance are Richard Sensei, Nakayama Sensei, Shimizu Sensei, Inokoshi Sensei and Kato Sensei
For further information please accesss Champ's online store

Naka Sensei's Best Karate 1

2010-02-01T11:28:00.004+09:00

Here's the first in the series of Naka Sensei's Best Karate DVD. Also making an appearance are Richard Sensei, Shimizu Sensei, inokoshi Sensei and Kato Sensei. For further information please go to Champ's online store

Jai Paul Coker 18th December 1971-2009 October 2009 37 years old

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It deeply saddens me to inform you that On Thursday 29th October Jai passed away from heart failure. His death has saddened all who knew Jai and the site below has been created for us all to share memories, stories and photographs to honour him. Please feel free to post. NOTE: Posting of text comments is freely available however if you would like to upload photo's, please email them to ambercoker32@hotmail.com.

http://jaicoker.blogspot.com/2009_11_01_archive.html

Jai-The Peaceful Warrior. Loyal and loving friend, keen student, compassionate teacher to so many people both near and far. Jai came into all of our lives at different times – touching us all in his own personal and unique way. I feel blessed to have had Jai walk into my life and will cherish the memories I have of the times we spent together in my heart until we next meet again.

Donations can be made to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute via www.everydayhero.com.au/jai_coker_memorial

Playing games to warm up-jyunbi taisou

2009-05-26T12:55:00.004+09:00

kihon training-ido kihon jyoudan age uke (stepping forward raising block)

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An I.S.K.C junior member punching choku zuki in shizen tai ( straight punch in natural stance)

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kihon training-mae geri (front kick)

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New Training Venue for Tuesdays from May 2009

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I am pleased to announce that I.S.K.C Taishijuku will start training at Shokosugi Institute (SKI) on Tuesdays from May 12, 2009. Training will be held from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. For information on how to get to SKI please the Google Map link below.
http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?utm_source=ja-wh
The above picture was taken at I.S.K.C's last training session at Mukaihara Juku Centre on 28th March 2009.

Training

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Kicking training-flexible hips, knees and ankles are very important in karate to enable the smooth transition of power into your techniques.

蹴りの練習－空手において柔軟性のある腰、膝、そして足首は、技につなげていくためにとても大切なことです。

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Training

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In Karate training building a strong base through repetitive basic training is essential.
空手において基本練習を繰り返すことは、強い基礎を築くために必要なことです。

Training

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Kicking training-Jyodan Mawashi geri
蹴りの練習－上段回し蹴り

Training

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Juniors getting ready for basic training-shizentai chokuzuki.
少年部は基本練習の準備中、自然体直突き。

Training

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Basic training-Chuudan gyaku zuki
基本練習－中段逆突き

Kids and Kata

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Junior orange and green belts getting ready to perform Heian Nidan.

平安二段の構えをする少年部のオレンジ帯と緑帯

Taishijuku's End-of-Year Training at the JKA Headquarters, 14th December, 2008

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A great opportunity for all Taishijuku branch members
regardless of grade or level to train together and get to know each other.

他の大志塾支部塾生と一緒に稽古する非常に良い機会でした。
帯の色に関係なく汗をかき、新しい仲間に出会いました。

Taishijuku juniors training hard! 大志塾の少年部が頑張っています！

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Kiba-dachi-choku zuki!

The junior representatives of I.S.K.C who attended the End of Year Training at the JKA HQ.
合同練習に参加したI.S.K.C.の少年部達

Senior representatives of I.S.K.C.
　合同練習に参加したI.S.K.C.の一般部達

A moment of contemplation.
瞑想で集中力が高まります

Stretching before some kicking practice.
蹴りの練習の前のストレッチ

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Taishijuku's junior black belts showing the seniors how it should be done!

少年部の有段者が手本を見せています！

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The junior members showing their appreciation to the Taishijuku instructors　
先生方に礼をする少年部

ISKC-Taishijuku

More footage of Richard Sensei against Kurihara Sensei from the 54 JKA All Japan Championships held July 2011.

Richard Sensei against Kurihara Sensei in the semi finals of the 54th JKA All Japan Championship held July 2011.

Richard Heselton knocks out former JKA Individual Kumite Champion with a perfectly timed Jodan Mawashi Geri at the 12th JKA World Championships in Thailand.

Long time no see!

11.07.10 全国大会 男子組手準々決勝 栗原一晃 対 リチャード Kurihara VS Heselton

JKA 53rd All Japan Championships Male Kumite Semi-Finals Richard Heselton

2010 JKA All Japan Inokoshi vs Richard 協会全国 猪越 対 リチャード

The JKA 53 All Japan Karate do Championships June 26-June 27 Tokyo Gymnasium

Collection for Jai Coker Memorial fund

Taishijuku's Kagami Biraki and Mochitsuki at Jyousen Ji Temple

Thank you to Taishijuku and to everyone who helped out on the day. See you all again next year!

Naka Sensei's Best Karate 2

Naka Sensei's Best Karate 1

Jai Paul Coker 18th December 1971-2009 October 2009 37 years old

Playing games to warm up-jyunbi taisou

kihon training-ido kihon jyoudan age uke (stepping forward raising block)

An I.S.K.C junior member punching choku zuki in shizen tai ( straight punch in natural stance)

kihon training-mae geri (front kick)

New Training Venue for Tuesdays from May 2009

Training

Training

Training

Training

Training

Kids and Kata

Taishijuku's End-of-Year Training at the JKA Headquarters, 14th December, 2008

Taishijuku juniors training hard! 大志塾の少年部が頑張っています！

11.07.10 全国大会男子組手準々決勝栗原一晃対リチャード Kurihara VS Heselton

2010　JKA All Japan Inokoshi vs Richard 協会全国　猪越対リチャード