Traditional Okinawan Karate Club

Hi parents and students,

I want to remind everyone that there are no adult classes today. We will still have the junior class at 4:00-4:50 at the Ed Brown Center

We have been anticipating a visit by our IOGKF national chief instructor. We have been trying to find a weekend that he can train with us in April. We have been informed that the training event will have to postponed until June. We will keep you posted when we confirm a date.

There are no anticipated changes for our April schedule except there is a possibility that our Wednesday junior class might have to meet at 4:00 instead of 5:00, at the end of the month. There is a possibility that there will be a photography class at the Carmel Mountain Center during our time slot. So far there are no students signed up for this class and it is highly likely that it will be cancelled.
I will post an April schedule when everything is confirmed.

I look forward to seeing everyone training-including Anya and Anay!

Steve

Hi parents and students,
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> We have a few changes to the February schedule:
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> The Tuesday junior class will be held at the Ed Brown Center 4:00-4:50, rather than the RB Center
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> We will no longer have the Tuesday evening adult class
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> There will be no classes on Presidents’ Day, Monday February 16th.
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> The Wednesday adult class on February 11th will be held at the RB Center (confirmation pending).
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> Following is the schedule for February:
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> Monday: RB
> Juniors 5:00-5:50
> Adults 6:30-7:50
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> Tuesday:
> Adults 12:00-1:00 CM
> Juniors 4:00-4:50 EB
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> Wednesday: CM
> Juniors 5:00-5:50
> Adults 6:30-7:50
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> Thursday: RB
> Adults 12:00-1:00
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> Friday: EB
> Juniors 5:00-5:50
> Adults 6:30-7:50
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> Saturday: EB
> February 7th belt testing 1:00-3:00
> February 28th hojo undo 1:00-3:00
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> Zoom class:
> Wednesday 6:30-7:50 PM
> Sunday 9:00-10:30 AM
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> Please recommend us to your friends!
> Celebrating over 29 years in RB!
>
> Steve

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Hi parents and students,

We have a full karate schedule until December 24th.
Below is the schedule:
Juniors:
Monday RB 5:00-5:50
Tuesday RB 4:00-4:50
Wednesday CM 5:00-5:50
Friday EB 5:00-5:50

Adults:
Monday RB 6:30-7:50
Tuesday CM 12:00-1:00
RB 6:30-7:50
Wednesday CM 6:30-7:50
(Also available on Zoom)
Thursday RB 12:00-1:00
Friday EB 6:30-8:00

We will be holding our monthly hojo undo class at the Ed Brown Center on Saturday December 20th, 1:00-3:00.
We are planning a kata class for Saturday January 3rd at the Ed Brown Center, 1:00-3:00.

We will not be holding classes Christmas Eve and through that weekend, Wednesday 12/24-12/26.
We will not have classes on New Years Eve and New Year’s Day, 12/31-1/1 ( we are having regular classes 12/29 & 12/30).
We will have classes on Friday January 2nd.

I look forward to seeing some past students traveling here/home for the holidays. I hope you can take part in a few of the classes.

Steve

Hi parents and students,

The following is our schedule for November:

Monday RB
Juniors 5:00-5:50
Adults (sparring) 6:30-7:50
Tuesday
Adults CM 12:00-1:00
Juniors RB 4:00-4:50
Adults RB 6:30-7:50
Wednesday CM
Juniors 5:00-5:50
Adults 6:30-7:50
Thursday RB
Adults 12:00-1:00
Friday Ed Brown Center
Juniors 5:00-5:50
Adults 6:30-8:00

We will have our monthly hojo undo class at the Ed Brown Center on Saturday the 22nd 1:00-3:00

We will not have classes on Tuesday November 11th in honor of Veterans Day (the rec centers will be closed)

We will not be holdings classes on Thanksgiving and the following Friday.
November 27th and 28th.

I hope to see everyone training!

Steve

Hi parents and students,

I am happy to let you know that there are no changes to the October schedule. Except, no classes on Halloween.
The first Saturday of the month (tomorrow 10/4) we will have a kata class at the Ed Brown center 1:00- 3:00. This will require a longer than usual attention span so maybe not best for kids. (Except Hanush)

Monday RB
Juniors 5:00-5:50
Adults 6:30-7:50
Tuesday
Adults CM 12:00-1:00
Juniors RB 4:00-4:50
Adults RB 6:30-7:50
Wednesday CM
Juniors 5:00-5:50
Adults 6:30-7:50 (includes zoom)
Thursday RB
Adults 12:00-1:00
Friday EB
Juniors 5:00-5:50
Adults 6:30-7:50

Kata class at the EB Center Saturday 10/4 1:00-3:00
Hojo undo class at the EB center Saturday 10/25 1:00-3:00

I hope to see everyone training. I would love to see some old faces.

Steve

Hi parents and students,

I am sending this as a reminder that our Wednesday Junior class has returned to its normal time (5:00-5:50 at Carmel Mountain).

I hope this note finds everyone doing well. We have had a few students from our past rejoining. I am always hoping to see more. Every student is an integral part of the dojo and our shared energy. We miss you!

Steve

The Japan Headquarters Yamashiro Dojo 25th Anniversary
Gasshuku will be held on November 22nd and 23rd at the Okinawa Karate Kaikan. Details will be announced at a later date.
日本総本部山城道場25周年記念兼技術交流会が11月22日(土)、23日(日)に沖縄空手会館で開催されます。詳細は後日お知らせします。

Hi parents and students,

I have received confirmation for our September class schedule.
There are only a few changes:
Beginning next Wednesday (9/10) the junior class will be held at 4:00 at the CM center. This will continue through 10/29.
The second Wednesday adult class will be held at the CM center.
This weekend we will have an intensive kata class at the Ed Brown Center 1:00-3:00. This is in place of belt testing.

This is our September schedule:

Monday: RB
Juniors 5:00-5:50
Adults 6:30-7:50
Tuesday: CM
Adults 12:00-1:00
Tuesday: RB
Juniors 4:00-4:50
Adults 6:30-7:50
Wednesday: CM
Juniors 9/3 5:00-5:50
Juniors 9/10-9/24 4:00-4:50
Adults 6:30-7:50
Thursday: RB
Adults 12:00-1:00
Friday: EB
Juniors 5:00-5:50
Adults 6:30-8:00

Kata class this Saturday at the EB Center 1:00-3:00

Hojo Undo class at the EB Center Saturday 9/27, 1:00-3:00.

Last month we have had the pleasure of the company of our returning students: Sensei Fernando, Ramsin, Jack and Franklin.

I hope this can motivate many more of you to come back to training😊😊😊😍.

Steve

Hi parents and students,

I want to remind all of the students to try and arrive early for the Friday class. It is the season for flag football and parking is limited. Last week everyone that arrived by 6:20 found parking. I would suggest arriving by 6:15.

We have a couple of tentative changes to our September schedule:
We will be closed on Monday, Labor Day.
Our second Tuesday adult class will be held at the CM location.
The photography group will start their fall schedule on the 17th of the month. Beginning 9/17 our Wednesday junior class will be held at 4 rather than 5, through October.
This schedule will be confirmed by Tuesday and I will send a follow up email.

Thanks!

Steve

Hi Parents and Students,

I am very happy to announce that Sensei Robin Adams passed his exam for sixth degree black belt. He took the exam while attending the IOGKF 34th annual European Gasshuku in Hamburg Germany, held this past week.
Robin began his training with us in 1997, when he moved here from the UK. He already had over 20 years of training in Shotokan.
He has been a very dedicated and astute student. His ability to retain complex instruction and research beyond the surface is unmatched.
He hasn’t let anything keep him from his dedication. This includes two hip replacement surgeries, shoulder surgery on each shoulder and many back surgeries.
He is a great asset to our dojo and has so much knowledge to share. The beauty of a dojo is the combination of all of the students and our shared experiences.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!🎉🎊🎈

Hi parents and students,

There is only one small change* to our August schedule:
Juniors:
Monday RB 5:00-5:50
Tuesday RB 4:00-4:50
Wednesday CM 5:00-5:50
Friday EB 5:00-5:50

Adults:
Monday RB 6:30-7:50 (sparring)
Tuesday CM 12:00-1:00
RB 6:30-7:50
Wednesday CM 6:30-7:50
Thursday RB 12:00-1:00
Friday EB 6:30-8:00
Hojo Undo Saturday 8/24 EB 1:00-3:00

*we normally hold the adult class, on the second Wednesday of the month, at RB. This month (this week) the class will remain at CM.

We have received confirmation that our hojo Undo classes will remain consistent on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Ed Brown Center.

We have also received confirmation that our belt testing days will be consistent on the first Saturday of each month at the Ed Brown Center.

I hope to get some/all of our students back to training now that the school year has begun!

Steve