June ZANSHIN is the official newsletter of the Yoshukan Karate Association

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We have world-class guest instructors coming to make the camp a special event for our members

Kobudo Chief Instructor, Honbu-cho, Peter Giffen 6th Dan of the Ryusei Karate Association and

Over the past 5 years the association has grown tremendously and now has hundreds of students

The YKA has promoted 62 members to Black Belt and has a new generation of senior teachers lead

1 June 2009 ZANSHIN is the official newsletter of the Yoshukan Karate Association Photo by Ian Barratt The Yoshukan Karate Association is celebrating it s 5th year of existence this coming August, Fittingly, we will hold our Yoshukan summer camp this coming summer (August 21-23, 2009). We have world-class guest instructors coming to make the camp a special event for our members including: Hanshi Kenzo Dozono 8th Dan, Kyoshi Devorah Issue Contents Dometrich 8th Dan, our Kobudo Chief Instructor, Honbu-cho, Peter Giffen 6th Dan of the Ryusei Karate Association and Sensei Karl Sutton, one of Canada s premier sport karate coaches. Over the past 5 years the association has grown tremendously and now has hundreds of students in 5 dojo in both Quebec and Ontario. The YKA has promoted 62 members to Black Belt and has a new generation of senior teachers lead by Shihan Louise Provencher in Quebec and Sensei Betty Gormley in Ontario. However, there is more work to be done and more challenges to face. This issue is about our people; our vision; our direction about how each of us and how we can contribute to building Yoshukan Karate -do!

WHATS HAPPENING! Some major events coming for Yoshukan students in 2009.

National Karate Association (NKA) championships in Calgary in July and World Karate Association (WKA) championships in Morocco in November.

Advanced training with Hanshi Kenzo Dozono and Kyoshi Devorah Dometrich at the Academy and summer camp in August.

Interested students are invited to contact Sempai Renée Robertson at: robertson_xoxx@hotmail.

(Black Belt 1st to 5th Dan) through the Academy in Mississauga. DVD Prices are: $45 each or both sets (8 hours of instruction) for $80.

2 WHATS HAPPENING! Some major events coming for Yoshukan students in Our summer camp (see next page) will be an historic event with senior instructors visiting from many of the Chito Ryu related lineage. National Karate Association (NKA) championships in Calgary in July and World Karate Association (WKA) championships in Morocco in November. Black Belt exams in June (Mississauga) and August (YKA). Students are testing from 1st through to 5th dan level. Advanced training with Hanshi Kenzo Dozono and Kyoshi Devorah Dometrich at the Academy and summer camp in August. COMPETITION TEAM The Academy in Mississauga will be starting up a new season for the Competition Team (1st Friday of each month, September to June). Interested students are invited to contact Sempai Renée Robertson at: robertson_xoxx@hotmail.com (See page 6) YOSHUKAN DVD Interested students can purchase Kancho Robertson s DVD series: Mudansha - White Belt to 1st Dan Black Belt; and Yudansha (Black Belt 1st to 5th Dan) through the Academy in Mississauga. DVD Prices are: $45 each or both sets (8 hours of instruction) for $80. Please see Sensei Gormley to purchase or contact her at: bgormley@cpfont.on.ca Renée Robertson 5-time Provincial Champion and Jr. Pan Am silver Medalist Quebec Photos by Ian Barratt Yoshukan Members in Action Academy Student of the year with Kancho. Yoshukan competitor Henri Tchibozo on the winner s platform with Canadian superstar Gilles Poirier Gadbois Instructors: Sempai Constantin Calistru and Sempai Raluca Stanescu practicing Hen Shu Ho.

The Yoshukan Karate Association is hosting another YKA Summer camp this coming August 21-23, 2009. This is a camp not to be missed!

Family members invited to join us and enjoy downtown Kingston while your family member trains!

Students and members welcome to observe the 1st dan exams. 2nd - 5th dan exams closed to public. SATURDAY Breakfast is served and then training begins promptly at 8:00 AM.

After a short break, Kyoshi Devorah Dometrich will be training students in Ryu Kyu Kobudo (Okinawan Weapons) from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. www.hikingstonwaterfront.

This is a great opportunity to learn new budo perspectives in 30-minute bites from outstanding masters from our community.

3 The Yoshukan Karate Association is hosting another YKA Summer camp this coming August 21-23, This is a camp not to be missed! 4 world-class guest instructors will be teaching our YKA students & instructors in beautiful downtown Kingston, ON. All members are welcome regardless of age or rank. Family members invited to join us and enjoy downtown Kingston while your family member trains! FRIDAY The camp begins with Black Belt examinations (1st to 5th Dan) followed by a welcome dinner and then training that evening from 7-9 pm with Dozono-Sensei and Giffen- Sensei. Students and members welcome to observe the 1st dan exams. 2nd - 5th dan exams closed to public. SATURDAY Breakfast is served and then training begins promptly at 8:00 AM. Sensei Karl Sutton will be training our YKA in the latest sport kumite techniques. After a short break, Kyoshi Devorah Dometrich will be training students in Ryu Kyu Kobudo (Okinawan Weapons) from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Dinner is at 6:00-8:00 PM and then pub night! SUNDAY Training goes from 8:00 to 10:00 AM with rotating workshops from all our guest instructors. This is a great opportunity to learn new budo perspectives in 30-minute bites from outstanding masters from our community. Checkout is from 10:00-11:30 AM and then a group farewell brunch together before heading home SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION Camp fees are $395 each (includes all training, 6 meals, 2 nights acccomodation) or group or family rates. To register for our camp, please see Kancho Robertson or Sensei Gormley or contact us at: iaito@sympatico.ca Phone: (905) Hope to see you there! Hanshi Kenzo Dozono, Kyoshi Devorah Dometrich, Renshi Peter Giffen, Sensei Karl Sutton Hanshi Kenzo Dozono Kyoshi Devorah Dometrich Sensei Peter Giffen, 6th Dan Lunch is served and then students have the option of studying Tai Chi with Dozono-Sensei or Niseishi Bunkai with Giffen Sensei from 1:30-3:00 PM. Families then have free time until our 6:00 PM dinner (Our hotel, Holiday Inn Waterfront is right downtown so lots to see/do!). Sensei Karl Sutton, Trainer of Champions

of local youth and holds a special place in

Academy instructors: Zeljko Violoni; Lionel

Robertson run programs on a weekly basis at

Kancho Robertson and Sensei Gormley also

4 ACADEMY UPDATE The Yoshukan Karate Association s Honbu (headquarters) dojo is located in Mississauga, ON. The Academy is a hotbed of activity with multiple programs running for juniors & adults, competition team and instructor training. The dojo has been second home to hundreds of local youth and holds a special place in the hearts of our Black Belt graduates. Academy instructors: Zeljko Violoni; Lionel Lacktin; Omer Gojak; Devon Taylor; Alex Domijan; Diane Kewley; Andrew Johnson; Nicole Wolfe; David Bartolini and Renée Robertson run programs on a weekly basis at the academy. Kancho Robertson and Sensei Gormley also run 6 classes weekly. Academy Members 2008 Top: Senpai Andrew Johnson at Academy XMAS party Middle: Shelley and Lucas practicing kake-te Bottom: Kancho in traditional clothing at XMAS party Clockwise from top: Sempai Devon Taylor and Zeljko Violoni; Sempai Lucas Ruecker with Shodan Certificate; Gillian Hinton at Celebration Party; Mawashigeri

Kancho In Montreal, Quebec Shihan Provncher promoted a visit with Kancho Robertson in March, 2009 at NDG Dojo.

Quebec Photos by Ian Barratt Kancho Earl Robertson was invited to teach Yoshukan juniors, adults and Black Belts at the original NDG Dojo situated in the NDG YMCA.

Sensei Litwinczuk was a member of the RCMP Security Service (forerunner to CSIS) and student of Ottawa legend Sensei André Langelier.

Successive instructors were: Peter Berg; Jonathon Marsh; Thierry DeBeur and then back to Sensei Robertson on his NDG Dojo has produced multiple, provincial, national and international champions over

5 Kancho In Montreal, Quebec Shihan Provncher promoted a visit with Kancho Robertson in March, 2009 at NDG Dojo. YKA Quebec continues to develop with a core group of instructors/competitors dedicated to promoting Yoshukan Karate-do. MONTREAL SEMINAR Kancho Visits Original NDG Dojo - 40 Years Strong! Quebec Photos by Ian Barratt Kancho Earl Robertson was invited to teach Yoshukan juniors, adults and Black Belts at the original NDG Dojo situated in the NDG YMCA. The club was founded in 1968 by Sensei Mike Litwinczuk (Kancho Robertson s original instructor). Sensei Litwinczuk was a member of the RCMP Security Service (forerunner to CSIS) and student of Ottawa legend Sensei André Langelier. Sensei Robertson took over the dojo in 1974 and then turned it over to senior students Peter Bakomihalis & Bobby Wilber in Successive instructors were: Peter Berg; Jonathon Marsh; Thierry DeBeur and then back to Sensei Robertson on his NDG Dojo has produced multiple, provincial, national and international champions over the past 4 decades! return to Quebec in Shihan Louise Provencher took over leadership of the NDG (and subsequent Quebec dojos) when Sensei relocated to Mississauga in Now with over 40 years in the community, NDG dojo is run by Yoshukan Instructors: Malcolm Mazumdar; Peter Bakimohalis; Rebecca Khoury; David Francis and Robert Kalinowicz. This small, community dojo has produced many, many sport champions and leaders in the martial arts community over the past 4 decades. Kancho Robertson credits Sensei Litwinczuk for lighting the flame and for his innovative training drills and teaching philosophy that has created the foundation for the YKA! YOSHUKAN DID YOU KNOW? INTERNATIONAL 40 YEARS OF INSTRUCTION GUESTS NDG Dojo is one of Canada s longest running karate schools? NDG Dojo has been the home dojo for 3 new international dojos and multiple provincial clubs Lineage of the NDG dojo goes back to O- Sensei Masami Tsuruoka (who taught André Langelier who taught Mike Litwinczuk) NDG Dojo has hosted many international teachers including: Kyoshi Shane Higashi and Soke Tsuyoshi Chitose

2009-sprint 2010 competition team training.

the association s most successful programs.

June. Past guest instructors include: Nassim Varasteh; Karl Sutton; Chris de Sousa Costa; Ed Docherty;

competition and produced 3 provincial champions over the past three years.

Chris De Sousa Costa and Nadja Bratic, Kancho Bill Carr, Sensei Antonio Terra, Daphne Trahan-Perrault

6 ACADEMY COMPETITION TEAM 2010! Sempai Renée Robertson has put together an outstanding itinerary of guest instructors for our fall 2009-sprint 2010 competition team training. Held the first Friday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, the competition team has proven to be one of the association s most successful programs. Academy students learn from Canada s top athletes & coaches in 10 specialty classes from September to June. Past guest instructors include: Nassim Varasteh; Karl Sutton; Chris de Sousa Costa; Ed Docherty; Rebecca Khoury; Trevor Sheppard; Sam Shafiee; Ada Bratic; Isao Yabunaka, Sarmen Sinani, Louise Provencher and Pat Grant to name a few. As a consequence of this extra training, Academy juniors have won over 150 medals in provincial competition and produced 3 provincial champions over the past three years. Renée has put together an outstanding roster of guest instructors this coming year including Alex David, Chris De Sousa Costa and Nadja Bratic, Kancho Bill Carr, Sensei Antonio Terra, Daphne Trahan-Perrault and Sensei Sam Moledski The fee to register is $125 for the entire program and will be open to interested competitors from other juniors this coming year Competition Team will be another outstanding opportunity to learn from Canada s best. To register: Please contact Kancho at iaito@sympatico.ca or (905) Academy Members with Canada s top athlete, Nassim Varasteh Top: Middle: Bottom: Guest Instructor

7 YOSHUKAN QUEBEC PHOTOS Clockwise from top left: YKA Quebec Instructors; Sempai Balgovind Pande; Instructor Contantin Calistru with students Yoshukan Québec Instructors Yoshukan Quebec instructors are lead by Shihan Louise Provencher. Front Row: Robert Kalinowicz; Shihan Provencher; Sensei Khoury; Calin Boca Second Row: Charles Mayer; Sebastian Calistru; Simon Mercier-Ng; Sarah Perez; Henri Tchibozo; Constantin Calistru Missing: Sensei Peter Bakomihalis; David Francis; Malcolm Mazumdar Shihan Louise Provencher & YKA Quebec Junior Competitors!

MEMBERS RALUCA STANESCU PROMOTED TO 2ND DAN!

of Canada s national team, run the successful Gadbois dojo in Montreal and been a

Sempai embodies Yoshukan spirit and dedication. Congratulations Raluca!

Dojo visit); Henri Tchibozo and Sara Perez watching Kancho; Shihan Provencher and Kancho in

variety of training and development events in the coming months.

ca with photos; article or photo and we will put in the next issue of ZANSHIN COMPETITIONS

8 MEMBERS RALUCA STANESCU PROMOTED TO 2ND DAN! YKA Quebec instructor Raluca Stanescu recently passed a 3 hour Nidan (2nd Dan) examination at the Honbu Dojo in Mississauga, ON. A highly respected teacher and member of our association, Sempai Stanescu has been a member of Canada s national team, run the successful Gadbois dojo in Montreal and been a consistent student and contributor to our association. Sempai embodies Yoshukan spirit and dedication. Congratulations Raluca! Top: Maryve showing her medal to Kancho. Middle: Sensei Gormley at Academy belt ceremony Bottom: Alex Domijan and Shelley Brand doing bo kata Clockwise from top left: Sylvain Robert; Sempai Raymond Tempier (on a Honbu Dojo visit); Henri Tchibozo and Sara Perez watching Kancho; Shihan Provencher and Kancho in Montreal UPCOMING EVENTS Yoshukan Student in Quebec, Ontario and Florida will be hosting a variety of training and development events in the coming months. To advertise your event, please iaito@sympatico.ca with photos; article or photo and we will put in the next issue of ZANSHIN COMPETITIONS National Championships: July, 2009 in Calgary, Alberta SEMINARS Kancho Robertson will be visiting Montreal to deliver a seminar in fall, 2009 SUMMER CAMP August 21-23, 2009 in Kingston, ON 2355 Royal Windsor Drive, Unit 9 Mississauga, ON, L5H Sempai 3S2 Dave Francis showing Phone: (905) his Yoshukan Pin with iaito@sympatico.ca pride Website:

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