I.O.G.K.F. BUFFALO, NY USA NORTHEAST REGIONAL GASSHUKU Conducted by Sensei Herbert 6th Dan Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Northeast Regional Coordinator August 12, 13 & 14 2011 Allen Event Site: Kokoro Tanren Dojo 205 Yorkshire Rd. Tonawanda, NY 14150 Contact: Ed Bowker 716 636 6013 ebowker@uniselect.com
Featured Instructor Sensei Herbert Allen 6 th Dan Okinawan Goju Ryu USA Northeast Regional Coordinator Sensei Herbert Allen Jr. was born and raised in Philadelphia. His 40 years of Karate experience has enabled him to train with internationally known Karate instructors, such as Teruo Chinen (former IOGKF senior) and Morio Higaonna, the current chairman of the IOGKF. Considering his dynamic training methods, he has accumulated several National and International titles and awards, making him one of the most well known Kata competitors in the US. Some of his more prestigious accomplishments include: State & Regional titles from the U.S.A. Karate Federation (USAKF) State & National titles from Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Championships Miyazaki's 25th Anniversary Traditional Karate Championships Traditional Karate World Championships.
Training Schedule Friday August 12th 6:00pm to 7:00pm - Adult Black Belt Training (18 y/o and above) 7:15pm to 8:30pm - All Adults (all ranks) (13 y/o and above) Saturday August 13nd: 9:00am to 11:00am - All Adults (all ranks) 11:15am to 12:15am All Juniors (6 to 12 year olds) 1:30pm to 3:00pm All Adults (all ranks) 3:15pm to 4:30pm Adult Advanced Training (6 th Kyu and above) 4:45pm to 6:00pm Adult Black Belt Training (18 y/o and above) Sunday August 14 th : 10:00am to11:30 am All Adults 11:30 pm to 1:00 pm Adult Black Belt Training (18 y/o and above)
Registration Form Register by mail to: Kokoro Tanren Dojo c/o Ed Bowker 71 Doral Court East Amherst, NY 14051 Register by e-mail ebowker@uniselect.com Name Age Address City State ZipCode Phone Number Email Dojo Name Rank Instructors Name Gasshuku Rates: Adult Training $40 (before August 1) $50 for late registration Dojo Heads No Charge Number of adults times training cost $40/$50 = (must fill out an individual waiver for each person training) Youth Training (under 13 years old) $10.00 (before August 1) $15 for late registration Number of juniors times training cost $10/$15 = (must fill out an individual waiver for each person training) Total Fees: $ Check or Cash only (cash can be paid at time of arrival) please make checks payable to: Kokoro Tanren Dojo
Waiver: I, the undersigned, do hereby voluntarily submit my application for the attendance and participation in the IOGKF-USA Northeast Regional Gasshuku on August 12 th, 13 th and 14 th. I do hereby assume full responsibility for any and all damages, injuries or losses, I may sustain or incur, if any while attending or participating and hereby waive any and all claims against the directors of said Gasshuku: Herbert Allen, Edward Bowker, any and all directors, agents or employees of Kokoro Tanren Dojo individually, in full or otherwise for any claim of injuries that I may sustain. I also state that I have no medical problems including but not limited to heart conditions, epilepsy, hernias, etc. I fully understand that any medical treatment given to me will be of First Aid type only, and I fully waive all claims for injuries or damages that may result from such treatment, whether given with or without my express consent. I consent that any photographs or video recordings furnished by me or taken of me in connection with IOGKF-USA Northeast Regional Gasshuku can be used for any publicity, promotion, or television showing, and waive any compensation in regards hereto. I have read and understand the statements in the preceding waiver and acknowledge the complete acceptance of same. Student Signature or Parent/Guardian / / Date Printed Name
Gasshuku Rules / Guidelines All participants must wear a clean gi. No exceptions to this rule will be allowed. Participants must be on time for training, arrive at least 15 minutes before the beginning of each training session. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in the tradition of true karate with proper etiquette at all times. Participants may want to bring a water bottle and a hand towel Spectators must stay off the training floor and be respectfully quiet during the training. All junior students who attend must try to maintain a level of concentration appropriate to the training.
Accommodations: Prices as of April 2011 Distance in miles from Dojo Econolodge $66 2000 Niagara Falls Blvd 1.4 miles Tonawanda, NY 14150 716-694-6696 Motel 6 $70 4400 Maple Road 2.2 miles Amherst NY 14226 716-834-2231 Red Roof $75 42 Flint Road 2.4 miles Amherst, NY 14226 716-689-7474 Roadway Inn $80 1951 Niagara Falls Blvd 1.4 miles Amherst, NY 14228 Candlewood $90 20 Flint Road 2.4 miles Amherst, NY 14226 Extended Stay America $100 125 Inn Keepers Ln 1.4 miles Amherst, NY 14228 Comfort Inn $119 1 Flint Road 2.4 miles Amherst, NY 14226 Days Inn $125 1120 Niagara Falls Blvd 1.2 miles Tonawanda, 14150 1-800-230-4134 Holiday Inn $143 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd 1.4 miles Amherst, NY 14228 716-691-8181