Gasshuku with Tetsuji Nakamura Sensei 7 th Dan IOGKF World Chief Instructor March 1-3, 2013 Event Site: Ohana Dojo 1070 W. Highland Road Howell, MI 48843 Contact: Sam Larioza 517.586.1001 sensei@ohanakarate.com
ABOUT NAKAMURA SENSEI Nakamura Sensei has been training in Goju Ryu Karate for over 25 years. He was a student in Okinawa Japan, the birthplace of karate. He received instruction from the karate master (An ichi Miyagi Sensei) who is the direct student of the founder of Goju Ryu Karate Chojun Miyagi Sensei. Nakamura sensei has won three World Championships twice in kumite (sparring), and once in kata (forms). He was an Uchideshi (Special Disciple) and head-assistant instructor under Morio Higaonna Sensei (10 th degree black belt, Chief Instructor of IOGKF) at the world headquartes in San Marcos, California!991-94) as well as at the Japanese headquarters in Tokyo (1995-1997). He moved to Canada in 1997, as a technical advisor for IOGKF Canada. At the 2012 World Budosai in Okinawa Japan, he was appointed as World Chief Instructor for the IOGKF. Nakamura Sensei travels internationally to teach karate seminars. He holds a law degree and teacher s license for philosophy, politics, and economics from Kagawa University, Japan. He is currently a 7 th degree black belt (7 th Dan) in Goju Ryu Karate and a 2 nd degree black belt (2 nd Dan) in Judo.
HOTEL INFORMATION Holiday Inn and Suites - $89.99 standard/$109.99 suite (1.6 miles) 1397 North Burkhart Road Howell, MI 48843 (517) 548-0100 Baymont Inn - $64.00 king/doubles (1.9 miles) 4120 Lambert Drive Howell, MI 48843 (517) 546-0712 Gasshuku Rates Adult Rate: All ranks (adults and teen that train in adult class) $60.00 All fees must be in by February 22, 2013 $80.00 after February 22 Family Rate: For multiple family members under same household $90.00 All fees must be in by February 22, 2013 $120.00 after February 22 Sayonara/Friendship Dinner Saturday March 2nd 7:00pm Dinner Location: To Be Determined Please make all checks out to Ohana Karate We can also charge all major credit cards (call or email us)
Friday March 1st Training Schedule (* all sessions lead by Nakamura Sensei unless otherwise noted) 6:00pm to 7:00pm Int/Adv Adult Training (7 th kyu and up) Instructor Garwood Sensei (Main Floor) 6:00pm to 7:00pm Int/Adv Adult Training (8 th kyu and below) Instructor Kopke Sensei (Back Room) 7:00pm to 9:00pm - All Adults (all ranks) *Dinner/Drinks at Moe s after Saturday March 2nd 8:00am to 9:00am Beginner Zen Meditation Class 9:00am to 10:00am Black Belt Training (shodan and up) 10:00am to 12:30 - All Adults (all ranks) 1:00pm to 2:00pm Beg/Int Training (4 th kyu and below) Instructor Kopke Sensei 1:00pm to 2:00pm Adv Training (3 rd kyu and up) Instructor Garwood Sensei 2:00pm to 3:00pm Adv Training (3 rd kyu and up) 3:00pm to 5:30pm All Adults (all ranks) 5:30pm Group Photo 5:45 Dan Grading Candidate Session w/ Villa Sensei 7:00pm -? - Dinner at TBD Sunday March 3rd 9:00am to 9:45am Zen Meditation Session 10:00am to 1:00pm All Adults
Registration Form Register by mail to: Ohana Dojo, PO Box 511, Fowlerville, MI 48836 Name Age Address City State ZipCode Phone Number Email Dojo Name Rank Instructors Name Gasshuku Rates: (* teens my participate in this event if they normally train with the adults in their dojo) Adult Training $60 (before February 22nd) $80 for late registration Number of adults times training cost $60/$80 = (must fill out an individual waiver for each person training) Family Rate (max rate for any family) $90 (before February 22nd) $150 for late registration Number in Family -training cost $90/$120 = (must fill out an individual waiver for each person training) Total Fees: $ Check, Credit or Cash (mail or call in, registration form must be received by 2/22/13 to get early registration rate) Please make checks payable to: Ohana Karate
Waiver: I, the undersigned, do hereby voluntarily submit my application for the attendance and participation in the IOGKF Gasshuku on March 1-3, 2013. 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: Tetsuji Nakamura, John Garwood, Randy Kopke, Sam Larioza, any and all directors, agents or employees of Ohana Karate 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 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/ etiquette All participants must wear a clean white gi. Participants must be on time for training, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of session. All students are expected to conduct themselves in the tradition of true karate do with proper etiquette at all times. Participants may bring water bottles and a towel. Spectators must stay off of the training floor and be respectfully quiet during the session. All junior students who attend must try to maintain a level of concentration appropriate to the training. All participants with preexisting injuries must report them to the Sensei running the session before the training begins.