Dear Sensei and Karateka: It is an honor to be hosting the 2 nd Shorin-Ryu Butokukan International Gasshuku this August 3, 4, and 5 th here in Williamsburg, Virginia featuring my teacher Sokuichi Gibu, Hanshi/10 th dan. This will be Gibu Sensei s second trip to the United States for a Butokukan training camp and he has agreed to make this event open to all karateka- regardless of style or affiliation. The format of this camp will be similar to the 2009 gasshuku and cover topics of kihon, Shorin-Ryu kata, kobudo, kumite (iri-kumi) and application. This is an outstanding opportunity for many to finally train with this great Shorin-Ryu master who has remained very closed-door to anyone but his personal students for many years. Gibu Sensei will be accompanied by Tsuyoshi Tamaki Sensei, fukukaicho 副会長 (vice-president)/8 th Dan, who is not only one of the most senior teachers in the Butokukan, but also trained with Chibana Chosin Sensei in his youth. The response has already been overwhelming by traditional karateka from around the globe who are coming for this opportunity to train with Gibu Sensei and we hope that this experience will create new friendships in the spirit of Okinawa Karate. As there are no spectators or seniors standing on the sidelines in the dojo on Okinawa, we will hope that every participant will represent themselves, their style and their teacher by training on the floor. It is all too common for individuals to attend camps just to have picture opportunities with famous karate sensei but do very little training. Gibu Sensei teaches every class on Okinawa, trains alongside his students and he and the other Okinawan instructors are looking forward to training with our campers as well. We look forward to training with you and sharing knowledge at this special event! If there are any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me at Butokukan@cox.net or (757-870- 0311) Camp Director, John Spence, United States Shibu-Cho, Butokukan ジョンスペンス北米支部道場沖縄空手道小林流武徳館
Shorin-Ryu Karate of Williamsburg Proudly Presents 2012 Summer Training Camp SOKUICHI GIBU, 10 th DAN HANSHI When: August 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, 2012 Where: Matoaka Elementary Gymnasium, 4001 Brick Bat Road, Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 What: This is the second international Butokukan training camp for 10 th dan Sokuichi Gibu in the United States. The Okinawan guest instructors are 8 th dan, Tsuyoshi Tamaki, Camp classes will consist of kihon, Shorin-Ryu kata, kobudo, kumite (iri-kumi) and application. International Butokukan Instructors: Carlos Magnavachi, Kyoshi/8 th Dan (Argentina) and Carel vd Westhuizen Renshi/6th Dan (South Africa) Who: This camp is for all traditional martial artists, White Belt through Black Belt. Age requirements: 8 or older. Instructors may allow attendance of children under 8 on a case-by-case basis. Only those children mature enough should attend. ** Camp Director reserves the right to deny any application(s) for any reason or to dismiss camper(s) for negative behavior / attitude. What to bring: White gi only, Kumite gear, Kobudo weapons (bo, sai, nunchaku, tunfa, eku, kama) Renshi belts are not welcome at this event. Camp Fees: Post marked before July 4 th $150 Post-marked after July 4 th $165 On-site-registration $180 Spectator: $30.00 (2 days) No Refunds after Saturday, August 2, 2008 Hotel: Hampton Inn (757) 229-7330 718 Bypass Road, Williamsburg,VA 23185 Hilton Garden Inn (757) 253-9400 1624 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Quality Inn (757) 220-2800 600 Bypass Road Williamsburg, VA 23185 Comfort Inn (757) 229-9230 706 Bypass Rd. US 60, Williamsburg, VA, US, 23185 For more Call (757)870-0311 with any questions you may have and Information: ask for John Spence or email to Butokukan@cox.net Flight Information: We recommend Williamsburg/Newport News International Airport (PHF) or Richmond International Airport (RIC)
2012 Butokukan International Gasshuku REGISTRATION FORM (please feel free to make copies) Name: age: sex: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Mobile: Emergency contact: Phone: E-mail address: Rank: Style: Years training: Dojo: Instructor: Release: Martial arts training may be hazardous. Your signature indicates that you accept to train at your own risk, and you hereby release all students, instructors, camp facility and other authorized agents from any responsibility for any injury or legal claims that may arise from training. Students under 18 years of age must have parental or guardian consent and signature. Signature: Post-marked before July 4 th : Post-marked after July 4 th : On-site-Registration - Camp fees $150 (U.S.) $165 (U.S.) $180 (U.S.) T-Shirts $18 each Camp Towel $12 Parent/Guardian: Youth-Medium: Small: Medium: Large: X-Large: XX-Large: Amount enclosed Shirt total Towel total *Total submitted: Money order/ Certified Check (Made out to SSK) Visa / Mastercard(circle one) Card number Expiration Date Name at is appears on the card MAIL TO: SSK 311 Buford Road Williamsburg, Virginia 23188, USA
Sokuichi Gibu, Hanshi/10 th Dan 儀武息一範士 / 十段
Sokuichi Gibu, Hanshi/10 th Dan 儀武息一範士 / 十段 Sokuichi Gibu was born in Chinen Village in Southern Okinawa on December 7, 1941. He began studying Goju-Ryu at age 14 and then in 1956, began studying with Shorin-Ryu Master Shugoro Nakazato. After years of dedication to his teacher and his dojo, Nakazato Sensei awarded the first 8th dan in the history of the Shorinkan to Gibu Sensei, who served as the vice-president of the organization. He built his own dojo, called the Butokukan, in 1979 in Urasoe City where he has since taught every week. Gibu Sensei was considered one of the toughest fighters of the Shorinkan but was considered to also be a master kata technician whose form mirrored that of Nakazato Sensei. In 1991, Gibu Sensei resigned from the Shorinkan and started his own association, Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Butokukan. The style followed the same curriculum as his teacher, Shugoro Nakazato and was recognized by the Zen Nihon Karate-Do Renmei whose members included such karate greats as Shoshin Nagamine, Kanei Uechi, Meitoku Yagi and Yuchoku Higa. In December of 2005, Hanshi Gibu was promoted to 10th degree black belt/judan by the Zen Nihon Karate-Do Renmei at the Butokukan Hombu dojo and a celebration of this great achievement was held at the Ginowan ANA hotel in April of 2006. He was later also recognized and promoted to 10th dan by the Okinawa Karate Association alongside his contemporaries Morio Higaonna(Goju-Ryu) and longtime friend Naoboru Ahagon who were also promoted to 10th dan. Gibu Sensei is well known for his incredible strength, spirit and is considered one of the most talented instructors of his generation however he is probably more recognized for his humbleness and kind nature towards every person he meets.
Visiting Okinawa Instructors Tsuyoshi Tamaki Kyoshi/8 th Dan 玉城剛
Camp International Shibu Instructors Carlos Magnavachi, 8 th Dan/Kyoshi Argentina Butokukan John Spence, 6 th Dan/Renshi U.S.A Butokukan Carel vd Westhuizen, 6 th Dan/Renshi South Africa Butokukan
Tentative Schedule Class times and schedule are subject to change without notice Thursday, August 2 nd 4pm Early check-in starts at the dojo 6:30pm Black Belts Only training at the dojo. Dojo Address 401-D Lightfoot Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188 Friday, August 3 rd 5:00 early arrival session at Matoaka Elementary School 6:30pm-until Official opening of camp and workout. Saturday, August 4 th *8:30am-10am session 1 *10:30am- noon session 2 *12pm-1:30pm lunch break *1:30pm-3pm session 3 *3:30pm-5pm session 4/Dan testing *5:30pm-6:30pm Embu (demonstrations) Demonstrations will be performed by Shibu dojos and guests. Please fill out the information below if you would like to participate in the demonstration for Gibu Sensei and guests. Sunday, August 5th 8:30am-10am Session 1 10:30am- noon Final session Embu Taikai 演武大会 Name(s) Dojo Style and association Demonstration (i.e. kata name, etc)