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| December | Happy New Year to all members friends and patrons!!
10th DEMONSTRATION
Soke Solly Said and his new generation demonstration team gave a spectacular display at Kidzworld Montessori Preschool Concert at the Pro-Musica Theatre (Formerly known as the Roodepoort Civic Theatre) in Christiaan De Wet Road, Florida Park, to an exciting crowd of about 300 people
BLACK BELT PROMOTIONS
At 5:30 AM the candidates for Black Belt promotions started entering the dojo.Four seniors and four juniors and one junior Shodan taking his test for Jr Nidan.Filled with anticipation and nervous tension the nine candidates lined up at 6 AM sharp. The promotion which was overseen by Hanshi S.Said,Sensei Yolinda & Sensei Ejaz took the best part of 4 and a 1/2 hours. Kihon(Basics),Kata(Forms),Kumite(Free-style Sparring) & Tameshiwara(Breaking Techniques) were performed with a great demand placed on good form,stamina & power,strong spirit was the order of the day.The standard of the students taking this special promotion fully satisfied the Judging Panel and it concluded successfully,with nine very exhausted students feeling extremely relieved and happy.
Congratulations is in order for the following candidates:-
Junior Nidan - Tashriq Gaffoor
Shodan - Zaheera Gardee,Jan Nita Wilkens,Mohammed Hamid Ismail & Afzal Dawood
Junior Shodan - Ashika Dawood,Abdullah Dawood,Safeeya Mahomed & Zaheer Dawood
8th SEMINAR
Hanshi was invited to conduct a workshop to highlight THE 16 Days of activism against violence on women & children. Representitives from different women organizations attended & participated in a 2 hour seld-defense workshop.Our organization is closely associated with movements that support activism against violence on women & children. The participants mainly made up of women found the workshop to be very successfull.The different women organizations are are happy as they are now informed of such self-defense programs which are conducted on a regular basis.
3rd GENERAL PROMOTIONS
This promotion was a much bigger then normal promotion for this time of the year.Hanshi commented that he was extremely happy with the high standard displayed by all the students.This is proof of our training methods working effectively.Congratulations to all that took part in this promotion.Special thanks to the recently formed Parent & Member Committee that arranged and sold food & refreshments as part of our fundraising program.
2nd BLACK BELT DINNER
Held at Shunarga Restaurant in Fordsburg arranged & organized by our Fundraising Committee.This event was attended by over 70 Black Belts some with their partners and others with their parents.Everyone enjoyed the food and all the young black belts danced the night away to the disco music arranged by Mr Dean Henry. | November | 29
Awards Day at Ferreirastown Primary School.
18-24TH
Hanshi Hisataka visits our Honbu ,with his son Shihan Masamitsu Kudaka, to conduct a seminar.Note the unique Koshiki Kumite Bogu(Protective gear)
15th
General Promotion at Goudpark Primary School
14TH
NEW ADDITIONS
Congratulations to Irene on the birth on her baby daughter. We wish you both well.
SAD NEWS
Senior 2nd Kyu brown belt Ahmed Kotwal from the Azaadville Dojo
was involved in a serious accident and is in the Flora Clinic in a critical condition. We wish him a speedy recovery.
8th
Hanshi had a successful demonstration at Bryandale Pre School. All
the little guys of the 2006 class both from the pre and primary school took part in the demo. Osu!!
SPECIAL AWARD
Congratulations to Brown Belt Jan-Nita Wilken on receiving awards
from the Gauteng Provincial Government Ekurhuleni West for:
(1) SA Ambassador - 2006
(2) Certificate of Merit 'District Achiever Award' 2006
6TH
KEN TO FUDE RYU GOES INTERNATIONAL
Sensei Owen Briely started classes in Auckland, New Zealand . Osu,
Sensei Owen may your Dojo grow in leaps and bounds. | October | 15th
MEDIA COVERAGE
The following Newspapers released an article about Soke Solly Said's Induction into the World Multi Martial Arts Hall of Fame:
The Sunday Times Extra -SA martial arts expert enters Hall of Fame. The Indicator, The Horizon, Die Wes Beeld, Southern & Sowetern Globe, Muslim Views, Al-Qalam Durban, Northern Chronicle. Find Sunday Times article attached.
NATIONAL WORLD DAY FOR THE POOR
On the 15th October 06 senpai Hassen Lorgat hosted a national world day against poverty at the Johannesburg College of Education.
OBITUARIES
Our sincere condolences to Sensei Bradford and family for the loss of his grandmother. Osu!! We were very sad to learn about the passing of Senpai Absalom Ngwenya. Our sincere condolences to his family.
SEARCH
http://www.google.com Soke Solly Said and
http://homecoming.co.za
8th
We featured again on TV , this time on Focus a SABC 2 programme which highlighted violence at schools.
1st & 3rd
MORE TV COVERAGE
The month started off with a bang we featured on SABC 1 'Beyond the Classroom.' This was a full report about the Goudpark Primary School's Karate programme spearheaded by Soke Solly Said and Mrs Da Silva.
29th
SPRING PROMOTION
We had a successful promotion. Congratulations to all the student who took part in the promotion. Osu!! | September | 21st
TV NEWS COVERAGE
Ken Fude Ryu's Karate programme at Goudpark Primary School featured on all SABC’s News Programmes. That is on TV 1, 2 & 3. Highlighting bulling and violence at schools.
OBITUARIES
Our sincere condolences to Ezra Fleisch and family, his grandmother passed away. Also to Ridiyya Ismail for the loss of her father. Our thoughts are with
you. Osu!!
NEW ADDITIONS
Congratulations to Hanshi and Senpai Shamsa at the birth of their new Grand-daughter. Ghulam and Bashira are the proud parents.
20th
FERREIRASTOWN PROMOTION
We also had a promotion at Ferreirastown Primary School. These children also performed well.
18th
PROMOTION AT BRYANDALE
A successful promotion was held in at Bryandale Pre-School. The parents
were very pleased with the progress that the children had made. Osu!!
Sensei Ejaz continues to tour the USA and gets to see the Space Shuttle in Washington D.C
 
17th
FIRST ANNIVERSARY
We celebrated our 1st anniversary. Speeches and demonstrations from karate-ka and kick boxers . Followed by great eats.
Thank you to all members who contributed and helped to make this a successful event, from Hanshi, family and all staff members. Osu!!
HOLY MONTH
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Muslim, Hindu
and Tamil members well over the Fasting month.
12th
TEAM BACK FROM THE USA
Shihan and the team arrived back from the USA with lots of exciting stories.
The best news was to learn that Shihan has been promoted to 8th DAN –
Soke Solly Said. OSU HANSHI!
10th
Team flys back to NYC whilst Sensei Ejaz remains in Orlando Florida.
9th
Team visit Disney's Epcot Centre in Orlando Florida
7th
Still waiting to confirm news about Tito Bota.
6th
The Team visits Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Resort in Orlando Florida.
The Parade at Disney's Magic Kingdom
5th
Jan-Nita Wilkens rides a Harley Davidson at Downtown Disney Orlando Florida
3rd
Part of the Team departs for Orlando whilst Hanshi and Lesego depart for NYC with Hanshi Olen Lane.
2nd
Shihan gets promoted to Hanshi 8th Dan and recieves an award from Professor Enrico A Moore during The World Multi Martial Arts Hall Of Fame induction ceremony at The Wyndham Hotel, Playhouse Square, Cleveland Ohio - USA
Senpai Yusuf , Senpai Zahra and a team did a demonstration at the Rivonia Primary School.
1st
Team at Ithaca Falls
 | August | 31st
Team trains at Hanshi Olen Lane's Dojo for 4 hours.
Lesego playing drums
Team at the breakfast table in Ithaca
30th
Team visits Cornell University
Team stayed in Ithaca
TEAM TAKES OFF
28th
Shihan Solly and the team departed for Cleveland, Ohio, USA. May they
have a pleasant and safe journey. Osu!!
THE TEAM TO ACCOMPANY SHIHAN SOLLY SAID ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Kyoshi Ahmed Limbada - 5th Dan
Sensei Ejaz Latib - 4th Dan
Senpai José Du Plessis - 1st Dan
Tashriq Gaffoor - 1st Dan Jnr Black Belt
Ziyad Henry - 1st Dan Jnr Black Belt
Jan-Nita Wilken - 1st Kyu Brown Belt
Lesego Ratala - 2nd Kyu Brown Belt
Taskel Sandows - 2nd Kyu Jnr Brown Belt
Shamiela Gaffoor - Parent
This team made up Shihan Solly Said's new generation of young Karate-Ka will be participating in the Golden Fist Awards Tournament, in Cleveland
Ohio. We wish this team all the best on their tour.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Said's Martial Arts and Fitness Institute takes this opportunity
to thank its staff and all its members, friends, parents and patrons
for attending, supporting and contributing to the farewell party which
was a great success.
Thank you in deep appreciation to Mr Dean Henry (Jnr. Black belt Ziyad's
father) of Nedbank Ltd for sponsoring the beautiful tracksuits, which were
emblazoned with a lovely monogram, for the team.
FARWELL PARTY
A farewell party for the team accompanying Shihan Solly Said was
held on the 21st August 2006 at the Said's Martial Arts and Fitness
Institute Headquarters at 90 Jason Street, Mayfair West. Amongst
the special guest That attended this occasion was Mr Tim Modise -
TV and Radio Celebrity and Black Belt, Shihan Imtiaz Abdullah - President of the Union of Federated African Karate (UFAK),
from the US Embassy Mr Todd Haskell - Public Affairs Officer,
Mr Christopher Ward - Assistant Public Officer and
Mr Ismail Mahomed - Senior Cultural Specialist,
the recently elected President and Treasurer of
Karate South Africa (KSA) - Sensei Bonnie Motsa and
Sensei Razien Dangor, respectively,
Dr Mohammed H Qureshi - ATPC NGO's representative
for THE FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS through Sports and Education
and Superintendent David Oliphant of the Brixton Police Station.
ON THE LOCAL SCENE
The Horizon News Paper applauds Shihan Solly Said on receiving this
prestigious award. The Horizon News Paper on its part will be presenting
Shihan Solly Said with the THE HORIZON LIFE LONG ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD recognising his life long contribution, dedication and passion
for the Martial Arts. The Horizon has deligently followed Shihan Solly Said's colourful history and achievements which is legendry. This award will be
presented to him after his arrival from the USA.
21st
HIGHEST WORLD HONOUR CONFERRED ON SHIHAN SOLLY SAID
Pioneer and world renowned Karate Master Shihan Solly Said received
an invitation to be Inducted into the World Multi Martial Arts Hall Of Fame.
This honour comes to Shihan Solly Said
from the founder of this prestigious Organisation, Professor Enrico A
Moore, Professor Moore is one of the most recognised martial artists
in the United States of America his achievements in
Martial Arts spans over 5 decades.
Shihan Solly Said is the first South African to be inducted to the SOKE Council (Head Founder,Head Families, Grand Master Council)
The TWMMAHOF committee has considered Shihan's 41 years of accomplishments, lifelong work and contributions within the Martial Arts.
TWMMAHOF Committee has scheduled Shihan to be especially recognised and awarded for his achievements. A memorial ceremony and induction for Shuseki Shihan William Oliver (Founder of
Kenshikai Kan Karate) a great Karate Master from New York and close friend of Shihan Solly Said will also be conducted at that time.
This prestigious event will be conducted on September 1st and 2nd 2006 at the Wyndham Hotel, Play House Square, in Cleveland Ohio USA.
20th
AUTUMN PROMOTION
General Promotions were held at Honbu. Congratulations to all students who were promoted to higher grades. A very high standard
is being maintained. Osu!!
11th
Three very enthusiastic ladies from Senpai Shamsa's morning class took their Black Belt promotion. They did exceptionally well. Congratulations to Senpais: Aisha Ebramim, Fatima
Ravat and Rubina Hajee. Senpai Aisha is 60 years old and is Also an ardent runner and an inspiration to everyone. Keep up
the good work and strong spirit. Osu!!
TWO NEW MEN FOR KARATE SOUTH AFRICA - OUR GUYS
CONGRATULATIONS to Sensei Bonnie Motsa and Sensei Razien Dangor.They were elected PRESIDENT AND TREASURER of Karate South Africa(KSA) respectively. After lots of hard work and negotiations. They will hold this post until official elections can
take place. Osu!!
9th
KYOSHI AHMED'S AZAADVILLE FUND RAISER
Kyoshi Ahmed had a successful fund raising event at his Dojo in Azaadville. Entertaining demonstrations by Kyoshi Ahmed and his students, Malik Qaisar and the SA Hip Hop Dances, followed
by an assortment of delightful eats. Kyoshi Ahmed also ran a raffle.
1st Prize - A weekend away for 2 - Zakiya Laher
2nd Prize - A Clothing Gift Voucher - Amaara Kotwal
3rd Prize - A Cel Phone - John
NEW BLACK BELT LADIES FOR SENPAI SHAMSA
5th
SUCCESSFUL EAGLES TOURNAMENT
Shihan took a team to another Eagles Tournament at the Matsport Centre, Centurian. Once again our students did very well and kept the Ken Fude Ryu flag flying high.
CONGRATULATIONS to all member who took part.
Sumaya Dawood - 2nd Place Kumite
Abdul Khaaliq Mohamed - 2nd Place Kumite
Shaheen Hall - 2nd Place Kumite & Kata
Saalihah Scroeder - 2nd Place Kata
Lancaster Peterson - 2nd Place Kumite & Kata
Taskel Sandows - 2nd Place Kumite
Aashika Dawood - 2nd Place Kumite & Kata
Safeeya Mohamed - 2nd Place Kumite
Obituaries Cont
Our sincere condolences to Senpai Yusuf Bokhary and family for the loss of his uncle. Also to Shireen Darmalingam and her family for the loss of her father after a long illness. Our thought
are with you during your period of mourning. Osu!! On the 14th.Shihan got the sad news that Sensei Jean Battle passed away.Shihan had spoken to her about a month before and was planning
to see her while on his trip to New York City. Our sincere sympathy with the family. | July | Obituaries
29th
Abel Golele a brown belt who trained at the Soweto Dojo with Kyoshi Jeremiah died tragically in a road accident. Our deepest sympathies to his family and Kyoshi Jeremiah. Abel was the founding member of the band Abba Shanti. More recently he sang with the gospel singer
Benjamin Dube. We remember him at our launch last year he delighted us with his music and will be sorely missed.
Our sincere condolences to Jnr Black Belt Naweed Khan, his brother Masud and family at the loss of their Grandfather.
9th
Senpai Tasneem's husband, (Shihan's son-in-law) passed away too.
Our sincere condolences to Shihan, Senpai Tasneem and the families for their great loss. May the Lord grant you strength through this most trying time. Osu!!
3rd
Shihan's father-in-law, Senpai Tasneem's grandfather passed away. | June | 25-26th
The IKKO had a very successful tournament in Cape Town. Congratulations. Osu!!
In August - September 2006 Shihan and a group of seniors will be travelling to Cleveland, Ohio where Shihan and the late Shuseki
Shihan William Oliver will be honoured by the World Karate Hall of Fame. Osu Shihan may you a successful trip.
4th
We had a very successful half year promotion. Congratulations to all students who were promoted to higher grades.Osu!
3rd
Sempai Andy left for Cape Town, hopefully we will see him in
the near future when we visit C.T. Senpai Andy will be sorely missed in the Dojo and at Goudpark Primary School. Osu Senpai
we wish you every thing of the best in your new endeavour. | May | Senpai Andy's relocation
I joined the Mayfair West Dojo, and have trained under Shihan Solly since the beginning of 1999. I consider our dojo to be a home-from-home
and I have made many friends here. While the dojo has always had a good vibe about it, the spirit which flows through this place lately is nothing short of phenomenal! And it is not just confined to the senior
sessions or even the karate classes. Just enter the dojo during any class, Karate, Kickboxing, or even the Gym, and the positive energy almost knocks you right out of the door ' damn ' if we could bottle it and
sell it, it would be a runaway success! Seriously though, the atmosphere here is awesome!
Ken to fude no ryu Karate is a style in the making in the process of being forged into a truly effective Martial Arts system. We are in a state
of flux. I have been a part of the Martial Arts - in one form or another since 1973, and I can truly say that I have never experienced such positive spirit, or been exposed to such great opportunity for learning
Karate, as exists in our Dojo at this time. I have personally made significant progress in my ability to produce Karate technique, and I find the revised syllabus very stimulating indeed
Why am I telling you all this?I am relocating to Cape Town in June. As such, I won't have access to this Dojo on a regular basis. What I have so long taken for granted
will not be accessible. Yet Karate is part of my life part of what defines me. I will, in due course join one of our sister Dojos in Cape Town,
and continue to practice our art as faithfully as I can, and maybe in time we can open a Branch of Ken To Fude No Karate Ryu
in Cape Town this is my sincere wish!
Am I scared? Hell yes! But this move is something that I HAVE to do.
I will obviously maintain ties with Shihan Solly who has become so much more than just a Teacher to me! I would like to take this opportunity
to thank the people who had a hand in my advancement in this Art each and every person whom I interacted with and that would include each and every student here, in the sub-branches, and at
Goudpark Primary - School - thank you very much! Finally, we as Karate-Ka we owe so much to so many for the opportunity we have to train in such a great environment, in a fantastic Dojo,
with an excellent Head-Master! Mostly though, we owe it to ourselves to continue to take advantage of this positive situation, to enrich our own lives .Then we can give something back to the
art, and make our own positive contribution. This is Karate!
Keep training hard, and above all -
KEEP AN OPEN MIND!
ANDY BAKER - SENPAI
12th-14th
Gasshuku (Camp)
Approximately 70 students arrived at the Dojo very exited.
Some of these juniors have never been away from home on their own and they were so exited that they kept on asking when the bus is arriving.
When the bus finally arrived bags were packed and everyone was off to the camp site-at Klein Kariba - Botanika near Warmbaths. We trained under blue sky's and a hot sun, we had very cold nights and had all our
meals under a lapa. We enjoyed one afternoon at the pools - hot and cold, spoiled ourselves with ice cream and popcorn. The Gasshuku (camp) was very successful. Thank you to all those who attended,
especially the children who braved the cold nights and the first time away from home without mummy and daddy.
A Students view of the Camp-
(By Shan Govender)
I had never been on a karate camp before, so I was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 12th May 2006 to start my experience.
The schedule seemed as though it was going to be tough, but I was nevertheless looking forward to tightening the slack, toughing the body, and polishing the spirit.
We arrived at the camp around 20h45. I was included in a group consisting of four adults and nine children. I must say it was very challenging keeping the
children under control.
The training that we had to undergo was basic, practical and informative. The katas were practiced and emphasis was placed on students producing clean techniques.
There was also focus on cleaning up of the execution of the latest changes to all kata movements. The execution of GekisaiDai Ichi, where one student was
attacking and the defending, demonstration of how important it was to execute kata was also explained in detail by Shihan, and invaluable knowledge was gained by all students.
The timing between training sessions was appropriate in order to allow students to also enjoy the camp by playing sport eg. Soccer and Cricket. The students were taken
to the warm pools at the resort on Saturday afternoon. Everyone had an enjoyable afternoon at the pools before heading off back to camp for another training session.
During the camp, especially during breakfast, lunch and supper times students and instructors freely mingled in order to know one another better. On Saturday evening students and
instructors gathered around a huge bonfire, and once again got the opportunity to mingle and discuss any issues.
More training sessions were given on Sunday and we thereafter departed from Klein Kariba at around 14h00 to head back home. There were many tired students who managed to take
a nap during the bus trip back home.
The camp was fantastic in that it provided a balance between serious training, knowledge transfer, learning about each other and also having some fun. I am most certainly looking forward
to the next camp.
3rd
Congratulations to Sensei Bradford and his wife, who gave birth to a baby boy - Matt. Osu!!! | April | 25th
We hosted Sensei Murakami at our dojo for a Seminar. Sensei Murakami
7th Dan is a practitioner of the Shotokan style of Karate-Do, and a personal
protege of Grandmaster Hirokasu Kanazawa Sensei 9th Dan. Sensei Murakami
is also the SKI foreign embassador.The seminar was of a very high standard
and Sensei Murakami was surprisingly affluent and accommodating
( most unlike the Japanese masters that have rubbed shoulders with us in
our past!) Sensei Murakami's explanations of techniques and ideas were
flawless, and he put a fresh spin on some old concepts. The students came
away feeling that they had gained something from participating.
A big Osu to this great teacher!
24th
The IKKA Technical and Tournament Committee had there 2nd meeting.
Classes resumed at Figures in the Bryandale Shopping Centre.
19th
2nd Term classes resumed at the Schools - Goudpark Primary, Eldocrest
Primary and Ferreirastown Primary.
15th
We gave a demonstration at the Sultan Bahu's annual fete. A very successful demonstration.
12th
The IKKA Traditional Karate Committee met for there first training session.
8-9th
Black Belt Promotions
Congratulations to:
Sensei Ronald Abvajee and Sensei Christopher Thomas.
These two long serving students were put through their paces, and achieved the coveted rank of Sensei ( 4th Dan ) - OSU!
We salute you!
Other Black-Belt promotion achievements were:
* Senpai Vincent Mkize 1st Dan to 2nd Dan
* Senpai Sashin Naidoo 1st Dan to 2nd Dan
* Senpai Mpho Motlhabana 1st Kyu to 1st Dan
* Muhammad Shuaib Khan
1st Kyu to Jnr shodan
* Raeesa Munshi
* Zeshaan Samodien
** A big OSU to all the above students!
7th
The IKKA Technical & Tournament committee had its 1st meeting at the
Brixton Dojo.
5th
The IKKA Traditional Committee held its 1st meeting at the Brixton Dojo.
2nd
General Promotions were held at the Honbu Dojo. Shihan and Parents
were very pleased at the high standard displayed by the children.
Not only is the standard high,but these children project a very positive
spirit. Osu! Congratulations to all those who took the promotion and
graded to a higher level | March | 31st
New Additions to the family
Congratulations to Sensei Razien and his wife, who gave birth
to a set of twins a boy and a girl. Gakiem & Sarah OSU!!!
KIDDIES CORNER
(By Anees Kathrada)
Why do I do Karate
Do I do it to fight? No!
Do I do it to kick? No!
Do I do it to punch? No!
I do it for two reasons only.
1) For self defence and
2) Discipline
I love karate, because it is not a violent sport.
MEDITATION:
Shihan recently restarted the meditation classes.These classes
start at 19h15 and run until about 20h00.These meditation
classes are very strongly recommended if you are training in
the Martial Arts particularly if you are a serious student.
Meditation can be used to help get in touch with your deeper
self or spirit. It can lead to a deeper sense of SELF, increase
your awareness, and sharpen your response to all sorts of external
stimuli all of which translate to better understanding of and more
truthful execution of Technique.Regular meditation will assist in
focussing the mind, body and spirit in the direction which the
student wishes it to focu NOTE: Like anything worth having
meditation is a process. You cannot expect to have it all in three
easy lessons. Practice is the key. If you are prepared to attend
meditation class on a regular basis, and follow faithfully the
lessons taught, then it obviously follows that you will be rewarded
for your efforts the Universe works this way! Karate students should
take at least 2 meditation classes a month.
11th
More Media Coverage
The Saturday Star featured a full page article about our Karate
Programme at Goudpark Primary School written by
Noor- Jehan Yoro Badat.
2nd
Imad Said joined the gym as a personal trainer. He hails all the
way from Egypt we wish him a long and successful stay with us. | February | 26th
We had a Kata work shop at the Dojo. All grades were welcome. This gave us a chance to work on Heian Katas.
25th
Senseis Bradford and Rasien took a team to The Eagles Tournament in Pretoria. Again our guys did exceptionally well in this tournament and
definitely left a mark. Naadira Lambat took 3rd place in Kata and Kumite,
Senpai Zahra took 2nd place in Kumite and Sempai Ronald 2nd place
in Kata. Our Green and Brown Belts also did very well. All round this was
a good experience for our students.
A STUDENTS PERSPECTIVE OF THE TOURNAMENT
(By:- Jan-nita Wilken)
Eagles Karate Tournament, February 2006, started off with a very early
morning Osu greeting. When Ken To Fude No Karate Ryu Club was
announced to enter the hall, we all knew that this was going
to be a very long day. While waiting to participate, Ken To Fude Ryu
team kept it simple by observing participating competitors and
socializing. When at last, the time came for the team to perform,
encouraging words and support surrounded the team. Even though
obtaining experience was the main aim for the majority of the team,
we still made our mark and took home some medals. Hard and
tough training with the help of Shihan, Senseis Bradford and Razien.
Sempai Ronald and all the other black belts and seniors advice,
and our support structure, it was a very successful day. After a long
day and taking home a tired team, who learnt a lot, we are ready to
take on anybody who dares!
(By:- Amina Rangila)
Man, but do we have a diversified Dojo or what? I mean, we were lining
up outside the arena, waiting to be called upon to make our
entrance and we were very possibly the only Ryu there that had people
from all four of the main race groups as its constituents. Whoo Boy! I think we earned a few curious stares.
Then, as if that wasn't enough. When it was time to strut our stuff,
we did so with absolute finesse, sportsmanship and downright grit.
Displaying the art of karate in a way that we can be proud of.
We took more than a few medals, stunning even ourselves for
some reason. Were we concerned about being new to the inter style
tournaments? Well, if so, I think that we can rest assured, we have
definitely made an impact ,people have taken notice, our name
has been noted.
What I found completely amazing as I sat in the stands watching
our contestants, was the manner of the judges. To me they seemed
biased not that I don't have a certain bias of my own, mind you but this was the kind of thing that could be seen even through
inexperienced eyes. Perhaps it was the difference in our style of
fighting that could have contributed to my overall perspective.
Things that we would normally look for, like kake mawashi
(since we are oh! so fond of our kicks), seemed to almost go
unnoticed by the judges. People tend to choose that which
is known and in this case, we were the unknowns. But ,
I guess, fairness is relative, and people
would beg to differ.
From a spectators point of view, if you'd pardon the cliche,
I think that we surely gave them a run for their money. Our
contestants were strong, confident and certainly no pushovers.
We came back sporting more than just a few medals though.
We came back with experience, with ideas and with the
knowledge that we have gained ground in this new territory.
Me thinks we did great 'Well done guys!' With dexterous
participants and proficient Master, I guess all that's left to
say is: 'Make way people Ken Fude Ryu coming through!'
Television Appearance
At 6.30pm Shihan and a group of Students were featured on
Gem Games a SABC 1 programme.
19th
We had a Junior Tournament at our Dojo. This went off very well and gave our
referees, judges and table administrators good practice. Congratulations to all
our 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing. Please remember that Winning does not necessary
make you a winner, just by taking part you are already a WINNER.
*A PARENTS PERSPECTIVE OF THE TOURNAMENT
(By:- Shahana Lorgat)
My son Yaseen, age 6, nagged to join karate training in 2003. Thinking that this
was another fad, I arranged for Solly Said to talk to Yaseen. Needless to say,
Yaseen being an impressionable 6 year old, had his eye on all the black belts
that walked by. I think he wanted to be a Power Ranger cum Ninja Turtle. Solly
and I had to explain to him that it takes years of dedication and hard work to
achieve a black belt.
As a mom, of course, I gave him the lecture about, I'm paying the fees'
and You better stick with it, even though I thought he would give it up after a
month. Well, three years later, under the expertise of Solly Said and his team,
Yaseen had progressed 'up the ranks'. However, there were many times that I
had to coerce him into going for lessons and deal with his nervousness when
it came to Kumite.
Shihan Solly over the past year transformed his school that is now called Ken
Fude Ryu. In doing so he endured a lot of questions about this change from
parents and students. On a sweltering Sunday, Ken Fude Ryu hosted its 1st
tournament following the World Karate Federation rules. I sat in the docks
and watched with pride as my son went through his kata.
Earlier parents were invited to a seminar which explained the rules judging
and point system in Kumite. Being a 'hands-on' mom, I decided to learn
more about Kumite and karate-do in general, I attended the seminar and
on tournament day assisted on the dojo floor. With the scoring of fights. Well,
I found it most interesting and exhilarating. Yaseen was encouraged to see
me take an active role in his sport. In addition, I had the opportunity to personally
interact with the individuals responsible for his discipline.
The tournament was met with lots of criticism and complaints. I found, after being
a part of the judging team, that to pull this off is easier said than done. As I'm
sure most parents will agree, the entire Ken Fude Ryu atmosphere assists in making
our children responsible, well -rounded individuals.
Many thanks to Shihan Solly and his karate community.
May you go from strength to strength. (I tried to translate this into Japanese, but wasn't
sure how to go about it on the computer I think there is a way to do it though)
*A STUDENTS PERSPECTIVE OF THE TOURNAMENT
(By:- Amina Rangila)
So we hosted a tournament for our juniors, and Man! The
excitement running rampant amongst the contestants was
utterly contagious. Little ones everywhere with parents giving
them last minute 'Don't be shy' and 'Be confident' tips.
Yip, sure enough, there was definitely nervous energy in there too.
First, it was line them up and jot down their names and from there
it was the floor. As an administrator, my attentionwas rather focused
on the ring that I was working but every now and then, on
change of contestants, I'd glance up and around,and the atmosphere
was alive; spectators cheering and voicing their approval or in certain cases disapproval.Yeah, so we have a few things that
can be improved upon, as things like time and participant name lists
became an issue. And with all due respect, some would say: Introduce
a more streamlined system. To which we'd surely give a Yeah on the
understanding though, that lifespan and efficiency of a system is dependent
on all it's interrelated components; one being, in this case, its participants,
for without them.Well, without them you have a sunset without the sun.
The problem experienced on this was with late entries being submitted,
which did in turn assist in throwing off a few schedules and although
I speak entirely under correction now, this was my perception.
However, issues aside. All in all I'd say we had great food, a superb
atmosphere and wonderful company. It was an awesome day.
Well done to all the Karateka who participated, and remember
'Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall'
13th
Shihan started a junior class at Bryandale Shopping Centre at Figures Modelling
School.
12th
General promotions were held at Honbu, as well as a seminar on tournament
table control and understanding the rules that the referee and judges play in
adjudicating at Kumite and kata events. The seminar was conducted by Paula
from UFAK
8th
Branch instructors meeting was held at Honbu. Syllabus was discussed in great dept
the details of which will be implemented as necessary. Note: Strong sharp Basic
techniques are to become the rule rather than the exception. Also, Pinan kata will
gradually phase out and replacedby Heian Kata. | January | 22nd
We celebrated Kagami Biraki at our dojo with + 150 people. Some of the children and
teachers from Goudpark Primary were also present. Shihan Imtiaz and a few of his
students joined us, also present was Sensei Jerry Swart and Celeste Muller,former
students of Shihan Solly and long standing friends. First, we had a brisk training session
of about 30 minutes, then Shihan Solly set our goals and objectives for the year ahead.
- Train hard.
- Maintain a strong spirit.
Shihan Solly also gave a talk on the Daruma Daichi ( Doll )
The Daruma Daichi is fascinating. No matter how it falls, or how it is knocked about,
it always springs back into its original position - regaining its composure. The saying
goes: 'nana karobi ya oke' which basically means 'seven times down eight times up'
if you get knocked down you must always get up! This is not only in the physical sense but
in the metaphorical sense also. We all suffer some form of setbacks during our journey
through life. Some setbacks are serious and some are super our challenge is to face
those setbacks in a positive manner, and like the Daruma Daichi which symbolises this
positive spirit regain our balance, and maintain our composure.
21st
We celebrated Kagami Biraki with Shihan Imtiaz and his students at their dojo in the
IGI Building on the corner of Mooi & Anderson Street , Jhb.
18th
Classes resumed at Goudpark Primary School
16th
Senpai Owen Briely who was visiting from New Zealand, went for promotion
and was promoted to 4th Dan. Osu SENSEI Owen. Sensei Owen a long standing
student of Shihan Solly, will be starting a Ken To Fude No
Karate Ryu program in New Zealand.We wish him the very best success with his
Dojo! A trip to that part of the world looks very likely in the near future.....
15th
We had meeting with Shihan Solly and Shihan Imtiaz to discuss the formation of I.K.K.A. ( International Karate Kobudo Association ) This organisation is a joint association between the I.K.K.O.
(International Kenshi Kai Organisation ) and the K.F.K.R. ( Ken To
Fude No Karate Ryu ) The I.K.K.A. is to be headed by the Shihankai which is Shihan Solly and Shihan Imtiaz. The I.K.K.A. will oversee both
tournament and traditional aspects of our art. This meeting was attended
by a few senior students as well as Paula Witton who is Tournament
Co-ordinator for the United Federation of African Karate (UFAK).
9th
The Dojo Opened
4th
The Gym Opened |
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