Over the weekend Michael (Michael was present as a member of the auxiliary grading panel), Lauren and myself had the privilege to attend the Kyushin Ryu Jujutsu grading in Brisbane. It was a great day, with some great work from the five participants - four attempting to grade to Niidan and one to Shodan. I would firstly like to extend my appreciation and congratulations to all participants: Dylan Voncina, Tom Serafin, Anthony Smith, Steffi-Louise Stackpoole (all of whom graded to Niidan) and Luke Schmidt (who graded to Shodan). Secondly, I would like to extend my thanks to Jim Stackpoole - Sensei for his generous invitation and all of his work leading up to and including the grading for all of these jujutsuka! Great work and congratulations to all participants!
A Win For Dylan Green
As part of the WKA Tournament Toowoomba October 25th 2014.
Featuring Dylan Green -- Ziranchuan Kung Fu & Golden Rose Tai Chi Chuan.
Classes:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Evenings
Saturday Mornings
Call Stuart 0427 602 547
What is Internal Power?
Internal power is often looked at as something mystical and perhaps out of reach of us 'normal' people. Perhaps 'normal' people don't achieve it because to gain such power requires an unusual amount of persistance, but it's not because you lack some special ability. This type of training requires deep intention on the training of muscle, connective tissue, skeletal alignment, intent and breath. How are you sitting now as you read this? Straighten up and slow your breathing!
Muscle. How much do you need? The right amount of course.
Connective tissue (or Fascia). These are the fibres running through and around every tissue of your body.
Skeletal Alignment. This allows your joints to be in the place for their optimal function. This allows your muscles and fascia to be at the right tension.
Intent. This is the link between thought and action. Intent is the movement inside movement.
Breath. Enlivens the whole body.
Just some thoughts for the week. See you Thursday night.
Pittsworth Judo Competition and demonstration
It was good to once again be invited to provide a demonstration of Kendo for the competitors and spectators at the Annual Pittsworth Judo Competition.
I was ably assisted by Jason Winchester in showing the core practice involved in Kendo, including ji-geiko for both itto and nito. We seemed to generate quite a bit of interest from the juniors in the crowd. We may even have one or two turn up to a Sunday morning training (with some luck).
Thanks to Craig and the rest of the Pittsworth Club for making us welcome and we look forward to coming back next year!
Thursday nights = Internal Power! + Jodo
On Thursday nights (at 7:30pm) I will introduce a training method that would be of benefit to any martial art. It is a training method that focuses on building the internal structure of your body.
Read MoreTeakwondo information now a regular part of the Budo Blog
Jack Jang, the Club's Taekwondo instructor, has just joined the Budo Blog writing team. Make sure that if you are wanting to find out the latest or even to send Jack a message, that you regularly check the Budo Blog, or the BBRD Facebook page where these posts are syndicated!
Welcome Jack!
Reminder: Kendo demonstration at the Pittsworth Judo Club
Just a quick reminder that this Sunday (19th October) the combined Toowoomba kendo dojo will be putting on a display of kendo during the lunch break.
So two things: if you are available to help with the kendo (jigeiko and kata) display, please talk with Michael ASAP so we can organise the demonstration accordingly. Second, if you are wanting to participate in the Judo competition, make sure your JFA-Q membership is up to date and you contact the Pittsworth Judo Club for more details:
Location: Pittsworth Judo Club (Click on link for Flyer)
Contact: Trish Hindmarsh 0407 592 927 or e-mail cmmcewan@bigpond.com.au
Minor refresh of the BBRD website
In the spirit of keeping the Club website relevant and up to date, we have begun a minor refresh of the content and look. One of the main new features is a search function located on the "Welcome" page. Another you will notice is a new "landing page" that showcases some of the Club's wonderful photos and sums up what the Club is about.
Let us know what you think! we will be continuing to have a play with what we are providing on the site, and what we place on our Facebook page as well. In particular we will be posting more martial art related "finds" from around the net on the page (rather than the group), so make sure you like us to keep getting our Facebook feed.
Congratulations Adam Brannigan!
I just wanted to share one piece of good news from the Komei Juku seminar held in Townsville last week.
Adam Brannigan was presented with his shibucho licence by Sekiguchi soke. This is an formal recognition of Adam's status as the official representative of Sekiguchi soke, his skill in iaijutsu and the years of dedicated practice that he has engaged in.
Well done Adam! You do yourself and the Club proud.
QKR Seminar 6 & 7 December
Dates, location and prices have now been set for this year's QKR Summer seminar.
Training and grading opportunities will be available in kendo (to sandan) and iaido (to nidan). As always we are looking forward to train under the instruction of Queensland's most senior sensei and catch up with fellow practitioners from around the State.
The seminar will again be held at the Collingwood Park Sports Complex, Redbank Plains. Cost will be $30 for the weekend or $20 for one day.
One administrative difference from previous years is that all applications for grading must be submitted no later than Friday 20 November. Please make sure that you talk to Michael B or Ryo well before then if you intend to grade that weekend.