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YUMI NO KIDO HA
Why Yumi No Kido Ha?
As a dedicated Karate-Do Instructor, I have become recognized and well respected for my contribution to a development of specific -scientifically based- approach to studying of Karate-Do. After training with some of the greatest karate instructors in the world and spending time applying scientific principles to my own training I developed my own unique and effective teaching methods expressed through metaphor which was titled "Yumi no Kido Ha" of Shotokan style.
While discussing validity of sport (science!) in sport karate training and competing environment with prominent Japanese instructor (head of major karate style) I have used the following question:"Is there any difference in the flight of an arrow shot in Kyudo compared to the one shot in Olympic archery?" The nature of this question -being similar to Zen koan puzzling questions- has lead to an instant of enlightenment!
These are major determinants forming YNK ha:
Purpose must be clear in order to make training successful.
The entire movement sequence exists in all valid techniques, only duration of components may be condensed.
Breath dictates rhythm within movement sequence.
Kumite must always return into Kata.
At the height of the skill no one is allowed to return to the basics.
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Karate-Do Shotokan
Specializing in instructing advanced and mature practitioners. Particular care is directed towards individual training instructions. Scientific sport training is complemented by serious attention to cultural and technical Karate-Do tradition. Healthy and welcoming social environment. Highly respectful and safe treatment for all.
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Shotokan ryu instructed with authentic 'Yumi No Kido Ha' aspect added
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KNOWING IS ILLUSION, NOT KNOWING IS IGNORANCE
IKKYU SOJUN (1394-1481)
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
HANSHI DRAGAN KLJENAK
QUALIFICATIONS
PRESENT KARATE-DO RANK
8th Dan Black Belt (Hachi-O-Kai) Shotokan Ryu Yumi No Kido Ha
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Previous qualifications, positions and duities:
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ADDITIONAL KARATE-DO RANK
6th Dan Black Belt (Karate Canada)
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ADMINISTRATION / GOVERNANCE
President of Karate Association of Ontario
(2007-20014)
President of Karate Canada
(2013-2016)
World Karate Federation
Rules Commission
(2015-2016)
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COACHING / OFFICIATING
* NCCP Certified Karate Coach:
Instructor-Beginner certified Coach
Competition-Introduction certified Coach
*Advanced Learning Facilitator/ Evaluator Comp-Dev
*Official:
PKF Kata & Kumite Judge
Karate Canada: Karate Referee
Karate Ontario: Karate Referee
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PRESENTLY:
Global Karate-Do Federation Canada: Technical Committee & Grading Panel Member
INSTRUCTORS
YUMI NO KIDO HA
Senior Instructors:
Kyoshi Hilary Ottley
7th Dan Black Belt
Renshi Miro Pusic
6th Dan Black Belt
Instructors:
Richard Dipo Ola Pace
4th Dan Black Belt
Ladan Khodrang
3rd Dan Black Belt
Carlos Herrera
3rd Dan Black Belt
Jim Hayes
3rd Dan Black Belt
Andre Davanzo
3rd Dan Black Belt
Assistants:
Donovan Mills
1st Dan Black Belt
Kenny Zacharczyk
1st Dan Black Belt
PRECISION KARATE
e-book
PRECISION KARATE 2011 revised edition
by
DRAGAN KLJENAK
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FOREWORD by KANCHO T. OKUYAMA, 10th Dan
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OVER 300 PAGES
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200 ILLUSTRATIONS
(PICTURES, DIAGRAMS AND TABLES)
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7 CHAPTERS :
-FOOTWORK-
-STANCES-
-HIKITE & ROTATION-
-'0' VELOCITY POINT-
-OVER 25 STEPPING ROUTINES CATALOGUED-
-OVER 30 TURNING ROUTINES CATALOGUED-
-MODERN TRAINING & OFFICIATING of KATA-
...ISSUES PRESENTED
FROM NEW POINT OF VIEW...
TRAINING FEE & SCHEDULE
$250 PER TRIMESTER
MONDAY 8:00 PM-10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 PM-10:00 PM
SATURDAY 12:00 NOON -2:00 PM
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