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Volume21 Issue 3
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Genbu-Kai Costa Mesa, Calif. Jr. Marathon |
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August 21st, 2007 |
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On
Tuesday afternoon the Genbu-Kai Costa Mesa Dojo held
it's annual "Jr. Karate Marathon" in Costa Mesa's
Baleric Park. 44 Karate students between the
ages of 5 and 17 entered the competition. They
worked very hard, running to more than a dozen
different Karate stations around the park and
correctly performing the Karate tasks at each
station before moving on. The object was to
complete as many stations as possible, before time
(2 hrs) runs out. Competitors receive "Dumb
Prizes," a Certificate of Participation and sliced
Suika (watermelon). Everyone that competed
was a winner! Congratulations to all!
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Tough Times in Minnesota |
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August 2007 |
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One
of our Genbu-Kai family members lost their house due
to flooding; two of Senpai Rich McClure's partners
had several vehicles at a mechanic in Stockton, the
village that got pretty well devastated, so those
cars were lost. Senpai Rich knows a number of people
through business and community contacts who lost
their homes. I am told the
red car that is standing on it's nose belongs to one
Senpai Rich’s business partners - his daughter's
car. The classic car
shop, Valley Motors, is walking distance from his
house.
Genbu-Kai Minnesota is starting some relief efforts
thorough the local Rotary Club.
To contribute, contact Sensei at the Hombu Dojo in Santa Ana,
Ca. There is a slideshow on the photo link that
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Genbu-Kai California Red Belt Presentation |
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August 18th, 2007 |
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On August 18th, 2007 Genbu-Kai California held a
two hour brunch and Red Belt presentation at the
Home Town Buffet in Santa Ana, Ca. Shihan Demura
was joined by Genbu-Kai witness black belts, Mike
Croft (RCC), Leo Nakamura (SA), Jerry Short (Diamond
Bar), Hendricks Santos (SA) Mark Martinez (SA),
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The ceremony consisted of each red belt
recipient standing up and showing a video all about
themselves’ from birth to present. After the
presentation of the belts and certificates each
recipient was permitted to make a short thank you
speech. Denise Lee, Susan McGlynn and Steve Leong
assisted Shihan Demura. The ranks of Jr. Red Belts
now include: Laith Al-Saadoon (Corona/RCC),
Nicholas Carrillo (Corona/RCC), Christopher Vera
(Santa Ana), Ernesto Contreras (Santa Ana), Martin
Rosales (Santa Ana), Michelle Kim (Diamond Bar),
Aaron Keech (Diamond Bar), Alice Keech (Diamond
Bar). Shihan Demura said, “Congratulations to
all!” |
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Genbu-Kai Colorado Seminars |
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July 9th -14th, 2007 |
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On Aug 9-14th, Sensei Demura, Senpai
Doug Corlew, Senpai Tony Horvath, and Senpai
Denise K. traveled to the Colorado Dojo for a
week of testing, Kata, karate-Do and Kobudo.
The Colorado dojo had its’ largest group ever
test on Thursday with 17 people testing from 9th
kyu to 6th kyu. On Friday, Sensei
Demura conducted a special Kata seminar for
Genbu-Kai members only. Everyone had a great
time and learned new Katas On Saturday, Sensei
Demura held the 1st Annual
Karate/Kobudo seminars for all interested
martial artists. Martial artists from all over
Colorado participated representing various
styles from Shorin Ryu, Shotokan, Tae Kwon Do,
Gojo Ryu, and Judo. In total, there were 35
people participating in the days’ events with
some traveling up to 6 hours to participate.
The day ended with a Kobudo seminar using the
Bo, learning application, defense and Kata.
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In addition, Sensei Demura got to explore
Colorado visiting Telluride, The Black Canyon of
the
Gunnison
National Park,
and various lakes and streams to go fishing.
Sensei got to take home 17 trout and Kokonee
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Everyone had a great time and Sensei Demura
spent quality time talking, and visiting with
everyone after the events. This was a great
week and event for everyone, as it was Sensei’s
first visit to the Colorado dojo and many had
never met him before. We all look forward with
excitement to next years visit! We at the
Colorado dojo thank Sensei Demura and the other
Senpais for taking the time to visit and making
the 1st annual seminars such a great
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Joyful
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July 2007 |
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Congratulations to Senpai Lawrence (Larry) Carlson
of the Santa Ana and OCC dojo and to his family. His
daughter Janine and her husband recently delivered
twin boys. We haven’t received names or photo’s
yet, but everyone is reportedly doing fine (even
grandpa Larry)!
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Genbu-Kai India |
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July 2007 |
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Congratulations to Genbu-Kai members… |
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In July,
Senpai Pratap Biswas won a Gold Medal in the
mens advanced 65-70kgs Kumite and a Bronze Medal
in the open Kata event at the 2007 All India
National Federation Karate Championships in
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He has been selected to represent India
at the Asia
Karate Federation Championships, in Malaysia scheduled
for August 2007. |
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Senpai Tapan Biswas will be participating in
Malasya ’07 as a Senior Referee and Judge for
the Kumite & Kata events. |
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Genbu-Kai Super Summer Seminar |
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July 29th, 2007 |
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Many Genbu-Kai students traveled from around the
world to attend this years’ Super Summer Seminar in
Costa Mesa,
California.
An especially large group came from Canada.
From 10:00 till noon. Then again from 1:00
till 3:00 Sensei again emphasized kata and
applications in this energetic seminar along with
many partner exercises and drills. Everyone seemed
to have a great time. Thank you Sensei Demura for
another great Karate event!
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Genbu-Kai Black Belt Seminar |
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July 29th, 2007 |
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Sensei Demura held a special seminar just for
Genbu-Kai Blackbelts. The event ran from 08:00
until 09:45 and was held in the large gymnasium at
Costa Mesa High School
in Costa Mesa, California. Sensei taught advanced
kata and applications.
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Genbu-Kai Orange County Fair Demos |
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July 25th, 2007 |
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On
Wednesday July 25th, 38 Genbu-Kai students from the
Costa Mesa and Newport Beach dojos performed back to
back Karate shows for large enthusiastic audiences
at the 2007 O.C. Fair. The demonstrations were at 3
and 4pm with only a short break in between.
Led by Senpai Jacki Long, the shows included
elements of, cute white belts, karate basics, Kata,
ippon and jyu kumite, Kobudo and board breaking.
The shade of the Main Mall stage provided some
shelter from the summer heat. Everyone did a
great job and looked like they had a lot of FUN
demonstrating Karate.
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Minnesota Genbu-Kai 35th Anniversary |
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July 14th, 2007 |
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Congratulations to all the Instructors and Members
in Minnesota Genbu-Kai. They just recently
celebrated their 35th Anniversary with a Grand
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"Minnesota Genbu-Kai would like to take this
opportunity to give a special thank you to Shihan
Fumio Demura for all that he has taught us and done
for us, and continues to teach and do for us all.
Without you, Sensei, none of this would even be
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Joyful
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July 2007 |
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Congratulations to Genbu-Kai Instructor
Argiris Bakas and family in Athens, Greece.
He has recently been blessed by the birth of a new
baby boy. We've learned the new Kohai's
name is Pantelis. He and his new parents are
reportedly doing just fine!
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Sensei Demura's Karate Tour |
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June 25 - July 7, 2007 |
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Sensei Demura’s Summer Tour began this year on
June 26th at the AAU National
Championships in Winston-Salem North Carolina.
He was joined by AAU Director Doug Stein
(Genbu-Kai Fla.) and Jesus Acosta (JKF
Rengo-Kai Fla.). Shihan Demura along with Mr. Mikami and the other Sensei’s presented a
fantastic Karate Seminar. |
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Then Sensei was on his way to
Canada
for the Zen Bei Botoku-Kai
International Karate Camp led by
Brian Ricci Sensei June 27-30.
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over 150 high ranking Karate Students in
attendance. Sensei Demura taught Karate
History, Karate Basics and Kobudo. Sensei had a
lot of FUN with the kids there and they had a
lot of FUN learning with Sensei Demura! |
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The next leg of the tour took Sensei to Edmonton
for another great Karate Seminar at the Ueichi-Ryu
World Cup on July 5th through 8th.
Sensei Demura, Sensei Cam Stuart and other
Genbu-Kai members helped make the event a huge
success! Many students attended the excellent
karate-Do and Kobu-Do Seminars. The World Cup
began on Saturday July 7th and many
Genbu-Kai Canada students were in competition.
Sensei told me that, “the competitors in all
divisions there did a super good job!” Sensei
also said that he thinks, “the Sensei’s and
Genbu-Kai students there have been working very hard every
day and their great performance is the “Pay Off”
for all of that hard work!” Well done all! |
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Ueichi Ryu World Cup |
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July 5th - 8th, 2007 |
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Genbu-Kai Students with Shihan Demura at the
Ueichi-Ryu World Cup in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
July 5 -8, 2007.
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Zen
Bei Butoku-Kai
International
Karate
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July 28th, 2007 |
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The 2007 Zen Bei Butoku-Kai International Karate
camp was hosted by Sensei Brian Ricci (the only
person to be promoted to 7th Dan by the
late O’Sensei Richard Kim). The event was held in
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
at the
University of Guelph.
The event ran from June 24th - 29th. Sensei Demura
taught 2 classes on the 28th, the lessons in the
first class included Karate history, basics, kata, &
bunkai. The second class was Okinawan Kobudo. Sensei
Demura taught using the bo, emphasizing disarming
techniques and other partner exercises. Thank you
for a terrific event! |
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AAU
Karate Pioneer Awards |
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June 26th, 2007 |
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At the Marriott Hotel in
Winston-Salem,
North Carolina on
June 26, 2007. While attending the AAU National Championships,
Shihan Demura and Sensei Doug Stein officially
witnessed the presentation of "Karate Pioneer"
achievement awards from the AAU National Committee
to Karate Masters William Dometrich (Chito-Kai), Dan
Ivan (Shoto-Kan), Doug Perry (Shoto-Kan) and Shojiro
Sugiyama (Shoto-Kan). Congratulations to the
recipients! |
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Genbu-Kai Annual Picnic |
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June 24th, 2007 |
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Genbu-Kai students and their families arrived at
Irvine Regional park for the annual Genbu-Kai
Picnic. The weather was perfect, staying cool until
the activities started then becoming comfortably
warm. The day began with the Juniors vs. Adults
softball game. The Juniors thoroughly trounced the
Adults (14 to 3). Way to go Juniors! The second
softball game was the Adult Blackbelts vs. the Adult
Kohai. The Blackbelts came back from a 2 to 0
deficit in the first inning to win a “Squeaker” (24
to 4). Way to go Blackbelts! Lunch was a
delicious Cornucopia, with every type of picnic food
and dessert imaginable on the tables. After lunch
the games for the younger children continued late
into the afternoon ending a wonderful day. Thank
you Sensei! |
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In
Loving Memory Sally Murashige |
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June 3rd, 2007 |
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A long time
Genbu-Kai student Senpai Wayne Murashige's mother
Mrs. Sally Murashige passed away June 3rd, 2007.
She helped our organization in the early days of our
dojo. She will be missed. The funeral is
scheduled for Monday June 11th at Rose Hill Memorial
Chappell 3888 Workman Mill rd. Whittier, Ca. at
1:00pm (exit Rose Hills Rd. from the 605 fwy).
For more information call Shihan Fumio Demura at the
Santa Ana, California dojo.
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Genbu-Kai Colorado 1st Anniversary |
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May 16th, 2007 |
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Congratulations to Senpai Damon Pace
and all the members of the Genbu-Kai Colorado Dojo!
On the May 16th they celebrated the Colorado Dojo's
1st year anniversary with a banquet at a
Chinese restaurant called "Dragon Wall Buffet."
That night at the banquet Senpai Damon presented
Karate kyu rank promotions to 16 people. Among them
was the first ever green belt promotion in Colorado,
to Karen Brady (adult 6th kyu). There were approx
40 people who attended the event. Everyone
reportedly had a great time! |
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Genbu-Kai Costa Rica Seminars |
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May 4th - 7th, 2007 |
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Sensei Demura led 7 Seminars from May 4th to May 7th
in the beautiful and elegant Katabami Budo-kan,
Costa Rica Genbu-Kai headquarters in
San Jose,
Costa Rica. The energetic and informative seminars
included Kata, Kumite, Self Defense, Batto-Do, Tonfa
and Nunchaku plus a special class to learn the Bo
kata Shushi no Kon Sho!
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1st
Annual Durango Karate Tournament |
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May 5th, 2007 |
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The 1st Annual Durango Karate Tournament, hosted by
the Shotokan Durango Karate Club in
Durango,
Colorado
USA. There were about 60 competitors present.
Genbu-Kai had two students that entered. Joshua
Carrasco finished with 1st place in Kata performing
Pinan Shodan and 4th place in Kumite. Kat Levavitt
finished in 3rd place in Kata performing Pinan Nidan. Well
done all!
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Delta
Karate Championships |
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April 21st, 2007 |
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The weekend of April 21st was the 2007 Delta Karate Championships. This is a USKA sponsored
tournament, the largest tournament on
Colorado's Western Slope. The Genbu-Kai Colorado
dojo had 6 students compete. From left to right in
photo...Domino Douglas-1st place in kumite, Samantha
Stone-3rd place kumite, Christian Brady-2nd
place-Kata, Joshua Carrasco-1st place-Kata, Marieke
Douglas-5th place kata, 6th place-Kobudo and Ariana
Mehas(not shown in picture) 2nd place-Kata. There
were 125 competitors from all over
Colorado,
representing various styles, including Uechi Ryu,
Gojo Ryu Shotokan, Shito Ryu, Tae Kwon Do, and Mu
Shu Kwon. This is an open tournament, not limited
to traditional styles. The tournament ran very
smoothly and ended about
4pm. It was a great experience for all and it was the first
tournament for all, but one student who competed
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Genbu-Kai France Kobudo |
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2007 |
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Special online advertisement
for Sensei Demura’s Okinawa Kobudo Rengo-Kai
organization in France.
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Genbu-Kai California Kobudo Seminar |
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April 21st, 2007 |
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Sensei Demura held a Kobudo seminar in the Catharine
Huntley gymnasium on the campus of
Riverside Community College
in Riverside, California USA. The event was very
well attended and in addition to the large gym
various groups relocated to adjacent rooms and also
outside. New students learned the basic Kata for
the Okinawan Kobudo weapon of their choice and
practiced kumite with safety equipment and padded
weapons under the close supervision of the
instructors. Following the seminar several students
were advanced to Sho-Dan Ho. Congratulations
everyone!
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Genbu-Kai
Viña
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April 2007 |
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The Genbu-Kai dojo in Viña del Mar,
Chile announced the “Big News” that they have moved
into a beautiful, spacious new building!
Looking at the photos it is obvious that they have
done a great deal of hard work getting the dojo
ready. Congratulations to all, it looks like a
wonderful place to train. |
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Hanamatsuri Festival 2007 Karate Demo 2 |
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Sunday April 15th, 2007 |
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Sensei Demura led Genbu-Kai students through another
excellent demo at the Hanamatsuri Festival.
The show again included Kata, Kumite, Defense
Applications, Kobu-Do Kata and Kumite and Batto-Do.
Again Sensei's demonstrations were amazing and
delighted the large audience.
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Hanamatsuri Festival 2007 Karate Demo 1 |
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Saturday April 14th, 2007 |
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Sensei Demura led Genbu-Kai students through an
excellent demo during the Hanamatsuri Festival at
the Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim.
The diverse show included Kata, Kumite, Defense
Applications, Kobu-Do Kata and Kumite and Batto-Do.
Sensei put on a great exhibition of skill that made
an impression on everyone watching.
Hanamatsuri is not only the Flower Festival but also
celebrates the Buddha's birthday.
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