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From the Archive: 1980s, Part 1

From the photo archives of Shihan Howard Lipman! Shihan Howard reaches 3rd Dan, referees tournaments, travels to Japan and continues the beach training sessions. Shihan Rick Cunningham also joins the fold…

Shihan John Taylor assesses Shihan Howard Lipman
Shihan Howard Lipman’s Sandan grading
Shihan Howard Lipman grading to 3rd Dan (Sensei)
Shihan Howard Lipman grading to 3rd Dan (Sensei)
Shihan Howard after the grading
Shihan Howard Lipman grading to 3rd Dan (Sensei)
Shihan Howard refereeing
Shihan Howard refereeing
Shihan Howard refereeing
Shihan Howard Lipman (right) referees while Shihan Bob Boulton (left) watches on
Fun and games in between beach training

Shihan Rick Cunningham in training!

Shihan Rick Cunningham as a brown belt
Shihan Howard and seniors in Japan
Shihan Howard showed Sosai his flying skills when Sosai visited Australia
Shihan Howard at Kinkakuji in Kyoto, Japan
Shihan Howard in Japan
Shihan Howard and Shihan Rick at one of Shihan Rick’s earlier tournaments
Shihan Howard and Shihan Rick (both on the right) with New Zealand branch chief Shihan Mike Kenworthy
Shihan Mike, Shihan Howard and Shihan Rick
Shihan Howard Lipman and Shihan Howard Collins
Shihan Howard teaches a young Sensei Mark Ting how to break a board

Sydney IFKKA Tournament – May 21, 2017

KIMAA students of Turramurra Dojo participated in the IFKKA full-contact Kyokushin tournament on Sunday May 21st.

The competitors included Sempai Angus and Sempai Victor Sweeney, Sempai Josh Darley, Jasper and Cody Choi, Ethan Bailey and Andrew Palmer.

KIMAA competitors and instructors at the IFKKA Tournament.

Instructors, coaches and supporters included Shihan Howard Lipman and his wife Masumi, Shihan Peter Olive, Sensei Idir Bahamid, Sensei James Sidwell, Sensei Ben Ng, Sensei Don Cheong and Sempai Alex Lloyd.

All KIMAA fighters performed excellently, especially those for whom it was their first tournament.

Sempai Angus’s first round went to an extension in the adult heavy weight. It was an exhausting bout but he pushed through, using his strength and low kicks to win the extension. He came second after taking a roundhouse kick to the front of the head in the final. Sempai Josh and Cody fought off for first and second place in the boys 11-13 years under 40kg. Cody had taken an unfortunate hit to the throat but fought well despite the injury. Sempai Josh used his kicks to win the fight.

Sempai Angus Sweeney lines up for his first fight.

Sempai Victor, in the cadet heavy weight division, fought a competitor over 20kg heavier than him. He faced up and stood his ground valiantly despite the weight difference. Jasper’s first fight saw him take several illegal techniques to the throat, but he pushed on and displayed the spirit of Kyokushin throughout the bout.

It was Ethan and Andrew’s first tournament. Ethan fought Sempai Victor and displayed good control and confidence. Andrew stood bravely to his much heavier opponent, and gave it his all.

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Everyone walked away with a placement. Congratulations to everyone for their efforts:

  • Sempai Angus – Adult Heavy Weight (Open) – Second
  • Sempai Josh – Boys 11-13 Years under 40kg – First
  • Sempai Victor – Cadet Heavy Weight – Second
  • Jasper – Boys 13-16 Years over 58kg – Second
  • Cody – Boys 11-13 Years under 40kg – Second
  • Ethan – Cadet Heavy Weight – Third
  • Andrew – Adult Heavy Weight (Intermediate) – Third

Congratulations to all.

The competitors with their coaches after the tournament.

From the Archive: 1970s, Part 3

Shihan Howard Lipman & Hanshi John Taylor after the tournament
Shihan Howard Lipman & Hanshi John Taylor after the tournament

A continuation of From the Archive: 1970s Part 1 and Part 2.

In this series we dive into the photo archives of Shihan Howard Lipman to learn pictorially more about the history of Kyokushin Karate.

In this entry, Shihan Howard reaches 2nd Dan and competes in a number of tournaments, as well as refereeing them. Hover your mouse cursor over the photos and if a caption pops up, click the photo to read the full caption.

Next month, the 1980s, and some more familiar faces from KIMAA.

Shihan Howard Lipman
Shihan Howard (far right) teaching outdoors
1st National Kyokushin Committee
Howard Lipman, Bobby Lowe & Bob Boulton
Shihan Howard breaks a bat
Shihan Howard (second from left) breaking in a tournament
Shihan Howard fighting in a tournament
Shihan Howard knocks down his opponent
Shihan Howard (far right) referees the Final of the first AKKA National Full Contact Tournament at Sydney Town Hall in 1977, Shihan Tony Bowden v Sensei Peter Wolfe.

From the Archive: 1970s, Part 2

A continuation of From the Archive: 1970s, Part 1. In this edition, Shihan Howard Lipman is now a 1st Dan and just beginning his Kyokushin journey…

Shihan Howard Lipman, 1st Dan
Stephen Penny & Shihan Howard
Kanku-dai
Shihan Howard performing tameshiwari
An elbow tile break by Hanshi Howard

In the above photos, then-Sempai Howard was training with Sempai Stephen Penny. He was 16 here and the two did Shodan together. Shihan Howard recalls he was an amazing young man, and his karate and strength was quite incredible. Both trained under Shihan Bob Boulton at West Pymble Dojo and spent every spare minute training together.

Beach training
Tameshiwari
Kumite

Turramurra Grading – March 27, 2017

Kyokushin Karate gradings were conducted at Turramurra Dojo on Monday March 27th. A Kids grading occurred in the afternoon, followed by an Adults Junior Kyu grading during the normal General Class.

Shihan Howard Lipman assessed the students during the gradings of both the Kids and Adults. During the Adults, he was assisted by Sensei Idir Bahamid and Sensei Ben Ng. Sempai Alex Lloyd conducted the grading while Sempai Josh Darley was responsible for photography.

Alice, Andrew and Tony led the nine students attempting the grading. They went through basics, moving through stance, terminology, combinations, kata and some sparring.

Well done to everyone who participated.

Little Lions in the NAS – March 26, 2017

Little Lions from KIMAA’s North Brisbane Dojo competed in the National All Styles tournament on Sunday March 26.

Sean with his Third Place medal.

The competitors in the Gold Coast tournament were led by their instructor Sempai Rob James.

Sean performed Taikyoku sono Ichi and Maddison performed Pinan sono Ni. Both came up against tough competition in their respective divisions. Sean won Third Place and Maddison came fifth in her division. For both, it was their first tournament. Congratulations Sean and Maddison!