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Brisbane Seminar – November 8-9, 2014

Sempai Rob James (2nd Dan), head instructor of Aspley Dojo, hosted a KIMAA Kyokushin and Kobudo seminar in Brisbane on the weekend of November 8-9. Shihan Rick Cunningham (6th Dan Kyokushin, 5th Dan Kobudo) travelled up from Sydney to teach at the event. Sensei Mark McFadden and Patricia Tan came up from Lismore, and Will Brook from Byron Bay, to participate as well.

The class spent the Saturday afternoon practising basics, kumite drills, pressure points, self-defence applications and kata.

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On Sunday the group focused on Kobudo, learning new kata and applications with the Bo staff. The group enjoyed some outdoor training in the lovely weather.

Thanks again to Shihan Cunningham for teaching at the seminar and to Sempai Rob for hosting. These regular catch-ups between dojos are vital for sharing knowledge and increasing standards across all of KIMAA.

Knox Karate Grading – November 8, 2014

The Karate students of Knox Grammar School attempted a grading on their final Saturday sports session for the year. KIMAA President and Knox head instructor Shihan Howard Lipman (8th Dan) assessed the students at Turramurra Dojo. The grading was taken by former Knox student and Karate coach Sempai Alex Lloyd (2nd Dan), with Knox alumni and current coaches Sempai Nick Cheng (1st Kyu) and Sempai Simon Emmerson (2nd Kyu) assisting.

The Senior School began in the morning, with their grading going for several hours. Standout performances were by young James Tan, Zac Zibaee and Jay Stubbs. These boys are in fact Knox Prep students who, due to their skill and dedication to their training, graded with the older boys.

Senior School Grading Group
Senior School Grading Group

The Prep School students went next, and also performed well. Long-time student Hugh Graham led the pack, while beginner Mark Guvlekjian gave all those above him new standards to strive for in flexibility.

Prep School Grading Group
Prep School Grading Group

The results for both gradings are listed below:

RESULTS: Knox High School Grading Saturday November 8th

RESULTS: Knox Prep School Grading Saturday November 8th

The Senior School grading results will be presented by Shihan Lipman at a BBQ Presentation and Demonstration morning at Knox on Saturday November 15 at 9am, instead of normal training. The BBQ will be held at the Lawson PE Centre at the Senior School.

The Prep School will have their final training session for the term on Friday November 14, and receive their results then.

KIMAA’s Knox instructors extend a happy holiday season to all of the Knox students and look forward to seeing them back next year.

Sempai Alex Lloyd (2nd Dan), Shihan Howard Lipman (8th Dan), Sempai Nick Cheng (1st Kyu)
Sempai Alex Lloyd (2nd Dan), Shihan Howard Lipman (8th Dan), Sempai Nick Cheng (1st Kyu)

North Coast Seminar – October 18-19, 2014

A weekend seminar was held at Lismore Dojo. Shihan Rick Cunningham travelled up from Sydney to conduct the seminar. Students from Sensei Mark McFadden’s Lismore Dojo, Sensei Jon Ellis’s Ballina Dojo and Sempai Rob James’s Aspley Dojo were all in attendance.

On the Saturday, Shihan Cunningham walked students through applications from the Kyokushin Pinan katas. This was a great opportunity for the North Coast and Brisbane students to enrich their bunkai knowledge bank, particularly those who have not previously attended the seminars held in Sydney, like the August Bunkai & Tameshiwari Seminar.

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On the Sunday, the focus shifted to Kobudo.

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After the Kobudo, the Little Lions did some Karate training followed by a lunch.

Thanks go to Shihan Cunningham for leading the weekend, and to Sensei Mark and Sensei Jon for hosting. Sempai Rob James will be returning the favour, hosting a seminar at Aspley Dojo in November.

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Creative Weapons Win – October 11, 2014

Sensei Mark McFadden and Patricia Tan were placed First in the Creative Weapons division of the Queensland National All Styles Martial Arts Championships. Sensei Mark and Trish performed a combination of Kobudo exercises and kata, first Bo against Bo and then Bo against Sai.

In the Kata section, Trish placed Third in her division performing Seienchin kata. Wes did very well, coming fourth in his kata division.

Congratulations to all the participants, especially to Sensei Mark and Patricia for their success in the Creative Weapons division.

 

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Blue September Fundraiser – September 27, 2014

Sensei Mark McFadden instructing
Sensei Mark McFadden instructing

Sensei Mark McFadden hosted a fundraiser event for Blue September on Saturday September 27. The fundraiser was held at Lismore Dojo and participants came from a range of martial arts backgrounds.

Sensei Jon Ellis and students from Ballina Dojo attended. Sempai Rob James brought some of his Aspley Dojo students down from Brisbane for the day as well.

Richard Marlin from Success Martial Arts and Barry Potts from Shukokai were welcomed to participate with the KIMAA karateka. Darcy McFadden also came out of retirement to photograph the day.

The day included two hours of inter-style sparring and a BBQ.

All the martial artists involved got black and blue for Blue September and partook in the fundraising. Thanks to all who helped organise to make the day such a success.

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Black Belt Grading – September 13, 2014

A Kyokushin Karate grading was held on Saturday September 13 at Turramurra Dojo.

1st Row, L-R: Sempai Jon Ellis, Sempai Rob James, Sempai Alex Lloyd. 2nd Row, L-R: Sempai Todd Murphy, Jeremy Gray, Will Brook.
1st Row, L-R: Sempai Jon Ellis, Sempai Rob James, Sempai Alex Lloyd. 2nd Row, L-R: Sempai Todd Murphy, Jeremy Gray, Will Brook.

Shihan Howard Lipman assessed KIMAA students from Sydney, the NSW Far North Coast and Brisbane. A number of Little Lions and adults participated in the grading for kyu and dan (black belt) grades. The black belts who attempted the grading included:

Photos from the day

Kyokushin senior grading, September 2014
Sempai Alex
Jeremy
Sempai Rob

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Kata

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Fitness & Kumite (sparring)

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All attempting the grading performed to a high standard. Congratulations to everyone who participated. Special mention goes to the new black belt grades: Jon Ellis received his Sandan (3rd Dan) and the title of Sensei; while Rob James, Alex Lloyd and Todd Murphy were graded to Nidan (2nd Dan). Jeremy Gray fought an admirable 20 fights for his 1st Kyu (Senior Brown Belt) and Joshua Darley was graded to 2nd Kyu (Brown Belt). Will Brook also was graded to 2nd Kyu, despite having to attempt the grading with a broken hand!

Click here for the full list of September 2014 Grading Results

Shihan Rick Cunningham, Sensei Jon Ellis, Sempai Rob James, Sempai Alex Lloyd, Sempai Todd Murphy & Shihan Howard Lipman
Shihan Rick Cunningham, Sensei Jon Ellis, Sempai Rob James, Sempai Alex Lloyd, Sempai Todd Murphy & Shihan Howard Lipman

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