Central Y Grading, Saturday December 16, 2017, beginning @ 1100 AM

“to maintain our karate skills, we must practice often!” When our karate focus and intensity are high, we feel prepared and strong. However, there are times we go through periods when our focus is weak and our fire is missing. These low energy phases might be a naturally occurring human condition or a result of …

Refereeing … “ is a team concept?”

Last week’s refereeing seminar sponsored by the Ontario Karate Federation was a stimulating and entertaining learning experience. Renshi Allen Tanzadeh, Chief Referee, put 21 OKF referees and coaches through 2.5 hours of theoretical and practical situations that could arise during a kumite match. Even this group of seasoned karate practitioners was thoroughly engrossed in the …

Referees, “love ‘em or hate ‘em?”

As an old saying goes, “you don’t notice a referee unless he/she makes a bad call.” Everyone loves to argue with referees. The good calls, bad calls, missed calls, disputed-calls … “Get some glasses ref, you’re missing a good match!” There’s no end to what evil can be ascribed to a referee. So, who, in …

Kai Shin Karate Association 50th Anniversary

A weekend ago, I joined my Sensei, Ross Finlay, and some very dear friends in a celebration to salute the 50th Anniversary of Kai Shin Karate Association (K-S) K-S was founded in October 1967 by Sensei Monte Guest, Chito-ryu martial artist extraordinaire. Sensei Guest had been a student of Masami Tsuruoka (Tsuruoka Sensei), the father …