TOGKA diary 2011
Traditional Japanese Budo and Cultural Workshop 17/18 March 2012
University of Derby, Buxton, England
For more info click here: www.budokaninternational.com/Budokaninternational
University of Derby, Buxton, England
For more info click here: www.budokaninternational.com/Budokaninternational
French TOGKA gasshuku 2012
Discussions are underway for an open TOGKA French gasshuku in the second half of 2012.
Please register interest with either Sensei SImon or Sensei Gavin Hall. Open to all countries and styles.
Exact dates and details still to be confirmed.
Discussions are underway for an open TOGKA French gasshuku in the second half of 2012.
Please register interest with either Sensei SImon or Sensei Gavin Hall. Open to all countries and styles.
Exact dates and details still to be confirmed.
 | Sensei Gavin Hall and Isa are in the UK - Sept. '11
Sensei Gavin Hall is back in the UK for several weeks with his wife Isa, who are currently living in Senegal. If you're in the Sheffield area make sure you pop down to the Sheffield dojo to say hi to them both and join in on some training! |
 | Congratulations Dan!
Dan Pearson passed his shodan grading on the weekend in Sheffield, England. Black belt gradings are nerve wracking enough, but Dan had to do it alone, while we all watched! A well earned Shodan grade, Dan showed strong functional applications and true spirit during his 16 man fight and whipping. Dan has also started up a successful kids dojo in Inkersall which is doing really well. He is looking at opening for adults in the near future. Well done! |
Sensei Jorge Chappuzeau - Sudamerica Technical Advisor and Administrator / Chile Chief Instructor
Sensei Chappuzeau and secretary Alfonso Lavanchy have been doing fantastic work in Chile building the TOGKA name by networking throughout Sudamerican countries. To assist Sensei Jorge we have made him Sudamerica technical advisor and administrator to act as a negotiator between the world TOGKA administration and other South American countries. Thanks for your hard work guys!
Sensei Chappuzeau and secretary Alfonso Lavanchy have been doing fantastic work in Chile building the TOGKA name by networking throughout Sudamerican countries. To assist Sensei Jorge we have made him Sudamerica technical advisor and administrator to act as a negotiator between the world TOGKA administration and other South American countries. Thanks for your hard work guys!
Sensei Graham Ravey - 8th Dan
Sensei Ravey was presented with his 8th Dan during 'The Elements' seminar in Huddersfield - England. Supported by selected peers and associations, certificates and letters were complied in a portfolio for the presentation.
Contributors were:
International Society of Okinawa/Japanese Karate-do signed by Vince Morris and co-signed by Harry Cook.
Koryu Kenkai Australia signed by Liam Keeley who trained with Sensei Ravey in Sensei Higaonna's Yoyogi dojo.
International Ryukyu Karate Research Society signed by Patick McCarthy (who translated the Bubishi).
The British Karate Association signed by Brian Seabright.
Zanshin Martial Arts/European Budo Federation signed by Dave Allen and Eurpean Karate-do Wado Kai signed by Walter Seaton (both men were Dansha under Phil Milner (Sensei's first Chief Instructor) and helped organise the ninja courses Sensei refers to in his book.
Lastly, but placed first in the portfolio, we presented Sensei with a T.O.G.K.A. 8th Dan certificate in conjunction with with the above associations.
Congratualtions Sensei, and thank you for your efforts.
Sensei Ravey was presented with his 8th Dan during 'The Elements' seminar in Huddersfield - England. Supported by selected peers and associations, certificates and letters were complied in a portfolio for the presentation.
Contributors were:
International Society of Okinawa/Japanese Karate-do signed by Vince Morris and co-signed by Harry Cook.
Koryu Kenkai Australia signed by Liam Keeley who trained with Sensei Ravey in Sensei Higaonna's Yoyogi dojo.
International Ryukyu Karate Research Society signed by Patick McCarthy (who translated the Bubishi).
The British Karate Association signed by Brian Seabright.
Zanshin Martial Arts/European Budo Federation signed by Dave Allen and Eurpean Karate-do Wado Kai signed by Walter Seaton (both men were Dansha under Phil Milner (Sensei's first Chief Instructor) and helped organise the ninja courses Sensei refers to in his book.
Lastly, but placed first in the portfolio, we presented Sensei with a T.O.G.K.A. 8th Dan certificate in conjunction with with the above associations.
Congratualtions Sensei, and thank you for your efforts.
THE ELEMENTS - Martial Arts Seminar
Sunday 15th May 2011 *OPEN TO ALL STYLES AND ABILITIES Time: 11am - 3pm Cost: ADULTS £15, KIDS £7.50. Pay on the door. Address: Almondbury Sports Centre, Fernside Ave, Huddersfield, HD5 8PQ Contact: Simon Golland, Tel: 0790 480 5451 BYO: Refreshment / Snacks 4 x 30 minute sessions in: Goju Ryu with Sensei Simon Golland Kempo Ju Jitsu with Sensei Richard Dickinson KAPAP with KAPAP Academy Staff Instructor Craig Welsh Practical Arnis with Sifu Rebecca Kane 1.5 hour main event with Sensei Graham Ravey. The last opportunity to train with Sensei Graham Ravey before he leaves the UK! Internationally respected Goju Ryu expert and accomplished martial artist, Graham has dedicated 44 years of his life to the arts, spending 12 years living in Japan rigorously training in Goju Ryu throught the 70's/80's. Tales of this journey can be read in his book Yoyogi Dojo '74. Poster downloads
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