Toushido Newsletter

December 2009
15th Newsletter

Hi everyone
I can't believe how fast the year has gone past, 2009 is gone. What a great year it's been.
Here are some highlights
I recieved my 4th Dan - Sandy reached Shodan - Jack and Simon make it to Shodan Ho - All students passed their grade - Nunchaku Coarse a great success - Bo and Jo weapon introduced into training - Our NAS medal tally - Zuleika winning the kicking comp -  The kuitpo picnic - Xmas pagent - My gold medal at the Aust Championships - Trents gold in the state tittles
Here are some lowlights
Jacks broken arm - The loss of some very talented students - my 90% torn hammy - Kev's calf - Michael's knee - Brian's motor bike crash

2009 was a great year for most and I hope 2010 is just as good.

New Thursday lesson times. The classes on Thursday have changed 6.00 to 8.00. The class will have a formal bow in and out, but please feel welcome to come any time between this time (it's better to train for 1 hour than not at all) This will start on January 14th 2010. Every 3rd Thursday of the month is only 6.00 to 7.00 and this class is only weapons and all grades and other clubs are welcome to attend.


Some of the students are now at the end of their training, with a black belt not to far away. However, to progress is not just about the amount of lessons you have trained since the last grading. There is also attitude, enthusiasm, consistency, skill, dedication, focus, strength and sharpness of techniques to consider. In 2009 I will be focusing on these aspects, so if you wish to grade ensure your kata, stances, techniques and strength are of a high standard. Remember, karate is a personal journey of achievement with highs and lows, a grading should be one of the highs. Try your hardest and a little bit more.

Weather News.
If the forecast is 40 or over on the morning news training is cancelled
If the forecast is 36 or over on the morning news a white Tshirt / tank top can be wore. Black club Tshirt are allowed too.
If the forecast is 10 or below shoes can be wore

Grading News.
28/3/2010 is fast approaching
To grade you must .. train hard .. focus .. do your best .. never give up .. show your fighting spirit.
Remember progression comes with consistent training and it doesn't come easy ..
YOU HAVE TO WANT IT.

Kata Games III.
To be advised

NAS News
Kev, Cass, Chloe, Jack, Trent and myself went to Melbourne to compete in the 2009 NAS Australian Championships. We all came back with more knowledge about what is involved to be successful in these events. Jack received a 3rd place in his weapons event and I won the traditional weapons event.
All in all it was a great weekend and recommend it to all.

Toushido Camp
To be advised

*2009 NAS RESULTS
Sensei--5 gold 2 silver 1 bronze
C.Nunn--3 gold 2 silver 1 bronze
T O'Driscoll--1 gold 4 silver 3 bronze
J Murphy--4 silver 2 bronze
D Paterson--2 silver
C Parry-- 2 silver 1 Bronze
K Parry--2 Silver 1 bronze
P Quaziz--3 gold

*2008 NAS RESULTS
B Woodroffe--1 Bronze
C Parry--1 Bronze
K Parry--1 Gold 2 Silver
J Murphy--2 Silver 3 Bronze
C Nunn--2 Gold 3 Silver 3 Bronze
T O'Driscoll--2 Silver 1 Bronze
D Paterson-- 3 Silver

*Events coming up
17/1/2010 & 14/2/2010 Beach training
16/1/2010 Training day with Jason Griffiths
28/2/2010 Sword training day
28/3/2010 - 8/8/2010 - 12/12/2010 Gradings

*Student of the month
Toushido Tournament Team

*Quote of the month
On the list (N. Woods)  

*Food for thought
If a boomerang always comes back to you when you throw it, why throw it?

*Monthly Proverb
Seeing much, suffering much, and studying much, are the three 
pillars of learning.

What goes oh oh oh - - Santa going backwards
What gives gifts and bites - - Santa Jaws
  What never eats at Xmas - - The turkey, it's always stuffed