Toushido Newsletter

August 20th 2010
17th Newsletter

Hi everyone
Brrrrr. Winter is well and truely here.
It is really nice to see how committed some students are to our sport especially when the evenings are getting darker and also colder. Keep up the great effort.  We had a  grading on 8th August which was a great success, with the students receiving their well earned belt. What a great achievement. The Thursday weapon training is going really well with many students extending their training. The weapon at the moment is the Bo. There is more to the weapon training than just swinging a stick in the air. There is control, focus and total concentration to consider. I am also holding a 3 hr training session on 16 October. There is limitted numbers and the class is nearly full. 
 
Keep up the training...see you next time at the dojo.  

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.


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 2010 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 temperature is 10 or below shoes can be worn

Grading News.
24/5/2010 Junior
8/8/2010 All grades
5/12/2010....Xmas break up after

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.
2011

NAS News
Having the year off. If you wish to compete please let me know.

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
28/3/2010 - 8/8/2010 - 5/12/2010 Gradings
9/9/2010 - Jujitsu training with Shihan Kym Reid
17 - 19/9/2010 IBF Training Camp
16/10/2010 - 3hr Bo / Jo Training
17/10/2010 Amac tournament


*Student of the month
Kevin Parry and Dylan Treats -- Toushido Award Winners

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

*Food for thought
How come you don't sneeze when you are sleeping?

*Monthly Proverb
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

What is a polygon?---A dead parrot!
 
What runs but never walks?---Water!

Doctor, Doctor, I can't get to sleep.
Sit on the edge of the bed and you'll soon drop off.