by Scott Knowles | Feb 20, 2012 | Clinics, Tournaments
The instructors of the Grandview and Derrick Bushido Karate clubs are proud to announce our annual youth karate tournament. It’s going to be an amazing and fun experience. You can expect a morning full of friendly competition in kata, kumite, and pad kumite. As well, we will have a special youth clinic hosted by Sensei Freeman on a surprise topic.
As well as accomplishment certificates for competitors there will be a surprise keepsake for you to commemorate your participation!
If you haven’t been to a tournament before, they are a great way to meet new friends, have a lot of fun, learn some new techniques, and demonstrate your skill. This will be a very special day for all. See You There!
Where: Archbishop Joseph MacNeil – see newsletter for address.
When: The Tournament/Clinic will run on Saturday, February 25th from 9:00am-1:00pm. Please show up around 8:45 to register.
View the events section to download the newsletter.
by Scott Knowles | May 30, 2010 | Clinics
We recently wrapped up Sensei Iain’s Canadian tour thanks to Sensei Freeman’s efforts and with support and assistance from Sensei Bill Hynes (Millwoods), Sensei Vic (St. Albert), Sensei Heather Fidyk (Calgary), and Sensei Darren Marshal (Toronto).
Sensei Abernethy’s approach to studying kata and bunkai were very well received and the Bushido Karate Association would like to thank him for sharing his insights and depth of knowledge in this field.
Plus it was just great fun.
by Scott Knowles | Oct 8, 2009 | Clinics
The BKA is pleased to offer a day of Bunkai-jutsu interpretation of the Pinans and Kushanku.
This year, the clinic is for Youth (half-day) and Adults.
Date: November 7, 2009
Location: Archbishop Joseph MacNeil, Edmonton AB
Highlights:
Work through a circuit training different principles drawn from the Pinans and Kushanku, including throws and take-downs, striking drills, and escapes
Split into smaller groups and work through five stations presenting bunkai-jutsu principles
Work drills designed to help train close-range fighting techniques
Warm-down with a yoga cycle aimed at stretching the major muscle groups
by Scott Knowles | Jul 19, 2009 | Clinics
Students, I’m back from a two-week family vacation in England. A karate highlight for me was visiting Sensei Iain in Cockermouth, and training with him in his garage and at his dojo during a regular class. In the one-on-one session, we worked Naihanchin, while his regular class was a good overview of many of his training ideas. I did much of my work during class with Sensei Murray Denwood, Yodan, who features in his Bunkai Jutsu DVDs. My girls had a great time playing with his kids, and it was nice to finaly meet his wife Helen. I’ve posted a few pictures on the club’s facebook site, so have a look!
by Scott Knowles | Mar 9, 2009 | Clinics
Friends, The BKA was pleased to host a self-protection seminar on February 28 for interested members of the community. Material from the seminar is hosted in our “Links” page. Here is a great testimonial from one of our clients: “Wow, it was no sissy course! I have come away from it with an aching right arm, a swollen and bruised knuckle, along with a bruised leg. BUT more than that, I personally have come away with it with the awareness of how easily a man could take me down, how difficult it would be to defend myself against an attacker. Thank you for the tools you provided for our ladies to avoid situations that could cause a potential incident, as well as for the encouragement and confidence you have given each of us to fight back. The two hours was so worth our time, and ultimately could be life changing”
