Parents and Club Members,
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The Bushido Karate Association is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this fall, and we’ll be marking the milestone with year-round special events and commemoratives for members.
We’re honoured to have so many long-time members, and to have played a role in shaping young lives through martial arts training for so long.
The first reveal of our 25th anniversary year is our new logo! We have now honourably retired the old logo, and begin the celebration of our 25th anniversary with this new design!
Sensei James Freeman will be delving into the symbolism and ideas behind the logo in the coming days, taking the time to explore what it means to us as an organization – but in the meantime here is a brief note on some of the style elements and symbolism that went into this design:
The broken circle design can be interpreted in many ways, but was initially based on the ensō, a symbol from Japanese Zen Buddhism representing strength and enlightenment. The ensō circle is drawn in one or two uninterrupted brush strokes. When the circle is closed, it represents perfection. The open circle as seen here acknowledges imperfection as well as representing space for development and improvement. Drawing the ensō is a meditative practice, often performed daily, with the artist always striving towards greater mastery.
The maple leaf, of course, represents Canada, while the red rising sun circle nods to the Japanese heritage of our martial art.
Within the circle is the kanji for “Bushidō” (“dō” = way, “bushi” = warrior; collectively, “way of the warrior).
Club Members,
Last year the Bushido Karate Association launched it’s own tournament team! Our team members received specialized training at exclusive training sessions throughout the year, and every member saw successes at the events they attended.
We’re now ready to select our Year 2 team! The selection process is available for members ranked Green and up, and will be hosted on September 16th at the Grandview Dojo.
To register to participate in the tryouts process, please take a moment to fill out the registration form online.
The Bushido Karate Association is offering an exciting summer camp for your karate kid! The camp will include opportunities to further karate training in both kata and kumite, as well as enrichment in self-defense, technique, and physical fitness. Your son or daughter will be able to enjoy indoor and outdoor karate, sports, and crafts. Come join us, and have fun!
This year the students will get to try…
OLYMPIC KUMITE
Students will learn the rules of the international ring, work on their kumite strategy, and test their speed and agility with fun and challenging drills!
INTERNATIONAL KATA
A wide range of unique and interesting katas are performed on the international stage. Your child can try out movements and techniques from different styles of karate, and maybe even learn a cool new kata!
BUNKAI
The art of analyzing kata to find the application behind the moves. We’ll learn about practical self-defense techniques contained within some of the katas the students are already familiar with.
We may have a few surprise guests coming too…
Sign up now for a fun-filled, active, and exciting week!
Grandview Heights Community Hall
12603 63rd Ave, Edmonton
July 23rd – July 27th, 2018
8:30AM – 3:30PM
Cost: $150/child
Fees payable by Cash or Cheque. Payable on the first day of the camp.
Note: Minimum of 10 Students Registered by June 20th, 2018 for camp to go forward.
Register Online at this link: http://www.edmonton-karate.com/summercamp.html
Great grading last night! Congratulations to the 18 adult club members who achieved new ranks ranging from yellow to brown. We had a beautiful night in Edmonton, and were able to move parts of the grading outside to add to the memorable experience. Thank you as well to the 17 yodansha from the BKA who participated in the Joseke Board, and to the other 11 club members who helped make the event special.
Awesome grading day yesterday at the Annual AB Black Belt Grading in Edmonton. Congratulations to four successful candidates from the BKA: Sensei Gene Klenke (to Shodan), Sensei Pedro Garcia Guerra (to Shodan), Sensei Sidney Taylor (to Nidan), Sensei Michael Chmay (to Nidan).
Sensei Freeman was surprised and honoured to be granted his 6th Dan and appreciates the confidence the Senate has shown in him in making this grant!
It was an awesome day, and a time to reflect on the lineage of the karate we train, and thank Sensei Shintani and those who have both transmitted his values and also those who shaped his understanding of martial arts.