Kuching Shito Ryu Karate Do

Amendment of 2012 EMZ

2011-10-24T13:46:00.002+08:00

Tournament Information (2012/1)

1. Participating Teams

EMZ MASK Members
MASK SARAWAK, Sibu Branch
MASK SARAWAK, Kuching Branch
MASK SARAWAK, Bintulu Branch
MASK SARAWAK, Miri Branch
MASK SARAWAK, Lawas Branch
MASK SABAH

WMZ MASK Members

Invitation Teams
The Hosting Branch or Association reserves the right to invite any Team, Association, Club to participate.

2. Competition Date & Time
The Hosting Branch or Association reserves the right to decide the date & time.

3. Venue
The Hosting Branch or Association reserves the right to decide the venue.

4. Participation Fees
EMZ MASK Members: RM 20.00
WMZ MASK Members: RM 30.00
Non-Member: RM 50.00
* Fee is based on per participant & limited to Three (3) events only

5. Accommodation
Two (2) Nights will be provided ONLY for Registered MASK Members Contestants / Coaches / Team Manager.

Two (2) Nights will be provided to all Referee & Judges appointed by Hosting Branch or Association organizing committee.
- For Non- MASK Member accommodation/transportation booking and arrangement will be facilitating by The Hosting Branch or Association.

6. Bereavements

- Optional for Welcome Dinner / Party / High-Tea
(to be decided by The Hosting Branch or Association)

- Two (2) lunches will be provided to all registered participants and officials ONLY.

*Extra food can be arrange and chargeable.

7. Transportation

Host will be provided FREE transportation to all registered participants and officials ONLY.
- Returned land transportation from Airport / Bus Terminal to Hotel
- Returned land transportation from Hotel to Tournament Venue

8. Official

Chief Referee
– Must be appointed for One (1) Chief Referee prior to tournament date
(Free accommodation, transportation and food)

Referee & Judges
– Must be registered/appointed to the hosting organizing committee prior to tournament date
(Free Accommodation, transportation and food)

9. Prizes
• Gold, Sliver and 2 bronze Medals will be awarded in all KATA & KUMITE Categories
• The Best Male Karateka
• The Best Female Karateka
• 3 Years Challenge Trophy (Overall Champion)

10. KATA Events
Male & Female
• 8 to 9 years old
• 10 to 11 years old
• 12 to 13 years old
• 14 to 15 years old
• 16 to 17 years old
• 18 years old & above
• Team KATA (Open Aged)
• Only One (1) Male/Female Team kata will be allowed from each team

11. KUMITE Events
Male & Female
Team Kumite

• Must consist of 3 Male and 2 Female
• 5 matches (Majority win count)
• Only One (1) Kumite Team allowed from each Contingent
• Age 16 Years old & above

Individual Kumite

• 8 to 9 years old
• 10 to 11 years old
• 12 to 13 years old
• 14 to 15 years old
• 16 to 17 years old
• 18 years old & above ( weight categories )
Male Female
* 55 kg & below * 50 kg & below
* 60 kg & below * 55 kg & below
* 67 kg & below * 61 kg & below
* 75 kg & below * 68 kg & below
* 84 kg & below * 68 kg & above
* 84 kg & above

12. Judges & Referees
All Judges and Referees from participating contingent are encourage to nominate their representative to The Hosting Branch or Association prior.

13. Competition Rules
- World Karate Federate (WKF) AND House Rules applied.

14. Duration of KUMITE
The official duration of KUMITE matches recommended to Two (2) minutes, however final decision will be made during Team Manager meeting.

15. KATA
Children Categories: - 8 to 9 years old ) Heian
10 to 11 years old ) KATAs
12 to 13 years old ) are allowed

14 years old and above - WKF Rules apply

Team KATA Final - “Bunkai” is a MUST.

16. Equipments
As safety precaution, the respective participating Teams are required to bring their own gloves, gum shield, shin guard, in-step, belts and etc. INCOMPLETE gears contestant will be DISQUALIFIED prior to their match.

17. Drawing of Lots
This will be done during Team Manager Meeting. Will be notify by The Hosting Branch or Association.

18. Closing Date
- The closing date of submission for registration of contestants, officials and supporters is One (1) month prior of the tournament date.

- Penalty of RM100.00 will be charge per team for Late Entry, and subsequent of
RM20.00 also will be charge FOR changing or replace contestants name and categories after submission of Registration.

19. Notification
Any changes or update will be informed by The Hosting Branch or Association.

Note:
Documents attached:
1. Events & Categories
2. Registration Form
3. Liability Form

EMZ Bintulu 2011

2011-10-24T13:04:00.002+08:00

The 5th EMZ as our local platform to promote and "fuel"ing up our student kick in high and bigger this time with almost 250 participants and member family taking part. What it make more notable and prestigious this time are participating from MASK Shito Ryu Peninsular KL, Selangor and Penang as well as from Shotokan Labuan and KOI Sabah make it more fierce and high octane tournament..

Bravo and well job done to the Organizer..
We will meet again Next Year in Miri 2012...

Training with Sensei John Choong (MASK KL)

2011-01-14T09:55:00.002+08:00

A very special training with Sensei John (3rd Dan) on 29.January.2011 (1.30-4.30pm) who will be Kuching. He's kind enough to offer his spare time for us.. For this golden oppurtunity, we will explore in-depth details for Bassai Dai Kata.. See the video prior this date http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-JpsiKSYKU

Calendar 2011

2011-01-05T01:19:00.001+08:00

Calendar 2011
Item Propose Activities Month
1 Grading and Kata Seminar April/May
2 Grading and Kata Seminar August/September
3 EMZ 2011 Bintulu November/December

*** Wajadiri
*** Goshin/Other State Tournament

Shitoryu Karate-do team bagged nine medals

2010-08-03T00:11:00.002+08:00

http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=53661

This what have been published in recent news on the National Martial Art meet in Ipoh, Perak....

Shitoryu Karate-do team bagged nine medals

by Eric Edward
July 30, 2010, Friday

MIRI: The Shitoryu Karate-do state team bagged nine medals at the recent 2010 National Self-defence Martial Arts Championships organised by Ministry of Youth and Sports recently in Ipoh, Perak.

GOOD MEDAL HAUL: Shitoryu Karate-do team manager Harem Peri (third right) with team members and coaches (from right) Ngui Siou Fong and Michaelangelo.
The state team won two gold, five silver and two bronze medals in the tournament. A total of 16 state karate exponents took part in the championships of which eight members were from Miri, four from Sibu and two each from Bintulu and Kuching respectively.
The gold medallists were Miri’s Sukma exponents Ngui Xin Ru in the 15-17 years Individual Girl Kata event and Miraz Ho Chiang Hoi (Bintulu) in Individual Boy Open Kata event.
Daniel Yap Chung Kiat from Miri won silver in the 15-17 years in individual Boy Kata event.
He took home another silver in the team Boy Kata event with fellow Mirians, Koh Ee Jeung and Cheng Chim Hong.
The other winners were Noor Surya Sikong from Bintulu in the Individual Girls Open Kata event and Sibu duo, Nur Fazila Bahak and Yvonne Ying in the Girl Kumite event above 53 kg and below 53kg respectively.
Collymore Lau Li Kai from Miri won a bronze medal in the 12-14 years Individual Boy Kata event.
Another bronze medal came from the team Girl Open Kata event won by Miri/Bintulu trio of Ngui Xin Ru, Ngui Xin Yu and Noor Surya Sikong.
12 teams from various states took part in the annual martial art championship.

DONATION NEEDED......

2009-11-20T09:56:00.003+08:00

Extract from Utusan Malaysia ARKIB : 29/10/2009
http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.aspy=2009&dt=1029&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Keluarga&pg=ke_02.htm

Wan Aishah cekal hadapi dugaan

Oleh MERAN ABU BAKAR

Menikmati makan tengah hari sekadar nasi beras merah, sup sayur dan ikan bilis tumbuk bersama anak keempatnya, Tha'er Baredhwan Sheikh Nasir.

KATA Wan Aishah Wan Kamaruzzaman, kalau sering sakit perut, janganlah ambil mudah. Jangan anggap perut masuk angin atau tersalah makan dan sakit tersebut mungkin akan hilang selepas makan ubat atau menyapu perut dengan minyak angin.

Sebaliknya ambil usaha buat pemeriksaan darah di hospital. Bertanya dengan doktor sehingga betul-betul berpuas hati kerana sakit perut yang disangka perkara kecil berkemungkinan tanda-tanda kepada penyakit yang lebih serius dan kronik.

Demikian pesan Wan Aishah, yang ditemui di rumah kakaknya, Wan Fatimah di Kampung Sungai Tua, Batu Caves, Selangor, baru-baru ini.

Berkemeja-T dan berseluar putih, Wan Aishah duduk di sofa ditemani anak keempatnya, Tha'er Baredhwan Sheikh Nasir, 25 tahun.

Walaupun menanggung derita sakit di kiri perut namun wajah wanita ini tabah menghadapi dugaan Tuhan.

Sesekali dia seakan-akan menampung tangannya pada bahagian perut yang sakit. Si anak yang juga dikesan mempunyai tumor di usus memandang ibunya dengan wajah polos namun penuh dengan kasih sayang.

Ibu tunggal enam anak ini tidak pernah menyangka bahawa dia akan diduga Tuhan dengan penyakit yang paling ditakuti oleh setiap insan, iaitu kanser.

Namun itulah takdirnya. Janji Tuhan tidak dapat dielak. Dia terpaksa menerima ketentuan Ilahi. Lebih menyayat hatinya, Tha'er turut disyaki mengidap kanser hati.

Diagnosis yang dibuat pada hari jadinya yang ke 52 tahun baru-baru ini menemukan dia dengan penyakit kanser kolon yang tidak pernah disangkanya.

Sambutan hari jadi bersama anak-anak yang sepatutnya dirai dengan penuh kesyukuran sambil memotong kek dan bermacam hidangan yang disediakan bertukar kepada kesedihan dan air mata.

''Masa itu perut saya rasa sakit sangat. Sudah tiga bulan saya rasa tak puas buang air besar. Najis pula bercampur dengan darah. Saya ingatkan buasir kerana saya memang mengidap buasir. Berat badan pun jatuh banyak walaupun selera makan macam biasa.

''Saya ke hospital dan setelah diperiksa, doktor memberikan ubat penahan sakit dan memasukkan air. Kata doktor, saya cuma mengidap buasir sahaja. Bagaimanapun saya masih terasa sakit.

''Doktor membuat pemeriksaan lanjut dengan menggunakan skop yang dimasukkan ke dalam perut. Dari situ, doktor mengesahkan terdapat tumor di usus besar yang sudah sepanjang 21 sentimeter.

"Kata doktor, pembedahan perlu dijalankan segera dan tidak boleh tangguh lagi. Bagaimanapun kos pembedahan di hospital tersebut (swasta) terlalu mahal dan tidak mampu bagi saya,'' cerita ibu tunggal enam anak ini.

Sambungnya, doktor kemudian mengesyorkan agar dia pergi ke Hospital Selayang kerana kosnya tidaklah terlalu mahal. Lagipun adik beradik dan saudara-mara tinggal di kawasan tersebut.

Tujuh hari dimasukkan ke hospital, berulang kali menjalani pemeriksaan x-ray, kajian demi kajian yang dilakukan oleh para doktor, akhirnya doktor mengesahkan Wan Aishah mengidap penyakit kanser kolon tahap empat, iaitu tahap akhir bagi penyakit kanser.

''Anak-anak yang tahu dulu sebab doktor tak cakap dengan saya. Dia bagi tahu anak-anak dan bertanya sama ada anak-anak hendak bagi tau saya atau dia yang bagi tahu. Saya nampak mereka berbisik-bisik dan mengesyaki sesuatu.

''Saya bertanya sendiri pada doktor dan katanya sel kanser dalam kolon saya sudah merebak. Pandangan terasa gelap, jantung berdenyut kencang dan tidak dapat digambarkan betapa sedih dan pilu hati. Dalam hati hanya terfikir berapa lama saya boleh hidup.

''Anak-anak mula menangis dan kami menangis bersama. Sudahlah mereka kehilangan bapa lapan tahun lalu akibat kanser tulang kini mereka terpaksa menghadapi ibunya yang juga menghidap kanser,'' ujar Wan Aishah lagi.

Menurutnya, di hospital dia diberikan morfin bagi melegakan kesakitan namun itu untuk sementara sahaja.

Doktor memujuknya agar dia bersetuju untuk dibedah segera. Begitu pun Wan Aishah enggan dan mahu keluar hospital untuk berubat secara alternatif.

Pada masa ini, dia masih mengamalkan perubatan alternatif menggunakan ubat-ubatan berasaskan organik yang tidak kurang mahalnya dan terasa perit kerana dia tidak bekerja.

Dalam tempoh pengubatan ini, dia perlu mematuhi pantang larang daripada segi makanan dan kehidupan seharian.

Wan Aishah langsung tidak boleh menyentuh susu, gula, ayam, ikan, daging, telur, kacang soya, kekacang dan sayur-sayuran kacang. Dia sanggup tidak merasai nikmat makanan asalkan cepat pulih.

Menu sehariannya bermula daripada pagi cuma bubur beras merah yang dimakan bersama ikan bilis goreng yang ditumbuk dan air suling, tengah hari pula nasi beras merah, sup sayur brokoli atau bayam atau sayur-sayuran berdaun hijau juga dengan ikan bilis tumbuk dan malam juga menu yang sama.

Penulis sendiri terasa teramat pilu melihat Wan Aishah menikmati makan tengah harinya. Mungkin kebanyakan kita hanya sanggup memakan makanan seperti ini untuk sekali hidangan sahaja tetapi Wan Aishah terpaksa menghadapinya tiga kali sehari dan setiap hari.

Telefon bimbit perlu dijauhi kerana mempunyai radiasi manakala jika mahu menonton televisyen atau mendengar radio, perlu berada di jarak 15 kaki. Yang menjadi teman setianya ialah Tha'er.

Kini Wan Aishah tinggal di rumah kakaknya yang kematian suami juga akibat penyakit kanser usus. Dialah yang banyak membantu dan memberikan sokongan moral kepadanya.

Anak-anak lain masih tinggal di rumahnya di Subang kerana dua orang anaknya masih bersekolah. Pada hujung minggu, saudara-mara dan adik beradik akan datang menjenguknya.

Kepada anda pembaca yang sudi menghulurkan sumbangan bagi meringankan penderitaan Wan Aishah, bolehlah menghubungi 012-9133201.

ALL DONATION CAN BE CHANNELED TO :

1.NABILA BAREDHWAN SHAIKH NASER (HLBB 20600007355)

2.WAN AISHAH BT WAN KAMARUZAMAN (MBB 112223236166)

NOTE : Wan Aisah are our Shito Ryu co-founder wife(Shihan Sheikh Naser)

Injury Avoidance

2009-10-10T08:33:00.002+08:00

It's happen in all sports as well as in Karate since we involved a lot of contact.. I strained my middle finger 6 month ago and still not fully 100% at the moment. It's happen during sparing session.. and just last sunday.. i have muscle pull.. and i'm lucky not a muscle torn in futsal game.. it's happened because i didnt do proper warm up.. i thought just doing small running and kick softly will do... but in football, when chances to score, you just blast hard even it's just your first minutes playing... well, i quess i'll be out from futsal 2-4 weeks i suggest to make my muscle pull healing completely...

Just an advice if you facing this during your training...
1. stop doing any of those sport activities (sparring) etc...
2. if you can have some ice, put it on the affected area.. keep doing this probably for every 2 hours... this is to prevent the injury spreading...
3. depend on the injury, massage might help.. or just let it rest and it will heal by itself.. muscle pull or muscle torn need a proper medication.. and simply massage might make the injury worst...
4. apply some ointment and bandage on the injury area...

MASK Official Forum NOW ONLINE

2009-09-19T10:48:00.002+08:00

The forum can be joined here http://forum.shitoryu.org.my/index.php
Thanks to great effort by Dave Loh who iniated and maintain this forum.. Hope it grow bigger and serve as communication bridge to all Shito Ryu in Malaysia and as well worldwide.. Just keep it running Dave.. We will promote it for you as well..

All members are most welcome... register now..

Karate inclusion in Olympic Games

2009-07-15T14:18:00.002+08:00

This will be a great news for Karate practioners worldwide... the inclusion will mean so much to us in view of the history of Karate. It should be in the Olympic games years ago... It should be a successful bid this time....

Extract from http://www.worldkarate.net/wkfnews.shtml

A WKF delegation led by the WKF President Antonio Espinos, composed of the General Secretary George Yerolimpos, the Sports Director Tommy Morris and the members of the WKF Athletes Commission, Tessy Scholtes and Davide Benetello, presented the candidature of the WKF and Karate for the 2016 Olympic Games to the IOC Executive Board in Lausanne on the afternoon of Monday June 15th. The team arrived on Saturday in Lausanne and worked the whole weekend on the final details of the presentation. On Sunday, a rehearsal took place in the IOC Headquarters where all the technical details and other issues were finalised.

The presentation itself was well received by the IOC Executive Board; it covered all aspects of both the World Karate Federation and of the sport of Karate, such as; 180 countries in membership of the WKF, World Championships in Tokyo where 98 countries participated, the universality of karate where everyone including children from even the poorest and most isolated regions can practice, a sport which is drugs free and which has all the components that other combat sports lack, such as kicking, punching and striking, sweeping and throwing and where injury rates are extremely low. The presentation was so well put that there was only one question of a technical nature which was well answered by Tommy Morris.

The years of effort put in by Antonio Espinos and George Yerolimpos could be seen in the friendly and familiar way that many of the IOC members greeted them. Six other sports, golf, rugby, roller sports, softball, baseball and squash were also putting their cases for inclusion but based on the IOC requirements, karate has to be in a very strong position. The IOC Executive Board will meet again in Berlin on the 13th of August and will decide which two sports from the seven candidates will be proposed and which will then be submitted to the Copenhagen IOC Session for approval on the 9th of October 2009.

18th KOI Karate World Cup in Kuching

2009-07-15T14:09:00.004+08:00

My fellow instructor from Wadu Ryu finally complete this mountain task to bring the Karate in Kuching particulary to another height... This is international level of Karate gathering in refrees courses, instructor training and Kata/Kumite competition.. Participation from around the globe makes it special and it's doesnt belong to any Karate styles....

It's going to kick off this 18th July.....

See you there

This the extract from the official website
http://www.kuchingkarate.com/main.html

More info can be found in the site..

The City of Kuching has been chosen as the venue for the 2009 KOI World Cup, the most exciting and enjoyable event in world karate.

As the host city, we will be pulling out all the stops to make this the most successful World Cup ever. We have a great venue, experienced organisers and advisors, and enthusiastic support from government agencies and local authorities. Click on the top two links on the left for more details

We also have a fantastic host destination. Kuching is the capital of Sarawak, Malaysia's largest state, located on the northeast coast of Borneo. It's a vibrant and friendly city and the gateway to a huge variety of adventure travel experiences. You can discover a host of natural wonders in Southeast Asia's finest network of national parks, or get to know the lifestyles and cultures of almost 30 different ethnic communities, Whatever you do, and wherever you go, you're sure to enjoy Sarawak's legendary hospitality. Click on the links on the left to find out more.

And finally, we are determined to host the most affordable KOI World Cup ever. We have kept hotel rates and transfer costs as low as possible, and our official hospitality partners are offering a wide selection of value-for-money tours and add-ons to make the 18th KOI World Cup a truly unforgettable experience. For more information, please click on the hotels link above.

4th EMZ 2010 Kuching

2009-06-12T14:25:00.003+08:00

Kuching will be hosting this event next year to complete the full circle before we returned back again to Miri where we started 4 years back.. This is a massive challenge for Isshinkan Dojo since we just merely 2 years established.. with lack of manpower and amenities.. we try to provide our best effort to stage the tournament even it going to be a small one..

We need every support from everybody..

Tatami for my Isshinkan Dojo

2009-06-12T14:21:00.003+08:00

This is a good news..
We will be having our own original tatami direct ship from Japan donated by Tatami association.. Since everything already in place, we just need to confirm a few details on documentation and shipping cost..

I hope this will motivate and encourage my students to learn the Budo spirits in Karate..

Arigato gonzaimasheh..

3rd EMZ Shito Ryu Karate Do Tournament in KK Sabah

2009-06-05T20:28:00.001+08:00

This is the third East Malaysia Zone tournament for Shito Ryu Karate Do style for all of us in Sarawak and Sabah.. All participants from both state will be once against gathering and compete each others in Kata and Kumite in friendly environment.. It's also serve as re-union platform for all of us to meet and foster closer realtionship with each others from all dojos..

A total of 127 participants will compete tomorrow at Jabatan Belia dan Sukan Negeri Sabah, Putatan... The tournament will be held from 6-7.June.2009..

Will keep posting... Stay tune for more pictures and texting...

EMZ Newsletter

2009-04-06T13:03:00.003+08:00

It's been long since my last blog..
Well, time flies and busy with daily chores..

We agreed to publish twice in a year for East Malaysia Zone which cover Sabah and Sarawak for news and update in MASK activities.. First issue going to be out this June and the good news is the Newsletter will be circulate for FREE..

Grab yours when you have a chance on it...

Anyway, move on...
Teaching the Karate art won't be easy especially when you having all mix of age in one session.. You need to be creative when you have kids, teenagers and adults in your session. It would be easier to have separate them according to their age group as training method and approach would suit them well.. But this only happen if you have enough numbers... say at least 6 person for different age group.. I find it difficult to handle the situation since my class session consists of different age group.. Probably that the best i can do at the moment, soon i'm planning to separate the adults or giving them an extra session in a week for adult class.. will see..

For those who still on training.. keep on doing what Sensei instructed you diligently with focus, muscle control and correct way of breathing.. Numbers of students just simple perform task with take consideration on this three main thing.. breathing.. muscle control and focus when you perform kihon technigue.. Always remember to breath deep.. execute the technigue with flexing (pulling muscle as far as you can) and with focus (breath out with KIAI)... use your stomach muscle as to generate power and focus.. Since our body and understanding of body mechanism different from each other.. try to do it slowly.. understand your body and keep remember the three things just now when doing the technigue.. Your mind will remember how to control your muscle, breathing and focus when you do over and over repetitive execution of technique...

Remember Karate is Active type of YOGA... Just do it.. Your mind will take care the rest when it program execution in the mind block...

Happy Training

Goshin Ryu Karate Tournament

2009-01-17T11:37:00.002+08:00

This second Goshin Ryu Tournament will be held in Miri 11-12th.April.2008. There is number of invitation email and sent to numbers of Karate Dojo. And would be great to see a massive numbers of participant taking part..
Entrace Fees are RM30 for Goshin members and RM50 for Non Goshin..

I'm accessing my students berfore deciding to take part on this tournament.. but it's really tempting not to join the tournament.. Will see how.. Well training as usual and wish all the best for Goshin Working Commitee to make the tournament great success..

A reason for an answer?

2009-01-13T13:00:00.004+08:00

There is many reason why people joining Karate Club or want to learn Karate. It is very important to ask yourself why you want to join and learn Karate in the first place. Karate have change from practical martial art in older days into sport oriented martial art nowadays. But it's still remain illustratious to individual to make their own journey to find the answer why the join and learn Karate.

If you ask me, the answer is a journey which i should make and treasure it along the way to find harmony between mind and body. Sport Karate is just part of the journey to find the answer that i'm looking for... It's just like you are swimming 1500m non stop in swimming pool from one end to the other end.. your muscle may tired.. your breath maybe outpace along the way.. your mind keep telling you to stop even you just merely finish 400m..but when your body and mind together... you can even swim more than 1500m... (have you try this, if you are a good swimmer).. I have been swimming 1500m within 30mins since i'm 20 year old until now...

If you are teenage boy and wanted to join Karate to just in the first place your intention is to please yourself, your boys friends and definetely your girlfriends that you start learning Karate and can do punching and roundhouse kick.. than you won't be long before you call it QUIT.. since your ultimate goal is very simple.. just to learn how to punch and roundhouse kick which when you get the idea and know how to do it.. you may call yourself already successful in what you're looking for.

Karate is a journey.. a never ending journey.. like water flows from the mountains down to the valley.. Ask yourself before you start your Karate journey.. What i'm looking for in Karate? Why i should taking Karate as my martial art training (why not Taekwondo/Muay Thai/Silat etc).. Your mind should be ready and focus before you may consider to join and learn Karate...

Chinteh by Sensei Nozawa

2008-12-23T16:29:00.003+08:00

Now i have the time to post this video Kata Chinteh by Sensei Nozawa from Japan during the Kata Seminar in KL last October.... Hope you guys can grab the steps which complete with Japanese terms on every move.. Enjoy and hope you perform the Kata after this.. If you want the complete video which comprising the Bungkai.. do let me know..

EMZ 2008 Sibu, Sarawak

2008-12-23T13:23:00.002+08:00

It a massive tournament so far this year and to end the memorable year of 2008 with total participants from Shito Ryu - 59, Goshin Ryu - 40, Asahi-31 and Wado Ryu - 1.. plus Team Manager, Coaches and parents traveling as far as Sabah, Miri, Bintulu and Kuching to Sibu.. it's a massive tournament to for all participants who took parts.. Numbers of categories in Kata and Kumite for boys and girls as young as 7-9 years old to 18 years old open. The big winners as usual and again MASK (Shito Ryu) Sabah with best boy and girl Karateka... Many big thanks for MASK Sibu who organised successful tournament and many things we have learn from this kind of tournament each year...

As from MASK Kuching view, it's more on explore and giving experience for my two boys to exposed them and gain confidence.. Aaron fight well for his first fight and won big time 13-1 (i remember).. i think he handle his emotion very well and took points from every attack and defence.. comparing to his opponent who having more experience on sparring.. Second round meeting MASK Sabah Karate ka which he lose 1-3... Not bad to lose to a good fighter who having 5 years experience.. Since i myself been a judge.. nothing much i can do except watch all the progress.. Sherene well.. can't handle his emotion well and he lose the match teribbly... But it is good for him.. he need more training and exposure.. the potential is there....

The next EMZ 2009 will be host by MASK Sabah in Kota Kinabalu from 6-7.June which we have comfirm the date.. Should everything goes well.. we will be fly down then..

Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year 2009..

Keep on training hard on your Karate...

Memorial Service for Sensei Mori Hidetoshi at Penang Island

2008-12-18T16:49:00.001+08:00

Sensei Mori is the founder of Malaysia Shito Ryu Karate Do and devoted his life on promoting and developing MASK as it were today. His contribution, energy and love to all MASK Karate ka is enourmous and may he rest in peace.

My Dojo (Training Hall) will be opening soon

2008-11-26T11:11:00.002+08:00

Well... it's time to move on to the next level.
I will be opening my own Dojo situated at Jalan Wan Alwi at top floor.
The Dojo going to be named soon based on Japan recommendation..
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I will work out the schedule probably twice training session soon..
What in mind as
Friday Night for Adult Class 7-9pm
Saturday for Kids/School 1.30-3.30pm

KL Seminar - Part 2

2008-10-22T16:56:00.003+08:00

Memorable picture taken with both Shihan..

First day on Kihon and Kumite really killing after month of tense training..
Muscle all sore and torn apart after performing each Tachi, Kihon or any task given..
Still very much need to be perfected in Kihon especially the Basic Stance...
Both Shihan Nozawa and Oono really what the feeling was.. I thought he's not happy from what he's seeing with all participants can't even take longer Shiko Dachi (horse stand).. Even mine shaking after few minutes.. Goshh..

Kumite begun in the afternoon session.. few goods technique should be considered into apply in the tournament..

The next day only two Kata's Chintoh and Chinte being taught and this very much enjoy by everybody since it is beatiful Kata.. especially Chintoh is more on Linear back and forward really testing your ability to balance and strike yourself.. Izra told me that this kata being created based on linear line found in ship.. movement really limited to forward and back...

Chinteh involved deadly strike with two fingers strike and double punch if being grab from behind.. some of the videos will be post on the application on both Katas..

ShitoKai Seminar 2008 at Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

2008-10-17T15:01:00.002+08:00

Long awaited Seminar finally here since i'll be flying to Kuala Lumpur to attend the most comprehensive Seminar on Kihon, Kata and Kumite by Intructor from Shitokai Japan. I'm going with Along (Mask Miri) to attend the Seminar and should be massive.. Will keep posting after the Seminar...

Hopefully no sore muscle etc and back in one piece hehe..

Thanks to..

Shihan Yukihiro Nozawa

Vice Chairman of Shitokai

Vice-Chief of Shitokai Technical Division

7^th Dan Japan Karatedo Federation

8^th Dan Shitokai, Japan

Shihan Yoshio Oono

7^th Dan Japan Karatedo Federation

8^th Dan Shitokai, Japan

Kenshinkan Dojo, Miri

2008-10-03T15:46:00.003+08:00

Just a brief trip to Miri, i manage to visit Kenshinkan Dojo and arrange a light training session with Miri Karate-ka... It's really an interesting Dojo to visit as makiwara on the wall, puller at the back, 2 punching bags, and some empty mineral for spot kick practice with strings attached to it.. Also some "samurai" swords on display.. See pictures...

MASK EMZ Shito Ryu Karate Do 2008 Championship

2008-08-15T12:50:00.004+08:00

This year tournament will be held in Sibu, on 20-21.December.2008 host by MASK Sibu Branch.
Tournament will be open to any Karate Association in Borneo, and invitation going to be sent out soon.

This will be a good platform to see how good and well the development of our members in testing their knowledge, training and performance in Karate.

MASK Kuching definetely will sent out their team for EMZ and the training already begin....

See you all soon...

Upcoming Training in October-Shitokai Seminar

2008-07-02T16:11:00.005+08:00

There will be upcoming training for all Senior MASK at Honbu Dojo KL 16-19th October..
Two Shihan from Shitokai Japan will conduct the training..
If you want to perfect your Kata and technique, this seminar should not to be miss..

For only RM100.00 and open to MASK members for both days.
Kata Seminar on the 19/10/2008 will OPEN to others and our affiliates,
and the fee is RM100.00 (Kata Seminar Only -- one day).

Please send in your list to me by the 23rd September 2008 to tan.seetoh@gmail.com

I will see you there...

Current development in MASK Kuching..
Currently they are 2 new additional Senior member that will help me on promoting Shito-Ryu
Karate Do in Kuching..

1. Dr. Adrian Susin (Nidan)
2. Edmund Macmiller (4th Kyu)
3. Tustri Jimmy (Shodan)
4. Dr.Hemisen Ina (4th Kyu) - new

I hope with 4 dedicated Senior, they will be able to open and running their own class within 2 years....

2008-06-30T17:04:00.000+08:00

Thanks to all for making our Kata Seminar a memorable and success..
Many thanks to Shihan Rama, Seetoh Sensei and Thomas Chong Sensei for your time and effort in delivering the Kata forms, technique and meaning behind it..

We would like to see you soon..

Kihon Kata Dai Ichi

2008-04-18T16:31:00.000+08:00

This Shito Ryu Kihon Kata (Basic Moves)...

Stance is normal stance (Moto Dachi)... and all started with Block (Uke) 1. Yoko 2. Yoko and Kick 3. Gedan (Lower block) and Agi (High block) and ended with Punch (Oi Zuki).

Front Kick (Mae geri) added in second Kata..

MASK Instructor Seminar in Sibu Jan.2007

2008-04-18T16:14:00.001+08:00

Picture taken with Tan Seetoh Sensei and Thomas Chong Sensei after receiving certificate.......

Pictures with Sibu Karateka after upgrading session...

Seminar for Instructor 1st-3rd.May.2008

2008-04-18T14:39:00.000+08:00

Venue : SMK Tabuan Jaya, Kuching Sarawak
Fee : RM100 per person for Non-MASK/RM50 per person for MASK Member

1. The Seminar
This Seminar shall cover on the subjects related to Instructor Training Manual, BBC & MEC Policy and MASK administrative matters. This seminar shall open to all Coaches, Instructors, Examiners and Black Belt holders. The seminar may also cover KATA trainings and grading test but pending the necessity of MASK States or Branches.

2. Objectives
The objectives of the Seminar are as follow;
a) To standardize the MASK Shito-Ryu KATA according to the syllabus
b) To provide the latest information of training system of the existing syllabus
c) To upgrade the latest information of grading test procedures
d) To assist in the development of examiners, coaches & Instructors in their respective area while the course will provide the management and technical back up
e) To promote the state's sports qualities in the interest of the nation in general
f) To instil, promote and develop closer unity, friendship, goodwill fraternity, co-operation and brotherhood among participants and to encourage their moral, intellectual and social advancement.

Program Of The Day

May 1, 2008 (Thursday)

1. 9.00am – 9.45am Warm-up Techiques

2. 9.45am – 10.45am Kihon Techniques
- Dachi
- Uke / Uchi
- Tsuki

2. 10.45am – 11.00am Break

3. 11.00am – 12.30pm KATA Training & Bunkai
- Kihon
- Heian Shodan
- Heian Nidan
- Heian Sandan
- Sanchin

4. 12.30pm – 1.30pm Lunch Break

5. 1.45pm – 4.45pm KATA Training & Techniques
- Hiean Yondan
- Tensho
- Heian Godan
- Shinsei
- Jyuroku

May 2, 2008 (Friday)

1. 9.00am – 10.45am Warm-up Techniques

2. 10.45am – 12.30pm KATA Training & Techniques
- Hiji Ate Goho
- Jitte
- Shinpa

3. 12.30pm – 1.30pm Lunch Break

4. 1.45pm – 4.45pm KATA Training & Techniques
- Wanshu
- Jion
- BassaiDai
- Seienchin

1. 3rd.May.2008
9.30am – 12.00pm Junior Grading (SMK Tabuan Jaya) Dan Grading (Shodan & Nidan)

1.30 – 3.30pm

SMK Tabuan Jaya Class Training