News updates, News and Old News
Tatakai Martial Arts and Self Defence Academy Grading (20th September 2008)
We would like to congratulate Tatakai on the promotion of two of their senior students.
We would like to congratulate Sharna Lloyd-James 3rd Degree and Shiane Coole 4th Degree Black Belt.
Well done from all at the A.M.A.A.
Hopefully we will get some photos of the day uploaded soon.
p:s The food was pretty good as well.
OK, Roger, the food was REALLY GOOD.
First Aid Course (20th September 2008)
President Barrie Revell would like to invite expressions of interest in a Senior First Aid Course.
As you know as Instructors and students we need to constantly update our first aid knowledge so that we can help when ever the unforseen accident occurs.
Please contact the secretary, and give him your expression of interest and we
will advise when we have sufficient interest to approach one of the service providers in this expertise and go ahead with a course.
Child Protection Policy(15th September 2008)
Our Child protection Policy is online now for all to see. To access it go to our Policies page
where I have put a number of related messages. You will find our Disclaimer, Privacy Policy and our Mission Statement here also. Please take a look as the policy is binding to all members
who volunteer at tournaments, competitions, gradings/rank promotions, training days and even visiting other clubs. I encourage all members to become familiar with it and introduce it to your
organisation. I believe that if you have your own C.P.P. it will not conflict with ours as it covers all aspects.
Those of you in S.A. who teach children all the time and volunteer at A.M.A.A. events or would like to, please come to us first for your police check as we get it done at no cost.
Sorry to those inter-state because it can only be done on a state by state basis....if you would like to apply in your state we would be glad to back you up in your application.
The three officers to contact are:
Barrie Revell
Roger Coole and
Andrew Payne, they're contact details are on this website.
(14th September 2008)
The Zen Suru Kirisuto Nature
Dojo was well attended this morning despite the weather.
We started our session in the small open verandah until the rain passed and then simply stepped out onto the grassy slopes over looking the stormy ocean.
Breakfast proved so good we did not leave the Kiosk until 12 noon.
We also caught a quick glimpse of Andrew Payne, as he drove past as our visiting BUDDAH.
Our Next Nature Dojo will be held at Kyoshi's
House ... 2A Windara Ave, Burnside at 8.30 am Sunday 5th October.
at Waterfall Gully Oval 200m away. BBQ breaky at oval.
Thank you to Ester, Roy, Ruth, Andrea, and Isabel for a great session where we celebrated "The Storm Element" with nature this morning.
Z.S.K. Nature Dojo ....... www.amaa.org.au (Australian Martial Arts Association)
....... Dorsi (so be it indeed ) Kyoshi Redman
Apologies from the visiting Buddah....I saw I person and half a dozen cars this morning at Hallet Cove but I missed half a dozen people waving at me. I look forward to not
missing you next time you come down this way....I can't help get the feeling that they are all smiling at me.
(7th September 2008)
The AMAA wants to congratulate Tony Caruso on attaining his LONG overdue 4th Dan (Yondan) and
Renshi (lower level
master) title. Tony last graded in 1993 and has been a Sandan ever since
The Grading Panel was most impressed with Tony's credentials. Just briefly, Tony was a former student of Frank Lawlor of the KUGB and is a Shotokan karate stylist.
Tony has also trained with Grand Master Bill Vaughan (dec'd), Moss Hollis (dec'd), Tatsuo Suzuki (world head of Wado Ryu), Hanshi Barrie Revell (AMAA President), Kenshu Watanabe (Goju Ryu) and a host
of others.
Hanshi Barrie Revell and Sensei Geoff Worden visited Tony's club recently and they were both very impressed with the standard of the students and the quality of the
instruction that was on display.
Congratulations to Renshi Tony Caruso, the AMAA's newest 4th Dan. We are proud to have you as a valued member of our team.
(7th September 2008)
Tatakai would like to invite all members and friends to the grading of Shiane Coole and Sharna Lloyd-James, seen below participating in the Inter-Club Competition.
Roger and Aaron are happy to have the A.M.A.A grade two of their most senior students on the 20th of September at the Tatakai Dojo. (29 Shepherds Ave., Christies Beach)
Proceedings will start at 10:00am until finished.
Barbecue afterwards.
No News of late....maybe a joke or two for your time....keep coming back.
(24th August 2008)
Inter-Club Competition
Not a Gi in site....what a very unusual gathering of martial artists....about fifty members, friends and family gathered for the Inter-Club Competitions presentation day.
Congratulations to the Yellow Team (Geoff. and the Shin Gi Tai
guys) on taking out the Bill Vaughan perpetual Trophy.
They took out a number of personal and team awards besides the BV Trophy.
A number of other awards went to all teams that participated.
Roger asked me today how the Blue Teams Brendan Elsworthy's carpentry skills were as he needs a new shelf for his
trophies, bagging three for the day. Getting one trophy voted for by his peers for spirit of martial arts, one for winning the sparring section and one for highest score within his team.
I will post all the names of the medal winners and what they were awarded them for.
Check out the competition page for details.
Photos now online
Peter Phillips received his 4th dan grading certificate from Barrie and Roger.
He also received Damien Seidel's 3rd dan certificate on his behalf.
A highlight of the day was when Roger hijacked the proceedings (his words not mine) to present his son Aaron with his 5th dan certificate from Tatakai Martial Arts and Self Defence Academy.
The unusual expressions came about because Roger choked up on presenting Aarons grading certificate. We don't see the softer side of Martial Artists very often.
(24th August)
Zen Suru Kirisuto ... next Nature Dojo ... Hallett Cove Reserve on Sunday 14th of September
at 8.30 am
We will be on the lawn area just before the Kiosk parking area.
Theme: Internal Focus leads to External Mastery! .. "Believing is SEEING!", ... not seeing is believing.
Breaky at the Kiosk / Cafe afterwards.
Thank you to all who attended this morning at Belair. Again there was a cold bite in the air as we trekked down
to the Sequoia's from Waverley Lodge in Belair National Park.
You were Passionately Passionate! to EXPERIENCE the elements.
Thank you to Esta and Ruth who accompanied Kyoshi into the ocean at Pier St Glenelg afterwards.
It was 2 degrees or below, and we stayed in for 15 minutes, congratulations to Esta who has never entered cold water
or that long before, and now has great FOCUS towards her Mind Meditations & Katas.
.............. Kyoshi Redman - Sugyhowa
Here we are .... Ruth, Kyoshi & Esta at Waverley Lodge trail to the Sequoia's 24th Aug.
Notice to all Full Members (17th August 2008)
TO:
Barrie Revell Geoff. Worden Roger Coole
Roy Fuller Gary Simpson Demetrius Pynes
Andrew Payne Dean Smith Tony Caruso
Karol Stojko Peter Phillips Steve Miranda
Paul Burn Redman Crosby Ray Potterat
3:00pm on September 6th 2008 at Barrie's Dojo all full financial members (Those who run their own Dojo), are invited to a Special Meeting. You or your proxy are needed to vote on some very
important matters regarding the association. You need to be there or represented to have a vote. No postal or word of mouth votes will be accepted.
After this meeting if time permits and we have a quorum of committee members we will have our normal meeting.
BLITZ MAGAZINE ARTICLE - STEVE MIRANDA (17 August 2008)
All members and visitors to the AMAA website should stay alert for the proposed forthcoming feature article on Professor Steve Miranda,
8th Dan, of the National Karate Academies - Zen Do Ryu System. The article will cover, in detail, the events of his elevation to 8th Dan Professor held at
the Hilton Hotel in Adelaide on 2nd August 2008.
Tentatively, the article has been scheduled for the October or November 2008 issue. However, at this stage, nothing is definite. More details will
be given when a definite publishing date is known.
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Inter-Club Competitution (10th August 2008)
The presentation day will be on the 23rd of August at the Tatakai Dojo. We will commence at 2:00pm and
BYO your own drinks. A light snack will be supplied. Please inform the secretary
of your intent to attend.
  
Thank you
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 I would like to thank all the AMAA members and partners for witnessing my 8th Dan promotion at the Adelaide Hilton Hotel.
Special thanks to the President Hanshi Barrie Revell and Kyoshi Gary Simpson for making me an honorary member of their own personal styles and the kind and
motivating words said about me personally and the members of the National Karate Academies. I feel the martial arts
spirit (Budo) in South Australia is getting stronger and united.
Regards, Professor Steve Miranda
Please check out the photos Steve sent me....thanks Steve....Andrew
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5th August 2008)
I
would like to publicly THANK Sensei Roy Fuller of the Bushido Karate Club for so kindly picking my wife
and I up from the airport and driving us to our
hotel when we were in Adelaide over the weekend for the celebration of Steve Miranda's 8th Dan grading and his new title of
Professor.
Roy is such a gentleman. He even bought a box of
Lindt chocolates for my wife! What a guy.
Thanks Roy. We REALLY appreciated it.
Regards
Gary Simpson
Perth
(2nd August 2008)
Steve
Miranda's 8th Dan grading and AMAA endorsed title of Professor lived up to everything that was promised... a very spectacular and professional presentation, held at the Adelaide Hilton Hotel on
2nd August 2008 from 6.00pm to midnight.
The evening started right at the moment the AMAA party – which included Hanshi
Barrie Revell (President) and his wife Jenny, Vice President Sensei Roger Coole and his wife Margaret, Sensei Geoff Worden and his wife Debbie, Sensei Tony Caruso, AMAA Committee man Adam
Stevens and Kyoshi Gary Simpson and his wife, Cheryle – entered the hotel foyer. A scrolling banner announcing “Kancho Steve Miranda’s 8th Dan Grading” greeted them.
What followed just kept coming. The NKA demonstration team consisting of Kyoshi
Gregg Braun (6th Dan), Shihan Craig Hutchinson (5th Dan) and Renshi Shannon Clifford (4th dan) all did a great job.
The climax of the evening, undoubtedly, was Steve's elevation to the title of
Professor. This was an announcement made by the AMAA after speeches by Hanshi Barrie Revell and Kyoshi Gary Simpson.
Many memorable gifts and presentations were made to Professor Miranda including a wonderful wall piece featuring the gi top and
belt belonging to Steve's long term instructor and mentor, Kancho Bill Fenton.
The displays, demonstrations, DVD screenings and all the presentations went off extremely well. Kyoshi Gregg Braun was presented
with Steve Miranda's old 7th Dan belt but will have to wait a few years more to grade to that title and Renshi Shannon Clifford was elevated in title from Renshi to Shihan.
The entertainment was very good. The comedian was ribaldly hilarious and the band "Jungle Joose" were very good but very loud.
The AMAA is proud to have Professor Steve Miranda and his National Karate Academies - Zen Do Ryu System as one of its member clubs.
In all, a wonderful evening was had by all.
PS: Bouncers were not needed to keep the strays out.
(31 July 2008)
 It
was great to hear from Karol Stojko (Founding Member) as of last week.
Thanks for the most favourable comment about the website, I appreciate it very much. We at the A.M.A.A look forward to seeing Karol at our events....there
is always a place for someone as experienced as Karol here.
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BLITZ MAGAZINE FEATURES HANSHI BARRIE REVELL
As promised, Blitz Martial Arts Magazine has done a 4 page full colour spread of our own President - Hanshi Barrie Revell.
Go and grab a copy of Vol 22 No 8 and turn to pages 72 to 75. The AMAA wants
to congratulate Blitz's Managing Editor Ben Stone and his very talented staff on the wonderful layout and graphics
 This article will
reveal some interesting insights into Barrie's martial arts life and his long term study under Grand Master Bill Vaughan. Many other martial
artists are also mentioned including our own Karol Stojko, Joe Lamarca (Founding Members), Geoff Worden (pictured in the article) and Andrew Quin. The article is titled: "Of Doves and Slashing Steel" which was used to show the balance of yin and yang that is so
prevalent in eastern religions and martial arts. The A.M.A.A would also like to thank Gary Simpson for his tireless work on behalf
of our organisation and for writing this article in Blitz Martial Arts Magazine.
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Inter-Club Competitution (25th July?2008)
As we have had the finals of the Inter-Club Competition it is now time for the presentations to be made.
The date we have decided on is the 23rd of August. The time will be lunch time or mid afternoon and the place will be decided very soon.
Please let me know by email or letter if you intend to be there.
I will let you know more as I am informed.
Thank you
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Congratulations (21st July 2008)
South
East School of Jik Cheung Kung Fu and Tai Chi celebrates it's twenty fifth anniversary this year.
They have been a well respected member of the Australian Martial Arts Association for twenty four years now.
We at the A.M.A.A. wish Ray Potterat, Bruce Jordan and the guys another great twenty five years.
President Revell said "they are held in high esteem amongst the members of the A.M.A.A".
(17th of July 2008)
S A Karate visited Bushido Karate Club last night to assist in presenting belts and certificates for those who passed their grading recently.
Chief Instructor Joe Lamarca (founding member A.M.A.A.), Andrew Payne and Martin Morrow were treated with the utmost respect and courtesy by Roy Sensei and his
students.
Joe Sensei was asked by Roy Sensei to say a few words. Joe Sensei reminisced about how he once sat on the floor 45 years ago in a similar position.
He stressed that if they trained hard and allowed karate to become part of their lives, they could be leaders in the martial arts.
Most of the older children got to spar with either Martin or Andrew last night.
Then Andrew and Martin gave a demonstration of well controlled full contact karate. (Martins fat lip comes from one of the boys....not Andrew....by the way)
Z.S.K.
Nature Dojo this morning 13th July Pier Street Glenelg
Thank you to Andrea and Ruth this morning. I did not expect more than two for this mornings COLD Nature Dojo.
We had a great Kata workout, Breath Mastery, and Meditation on the glenelg lawns as the sun rose and then in for an invigourating swim for 15 minutes. This greatly
enhances the Seat of the Dragon (The Liver) in its ability to move your Ki (Vital Force) ... 2 degrees in the water folks.
Thank you also to Catherine and Rose for their support, as they joined us in the swim.
The guys seem have gone west with the ducks, the women are leading the edge when it comes to getting out into adventurous nature, away from the comforts of rationality.
This Dojo pushes the boundaries into the 'Outrageous'!
Our next Nature Dojo will
be held on Sunday the 3rd of August at 4 AM! .. YES! .. 4AM
This will be a special meditative Dojo at Kyoshi's House during the time of REM Sleep (Rapid Eye movement Sleep).
We will be practicing getting out of our comfort zones, and into our AWARENESS ZONES.
Between 2am and 5am in the morning your awareness is at its greatest!.
Pancakes and maple syrup for breaky alah! Kyoshi's kitchen, with a Saki Ceremonial Sword Ceremony before breakfast.
Look us up on the web site and also news items.
Dorsi
............ Kyoshi Redman
Andrea - Kyoshi Red - Ruth at Pier Street
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Inter-Club Competitution (12/July?2008)
The finals were held today at the Shin Gi Tai Dojo and the home ground advantage paid off. In a very close final Shin Gi Tai just nudged out Tatakai by the
smallest of margins. Congratulations to the team from Shin Gi Tai, well done. The badges tell the story of the finals. Congratulations to all....the
standard was exceptional. Brendan Elsworthy won the sparring section and won outright his 2nd heat in a row. Congratulations Brendan and all homage to his
opponents. It is always good competition that brings out the best in us.
We were very pleased to have Mike Coole and our newest (old) member, Tony Caruso for coming along to judge, making sure there was no judges from the same club that
were competing. The A.M.A.A. would like to thank all those who participated in this trial run....thanks for putting up with us....we have found a number of
things we should not do, and some that we need to do. Thank you
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Hanshi Revell to be Featured in Blitz Martial Arts Magazine
Ben Stone, Editor of Blitz Martial Arts Magazine, has advised us that Gary Simpson's interview with AMAA President Hanshi Barrie Revell will be published
in its next edition (August 2008). This will be great timing. Gary hopes to be able to have a copy to show the 500+ attendees at Kancho Steve Miranda's 8th Dan Grading Celebration at the Adelaide
Hilton Hotel on Saturday 2nd August 2008.
All AMAA members should keep their eye out for this interview. They will learn quite a few surprising things about their President - all good, of course!
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(2nd of July 2008)
Nin Tai Karate
Everything comes to those who wait....Peter Phillips and Damien Seidel of Nin Tai Karate, promoted to 4th dan and 3rd dan respectively have been patiently waiting for the time of their
promotion....after the new member waiting period....well it's here and well deserved.
..........Peter Phillips
..........Damien Seidel
Congratulations guys!!!!!
(25th of June 2008)
Shotokan Karate Club Adelaide
Check out Tony Caruso here....his bio and some pictures of his sons and club members.
There are some others you might know in the pictures....even a younger Barrie Revell
(22nd of June 2008)
Z.S.K Nature Dojo
The Z.S.K. Nature Dojo this morning was again well attended for the early hour and the bite of the cold.
Under what I term 'The Tree of Life', inside Belair National Park, we again celebrated the uniqueness of Nature to be out in the elements when the logical mind says to stay in bed.
The Absuchi Katas when performed in unison with nature, raise the 'Magical Brain' to its Aware Status, and away from its survival mode, which is both a biochemical, biodegradable entity, and very
logical.
Thank you to Jessy, Michael, Stuey, and Ruth for celebrating ISA'S anniversary this morning.
Next Zen Suru Kirisuto Nature Dojo will be held
at Glenelg beach, at 7.30 am July the 13th at the end of Pier Street Glenelg.
For those interested afterwards we will be ICE BERGING in the water for 15 minutes a cold shower and then a hot breakfast at Jetty Road.
Ice Berging is keeping the complete body covered in cold water without much movement to allow the Ki to rise with the blood system, until the body goes very warm like in a bath. This is fantastic
for the Human Nervous System, and is an old Samurai tradition.
Incidently back in the 1990's I used the
Ice Berging technique to treat many of my clients with Lethargy, Bi - Polar, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with great success. I had their
written permission to throw them in, even when they opted out on the beach.
......... Kyoshi Redman
Pictures were taken outside Belair National Park today the 22nd June ... Kyoshi Redman - Mike - Stu - Ruth then it is me on the camera and they were joined by Jessy.
(20th of June 2008)
On behalf of the AMAA I want to welcome Tony
Caruso of the Shotokan Karate Club of Adelaide. Being a Shotokan stylist myself, if I can be of any assistance to your club, Tony, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards
Gary Simpson
Perth, Western Australia
(20th of June 2008)
Barrie Revell and
the A.M.A.A. would like to welcome Tony Caruso and the Shotokan Karate Club Adelaide back to the fold.
We have some great ideas for the future and we are glad you are going to be part of it.
(19th of June 2008)
INTER-CLUB COMPETITION
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Attention
The next and final for the Inter-Club Competition is to be held at the Shingi Tai Dojo (above Dickinsons Amusements on South Road) on the 12th of July. Be there at 9.30am for a 10.00am start. There will be a committee meeting afterwards.
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The Zen Suro Kirisuto
Nature Dojo
was held at Kyoshi's house Sunday morning at Waterfall Gully reserve.
We once again all had a fantastic time, concentrating this morning on Ceremony via Absuchi Kata, a Japaneese tea ceremony
and cognitive meditation, using hypnotic suggestion into the Magic Brain.
Our next Zen Suru Kirisuto
Nature Dojo
will be held at Belair National Park Sunday June
the 22nd at 7.30 am which incidently is the
winter solstice .
We will meet at the main front entrance gate
at 7.30 am ....... if it is raining we will walk to the large shed to the left of the entrance. Please bring your storm sticks if it is raining, as well as mat / cushion and
water.
Lessons are $10, if you wish to register for
Z.S.K., ... A $50 fee will include one years registration into
Z.S.K., a 100 page plus Dojo and retreat manual, and your right to wear the club Ghi and badge.
Just want to visit for particular events which is what we also encourage. You may join
Its about participation in a happy non competitive atmosphere.
............ Dorsi
.................Kyoshi Redman - Sugyhowa
(2nd of June 2008)
On the 4th of May
they held a grading for
South East School of Jik Cheung Kung Fu & Tai Chi and they also held a workshop on Taiji with with Steve McDermott, Senior Instructor, World Taiji Boxing
Association (WTBA) (Erle Montaigue System) on the 17th.
Module 1 9am – 12noon
Traditional Chinese Qigong Healing & Taiji Form
Content – Energy meridian healing qigong/Yang Cheng-fu
taiji form introduction and corrections
Module 2 1pm – 4pm
Small San Sau & Martial Applications
(Suitable for students of all levels that may seek a deeper understanding of taiji movement and an opportunity to learn and practice
applied taiji)
Content – Taiji small san sau training form &
martial applications
About Steve McDermott
Steve McDermott is a qualified and accredited Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist, and is a 4th degree
black belt Senior Instructor with Erle Montaigue’s WTBA. Steve runs his own Natural Therapies practice in Brunswick Heads, NSW and teaches qigong, taiji and bagua at his own School in the
Northern Rivers area of NSW.
Check out some pictures of the grading and workshop.
Kancho Steve Miranda (19th of May 2008)
Invitation Form on PDF
For more information on Kancho Steve Miranda and his National Karate Academies click here: http://www.nationalkarate.com.au/
Gary Simpson's Adelaide AMAA Visit 12th to 16th of May (16th May 2008)
Western Australian karate instructor Gary Simpson displayed his knowledge of the martial arts
freely at local Adelaide AMAA clubs from Taperoo to Burragah to Edwardstown. It was a lightning trip but thanks to AMAA President Barrie Revell he got to meet and exchange ideas with many AMAA
members representing many AMAA clubs.
On Tuesday night he taught self defence
techniques and theory with a little bit of bunkai/oyo at Hanshi Revell's Shin Gi Tai dojo. A number of kyu and dan grades came from other clubs to participate along with the Shin Gi Tai
members. Gary said, "It was great to catch up with Geoff Worden and Andrew Quin again. We are getting to see a fair bit of one another."
Then on Wednesday he spent time with the kids at Roy Fuller's Bushido Karate
Club. Gary presented certificates to every child and two special ones to Sensei Roy and Hanshi Revell. One lucky little fellow won a copy of Gary's board game - "Budo the Martial Arts
Adventure." Two of Sensei Roy's junior black belts performed excellent katas while Gary demonstrated weapon katas of the bo, kama and tonfa. Roy presented Hanshi Revell and Kyoshi Simpson with
beautiful desk clocks inscribed with "Bushido Karate" plaques for their efforts. Thanks Roy. The clocks are greatly appreciated!
On Thursday Gary and Hanshi Revell travelled to Kancho Steve Miranda's National Karate
Academy at Taperoo where Gary taught Reality One Step Sparring to a gathering of 50 students and high ranking black belt Instructors (see photo at: http://www.nationalkarate.com.au/ )
Gary said, "Kancho Steve Miranda has a wonderful club full of attentive students and very talented, knowledgeable and dedicated instructors who are all eager to learn as much as they can."
Gary said he wanted to thank Kancho Steve for allowing him to be the guest instructor for the evening. Many of the senior instructors came a long way to attend at short notice - many after
finishing teaching at their own individual clubs. Gary especially wanted to make mention of the excellent partnering skills of Kyoshi Gregg Braun (6th Dan) whose professionalism made his job so
much easier on the night. "Gregg couldn't have made my job any easier," said Gary who added, "Kyoshi Gregg is very strong and very willing and has excellent budo skills. He is a
credit to Kancho Steve Miranda."
Gary also caught up with Andrew Payne (SA Karate Club) and Roger Coole (Tatakai Martial Arts) for a "cup of tea" on Thursday afternoon where they discussed a number
of issues of concern to the AMAA.
All members were very happy with Gary's teaching and enjoyed what they learned Gary is most welcome to return anytime. In fact, he is set to return to Adelaide in early August 2008 to help
celebrate Kancho Steve Miranda's forthcoming 8th Dan promotion.
Gary
sincerely thanks Hanshi Barrie Revell for organising the training venues and for driving him all over Adelaide. "It shows the level of committment that Barrie has to the future wellbeing
and progress of the AMAA," said Gary. "I'm really looking forward to my next visit. This is what the AMAA is all about - sharing and exchanging ideas in harmony and goodwill for the
benefit of all members."
Andrew's Footnote: I will remember with a smile going through the beginning of Empi Kata and Gary's Bunkai/Oyo for it in the car park of the Pier Hotel
Thursday afternoon. Gary will teach anywhere, anytime, that is how much he loves the martial arts.
The Giants Cave (11th of May 2008)
Thanks to all who attended .. Zen Suru Kirisuto Nature Dojo .. this morning at the Giant's Cave at Morialta Conservation Park.
Because of Mother's Day we kept it short and powerful.
Today we chanted the cadence of the powerfull Zen Buddhist mantra ....... Ahuntha Buddah Siva Ohm.
The large cave magnified our cadence throughout the park (onlookers stopped!)
Again we performed Absuchi Kata to the rising sun in Darshan (to listen & let go without agreement or disagreement).
Next Z.S.K. Nature Dojo will be held at Waterfall Gully oval at 7.30am Sunday 1st June 2008.
Green Tea ceremony first at Kyoshi's House near oval.
The oval is situated at the end of Windara Avenue, Burnside, which is a no through road
Dojo costs $10, and starts at 7.30 am sharp
Zen Suru Kirisuto "The Phenomenon of I AM"
A member of the Australian Martial Arts Association .......... http://www.amaa.org.au
....... Dorsi
....................Kyoshi Redman
UPDATE (10th May 2008)
Geoff Worden (4th Dan Shi Gi Tai) visited Western Australia over the weekend of 10 and 11 May 2008. He was welcomed to the WA dojo where members of Zanshin Kai Karate
Do and Ren Wa Budo exchanged training ideas and methods with him
Steve Andreazza (3rd Dan) and Geoff armoured up in the Tony Blauer Full Contact suits and went at each other for several rounds over 15 minutes. Some excellent punches
and kicks were exchanged between the two. Some ground techniques were also used when the two heavyweights crashed to the floor in a number of fierce grapples. The session was umpired by Gary Simpson
who ensured that the sparring - although willing and powerful - did not get out of hand.
Gary shared some of his in-depth research into the bunkai/oyo of several Shotokan kata with Geoff and also ran through some submission holds which Geoff found
"interesting" - especially the Hangetsu Pin and the Standing Carotid Press manouevers. After running several times through a kama kata and Geoff giving the WA members some pointers on the sword the
two and a half hour session ended all too quickly.
Gary said he was impressed by the length and complexity of the Shin Gi Tai kata developed by Hanshi Barrie Revell (9th Dan) which Geoff demonstrated, while Geoff said
he "enjoyed' the dynamic power of Gary's One-Step Reality Sparring.
We hope to bring the website a photo of Geoff all kitted up in the Full Contact armour. He looked like a cross between Darth Vader and the Michellin Tyre man.
These exchanges are very beneficial to all member clubs of the AMAA and will continue next week when Gary travels from Perth to Adelaide for a series of classes at
various AMAA member clubs. Can somebody please remind him to discuss the "Body of Stone" Principle?
While we acknowledge that not everyone feels comfortable with there photos being displayed on the internet sometimes in the busy atmosphere of the many events held by
the Association it is not possible to ask everyone. If at any time this occurs please contact Andrew
and he would be happy to comply with your requests to remove them and apologises for any inconvenience or embarrassment.
Andrew Payne
UPDATE (5th May 2008)
Kyoshi Gary Simpson is already booked for Monday the 12th, Tuesday the 13th and Wednesday the 14th so get in quick for the Thursday 15th as Gary has to be leaving for
home Friday. He may be available weekdays dependent on his schedule. If you think you are missing out then contact me
Andrew and he will let you know which member's dojo he is teaching at.
(4th May 2008)
Gary Simpson -
Kyoshi 7th Dan AMAA, Kyoshi 7th Dan International Santen Karate Association, Member International Society Okinawan/Japanese Karate Do - is planning a trip to Adelaide in the near future. Gary will be
presenting seminars to all financial members. He will be available to teach all Shotokan kata, breathing techniques, weapons kata, bunkai, oyo, bokken, bo, jo, kama, tonfa, katana, one-step
reality sparring, self defence, ju-jutsu, strategies, knife attacks, stick attacks, defence against garotting, bottle attacks, awareness and other martial arts material. You can choose what you would
like him to teach.
Gary is the author of several books and martial arts manuals and has 38 years of continuous training and experience. He has been a member of the AMAA for over 20 years.
Dont miss out on this opportunity to train with one of the AMAA's highest ranked Yudansha. Contact the Secretary,
Andrew Payne, or the President, Barrie Revell, if you would like to attend any of Gary's seminars. Watch this space for
more details.
Grading Committee (3rd May 2008)
Congratulations to Roy Fuller on his new seat on the A.M.A.A. Grading Committee. Way to go Roy.
(3rd May 2008)
Congratulations to Ray Potterat on being promoted by the Grading Panel on 3rd May 2008 from 5th Degree to 6th Degree black belt. Ray was also assessed for
recognition of the title of "Jo-Si Sifu" which means Founder. Ray is the founder of his own kung fu style called Jik Cheung Kung Fu.
This translates as "Vertical Fist Kung Fu." Ray has the strong support of his two Instructors Bruce Jordan and Amedeo Cella (both 3rd degree black belts in
the system).
Regards to all,
Gary Simpson
Inter-Club Competitions (3rd May 2008)
Well the third Inter-Club Competitions were held today....Tatakai just seems to be keeping an edge on the others but the competition is fierce to say the least.
Find out who will be battling it out for placing's in the finals. There is only quarters of points between most competitors.
Individual scores will be posted on the appropriate page and the
aggregate scores on it's page. From these you will be able to figure out who is competing against who
in the final.
Then we will have to wait until the presentation night to find out the final placings.
Gradings (3rd May 2008
The A.M.A.A. Grading Committee Promoted Ray Potterat to 6th degree, Naomi Higgs to Nidan and Ian Giurcco to Nidan.
Congratulations to all....Please let us know how you feel about it as Naomi has. Pictures would be nice to....Again congratulations.
Ray with Bruce Jordan
Footnote: Ray must have thought he was being investigated by the FBI....Special Agent Gary Simpson was put on the case....well to be the devils advocate I guess and
try his best to find reasons we shouldn't promote Ray. As you can see Ray stood up to scrutiny as founder of his own style as well as the number of years he has been training is more than
worthy of being a 6th degree black belt. It will be easier next time now we have all the background on Ray.
Well the Nin Tai Karate grading was much easier. Their Sensei nominated them, they fit all the criteria for Nidan and we went along and watched them do their thing,
which they did very well.
With the loss of three founding members and their respective knowledge of member clubs people asking for gradings will be investigated very thoroughly if their lineage
is not already known to the grading committee members.
Nin Tai already knows this as Peter and Damien have done there respective gradings but must wait until July 2008 for them to come into effect....but as Martial Artists
we know all about patience, don't we guys.
My Thoughts on my Grading (3 May 2008)
By Naomi Higgs
April 27th 2008 saw the grading of a number of
senior students of Nin Tai Karate. I was one of those gradees grading from shodan to nidan. The grading was such that the senior instructors of Nin Tai Karate Renshi Peter Phillips (2nd
dan AMAA and 4th dan Shin Gi Tai) and Tashi Damien Seidel (2nd Dan AMAA 3rd dan Shin Gi Tai) would determine rank promotion under the Nin Tai banner and the AMAA grading committee
attended to determine rank promotion of an AMAA endorsed nidan.
I can remember not long after grading to
my shodan being told by one of the senior instructors that shodan is really like an undergraduate degree, a time where you learn the nuts and bolts, the basics if you will. The ranks after that
are more like the post graduate degree where it is more about applying what you know, looking deeper into what you know and developing a greater understanding of what you do. That has certainly
been the case for me almost seemingly finding out what I don’t know and have yet to learn as opposed to what I do know.
Whilst what the AMAA grading committee attended on the day was my “official nidan grading”, it was really part of a much larger picture that looked at my overall development in karate since my
shodan grading. There was much that counted toward the rank promotion that was assessed by the Nin Tai senior sensei prior to that day, including assessment of my teaching in the dojo.
As always seems to be the case with gradings, nerves rear their ugly head and we all just seem to over think things! I’m not sure if it was the fact the AMAA
grading committee were there, or the fact I was almost 3 years older and the other side of 40 compared to the last time I graded or a combination of both but I sure felt the nerves at this
grading!
The grading included kata, bunkai demonstrations, board breaking and kumite. It was a jammed
pack 2 hours which seemed to just fly by. As often seems to be the case with gradings, there are some things that perhaps I have done better on another day, than I did on the day of the grading,
but ultimately all anyone can give is 100% to the day and leave nothing left in the tank at the end. If you leave it all out there on the dojo floor, you can’t ask more of yourself than that,
100% on the day is all that you can give.
Grading alongside some of our senior students that I also
teach was a humbling experience. Your students get to see you in action warts and all and realise both what you are capable of and equally that you too are fallible and can screw up just like
them! It was also incredibly heartening to have members of the dojo brave a chilly Sunday morning to come out and support us on the day of our grading. Their support and well wishes were most
appreciated.
At the end of the grading, President Barrie addressed the group and left us with some words
of encouragement and support. All the members of the grading committee were very encouraging and generous with their congratulations after the grading.
Of course it would be remiss for any article written about my nidan grading not to thank the club’s senior instructors Peter Phillips and Damien Seidel. It is the
years of commitment and dedication both to the club and to me as a student of theirs, which has seen me successfully attain the rank of nidan. Their passion for karate both in their own
training, and in their dedication to the continued improvement of our club is truly inspirational and we (Ian and I) as newly graded nidans are very fortunate to have them both. We are fortunate
that we can continue learning from them and their experience and equally to have them on which to model ourselves and our roles as instructors within Nin Tai Karate.
Redman Crosby
(April 2008)
Zen Suro Kirisuto Nature Dojo
was held this morning at Hallett Cove reserve.
We once again all had a fantastic time, concentrating this morning on
Absuchi Kata and cognitive meditation, using the Forebrain and Midbrain areas of the human nervous system as a vehicle to create through the sound of Nam Myo-Ho Rengai Kyo.
We are at the moment creating a two day retreat for advanced Kata and meditation with Z.S.K. in the ancient Hallett Cove area south of Adelaide, some
time in June. Interstate guests are most welcome.
Accomodation will be advised, whether private or group for this weekend.
I would like to welcome on board a senior instructor for
Z.S.K., from Hobart,
Vince Staggard, who is an Absuchi and Tai Chi / Qi Gong master.
Vince has studied the wisdom of Absuchi
for many years with me since 1988.
Our next Zen Suru Kirisuto
Nature Dojo will be
held from the Morialta Falls car park, Sunday May the
11th at 7.30am . The picnic area will be ideal, if it
is raining we will walk to the big cave on the main trail. Please bring your storm sticks if it is raining, as well as mat / cushion and water.
Lessons are $10, if you wish to register for Z.S.K.,
... A $50 fee will include one years registration into
Z.S.K., a 100 page plus Dojo and retreat manual and your right to wear the club Ghi and badge.
You may just want to visit for particular events which is what we also encourage.
............ Dorsi
.................Kyoshi Redman - Sugyhowa
Thankyou to Jessy W, for taking photo's and participating in our Dojo. ...... welcome.
Mr Vince Staggard and Red at Hobart airport April 2008
Kyoshi Redman with Ruth and Isabel .... Absuchi Breath Kata
"Old man with the 'Jo'� ....... Absuchi Kata
