YKI Newsletter 2013Q32013
In this issue:
Upcoming Events
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Dojo News
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2 YKI Tournament Standings
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Photos
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Event Schedule
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1:00 to 4:00 pm Suncoast Yoshukai
James P. Gills Family YMCA 8411 Photonics Drive
New Port Richey, Florida (727) 375-9622
For more information: Mike Mendelson (727) 376-1760
[email protected]
Yoshukai Karate International would like to thank everyone who
supported this year’s Tai Kai (summer camp) either in person or in
sprit. The camp was a great success thanks to all of you. We have
already started planning next year’s event. We would especially
like to thank those of you that came early and stayed after the
camp to help out. Your assistance took a lot of pressure off Mrs.
McClernan who devotes countless hours of her time to coordinate
this event each year.
We would also like to thank everyone who supported the Bamboo Dojo
Invitational Tournament in August. This was the 20th Anniversary of
the Mr. Matthews’ tournament and the official kick-off for the
Yoshukai Tournament Circuit. The circuit consists of 4 tournaments,
2 Yoshukai tournaments (Bamboo Dojo Invitational sponsored by Mr.
Matthews and Port Orange Yoshukai sponsored by Mr. Myers) and 2
Goju tournaments (“The Battle of the Ridge” in Lake Wales and Mr.
Bill Wahne’s tournament in Palm Bay). For those of you not
competing in the circuit, YKI could still use your support at the
tournaments as timekeepers, scorekeepers and judges. Your support
would be greatly appreciated both by the organization as well as
the sponsoring dojos.
Photos of the 2013 Tai Kai and the Bamboo Dojo Tournament have been
posted on the YKI website under the ‘PHOTOS’ link. We’ve included
just a sample in this issue of the newsletter. Please visit the
website and take a look!
Our next event is a weapons training in New Port Richey on October
19th, 2013. The focus will be on bo, sai, tonfa, and nunchaku. Hope
to see you there!
Pre-test Training November 16, 2013
1:00 to 4:00 pm The Bamboo Dojo
2111 - 14th Ave Vero Beach, Florida
(772) 770-2491 For more information:
John Matthews (772) 234-1512
[email protected]
February 2, 2013 Cross Training TYKI Dojo
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM TYKI Dojo
Sears Town Mall 3550 S. Washington
Ave.
Titusville, FL For more information:
Ricky Copeland (321) 794-2789 Alan Drysdale (321) 269-2394
1:00 to 4:00 pm TYKI Dojo
Sears Town Mall 3550 S. Washington Ave.
Titusville, Florida For more information:
Ricky Copeland (321) 794-2789
[email protected]
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Yoshukai Karate International is proud to announce the promotion of
Michael H. McClernan, Kyoshi to the rank of Hachi Dan (8th
Dan).
McClernan Sensei was promoted on Friday evening, July 19th, 2013
during a presentation ceremony held at the 2013 Tai Kai. The event
was sanctified by a joint proclamation of the Yoshukai Karate
International Testing Board recognizing McClernan Sensei for his
outstanding leadership and dedication to the Yoshukai Karate
International organization. During the ceremony, McClernan Sensei
was presented with a beautiful handcrafted kakijiku (hanging
scroll), a unique piece of artwork commissioned in Japan by a local
artisan. The kakijiku is constructed entirely by hand of silk
brocade and fine paper and features a hand painted calligraphy
inscription (in kanji) that reads:
In addition, the board presented McClernan Sensei with a set of
handcrafted hanko stamps from Japan displaying his name and rank in
Japanese kanji. Fellow board members also presented several other
unique gifts. Mr. Tiger Moore, long-time friend and colleague
presented a rare antique
hanko stamp. On behalf of the Titusville Dojo, Mr. Copeland and Ms.
Farrell presented a beautiful granite stone engraved with the
Yoshukai Karate International symbols and Mr. John Matthews
presented a wonderful wishing bowl on behalf of the Bamboo Dojo.
And finally, Mr.
Bob Bush presented a vintage bottle of Bushmills “Black Bush” and
Mr. John Alford and Mr. Pat Fletcher presented finely handcrafted
whiskey.
Michael H. McClernan, Kyoshi, 8th Dan
In deep appreciat ion for your outstanding leadership and
dedication so generously given in
support of Yoshukai Karate Internat ional
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1st Dan Jay Holland
Rayna Herringdine Kaila Kelly
3rd Dan Lara Drondoski
Michael Pienciak Lincoln Seiffert
4th Dan Jason Herringdine
6th Dan Eddie Machen
8th Dan Michael McClernan
Yoshukai Karate International is proud to announce the promotion of
Mr. Eddie Machen to 6th Dan. Mr. Machen was recently appointed a
position on the Yoshukai Karate International Board of
Directors.
Mr. Machen started training in the mid 1970’s with Mr. Randy Caine
at the Sylacauga Karate School. Before he began studying martial
arts, Mr. Machen actually had the blind luck of meeting Yamamoto
Sensei while he was visiting the Sylacauga Karate dojo. Mr. Machen
had stopped by to observe the class and was leaning up against the
wall with his arms crossed. Yamamoto Sensei walked over to him,
slammed a forearm into his chest and said, “do not cross your arms
- you get hit!" It made such an impression on Mr. Machen that he
joined the class. He trained off and on for several years before
making brown belt in late 80s and
then black belt in the early 90’s. Shortly after receiving his
black belt, Mr. Machen took over the Sylacauga Karate School when
Mr. Randy Caine relocated to Texas. Mr. Machen operated the
Sylacauga Karate School for 20 years before passing it on to his
top students and is a tremendous asset to our organization.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Yoshukai Karate International Board of Directors would like to
extend a special THANK YOU to Mr. Rick Polland Sensei (Maryland)
for his expertise and assistance with the procurement of the
kakijiku that was presented to McClernan Sensei during his
promotion ceremony. Mr. Polland is the owner of the SwordStore.com
and represents many of the finest smiths (Toshyo) and artisans of
swords and iaito in Japan today. The SwordStore.com also provides
sword restoration services and a full range of products for both
the martial artist and the collector. They are committed to
providing uncompromising integrity, thoroughness to detail and to
selling only the best equipment available. Mr. Polland has also
been studying various budo since 1968 and iaido and jodo since
1974. He is one of the leading jodo experts in the United States.
Visit the SwordStore (www.swordstore.com) on the web to learn more
about their products and services.
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On Saturday, July 20th, 2013, Mike Foster Sensei and his family
made a special guest appearance at the 2013 Tai Kai. Foster Sensei
is the founder of the Yoshukai International Karate Association
(YIKA) and is credited for bringing Yoshukai Karate to the United
States.
Foster Sensei began his training during the late 1950’s at the
Itazuke Air Force base in Japan. He later received senior rank from
Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose and Mamorou Yamamoto in the mid 1960’s. In
1966 through 1969 he was the undefeated United States Karate kumite
champion. In the mid 1970’s, Foster Sensei established the Yoshukai
International Karate Association (YIKA). The association would
later grow to include portions of the United States, Canada,
Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. In 1990, Mr. Foster
formed the Yoshukai International Karate Association’s testing
board to provide a standardized system for ranking dan grades. The
board’s Executive Director, Michael H. McClernan along with a
testing board consisting of senior dan grades worked together to
establish the kata and kumite standards currently in effect today.
After twenty- seven years of holding the rank of 7th Dan, Sensei
Foster was promoted to the rank of Ku Dan (9th degree black belt)
and given the title of Hanshi (Master Instructor) at a ceremony on
May 17, 2003 in Titusville FL. The rank and title were bestowed by
the Shihan and Renshi classes of Mike Foster's Yoshukai
International Karate Association.
Yoshukai International Karate Association is a direct descendant of
Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose (Chito-Ryu). Foster Sensei trained with
Mamorou Yamamoto Sensei under Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose and is
celebrated for taking that knowledge and evolving the art with his
own personal style. In 2008, the testing board established Yoshukai
Karate International (YKI), a “not-for-profit” corporation whose
mission is to preserve and promote the history and traditions of
Yoshukai Karate while maintaining the highest standards of
integrity, family values and the fair and equitable treatment of
all members. As we continue on our journey we are building on the
works of the great masters who have come before us.
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Division Place Total Points Name
Dojo Age Belt Kata Kumite
Kobudo
CJ Eiswerth Vero Beach 8 yrs
Green 1st 1st 1st 11 Isis
le-Tolbert Vero Beach 10 yrs
(F) Green 1st 1st 1st 11
Parker Bledsoe Port Orange 11
yrs Brown 1st 1st 1st 11
Jeremy Crawford Port Orange Adult
Brown 1st 2nd 1st 10
Ricky Knight Titusville Adult
Brown 2nd 1st 2nd
9 John Alford West Palm Bch
Executive Black 2nd 1st 3rd
8 Anna Kelly Port Orange
Adult (F) Black 3rd 1st
3rd 7 Annie Wormus West
Palm Bch 13 yrs (F) Green
3rd 1st 3rd 7
Katelyn Stiles Titusville 16 yrs
(F) Brown 2nd 2nd
3rd 7 Bradley Scott Vero
Beach 11 yrs Brown 3rd
2nd 3rd 6 Kyle
Sellers Titusville 16 yrs Brown
2nd 2nd 6
Mai Lin O'Malley West Palm Bch
16 yrs (F) Brown 3rd
3rd 2nd 6 Tien Bao O'Malley
West Palm Bch 13 yrs Green
2nd 2nd 6 Catherine
Cousino Vero Beach 5 yrs
White 1st 5
Daniel Dudas Port Orange 13 yrs
Yellow 2nd 3rd 5
Everett Pierce Vero Beach 8
yrs White 1st
5 Gabriel Braseur West Palm
Bch 9 yrs Green 1st
5 Mike Mendelson New Port
Richey Executive Black
1st 5 Monica Saumweber
West Palm Bch Adult (F)
Green 3rd 2nd 5 Scott
Spicoli Vero Beach 12 yrs
Brown 2nd 3rd 5
John Mitchell West Palm Bch
Adlt Brown 2nd 4 Kaila
Kelly Vero Beach 16 yrs (F)
Black 2nd 4
Quintin Pierce Vero Beach 9 yrs
Yellow 3rd 3rd
4 Robert Schattie Port
Orange 15 yrs Brown
2nd 4 Hunter Schattie Port
Orange 14 (F) Green
3rd 3 Jeff Braseur
West Palm Bch Adult Brown
2 Joseph Cosme Vero Beach
13 yrs Green
2 Michael Wright Port
Orange White
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Bamboo Dojo Tournament Results
Rules: Two (2) points are awarded
for participating in the Bamboo
Dojo Invitational (sponsored by Mr.
John Matthews) and the Port
Orange Yoshukai Invitational (sponsored
by Mr. Mike Myers). One (1)
point will be awarded for
participating in the “The Battle
of the Ridge” (sponsored by
Mr. Larry Mabson) and the Palm
Bay Invitational (sponsored by Mr.
Bill Wahne). In addition, if
your YKI dojo is located
outside the state of Florida,
one (1) point will be given for
any recognized tournament that the
student participates in with four
tournaments maximum. The competitor
will also be awarded three (3)
points for 1st place, 2 points
for 2nd place and 1 point
for 3rd place in any category
or division. The sum of
all points will be added up
and will determine the students’
overall place in the circuit
and medals will be awarded at
next year’s Summer camp. Those
students completing all four
tournaments including the two YKI
sponsored events will also be
awarded a shoulder patch to
designate them as a YKI
tournament competitor.
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October 19, 2013 Weapons Training
1:00 to 4:00 PM Suncoast
Yoshukai Martial Arts James P.
Gills YMCA, 8411 Photonics Drive
New Port Richey, FL (727)
375-9622 For more information:
Mike Mendelson (727) 376-1760
[email protected] November 16,
2013 Pre-test Kata and Kumite
Training 1:00 to 4:00 PM The
Bamboo Dojo (open to all YKI
members) 2111 – 14th Ave
Vero Beach, FL For more
information: John Matthews (772)
770-2491
[email protected]
January 11, 2014 Winter Testing
TYKI Dojo Sears Town Mall,
3550 S. Washington Ave.
Titusville, FL For more information:
Ricky Copeland (321) 794-2789
[email protected] February 8,
2014 Karate/Aikido Cross Training
1:00 to 4:00 PM TYKI
Dojo Sears Town Mall, 3550 S.
Washington Ave. Titusville, FL For
more information: Ricky Copeland
(321) 794-2789
[email protected]
March 1, 2014 Spring
Testing/Training Sylacauga Karate
School 30 N. Norton Ave
Sylacauga, AL For more information:
Ben Cleveland (256) 267-9482
[email protected]
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March 29, 2014 Battle of the
Ridge Tournament 2nd Event of
the 1st Annual YKI Tournament
Circuit Sponsored by Main Street
Dojo of Winter Haven
Tournament will be held in Lake
Wales, FL Please check website
for updated information
April, 2014 – TBA* May
(TBA*), 2014 Randy Gettings Memorial
Beach Training Frank Rendon
Park, 2705 S. Atlantic Ave
Daytona Beach Shores, FL For more
information: Mike Myer
(
[email protected]) May (TBA*),
2014 Port Orange Invitational
Tournament 3rd Event of the 1st
Annual YKI Circuit Port
Orange/Holly Hill Dojo, 7501 City
Center Port Orange, FL For
more information: Mike Myer
(
[email protected])
June (TBA*), 2014 Pre test
Kata and Kumite Training
(open to all YKI members)
Location, date and times TBA
June (TBA*), 2014 Palm Bay
Goju Tournament 4th Event of
the 1st Annual YKI Circuit
Sponsored by Palm Bay Goju
July 24-27 2014 Tai
Kai 2014 Summer Camp Webber
International University 1201 N.
Scenic Hwy, Babson Park, FL
For more information: Christina McClernan
(352) 262-8376
[email protected]
August 16, 2014 Bamboo Dojo
Tournament 1st Event of the
2nd Annual YKI Circuit Vero
Beach Heritage Center 2140 –
14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL For
more information: John Matthews
(772) 770-2491
[email protected]
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www.the bamboodojo.com
Lee’s Martial Arts Academy http://www.yoshukaikarate.net
Port Orange YMCA
[email protected]
Golden Isles YMCA
[email protected]
GERMANY Yoshukai Essen http://i-defense.de/
Wellington Dojo
[email protected]
www.korusportsacademy.com
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