Karate Christchurch – Jitsuei Kai Karate Do

December 2012

Hi Everyone,

Club Championships – Sunday 17 March
These were held in the Medbury School auditorium with about 30 members taking part. It was great to see a dozen karate-ka aged 6-10 years giving kumite competition a go for the first time. They have taken the first step up the ladder and will have the benefit of experience when they compete in official tournaments over the coming months. They also had the benefit of seeing 3 club members who are members of the New Zealand Karate team in action (Adriana Nicolaie and Reid & Nadia Edmond). They have seen first-hand the standard required to reach national level, hopefully they were inspired!

Shihan Duane (National Coach and Selector) Training

Saturday 13th April

10am to 4.30pm

Roydvale School

For green belt and up.
Cost - $20.00 for one session, $30.00 for full day.

Grading – This Weekend (6-7 April)
Training for all those grading will be held at the Honbu 464 Tuam st on Saturday with grading on Sunday. See the information available here.

New Zealand Open – 27/28 April + Training Camp 29/30 April – Pioneer Stadium, Christchurch
We are fortunate each year to have the NZ Open (one of the two national events) in our home town. The competition is open to all students, regardless of age, belt or experience. All students from Jitsuei Kai are encouraged to take part – they will be well supported by our coaches and senior members. Our club always does well at this event, from under 8 all the way up to open grade. It will be great to see as many of you there as possible. The champs are followed by a two day training camp which again is open to all students. Entry forms for both are available here and here.

National Championships – Funding
The nationals are a still while away( Porirua – 20/23 July) but the JKF Goju Kai NZ Association has already applied for funding for airfares and accommodation. Please DO NOT book flights or accommodation if you wish to take advantage of any funding we receive as the funding organisations will not reimburse us for items that have already been paid. We achieved 100% funding last year and are confident of achieving it this year. I will inform everyone by newsletter as soon as funding is confirmed.

World Cadet and Junior Champs – Guadalajara, Spain – 7-10 November
For those interested in competing at this level, please see the information here.

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

December 2012

Hi Everyone,

Firstly, congratulations to all those who took part in the JKF Goju Kai Australian Champs last weekend. It was a great showing from the club especially since it was the first time most of our competitors had taken part in an international competition. Results were as follows:

Felicity Snowdon	Gold	Kumite
Noah Thiele	Bronze	Kata under 18
Albi Anderson	Bronze Silver Gold	Kata jnr high Kata under 14 Kumite under 14
Matthew Todd	Bronze Silver	Kata kyu 1-4 Kumite under 12
Nadia Edmond	Silver Silver	Kata under 14 Kumite under 14
Lindsay Thomas	Gold Silver	Kata 40+ Kata mens open
Adriana Nicolaie	Gold Gold Gold	Kata 11+ Kata under 18 Kumite under 14

Well done to Aiden Batt and Eli Vivian-Neal who also took part and to George Sensei who was awarded 4th Dan!! Many thanks to Pat, George and Lindsay Sensei, the parents that went and especially Jurgen Thiele who coordinated the accommodation and transport and supplied the photos.

Garage Sale this Saturday (tomorrow!) 9.30 – 1.30 in Lyttelton
This is to raise funds for the Association so we can support students attending competitions out of town (like the one above). It’s low key and good fun, if anyone is able to lend a hand for a couple of hours please contact Nicola Neill nik.dave@xtra.co.nz 0277 684 580

Likewise there is also one on 30th March (Easter). If you can help with this please contact Jan Paterson janpaterson@xtra.co.nz

Club Championships – Sunday 17 March
Venue: The Medbury Centre at Medbury School (To be confirmed)
Start time: 09:00am
Entry fee: $20:00
Entries close on 13th March 2013

These championships are a great opportunity for all karate ka training under Pat, George and Dean Sensei to get experience competing in a competition. Competitors will be matched with students of a similar age and standard. The bouts will be refereed by our senior karate ka. Please see the entry form here.

Canterbury Westland Training
The aim of this training is to make Canterbury / Westland a stronger karate region and to develop a strong team spirit amongst all our students who are interested in competing. It’s open to all students regardless of their grade.

The students will be asked to make a gold coin donation which will be given to the club hosting the session.

There are 11 sessions detailed below, the first training is this Sunday. Note that some of the dates clash with our own club events in which case the club events take priority.

Shihan Duane Monk (national coach and selector) will be taking 3 training sessions for this year. These sessions will incur a fee of $20 for one session or $30 full day training.

Canterbury Training Sessions
Cost – Gold Coin Donation

Date	Time	Location
Sunday 10th March	1pm to 3pm	Roydvale School
Sunday 7th April	1pm to 3pm	Same weekend as our grading
Sunday 5th May	1pm to 3pm
Sunday 26th May	1pm to 3pm	Same weekend as Glentui training camp
Sunday 16th June	1pm to 3pm
Sunday 7th July	1pm to 3pm	Same weekend as our grading
Sunday 14th July	1pm to 3pm

Shihan Duane Trainings
Cost - $20.00 for one session, $30.00 for full day.

Date	Time	Location
Sunday 17th March		Same weekend as our club champs
Saturday 13th April	10am to 4.30pm	TBC
Saturday 22nd June	10am to 4.30pm	TBC

Karate for the 2020 Olympics
There are at least 4 members of our club who aspire to represent New Zealand at the Olympic Games. This will only be possible if karate is selected as an Olympic sport. To show your support please logon to the sites below and play your part in getting the K on the way!

One vote for Karate to be in the 2020 Olympic Games:
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/poll/_/id/4931/wrestling-olympics#top

The K is on the Way Karate 2020 | official site
http://www.thekisontheway.com/

The K is on the Way Karate 2020 | official facebook campaign
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-K-is-on-the-Way-Karate-2020/208276182623972

World Karate Federation | official facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Karate-Federation/137957289677388

[4] World Karate Federation | official twitter account
https://twitter.com/wkf_tweet

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

December 2012

Hi Everyone,

This is the last newsletter for 2012. It’s been a very successful year for the club, both competition wise (with a swag of medals from tournaments) and participation wise (full classes in all the dojos and fantastic turnouts at the gradings). On behalf of the Association I’d like to thank Pat, Dean, George and Heather Sensei for their commitment and skill in training our young karate ka and all the parents who have chosen to support their children in doing karate at the club. In 2013 we will go from strength to strength!

Gee, 2013 is rocketing along already and the first event for the year is almost here:

Club BBQ
When: 12 noon this Sunday (24 Feb)
Where: Spencer Park, Lower Styx Rd. Look for the balloons.
Who: All students and their families from Tuam St, Lyttelton, Redcliffs, Medbury and Cathedral Grammer Dojos are welcome! A special welcome to those new to the club.
Bring: There is a gas BBQ, bring food, drink, chairs, rugs. Also togs, towel, water gun/ pistols and dry clothes for the kids.
Why: It’s a fun afternoon and a chance to get to know other members of the club, we look forward to seeing you there!

Calendar
The calendar for the rest of the year is on the club’s can be found here

Funding for Nationals, Porirua, 20/21 July
The nationals are some time away but the Association will be making grant applications for airfares and accommodation well in advance. It’s important that students wishing to attend do not make their own reservations if they wish to be covered by the grants because the funding bodies will not cover expenses that have been incurred prior to the grant being awarded. As in previous years we will try to get everyone booked into the same motel so we can keep the team and their families together. If you are interested in attending, please contact Monique Edmond moniqueedmond@yahoo.com by 28 February. Expressing your interest does not commit you to attending but will help us determine numbers for the grant applications.

Shoes
PLEASE ensure students wear footwear to and from the dojo. This helps keep the mats clean and in good condition.

Hamilton Open
If anyone is interested the information and entry form for the Hamilton Open 24th March are here for download.

Association Subs – Now due!
The JKF Goju Kai NZ Association is run by a small group of dedicated parents and senseis who support the Jitsuei Kai Karate Club with fundraising and grant applications. It is a separate legal entity to Shi Sei Kan, the business of Sensei Pat. The Association has been successful in raising a significant amount of money for the club over the last 3 years for equipment, training camps, travel and accommodation at the national championships and the lease at 464 Tuam St. All students must be a paid up member of the Association to train under Pat, George or Dean Sensei or be able to participate in gradings. If you have not already paid your subs ($20 under 16 years old, $25 for 16 years and over), please follow the payment instructions on the membership form here.

Karate 2020 needs our support. Back the Olympic Bid giving them a like on Facebook!!

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

December 2012

Hi Everyone,

This is the last newsletter for 2012. It’s been a very successful year for the club, both competition wise (with a swag of medals from tournaments) and participation wise (full classes in all the dojos and fantastic turnouts at the gradings). On behalf of the Association I’d like to thank Pat, Dean, George and Heather Sensei for their commitment and skill in training our young karate ka and all the parents who have chosen to support their children in doing karate at the club. In 2013 we will go from strength to strength!

Beach Training - Corsair Bay

Well, it was more like park training as a heat wave meant there were too many people on the beach. Great to see plenty of youngsters attending this and thanks to some of the older karate ka for helping out. We all enjoyed a dip in the sea and a bbq (including Liviu’s famous Romanian sausages) afterwards.

Grading Weekend

Congratulations to all those who graded this term and especially to Attica Kenton–Dau who attained his shodan (that’s Attica in the foreground).

Prize Giving
After the grading there was the presentation of the Association’s Karate Ka of the Year Awards. These were decided by Senseis Pat, Dean and George who took the following criteria into account:

Embodies the club’s spirit and that of karate-do
Practices their karate with commitment and enthusiasm
Regularly attends trainings and gradings
Assists with trainings and gradings
Competes in competitions
Is successful in competitions
Participates in the Association’s fund raising activities

Congratulation to this year’s winners who are:

Mens 16+	Connor Aldridge
Boys Under 16	Reid Edmond
Boys Under 11	Aiden Batt
Women 16+	Sophie Savill
Girls Under 16	Adriana Nicolaie
Girls Under 11	Felicity Snowdon
Outstanding Athlete	Sophie Savill
Most Improved Men	Attica Kenton-Dau
Most Improved Women	Eli Vivian-Neill
Contribution to the Club	Dean Wiseman

Calendar
Adult and Children’s classes at Honbu and Lyttelton are finished for the year.
Adult classes will recommence on Jan 8th.
Junior classes will recommence the week school restarts.
The calendar for next year can be downloaded here. If you misplace this you can always check out the club’s calendar of events on the club’s found here.

Holiday Program
This is the second last week of the holidays and is a great way to get the kids out of your hair for 4 days :). They are for all grades – some excellent concerted training for the younger karate ka (you will notice a big difference in their confidence and coordination) and for the more advanced karate ka as well (only 5 weeks from then until the Australian JKF Goju Kai Championships – see below.)

Australian JKF Goju Kai Championships – Brisbane 1-3 March
Pat Sensei is very excited to be taking a strong team to these championships in order to show them how it’s done! This is a fantastic event to introduce players to the international arena of competition in a friendly environment and there are already 11 karate ka who have expressed interest. Forms are here:

Jürgen Thiele (Noah’s dad) is kindly co-ordinating accommodation at the Cleveland Motor Inn www.clevelandmotorinn.com.au The costs are AU$40-70 per person per night depending on the configuration of the rooms. Please let Jürgen know by 31 December if you would like to take advantage of this.

We will all look to travel on the same flights. Please book these directly:
CHC-BNE, 28FEB13, NZ7927 (Virgin AU), 16.00h / 16.50h (no, sorry, not a 50 minutes flight).
BNE-CHC, 04MAR13, NZ7928 (Virgin again), 08.30h / 14.55h (so no school that day).

A final word from Pat Sensei
It has been a very successful year for the club. There has been fantastic participation by a growing pool of young players attending the annual camp and the regional, national and international events. Another area of participation which is growing is the parent support. The amazing successes of our athletes is outstanding, considering what has happened to many over the last two and half years This all makes me a very proud and happy :).

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

November 2012

Hi Everyone,

Maekawa Sensei Visit
This was a huge success. All Maekawa Sensei’s seminars were well attended and he was very impressed with the attitude and commitment of our karate-ka. A number of students told me they learned heaps, including muscles they never knew they had! Thanks to Lindsey Thomas, Dean Wiseman, George Glausiuss, Heather Cooper and Joe McGregor Sensei for assisting with the training.

Shodan Grading
While he was here Maekawa Sensei assessed 3 karate-ka for their black belts. Congratulations to Jade Taylor and Chantelle Chiles on obtaining shodan (first dan) and to Adriana Nicolaie for gaining Nidan (2nd dan).

Sunday 2nd December - Beach Training
Corsair Bay: Lyttelton
Time: 1pm until you wish to leave.

A fun day at the Beach. There will be some training together with members from all our clubs. Then a BBQ.
Bring your karate suit, swimwear, footwear, portable bbq if you have one. All the goodies you wish to eat and drink and anything you wish to play with such as softball and bat.
We will have most of our senior instructors attending so training will be fun. Children bring your parents please. Parents you are more than welcome to join in on the training.

8/9 Grading Weekend and Prize Giving
The grading is for all grades, see the info here. Afterwards we will be presenting the karate-ka of the year awards. Everyone is invited to attend and see who the standout students have been this year.

1-3 March 2013 - JKF Gojukai Tournament - Brisbane
This is a fantastic event to introduce players to the international arena of competition. Pat Sensei is trying to get homestays for any children who wish to go. So far Noah, Attica, Adriana and Eli are interested and Lindsay is confirmed. We want to have a strong team to show the Aussies what is what! See the registration forms and for more information click here.

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

October 2012

Hi Everyone,

Otago Southland / Championships
We had 12 competitors compete in this competition in Cromwell over Labour Weekend. I was hoping to include the results but they haven’t been distributed yet. Rest assured the team acquitted itself well with plenty of medals won. We had a fun BBQ after the competition at Rebecca Dobson’s house – the music came on and there was plenty of dancing and general horsing around.

28 October – Club Champs - CANCELLED
The club champs were going to be this weekend but they have been cancelled.

3 November – Garage Sale – Lyttelton
This is a fund raising event for the club and we are asking for helpers. It’s a relaxed and interesting way to support the club, if you would like to help out for a couple of hours please contact Michelle Taylor at gramich@xtra.co.nz

20-24 November - Maekawa Sensei Visit,
The JKF Goju-Kai NZ Association is proud to host a visit by Maekawa Sensei, who will be in Christchurch from 20th of November until 24th November. All members will have the chance to attend seminars being held by him. Maekawa Sensei is held in very high regard by his peers in Japan, also by our extended international family membership. His knowledge of Goju-Ryu Karate-Do is vast and he has much to offer. Do not waste the chance to train with him. Maekawa Sensei will be assisted by: Pat McGregor Sensei 7th Dan Dean Wiseman Sensei 5th Dan Lindsay Thomas Sensei 5th Dan.

The program is as follows:

Tuesday	4pm - 5pm Children 5-12 yrs all levels 6pm - 8pm 13yrs and over all levels
Wednesday	4pm - 5:30pm Children 5-12yrs all levels 6 pm - 8pm 13yrs and over all levels
Thursday	4pm - 5:30pm Children 5-12yrs all levels 6pm - 8pm 13yrs and over all levels
Seminar fee	$20:00per session or $50:00 for all three sessions.

2nd December - Beach Training, 1pm-5pm
There will be a Sunday beach training and BBQ at Corsair Bay. All families are invited. More information to follow.

8/9 Grading Weekend
For all grades.

And then you can have a nice long break over Christmas!

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

August 2012

Hi Everyone,

Firstly Congratulations to Dean Sensei and his partner Stephanie on the birth of their baby boy Barney! Barney was a bit late in arriving however I have it from a reliable source he was just getting in a few more Yoko Geri before he arrived :).

September School Holidays.
There is no school holiday programme these holidays as Sensei Pat is recovering from his hip operation however evening classes will continue as normal at 464 Tuam street. These will be taken by Dean and George Sensei, Senpai Sophie and a number of other black belts. There will be no training over the holidays at the Lyttelton, Cathedral Grammer or Medbury dojos but you are most welcome to come train at Tuam St. For the timetable click here.

Oceania Championships, Sydney
Wow! What fantastic results from our karate ka who represented New Zealand at the Oceania Karate Championships in Sydney two weekends ago:

Adriana Nicolaie - Gold kumite girls 12-13yrs 50+kg, Silver kumite team 10-13yrs mixed, bronze kata girls 12-13yrs
Sophie Savill - Gold women’s 68+ kg, silver women’s open, bronze women’s teams
Reid Edmond - Gold kumite boys 12-13 under 55kg, Silver kumite team 10-13yrs mixed
Nadia Edmond - Bronze kumite girls 12-13 under 50kg
Connor Aldridge - Bronze kumite Male under 75kg

Their results were achieved through hard training and smart fighting. Congratulations to them and Caitlin Aldridge the other team member on these magnificent achievements. You can read more about them in the Youth Sport section of today’s Press.

George Sensei also advanced to the next Oceania coaching level. The NZ team was on fire, winning 35 golds to Australia’s 31, with only half the number of competitors.

21 October – Otago Championships
We have 11 competitors so far going down for this competition over Labour Weekend. Competitors and families are organising their own accommodation and transport however we will all be getting together on Sunday evening for drinks and dinner. The competition entry form is available here. Entries need to be in by 17 October.

28 October – Club Champs
Entry forms will be emailed and handed out the first week of term The emphasis is on giving younger, less experienced karate-ka an opportunity to get some experience at competition in a supportive, friendly environment. There are trophies at stake but fun, involvement and learning are the main focus. For example some of our senior students will be refereeing. The champs are open to all Jitsuei Kai karate-ka i.e. Lyttelton, Medbury, Cathedral Grammar and Tuam St dojos.

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

August 2012

Hi Everyone,

This email is to advise of upcoming events:

8/9 September - Grading.
This is earlier than previously advertised as Pat Sensei has a hip operation on 12 September and will be out of action for a few weeks. A bulletin confirming revised classes will be sent nearer the time.

15/16 September - Oceania Championships, Sydney
All the best to Adriana, Sophie, Caitlin, Connor, Reid and Nadia who are representing NZ at these championships. They have all been training hard (including mornings before school/ varsity) so will be in the best possible shape. George Sensei is attending as an official referee and Dean Sensei as an assistant team coach.

21 October – Otago Championships
These are getting bigger every year and we will be sending a team down again. It's a great starter competition for new karate-ka so if your child wants to give competition a go this is a fun one to start with. The champs coincide with Wanaka Fest on the Saturday which looks like heaps of fun http://www.lakewanaka.co.nz/new-zealand/Event-Details/?fuseAction=detail&eventID=308 Please let Dave Neill nik.dave@xtra.co.nz know if you are interested in going by Friday 24 August. If there is enough interest the Association will pay for a van. It might still be possible to arrange group accommodation as well.

27 October – Fundraising BBQ at Bunnings, Tower Junction
All those who went to the nationals will be expected to help out for a couple of hours and will be contacted shortly about this.

28 October – Club Champs
Again, these are a different date than that previously advertised. The emphasis is on giving younger, less experienced karate-ka an opportunity to get some experience at competition in a supportive, friendly environment. There are trophies at stake but fun, involvement and learning are the main focus. For example some of our senior students will be refereeing! The champs are open to all Jitsuei Kai karate-ka i.e. Lyttelton, Medbury, Cathedral Grammar and Tuam St dojos. Keep an eye out for the entry forms which will be emailed and handed out.

19 – 23 November
Visit from Mikawa Sensei from Goju Kai Singapore, one of Pat Sensei's former teachers. Mikawa Sensei is a hugely accomplished and experienced karate-ka and Pat Sensei will be putting together a series of workshops so we learn as much as possible from him. The classes are likely to replace existing classes and a few more may be added. Watch this space!

8/9 December – Grading and club prize giving
As scheduled.

Information Booklet
You know how when you first arrived at the dojo and didn't have a clue about dojo etiquette or grading or competitions or even how to tie the belt? Well, we've all been there and a lot of us are still there so the Association has put together an information booklet for parents and students to refer to. It gives a concise run down on (pretty much) all you need to know. It will be handed out free of charge at trainings in the next week or so.

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

July 17, 2012

Hi Everyone,

National Championships - Porirua
Wow, what a successful championship for the club. Our team of 15 won a total of 27 medals (7 Gold, 8 Silver and 12 bronze). Congratulations to all those who took part, especially to Reid, Nadia, Adriana and Noah who are national champions, and to Noah, Eli, Robert and Aiden who were competing in their first nationals.

Results from the champs are available here.

Day two of the national training camp – some tired but happy karate-ka!

This isn't a great photo… for more photos and videos of our team in action go to http://karate.amped.im/20120707 . Many thanks to Matthias Law for these, Matthias was entered in the championships but couldn't compete due to an injury. He elected to travel with and support the team anyway. Osu!

Oceania Championships - Sydney
Congratulations to Connor Aldridge, Caitlin Aldridge, Reid Edmond, Nadia Edmond, Sophie Savill and Adriana Nicolaie who have been selected for the New Zealand team to compete in the Oceania Championships in Sydney, 15-16 September.

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

June 18, 2012

Hi Everyone,

Grading
The grading over the weekend was well attended with 67 students grading successfully. It was particularly pleasing to see so many younger karate-ka stepping up and showing what they can do. Special congratulations go to Nadia Edmond who was awarded Shodan (black belt). Nadia has been practising karate since she was 5 and at 11 years, 9 months is the youngest female Shodan in the club's history.

Junior Grading 24 June 2012

George Sensei

Pat Sensei

Nadia Edmond

Dean Sensei

School Holiday Program
Download the revised program (the dates are 2-5 July) here. The program is a great learning opportunity for kids of all ages and experience (and a great holiday activity!). Here is some feedback from previous programs:

"I like how this holiday program has pushed me further in my focus and self-esteem. It also helped me gain confidence and passion and to understand everything. I woke up and dam! Karate, got to get up! But when I got there and started it was really fun."

"I learnt that if someone is older and taller than me I believe that I can still be better in my heart. I always felt stronger after karate. I didn't enjoy getting up at 7.30 (but) I really enjoyed making friends and making me stronger."

"The best part was the games."

"I was surprised how many chin ups I was able to do. Sensei's tricks were great, but hard to figure out how to do them. I mostly enjoyed Randori kumite!

"I have really enjoyed the karate intensive training. I have enjoyed learning new kata and exercises. I feel like I have gone up a level. I have really enjoyed the lunch break and playing different games and becoming better friends."

AGM
This was held after the grading, thank you to those who attended. The Chairman's report can be downloaded here.

FACEBOOK PAGE
Check out the Facebook page for JKF Goju-Kai NZ. Please feel free to like, make comments, share your pictures, photos, ideas.

National Championships
Best of luck to those competing in the nationals in Porirua over the holidays. Play hard, fight smart, have fun!

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

June 18, 2012

Hi Everyone,

Canterbury Westland Training with Sensei Duane Monk, National Kata and Kumite Coach
Held the weekend before last, this was a hugely successful training day. There were some sore feet by the end of the day but plenty of big smiles!
Many thanks to Rebecca Dobson of the Canterbury Westland Karate Association for organising this.

Canterbury Westland Championships

Congratulations to all who took part in the championships over the weekend. The club took 10 golds, 12 silvers and 9 bronze for a total of 31 medals!

Medal winners were:

6/7 Years Combined Kata	2nd	Felicity Snowdon

8/9 Years Male Kata	1st	Dominic Edmond
	3rd	Aidan Batt

12/13 Years Male Kata	1st	Ben Roberts

12/13 Years Premier Kata	1st	Reid Edmond
	3rd	Noah Thiele

10/11 Years Female Kata	2nd	Nadia Edmond

12/13 Years Female Kata	1st	Adrianna Nicolaie

16/17 Years Female Kata	2nd	Caitlin Aldridge

14/15 Years Female Kata	3rd	Eli Vivian-Neal

Women's Open Kata	2nd	Caitlin Aldridge

8/9 Years Male Kumite	1st	Dominic Edmond
	2nd	Aidan Batt

6/7 Combined Kumite	3rd	Felicity Snowden

10/11 Years Female under 40 kg	3rd	Jessica Neill

10/11 Years Female Over 40kg	2nd	Nadia Edmond
	3rd	Jade Taylor

10/11 Years Open Female Kumite	1st	Nadia Edmond
	2nd	Jade Taylor

12/13 Years Male Kumite	2nd	Harrison Liu

12/13 Years Premiere Kumite	1st	Reid Edmond
	2nd	Daniel Creighton
	3rd=	Attica Kenton-Dau

12/13 Years Open Female Kumite	1st	Adrianna Nicolaie

14/15 Years Female Kumite	3rd	Eli Vivian-Neal

12/13 Years Open Male Kumite	1st	Reid Edmond
	2nd	Noah Thiele
	3rd=	Attica Kenton-Dau

Women's Open Kumite	2nd	Caitlin Aldridge

16/17 Years Premiere Female Kumite	1st	Caitlin Aldridge

Mens Senior Under 78kgs Kumite	2nd	Matthias Law

Male Open	3rd	Matthias Law

Jess Neill

Felicity Snowdon

Dominic Edmond

Noah Thiele

Adrianna Nicolaie

Jade Taylor

Dominic Edmond

Matthias Law

Grading and AGM- 23,24 June
Reminder, the grading and AGM are this weekend. See the grading information.

National Championships – Porirua 7-8 July – Entry Forms
There was an error in the writing of the rules on the Nationals information form.
There is a new form which is now on the website, http://karatenz.co.nz/display_item.php?item=387. If you have printed before 12 June, please re-print.
The entry forms:

Oceania Championships - Protective Gear.
Per Robbie Smith, OKF RC Chairman, nzkwrobbie@xtra.co.nz

SMA items, must have the OKF logo and the date stamp – 2012-2015 as shown in the picture examples.
If you have one of the other 8 brands that have been homologated by WKF it must have the WKF logo with WKF Approved stamped on it.

All kumite athletes must comply to these rules. Children's divisions from 10yrs to 13yrs MUST comply to the dress code as per WKF rule book for Cadets: Body protector, face mask so on. Karate Gi does not have to be WKF approved, as long as it complies to the rules as stated in Art. 2.

See the rules for uniform on Karate NZ site, right hand side of the home page under "News".

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

June 2012

Hi Everyone,

Canterbury Westland Championships - Reminder
9.00am Saturday 16th June 2012. Mairehau High School, 440 Hills Road, Mairehau, Christchurch.

Entries close 5pm Friday 8th June (tomorrow). Late entries or entries without payment will not be accepted.
Details and Entry downloadable here.

Along with the club champs later in the year, this competition is the best one for budding competitors to start with. We always have a big team there (which usually bags a swag of medals) so there is plenty of support and guidance for the younger competitors. It would be great to see some of our younger karate-ka (students) giving it a go.

Grading - 23,24 June
This is only a bit over two weeks away! See the grading information here.

AGM – JKF Goju Kai NZ Association
Sunday 24 June, 4.00pm.
Straight after grading at 464 Tuam St

The JKF Goju Kai NZ Association's committee is a small group of dedicated parents and senseis who support the Jitsuei Kai Karate Club with fundraising and grant applications. The committee has been successful in raising nearly $78,000 for the club over the last 2 years. This money goes towards equipment, training camps, travel and accommodation at the national championships, and the lease at 464 Tuam St. You are invited to show your support for them by attending the AGM which will be held after the grading at 464 Tuam St, 4pm on Sunday 24 June. It will be an opportunity to hear what they have achieved and what they have planned for the coming year. You won't be given a job however if you'd like to help from time to time, please let myself or one of the committee members know.

Oceania Championships, September, Sydney
Important update for 10-11 yr. olds: The OKF has extended the age range for Oceania to now include a 10-11yr old division. A new form available is for those wishing to try out for team. Please fill in and post as soon as possible. If you are not sure if you are at the required standard, please ask Pat Sensei. 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

June 2012

Hi Everyone,

Glentui
Our training camp at Glentui Meadows over the weekend was a great success. 39 students participated, about 1/3 of them under the age of ten.
As well as the karate training it is a great opportunity for the kids to gain some self-confidence through self-responsibility as we encourage them to do things for themselves while they are there. There will have been plenty of tired puppies on Monday morning!

Canterbury Westland Championships
9.00am Saturday 16th June 2012. Mairehau High School, 440 Hills Road, Mairehau, Christchurch.

Entries close 5pm Friday 8th June. Late entries or entries without payment will not be accepted.

You can download the Details and Entry Form here.

Along with the club champs later in the year, this competition is the best one for budding competitors to start with. We always have a big team there (which usually bags a swag of medals) so there is plenty of support and guidance for the younger competitors. It would be great to see some of our younger karate-ka (students) giving it a go.

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

May 2012

Hi Everyone,

Glentui
The club's annual training camp is at Glentui Meadows Conference and Leisure Centre (near Oxford) on 25-27 May. It's open to all members no matter what their experience and is always a highlight in our annual calendar. Last year we had 35 students attend and we are expecting more this year. Parents are invited to attend as well but are not essential as there will be plenty of senseis and committee members to oversee the children. Details and registration. Please complete the registration and hand with payment to Pat Sensei by 18 May for catering purposes.

Dojo Exterior
Many of you will have noticed the new signage and paint job outside the dojo in Tuam St. This was organised by Dean Sensei and generously paid for by Senseis Dean, George and Gary. A big thank you to them on behalf of the association and all the students for such generous support of our club.

Central North Island Open
Sunday 17th June, HAMILTON. Details and Entry Form attached.

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

April 2012

Hi Everyone,

Database
We are updating our database – if you have received this email and no longer wish to continue receiving emails from Jitsuei Kai Karate, please hit reply with "unsubscribe" in the subject box. My apologies if you have done this in the past.

NZ Open 14-15 April, Pioneer Sports Stadium, Christchurch
The Club had a fantastically successful weekend at the NZ Open. In a team of 15 we had nine medallists, with 6 golds, 5 silvers and 4 bronze!
The medallists were:
Under 78kg Male Kumite 3rd= Connor Aldridge
Over 61kg Senior Women Kumite 2nd Sophie Savill
Women's Open Kumite 1st Sophie Savill
16/17 Years Female Kumite 2nd Caitlin Aldridge
6/7 Years Female Kata 1st Felicity Snowdon
10/11 Years Female Kata 2nd Nadia Edmond
8/9 Years Male Kata 2nd Dominic Edmond
12/13 Years Female Kata 3rd= Adrianna Nicolaie
12/13 Years Male Kata 2nd Reid Edmond
8/9 Years Male Kumite 1st Dominic Edmond
10/11 Years Female Kumite 1st Nadia Edmond
10/11 Years Male Kumite 3rd= Thomas Owen
12/13 Years Female Kumite 1st Adrianna Nicolaie
12/13 Years Male Kumite 3rd= Reid Edmond
Team10-13 Years Kumite 1st Fushin-Ryu Adrianna Nicolaie, Reilly Polascheck, Ada Wong
Team 10-13 Years Male Kumite 2nd Tahiti 2 Killen, Jared, Reid Edmond (NZ)

Well done also to Eli Vivian-Neal, Lucy Farrell, Daniel Creighton, Aiden Batt, Jade Taylor, Jess Reid and Ben Robinson who all represented the club admirably.

Glentui
The club's annual training camp is at Glentui Meadows Holiday and Conference Centre (near Oxford) on 25-27 May. It's open to all members no matter what their experience and is a highlight in our annual calendar. Mark it in your diary now – more details will be emailed early May.

National Championships, Porirua, 7,8 July + National Training Camp 9,10 July
Good news! We have been fortunate to have received 100% funding for accommodation and a rental van for both the nationals and the subsequent training camp. We are also confident of receiving at least 50% (if not 100%) funding for the airfares. If you are interested in attending, please check with Pat Sensei then contact the team manager Monique Edmond moniqueedmond@yahoo.com by Sunday 29 April with the dates and times you would like to travel so she can make reservations. We are expecting the majority of the team will travel to Wellington around 6pm on Friday 6th, pick up the rental van and drive out to Porirua, returning to Christchurch either 6pm on Tuesday10th or mid-morning Wednesday 11th. If you wish to travel outside these times you will have to make your own way to/ from the airport.

Shoes
Please note it is imperative that students wear shoes to and from the main dojo at 464 Tuam St. Some drug needles have been found in the area in front of the dojo and we don't want any students inadvertently standing on one. The front of the dojo has been cleaned up and painted and an outside light installed to try and deter users.

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

March 2012

Hi Everyone,

Club Picnic
The picnic last Sunday at Spencer Park was very enjoyable – a great chance for the adults to catch up and the children to horse around. Somehow Sensei Dean managed to avoid getting soaked in the water fight, I doubt he will be let off so lightly at the Glentui training camp..

Sausage Sizzle
This is at Bunnings, Marshland's road this Saturday 3 March. We need more volunteers, if you can help out for a couple of hours, please contact Jan Paterson janpaterson@xtra.co.nz 332 88893 (H) 021 554 001 (M)

NZ Open 14-15 April, Pioneer Sports Stadium, Christchurch
See the entry form attached. This is the first competition of the year and is open to everyone from 6 year olds to the old pros. The club has a proud tradition in this event and we currently have ½ doz title holders in numerous age groups so it will be great to have a big team there. If you are not sure if you are up to the required standard, please contact Sensei Pat.

National Championships, Porirua, 7,8 July
If you are interested in attending, please contact Monique Edmond moniqueedmond@yahoo.com straight away. Expressing your interest does not commit you to attending but will help us determine numbers for the grant applications. This is important! If you don't express your interest we may not be able to provide you funding in the event you do decide to go.

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

Feb 2012

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Jitsuei Kai's first newsletter for 2012. I hope you all had a relaxing holiday and are all set to get back into your karate.

Honbu (464 Tuam St), Medbury, Cathedral Grammer
All classes re-commence at the normal times next week. Times for all classes are posted on the club website at http://jkfgojukai.co.nz/time.php

Redcliffs
The school remains closed so Redcliffs classes with Sensei George are being run at 464 Tuam St. Times as per the website.

Lyttelton
Lyttelton training will be held at the Sea Scout den in Lyttelton. Same times as usual, see the website. Map for the Sea Scout den is below:

Calendar of Events 2012
See the calendar attached for all the competitions and club activities for the year. The calendar will also be put on the website.

Rule Change Seminar – 11 February
Sensei Robbie Smith (WKF referee) will be holding a rule change seminar at 464 Tuam St starting 11am. All karate-ka interested in competing from regional level upwards should attend this seminar. It's hands on so wear your Gis!

Karate Ka of the Year Awards 2011
Well done to all nominees and recipients of the karate-ka (student) of the year awards which were presented after the final grading last year. The results are on the website. Some of the winners were: George Glausiuss, Noah Thiele, Dominic Edmond, Adrianna Nicolaie and Jessica Neill

New Members
It is important that we keep feeding new members into the club so Sensei Pat is offering prospective members the first month free to see if they like it. This is a very generous offer so if you can think of anyone that might be interested in giving karate a go, please let them know. Ask your kids too, they are bound to have some like-minded friends.

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

July 2011

Hi Everyone,

A reminder about grading this weekend and the AGM at 4.30 on Sunday (both at 464 Tuam st).

Club Tracksuit Jackets

The Association has purchased some more black and white tracksuit jackets for students and parents. Kids sizes are 10yrs, 12 yrs, 14 yrs ($75 ea), Adult sizes are S, M ($85). Children who are tall for their age might want to go a size up otherwise the age size is a good indication. A medium adult jacket fits a 180m tall man. These will be available next Thursday from Michelle Taylor gramich@xtra.co.nz , 383 2114 (hm), 0275 779 794

Kung Fu Panda II

Any one who saw Kung Fu Panda 1 will know this will be a fun movie. The association has booked a cinema at Northlands at 4pm on Sunday 7 August (after the school holidays) so we can all go see it as a group. Tickets are standard Hoyts prices: $11.50 for children 15 and under, $16.50 for adults. This is a fundraising activity for the association so please support it by bringing along your family and friends. Last year we sold out before the show so you will need to be in quick. Please book your seats by emailing Dave Neill at nik.dave@xtra.co.nz You can only be assured a seat if you have booked. Payment is to be made on the day.

All the best to those grading and to those attending the nationals, Sugihara Cup and Commonwealth champs, I am sure you will represent the club admirably

As always if you have any questions regarding training or competitions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Bye for now!

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

Jan 2012

Hi Everyone,

The NZ Open isn't until 14/15 April but it's a great opportunity to be involved in a national competition (it's here in Christchurch) so well worth putting in your dairy. Entry form attached.

Download your copy here

Any questions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

July 2011

Hi Everyone,

A reminder about grading this weekend and the AGM at 4.30 on Sunday (both at 464 Tuam st).

Club Tracksuit Jackets

The Association has purchased some more black and white tracksuit jackets for students and parents. Kids sizes are 10yrs, 12 yrs, 14 yrs ($75 ea), Adult sizes are S, M ($85). Children who are tall for their age might want to go a size up otherwise the age size is a good indication. A medium adult jacket fits a 180m tall man. These will be available next Thursday from Michelle Taylor gramich@xtra.co.nz , 383 2114 (hm), 0275 779 794

Kung Fu Panda II

Any one who saw Kung Fu Panda 1 will know this will be a fun movie. The association has booked a cinema at Northlands at 4pm on Sunday 7 August (after the school holidays) so we can all go see it as a group. Tickets are standard Hoyts prices: $11.50 for children 15 and under, $16.50 for adults. This is a fundraising activity for the association so please support it by bringing along your family and friends. Last year we sold out before the show so you will need to be in quick. Please book your seats by emailing Dave Neill at nik.dave@xtra.co.nz You can only be assured a seat if you have booked. Payment is to be made on the day.

All the best to those grading and to those attending the nationals, Sugihara Cup and Commonwealth champs, I am sure you will represent the club admirably

As always if you have any questions regarding training or competitions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Bye for now!

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

June 2011

Hi Everyone,

Canterbury Westland Karate Championships

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the championships last weekend. The team won 9 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze which is an excellent effort. Of particular note were the performances of Sophia Hunter, Aidan Batt, Ben Robertson, Isaiah Piper and Harry Taylor who have little or no competition experience yet still won medals. Well done! Results of club members at the competition are attached.

Adriana, Reid and Albi bought the stadium to an awed silence during their team kata

Up coming events

9 July Grading training
10 July Grading and AGM
16,17 July Karate NZ National Championships, Porirua (we have 11 competing)
23,24 July Sugihara Cup, North Shore City (7 competing)
30,31 July Commonwealth Karate Championships, Sydney (7 competing)

Kumite Training.

Sempai Sophie cannot take training this weekend. Please check with Pat Sensei regarding training with Sophie next weekend.

Chocolate Money

Thanks to everyone who helped sell our fundraising chocolate, it's all gone! However not everyone has paid in the money ($60 a box). If you haven't paid yet please direct credit it into the association's account 03 1707 0159888 00. Put your family name and 'Chocolate' as the reference.

Do You Live Near Merivale?

If you drive past Merivale mall to the Dojo at 464 Tuam St, Robert Kruger would needs a lift to the 5pm Tuesday and 5.30 pm Thursday classes. The Krugers can fetch the kids from the Dojo afterwards and drop them off at your house. They live in Mansfield Avenue which is close to Merivale Mall. If you live close by Robert can even meet you at your house. Please phone Magnus at 355 8422 or 021 024 101 47.

As always if you have any questions regarding training or competitions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Bye for now!

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

May 2011

Hi Everyone,

Annual Training Camp - Glentui

This was a great success again with 40 students and senseis taking part, including 5 from Sensei Joe McGregor's dojo in Tauranga (Joe is Sensei Pat's son) and Sensei Lindsey Thomas from Linton army camp. Everyone trained really well and it was great to see all the kids bubbling with enthusiasm after the camp. Thanks again to the Southern Trust who subsidised the weekend.

Loon's Quiz Night in Lyttelton

This was also a great success with all but two tables sold out and $919.50 being raised for the association. It was a lot of fun as you can see from the photos. A very big thanks to those that came on the night, those who gave so generously to the raffle and Jan Paterson for organising the evening.

Sensei Dean nursing his warm flat Coke
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Canterbury Westland Karate Championships

These are Sunday 19th June 2011 at YMCA Bishopdale. See the entry form attached. Entries close: 5pm Friday 10 th June so you've got a week to get these in. Every body in the club is encouraged to enter as it is a great event to have a go at competing. There will be lots of support for all competitors and there will be heaps of people there from the club. We have the strongest club in the region and last year the team had 18 gold medalists!

Kumite Training.

Starting this Saturday there will be kumite training for those attending the nationals with Sempai Sophie Saville at the Honbu 464 Tuam st from 1.00 - 2.30pm. Sophie has won silver medals at the world junior games and the JKF Goju Kai national championships and has a lot of experience to share.

As always if you have any questions regarding training or competitions please contact Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Bye for now!

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

May 2011

Hi Everyone,

This newsletter is full of good news…

NZ Open Championships, Christchurch.

The club did really well again at the NZ Open last weekend, with most people in our team winning at least one medal. Results for our team should be posted here by the end of the week.

Heating

Our JKF Goju Kai NZ Association has undertaken to have 5 radiant heaters installed in the dojo. These will ensure there is a comfortable temperature for the students and that the spectators won't freeze at the back! We anticipate these will be installed within a fortnight.

Shower

The Association was successful with a grant application for $5,000 to have a shower and hot water unit installed beside the toilet. This was not the full amount and the Association will pay the balance which is approximately $1,500. We are hopeful these too will be installed within a fortnight.

Annual Training Camp - Glentui

The Association has also been successful with a grant application to the Southern Trust subsidise the cost of our annual Training Camp at Glentui on 27th – 29th May. This brings the cost down to $50 per person, including parents. Normally it is $150 for adults and $105 for children under 16 so this should make it affordable to anyone who wants to go. Sensei Pat will be sending out camp details shortly.

National Championships

The Association has also been successful with grant applications to the Southern Trust and the New Zealand Community Trust that will pay for most of the accommodation and airfares for students attending the national championships 16-17 July and the national training camp 18-19 July in Porirua. The Association has agreed to pay the balance so this should help us get a decent sized team to the event. Accommodation has been booked at the Belmont Motor Lodge where the team stayed last year. This is a modern motel, an easy 15 minutes walk from the venue. So that flights can be booked at the rates we have been funded for, we need students and attending parents to confirm who is going, when they would like to go and when they would like to return. Please email Monique Edmond at moniqueedmond@yahoo.com with these details by this Wednesday (if she hasn't already contacted you this week). Remember the training camp is open to everyone who attends the nationals and is run by the national coaches so we highly recommend everyone in our team attends. The Association will make flight and accommodation bookings for the parents so that they may travel and stay with the team and asks that they reimburse the Association as soon as the bookings have been made. We are hoping to secure adult return flights for $158, the accommodation will be approx $75/ night/ per person.

'Loon's Quiz Night in Lyttelton

Don't forget this club fundraising event is on this Saturday (May 14th). It promises to be a hilarious night with Jo Bennett as quiz master. If you haven't booked your table of four yet you had better be quick. Tickets are only $17 per person. Be there by 7.45pm or earlier, the show starts at 8pm. Adults only please. Full Bar and delicious well priced snack food available(Pizza etc). Go to www.theloons.co.nz and book your table now. Then pay at the door on the night.

A reminder too about the grocery raffle – we need every family who trains at the Honbu (464 Tuam st) to contribute one or two quality grocery items (wine is good also). Please bring these items to training this week. If you have any queries please contact Jan Paterson on 03-328-8893.

Sugihara Cup and Commonwealth Karate Championships

These are the two weekends after the national championships. The Sugihara Cup is an international karate meet 23-24 July at North Shore, organised by Fushin Ryu Karate Do. Everyone who has been before raves about it and we will be sending a team. If you are interested in going, please contact Sensei Pat.

The Commonwealth Karate Championships are in Sydney 29-31 July and so far 8 club members have indicated they will be going. The attached information has already been circulated but is attached again if you need it. Some of our club members will be part of the New Zealand team. You do not need to be in the NZ team to complete but must be of a reasonable standard. If you are considering going please contact Pat straight away as registrations need to be in by this Wednesday. Pat Sensei, 3288 333 (hm) or 027 241 8011 gojupaddy@xtra.co.nz

Bye for now!

Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF Goju Kai NZ Association

March 2011

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all ok after the earthquake. Class numbers have been down so I guess some of you have had to leave home and others will be finding the traffic difficult. Here is the status of our dojos:

Tuam St All classes as normal
Lyttelton All classes as normal
Redcliffs being held at Tuam st
Medbury All classes as normal
Cathedral Grammer On hold due to damage all can train at tuam st

Up Coming Events

9/10 April	Grading
15-17 April	Australian Open Karate Championships, Melbourne
26-29 April	Holiday Program
7,8 May	NZ Open Championships, Christchurch. Yes these are still on.
7 May	'Loon's quiz night in Lyttelton (club fundraising event). Yes this is still on too.
27-29 May	Club annual training camp, Glentui

Club Champs
These were scheduled for 3 April but have been postponed until later in the year. Date TBA

Grading/ JKF Goju Kai Association
Grading will be the second last weekend of term as usual. Please note you must be a member of the JKF Goju Kai Association to be able to participate in grading. The Association's job is to help fund equipment, facilities and training opportunities for the club, and it is compulsory for all students of Jitsuei Kai Karate-Do to be a member. Subs were due at the beginning of the term so if you haven't paid already you can pay membership ($20/ student) online to the following account: 031707-0159888-00 (state your family name as the payee and put ASSN FEES as the reference) or pay at the grading (bring cheque or cash).

Funding Applications
Good news! The Association has been successful in securing funding from Pub Charity and Lion Foundation for a brand new set of karate mats for the Redcliffs Dojo. It has also applied for accommodation and airfares for the national championships. The grant cannot be made retrospectively so if you are thinking of attending the nationals please hold off purchasing flights until the outcome of the application is known (should know by the end of April). If you purchase them beforehand the Association will not be able to reimburse you. Any funding received will be shared amongst the team members and coaches who go. The Association has booked out the Belmont Motor Lodge again and this should have enough rooms to accommodate the whole team. Hopefully this will be funded by a grant.

Ashburton Training Weekend with Braedyn Birss.
This was the weekend after the Feb22 earthquake so unfortunately not many people went. Feedback from those who did was very good and so we are hoping Braedyn or another of the national coaches will come down again later in the year.

I'm looking forward to seeing more of you back at training. It will be good for you to get back in a routine and get your mind and body focused again.

Bye for now!

Pat Sensei

January 2011

Hi Everyone,

Sensei Pat is in hospital with an infected toe! Not to worry, he is on the mend. Classes are continuing as normal, the other instructors are standing in for him until he gets back.

Club BBQ
The club BBQ is at 12 noon on Sunday week (20 February) in area 2C at the Groynes Picnic Reserve, Johns Road. We are beside the playground in picnic area 2, see the map in this brochure http://resources.ccc.govt.nz/files/Groynes-popularparks.pdf

All students and their families are welcome! There is a gas BBQ, bring food and drink. Also togs, towel and water gun/ pistols for the kids. There will be other games for the kids to play. It's a fun afternoon out, we look forward to seeing you there.

Redcliffs Dojo
The Dojo is back in operation now with classes at the normal times:
Monday Juniors 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Friday Juniors 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Bye for now!

Regards,
Neil Edmond
Chairman
JKF GOju Kai NZ Association

January 2011

Hi Everyone,

This the first newsletter for 2011. I hope you all have a had a good holiday and are looking forward to some wicked karate training. There is tonnes of stuff happening this year, my goal is to make good progress with the beginners then to get as many students as possible competing in the Canterbury Westlands (from white belt up!). We also want to send a team to the Australian Open and have some students in the New Zealand team for the Commonwealth Championships in Sydney. All very exciting!

2011 Calendar

22,23 January	Karate NZ National Training Camp, North Shore City
25-28 January	Holiday program
5,6 February	Sydney International Karate Championships
20 February	Club BBQ
6 March	BBQ fundraiser Bunnings Tower Junction
3 April	Club Champs
9/10 April	Grading
15-17 April	Australian Open Karate Championships, Melbourne
26-29 April	Holiday Program
7,8 May	NZ Open Championships, Christchurch
27-29 May	Club annual training camp, Glentui
11,12 June	Training weekend
19 June	Canterbury/ Westland championships, Christchurch
9,10 July	Grading
16,17 July	Karate NZ National Championships, Porirua
23,24 July	Sugihara Cup, North Shore City
30,31 July	Commonwealth Karate Championships, Sydney
8,9 October	Grading
13-16 October	7th Cadet and Junior World Karate Championships - Melaka, Malaysia
10,11 December	Grading

If you need to check if an event is suitable for your child, please don't hesitate to ask me.

Drink Fountain
A big thank you goes to Sensei Dean who spent time over the holidays installing a drinking fountain and chin up bar in the Tuam st Dojo. Thank you also to the Goju Kai Association who paid for the materials.

Payment for Chocolate
Thanks to everyone who has sold chocolate for fundraising. We have sold over 7200 bars! Wahoo! This means the Association will have money to put towards activities and facilities this year. By the way, some people who have taken chocolate have not yet paid for it. Please give the money to me or direct credit it into the associations account 031707- 0159888-00. Be sure to put your name and "Chocolate" as the reference.

Holiday Training
This starts this week on Tuesday (25th) and runs to Friday. Be there at 8.45am, bring your lunch, wear your shoes and be ready to have some fun! It's open to all grades. If you haven't done the holiday training before it's a great opportunity to learn and practice your techniques, maybe a new kata, hang out with the other karate-kas and give your parents some peace before school starts! Cost is ……. There are discounts for brothers and sisters.

See you there, otherwise normal kids classes start the first week back at school (adult classes started back last week).

Bye for now!

Regards,
Pat Sensei

July 2010

Hi Everyone,

We've had a busy time over the last couple of weeks and some fantastic results:

Canterbury Westlands.
18 Gold, 14 Silver, 7 Bronze from the 26 divisions entered. Waa hoo!

National championships – Porirua
5 Gold, 7 Silver, 7 Bronze from a team of 12. A fantastic effort from everyone! Congratulations especially to Sophie Savill, Adrianna Nicolaie, Caitlin Aldridge, Reid Edmond and Nadia Edmond who are national champions!

Detailed results of the competitions will be on the notice board this Tuesday and on the website at http://www.karatechristchurch.co.nz/results.php later in the week.

Grading:
Well done to everyone who graded at the end of last term. There were 76 students who graded in total. The fact we had 12 brown belts grading shows how much depth we have in the club. Special praise is due to Albi Anderson, Alex Cohen, Emma and Olivia Humphries who gained their Shodan (black belt). A fantastic achievement and well deserved!

AGM
The first AGM of the JKF Goju Kai NZ Assn was held after the grading and we were able to change the association rules so that we conform with the IRD's requirements for tax exemption. The committee for the next year is:

Chairman: Neil Edmond
Secretary: Monique Edmond
Treasurer: George Glausiuss
Committee: Jan Paterson, Kate Munro, Mike Richardson, Heather Cooper, Michelle Taylor, Dean Wiseman

If you have any questions, suggestions or would like to help, please contact any of the committee members or email info@karatechristchurch.co.nz

Chocolate Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone that has sold boxes so far. We've still got about 65 to go so please grab another one on your way out of the dojo at Tuam St. Reminder that every box sold goes into the draw for a quality collapsible scooter!

Club Movie Night - Karate Kid
Hoyts Northlands
3.30pm, Sunday 1 August

$15 pp. Proceeds go towards equipment etc for the club

Put your name on the board at Tuam st or email moniqueedmond@yahoo.com to reserve your seats. Seats are going quickly, so get onto it! It's a great opportunity to bring your friends and family too. Payment will be taken at the theatre so it's important you turn up if you've booked.

Grants
11 applications made to date with one successful so far: Pub Charity supplied $2,771.05 for equipment (gloves, shin guards and punch pads for Redcliffs and facemasks for club members competing in championships).
7 applications have been declined (5 insufficient funds, 2 not trading long enough)
3 applications decision pending.
We will persevere!

Otago Champs
With all the major competitions completed for the first half of the year it will be good to have something to aim for so we are looking at going to the Otago champs at Labour Weekend (either Cromwell or Queenstown). It's open to everyone so pencil it in your diary now and check the notice board for more information.

Term fees,
Due to lots of things happening such as the Nationals and a huge amount of study to complete before heading overseas I have as yet not completed the accounts. The good news on that front is the fees will stay the same for the rest of the year. Juniors are $130.00 Highschool is $140.00 and adults are $160.00 per term. The family discounts are the same also. Fees are due at the start of each term. (except the Medbury and Cathedral Grammar clubs and those on auto payement) It would be fantastic if you could sort out the fees as soon as possible please. The easiest method is by internet banking and the account number is 06 0583 0436411 00 If you still prefer to pay by cheque please give the cheque to the class coaches. Thanks for your help on this.

Have a great term everyone!

Regards,
Pat Sensei

November 2010

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all OK after the earthquake... the Edmond's lost two goldfish – they died of fright! Gee, that was a while ago now, so was the last newsletter..

Grading and Awards Ceremony:

The winners for karate-ka (student) of the year were:

Mens (16 and over)	Connor Aldridge
Womens (16 and over)	Sophie Saville
Boys under 16	Reid Edmond
Girls under 16	Adrianna Nicolaie
Boys under 11	Dominic Edmond
Girls under 11	Nadia Edmond
Most improved	Olivia Humphries
Contribution to the Club	Heather Cooper

Congratulations to all these students on a very successful year. The awards were based on results from the Club Champs, Canterbury Westlands, NZ Open and NZ Champs. Next year we will also include the Otago Southlands (just completed) and the Ashburton Open (if it is held). The club's focus's are 1) participation and 2) achievement and the karate-ka awards are a positive and objective way we can recognise both. Many thanks also to the families who donated the awards: George Sensei, the Reid Family, the Cohen family and the Edmond family. I donated several as well.

Chocolate Fundraiser
Still going - we're down to 29 boxes. Every box sold now is $60 profit directly to the club. We're putting the money into heat pumps for the Tuam st Dojo (remember how cold it was in the winter!) so if you train there please make a real effort to sell some more. Just one more box per student and we'll get them all done – go door knocking, sell them at the kids sports on Saturdays, give them as Christmas presents. Whatever you do, get one more box from me on your way out of the dojo.

Oceania Karate Championships

Tahiti 17th – 19th September, 2010

Sophie Saville	Silver	Female Kumite +68 Kg
	Bronze	Female Kumite Open
	Gold	Female Team Kata
Connor Aldridge	Bronze	Male Junior Kumite -76 Kg

Awesome!! More international success for club members. With some very good juniors coming up through the ranks we can expect to see more competitors in international competitions in the next couple of years.

Otago/ Southland Championships
Cromwell, Labour weekend

From Dean Sensei: This was a very well organised tournament, run to a strict timetable, and enjoyed by all our students and supporters. A big thank you must go to Pat Quaid, his club, and all those who helped out on the day - I know how much work goes in to these things. It was also excellent to see George Glausiuss, from our club, helping out with the refereeing.

I enjoyed staying at the Top Ten Holiday Park in Cromwell, and next time I might hire a house as the Nicolaie Family were staying in a spacious, two-storied house, with a fantastic view for the same price as the motel unit in the motor camp. All of our students who competed won medals so it was, yet again, another very successful event for our club. Every tournament that you enter is "one in the bank" (as one Sensei famously put it), so it is of most importance to enter as many as possible so that when we compete against the North Islanders at the New Zealand Open and National Championships, we have also had a few tournaments behind us.

A big thanks to Liviu Nicolaie for introducing me to his special cognac (smuggled out of Romania in emptied water bottles), smooth, warm and with the kick of a mule. I'll be back to this tournament next Labour Weekend and I recommend it to all our club members as it was family-friendly and fun. OSU. Sensei Dean

Results:

Catlin Aldridge	Bronze	15 - 16 Female Premiere Kata
	Gold	15 - 16 Female Premiere Kumite
	Silver	Open Female Kumite
Connor Aldridge	Gold	17 - 19 Male Premiere Katae
	Gold	Open Male Kata
	Silver	17 - 19 Male Premiere Kumite
	Gold	Open Male Kumite
Sam Collins	Silver	10 - 11 yr Male Development Kata
	Silver	10 - 11 yr Male Development Kumite
Adrianna Nicolaie	Bronze	10 - 12 yr Female Development Kata
	Silver	10 - 12 yr Female Development Kumite
Sam Richardson	Silver	10 - 11 yr Male Premiere Kata
	Silver	10 - 11 yr Male Premiere Kumite
Jade Taylor	Silver	10 - 12 yr Female Development Kata

Ashburton Open – Saturday 20 November (weekend after Show Weekend)
This has been cancelled

End of Term Grading – only 5 weeks away! 11 December Training
12 December Grading

Redcliffs Dojo
The Dojo is still damaged so training will be held by George Sensei at the Tuam St dojo 3.30 - 4.30 Mondays and Fridays until further notice.