A recent trend in martial arts material is the issue of combat effective training. Many styles have a self-defence base in the system they practice, historically the most effective self-defence recognised is a style that has all the elements of defence in its system. In the past that honour fell mainly on the Ju Jitsu/Hapkido […]
The 2004 Junior World Championships will be held in from October 14 to 17 in Budapest, Hungary. The event is open to national junior teams from International Judo Federation member countries and it is anticipated that up to 100 countries will send national junior teams. This event is held every 2 years and competitors must […]
The Olympic Arena and Fight Times surpassed any of their previous world title shows with a real spectators treat of combat sport. The pre fight weigh in at the South Dunedin Civic video was a major success arranged through Tank and Norm Butler of Civic Video. Fight fans came to meet the fighters, watch the […]
J.K.A.N.Z.'s Ron Fraser, head of the BUFFALO KARATE CLUB in Browns Bay on the shore recently lost his eldest son, Stephen, who died suddenly, 39. As a remembrance of him Ron has made a trophy, which is called, The 'Fritz' (Stephens nick name in the navy). Each year this trophy will to be presented to […]
Sensei Duayne Davies personally selected a team from the Black Belt Club Champions who represent DKNZ at the Inaugural Singapore Khong Chang Full Contact Champions, on Sunday 15th August 2004 held in Wairoa, NZ. Team Selection was based on the below criteria: Team Player Excellent Attitude & Commitment towards training Training Attendance Behaviour at home […]
I wish to take this opportunity to thank all Judoka friends that were able to attend the Renshuden 30th year Reunion on 24-25th September 2004. I was taken back with amazement on how many past and present members managed to pay the visit. People came from as far as U.K., Australia, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington and […]
Dear Martial Arts School Owners, Instructors & Students, It is with great pleasure that I invite you and your students to participate in the 2nd Martial Arts All Styles (MAAS) Championships to be held in Hamilton on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November 2004 at the Hillcrest High School Gymnasium starting at 8:30am each morning. […]
In 1996 after 25 years of teaching I decided that I would go to Hollywood. I dreamed that I could be part of the next "Enter the New Dragon", "The New Karate Kid", or the new cult of "Blood sport". I was prepared to take any job be it sweeping floors, carrying towels or just […]
To mark the 20th anniversary relationship with JKA Tochigi Prefecture Japan, and the friendship with Mera Sensei 7th dan, members from the Papakura Mera Dojo travelled to Japan to attend seminars at the Sei Un Kan Dojo headquarters of the Tochigi Prefecture JKA – and to compete at the Tochigi Prefecture JKA karate tournament. We […]
Since 1945, a small island in the Pacific has become familiar to many westerners. The island, of course, is Okinawa. Ravaged for centuries by the Japanese, Okinawa was also the site of the infamous Battle Of Okinawa that saw many people die on both sides near the end of World War II. In fact, the […]