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It's April. The sun is getting up earlier and we look forward to the sweat smells of spring. You probably do smell something right now, but we're sure that is the smell of expired winter and it's gone bad. Don't worry, the sun is working with the rain on cleaning up the last bits of expired winter. Soon the spring flowers will poke through the ground and the blossoms will brighten up the days and your spirit. The spring-time competitions have also started and there are many bright belt colours from Benoit's poking through the divisions and returning with the sweet smell of success. Congratulations to all Benoit competitors. Spring is definitely here and you make us smile with your achievements.
2008 Seminar By The Master
Tasaki Shihan and Fujiwara Shihan are coming to Orangeville Canada March 25, 2008, Orangeville, Ontario - details were announced today regarding the much anticipated arrival of Tasaki Shihan and Fujiwara Shihan to Orangeville next month for a series of weekend karate seminars. The seminars are sponsored by Seiwa Kai Canada and are the first of its kind in Ontario.
Seiwa Kai is one of the largest member branches of JKF Goju Kai in the world.
The World headquarters is in Japan, headed by founder Shuji Tasaki (8th dan Hanshi). Tasaki Shihan was the senior Student of Gogen Yamaguchi. Isao Yabunaka (7th dan Kyoshi), also a direct student of Yamaguchi Shihan, is the head of the Canadian branch of Seiwa Kai and the most senior representative in North America. www.seiwakaicanada.com
Tasaki Shihan will be assisted by Fujiwara Sieichi Shihan, youngest person to have been designated 8th Dan in 20 years, within the JKF Goju Kai ozonization.
Seminars will take place April 18th through 20th inclusive at the Grand Valley Community Centre and are open to participants of all ages and ranks from across North America.
Goju-Ryu Karate-do is a mixture of Chinese martial arts and traditional martial arts in Ryukyu , which is now known as Okinawa (about 500 years ago).
To register we are currently accepting registrations at Benoit's during our regular office hours.
For seminar details check the Seiwa-Kai Canada website.
Most Recent Promotions
2008-02-03 Dragon Promotions
- Cameron H, Benjamin S, Christopher S, Cameron K, and Nicole G, promoted to Striped Purple Belt
2008-02-03 Youth Novice Promotions
- Ben C, Charles FR, Lauren H, Tayler H, John H, Christopher L, Daniel M, Joshua P, Jessica N & Odessa N, promoted to Yellow Belt
- Promoted to Orange Belts were Christopher E, Chloe L, Benjamin V. & Michael B, promoted to Orange Belt
[Youth Novice Promotions Photo...]
2008-02-03 Youth Advanced Promotions
- Austin G, Dylan G, Mackenzy G, Danny S, Adam T, Allison K, Mario S, promoted to Green Belt
- Nicholas D, Ariana L, Millana M, Matthew S, Emmalie T, Alec C, & Matthew K, promoted to Blue Belt
- Peter B, Leah, Jonah B, promoted to Brown Belt
- Billy B, Daulton S, & Dexter S, promoted to Senior Brown Belt
[Youth Advanced Promotions Photo...]
2008-02-03 Adult Promotions
- Richard B, Karen H, John R. & Jennifer S, promoted to Yellow Belt
- Stacey R, Barbara, promoted to Green Belt
- Roslyn D, & Faith F. promoted to Brown Belt
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April 2008: Benjamin
Another student of the month has surfaced. His name is Benjamin. Benjamin is only eight years of age but looking at his technique he would give the older children a run for their money. We are very pleased to have you in the youth class.
Keep up the good work Benjamin!
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