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Blackbelt Tournament 2011 - Fremont Shotokan Karate : 5/22/2011

Blackbelt Tournament 2011 - Fremont Shotokan Karate

5/22/2011

Updated: Nov 06, 2011 7:54pm PST

RichardAmosSenseiSeminar-DanTest2011 : Nov. 4-6th 2011 -- Seminar & Shodan/Nidan Test. Thanks to Yuko Rabbitt and Mika for help taking the pictures :)

RichardAmosSenseiSeminar-DanTest2011

Nov. 4-6th 2011 -- Seminar & Shodan/Nidan Test. Thanks to Yuko Rabbitt ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2011 4:07am PST

Richard Amos-sensei Seminar 2011 : Richard Sensei Seminar at Japan Karate Association of Silicon Valley -- main location, Redwood City, California August 5th, 2011

Richard Amos-sensei Seminar 2011

Richard Sensei Seminar at Japan Karate Association of Silicon Valley - ...

Updated: Oct 27, 2011 12:03pm PST

Santa Cruz Beach Training 2011 : 7/17/2011 Hosted by Shinkyu Shotokan Karate. Santa Cruz, California.

Santa Cruz Beach Training 2011

7/17/2011 Hosted by Shinkyu Shotokan Karate. Santa Cruz, California.

Updated: Jul 20, 2011 8:24am PST

Shinkyu Shotokan Tournament 2010 : Shinkyu Shotokan Karate Tournament, South San Francisco, CA -- August 29th, 2010

Shinkyu Shotokan Tournament 2010

Shinkyu Shotokan Karate Tournament, South San Francisco, CA -- Augus ...

Updated: Aug 30, 2010 2:56am PST

Shinkyu Shotokan Tournament 2008 : Shinkyu Shotokan Karate Tournament, South San Francisco. October 24th, 2008

Shinkyu Shotokan Tournament 2008

Shinkyu Shotokan Karate Tournament, South San Francisco. October 24 ...

Updated: Feb 08, 2009 1:50am PST

Tonfa Seminar 2010 : Nobu-sensei's Tonfa Seminar 4/11/2010

Tonfa Seminar 2010

Nobu-sensei's Tonfa Seminar 4/11/2010

Updated: Apr 13, 2010 7:55am PST

Tonfa Seminar #2, 2010 -- Nobu-sensei : December 12, 2010 -- Fremont, California

Tonfa Seminar #2, 2010 -- Nobu-sensei

December 12, 2010 -- Fremont, California

Updated: Dec 12, 2010 1:44pm PST

Tonfa Seminar #3, 2011 -- Nobu Sensei : Tonfa Seminar #3 -- Nobu-sensei. April 17th, 2011, Fremont, California

Tonfa Seminar #3, 2011 -- Nobu Sensei

Tonfa Seminar #3 -- Nobu-sensei. April 17th, 2011, Fremont, Californi ...

Updated: Apr 17, 2011 8:26pm PST

Spirit of Japan Town Festival 2009 : San Jose, California Total of 8 martial arts demonstration. JKASV was on the slot at 1pm representing Shotokan Karate www.jkasv.com Martial Arts demo schedule: Time Group: 10:45-11:15 SF Sword Society 11:30-12:00 Goju-ryu Karate 12:15-12:45 Aikido of SJ 1:00-1:30 Shotokan Karate 1:45-2:15 San Jose Kendo 2:30-3:00 Iaido 3:15-3:45 SJ Buddhist Church Judo Club 3:45-4:15 Aikido of Japantown

Spirit of Japan Town Festival 2009

San Jose, California Total of 8 martial arts demonstration. JKASV wa ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2009 8:36pm PST

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar 2008 : Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar Jan 18-19, 2008 at JKASV dojo. http://www.jkasv.com

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar 2008

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar Jan 18-19, 2008 at JKASV dojo. http://www.jk ...

Updated: Oct 27, 2010 2:56am PST

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar - June 5th, 2009 : Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar Jun 5th, 2009 at JKASV dojo. http://www.jkasv.com All the pictures are uploaded here so karate people can actually see how sensei demonstrated the techniques. A bit like super-slo-mo film from all ~460 pictures uploaded here. Don't know about you but I really think that Ubl-sensei can beat Wolverine ... :)

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar - June 5th, 2009

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar Jun 5th, 2009 at JKASV dojo. http://www.jkasv ...

Updated: Jun 08, 2009 1:18am PST

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar - June 6th, 2009 : Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar Jun 6th, 2009 at JKASV dojo. http://www.jkasv.com Many thanks to Swee and Yong for help taking the pictures.

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar - June 6th, 2009

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar Jun 6th, 2009 at JKASV dojo. http://www.jkasv ...

Updated: Jun 08, 2009 2:37am PST

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar - April 15-16, 2011 : Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar April 15-16th, 2009 at JKASV dojo. http://www.jkasv.com Many thanks to Rick Gohl and David Muir for help taking the pictures.

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar - April 15-16, 2011

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar April 15-16th, 2009 at JKASV dojo. http://www ...

Updated: Apr 17, 2011 8:24pm PST

De Anza College Karate Tournament 2009 : De Anza College Karate Tournament 2009, Cupertino, California, May 17th, 2009

De Anza College Karate Tournament 2009

De Anza College Karate Tournament 2009, Cupertino, California, May 17t ...

Updated: Oct 05, 2009 8:23pm PST

Hoitsugan Tokyo 2004 : Yes, I had the chance to sneak out to the dojo during my business trips in Japan. I was there deploying NTT's HOTSPOT project -- wireless network covering all over Tokyo area, later expanded to Sapporo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, etc. We supposed to sleep day time and deploy the network at night. But hey... that's the time for my training right? Saw bunch of pictures of "younger" Jon Keeling sensei at the certificates on the wall... I think that's pretty cool. Everybody seems to be extra friendly knowing that I train at JKASV under Jon Keeling sensei. Good for me, at first I was afraid they would beat me up or something :D

Hoitsugan Tokyo 2004

Yes, I had the chance to sneak out to the dojo during my business trip ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2008 11:50pm PST

West Valley Tournament 2007 :

West Valley Tournament 2007

Updated: Mar 23, 2008 11:51pm PST

Judging Seminar South SF 2007 : Shinkyu Shotokan Tournament Judging Seminar @ South San Francisco -- 2007

Judging Seminar South SF 2007

Shinkyu Shotokan Tournament Judging Seminar @ South San Francisco -- 2 ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2008 11:51pm PST

Nishiyama Sensei Seminar 2007 : Nishiyama Sensei Seminar, November 2007 Rest In Peace, Nishiyama-sensei. You will be sorely missed. For Immediate Release, November 8, 2008 (From http://www.martialinfo.com/Hidetaka-Nishiyama/default.asp) The International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) is in mourning today following the passing of their President and Chairman, Hidetaka Nishiyama at the age of 80. Mr. Nishiyama was a world renowned karate master well known for his steadfast dedication to the preservation and protection of the Martial Art of Traditional Karate. "He was truly one of a kind", said Acting ITKF Chairman, Rick Jorgensen. "He has greatly influenced and impacted the lives of those who practice Traditional Karate." In 1960 he published his first book: Karate: The Art of Empty-Hand Fighting. Today, his book still remains one of the foremost authoritative writings on the Martial Art of Traditional Karate.

Nishiyama Sensei Seminar 2007

Nishiyama Sensei Seminar, November 2007 Rest In Peace, Nishiyama-sens ...

Updated: Oct 05, 2009 8:18pm PST

JKASV Dojo : Random dojo pictures.

JKASV Dojo

Random dojo pictures.

Updated: Mar 24, 2008 1:30am PST

Hoitsugan Seminar III 2008 -- Wed & Saturday : Photos by Maleeya & Ekapol March 12-16, 2008 Silicon Valley area of northern California, USA http://www.hoitsugan.com/hoitsuganseminars3.html For the third time, over a dozen instructors, all of whom lived and trained in Japan, will come together to teach as a collective unit. This event will involve 15 instructors teaching a total of 47 seminars over a 5-day period. Many of the instructors trained directly with Nakayama Sensei prior to his passing in 1987. Most of these instructors lived in Japan for many years and have gained experiences that may be invaluable to your own training. The Hoitsugan Seminars have set a new standard of excellence for seminars. -- I keep most of the pictures here on this gallery so we all can go back and see how the techniques were done. Hope you enjoy them. -- Ekapol.--

Hoitsugan Seminar III 2008 -- Wed & Saturday

Photos by Maleeya & Ekapol March 12-16, 2008 Silicon Valley area ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2008 11:54pm PST

Hoitsugan Seminar III 2008 - Sunday : Photos by Maleeya & Ekapol March 12-16, 2008 Silicon Valley area of northern California, USA http://www.hoitsugan.com/hoitsuganseminars3.html For the third time, over a dozen instructors, all of whom lived and trained in Japan, will come together to teach as a collective unit. This event will involve 15 instructors teaching a total of 47 seminars over a 5-day period. Many of the instructors trained directly with Nakayama Sensei prior to his passing in 1987. Most of these instructors lived in Japan for many years and have gained experiences that may be invaluable to your own training. The Hoitsugan Seminars have set a new standard of excellence for seminars. -- I keep most of the pictures here on this gallery so we all can go back and see how the techniques were done. Hope you enjoy them. -- Ekapol. --

Hoitsugan Seminar III 2008 - Sunday

Photos by Maleeya & Ekapol March 12-16, 2008 Silicon Valley area ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2008 1:23am PST

Hoitsugan Seminar III 2008 -- Wed, Thu, Fri : Photos by Jon Keeling March 12-16, 2008 Silicon Valley area of northern California, USA http://www.hoitsugan.com/hoitsuganseminars3.html For the third time, over a dozen instructors, all of whom lived and trained in Japan, will come together to teach as a collective unit. This event will involve 15 instructors teaching a total of 47 seminars over a 5-day period. Many of the instructors trained directly with Nakayama Sensei prior to his passing in 1987. Most of these instructors lived in Japan for many years and have gained experiences that may be invaluable to your own training. The Hoitsugan Seminars have set a new standard of excellence for seminars. --- More information about Hoitsugan dojo: http://www.hoitsugan.com --- --- Photo by: Hoitsugan Seminar 2008 organizer, Jon Keeling: http://www.jkasv.com ---

Hoitsugan Seminar III 2008 -- Wed, Thu, Fri

Photos by Jon Keeling March 12-16, 2008 Silicon Valley area of no ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2008 10:33am PST

Hoitsugan Seminar III 2008 -- Sat & Sun : Photos by Jon Keeling March 12-16, 2008 Silicon Valley area of northern California, USA http://www.hoitsugan.com/hoitsuganseminars3.html For the third time, over a dozen instructors, all of whom lived and trained in Japan, will come together to teach as a collective unit. This event will involve 15 instructors teaching a total of 47 seminars over a 5-day period. Many of the instructors trained directly with Nakayama Sensei prior to his passing in 1987. Most of these instructors lived in Japan for many years and have gained experiences that may be invaluable to your own training. The Hoitsugan Seminars have set a new standard of excellence for seminars. --- More information about Hoitsugan dojo: http://www.hoitsugan.com --- --- Photo by: Hoitsugan Seminar 2008 organizer, Jon Keeling: http://www.jkasv.com ---

Hoitsugan Seminar III 2008 -- Sat & Sun

Photos by Jon Keeling March 12-16, 2008 Silicon Valley area of no ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2008 7:53am PST

De Anza College Karate Tournament 2008 : Photos by Maleeya May 18, 2008

De Anza College Karate Tournament 2008

Photos by Maleeya May 18, 2008

Updated: May 20, 2008 9:09am PST

Santa Cruz Beach Training 2008 : 7/20/2008 What a fun day we had, hosted by Shinkyu Shotokan Karate. Overcast day for the most part, but it didn't stop us -- or the BBQ crews at all :) Finally we found out, who made those reallly yummy brownies. Until next year...

Santa Cruz Beach Training 2008

7/20/2008 What a fun day we had, hosted by Shinkyu Shotokan Karate. Ov ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2008 1:43am PST

Santa Cruz Beach Training 2009 : 7/19/2008 Hosted by Shinkyu Shotokan Karate. Foggy and cold in the morning but then the sky opened up right when we about to get started. Many Kihon combination by Jon Keeling sensei that made us felt like... OMG --- pushup, front leg maegeri, rear leg maegeri, punch, punch :)

Santa Cruz Beach Training 2009

7/19/2008 Hosted by Shinkyu Shotokan Karate. Foggy and cold in the mor ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2009 3:21am PST

Surfing : 7/20/2008 Santa Cruz, California

Surfing

7/20/2008 Santa Cruz, California

Updated: Jul 22, 2008 8:27am PST

Friederich_sensei : Rest in Peace Friederich sensei. Thank you for your lessons at Hoitsugan seminar. I was so deeply inspired. Gary Gerard Friederich, 66 of Reno, Nevada passed away on July 11, 2008 at home surrounded by friends after a brief terminal illness. (From http://www.usadojo.com/eulogies/gary-friederich.htm) Friederich Sensei was the first westerner allowed to join the elite JKA Instructors' Training Program in Tokyo. He had also trained at Takushoku, Komazawa, and Toritsu Universities and competed in the 1965 and 1966 JKA All-Japans as the only representative of the USA. Although he may not be a very well-known name in most Shotokan circles, it is worth noting that he was mentioned several times in both CW Nicol's 'Moving Zen' and Stan Schmidt's 'Spirit of the Empty Hand.' Friederich Sensei has been chief instructor for the Nevada Karate Association, for the past 42 years. Please note that assisting with instruction of Friederich Sensei's sessions will be the legendary Shapoff (Bob) Sensei, a very successful competitor in the 1960's-70's.

Friederich_sensei

Rest in Peace Friederich sensei. Thank you for your lessons at Hoitsug ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2008 2:43am PST

Spirit of Japan Town Festival 2008 : San Jose, California

Spirit of Japan Town Festival 2008

San Jose, California

Updated: Oct 13, 2008 11:05am PST

Tsukikage Retreat 2008 : 12th years already for the TKR annual retreat. Time just went by too fast to my liking. Same location as the years before -- Lomar Mar YMCA camp, Pescadero, California. Tsukikage Ryu: http://www.tsukikage.org/ Thanks everybody and Mark Harrell sensei for showing us his JKD. http://markharrell.com/MH_About/MH_About_Gallery.html We watched "Kuro Obi" that night. Thought we had the best home theater setup in Pescadero, I think :)

Tsukikage Retreat 2008

12th years already for the TKR annual retreat. Time just went by too f ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2008 9:51am PST

Tsukikage Retreat 2009 : 13th years already for the TKR annual retreat. Time just went by too fast to my liking. Same location as the years before -- Lomar Mar YMCA camp, Pescadero, California. Tsukikage Ryu: http://www.tsukikage.org/ Aikido of Diablo Valley: http://www.advdojo.org Guangxi Martial Arts: http://www.gxnapa.com Please email me your dojo website so I can add the links to this page. ORDERING IS EASY! ----------------- I appreciate everyone’s support, and ordering is easier than ever! Rest assured, you will have the best possible, high-quality prints on real light-sensitive photo paper-straight from a pro- photo lab. Don’t sacrifice quality for price-with their amazing professional-level printing machines, your photos will come out with outstanding results! (Instead of printing from an ink “squirting” printer ☺ ) If you don't feel like ordering pictures, please let me know through Facebook and I will upload the pictures you request there. (I've already uploaded some of them there)

Tsukikage Retreat 2009

13th years already for the TKR annual retreat. Time just went by too f ...

Updated: Oct 05, 2009 8:17pm PST

UCSC Training : Sunday punching and kicking. 2/8/2009

UCSC Training

Sunday punching and kicking. 2/8/2009

Updated: May 19, 2009 10:07am PST

Karate_Thailand : Visited Thailand and led a class at CU-Chulalongkorn University Karate Club, ชมรมคาราเต้ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย, June 2010. Unfortunately that this trip's busy schedule didn't work out me to have more chances to visit Omura-sensei. It was delighted to meet and train with you all there at CU-Karate club. Osu. http://karatethai.com/index.php

Karate_Thailand

Visited Thailand and led a class at CU-Chulalongkorn University Karate ...

Updated: Jun 29, 2010 6:55am PST

Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar : Fremont. October 23, 2010

Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar

Fremont. October 23, 2010

Updated: Oct 27, 2010 2:48am PST

Dr. Elmar Schmeisser's seminar : South San Francisco -- September 30, 2010

Dr. Elmar Schmeisser's seminar

South San Francisco -- September 30, 2010

Updated: Oct 27, 2010 2:53am PST

JKASV Kickathon 2006 : Karate holiday season charity event. We did 2007 karate front kicks (maegeri) in 2 hours for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital -- www.jkasv.com

JKASV Kickathon 2006

Karate holiday season charity event. We did 2007 karate front kicks ( ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2008 11:50pm PST

JKASV Kickathon 2007 : Karate holiday season charity event. Yes, we did 2008 karate front kicks (maegeri) in 2 hours. Donation went to American Red Cross organization this year -- www.jkasv.com

JKASV Kickathon 2007

Karate holiday season charity event. Yes, we did 2008 karate front kic ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2008 10:06pm PST

JKASV Kickathon 2008 : Yes, we did 2009 karate front kicks (maegeri) in less than 2 hours. Donation went to Second Harvest Food Bank organization this year -- www.jkasv.com/dojo/events/kickathon.html As we have done in 2005, 2006, and 2007, once again the kick-a-thon will benefit important charities. Participants will attempted to perform 2009 karate front kicks in one session. Anyone who has done 100 kicks will agree that over 2,000 is very challenging. As always, those not able to complete all 2009 repetitions will be encouraged to do his or her best -- both to help with fund-raising and to challenge themselves.

JKASV Kickathon 2008

Yes, we did 2009 karate front kicks (maegeri) in less than 2 hours. D ...

Updated: Dec 22, 2008 9:31am PST

JKASV Kickathon 2009 : We did 2010 kicks to benefit Aid to Children Without Parents and Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. www.jkasv.com Thanks Swee for keeping track of the counts and taking the pictures for us.

JKASV Kickathon 2009

We did 2010 kicks to benefit Aid to Children Without Parents and Secon ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2009 12:30am PST

JKASV Kickathon/Punchathon 2010 : In past years the challenge has been front kicks (mae geri), but this year we're upping the challenge with the option to also do 2011 reverse punches (gyaku zuki). It's a Punch&Kick-a-Thon! This is very challenging, even for the best of athletes. Some participants will likely not be able to complete all 2011 repetitions of either, but everyone is encouraged to try their best. This year's event will benefit the Christian Blind Mission. CBM is the oldest and largest organization with the primary purpose of improving the quality of life for the blind and disabled living in the world's most disadvantaged societies. Redwood City, California -- 12/23/2010 http://www.jkasv.com/dojo/events/kickathon.html

JKASV Kickathon/Punchathon 2010

In past years the challenge has been front kicks (mae geri), but this ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2010 2:22am PST

Obon Festival Karate Demonstration 2011 : Karate Demonstration at Obon Festival, Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, CA August 7th, 2011 http://www.jkasv.com

Obon Festival Karate Demonstration 2011

Karate Demonstration at Obon Festival, Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, CA ...

Updated: Aug 08, 2011 11:08pm PST

Michael Burger Sensei Seminar :

Michael Burger Sensei Seminar

Updated: Sep 19, 2011 11:16am PST

Silicon Valley Shotokan Karate (JKASV) Kickathon/Punchathon 2011 : In past years the challenge has been front kicks (maegeri), but this year we're upping the challenge with the option to also do 2012 reverse punches (gyakuzuki). It's a Punch&Kick-a-Thon! This is very challenging, even for the best of athletes. Some participants will likely not be able to complete all 2012 repetitions of either, but everyone is encouraged to try their best. This year's event will benefit the SF Food Bank. Our custom URL for donations: http://holidaydrive.sffoodbank.org/team/8281930664 We had the total of 6 people managed to complete all the kicks and punches. Redwood City, California -- 12/22/2011 http://www.jkasv.com

Silicon Valley Shotokan Karate (JKASV) Kickathon/Punchathon 2011

In past years the challenge has been front kicks (maegeri), but this y ...

Updated: Dec 23, 2011 12:51am PST

Edwards Shihan Seminar 2012 : January 22nd, 2012, Fremont Shotokan, California

Edwards Shihan Seminar 2012

January 22nd, 2012, Fremont Shotokan, California

Updated: Jan 22, 2012 11:37pm PST

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar - June 15-16th 2012 : Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar June 15-16th, 2012 at SVSK dojo (formerly JKA of Silicon Valley). http://www.jkasv.com

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar - June 15-16th 2012

Steve Ubl Sensei Seminar June 15-16th, 2012 at SVSK dojo (formerly JKA ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2012 1:36pm PST

Richard sensei seminar, Oct 2012 :

Richard sensei seminar, Oct 2012

Updated: Oct 22, 2012 11:41pm PST