2005 Dojo Diary
December 2005
Students trained hard as they prepared for their fall grading.
A large number of students were tested in December this year –
the process took two weeks to complete.
October 29, 2005 - McKenzie Lake Dojo
Today students from the adults class attended the advanced childrens class and worked on various fighting combinations. Later some of the senior students were able to cover some advanced kihon,kata and goshin jitsu.
Dean takes down Jordan
I gotcha Lance
Lisa strikes Michelle with
Koken
Shotei oroshi kuzushi followed
by a koken strike
Whoa
Max and Stian practice kick
placement
Ronel attacks Brenda
Jose and Eric workin hard
Kaia attacks Michele
October 10, 2005 - Bearspaw Dojo
Tonight we had some special guests from Scotland train with us. Shihan Martin Marlborough (Branch Chief of Scotland) and his Wife Belle were in the Calgary area holidaying. We had an enjoyable class covering some advanced kata and the 32 movements of self -defence. Afterwards we enjoyed a great dinner at a local steak house. Shihan and his wife said they would be back next year around the same time for the North American and International Black Belt Conference scheduled for Banff in October of 2006. Thanks for the visit and we will see you soon.
Bearspaw family Class
Shihan Marborough defending against
Sempai Steve
Lawrence and Brian
Watch it Magnus she will knock you off
your feet
One last group Shot
Shihan Marborough, Sensei Brad and
Sensei Bell
Out for dinner
September 26, 2005 - McKenzie Lake Dojo
The Kyokushin spirit was alive at the McKenzie Lake dojo this evening with forty two people training in the adults class. It was Lalena's last class with us as she is moving to North Vancouver and will now train with Sensei Tats. We will miss you Lalena. Tonight was also an interesting night as we had some special guests shooting some footage at our dojo for an upcoming program. Indeed the world will see that Kyokushin is the Strongest Karate.
You shoot me I shoot you
Lalena and Gary one last Round
OOhhhh we are tired just thinking about
that
Saying cheeeeze Kyokushin style
March 31, 2005 - Bearspaw Dojo
Students have been preparing for the upcoming gradings and tournaments, including the Okanagan Cup, Edmonton tournament, and Canadian Championships in May. Keep up the hard work!
February 24, 2005 - Bearspaw Dojo
It is always a pleasure to see how large and united our Kyokushin family really is. Students from three different dojos (Calgary, Bearspaw and Cremona) trained advanced kata and taoshiwaza (takedown) methods together tonight.
February 14, 2005
Some children from the McKenzie Lake Dojo. "This dedicated group of youngsters left their sweethearts at home to come and train on Valentines Day"
