Camp Wrap-Up

Two and a half (ish) days, 50+ attendees, tempting goods from Mugendo Budogu, and a fine shinsa capstone -- another terrific San Shin Kai camp. This time, without added goats.

Pictures will be finding there way into the website as time allows. Thanks to everyone who made camp a success yet again.

Summer Camp Update

Added a layout map to the Summer Camp page. Also, the deadline for the cheaper rate has passed. See you at Camp!

Website Refresh

A new decade; a new look for the website. News has been moved to its own page with an RSS feed, navigation's been cleaned up, and there's a link added to the (unofficial) Facebook page.

Pre-Test Seminar

"Hello instructors/students,

The SSK will be sponsoring a complimentary pre-test seminar for anyone testing at camp this year on June 26th at Crosswinds Karate Kai in Hazleton, PA. It is beneficial that you attend to be comfortable with the material and the testing etiquette. Please let me know if you have anyone eligible to test. Also, my email list might not be up to date so please help spread the word by passing this on to all students and posting it at the dojo.

Thank you,
Shihan"
kickbutt@ptd.net

Summer Camp, 2010

Summer Camp information is posted on the Summer Camp page.

August 27, 28 & 29, 2010
Camp Cayuga, Honesdale, PA.

Annual Instructors Seminar and Dinner, November 7, 2009 Hazelton, PA

Dear instructors/study group leaders,
Our annual SSK instructors seminar and dinner is planned for Saturday, Nov. 7th at the Crosswinds Karate Kai dojo in Hazleton, PA. The practice is scheduled for 12:00- 3:00 pm. Dinner is at 4:00 pm till ? This is a free seminar and dinner for all instructors in good standing. (Dinner is capped at $35.00) any additional fees, drinks etc. are extra. Please reply no later than Nov 1st. to reserve your space. You are welcome to bring someone with you if you like at your own expense. I look forward to seeing everyone there.
Please contact:
Peter DiSabella
Crosswinds Karate Kai
61 N Wyoming St
Hazelton, PA 18201
(570) 454-4347

Houston Seminar Saturday, November 14, 2009, Houston, TX

The seminar is scheduled from 10 AM to 2 PM (with a break). Download poster here.

White Horse Academy of Martial Arts
215 East 11th St.
Houston, TX 77008
Craig Hocker
Houston San Shin Kai
(281) 630-0821

New Video Available

"Dear fellow budoka,
I filmed this new video in December 2008 at a seminar I taught in Pennsylvania. It is 3 hours of raw footage. There is no menu or chaptering. I felt the need to share this kata with everyone who practices Iai. It is outside the Iaido circle, in fact, more in the Iai jutsu realm. I learned this kata over 25 years ago. The name of the kata is "Tsuzukeru Ugoki katana" or "continuous movement sword." It is a standing kata with 35 continuous moves in multiple directions and would be an excellent addition to any Iai students practice. It can also be used as a competition kata or a demonstration kata.
The 2 DVD set includes: Kata, bunkai and as a bonus all of the seven Omori Ryu nukitsuke. The kata is taught step by step adding moves as the previous moves have been learned. There is also some bunkai of the techniques.
Please contact:
Roger Wehrhahn, Shihan
or visit Mountain Teachings to order your video.
Shihan"