CHRISTCHURCH SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB

Andre Bertel Shihan videos teaching in Germany 2012

2012-02-15T04:48:00.000-08:00

Here are videos of our international instructor, Andre Bertel Shihan (6th Dan) teaching karate seminars in North Germany. Andre Shihan arrived back in New Zealand today and already returned to the dojo to practice, even with strong jetlag. Isn't that typical of him. He is truly an inspirational karateka and a treasure of our chief instructor Syuseki-Shihan Tetsuhiko Asai, who considered him like a son and trained him as his apprentice. Please enjoy these videos. Apparently there are more to come. Oss, Lyall.
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Lyall Stone
Chief Instructor IJKA New Zealand
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Here are the links to the first four videos:
1. Hamburg training: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrYH-izuBTU&feature=related
2. The spirit of martial arts karate-do! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsPt_rXwVos&feature=related
3. Some teaching of Asai-ryu kihon. Andre is literally a human weapon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6xkHHvxh_E&feature=related
4. A small private class: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K14aIbugXyc&feature=related

Jitte Kata

2012-01-07T02:37:00.000-08:00

Instructors class was spent on Jitte or Jutte kata which means 10 hands. Master Asai taught us that Jitte is among the seven main Shotokan karate kata.

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The best example of Jitte is Imura Takenori Sensei. He was many times JKA champion with this kata. You can now find his performance online. The best is on Nakayama Sensei's videos (which are now on the you-tube).

More than movements is to understand the application. Andre Shihan and I always practice these, as taught by Asai Syuseki-shihan to us, in the JKA days.

Oss, Lyall

IJKA New Zealand

Happy New Year from IJKA NEW ZEALAND

2012-01-02T22:43:00.001-08:00

I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2012. Our instructors training has already to resumed (there are some photos from today here) and regular classes will also resume next week at the dojo.

Osu,
Lyall Stone
Chief Instructor
IJKA NEW ZEALAND

Video from the New Zealand Asai-ha Shotokan-ryu Karate Seminar

2011-12-23T14:50:00.000-08:00

Here is a video of the Asai-Ha Shotokan-Ryu Karate Seminar here in Christchurch, New Zealand. A big thanks to Andre Sensei for a fantastic weekend of traditional karate-do.

Oss,
Lyall Stone
Chief Instructor IJKA New Zealand

Andre Bertel Sensei going to Europe in 2012

2011-12-13T04:39:00.000-08:00

Our Japan/International Instructor Andre Bertel Sensei is travelling to teach seminars in Germany in February 2012. Featured here is the poster for the seminars.

For those in Europe who read this post, don't miss out on training with the very best IJKA Asai-ha Shotokan-ryu Karateka in the world.

Oss,
Lyall Stone Sensei
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR IJKA NEW ZEALAND

Jiyu-kumite (Dojo Free Sparring)

2011-12-01T03:15:00.000-08:00

Jiyu kumite practice must be KIHON IN ACTION! From a relaxed freestyle position, full kihon and stance/movement is executed.

Oss, Lyall Stone (Chief instructor)

Christchurch Shotokan Karate

Kokutsu Dachi

2011-11-28T20:20:00.000-08:00

Probably the hardest karate stance is kokutsu-dachi (back stance). Here is a picture of our resident international instructor, Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan), performing his strong kokutsu-dachi.

The key point for all stances is to master the form as best you can, but with kumite always in mind. It doesn't matter if your stance looks nice or not, what matters is that you have the correct form, balance, power and zanshin.

Like all techniques, stances are only useful when practically trained.

OSS, Lyall Stone

Christchurh Karate Club Chief Instructor

Christchurch Asai Karate

2011-11-09T13:45:00.000-08:00

Recently the instructors class has been going through Meikyo, Wankan, the five Junro kata and Yokotawaru Tatsu (which is the final kata in a series which advances from Kaminari Arashi to Shinobiyoru Hayabusa then to this technically ultimate formal exercise) along with the kumite/self-defense applications.

The level of Asai Sensei's Karate is simply incredible! Especially beyond the movements where application in concerned. It brings us in a full circle back to Heian Shodan.

The next step is bring Chen Sensei of Taiwan or Mrs Asai to New Zealand. This will require fundraising, but perhaps we can do it with help!

OSS, LYALL STONE
Chief Instructor, IJKA New Zealand

Christchurch Karate Club - New Beginners Classes

2011-10-30T12:21:00.000-07:00

New Adult Beginners Classes at the Christchurch Shotokan Karate Club starts in November.

For more information please contact me (Club Chief Instructor Lyall Stone) at: (021) 204-2373

These classes are for adults only and are slow paced ensuring that the basics of IJKA Shotokan karate are thoroughly learned. This way you can build a strong foundation in karate while not feeling pressured to keep up which often results in bad habits.

CHRISTCHURCH SHOTOKAN KARATE - NEW ZEALAND

2011-10-26T00:43:00.000-07:00

To give you a taste of the quality of karate at the Christchurch IJKA Shotokan Karate Club here are a couple of newly uploaded videos of our clubs international instructor, Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan). Christchurch Shotokan is not only the home of traditional Shotokan karate-do in Christchurch-City, but also the home of Asai-Ryu Karate in New Zealand.

At present there are three adults classes being run at the dojo. THE BEGINNERS CLASS: (includes Kihon & Gohon/Sambon kumite, and kihon kata such as Jo no & Heian-shodan); THE INTERMEDIATE CLASS: (includes Kihon, the 5 Heian kata, Tekki-shodan, the 5 Junro kata, the four Sentei-kata, Bunkai, full contact pad work, and various forms of Yakusoku kumite - THIS IS FEATURED IN 2 VIDEOS BELOW AT THE HONBU DOJO); and THE INSTRUCTORS CLASS: - by invitation only!!! For 3rd Dan and above (includes the 31 syllabus kata and over 50 koten kata + advanced bunkai & Asai Sensei's pressure point, impact training, and jiyu-kumite.

Chief Instructor,
Lyall Stone

Andre Bertel Sensei Seminar in Christchurch!

2011-10-14T02:16:00.000-07:00

Sensei Andre is conducting an Asai style Shotokan weekend course in December!

Don't miss the chance to attend this event. Here's a link to his blog for more details.

http://andrebertel.blogspot.com/2011/09/karate-seminar-in-christchurch.html

Christchurch Asai Shihan Memorial: IJKA Shotokan Karate New Zealand

2011-08-26T06:35:00.000-07:00

Five years ago, Syuseki-Shihan Tetsuhiko Asai (10th Dan) the founder of our dojo and organisation IJKA New Zealand passed away.

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Once again we held the official New Zealand annual Asai Sensei Memorial in Christchurch which was a great opportunity to pay our respects. The training was hard but enjoyed by all, even though a number of people were absent due to the delays from the snow.

There is a report and video on Andre Sensei's blog: http://andrebertel.blogspot.com/2011/08/5th-asai-sensei-memorial-ijka-new_24.html

Oss, Lyall Stone

IJKA NEW ZEALAND CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

THE 3 K'S

2011-07-03T13:19:00.000-07:00

Kata is the most important form of training in karate-do, it is the origin of each styles kihon and contains the applications for kumite. This is why the Shotokan classes at the CPIT always include all three aspects, the 3 K's (Kihon, Kata & Kumite). Kihon is kata and kumite, kata is kihon and kumite, & kumite is kihon and kata. However, we should never forget that the origin of everything is Kata.

Oss, - Lyall Stone
Chief Instructor

New videos of Andre Bertel Sensei on Youtube

2011-07-02T21:13:00.001-07:00

Some new videos of our world class, international instructor, Sensei Andre Bertel.
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Enjoy,oss
Lyall Stone
Chief Instructor
CHRISTCHURCH SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB
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One Way Ticket to Malaysia!!!

2011-07-02T09:17:00.000-07:00

Our international instructor, Andre Bertel Sensei, was packed and off to Malaysia to teach for a week. However, HE WAS OBVIOUSLY UNABLE TO BOARD HIS PLANE as the organiser in Malaysia did not provide him with a return ticket (only a one way ticket!!!)

The organiser, Mr. Azlimmi Himzl publicly wrote on Facebook: "My sincerest apologies to Bertel sensei. Words cannot express how truly sorry I am for the anxiety, frustration and inconvenience that you, your family and friends experienced.... my dojo was founded on the promise of bringing humanity back to karate training, and making the experience of karate happier....I know I failed to deliver on this promise....You deserved better...and we let you down."

As we know Andre Sensei, as always, has been preparing intensively for these seminars to make it a super event, and gave time from his very tight karate schedule. Other countries who have hosted Andre Sensei, the Malaysians, and those who travelled to Malaysia for this course have really missed out on a fantastic week of karate.

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We hope that this bad administration and the disrespectful organisation of this event does not reflect on Andre Sensei's wonderful track record as an international karatedo instructor. As we all know Andre Sensei puts his body and soul into karate, and as a result his classes and seminars not only improve one's karate permanently, but also inspire people as much as the very best Japanese instructors (usually more).

We also hope that Andre Sensei is not put off teaching his courses and promoting the Shotokan Karate of Asai Sensei outside of Japan and here in New Zealand! He lives a humble life of karate, and we'd hate to see him stop sharing his skills globally.

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Oss, Lyall Stone Sensei
Chief Instructor, IJKA Shotokan Karate Christchurch Club.

The quality of instruction at the Christchurch Shotokan Karate Club

2011-06-28T22:43:00.000-07:00

Here is a new video of Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan), our international instructor. Andre Sensei is the most knowledgable student in the world of our chief instructor, Master Tetsuhiko Asai. It really shows the quality of instruction offered by IJKA New Zealand in Christchurch.

Oss, Lyall Stone
Chief Instructor

Another video of Andre Bertel teaching in Germany

2011-06-25T02:07:00.000-07:00

The cooperation between IJKA New Zealand (Asai-ha Shotokan) and SKIF New Zealand(Kanazawa-ha Shotokan) is not only positive, but reflective of the highest technical standards of Shotokan in New Zealand. We are very happy to have New Zealand's highest ranked Shotokan karateka Goran Glucina Shihan (SKIF 7th Dan) supporting us, and world famous instructor, Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan), here in Christchurch.

Below is some newly uploaded video footage shared by Andre Sensei.

Oss, Lyall Stone Sensei
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

HEIAN, TEKKI & JUNRO KATA

2011-06-23T01:48:00.000-07:00

After hard Ido-kihon practice all of the Heian & Tekki kata were blasted out at training tonight, also syuseki shihan Asai's Junro kata. Here are some pics from the class - kata performed at full pace.

The Christchurch IJKA Shotokan Karate Club truly is the home of Shotokan karate in Christchurch, Canterbury and the South Island. And the home of ASAI STYLE SHOTOKAN KARATE in New Zealand.

OSU!

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Lyall Stone Sensei, Chief Instructor
Christchurch Shotokan Karate Club (CPIT)

IJKA NEW ZEALAND

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Style of the Christchurch Shotokan Karate Club: IJKA ASAI-RYU

2011-06-20T03:27:00.000-07:00

These videos feature our clubs International Instructor, Andre Bertel Sensei. In the second video, club chief instructor Lyall Stone Sensei is featured counting as Andre Sensei performs the kata UNSU (Cloud hands) at the IJKA New Zealand Honbu Dojo. Both videos display the basics of IJKA (INTERNATIONAL JAPAN KARATE ASAI-RYU) Shotokan system

New BEGINNERS Classes in Christchurch

2011-05-10T20:57:00.000-07:00

Mid-city C.P.I.T gym: Instructor - Lyall Stone Sensei.

HONBU DOJO

Tue & Thu 6pm. PH: (021) 204-2373

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Shirley Boys High School Gym: Instructor - Andre Bertel Sensei.

TETSUBUKAN DOJO

Mon & Wed 7:30pm. PH: (021) 295-8669

JUST TRAIN!

2011-03-12T04:51:00.000-08:00

In karate, instructors must train harder than their students. This is our responsibility and is what we do in IJKA New Zealand. We invite you to join us regardless of rank, total beginner or advanced karateka, sweat and follow the true way of Shotokan karate. Oss.

Christchurch IJKA Instructors Class

2011-03-06T22:29:00.000-08:00

During the earthquake period the instructors class has continued with vigor. Here are some photos from practice. This training is very technical, but still based on the core fundamentals of IJKA SHOTOKAN-RYU. We look forward to seeing everyone soon and hope you are all keeping well. OSS, Lyall.

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The first two photos are from Kaishi ippon kumite. We practice a single sudden attack, not prearranged but random ipponwaza, and try to defend and counterattack against this attack. We then have to defend and counterattack against the counter, which again can be any technique. This is training for going in with constant zanshin, so that even when attacking we are ready for the opponent. This is to create a win-win situation, as the best defence is to attack.

Above: Instructors Class Kata Training includes all of the 31 syllabus kata and the many koten-kata of Asai style Shotokan. We do not practice the JKS versions, but rather Asai Sensei's IJKA way. Everything relates back to actual self-protection/street self-defence.

Jiyu ippon kumite: Chief Instructor Lyall Sensei counters international instructor Andre Bertel Sensei with kaiten-uraken uchi.

Impact training: Andre Sensei (Kizami-geri)

Impact training: Lyall Sensei (Kaiten uraken uchi).

2011-02-25T05:40:00.000-08:00

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THOSE WHO HAVE LOST FAMILY OR FRIENDS IN CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE ON TUESDAY.

Lyall Stone Sensei: Tameshiwari Video

2011-02-06T17:41:00.001-08:00

ANOTHER VIDEO FROM ASAI-JKA NEW ZEALAND FROM 10+ YEARS AGO

Club Video Footage: Andre Bertel Sensei (Between the years of 2000 & 2003)

2011-02-06T04:05:00.000-08:00

Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan) was our national chief instructor until he returned to Japan to live early in 2007, at which time he handed over the club to me. Currently he is back living here in Christchurch, but regardless of his former position, he comes to the club as a member and technical supporter, and never fails to call me "Sensei" in the dojo. This really displays his karate spirit, and for those who know him well, it is typical of Andre Sensei. Saying that training has always been his priority is an understatement. The positions he has held have always been bestowed upon him, directly from Syuseki Shihan Tetsuhiko Asai, he never sought power by means of politics, the positions came from his intense training. His attitude now is reflective of that spirit, and has never changed since I've known him. OSS!

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Lyall Stone

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

Preserving Asai Shihan's Martial Arts Kata

2011-02-01T21:50:00.000-08:00

Did you know that our Shuseki Shihan Tetsuhiko Asai (10th Dan IJKA), our late chief instructor, taught five natural element kata. The first of these is amongst the standard 31 kata, which you will know as Unsu (Kumo no te). The other four are Kashu (Hi no te), Roshu (Nami no te), Hushu (Kaze no te) and Suishu (Mizu no te). These kata take one's karate TO THE EXTREME when they are taught properly as Asai Shihan intended. Our dojo works hard to preserve Shihan's Martial Arts Kata precisely as he taught them to us through the 90's until his passing away in 2006. This is a key mission of IJKA New Zealand and the Christchurch Shotokan Karatedo Club.

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OSS, Lyall Stone.

Christchurch Shotokan Karate Chief Instructor

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Ichigeki-Hissatsu

2011-02-01T02:54:00.000-08:00

True karate is martial art where single techniques are trained to indefinitely finish the opponent. Ichigeki-hissatsu means that the entire body must be used, especially the legs and waist. This power is generated initially from the ground, the drive of the legs and rotation of the hips. Of course there is more to it than this, but this is where all techniques start, so please keep this in mind when practicing. Always remember, karate is not sports, it is budo (martial arts) so unlike sports karate, kihon, kata and kumite are the same.

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Oss, Lyall Stone

Christchurch IJKA Shotokan Karatedo

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

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CHRISTCHURCH IJKA SHOTOKAN - INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTOR: Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan)

2011-01-27T20:00:00.000-08:00

Andre Bertel Sensei needs little introduction... A brief summary of Andre Sensei's 30 years of Shotokan Karatedo: A personal student of Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei since the early 1990's; The youngest Japan graded 6th Dan in the world; A Class Japan/International Shidoin (Instructor), Shinsain (Examiner) and Shimpan (Judge); 17 times New Zealand Shotokan Karate Champion (Individual & Team Kata & Kumite); In constant demand to teach I.J.K.A Asai-ha Shotokan-ryu seminars all over the world.
The Apprentice of Shuseki-Shihan Tetsuhiko Asai: Andre Sensei's technique and knowledge reflects the close Sensei-Deshi relationship he had with Master Asai since the early 90's, and this has caused much jealousy. This has been further fueled by his youthful looks (you wouldn't guess he is well into his 30's would you!). And unlike the majority of foreign karateka, he is well known as having the ability to `more than handle' the most elite Japanese karateka in serious dojo kumite. This in itself has made him feared in Japan, and despised by many foreign karateka who cannot bare the thought of their honbu hero's 'getting the bash'. Fortunately, those who love karate and wish to follow Asai's Shihan's style, have sought out his training, and here at the Christchurch IJKA Shotokan Karate Club we benefit from his support. More than anything else Andre Sensei in addition to his world class technical skills and knowledge is a gifted, and patient teacher. Those who have taken on his private lessons here and in Japan have vastly improved their karate at an unprecedented rate. A quick interview with Andre Sensei:

What are your biggest memories in karate? Asai Sensei's private trainings are the biggest. That started in the early 1990's when I first went to Japan. He revolutionized my karate and continued to do so until he passed away in 2006.

What is your favourite kata? It depends what I'm working on. Kata is for bujutsu (martial arts), I don't practice kata to have favourites or perform nicely. Kihon & Kata is for Kumite, but Kata is the most important training method, as without Kata, karatedo is non-existent.

What are your favourite techniques? Everything, to be adaptable. To control the ma-ai whether dealing with one or multiple attackers.
Andre Sensei unrelentlessly supports Chief Instructor Lyall Stone Sensei, and the Christchurch IJKA Shotokan Karate Club. He does so because we are the only dojo in Christchurch-City teaching authentic traditional Japanese Shotokan, without any technical compromises. This is a huge reference for our club and for the Japan-class instruction provided by Lyall Sensei. For more information on Andre Sensei check out his blog: http://www.andrebertel.blogspot.com/ or to check out some videos of him in action click here: http://www.youtube.com/user/andrebertel?feature=mhum

2011 CHRISTCHURCH I.J.K.A SHOTOKAN CLASS SCHEDULE

2011-01-18T16:43:00.000-08:00

2011 CLASS TIMETABLE:

Christchurch City Shotokan Karatedo

I.J.K.A NEW ZEALAND

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Tuesday & Thursday (Honbu Dojo at the CPIT Gym):

NEW BEGINNERS CLASS - 6pm to 7pm (Open to all new beginners. No prior experience is required. This class is very slow paced and properly introduces the foundational techniques of karate-do).

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED CLASS - 7pm to 8pm (Must recieve permission from the chief instructor to attend) - 7pm to 8pm.

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Monday & Wednesday (Tetsubukan Dojo)

ADVANCED CLASS - 7:30pm to 8:30pm (Brown & Black Belts only or with permission).
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There are other practices available, including the daily instructors class. For more information on these training sessions, or the general classes that are scheduled above, please contact the Chief instructor (Lyall Stone Sensei - HONBU DOJO) at: 021-2042-373. For the Tetsubukan Dojo please contact Andre Bertel Sensei at 021-295-8669.

Christchurch I.J.K.A Shotokan Karate Dan Rank & Qualification Register

2011-01-17T20:47:00.000-08:00

The following individuals Dan ranks/Qualifications are recognised by the Christchurch/Canterbury I.J.K.A Shotokan Karate Club as official and worthy. The list is not long as our club still follows the traditional standards required to achieve these accolades. The use of red and blue font is simply to aid online viewing.

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OSS, Lyall Stone

Christchurch Shotokan - Chief Instructor.

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NAME, RANK & QUALIFICATION

1. Andre Bertel 6th DAN: A Class Instructor, Examiner & Judge
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2. Lyall Stone 4th DAN: B Class Instructor, C Class Examiner & Judge
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3. Matt Brew 3rd DAN: D Class Instructor
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4. Tony Petronelli 3rd DAN: C Class Instructor, D Class Examiner & Judge
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5. Karin Tempelhoff 3rd DAN

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6. Hiroshi Sato 3rd DAN: C Class Instructor, D Class Examiner & Judge

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7. Ayumi Isagosawa 2nd Dan

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8. Chris Spellerberg 2nd DAN

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9. Tim Drysdale 2nd DAN
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10. Eden Ang 2nd DAN
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11. David Stevens 2nd DAN

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12. Kyle Grabowski 2nd DAN
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13. Brendon Wells 1st DAN

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14. Eugene Crastanello 1st DAN
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15. Mike Stent 1st DAN
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16. Ben Richards 1st DAN
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17. Chris Fleury 1st DAN
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18. Matthew Body 1st DAN

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19. Christa Lehmann 1st DAN

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS LIST WILL BE PERIODICALLY UPDATED AS CHRISTCHURCH SHOTOKAN KARATEKA ACHIEVE OFFICIAL DAN & QUALIFICATION REGISTRATION & MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE APPROPRIATE TECHNICAL STANDARDS.

CHRISTCHURCH SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB - CHIEF INSTRUCTOR PROFILE: Lyall Stone Sensei

2011-01-17T14:45:00.003-08:00

Lyall Stone Sensei (4th Dan) has trained for decades in the art of karate-do. Through the 1990's he was a senior member of the Japan Karate Association of Canterbury in Christchurch City(affiliated directly to the J.K.A through Shuseki-Shihan Tetsuhiko Asai). His strong backing in JKA Shotokan combined by his "hands on experience" as a security professional certainly form a vast gulf between his teaching and modern sports karate! In his own words he explains "Karate is not a game, it is a martial art of self-protection. Traditional Shotokan kihon, kata and kumite must collectively work together resulting in the ability to finish one's opponents, otherwise it is nothing more than a childish game. This was the bujutsu karate we learned from Asai Sensei and the other J.K.A instructors". Lyall Sensei at the helm of the Christchurch Shotokan Karate Club ensures that karate remains in it traditional form, as bujutsu (an effective MARTIAL ART)."Unlike the other Shotokan clubs in Christchurch we don't bounce around trying to score points, do gymnastics, or just try to look nice doing kihon and kata. And we are not a babysitting club, we offer real true Shotokan karate, and we are the only one's who do so in the Canterbury region. The standards of Shotokan karate in Christchurch are terrible, so our club exists to provide Cantabrian's with the option of learning the real thing. Those who want to learn Shotokan properly will seek, find and be welcomed. OSS!" - Lyall Stone Sensei.

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Favourite kata: Presently Meikyo-shodan, Meikyo-nidan & Meikyo-sandan. Also Tekki-sandan.

Most important kata: Besides Heian and Tekki for fundamentals, Junro 1-5 and Kibaken 1-5 for kumite.

Favourite techniques: Presently kaiten uraken-uchi, yoko-keage, oi-zuki, gyaku-zuki, shuto-uke, & kani-basami.

Favourite kumite techniques: "Anything that ends the conflict indefinitely..."

Teaching philosophy: "Patience with my students means they will grow at their own pace, and keep good health. However, even though we are in New Zealand, the standard is never lowered from that of the J.K.A and I.J.K.A as set by Asai Shihan".

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Pictures above: (1) Lyall Sensei performing Junro-sandan kata. (2) Demonstrating jodan yoko kekomi in a general class at the Christchurch Honbu Dojo at CPIT. (3) Chief Instructor Lyall Sensei countering resident international instructor Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan) with ura-nukite to the carotid artery during advanced practice. And (4) Lyall Sensei performing jiyu kumite with Matthew Body - 1st Dan (not pictured).

Christchurch Shotokan Karate: Chief Instructor Profile (COMING SOON)

2010-07-19T17:00:00.000-07:00

Above: Sensei Lyall Stone executing hidari chudan shuto uke (left sword hand block) in hidari kokutsu dachi (left back stance).
Above: Andre Bertel Sensei demonstrating tobi yoko geri (jumping side kick). Andre Sensei was formally Chief Instructor, but has returned from Japan in a technical support role to boost traditional Shotokan in the region. FOR ANDRE SENSEI'S PROFILE please visit his homepage: http://www.andrebertel.blogspot.com/

I.J.K.A NEW ZEALAND VIDEO GALLERY

2010-07-11T04:21:00.000-07:00

Visit here regularly for I.J.K.A Shotokan Karate updates

Asai Ha Shotokan Ryu (I.J.K.A) Kata: SEIRYU - Performed by Christchurch resident international instructor, Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan).

Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan) coaching Asai-ha Shotokan Karate in Venice, Italy (1).

Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan) teaching Asai-ha Shotokan-ryu Karate in Germany.

Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan) teaching Asai-ha Shotokan-ryu in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy.

Andre Bertel Sensei (6th Dan) teaching Asai-ha Shotokan-ryu in Tokyo, Japan.

These videos are a testament of the quality karate we offer our members, making the Christchurch IJKA Shotokan Karate Club not only the very best Shotokan club in Christchurch City, but the only club for those who are serious about karate. MORE VIDEOS TO COME INCLUDING JKA (MATSUNO GROUP) 1990's including interviews with our late World Chief Instructor, Tetsuhiko Asai Sensei, and special I.J.K.A trainings with Asai Sensei in Japan.

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FOR VIDEOS ALREADY ONLINE OF ANDRE SENSEI PLEASE VISIT: http://www.youtube.com/user/andrebertel?feature=mhum

CONTACT I.J.K.A NEW ZEALAND

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Andre Bertel Sensei: andre.mizuho@hotmail.co.jp

Club Chief Instructor - Lyall Stone Sensei: flea.l@hotmail.com

LINKS

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I.J.K.A LINKS

* IJKA (Kato Shihan): www.ijka.net

* IJKA (Mrs. Keiko Asai): www.ijka.jp

* Andre Bertel Sensei's site dedicated to Asai-ha Shotokan-ryu: www.andrebertel.blogspot.com

Christchurch I.J.K.A Shotokan Karate Club Class Schedule (2010)

2010-07-11T01:21:00.000-07:00

The Christchurch I.J.K.A Shotokan Karate Club has several types of classes available. These are as follows:

General Classes
These are open for anyone who joins, from complete beginner right through to senior dan grades. These classes cover the foundational techniques of karate-do with focus on ichigeki-hissatsu (training to achieve "a single finishing blow").

WHERE?

CPIT (Christchurch Polytech Institute of Technology) Gymnasium (Dojo-Room), Central Christchurch-City, New Zealand.

WHEN?

BEGINNERS: 6-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays excluding public holidays.

INTERMEDIATE: 7-8pm

HOW?

Call Lyall Stone Sensei to book a trial lesson or to come and observe a class (you need to do this to be let through the gym security door). Phone: (021) 204-2373.

Advanced Classes

These are available for members (and special guests via direct contact with Andre Sensei) only and include senior grade, black belt and instructor training sessions.