News:::
Winter, 2008
News:
We have a new member Chuck Roberts aka Chuck-(san). Let's all show
Chuck a warm welcome. He was referred to me by my sister Sue. Chuck is a
seasoned Aikidoka and Judoka... He knows how to take a fall - Train with him
and get to know him.
For anyone who missed the opportunity to cut this year- We will be doing this training again in the
spring and summer of '08. We will all need more time behind the bokken. I
have been fortunate in acquiring a Bugei Crane and a Bugei Dragonfly this
year - meaning the Chen Tsunami along with the Chen PPK has now become the
communal property of the Shori Dojo.
In Early December the Dojo we attended the Luke Molitor Kukishin
Seminar in Morris. Special thanks goes out to Markk for hosting this
event - even with all
the logistical craziness that comes with hosting a seminar - (sorry about
your toe Matt) Markk really knows how to pull it all together and keep the
training on track. As always, Luke did a phenomenal job in transmitting the
Kukishin material to the crowd. Under his tutelage and guidance - our group
(as well as most others) really got our form together. In my opinion, Laura
"Straps" Worster had the best cut of the seminar (besides Luke -
of course).
Her Mat sliding away from the stand like an afterthought - prettiest
thing I've seen in a long time. Thanks Straps!
Currently as a group we have been working on taking the balance of the
attacker. This has been demonstrated and stated by practically every shihan/shidoshi
since I first stepped into a dojo. Unfortunately, it takes a televised foot
sweep on a popular reality show to bring the message weight. The best
physical representation of this idea comes from Shihan Ed Martin. His one
chance policy is something we all need to seriously drill and make our own.
This critical idea will be my focus of training for the year. That and
getting my old knees in shape in order to sit and die before the Man.
Recent Promotions
Congrats to Paddy on his Green Belt
Chuck M and Dave on their 5th kyu
Great job everyone - keep up the good work!
We have many people belt testing next month.. Good luck!
Black Belt Rings
Cami Cameron of Springfield is working on the Black belt award rings. Check
out her work at www.kamis-inspirations.com
I am under the impression that she is also creating a Bujinkan style ring...
Knowing Cami's talent in previous works - It should be very impressive.
T-Shirts
We will be setting up another Shori t-Shirt order This Month - hopefully by
February. New Members get one free! Get me your sizes and type Short sleeve
- Long sleeve - hoodie. Prices vary - TShirts are usually around $10.
Sword order -
Eventually we will be getting our refund from Tom Hayden and Tombu swords...
on writhing this (1/20/08)
I Really don't know when that will be. In the future we will order direct
from Oni Forge - or even better...
From Jess Attilli of Mantis
Swords - Good guy, nice swords... Discount for our dojo! win-win!
Media Library:
BOOKS: The Shoridojo has finally got all the books up and soon will be ready for lending.
I still need to create an inventory list and method of stamping
them.
The Current DVD Section of our library can be found on the Resources
section of this site. Remember These are
for borrowing from our members - not for Re-Sale or copying! So, stop
emailing me for the prices... Thanks.
Try and return all selections within a month of sign out... This way
everyone has viewing opportunities.
What's New?
School News
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Due to space and quality concerns we are unfortunately not accepting new enrollment
without referrals. We will provide alternate training locations for those
who are interested.
It is important for the group to train together and help
each other down the path. Showing up ON TIME
is not only important for individual
development but also for the group itself.
Check out this Website www.bujinmag.com
- developed by Markk Bush.
An official bujinkan e-zine endorsed by Soke and edited by Shihan Ed Martin.
Drop Markk an email from the site.
Site News...
* If any one has any suggestions for the site - I'm open to ideas.
* Articles are requested by members for the editorial section.
* You want an Email contact list... Drop me a line
telling me to add your
name.
Currently, I am only updating this site every quarter. Any news / ideas /
schedule changes will be sent via Email to all members on the list.
Schedule...
Sunday: 9:30 AM - Curriculum Training - @National Karate in Bartlett (corner
of Devon and Prospect)
Tuesday: 7:30 PM - Application study and review.
Thursday: 7:30 PM - Curriculum Training
Saturday: 10:30 AM - Workshops by appointment.
Who's Working What?
Greg L: Small movements
Laura: Small Movements - ASP training? (oh no!)
Mike: Gyokko Ryu
Greg S: Gyokko Ryu
Chris: Gyokko Ryu
Sam: Gyokko Ryu - putting together an ukemi program.
John: 1st Kyu Material...
Chuck W: 3rd Kyu material
Kim: 4th Kyu Material
Chuck M: 4th Kyu material
Dave: Brown Belt Review
James: Brown Belt Review
Laura W: 5th Kyu material
Kasia: 7th Kyu material
Paddy: 8th Kyu Material
Vic: Koto Ryu Review