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HOME AT LAST!
Heiwa-do Karate Kai
94-406 Maikoiko street
Offices 1&2
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Go to the 'Google' home screen. Type 'Heiwa-do Karate Kai' and select 'maps' to get directions.
Please look forward to our Grand Opening -
June 2010!
OPEN HOUSE
June 19, 2010
a Great Success!
Mahalo to our many Special Guest:
Lt. Governor
Duke Aiona
Senator
Willie Espero
Entrepreneur
Wally Amos
FORMAL KYU EXAMS AUGUST 2010
Kyu exams are divided into three distinct physical portions.
During the kihon waza, or fundamental techniques portion of the exam,
students are tasked with demonstrating various techniques at a level of competence equal towards the rank for which they are
testing. Strength, speed, focus & precision are all required elements in the execution of kihon waza.
During the kata, or forms portion of the exam, students are
tasked with demonstrating from one to any number kata appropriate towards the rank for which they are testing.
Correct form, focus, timing & spirit are all required elements in the execution of kata.
During the kumite, or sparring portion of the exam, students are
tasked with demonstrating the various pre-arranged, semi-free & free sprarring methods appropriate towards the rank for
which they are testing. Self-control, focus, awareness of the correct distance & timing are all required elements
in the execution of kumite.
Additionally as part of their test, students may be asked to recite
verses from the opening ceremony, or to define words and phrases used during class.
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Newest Nidans
Heiwa-do Karate Gainen salutes Senpai Richard Costa & Junior Senpai Xena Stamm on their recent promotions to the
rank of Nidan. This, the final BB promotion of 2009, happened on December 19th at the PC Dojo. The exam
was led by Sensei R. "Rusty" Titus and observed by Shihan Ronnie Woodard.
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| Sensei Rabbit with Senpai Richard Costa and Senpai Xena Stamm pose with Shihan Woodard + 1 |
National Pride
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| Xena Stamm performs the Shotokan kata - Gankaku |
Junior Senpai Xena Stamm of the FilCom Dojo takes
second place in in the 12 year old girls black belt division for kata at the 50th All Hawaii Karate Tournament.
The tournament, hosted by Kotaka Sensei's International Karate Federation, is probably the biggest of it's kind
in Hawaii. It is held annually and plays host to competitors from Hawaii, the mainland U.S., and
abroad. In attendance were National & World Champions Sensei George Kotaka & Sensei Elisa Au of IKF.
Also in attendance -- Brandis Miyazaki a gold medalist and international level competitor from JIKC Hawaii.
Congratulation to the Blue Team!!!
BATTLE OF THE DOJO
X
2009
October 17, 2009
Aiea High School Gymnasium
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The Members of Team HFCA
Sean Suetsugu, Kaitlin King, Taylor Goulart, Anthony Lucuab, Mia
Goulart, & Adrian Nihipali-Forde
Represented their dojo at the
Battle of the Dojos X.
(top to bottom-left to right)
The Benefits of Karate Training
Improved Focus and Physical Fitness, more Self-Discipline,
and a Positive Outlet for Energy are the benefits of Karate training for Kids.
Stress Relief through Physical Fitness and Valuable new Skills
Learned while getting in Shape are some of the benefits for Adults.
An Activity for the entire Family that can be shared in the
Dojo and at Home!
In Karate class you are constantly learning new things.
The Belt System reinforces the habits of long and short term goal setting, which is often critical to success in life. Our
programs stress the cultivation of the proper mindset, character traits, and habits that will make one more successful
in other areas of life.
AWESOME!!!
3x3
Senpai Xena Stamm takes 3rd
in Kata, Sai, & Bo at the 2009 Nationals held in Florida.
OSU!
I could be mistaken, but I believe that the
term 'osu' is used exclusively in the art of karate. Like the Hawaiian word 'aloha', 'osu' has many uses in the dojo--but
none more important perhaps, than the firey expression of one's spirit.
(8/3/2008)
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HEI WHAT?
I've been searching the internet using 'heiwa-do karate'
as my search criteria. I'm absolutely amazed at the amount of ignorance concerning our art. The misconceptions,
assumptions, and even outright idiocy. But, 'everyone is entitiled to an opinion,' as Soke would tell me.
Soke Hirano did not give the name 'Heiwa-do' to his art. As with Shotokan
Karate, Heiwa-do was not named by it's founder. Despite similarities, Heiwa-do is not Wado-ryu, though the later
is very much a parent of the former.
Soke was given control of the existing Hawaii Wado dojo upon his
permanent return to Hawaii in July of 1962. And did so with the blessings of his teacher, Master Hironori Otsuka.
As far as relationships with the Wado-ryu karate stylew are concerned.
Shihan Masafumi Shiomitsu of Wado-ryu fame, also a direct student of Master
Otsuka, maintained a personal relationship with Soke Hirano, up to the time of Soke's death in October of 2009. At Soke's personal
request, Shihan Shiomitsu would teach pure Wado-ryu karate to Soke's students. Soke
himself had stopped teaching Wado-ryu exclusively and had long ago begun heavily incorporating influences gathered from
amongst karate's major styles.
I believe that Soke perceived karate to be a vehicle for personal
development, rather than a means to perpetuate ego. Proof of this lies in the fact that for decades, we simply called
our art 'JIKC' karate. Wado-ryu kata, Shotokan kata, Shito-ryu kata, Goju-ryu breathing methods, etc.,...all can be
found in the Heiwa-do system.
(...to be continued.)
The Senpai of Waipahu FilCom Dojo pose for a
"photo op" with Shihan Ronnie Woodard during Soke's Memorial Celebration of Life.
Pictured above from left to right:
Richard Costa, Marco Sernadilla, Russell Kusaka, Darrel Agno, Shihan Woodard, Allen
James Tacras (PC dojo), & Eduardo Almenario
JIKC mourns the loss of its beloved founder
On the morning of October 1st, Soke Kiyohisa Hirano, slipped away into history.
I have never sensed a moment of weakness, nor have I ever been witness to anything but his gentle quiet
understanding. In my all to brief conversations with him, he would listen quietly, properly relate the what
and the why of my feelings, and then disconcertingly ask me "What is your question?". He was funny that way,...and
wise. When I felt that my relationship with the organization had hit a crossroad. It was Soke who all at once
gave me permission to leave and find my way, but at the same time told me it was his wish that I remain. And it is because his
generosity of spirit that I have done so.
Shihan Ronnie Woodard, longtime student and close personal friend of Soke Kiyohisa Hirano, has made arrangements
to celebrate the many accomplishments of his friend and mentor.
The memorial celebration will take place on October 25th, at the Waikiki Yatch Club. The celebration
will occur immediately following a ceremony at sea.
R. "Rabbit" Celestino
Karate Concepts welcomes
St.Joseph's Catholic school
to it's ranks. St. Joseph's now joins The Holy Family Catholic Academy of
Honolulu and Our Lady of Perpetual Help school of Ewa Beach as a third member in what is hoped will culminate each
year in a special event for all the students involved.
OUTRAGEOUSLY GREAT NEWS!!!
(10022009)
IGAKI SEMINAR 2009
Senpai R."Rick" Costa, Senpai Xena Stamm, & Senpai Daryl Agno,
join Sensei R."Rabbit" Celestino at the 2009 Sensei Hideharu Igaki (pictured above) kata seminar.
Sensei Igaki treated the class to the Shito-ryu Karate kata
"Itosu Rohai Shodan".
After-Word
Opportunities such as this may not always be available.
Participation in seminars help broaden
a students range of knowledge. Students are strongly encouraged to take
advantage of every opportunity to participate in training with these highly qualified instructors.
KARATE in the PARK
Aloha Soke
January 16, 1938
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October 1, 2009
| Senpai Rick Costa with Soke Kiyohisa Hirano and |
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| Sensei Masafumi Shiomitsu at the Honolulu Dojo |
July 19, 2009
Soke Kiyohisa Hirano
@ Honolulu dojo
| Sensei Rabbit together with Sensei Shiomitsu |
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| at the PC dojo during his 2007 visit. |
GET READY NOW!!!
Preparing for competition encourages students to try their very
best. The preparation alone can raise a student's ability to an entirely new level. Many students are afraid to
compete. Encouragement and support to participate from parents go a long way in helping a student develop the confidence
required to overcome this and similar social obstacles that may be encountered elsewhere.
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| Darrel Agno, Eduardo Almenario, & Marco Sernadilla |
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The teaching staff extends a heartfelt congratulations
to senpai Eduardo Almenario of the Waipahu FilCom dojo, on his promotion to Nidan - 2nd degree black belt.
Senpai Ed tested on Saturday, March 20th at the PC Dojo.
ARE YOU PREPARED
TO STEP UP?
BLACK BELT
EXAMS
Saturday
June 19, 2010
JIKC's Pearl City Dojo
5:30pm
SPECIAL THANKS!
Sensei Bradley Coker for his timely advice, generousity, and vision. Let's Rock!!!
Karate is a form of "civil combat". A non-military form of fighting
meant to be employed by civilians in order to preserve life and liberty.
Karate is also heavily utilized as a combative sport.
Contests may range from the traditional to the absurd.
The training, mindset and goals of each are mutually exclusive.
"...and never the twain shall
meet."
(20100622)
Heiwa-do Karate
The Road to Peace
Karate,
combines fitness, discipline, concentration and self-defense
into one of the most effective of physical activities.
Border's Waikele
Senpai Rick Costa of the Waipahu
Dojo is joined by Senpai Derek Suyama and Senpai Christine Ayson of Sensei Rusty Titus' Aiea / Pearl City Dojo at
a recent public awareness activity hosted by Border's Bookstore ~ Waikele.
We would like to extend a Special Thanks to
Mr. David Hull
General Manager
Border's Bookstore, Waikele.
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at long last!!!
Keep 'em comin'!
JIKC Karate thrives in Thailand! Sensei Mike Spain was a student of Sensei
Roy Woodard during his teaching tenure at the Kona Dojo on the Big Island of Hawaii. Sensei Mike himself,
taught at the Kona Dojo following Sensei Roy's departure to the Mainland. Sensei Mike currently calls Chiang Mai Thailand
his home. Click on the logo above to visit Sensei Mike Spain's website.
Noah Hull of the Waipahu FilCom Dojo.
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