Sho Dan

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  www.btm.com.au/martial-arts/instructors.htm - [Cached Version]
  Last Visited: 6/30/2009  

  Sempai Nathan Marshall - Sho Dan
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  Sempai Tomas Williams - Sho Dan
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  Sempai Joshua Reilly - Sho Dan

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  0806Tesshinkan Summer Camp - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/18/2007    Last Visited: 11/3/2009  

  Here Cathy Quinn, who also holds the rank of San Dan (FSKA) in Shotokan Karate, remains fully focused during the morning bo basics.
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  In addition to her interest in kobudo Sempai Katharine holds the rank of Ni Dan (FSKA) in Shotokan Karate, and at the end of this years camp Katharine successfully graded attaining the kobudo rank of Ni Kyu.
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  Here Marilyn Norman, who holds the rank of San Dan (FSKA) in Shotokan Karate, is watched very carefully by Sensei Tamayose as Marilyn draws near to the end of the bo kata, Shushi No Kun Sho.
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  Sempai Rainer, seen on the right in this photograph, is to be congratulated for passing his grading on the last day of camp and being promoted to the rank of San Dan.
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  Maezato No Tekko always requires a great deal of concentration and Sempai Cathy Quinn, who holds the rank of San Dan (FSKA) in Shotokan Karate, always leads by example.
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  Both students successfully graded on the final day of camp and both students were promoted to the rank of Sho Dan. Good form In addition to her new rank in the Tesshinkan, Colleen also holds the rank of Ni Dan in Goju-Ryu Karate.
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  Both long and complex, Chikin Shitahaku No Sai is one of several katas that are required of any student wishing to grade for the rank of Sho Dan. Sensei Tamayose's gaze was exacting and he always made sure that each student's posture, stance, and hand positions were satisfactory to him before we were allowed to go on to the next movement. Over the course of the weekend his expectations rose considerably and all of the students made ever effort to try and meet his very high standards. Waiting their turn The Dan ranks and those senior kyu ranks who were grading for Sho Dan this year received particularly close scrutiny from Sensei Tamayose when it was their turn on the dojo floor.
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  This year Sempai Rainer was promoted to San Dan, Sempai Mac was promoted to Ni Dan, and Sheya and Colleen were both promoted to Sho Dan.
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  This is one of several katas that are required when grading for the rank of Sho Dan and it is the second nunchaku kata that is taught in the Tesshinkan syllabus. One on one with Sensei Tamayose At this years camp Sempai Rainer took the opportunity to grade for the rank of San Dan.
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  I hold the rank of Go Dan in Shotokan Karate (FSKA) from Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi, Chief Instructor of the Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association, and like Shihan Funakoshi, Sensei Tamayose's very high standards, and his ability to draw out the best in you makes training under his watchful eye a both a privilege, and challenge. I am very pleased to be a member of the Ryukyu Kobudo Tesshinkan and to have the opportunity to study this original Okinawan martial art under the guidance of such an excellent kobudo teacher as Sensei Tamayose. Where ever he travels Sensei Tamayose brings to those students fortunate enough to train with him, a wealth of knowledge, and his undying passion for all that the art of Okinawan kobudo has to offer. He is an unsurpassed teacher with the rare gift of being able to truly convey his message, and the art of kobudo, to all of the students he comes in contact with, regardless of their rank or their personal experience.

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  0907Tesshinkan Summer Camp - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/18/2007    Last Visited: 11/3/2009  

  In addition to being members of the Tesshinkan, Sensei Quinn is a San Dan in Shotokan karate (FSKA) while Sempai Uwe holds the rank of Sho Dan in Shotokan karate (FSKA).
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  Here Barry Norman and Carrolyn Simonis practice the sai kata, Chikin Shitahaku No Sai, which is one of several katas that are required for the rank of Sho Dan.
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  In addition to her interest in kobudo Sempai Katharine holds the rank of Ni Dan (FSKA) in Shotokan Karate.
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  Sho Dan - the begining of a journey

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  Dan Grading 2006 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 6/1/2006    Last Visited: 11/3/2009  

  SHO DAN - NI DAN - SAN DAN GRADING
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  This year during our dojo's Annual Summer Camp and Dan Grading which was held from June 24th - 26th, five students graded for the rank of Shodan, one student graded for the rank of Ni Dan, and three students graded for the rank of San Dan, all under the watchful eyes of the grading panel, and their family and friends.
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  Later that evening Sempai was promoted to the rank of San Dan later at our annual awards banquet. Copy cats Sempai Cathy and Sempai Amy paired up to work on a new series of drills. They were also promoted in rank later that evening, Sempai Cathy to the rank of San Dan and Sempai Amy to the rank of Ni Dan. Both students are long time members of the dojo and their promotion was well deserved. Pointers from the teacher Sensei Hayashi made a point of going around the dojo and working with each group individually to make sure that the finer details were clearly understood by all concerned. Sensei Hayashi's years of dedication to the art of kobudo were clearly visible in his technique. Waiting their turn Newly promoted Sho Dan's, Sempai Uwe Bartley, Sempai Diane Luszniak, and Sempai Roberta Hutchinson work on their basics while waiting for Sensei Hayashi to get around to their group. Checking the results Sensei Hayashi kept a close eye on all of the students, not only is saftey always a concern when doing any form of weapons training, he was also looking for correct technique to be sure that all of the students developed good basics.
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  Sho Dan at last The "five" - ranging in age from 13 to their forties Put together an wonderful demonstration including kihon, kata, and the associated bunkai. Here they are caught in motion during the kata Tekki Nidan.
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  The Sho Dan's take time to say thank you
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  Proud of his newly awarded rank of Sho Dan, Sempai Uwe holds up his T-shirt that reads "I survived the 2006 Shodan Grading".
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  Front row from left to right: Uwe Bartley, (Sho Dan) Cathy Quinn, (San Dan) Diane Luszniak , (Sho Dan) Barry Norman, (San Dan) Robert Winter, (Sho Dan) and Amanda Braaten , (Sho Dan).
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  Front row from left to right: Uwe Bartley, (Sho Dan) Cathy Quinn, (San Dan) Diane Luszniak , (Sho Dan) Barry Norman, (San Dan) Robert Winter, (Sho Dan) and Amanda Braaten , (Sho Dan).
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  Front row from left to right: Uwe Bartley, (Sho Dan) Cathy Quinn, (San Dan) Diane Luszniak , (Sho Dan) Barry Norman, (San Dan) Robert Winter, (Sho Dan) and Amanda Braaten , (Sho Dan).
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  Front row from left to right: Uwe Bartley, (Sho Dan) Cathy Quinn, (San Dan) Diane Luszniak , (Sho Dan) Barry Norman, (San Dan) Robert Winter, (Sho Dan) and Amanda Braaten , (Sho Dan).
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  Back row from left to right: Amy Barnes, (Ni Dan) Roberta Hutchinson, (Sho Dan) Marilyn Norman (San Dan).

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  Do you see what you see - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/18/2007    Last Visited: 11/3/2009  

  Sensei Richard Kim, 10 th Dan, Hanshi, of the Zen Bei Butoku-kai, entered the gymnasium and acknowledged with a bow the single sound that resounded from the entire assembly coming to attention. He walked slowly to the center of the room, checked the time on his watch and nodded ever so slightly.
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  Once a student has achieved their last brown belt, or 1 st kyu, they will in all likelihood have been training karate for about 3 to 4 years, at which time in many dojos they can normally expect to grade for their first level of black belt, or Sho Dan, within the coming year.
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  In the end the time it takes to reach the rank of Sho Dan will differ for each individual student.
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  I guarantee that if you were made a 10 th Dan tomorrow it would not make your kata or your techniques one bit better than they are at this very moment in time. In fact the complete opposite would probably start to happen, the rank would go to your head, you would begin to feel that there is nothing left to learn, you would start to think that you are now qualified to teach, and you would probably quit training with the same level of intensity, and before you know it you would be going backwards, and in most cases without even knowing it. What a shame that would be, and all becasue you thought you were better than you really were. Gichin Funakoshi sensei, the "Father of Shotokan karate" never awarded a rank higher than 5 th Dan in his lifetime. He always considered this rank the ultimate pinnacle of success, and many of his most senior students despite a lifetime of training never accepted a higher rank. In fact prior to the end of World War II and despite the number of students he had it is said that Gichin Funakoshi sensei only awarded the rank of 5 th Dan, twelve times during his life.

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  FSKA Nidan Grading 2003 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 6/20/2003    Last Visited: 11/3/2009  

  The grading got under way with Sensei Baldwin putting the two candidates, seen here in the front row, as well as the other senior black belt members of the dojo who were there to support them, such as Sempai Bill Camden (Sho Dan), through a series of basics drills to help get them warmed up for what was to come. Moving Basics Up and down the dojo they went until their sweat ran freely and their legs felt like lead. With determined looks and strong spirits they kept their focus and concentration even when Sensei Baldwin asked each row to do different techniques. The Support of Others Sempai Bill Camden (Sho Dan) and Sempai Christine Dixon (Sho Dan) seen here in the second row were just a few of the seniors students who helped to send Cathy and Barry on their way by creating a room full of positive energy.
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  Here Sempai Cathy is seen doing a bunkai for Kanku Sho assisted from left to right by Sempai Marilyn Norman (Ni Dan), Sempai Katharine Kaye (Ni Dan), Sempai Sarah Bailey (Sho Dan) and Sempai Amy Barnes (Sho Dan). Tekki Nidan Sempai Barry is seen here performing a bunkai for the kata Tekki Nidan with the assistance of Sempai Katharine Kaye, Ni Dan, and Sempai Amy Barnes, Sho Dan, while Sempai Cathy Quinn watches along with Sempai Sarah Bailey, Sho Dan. Sempai in Motion Sempai Cathy is seen here caught in motion as she performs one of her favorite kata - Jitte.
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  At the awards banquet this year in addition to promoting Sempai Barry Norman and Sempai Cathy Quinn to the rank of Ni Dan, fellow students, family members, and invited quests watched as last years graduates received their Certificates of Rank. Sempai Gordon Green, (Sho Dan) is seen here during his acceptance while Sempai Sarah Bailey (Sho Dan), and Sempai Pierre St. Onge (Sho Dan) and Sempai Alaine Reimer (Sho Dan), wait their turn. Well Earned Sempai Sarah Bailey, the youngest Sho Dan in our dojo to date, receives her certificate.
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  Our special guests, Sensei Kyle Funakoshi and Sempai Jennifer Arbarquez, pose with the instructors at the end of another great summer camp, on the left Sempai Donna Gray (Sho Dan), Sempai Jennifer Arbarquez (Ni Dan), Sensei Kyle Funakoshi (Roku Dan), Sensei Kieran Baldwin (Yon Dan), and Sensei Peter Lindsay (Yon Dan) .

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  FSKA Summer Camp and Grading 2004 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/18/2007    Last Visited: 11/3/2009  

  In the front row from left to right are, Sempai Katharine Kaye, Ni Dan, and Sempai Cathy Quinn, Ni Dan, in the second row are, Sempai Tim Trytten, Sho Dan, Sempai Amy Barnes, Sho Dan, and Sempai Sarah Bailey, Sho Dan. Always leading
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  Having attained the rank of Ni Dan at last years summer camp Sempai Cathy continues to be a leader in the dojo, and as a member of the Instructors Program she always sets a fine example for all of the other students to follow.
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  This year I too stepped on to the dojo floor and tested for the rank of Go Dan.
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  After more than 26 years as a student in what I consider a life long pursuit, the art of Shotokan Karate-Do, I am truly honoured to be awarded the rank of Go Dan within the Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association. Congratulations Sensei Kyle and I pose with the dojo's two new Sho Dan's, Sempai Bryce McMath, and Sempai Keir Bertram.
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  Seen here with Sensei Kyle are two familiar faces, on the left Sempai Curtis Lindsay, Ni Dan, and on the right Sempai Derek Low, Sho Dan.

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  FSKA World Championship 2002 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/18/2007    Last Visited: 11/3/2009  

  Also on day two, Sempai Amy Barnes, Sho Dan, seen here on the far right, joined Team Ireland as their fifth member for the Women's Team Kumite event in which they went on to win a silver medal.

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  FSKA World Championship 2004 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/18/2007    Last Visited: 11/3/2009  

  Sempai Amy Barnes, Sho Dan, of FSKA Canada, who is attending her second FSKA World Championship is on the left hand side of the photo.
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  This year they included students trying for Sho Dan and San Dan, as well as very senior Sensei's looking to advance to both Go Dan, and Roku Dan.

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  FSKA World Championship 2005 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 1/18/2007    Last Visited: 11/13/2008  

  Sho Dan, one student was from South Africa trying for the rank of San Dan, and one student was from Nepal trying for the rank of Yon Dan. The grading included, kihon, kata, as well as the bunkai for each kata on their grading syllabus, and kumite.

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