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2012 World Sabaki Challenge |
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Written by Webmaster
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 |
Tickets and fighter applications now availableSabaki... is a Japanese word meaning "to channel power efficiently." It can refer to the effort of taming a horse or damming a river. In martial arts, it means the natural way to use an opponent's power and momentum against him, regardless of size. For 33 years, the Sabaki Challenge has provided a place for martial artists to test their beliefs in the hard training they endure. Martial artists from around the world are in training for this single event; it only happens once a year. The rules are designed to bring out the best qualities of spirit, discipline, power and technique. Action will be delivered in a decisive yet dicsiplined manner; often ending in instant submission. Challenge a modern full contact stand up event in the tradition of timeless warrior code the whole family can enjoy. Fighter applications due March 3, 2012.
The 2012 Sabaki Challenge will be held on April 14th at the National Western Complex in Denver, CO.  |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 25 January 2012 )
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Written by Webmaster
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Monday, 02 January 2012 |
New Year 2012 The last month we had the final promotion test of 2011 at the honbu dojo. We had two visitors from Japan come, Sensei Tetsushi Hayashi and Sensei Yuji Yato. They watched carefully and graded the students. Sensei Mark Bergner passed his Go-dan exam, I was very happy in his continual progress since he started training as a boy. Happy New Year! I am very happy I could visit so many Enshin branches all over the world. Lets try hard to make a successful 2012, I hope to see you. 
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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 January 2012 )
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Written by mike ninomiya
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Monday, 02 January 2012 |
November 2011In November 2011 after finishing my seminar in Greece, I headed to Germany. Sensei Chandana Muthunayake hosted the European Sabaki Challenge and seminar in Frieberg. There were over 75 competitors in this annual event. Instructors Ahmad Al-Jaafri from Germany, Michael Kelkel from Germany, Jan Reichert from Germany, Shahin Fidan from Holland, Anton Bodyagin from Russia, and John Arnold from USA came with their students to support the event. This year there were several Enshin fighters from Poland and Virginia as well. From Denmark, competitors from a different style also took part for the first time at the European Sabaki Challenge. I felt a lot of excitement from this tournament that brings many Eurpoean countries together. The matches were very intense; no fighter wanting to back down. The next day, Sensei Chandana hosted the European seminar that brought together 85 students. I was also pleased to meet our new instructor from Sweden; Sensei Lars Brannstrom who came with his wife. Everyone had a good time training and I was very happy with the progress in Europe. On November 12, I hosted the first Colorado Regional tournament. This event grew out of the annual interschool tournament held at honbu dojo. This event’s growing popularity required me to change the venue to a local gymnasium. This competition featured three categories; Kata, Kumite and Breaking for all ages and levels. There were over 100 local competitors and some from California. The participants and audience enjoyed themselves very much. 
Colorado Regional 2011 
European Sabaki 2011 
European Seminar 2011 |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 January 2012 )
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