Seminar with Kenji Ushiro, 8th Dan, Kyoshi of Ushiro Karetedo
Kenji Ushiro Sensei teaches a style of Okinawan Karate called Ushiro Karatedo. Ushiro Sensei is an 8th dan Kyoshi of Ushiro Karetedo and 7th dan Kyoshi of Iaido, All-Japan Kendo Federation. His teacher, Nikichi Zaha, learned Okinawan karate from his own father, who was the direct student of Sokon Matsumura, as well as from his elder brother, Jiro Zaha, one of the top students of Chosin Chibana. Matsumura and Chibana were pivotal figures in the development of modern Okinawan karate. Zaha Sensei learned from many famous kareteka such as Shinpei Tawada.
Ushiro Sensei's mastery of ki, as expressed through his karate, is at a level rarely seen in the world of martial arts. He is a highly sought-after instructor in Japan and author of several books on martial arts. His second book, Karate and Ki, has recently been released in an English version (reading this book before the seminar is strongly recommended).
This will be a great opportunity to train with Ushiro Sensei in the United States this year! This seminar is a rare opportunity for any style of martial artist to work on increasing their ability to generate and use internal power in the execution of an art. Registration for this event is mandatory and training spaces for this event are expected to fill-up quickly.
Where:
Aikido Eastside
13410 SE 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
www.aikieast.com
Schedule:
Saturday, October 29, 2011
9:00 am. - Noon
2:30 pm. - 4:30 pm.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
9:00 am. - Noon
2:30 pm. - 4:30 pm.
Due to space limitations, the seminar will be limited to 35 participants.
To Register:
Send checks payable to Josh Drachman to 3440 72nd Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040.
Costs:
Full Seminar: $250
($225 if registration and payment received before 9/15/11).
One day: $150
($135 if registration and payment received before 9/15/11).
Please note that preference will be given to both day participants to allow for continuity in the training experience.
For further information:
Contact Josh Drachman at
jdrachman1@juno.com or 561-212-6809.
