Yearly Archives: 2015

Events and Outings

Manchester Karate Championships

Manchester Karate Championships

3rd May 2015

Dear Parents and Instructors,

Welcome to the First Manchester Karate Championship. We are proud to be able to hold these competitions for all grades including lower grade abilities. The day is set to be a valuable experience for all children as well as lots of fun… We hope to see you all there!

Kata Rules

  • All 7th Kyu below permitted
    – Shio tsuki-Ju Nino-Kihon katas
  • All 6th, 5th, 4th Kyu permitted
    – Gekisai ichi + Ni, saifa, bassai dai seiunchin katas
  • All 3rd Kyu above permitted
    – Free choice of your style kata

Kumite Rules

  • All kumite matches 1.5 minutes
  • All kumite competitors must wear red or blue mitts
  • Shin/instep protectors are optional
  • All kumite competitors must wear a gum shield
  • No contact to the face, hand or feet for age 12 and under
  • Any categories above 13 years will be light skin touch contact with hand or feet

For further information, please contact Sensei Steve:

Hoshindo Karate Manchester
Phone: 07708 497 223
E-mail: info.

Articles

The History and Fundamentals of Goju-Ryu Karate by Yamaguchi Gogen

Goju-Ryu: The History and Fundamentals of Goju-Ryu Karate

A Book by Yamaguchi Gogen.

goju-ryu--book-cover--Yamaguchi-Gogen

Highly recommended to all students, the book is by a true karate master, Yamaguchi “the cat” Gogen, founder of the Japanese Goju-Ryu, one of Japan’s largest and most successful karate organizations.

Paperback: 330 pages
Publisher: Rising Sun Productions; 1st edition (April 25, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0920129234
ISBN-13: 978-0920129234
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars

amazon-logoAvailable from Amazon Books, cost less than $20 usually, see below for the link
http://www.amazon.com/Goju-Karate-Kyohan-Gogen-Yamaguchi/dp/0920129234/ …

Class Locations

Karate Classes in Withington, Manchester

COVID-19 SESSIONS UPDATE
With safety in mind…We are back!

Classes have resumed.
Please see the table below for times and locations.

Sevenways Methodist Church
Derbyshire Lane, Stretford, M32 9RD		 Monday: 6-7pm, 7-8pm
St. Chads Community Centre
St. Chads Road Manchester, M20 4WH		 Mondays and Wednesdays: 6-7:30pm
Whalley Range Highschool
Whalley Range Stadium Gym, Manchester, M16 8GW		 Sunday: 2-3pm, 3-4pm, 4-5pm
Levenshulme Methodist Church
Stockport Road, Manchester, M19 3AP		 Wednesdays and Fridays: 6-7pm, 7-8pm
Saturday: 11:30-12:30pm
Life Leisure Cheadle
Shiers Drive Cheadle, SK8 UR

 Friday: 6:30-7:30pm
Sunday 11:30-12:30pm, 12:30-1:30pm
North Reddish Community Centre
Longford Road, West Stockport, SK6 5ET		 Thursdays 6-7pm
St. Johns Centre
St Johns Road, Old Trafford Manchester, M16 7GK		 Saturday 10:30-11:30am, 11:30-12:30pm

Please keep well in this period, keep up your exercises, stay alert, and look out for those around you who may need your help and assistance.

NHS Guidelines:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

UK Government Response:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

There is now a Test and Trace app that can be downloaded on your smartphone.

Get tested to check if you have COVID-19 via: 

https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

 

Ho Shin Do Karate Classes in Withington, Manchester


Karate Classes in Withington, Manchester

Suited to age ranges

5 to 13, 14 and above

Class Times

Class Location

Karate Classes in Withington, Manchester

Price per class + offers

£0.00 Prices are very reasonable, discount available for monthly/yearly payment, first class is FREE!!

Karate Instructors

Our Karate Instructors

Teachers and Coaches

In our training and development of teachers and coaches, we follow these guidelines;

  • Establish and implement professional and ethical values and practice
  • Promote and apply the principles and practices of equal opportunities
  • Promote positive images of people with special needs
  • Have a commitment to providing entitlement and access to all their professional activities
  • Encourage high expectations and standards of achievement from all they teach
  • Involve everyone in meaningful and appropriate activity to ensure a quality experience
  • Help everyone to achieve their full potential.

UK Instructors and Senior Students

Manchester

Our Karate Instructors:
Stephen Sijuwade
07708 497 223

Amir Karimi
Naser Sawari

Saeid Borgheian

London

Karate Instructors:
Krishan Wadhia

International Instructors

Australia

 

Rod Martin
Chief Instructor, Shihan BSc (Adel). BHSc Acu. Adv. Dipl Acu. Cert IV TCMRM

Malwina Martin
Instructor 4th dan Goju Ryu Karatedo Seiwakai, 4th dan JKF Goju Kai

Damien Seidel
Instructor 3rd dan Hoshindo Karate, 3rd dan Goju Ryu Karatedo Seiwakai, 3rd dan JKF Goju Kai

Keith McCubbin
Instructor 3rd dan Hoshindo karate

Tim McCubbin
Instructor 3rd dan Hoshindo karate, 2nd dan JKF Gojukai

Naomi Higgs
Instructor 3rd dan Hoshindo Karate, 2nd dan Goju Ryu Karatedo Seiwakai, 2nd dan JKF Goju Kai

Ian Guirco
Instructor 2nd dan Hoshindo Karate, 1st dan Goju Ryu Karatedo Seiwakai, 1st dan JKF Goju Kai

General

A letter to the club from Rod & Malwina Martin Shihan

An open letter to Ho Shin Do Manchester Karateka from Rod & Malwina Martin Shihan

To all the Ho Shin Do Manchester Karateka,

We are deeply grateful to receive our awards on this, your 10th Anniversary.

Having followed your progress from humble beginnings in 2004, after having the privilege of teaching and training with Steve sensei for years before that, we see the growth and development, the coming of age and the integrity of what you have all created.

With Ten years of gradings, tournaments and seminars, our only regret is that we haven’t been able to be in the dojo with you at every class, however, we believe that you couldn’t be in better hands than that of Steve Sijuwade Sensei, who’s dedication to all of you, along with his own training, is unprecedented.

Spending some time with Steve sensei in Japan 2014 reminded me of our friendship and how much we value his care and attention. Watching him grow as a karateka, a teacher and a leader has been our pleasure.

It has been delightful to see the photos and video posts of you all, working hard on your karate, so it is your joy and commitment to your training that inspires and helps us. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu..

Roderick Martin and Malwina Martin
January, 2015