Henshuho no. 1 is a disheartening way to start the sequence of 28 self-defence moves developed by Dr. Chitose, the founder of Chito-Ryu karate. It is, arguably, the hardest of all the defences to make work. Done traditionally, the defender ducks under the attacker’s high punch, applies a high block on the attacking arm, near…
Sakamoto-Sensei will be coming to Canada and teaching clinics from October 13th to October 22nd, please look at and download the flyers for the clinics you are eligible for. Plan to attend all the clinics you can, this is a great opportunity this close to home to train with Sakamoto-Sensei, who is a former live-in disciple of…
Last July, Ryusei Karate-Do Canada was happy to host Ken Sakamoto-Sensei for a series of clinics. During the visit, Sakamoto-Sensei freely shared the results of his hard practice and study, combining his own insights with what he learned from O-Sensei and, more recently, from Katsuhiko Shinzato-Sensei, head of Shōrin-ryū Kishaba Juku in Okinawa. On his…
On Thursday, July 10, Sakamoto-Sensei will teach clinics at Barrie Ryusei Karate dojo. The clinics will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (kids) and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (adults) and are open to all Barrie Ryusei karate members and Ryusei members from other dojos. The clinics will have a nominal charge of $10 for…
In July, Ken Sakamoto, the head of Ryusei Karate-Do, will be coming to Canada to teach a series of clinics. His first clinic will be an open seminar held Sunday, July 6, at Jennings School of Karate in Bradford. Called “Three Ways to Emptiness,” the clinic will feature three sessions geared at teaching some of…
A picture of Barrie Ryusei Karate student Andrew Muszynski receiving his black belt (shodan) certificate. Andrew joined the class at age eight and has put up with nine years of hard work and abuse to achieve this milestone at age 17. Congratulations, Andrew. He and Simon are the only ones from the original kids…
