Winter News Updates
Updated March 14, 2006
Sensei Vladimir Klotchikhine
Correction:
On behalf of KAO I would like to apologize for this miss-communication. Sensei
Klotchikhine is NOT retiring.
January 2006 marked the 5 th year anniversary of Shiseikan Karate-Do & Kempo School . Sensei Klotchikhine is its principal and chief instructor. His skill as a coach made SKKS a formidable club winning over 250 medals within the club's short lifespan. Congratulations on SKKS' anniversary and continued success in all future endeavors.
NCCP Technical
1 and 2 a Success
Karate Ontario’s NCCP top dog, Mr. Howard Crocker, led an informative and entertaining seminar series this past February on how best to teach Karate. Technical Level 1 course was geared towards teaching athletes up to green belt level while level 2 covered information in regards to leading classes for advanced kyu belts.
These courses go beyond curriculum and inform coaches on how to lead classes that are both safe and entertaining. Beyond the historic value of Kata and the strategies of Kumite, Karate today is also being studied as a sport science. Performance enhancing exercises and coaching psychology have become important assets equal to the knowledge of Kata and Kumite. Karate Ontario has been leading the way with regards to offering the courses in Ontario. Courses are held from time to time throughout the year and are open to everyone who teaches Karate in the province. Please visit this website periodically for future courses.
Master’s Seminar Direct from Japan
Shihan Toshiatsu Sasaki is leading a seminar hosted by Sensei Suenori Tominaga.
Shihan Sasaki is considered among the top “Ambassadors” according
to the Japan Ministry of Education. As former coach of Japan’s National
Karate Team, he will be sharing his knowledge of competition winning with Karate
Ontario members and guests.
Shitei Kata and Shotokan Clinics are being held on April 2nd, 2006 at Karate Club Eagle. The clinic is between 1pm and 4pm and cost $20 or $25.
Ontario Celebrates
Coaches
"Ready,
Set, Coach!" is the driving theme behind an exciting new initiative to
recruit, develop and celebrate Ontario's coaches. The Coaches Association of
Ontario, with support of the Government of Ontario, is launching a special,
week-long celebration from April 22nd to 29th in dozens of communities across
the province.
Ontario Coaches Week activities will offer free workshops targeting new coaches, women, aboriginals and teacher coaches. There are a wide range of events that are fun and interactive. Be a part of the 1,000 coaches, from the novice to the veteran alike, and benefit from the access to experienced mentors, free resource materials, and various networking opportunities.
For more information about Ontario Coaches Week please visit www.coachesontario.ca.
Special
thanks to Dick Grant for providing photographs