24^th    January  2018

NEWSLETTER 1   –    FIRST TERM  2018  

We would like to welcome all  karateka back from their respective holildays and we trust that you are well  rested and ready to train hard again.   We would also like to welcome all our new members and hope that you will soon feel at home. If you are unsure about anything, please ask the instructor or phone the office.

If you as mom or dad’s new year’s resolution is to get fit and trim, why not join our senior classes at Welgemoed.  Class times are Mondays & Wednesdays from 18h00 – 19h30 and Tuesdays & Thursdays from 19h00 – 20h00.    We have morning classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays  from 9h00 – 10h00.   There is a substancial discount for families.

Kyokushinkan Welgemoed sent competitors to the Kyokushin-kan World Junior Tournament in Japan to represent South Africa. The following karateka from Welgemoed were selected: Dane Brand and Tarryn van Wyk (u 17), Alistaire Bosman, Robert Thonnard, Salih Dawood (u15), Carl von Maltitz, (u 13) for Kumite and Tarryn van Wyk, Nadia Heunis and Vian Labuschagne for Kata. Michelle Joubert represented South Africa in the All Japan Ladie section. Alistaire and Tarryn received Bronze while Michelle came second in the Ladies division. Well done to all of them. Visiting Japan is really an highlight for any martial artist. It is extremly difficult to fly for so long and have a 7 hour time difference so we feel our karateka did well. We need to be better prepared next time to be able to overcome this handicap.

Then Sensei Sydney attended the Kyokushin World Union Championships in Russia and fought exceptionally well against one of the top fighters and was dominateing initially but ran out of energy in extra time due to the long flight there. The tournament was a great spectacle as it was sponsored by the Russian government with Shihan Yuri Trutnev, the vice Prime Minister of Russia, in charge.

NEW BLACK BELTS

Congratulations to our karateka who have been graded successfully to 1^st Dan black belt  on 11^th November 2017.    Well done!!!.

The grading was of a high standard and the karateka were well prepared.   Do not lose momentum and lets make 2018 an even better year.

1^st  DAN  –               LEAN COMBRINCK  (MIKRO)                                               CHRISTIAAN DIEDERICKS   (PANORAMA)

ANNELIE GROENEWALD (WELGMOED)                             VIAN LABUSCHAGNE  (GENE LOUW)

WYNAND OSCHMANN   (WELGEMOED)                             JOSE PRINSLOO  (GENE LOUW)

ROBERT THONNARD  (BELLPARK)                                    TARRYN VAN WYK   (KUILS RIVER)

DALEEN VAN ZYL   (BELLPARK)                                          CARL VON MALTITZ   (WELGEMOED JNR)

FEES  2018

We understand  that everybody is experiencing financial difficulties, therefore we increasing our fees by only 8% as from January 2018.     Please note that the fees are strictly payable in advance.   Fees for the 1st term to be paid by the end of January 2018..

***     Fees cannot be paid monthly  UNLESS  you sign up on our Debit order system.

All fees are payable  to KYOKUSHIN-KAN HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD.  For any direct /internet payments please use the following  banking detaisl:  ABSA Cheque Account Nr. 4061885831.  Branch code: 632005.    Reference:  Name/Surname of student and Dojo where he/she trains.   ** Please email proof of payment to hbosman@icon.co.za  or hand in at instructor.

KARATE UNIFORM

Karateka must train in their karate uniform at all times.   This helps to ensure discipline in class and create a sense of belonging.   Only our uniforms may be used, as they are designed and cut to suit our style of karate. It also has our badge embroidered on the left chest as well as an elastisized waist.  Karate uniforms for  children 4 to 8 years up to size 0 will be R400.00 per suit and the bigger sizes 1 – 7 R450.00( VAT included). All karate uniforms are available from our Fighting Spirit Martial Art shop in Welgemoed. We have a big variety of Kyokushin protection gear and clothing.   For more information, please call during office hours from Monday to Friday : 08h00 –  17h00.   Please note that all karateka from grade 1 should have their gloves and shin pads present at every class.  Cost per set is R350.00

New karateka must also acquire it as soon as possible as it protects them and their opponent during sparring and pair work.

IMPORTANT  DATES TO HELP YOU PLAN THIS TERM:

INSTRUCTORS COURSE

We are planning to start a new 3 year instructors course this year. But we need at least 20 interested karateka. To qualify to start juniors under needs to be at least 12 years old and green belt level 5^th kyu and seniors 16 years and older has to be dark blue or 7^th Kyu.

Please inform the office that you are interested and we can start the 2^nd term if we have enough interest. Classes will be presented on Fridays from 16h00 once a month. At the end of the course the successful candidates will receive an Instructors Certificate.

BEACH TRAINING – SATURDAY  10 FEBRUARY   at  08H00

We want ALL our Karateka and parents including pre-scholars to attend the fun training session at Blouberg beach.   We will train on the beach at the end of Table View Boulevard opposite Primi Piate from 8h00 till 10h00.  All Karateka must please bring some dry clothes, a towel and a black refuge bag, as we will have a beach clean-up afterwards.   There will be NO 8h30 or 10h30 classes  at the Dojo.     Parents can just wear shorts and a T/shirt as we want you to also do some training.  Please come, it will be a lot of fun and there is no cost involved.

SPECIAL GRADING:   15 FEBRUARY 2018

Karateka (white to green belts) who were ready for their grading in October / November 2017 but were injured or could not attend must now prepare for the special grading that will take place at  WELGEMOED DOJO on  the15th  February at 18h15.

CLASS TIMES –  GRADE 1’s

The grade 1’s will start with the other karateka, but will only actively train for 45 minutes until March 2018 (1^st term). For the remainder of the class the young karateka can watch as they will learn the more difficult techniques.   From April they will train for the full hour.

DISCIPLINE IN THE KARATE CLASSES

We ask that parents, when possible, NOT to attend these training classes on a regular basis as we have learned from past experience that parents distract the children. It is like trying to type while somebody is correcting you the whole time. We do not mind if parents watch for 10 minutes to show their interest, but we do not want parents sitting there day after day for the full length of the class.  Parents are also requested to be quiet. Some people just keep on talking and it is very disturbing. If you want to discuss anything or make mobile phone calls, please step outside. Your co-operation will be much appreciated.

LIFE LONG INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION  FEE  –  COMPULSORY   (Not Pre-Primary children)

Karateka from Grade 1 must be registered in Japan.  All students must please pay R150 and bring 1 passport size photo as soon as possible. We also need their full name and date of birth.   If you have not yet done this, please do it now. I have been informed by Honbu Japan that we will not be allowed to do any more gradings if students are not registered. We are in the process to get a machine to do the manufacturing of the cards locally so that we can speed up the process.

WE OFFER MORE THAN JUST KARATE :  –  No extra cost!!       We urge all higher belts to join these classes:

WEAPON CLASSES                     Tuesday   from 17h45  – 18h45   (Minimum age 10)

EXTRA KARATE CLASSES:        Saturday mornings 08h30 till 10h00 (fighting class) and 10h30 – 12h00 (normal class)

GRADING  –  GREEN BELTS ;

Karateka who passed the grading to green belt, must please remember that they need to train 3 hours per week. To achieve a higher level of fitness, strength and skill level this is necessary.  If this is not possible, please remember that we might ask you to miss a grading to catch up.

TRAINING CAMPS :    MAY   / SEPTEMBER 2018

These camps are a very enjoyable experience for our higher grades and are compulsory for karateka who want to grade in December 2017 for their brown and black belts.  During the International camp we will learn new and interesting techniques from our Japanese Instructors, while we will use the September  camp to prepare the karateka for their grading.  Other karateka of lower grades are more than welcome to attend. The date has been confirmed  from Friday 18 May at 18h00 till Sunday at 16h00 ( International Camp)  and  September ( Preparation for grading).

FACEBOOK INVOLVEMENT OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS

We would like to stay in touch and inter act with our karateka parents and students on a more regular and personal basis.  Please like our Facebook Page: Hennie Bosman Kyokushin-Kan Karate.  This will allow you to follow updates on recent activities as well as upcomming events.

Karate Greetings

HENNIE BOSMAN  – 8^th DAN

INTERNATIONAL CHAIRMAN: KYOKUSHIN-KAN