Jinseikan Dinner 2009

Attended Jinseikan Dinner 2009 on 30th December at Yong Chun Yuan Restaurant. Met up with some fellow karate-kas that have lost touch for many many years.
In the photograph above: On the extreme left is Sensei Seah Kwang Soon from SKA, next to his left is Shihan Francis Hong from ZSR, to his further left and on my left is Shihan Maikawa, then Shihan Wong Tuang Seng, Shihan Horikochi (?), Shihan Michael Wong from Shotokan.

Shihan Maikawa was the National Coach in Singapore during the 70s. I was at one time training under him when I was in the Singapore Karate Team then. Presently, he holds a 8th Dan qualification in JKF Gojukai.

Both Shihan Maikawa and Shihan Horikochi accepted to be KUS's Technical Advisors. We are proud to have them with us on our developemental path.

20 Dec 2009 Dojo group shot

This is the latest shot we have taken during our session at the dojo on 20th December 2009. Due to the festive seasons some of our members were not present in the said session.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!



From Ken Shin Kai Karate Club, Singapore

5 defense principles

Coaching Video

Execution of Mawashi Geri

Heian Kata Godan demonstration clips

For those who are learning Heian Godan, this is a still clip of moments on this kata for your reference. You still got to get the correct time and emphasis from your sensei. This is only a reference.

Sport injuries workshop

Shihan Chia has completed a Sports Injuries Workshop organized by FIT Innovations Singapore on 1 September 2009. This workshop had equipped Shihan Chia with the latest knowledge on sports injuries and prevention. By the way, Shihan Chia is a certified First Aider.