2012 Shugyo

January 10th, 2012 by Shihan Carl Hultin
 
Hello Members,
Here is the link to David Louie’s gallery of photos he took at our 2012
Shugyo class last night, (1/9/12).
Please feel free to download any or all pictures.
We  had our best Shugyo ever.  Congratulations to all the brave members that participated.
 

2012 Upcoming Events

December 21st, 2011 by Shihan Carl Hultin

January 9 – Shugyo Class

January 29 – Kumite Referee Seminar – Dublin/Sensei Miladi

February, 12 - AABBA Dojo Tournament – Dublin Senior Center

February 26 – West Coast Championships – Yuba City/Sensei Miladi

March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Dojo Party

March 18 – USANKF Regional Qualifier – Dixon

April 6-8 – USA Open & Junior Olympic Karate Championships – Las Vegas

May 11 – Fitness Challange for Brown & Black Belt Candidates

May 19 - Brown & Black Belt Promotion

June 9 – IKF Championships – Sacramento/Sensei Limcaco

July 12-15 – USANKF National Championships – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

August (date to be determined) - Dojo Pool Party

October  – Fall Classic Championships – Yuba City/Sensei Miladi

November 9 - Fitness Challange for Brown & Black Belt Candidates

November 17 - Brown & Black Belt Promotion

November  – Ramtown Karate Championships – Dixon/Sensei Ernest

10/22/2011 Brown & Black Belt Promotion

October 24th, 2011 by Shihan Carl Hultin
 
We had a very successful all belt promotion on Friday and Saturday.  It was wonderful to see how our students have progressed in martial arts skills as well as their mental discipline and physical strength.  From white belt to black belt our members made all of us proud.
 
This is the link to Dave’s gallery of Saturday, 10/22/11 promotion day pictures. http://gallery.me.com/i011591/100386/DSC_4958
 
Our members performed so well it is exciting to know future promotions will be just as successful.  Huzzah!
 
There are way too many names to list them all however we are announcing the names of the members that were awarded black belt rank.
 
We have great new black belts (Shodan Ho)  to join the senpai ranks.
Chat Dasari,  Darren Chan, Will Lavanakul, David Williams, Meredith Williams, Hannah Mauricio, Lindsay Ly, Elisabeth Balicanta.
 
Certified Shodan, 1st degree black belts are Nirvana Kalinic, Denise Fisher, Rushin Vipani and Vincent Egawa.
 
We have three new Nidan, 2nd degree black belts; Natalie Roe, Cindy Nitta and Michael McCann.
Jonathan Chin was promoted to Sandan, 3rd degree black belt and the title of Sensei.
 
 
 
Thank you all for a great October.   Happy Halloween!!

Fall Classic Karate Championships

October 3rd, 2011 by Shihan Carl Hultin

Congratulations to all competitors at the Fall Classic Karate Championship at Yuba City.

Johanna Abello – Kata: Gold, Kumite: Gold, Weapon: Silver
Jaylah Abello – Kata: Gold, Kumite: Bronze, Weapon: Gold
Giselle Helding – Kata: Gold, Weapon: Gold
Edward Chan – Kata: Gold, Kumite: Silver
Sophia Raudez – Kata: Gold, Kumite: Gold
Eamon Helding – Kata: Silver
Sanica Mehti – Kata: Gold
Dorothea Cheung – Kata: Gold

Kihon (Basic) Katas Video

September 19th, 2011 by Shihan Carl Hultin

http://www.hayashi-ha-shitoryu.com/kata.html

Trip to Six Flags

August 5th, 2011 by Shihan Carl Hultin

Our dojo trip to Six Flags park was a fun event with our dojo family and friends spending the entire day trying all the roller coasters big and small.

Kumite Seminar

July 21st, 2011 by Shihan Carl Hultin
AM Advance Session 
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Kumite Seminar by Champion John Fonseca , July 10th, Dixon - was well attended by our members, Laura, Jaylah and Johanna Abello, David Williams, Darren, Nicholas, Timothy Chan, Sophia Raudez, Wesley Hsieh, Gabie Crisologo and Sheila Angulo.

6/11/2011 IKF Championships

June 13th, 2011 by Shihan Carl Hultin

We had a great showing on Saturday in Sacramento.  The IKF hosted over 300 competitors from all over California.  Competition was tough but our team did their very best in all events.

We know all the families are very proud of their athletes and our dojo.  Keep up the hard work because we have another important competition in Sacramento in August.

Congratulations to all.

  • Edward Chan – Bronze
  • Sumukh Chanda – Silver
  • Ramanan Ganesan – Silver
  • Eamon Helding – Silver
  • Sophia Raudes – Gold & Bronze
  • Anurag Gade – Silver
  • Jaylah Abello – 2 Silver
  • Hannah Mauricio – 2 Silver
  • Lindsay Ly – 2 Bronze
  • Giselle Helding – 2 Silver & Bronze
  • Johanna Abello – Silver & Bronze
  • Sanica Mehta – 2 Bronze
  • Jacob Mauricio – Honorable Mention
  • Kyle Acme – Gold
  • Wesley Hsieh – Honorable Mention
  • Gabby Crisologo – 2 Silver & Bronze
  • Samay Mehta – 2 Gold
  • Shiela Angulo – Gold & 2 Bronze
  • Jantzen Abello – Gold & Silver
  • 10 & under Team Kata (Lindsay, Giselle, Hannah) – Bronze
  • 17 & under Team Kata (Wesley, Gabby, Shiela) – Bronze

5/15/11 AABBA Dojo Tournament

May 16th, 2011 by Shihan Carl Hultin

The AABBA had a great fund-raising dojo tournament Sunday with everyone being a winner.  There were over 100 athletes who helped us raise funds for our Elite Team upcoming tournaments in 2011.

We know it was a great learning experience for many of our children. We are proud of all the competitors doing their best in kata, sparring. weapons and team kata events.
Check out ‘Dojo Tournament 2011’ pictures taken by Tank’s dad David Louie.  His photo gallery is on the web at  http://gallery.me.com/i011591/100275  
Thanks again for a great job Dave!!
We had a great turnout of volunteers, officials and scorekeepers. 
Thank you for your professionalism and dedication.  The kids and parents were glad you were there.
Our officials and volunteers are especially grateful for the delicious lunch prepared by our Elite Team Moms.  It was truly an international smorgasbord. 

Jr. Olympics/US Open Championships – Las Vegas

April 26th, 2011 by Shihan Carl Hultin

Please join me in congratulating our 9 competitors who competed in Las Vegas Jr. Olympics/Us Open Karate Championship held in Caesars Palace.

A big thank you goes to Elise Marshall and Jonathan Chin who were working referees during the tournament.

Here are the results:

Edward Chan: 1 Silver, 1 Bronze Medal

Sophia Raudez: 1 Gold, 1 Bronze Medal

Elisabeth Balicanta: 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal

Jaylah Abello: 2 Silver Medals

Johanna Abello: 2 Bronze Medals         

Gabbi Crislogo: 2 Gold Medals

Shiela Angulo: 1 Gold, 1 Silver Medal

Jantzen Abello: 1 Bronze Medal

Chikako McCann: 1 Bronze Medal