Starting this week, we're moving the sparring classes from Friday nights
to Saturday afternoons at 2pm, immediately following the regular class.
As always, don't forget to bring your fist gear, mouthguard, and other
equipment.

Interested in learning sparring but worried 'cause you haven't done it
before? No worries, c'mon out next Saturday and we'll get you started.

Train hard.
--
Steven.

Hi everyone.

I would just like to remind you all that you have
until the end of January to pay your membership in the
karate club with the Athletic Centre. I received a
list today of the club members, and some people that I
have seen in class are not on it! Please pay as soon
as possible. If you have not paid by the end of
January then you will not be allowed to train until
you are fully paid up. If you have any questions or
concerns please contact me.

Thanks very much,

Charlotte


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> A reminder that the kyu belt grading test will be held this Friday,
> January 30th; consequently, the regularly-scheduled class will be
cancelled.
>
> For those people who are taking the grading test:
>
> Please bring your Athletic Centre receipt to the grading test, either
> January 2004 or (if you paid for the full year), September 2003. We
> should be able to get a complete list of club members from the Athletic
> Centre, but just in case...
>
> White-Orange belts please be warmed-up and ready to start at 7pm,
> Green-Brown belts at 8pm.
>
> Good luck.
> --
> Steven.
>
>

Last time:
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/utkcinfo/message/600
>
> For the most part, a competition is won in the training beforehand.
> However, the more physical and mental energy you have at a tournament,
> the better you'll perform. Routines can help you to maximize your energy.
>
> Almost every high-performance athlete has a routine. These are
> personally tailored to the athlete - hockey goalies are notorious for
> their detailed and superstitious routines. You should try out different
> things and adopt what works for you. I'll outline some of the components
> of my own competition routine, developed over the course of several
> years. This routine tends to be Kata-focused, but the same principles
> will apply to both Kata and Kumite.
>
> Pre-tournament:
>
> My personal routine starts around dinner time the night before. What I
> eat for dinner (not too heavy) and breakfast (oatmeal and fruit), what
> time I go to sleep, what I do before bed and after I wake up, packing
> early, these are all part of my routine to make sure that I'm well-fed,
> well-rested, relaxed, and prepared.
>
> On-site:
>
> It's going to be a long day, so I want to conserve energy here. I don't
> like to sleep because I find that it leaves me a little groggy, although
> sometimes I'll lie down and close my eyes. I may use this time to
> visualize my Kata, both half-speed and full-speed, first-person and
> third-person, or I may just try to let my mind go blank. I want to make
> sure that I stay hydrated, and that I'm eating a number of small meals.
> Some people like to listen to music, to block out the events around
> them. I knew one person who had one slow mix for the early part of the
> day, and a second faster mix for her warm-up.
>
> An hour or two before my event is called, I change into my Karate-gi and
> begin my warm-up. I run through my Kata several times, mostly
> half-speed, but with a few quick sequences, too. If there's a free ring,
> I might try a few sequences on the mat. My adrenaline level is rising,
> but I'm trying to stay relaxed.
>
> My event is called:
>
> I like to get to the ring quickly, making sure that I've got my water
> bottle and my warm-up jacket. I get onto the mat to practice some key
> sequences, both slowly and at full-speed, so that I can get a feel for
> the surface. I look to see what I can expect to see in the gym at
> different points in the Kata. Taking a cue from Steven Yap, at some
> point before the line-up, I'll stand in the center of the ring, look
> around, and tell myself that I belong here, this is my ring, and that
> today I'm going to win.
>
> Waiting for my turn:
>
> I try to normalize my breathing. I run through a last couple of
> visualizations of the Kata, all full-speed and first-person. I don't
> like to watch anyone else perform their Kata. When I'm on-deck, I get in
> a last little bit of stretching, try to get my heart rate up and the
> blood flowing to my limbs.
>
> At this point my routine becomes very detailed. Where and how I stand
> waiting for my name to be called, my walk-in, my breathing, everything
> up to the first move of the Kata, it's the same every time. At that
> point, I let my training take over.
>
> Your routine will differ from mine. You should do what you feel
> comfortable with, and what works for you. At the same time, you should
> not be too tied to your routine - if something interrupts your flow,
> adjust and continue smoothly. Let your routine help you, but don't let
> it control you.
>
> You'll notice that I spent a lot of time visualizing. There are whole
> books written about visualization, but I'll try to cover some of the
> highlights before the next tournament. In the meantime, if you have any
> questions about routines or tournaments in general, you know where to
> find me.
>
> Train hard.
> --
> Steven.
>
>

The AC will be closing at 7pm tonight due to poor weather conditions. There
will be no class.

My records indicate that the following people signed-up for the kyu belt
grading test, but have not yet paid. Would these people please contact
me ASAP:

Olivier Yip-Tong
Raymond Fingas
Borden Rhodes

Thanks.

Steven.
swatanabe@...

Just a reminder that the last day to register and pay for the kyu belt
grading test is this upcoming Saturday, January 24th. Don't forget that
your Winter 2004 Karate Club fees and your 2004 Karate Ontario fees must
be paid before you register. See me if you have questions about the
grading test, see Charlotte if you have questions about your membership.

Train hard.
--
Steven.

Just a reminder that Friday night sparring classes will resume this
upcoming Friday, January 23rd. There won't be any sparring class the
following week since the regular class is cancelled, so the next class
after that will be on February 6th, and then every Friday after that.

As usual, you'll need to make sure you have the proper equipment: a
mouthguard, fist gear, etc.

See you there.
--
Steven.

Hi.

I am currently collecting Karate Ontario membership
fees for 2004. Please pay me, $30 for Kyu belts and
$60 for black belts, as soon as possible. I will be
taking money tonight and all day tomorrow, including
during Kagami Biraki. On Sunday I will be sending in
our forms so please try to pay me before then.

Thanks very much,

Charlotte Morrison-Reed
UTKC Membership Director

PS. Also please pay your membership for the winter
term at the Athletic Centre front desk as soon as possible.

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Hello all,
Coming Friday is the last day to register for the KO tournament.
The participation fee is $35.  Please make sure that you pay
the KO membership fee.
Thank you.
Hiro

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Hello Everyone,

Here is the map to this Saturday's event. Please do your best to pay Dominic
before the 17th so that we can in turn pay the restaurant in full upon our
arrival. If you are unable to pay beforehand, please email me and I will let
Domonic know.

Thank you,
Lori

Hope everyone's busy working off that turkey and dessert from the
holidays. Here are some upcoming events to help you do so:

Kagami Biraki and all-day workout (Sat Jan 17th)
Six hours of workouts, and then dinner, awards, and entertainment. What
more could you ask for? Sign-up for the post-workout celebrations with
Daniel. See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/utkcinfo/message/620 for more
information.

Kyu belt grading test (Fri Jan 30th)
The grading test will be held instead of the regularly-scheduled class.
Sign up with me starting Tue Jan 13th, last day to register and pay will
be Sat Jan 24th. Don't forget that your Winter 2004 Karate Club fees and
your 2004 Karate Ontario fees must be paid before you register. See me
if you have questions about the grading test, see Charlotte if you have
questions about your membership.

Karate Ontario tournament (Sun Feb 1st)
Here's your chance to practice some of what you've learned. You can
sign-up in class with Hiro. See
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/utkcinfo/message/619 for more information.

Train hard.
--
Steven.

hi there
just wanted to say i'm interested in going to part of the all day
work out and the Kagami Biraki dinner. Please provide me with more
information, thanx

karin

Hello karatekas,

The KO tournament is coming up on Feb. 1st.  As usual, it'll take place at
the Humber college.
The last day to sign up is next Wednesday, Jan. 14. The participation fee is
$35.  I'll be in classes
to take signups.

For new members: If you'd like to compete, make sure you paid KO membership
fee. You cannot participate in KO events if you are not a member of KO.

Also..
Referee & Club Coach Clinic will take place on Jan. 18 from 10am to 4pm
at the ISK Dojo. The address for the dojo is:
3687 Nashua Drive Unit #4
Missisauga

The next KO tournament will take place on June 6th.

Hiro

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Happy New Year Everyone!

I had a chance to update the website over the holidays with photos
from past events and tournaments. With Kagami Biraki coming up soon
you may be interested in taking a look at some of the pictures from
previous Kagamis.

You can get to our site through our new 'official' URL:

http://www.fpeh-utoronto.com/~karate

Which actually just links to where the bulk of our site has
always been located:

http://www.jinbukai.org/utkc/main

From there just go to the 'Events' and 'Tournaments' sections
and follow the 'Past Events/Tournaments' links. You may also
want to take a look at the reformatted Kata Video area in the
'Training' section.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed photos over the years.

Enjoy!
Gary


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There will be two training sessions next week, one on Monday, December 29th and
the other on Tuesday, December 30th. Both classes will be held at Hart House in
the Activities Room at 2:00. Don't forget to bring your AC membership card.
Lori

Hi all I went to practise on 22nd(Tue) at
Hart house no body came .Thanks all
I could practise very hard by my self
      Tominaga
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Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:04 AM
Subject: [UTKC Info] Hart House training...part three


> Hello All,
>
> Sensei is willing to meet us on the 26th (Friday) and the 29th (Monday),
which
> is great. We will meet both days at 2:00. To get to there, you head south
on
> University from the Museum subway stop. Turn right on Hoskins and at the
1st
> lights, there will be a building on the left...that's 7 Hart House Circle.
> There are three rooms available, so simply check all three until you find
us.
> Leave yourself a bit of extra time to arrive a bit early for these dates.
>
> In the meantime, have a nice Christmas everyone.
>
> :)Lori
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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Hello All,

Sensei is willing to meet us on the 26th (Friday) and the 29th (Monday), which
is great. We will meet both days at 2:00. To get to there, you head south on
University from the Museum subway stop. Turn right on Hoskins and at the 1st
lights, there will be a building on the left...that's 7 Hart House Circle.
There are three rooms available, so simply check all three until you find us.
Leave yourself a bit of extra time to arrive a bit early for these dates.

In the meantime, have a nice Christmas everyone.

:)Lori

Hello All,

Sensei is willing to meet us on the 26th (Friday) and the 29th (Monday), which
is great. We will meet both days at 2:00. To get to there, you head south on
University from the Museum subway stop. Turn right on Hoskins and at the 1st
lights, there will be a building on the left...that's 7 Hart House Circle.
There are three rooms available, so simply check all three until you find us.
Leave yourself a bit of extra time to arrive a bit early for these dates.

In the meantime, have a nice Christmas everyone.

:)Lori

Hello to everyone and thanks to all who responded. It looks like we only have a
couple of takers for tomorrow (Tues.) and Wednesday, but Friday (the 26th) and
Monday (the 29th) seem to be good days for a bunch of you. I will confirm with
Sensei tomorrow, but I believe we'll aim for those two dates. Next Tuesday was
also a possibility for some of you so again, I'll double check with Sensei and
post a definite answer tomorrow.

Lori

Hello Everyone,

With regards to training at Hart House over the holidays, I spoke to Katerina
at the Porter's desk this morning. Apparently, the booking desk is already
closed for the break, although their message does not indicate this. There are
three rooms available to use, one with mats. Although we can not officially
book these rooms at this point, we may meet there and do some training
together.
Tominaga Sensei is availabe to teach us this week on Tuesday, the 23rd,
Wednesday, the 24th, and Friday the 26th at 2:00. Hart House closes at 5:00,
except on Wednesday, which is 4:00.
Next week, we could meet on Monday, the 29th and Tuesday the 30th at the same
time.
If you can make any of these sessions, please email me TODAY so that I can let
Sensei know and send out another general email for everyone, confirming when we
can meet.
One last thing, if we are able to train, Sensei suggests that we go out for a
bowl of hot soup together afterwards:)

Let me know asap.

Thanks,
Lori

Hi All,

I just confirmed this with Hart House for my own interest and
thought I'd pass it along to everyone else.

If you have a valid AC membership (alumni, community, student...)
you're actually allowed to use Hart House's athletic facilities
between Dec 22nd and Jan 2nd when the AC is closed. This also
includes holidays (Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's) for anyone
really inclined to work out on those days.

Just present your AC membership card at the Hart House Porter's
Desk and they'll issue you with a pass to use the athletic
facility. You'll need to bring your own towel and lock.

So if you're looking for a place to work out while the AC is
closed and our classes are on hold, keep Hart House in mind.

Thanks,
Gary Chan


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