Spread the word in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the
United Kingdom!

We are now ready to take applications for the next intern at the
Shiramizu karate club in Japan for one year starting from July 1,
2008.

The deadline for applications is December 31, 2007.

Originally, the internship was only open to Canada Wadokai members
in the CZWKA, but we will now accept applications from anyone with
some karate experience from any style (who meet the minimum
requirements below).

The main determining factor we are looking for is someone who exudes
positive enthusiasm and who would like to get involved in as much as
possible here in Japan! Plus they must be able to commit to one year
for sure!

Teaching English classes is included so the intern can make enough
money to cover living expenses. Applicants there for must be native
English speakers.

Minimum requirements:

Age: Between 20-30 years old (the working holiday visa limit is 18-
30yrs, but the legal adult age in Japan is from 20yrs old so the
internship is set from here).

Education: Minimum English-as-the-main-language high school
graduate, but some post-secondary education of any type is
preferred. English language teacher training is an asset.

Work experience: Experience working with children in some way.
Actual English teaching or tutoring experience a bonus.

Karate experience: Any level of karate experience is ok, but Wadokai
members will be given preference (in some previous years, no Wadokai
members applied).

Nations included in the working holiday visa program: Since being a
native English speaker is a requirement for this internship,
applications will be accepted from citizens who are from the English-
speaking countries on the Japan Working Holiday Visa list (Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or the United Kingdom).
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html

Anyone seriously interested in applying can email me for the
application explanation package.

Thank you!

Richard

karateintern at gmail dot com