The Bubishi Karate Do Organization
Editor: Katherine Loukopoulos Email: kloukopoulos2001@yahoo.com
Issue # 9 November 2012
The Cover Let the lyre be mine and the bent bow, and I shall prophesy the unfailing will of Zeus to men. Homeric Hymn to Apollo 131-2 Apollo has been called the most Greek of the Greek gods. Wikipedia
Super Achievements
Pavlos Gyparis void of the yelling and clubbing is hard at work‌
Shouting, clubbing, moaning, groaning, hissing, deep breathing, kicking, biting, punching, grabbing, sweating, but never giving up!
It was a good day at Krav Maga! November 3rd, 2012.
Team Combat Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Nikos Theodorou selected the Δημοτικό Στάδιο Αργυρούπολης “Α” for our First Outdoors Bo Training Class. November 4th, 2012. ***** Nothing is impossible for strong, positive, and innovative people! Letta proved just that!
Letta Giannopoulou, a TKD practitioner and student of Dimitrios Kornaros, immersed herself in weight training! Just a few classes of light weight training with high repetitions ended her in the Hellenic Parliament! Athens, November 25th, 2012.
Introduction of Ryu Kyu Kobudo in Cyprus
Haku Sho no Kun (Shiro Matsu no Kun) Το Σάββατο, 10 Νοεμβρίου, πραγματοποιήθηκε σεμινάριο RYU KYU KOBUDO στη Κύπρο. Την ευθύνη της διοργάνωσης είχαν οι Sensei Γιάννης και Ιωάννα Τσίγκου και σ’ αυτό δίδαξε ο Sensei Σάββας Μαστραππάς. Με το σεμινάριο αυτό η τέχνη της χρήσης, των Οκιναβέζικων Παραδοσιακών όπλων εισάγεται για πρώτη φορά στην Κύπρο. Στο ιστορικό πρώτο σεμινάριο διδάχθηκε BO (ραβδί) και συμμετείχαν περίπου 30 άτομα.
“Tasos Tsigos (right) demonstrated fantastic hip action” reported Mastrappas Sensei (left).
The following names were reported by Mastrappas Sensei as participants in the Ryu Kyu Kobudo Seminar in Cyprus: ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΤΣΙΓΚΟΣ, ΙΩΑΝΝΑ ΤΣΙΓΚΟΥ, ΤΑΣΟΣ ΤΣΙΓΚΟΣ, ΜΑΡΙΝΟΣ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΥ, ΑΝΤΡΗ ΚΥΠΡΙΑΝΟΥ, ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗΣ ΠΑΝΤΕΛΙΔΗΣ, ΓΙΑΝΝΟΣ ΣΚΥΛΛΟΥΡΙΩΤΗΣ, ΓΙΑΝΝΟΣ ΖΕΡΒΟΣ, ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗΣ ΖΕΡΒΟΣ, ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΖΕΡΒΟΣ, ΓΕΩΡΓΙΑ ΖΕΡΒΟΥ, ΑΝΔΡΕΑΣ ΠΑΠΑΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΥ, ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ ΠΑΠΑΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΥ, ΜΑΡΙΟΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΥ, ΜΙΧΑΛΗΣ ΠΑΥΛΟΥ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, ΜΑΡΙΟΣ ΕΓΓΛΕΖΟΣ, ΚΥΡΙΑΚΟΣ ΠΑΠΑΔΙΟΜΗΔΟΥΣ, ΧΡΥΣΟΒΑΛΑΝΤΙΑ ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΟΥ, ΚΥΡΙΑΚΟΣ ΣΟΛΩΝΟΣ, ΝΙΚΟΣ ΘΕΟΔΩΡΟΥ, ΝΑΘΑΝΑΗΛ ΚΙΑΓΙΑΣ, ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ ΚΥΛΙΛΗΣ, ΟΝΗΣΙΦΟΡΟΣ ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΟΥ.
Words of Gratitude On behalf of all the Bubishi Karate Do and Ryu Kyu Kobudo Members we express our gratitude to M. K. for his donation of a super personal computer, 23-inch monitor, state of the art scanner, keyboard, and mouse. We also thank Nikos Theodorou and Dimitrios Lemonis for their donations of external drives and countless hours of work in setting up the technology. Last, we thank Letta Giannopoulou for countless hours of selfless administrative work.
1st Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Karate Do Class After class, lions with their proud mothers pose for a snapshot, Filopappou, November 17th.
Left to Right: Flora and Alexandros, Fofi and Anna, Astrinia and Dimitrios, Eleni and Petros, Irini and Panos.
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First Outdoors Bo Training Class November 18th, Sunday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon In accordance with the Chinese Medical Body Channel Theory, the fingers are connected with lines to the brain and internal organs. The training with tools and weaponry stimulates the blood and neuron flows to and from the brain and vital organs. Many years of training in the martial arts offer good memory, mental tranquility, resistance to high blood pressure, and strong muscles; thus, promising longevity.
Panos Alygizakis has a first taste with the Bo; Nikos Theodorou offers assistance, compassion, and a great deal of patience. The truth is, however, that Panos learns quickly‌
Left to Right: Giorgos Kikilis, Adrianou Ferrari, and Dimitris Kornaros practice Haku Sho no Kun Dantai.
Step # 1
Step # 2
Step # 3 Left to Right: Panagiotis Alygizakis, Giorgos Kikilis, Nikos Theodorou, Dimitrios Kornaros, and Adrianou Ferrari were given a small taste of what the future holds…
Step # 1, Step # 2, Step # 3… That’s all! That’s the Homework!
Kick Boxer Faye Serli who is also married with Nikos Theodorou, just finished a Four-Mile Run, and looks on… Her expression seems to say: “What are they doing?”
With this photo, Carlos Abreu indicated that he can stay low to the ground! Switzerland.
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ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟ ΚΑΡΑΤΕ ΚΑΙ KOBUDO ΣΤΟ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟ Στις 17 & 18 Νοεμβρίου 2012 πραγματοποιήθηκε σεμινάριο Καράτε και Kobudo στο Ηράκλειο της Κρήτης. Στο σεμινάριο δίδαξε ο Sensei Σ. Μαστραππάς και διοργάνωσε ο Sensei Μανώλης Τζορμπατζάκης. Η συμμετοχή ήταν αθρόα και το κλίμα πολύ φιλικό και παραγωγικό για όλους τους συμμετέχοντες.
The following names of participants were submitted by Savvas Mastrappas Sensei: ΜΑΝΩΛΗΣ ΤΖΟΡΜΠΑΤΖΑΚΗΣ, ΑΓΓΕΛΙΚΗ ΤΖΟΡΜΠΑΤΖΑΚΗ, ΜΑΝΩΛΗΣ ΧΑΜΗΛΑΚΗΣ, ΜΙΧΑΛΗΣ ΜΑΚΑΚΗΣ, ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΣΜΑΡΙΑΝΑΚΗΣ, ΝΙΚΟΣ ΙΛΑΡΙΔΗΣ, ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ ΜΟΥΤΣΕΛΑΚΗΣ, ΓΕΩΡΓΙΑ ΜΟΥΤΣΕΛΑΚΗ, ΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΚΡΕΒΕΤΖΑΚΗΣ, ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ ΚΟΥΤΕΝΤΑΚΗΣ, ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ ΔΟΛΑΨΑΚΗΣ
Asako Sudo san wrote on her FaceBook Page: “As I was digging through boxes, I found a wonderful memory of Okinawa. My dear friend and student took me for a photo shoot at Katsuren Castle ruins 3 1/2 years ago. Regardless of my stance not being low enough, I love the blue ocean, and the clear sky in the picture.”
Announcements December 9th – First Pan Hellenic Kobudo Bo Kata Tournament, Nea Makri December 15th – 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Review of all test material for Kyu Test, Kipseli Shotokan Fudokan Karate Dojo
December 16th – 10:00 AM - Kyu Test, Kipseli Shotokan Fudokan Karate Dojo
2013 New Year’s Outdoor Training
Organizer: Dimitrios Lemonis Sensei
More details on a later date.
Alternative Review of Material and Kyu Test
Kornaros Sensei TKD Dojang, Aghios Dimitrios.
More details on a later date.
The Art of Bowing!
Bashofu: Okinawa Folk Song
Written on scratch paper… 25 years ago… in order to follow the words on Karaoke nights…
by Tokashiki Mamoru san
On November 11th, the Dalai Lama visited Okinawa. Surely he heard the sounds of Bashofu!
Japanese Cherry Blossom Tea
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