The Institute of Okinawan Karate-Do

General Workout and Test Schedule

Eric — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:42:56 +0000

Here’s the latest info from Sensei Gary:

Sunday February 12
1-2
Okinawa Karate Club Stoughton

Hojo Undo w/Andre Tippet
2-3
Seisan Bunkai W/Russ Centamore & Gary Goodman

Sunday March 25
9-11
Pretest
Okinawa Karate Club Stoughton

Sunday April 29
1-3
Sansei ryu Bunkai
3rd Dan and above
Institute of Okinawan Karate Quincy

Sunday May 20
9AM
Dan test
Okinawa Karate Club Stoughton

Sunday October 14
9AM
Pretest
Brockton Karate Club

Sunday November 18
9AM
Dan test
Brockton Karate Club

Filed under: General, Instructional, IOK News, Promotions

2011 Fall Promotion

Eric — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:01:42 +0000

Congratulations to all who were promoted!

Filed under: IOK News, Promotions

Happy 85th Birthday Sensei Summers

Eric — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:56:44 +0000

It was a great celebration for Jack and fun to see so many friends.

Filed under: IOK News, People

RORY MILLER VISIT IN 2 WEEKS

BillGiov — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:39:57 +0000

Just a reminder to Register ahead of time for Rory’s “Introduction to Violence” and “Conflict Communications” Classes coming up Sept. 10th and 11th.

Coming to the Boston Area September 2011

RORY MILLER
Self Defense Expert & Innovator, Oregon USA

Details here:

R. Miller Flyer

http://chirontraining.com/Site/Sept-Boston.html

Filed under: General, Instructional, IOK News, People, Promotions

Ever Wonder Why Many Believe “Pain is Relevant”

BillGiov — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:46:57 +0000

Great article on the science of pain in athletes. Points in some interesting directions in terms of martial arts training / self defense.

8-2011 SI Article, Science of Pain

Filed under: General, Health

Magnolia Camp

Eric — Mon, 30 May 2011 15:54:24 +0000

Filed under: Instructional

2011 Spring Promotional

Eric — Sat, 21 May 2011 17:20:56 +0000

The Association’s Spring promotional was held on Sunday May 15th, 2011 at the Okinawan Karate Club, Stoughton. There were seven candidates testing for rank from shodan to to yondan. Great spirit was shone by all of the participants. The board members noted the improvement of all candidates since the pre-test and were very pleased with the level of achievement. All students passed and were awarded their new rank.

Filed under: IOK News, People, Promotions

Massachusetts USANKF qualifier MAY 15th, 2011

Eric — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:15:20 +0000

Click here for more information!

Massachusetts Karate Championships
General Information
DATE: Sunday, May 15, 2011
TIME: Check in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Official’s meeting is at 9:00 a.m.
Competition begins at 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Forekicks
219 Forest Street
Marlboro, MA 01752

Filed under: General, Tournaments

Blog: Institute of Combative Arts

Eric — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:14:35 +0000

Our good friend David Chan has a new blog called the Institute of Combative Arts. Check it out if you haven’t yet.

Filed under: General, People

Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami

Eric — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:05:35 +0000

Please consider donating to the American Red Cross to assist those suffering from the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami here. Thanks.

Filed under: General