Greetings Last year’s spring day was such a success and was enjoyed by all

that we are going to implement a theme every month of the year.

This month is valentines month (the month of love, hugs and

kisses). On Wednesday, 25 February and Thursday, 26 February the

students may wear any t-shirt (with their gi pants) to represent this

theme.

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Our new Financial system is almost in full motion with only a few

hiccups here and there. We ask everyone to be patient a little

longer during February and March we smooth out the last phase.

Welcome All new Karateka and Parents

You have made the best choice for your child. From today onwards they will develop skills that will aide them on their life's journey. With patience, skill and devotion to our art we will mould them into future leaders and confident individuals.

Actor Paul Walker was training in Jiu-Jitsu and was given an honorary black belt by his mentor after his death.

Name: Paul Walker Age: Died at 40 (1973-2013) Birthplace: Glendale, California, United States of America Profession: Film Producer, Model, Actor Institution: Village Christian Schools Height: 6'2" Born: 1973

Did you Know….

Paul Walker

Our Gauteng Karate Federation Male kumite squad training took place last Saturday and

was very successful with our very own sensei Eugene taking the class. These karatekas are

preparing for a tough nationals which takes place in march.

The GKF Female squad training will take place this Saturday in

Johannesburg.

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In August of 2014, I was fortunate enough to be asked to go to Australia by the company that I work for, to assist with a project. I was also blessed enough to be allowed to take my wife and children with me.

I spent a total of 4 months in Australia, in the state of Queensland in an area known as the Sunshine Coast, which is truly one of the most beautiful places I've been.

My first 2 months was spent learning from Shihan Martin Day, the owner and instructor of a club called Combat Karate. After completing 20 years of service in the British Army, which includes time spent with the Special Forces, Shihan Martin Day founded Combat Karate in 1996. He first taught in the UK, moving to Sydney and opening his school in 2004, eventually moving to Noosa, in Queensland, Australia, where he teaches Combat Karate today.

The techniques were drawn on his own experience, but bears similarities to Panuntukan, Kyusho Jitsu, Shotokan and British Army Unarmed Combat, among others.

Suppleness, positioning and pressure point strikes were some of the key elements of the style. It was mentally challenging to learn these techniques, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

The students and their teacher were friendly, supporting and respectful towards each other and myself at all times.

My last two months were spent with SKS Karate, a JKS or Japan Karate Shotokai karate club.

I immediately grew fond of this dojo, the club and their teacher, Sensei Michael Allen, who – (just like Shihan Martin) had made me feel incredibly welcome and like part of the club at all times.

Sensei Michael Allen has trained in the art of Karate- Do for over 24 years and has trained with various great instructors over that time. He has an accomplished career in competition for both Kata and Kumite, and has competed in Japan on many occasions. Sensei Allen lived and trained in the Shizuoka prefecture in a town called Yaizu from 2006 to 2008 in Japan. The Dojo where he taught and trained was named Shouyoukan.

I learnt some additional katas (Junro-Shodan and Junro-Nidan) and Bo (Staff) as well as traditional Shotokan Karate. I was also invited to attend a local friendly competition (WKF rules), where I took 3rd place in Kumite (18-35 division) and 2nd place in Kata (35 and older division).

Truly a traditional Shotokan club, with demanding and tough training at all times, but I had a lot of fun and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!

Both clubs presented challenges to me and exciting opportunities to learn new and different things.

I also learnt, that Sensei Eugene prepares us well and that we are able to hold our own in clubs across the globe. Always pay close attention to what Sensei Eugene tries to teach us - it will hold you in good stead no matter where you train!

How It Works

Remember the fun you had as a kid, hopping, skipping, and jumping around the playground? The exercises you do with plyometrics mimic those dynamic moves.

Plyometrics ("plyo," for short) used to be called "jump training." It's a technique that you can use in many different ways. For instance, you can do plyometrics to help train for basketball, volleyball, tennis, or any other activity that uses explosive movements.

You'll do a series of jumps and hops, like jump squats or one-leg hops. You might jump up and onto a box or bench, or jump over cones. Some moves will be faster than others.

Every time you land from a jump, your muscles get a stretch. That gives your next jump even more power. The combination of stretching and contracting your muscles whips them into shape.

You won't do plyometrics every day, because your muscles will need a break from all that jumping. If you're not active now, you may need to start working on your basic fitness first and later have a pro show you how to do the moves, so you don't get injured.

It’s a fun alternative to an everyday strength-training workout that boosts

your muscle power, strength, balance, and agility. You can either do a

workout based around plyometrics, or add some plyo moves to your usual

routine without giving it an entire session.

Intensity Level: High This workout uses maximum power to strengthen your muscles. The moves are quick and explosive, so prepare to use a lot more energy than you do in a typical strength-training session.

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Areas It Targets Core: No. This workout doesn’t specifically target your core.

Arms: No. Most plyometric workouts don't target your arms. But if you want to work them, you can add upper-body moves like medicine-ball throws and plyometric push-ups.

Legs: Yes. Expect your legs to get in great shape from all the jumping and hopping.

Glutes: Yes. Moves like jump squats fire up your glutes to make them stronger.

Back: No. Though the workout involves your whole body, it's not focused on your back muscles.Type

Flexibility: Yes. This workout is based on a combo of contracting your muscles and stretching them, which is great for flexibility.

Aerobic: No. It’s not considered an aerobic workout, but if you repeat your jumps without pausing, for about 30-60 seconds at a time, your heart rate will go up.

Strength: Yes. This workout is all about boosting your muscle power.

Low-Impact: No. There’s a lot of high-impact jumping and hopping.

Competition Class As from next week Thursday, 12 feb, Extra

class will begin for ONLY the elite students

that know what competing entails and

who need that extra tweaking to get to

the next level of competition.. Class will

start from 15H45—16h15. Please confirm

with Sensei Eugene before joining these

sessions. There will be costs involved

23rd Eagles Challenge

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Take Note

REGIONAL AFFILIATION FEES 2015

Please take note this is only for students that competes in Tournaments

During our meeting held in January 2015 the following affiliation fees were decided:

R100 for a competing student

R0 for a non-competing student

Notes: - A competing student means competing in Tshwane Regional (Development or Elite) , Gauteng Karate Federation (Development or Elite) , KSA (Development or Elite) event.

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KSA National Childrens Championship, Will be held on 6 and 7 March 2015, and will take place in Gauteng