THE SANSEI PAGE: 2008-04-13

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Juan Gonzalez, Sensei World Sansei Koryu Gojukai Chile

Juan Gonzalez, Sensei

Regional Director Chile

A good leader is not a superstar who mesmerizes with the force of rhetoric or flashy deeds. While lesser people crave power and dominance, a good leader rejects competitive hierarchies as unnatural. Leaders build networks, realizing were part of the interlocking web of life. Good leaders lead with a new combination of talents: cooperation, awareness of the cycles, courage, and facilitation. Good leaders draw upon infinite wisdom and power through observing nature and learning her rules.

Sensei Juan Gonzalez is one of those leaders. He began his training in Sansei at the age of 10 he grew up in the system and continued to work towards its development and growth. He was a National Champion in his native country Venezuela, where he develope all his skills. He frequently traveld to the Hombu Dojo in the USA, to train with the Founder. He later moved to Chile, where he became the vice president of the Martila Arts Federation. He propogated the World Sansei Koryu Gojukai Karatedo throughout the country. Today in Chile threre are Sansei Dojos in every major city and the Hombu Dojo is in Santiago. Juan Gonzalez is a direct student of Manny Saavedra, Kaicho and is the Regional Director of the World Sansei Koruy Gojukai Karatedo in that country.

Sensei Gonzalez with class

1992 Venezuela Juan Gonzalez, Sensei, Manny Saavedra, Kaicho, Elias Paz, Sensei

A young Juan Gonzalez, Sensei at the age of 13

World Sansei Publications 2008

California World Sansei Allessandro Ashanti, Sensei

Allesandro Ashanti, Sensei

Alessandro Ashanti Sensei has been training in the martial arts for over 29 years. He currently holds a 5th degree black belt in Jujitsu, a 7th degree black belt in World Sansei Koryu Gojukai Karatedo under Manny Saavedra, Kaicho and a 3rd degree black belt in Zujitsu under Soke Chaka Zulu. He is a senior board member of the World Sansei Koryu Gojukai Karatedo Organization and its California Director. He is also a certified Reiki practitioner. Recently he has been named West Coast Director of the World Martial Arts Union. Currently he is in training for his advanced degree in Eskrima Serrada under Master Khalid Khan. He has also studied various other styles of martial arts, most notably Capoeria Angola with Mestre Terry Baruti. Over the last 16 years he has run his own classes and is currently the head instructor of the Full Circle Jujitsu School.

Ossie Alvarez, Sensei World Sansei North Carolina

Ossie Alvarez, Sensei

After decades of study Ossie Alvarez, Sensei, is an extraordinary Teacher and Healers, he has dedicated his life to helping others with the full unfolding of their purposes, paths and destinies. A master healer, dedicated teacher and intuitive mind, he has guided countless individuals towards self-awareness and truth. A committed and passionate teacher, Ossie Alvarez, Sensei has spent many hours developing learning programs that engage his students’ With enthusiasm and passion for learning, Ossie Alvarez, Sensei works with students until they feel confident in their learning. His kind and approachable manner enables him to develop very positive relationships with all his students who then feel welcome in any Dojo he is in. He is a reflective Sensei who is committed to lifelong learning. Ossie Alvarez is described by colleagues as having an incredible work ethic and a very kind way with people. He is a great friend that can always be counted on. He is a direct student of Manny Saavedra, Kaicho who is proud to call him a friend member of the Board of Directors of the World Sansei Koryu Gojukai Karatedo

Dan Reizner, Sensei World Sansei Tennessee

Dan Reizner, Sensei

Sensei Dan Reizner is currently a 7th Degree Black Belt in good standing with the Kokusai Koryu Gojukai Karatedo Association, formerly known as the World Sansei Gojuryu Karate and Kobudo Organization. He began his formal martial arts training under the instruction of Sensei Jorge Smith of Hollywood, Florida. Sensei Smith was a Student of Master Ronald Russell and Grandmaster Joseph Hess. Sensei Reizner achieved his 4th Degree Black Belt Under Sensei Smith in 1998. At that point Sensei Reizner expanded his horizons and became a member of Grandmaster Peter Urban’s United States of America Gojuryu Association and was assigned Goju Hall No. 282. He was the deputy regional director of Florida for U.S.A.G.A. until 2003 when he resigned from the organization. In 2003 Sensei Reizner joined the World Sansei Gojuryu Karate and Kobudo Organization under the direction of Hanshi Manny Saavedra, a student of Grandmaster Peter Urban.
Sensei Reizner was an active tournament competitor from 1987-1997. He began attending competitions in 1987 traveling throughout Florida attending tournaments on the FAME and FBBA circuits. In 1988 he was awarded “Best All-Around Martial Artist” by the Florida Black Belt Association for having accumulated the most victories for the tournament season. From 1988-1996, Sensei Reizner was Florida State Champion in Kobudo Kata, Kata, or Point Sparring. In that period, he was also recognized as Region 10 Champion, as well as, in 1993 was ranked in the top 10 nationally. Sensei Reizner is still actively involved in hosting, organizing, and promoting martial arts tournaments and events such as the Strike Force Internationals since 1993. In 1995 he Co-founded the Florida Sport Karate Association and most recently in 2004 started the “FIST Championship Series, a popular local tournament circuit, in South Florida.
Sensei Reizner began his teaching career as a apprentice instructor traveling to different dojo locations to assist Sensei Jorge Smith in teaching classes. He aggressively sought out opportunities to lead the class at the main dojo to develop his skills as a leader of the dojo. He gained much experience teaching men, women and children between the ages of 3 and 55. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public School System's C.A.W. program, Sensei Reizner had extensive training with very diverse populations. Over the years, Sensei Reizner has hosted and participated in many demonstrations including Pembroke Pines Day, Miramar Days, Summer Camps and National Night Out Against Crime. He has instructed at numerous locations such as the City of Pembroke Pines Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Miramar Parks and Recreation Department, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Beacon Hill Private Schools and Toddler Tech Academy. Sensei Reizner is available for group classes, private lessons, birthday party demonstrations, school demonstrations, and school career days. Sensei Reizner is currently a Senior Advisor of the Kokusai Koryu Gojukai Karatedo Association and participates actively in decision making for the future of the organization. Sensei Reizner is married to Gabriella and has two children, Emma and Austin. Sensei Reizner works in Nashville, Tennesse as part of the Management Team for Publix Super Markets.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Puerto Rico Sansei Yamabushi Dojo

Yamabushi Dojo Puerto Rico

Washington DC Dojo

Capital Dojo, Washington DC was established December 07, 2004
by Sensei M. Herzog and Sensei J. Fernandez.
It is located in the heart of Washington DC, in the YWCA, National Capital Area.
Our original intent was to create an outreach Karate program through the YWCA in the inner city so as to introduce the Art to all interested, regardless of background or economic means.
We continue this tradition three nights a week where teens and working adults come together to learn about the Art and its innumerable benefits to each individual.
Sensei M. Herzog and Sensei J. Fernandez are personal students to our Founder, Hanshi Saavedra.
Sensei J. Fernandez is currently the full-time Sensei of the Dojo and Sensei M. Herzog oversees the Dojo, its functions, and its future paths, goals, and potential.
Sensei Fernandez works in Washington DC for The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and Sensei Herzog is an Airline Pilot.
www.capitaldojo.com

Monday, April 14, 2008

World Sansei Movement Not Just A web Site

Sansei

WORLD SANSEI KORYU GOJU-RYU KARATEDO

世界三世紅竜の剛柔の龍は組織空手道

http://www.koryugojuryu.com/

www.silvercupmiami.com

(International Old-Style Karate Goju Association)

Established 1979

The New Path

A tree reaches past your embrace grows from one small seed.

A structure over nine stories high begins with a handful of earth.

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.

TAO 64

This passage from a manuscript written centuries ago holds true today. The Kokusai Koryu Gojuryu Karatedo has grown geometrically since its inception in 1979. It has grown from a small group of students to its current existence as a world re-known organization.

The mission of the World Sansei Koryu Gojuryu Karatedo is to promote excellence in its members. Students becoming members in the organization will grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Karate provides knowledge that will last the lifetime of the student. Discipline and preparedness learned in the Dojo will allow the students to perform at higher levels, giving them a competitive edge, both in school and in the workplace. The student that accepts the Karate way sets himself or herself forever on the path of excellence.

SANSEI

WORLD SANSEI KORYU GOJU-RYU KARATEDO

(International Old-Style Karate Goju Association)

Established 1979

WORLD SANSEI KORYU GOJU-RYU

KARATE & KOBUDO ORGANIZATION

The “Crane” is our symbol, which represents simplicity, beauty, nature, character and the essence of life; it characterizes the goodness that our organization represents by our membership, and our commitment to family and community involvement.

As a Taoist representation it's yang side also represents its dynamic striking ability, smooth, flowing, lighting fast, effortless, with unyielding, unforgiving accuracy

The red interior represents health, strength, physical energy, passion, courage, protection. The color of the element of Fire, Red is associated with blood (and thus, life and death), and intense emotions.

The black outline represents the banishing of negativity.

The white represents Protection and Purification.

The symbol is a reminder of natural law, the order of life and the wisdom you need to live it.

The World Sansei Koryu Goju-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Organization's name and logo are owned by the Organization. Members are cautioned to use them only for the purposes of demonstrating rank certification and certifying students who are in good standing within the Organization.Membership in the World Sansei Goju-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Organization is an honor and privilege! A lifetime of hard work, dedication, and study from the Founder allows the Organization to exist - and it has for 31 years! The Organizational Hombu needs support and cannot sustain itself on its own. The Organizational fees are but a small token of one's loyalty towards this Organization. All members who desire to remain in good standing with the Organization will have their dues paid in full each year and will be posted on the international website. All members are expected to hold the highest standards of respect and dignity. As a member you are encouraged to take full advantage of the services of the Organization. You may elect to use any service we offer at any time.We are all equal under the Arts. The only special consideration given to any member will be the respect afforded to one's rank. This privilege will be given to each member by another. It is only proper that one’s accomplishments in the Arts be recognized.To acquire an accurate understanding of Loyalty, one must understand the meaning of the word Loyalty along with what Loyalty actually represents, both culturally and symbolically.

The World Sansei Goju-Ryu Karatedo Organization's “oath of allegiance" relates to words such as loyalty, commitment, adherence and faithfulness. Loyalty is an actual act of truce between people. Those who believe in our ideology would "Be Loyal" to them. The act of Loyalty is formalized by a special handshake in the way of holding forearms.

Once this Loyalty in understood , it symbolizes support and devotion towards each other. It is also noted that there are no contracts, no formal agreements, only a simple handshake . That in itself emphasizes a simple trust and belief in each other more than anything else.

This Karate Association follows the same path and ideology as one can expect from its title "Loyalty". Its Karate teachings very much parallel the same virtues of loyalty, honesty and commitment; and it promotes supporting and helping each other to achieve the same goals and objectives in Karate-Do.This Karate Association can be viewed as a "way of life" to help promote a unique perspective of life - the wisdom to perceive the benefits of adopting a nonviolent attitude, the virtue of being patient and the tranquility of possessing peace in our lives.

World Sansei Gojuryu Karate-do Organization was founded by Manny Saavedra, currently the Head Instructor of the Karate Association with one major goal in mind: to enrich the quality of life of its practitioners and to develop a strong sense of camaraderie, solidarity and team work among members ... all in the Way of Karate.