Chile

Congratulation's to the Chile Region

Sansei Gojuryu Karatedo

For a great job done on the Sansei Cup Tournament in Santiago, Chile

Thoughts

Bring tea for the Tillerman
Steak for the sun
Wine for the women who made the rain come
Seagulls sing your hearts away
'Cause while the sinners sin, the children play

Oh Lord how they play and play
For that happy day, for that happy day

The Earth as your Home

So you speak to me in sadness and the coming of the winter,
fear that is within' you know that seems to never end,
and the dreams that have escaped you and the hope that you've forgotten
and you tell me that you need me now and you want to be my friend
and you wonder where we're going, where's the rhyme and where's the reason
and it's you cannot accept it is here we must begin
to seek the wisdom of the children
and the graceful way of flowers in the wind.
For the children and the flowers for my sisters and my brothers,
their laughter and their loveliness would clear a cloudy day.
Like the music of the mountains and the colors of the rainbow
they're a promise of the future and the blessing for today.
Though the city starts to crumble and the towers fail around us
the sun is slowly fading and it's colder than the sea
it is written: From the de-sert to the mountains they shall lead us
by the hand and by the heart and they will comfort you and me.
In their innocence and trusting, they will teach us to be free.

For the children and the flowers for my sisters and my brothers,
their laughter and their loveliness would clear a cloudy day.
come and stand beside us we can find a better way.

Continuing education

Sansei International Continuing Education and Certification Renewal


To maintain WSKGRKO Certification, all members must meet certain educational standards as required by the Accreditation Commission of Traditional Martial Arts. The Accreditation Commission of Traditional Martial Arts certification is issued for a one-year period. If anyone fails to renew, they must retake all examinations. WSKGRKO certification is only good when quality is maintained through the continuing education classes offered by Sansei International. Failure to attend classes’ results in an incomplete certification renewal and the member must then retake all examinations.


Requirement for Certification Renewal:


1. Renewal application, including an address update

2. Copy of current Certification

3. Notarized copy of continuing education class completion certificate

4. A certification renewal fee

Certification renewal will be issued by mail within two months of receiving all necessary materials.

Continuing Education Requirements:

Candidates are required to complete continuing education classes to maintain a current certification.

Continuing Education Class Information

1. Coarses are offered once a year.

2. Date, time and location of classes will be announced by mail, or members may check directly with Sansei International.

3. Courses taught by experts.

4. Fee: per class posted on web site

5. A certificate of completion issued within two months by mail


Accreditation

Please review the application process for the WSKGRKO Certification. Please contact WSKGRKO with any questions or concerns regarding the WSKGRKO application process.

Step 1

WSKGRKO was founded in order to promote a safe learning environment for all our schools. The process for certification begins with submitting an application.

Step 2

Complete the WSKGRKO Application Forms. The initial application package includes the WSKGRKO Application. Once the applications are completed, please mail the applications and application fee:

Note: Fees may be paid by credit card through our online store.

Step 3

The application will be processed, reviewed and if approved, then the process of certification may proceed. Review the certification programs and order the appropriate study guide available through our website.

Step 4

Once the material has been reviewed the test may be scheduled. Please print out and then submit an Application for Certification along with the certification fee. The results of the test will be provided and certification will be issued upon successful completion.


WSKGRKO Certification

Accreditation

The purpose of this accreditation is to maintain the qualifications of martial arts education in the public. WSKGRKO accreditation will provide an ongoing service to the public regarding the interest of health and safety. This will be achieved by the supervision of certain aspects of martial arts related to these two areas. WSKGRKO will do its best to protect the martial art student and the general public from the practice of "unsafe" martial arts policies and prevent the practice of improper martial arts education. The accreditation will help direct martial arts education in a more positive direction. People will have a safe and peaceful mind when they visit one of our institutions, because of confidence that WSKGRKO provides quality control for all of our schools Worldwide. A school that possesses WSKGRKO accreditation is awarded for its qualification and its professional achievement. WSKGRKO accreditation is earned only through a proper martial arts education.

Certification

Certification is open to any Black Belt Member that meet the requirements set forth by the WSKGRKO. Schools may earn certification in the following programs:

1. Hygiene in the Martial Arts

2. Certified School of Ethics in the Martial Arts

3. Accredited School in Traditional Karate Sciences Arts

Note: The Accredited School in WSKGRKO is awarded after successful completion of both the Hygiene in the Martial Arts and Certified School of Ethics in the Martial Arts.

Representation

Schools that successfully complete the Accreditation Commission for Traditional Martial Arts programs are authorized to represent themselves as follows:

1. Certified School of Sanitation in the Martial Arts

2. Certified School of Ethics and Law

3. Accredited School in Traditional Karatedo.


Books and Study Guides

The books and prices for the certifications are as follows and may be ordered through our convenient online order form:

1. Sanitation in the Martial Arts

2. Ethics and Law


Non-Discrimination


The Accreditation Commission of Traditional Martial Arts does not discriminate on any basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, gender, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital status.

Books and Study Guides

The books and prices for the certifications are as follows and may be ordered through our convenient online order form:

1. Hygiene in the Martial Arts

2. Ethics in the Martial Arts

Accreditation Commission of Traditional Martial Arts Commissioners

WSKGRKO Certification & Accreditation in the WSKGRKO

The purpose of this accreditation is to maintain the qualifications of martial arts education in the public. WSKGRKO accreditation will provide an ongoing service to the public regarding the interest of health and safety. This will be achieved by the supervision of certain aspects of martial arts related to these two areas. Sansei International will do its best to protect the martial art student and the general public from the practice of "unsafe" martial arts policies and prevent the practice of improper martial arts education. The accreditation will help direct martial arts education in a more positive direction. People will have a safe and peaceful mind when they visit an institution supported by WSKGRKO because of confidence that WSKGRKO provides quality control for martial arts education in the United States. A school that possesses WSKGRKO accreditation is awarded for its qualification and its professional achievement. WSKGRKO accreditation is earned only through a proper martial arts education.

Certification

Certification is open to any school of the martial arts that meet the requirements set forth by the Accreditation Commission of the WSKGRKO. Schools may earn certification in the following programs:
Workshops & Clinics


The WSKGRKO Continuing Education classes to be offered

Introduction into the Martial Arts CE1343 2 credits

Introduction into Kobudo CE1342 2 credits

Comprehensive analysis of the Martial Arts CE343 4 credits

Goju-Ryu History and traditions CE3434 3 credits
Kata/Forms Technology and History CE3435 3 credits

Kumite/Sparing Clinics I, II, and III CE1345 4 credits
Clinic I
Clinic II
Clinic III

Teaching methods CE 3441 3 credits
Modern Karate evolution CE3434
Modern Combative techniques CE3436 3 credits
Fist Aid understanding CE1346 2 credits
Dojo Business Understanding CE3437 3 credits
Referee certification CE1347 2 credits
Developing motivational techniques CE3442 3 credits
Hygiene in the Martial Arts
Certified School of Ethics in the Martial Arts
Accredited School in Traditional Karate Sciences Arts

Note: The Accredited School in World Sansei Koryu Gojuryu Karatedo is awarded after successful completion of both the Sanitation in the Martial Arts and Certified School of Ethics in the Martial Arts.

Representation

Schools that successfully complete the Accreditation Commission for Traditional Martial Arts programs are authorized to represent themselves as follows:

1. Certified School of Hygiene in the Martial Arts

2. Certified School of Ethics and Law
3. Accredited School in Traditional Martial Arts
Books and Study Guides
The books and prices for the certifications are as follows and may be ordered through our convenient online order form:

1. Hygiene in the Martial Arts

2. Ethics and Law

The Accreditation

The accreditation within traditional martial arts education is a safe, practical, and private non-governmental agency, formed by the educational institutions or professions that it serves. It grants public recognition to any institution or program that meets certain established and nationally accepted criteria of quality.


Sansei International Continuing Education and Certification Renewal


To maintain WSKGRKO Certification, all members must meet certain educational standards as required by the Accreditation Commission of Traditional Martial Arts. The Accreditation Commission of Traditional Martial Arts certification is issued for a one-year period. If anyone fails to renew, they must retake all examinations. WSKGRKO certification is only good when quality is maintained through the continuing education classes offered by. WSKGRKO Failure to attend classes results in an incomplete certification renewal and the member must then retake all examinations.

Requirement for Certification Renewal:

1. Renewal application, including an address update

2. Copy of WSKGRKO Certification

3. Notarized copy of continuing education class completion certificate

4. A certification renewal fee
Certification renewal will be issued by mail within two months of receiving all necessary materials.
Continuing Education Requirements:
Candidates are required to complete continuing education classes to maintain a current certification.
Continuing Education Class Information:
1. Classes are offered once a year.
2. Date, time and location of classes will be announced by mail, or members may check directly with.
WSKGRKO
3. Courses taught by experts.
4. Fee
5. A certificate of completion issued within two months by mail




Official Dan-Level Ranks, Minimum Age and Titles

DAN GRADES

Sho dan-Ho, Intermediate first degree Black Belt (Period of probation)

1st Dan Shodan, First degree Black Belt (That of the "Student")

Ni dan-Do Intermediate second degree Black Belt

2nd Dan Ni dan, Second degree Black Belt (The title of "Disciple")

San Dan-Ho Intermediate third degree Black Belt

3rd Dan San Dan, Third degree Black Belt ("Confirmed Disciple")

4th Dan Yon Dan, Fourth degree Black Belt ("Expert")

5th Dan Go Dan, Fifth degree Black Belt ("Spiritual Expert")

6th Dan Ruku Dan, Sixth degree Black Belt ("Spiritual Expert"), Kyoshi

7th Dan Shichi Dan, Seventh degree Black Belt, Kyoshi

8th Dan Hachi Dan, Eighth degree Black Belt, Kyoshi

9th Dan Kuy Dan, Ninth degree Black Belt,

10th Dan Ju Dan, Tenth degree Black Belt, Hanshi (Only one at any time in the style in the world)

THE SILVER CUP INTERNATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIOSHIP

THE SILVER CUP INTERNATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
DECEMBER 4, 2010
Miami, Florida USA

Brazil

Self Worth

More Lessons for Living.
"Self-worth."
How do you feel about yourself? Is it good or bad? How you feel about yourself is self-esteem. It is your perception of how you are doing in the world. Self-esteem may go up or down depending upon what is happening to you. Get an "A" on a test and you feel great, but if you fail you feel terrible. Self-esteem is changeable.
Self-worth differs from self-esteem. Self-worth is what you are born with. As one of the creations of the universe you are worthwhile and have value, which cannot be taken from you. You can’t lose it, but you can lose sight of it. You can forget your value.
A universal spiritual teaching helps us to re-focus on our self-worth and hold on to it. "Love your neighbor as yourself" this teaching is found in all major religions.
Now when you love your neighbor as yourself who do you begin with? Who do you love and value first? Is it your neighbor or yourself? As a Karate Sensei (Teacher) I have found that many people misunderstand this teaching. They think it begins with the neighbor. They focus on the neighbor so exclusively that they neglect themselves. They give and give to others until they give out and then collapse into a depression. Once depressed they cannot help themselves or anyone else.
Many of us were taught to focus on the neighbor and not on ourselves. As children we are told not to brag or be selfish. While teenagers, wanting to be accepted, we may have minimized our accomplishments to avoid appearing conceited. As adults we may have developed a false humility to avoid looking prideful. We may come to not like ourselves and believe that we don’t deserve anything good. Self-esteem suffers while self-worth is forgotten.
The reality is that loving your neighbor as yourself begins with you. You must love and value yourself if you are to love others. You have to respect yourself and acknowledge your own self-worth. You must take care of yourself so that you can love and help your neighbor.
Does this make you selfish? No. It makes you responsible.
Suppose that you are the only adult caring for a group of young children. You raise all your food and only have a small amount. At mealtime, in an effort to take good care of the children, you give them most of the food and you eat very little. Over time you become weaker and weaker, but you keep feeding the children the same amount. Eventually when you are too weak to work, who will feed the children? No one! Now all will perish because you neglected yourself. What should you do? You should eat the same as or perhaps more than the children to keep your strength up and ensure that you can continue to care for them. Don’t neglect others by neglecting yourself. Love yourself and then you can love your neighbor. Don’t lose your self-worth. Each day make sure that you take care of yourself so that you will be able to take care of your neighbor.