THE SANSEI PAGE: James Vermaak, Sensei South Africa World Sansei

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

James Vermaak, Sensei South Africa World Sansei

James Vermaak, Sensei

World Sansei Koryu Gojukai Karatedo Regional Director

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Kyoshi James Vermaak was born on 20 February 1964 on the East Rand. His father was a boxer along with the known Ludicks and Toweels. Sensei James was a boxer at his father's club. In 1970. Sensei James started his Goju-Ryu training with Sensei Hans Bothma and Sensei Dave Crause in Westonaria. However, it was during 1983 to 1985, whilst doing his National Defence Force Service that he met up with the late Shihan Ben Du Preez and Sensei Francois Du Preez in the Goju-Ryu Karate Academy. Sensei James obtained his Shodan on 24 November 1984 under Shihan Ben du Preez. When GKA came to an end, Sensei James kept on training with Shihan Pikkas Windell from Goju-Kai and Shihan Hans Haupt from Tenshinkan.
In 1990 Sensei James trained in the USA and became a member and student of World Sansei Koryu Gojukai Karatedo and Kobudo Organisation under Hanshi Manny Saavedra. Since 1990 Sensei James has toured the USA 10 times to train, graded and competed under Kancho Manny Saavedra.
Sensei James competed in the Sansei International World Championships in 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 1998. He won the GMAF Middle Heavy Weight International Kickboxing Bout in 1992. Also placed 2nd at the 19th World Silver Cup Championships in Miami. He won the Senior Men's Kumite in 1994 in the GMAF Championship in Florida. Sensei James was appointed to the Sansei International Board of Directors in 1999 and appointed as Shihan and the South African President. Sensei James also trained under Kancho Eddie Cave in the Goju-Ryu Karate Kai SA Organisation and holds the level of 7th Dan. Sensei James has been the Martial Art's co-ordinator for the Metsimahalo Sports Council for the past 4 years and is involved with the development of Martial Arts and is the appointed Chairman of the Metsimahalo Martial Art Academy. Shihan James has been involved in WAKO Kickboxing since 1997 under Kancho Eddie Cave and is the WAKO Northern Free State Provincial Head. He has been SA Champion in WKO in Kata and Kumite numerous times. Sensei James is also a member of the WKO National Squad that competed against a National Team from England. He is also the WKO National Squad Coach. Sensei James has Dojos operating in Vaalpark, Parys, Johannesburg, Roodepoort (FCJ) and Sun City. He also formed the Metsimaholo Martial Arts Academy in 2007. Sensei James is married Sensei Annetjie, who holds a 3rd Dan in Karate. His eldest daughter, Mathilda is a WKO National team member and a 2nd Dan. His youngest daughter, Anika is also a WKO National Team member and a 1st Dan. His son, Nico is a Junior Brown Belt in Karate and Kickboxing.Sensei James is the founder of Gofitnicize, a Martial Arts Fitness programme that is a combination of Aerokickboxing, Pilates, Benches, Calenetics and Cardio training.Shihan James was promoted by the World Sansei Koryu Gojukai Karatedo to the level of 8th Dan .Shihan James Vermaak was appointed the General Secretary for Karate South Africa during 2007.Shihan James is also the appointed Chairman of the Far Northern Free State Karate Association and forms part of the Executive Committee of the Free State Karate Federation.
Shihan James is qualified as a UFAK "Level B" Kata Judge.

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WORLD SANSEI KORYU GOJU-RYU KARATEDO

世界三世紅竜の剛柔の龍は組織空手道

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(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.

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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.