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KARATE BC
#220 - 1367 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 4A9
http://www.karatebc.org
e-mail: info@karatebc.org |
IN THIS ISSUE:
1. GRAND MASTER KENZO UCHIAGE
2. SPORT BC PRESIDENT'S AWARD
3. PREMIER ATHLETIC AWARDS
4. KARATE BC 30th CONTEST
5. MARC HAMON (1961-2003)
6. NATIONAL COACHING FORUM
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GRAND MASTER KENZO UCHIAGE
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History of Grand Master
KENZO UCHIAGE
One of two people who received 5th Dan from
Chojun Miyagi, which was the highest Dan given by Miyagi Sensei in Japan including Okinawa.
J.K.F. (Japan Karate-Do Federation) 9th Dan (the highest Dan).
J.K.F. Goju-Kai 9th Dan.
For over 400 years, Kenzo Uchiage's ancestors, the "Imata" family ruled five separate villages of the Kawachi district of Osaka province,
Kenzo's father, Naojiro Imata was born as the oldest son and heir to the Imata family but when he was a young boy, both of his parents died and he was adopted by the Uchiage family and became Naojiro Uchiage,
Naojiro's oldest child, Kenzo Uchiage was born in 1920. He was a very strong young boy with an aptitude for sports. His interest in Martial Arts began with Judo and Sumo. While in high school(Imamiya high school), he got 3rd Dan Judo, and he achieved 2nd place in the All Japan High School Sumo Championships and was asked to pursue a career as a professional Sumo wrestler by Grand Yokozuna Champion "Tamanishiki" Instead in 1937 he decided to go to Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto to study law.
Kenzo joined a Karate club at the university coached by Goju-Ryu founder,. Master Chojun Miyagi. He quickly became one of Master Miyagi's best students.
He studied Karate for four years under Master Miyagi's instruction and in his fourth year he was chosen to be the Ritsumeikan University team captain.
Mr. Kenzo Uchiage served in the Japanese Imperial Army from 1941 to 1945 where he was an officer in charge of an airforce ground crew.
After his discharge he returned to Ritsumeikan University to finish his Law studies and to once again become active in the Karate club. He coached at the University for two years then built his own dojo next his house on his estate in Osaka.
In the 1950's and 1960's there were three very strong Goju-Ryu instructors: Mr. S. Ujita, Mr. K. Uchiage, and Mr.T.Kizaki, They choose Mr.G. Yamaguchi, an older student, to assist them as their coach and to travel around and compete against other Karate club.
In those days, they fought by "knock out system"--the winner being the one left standing, They were very successful and it is largely due to this success that Goju-Ryu Karate earned the respect and reputation that it still has today,
Mr. Uchiage has spent over 60 years studying and teaching Master Miyagi's Goju-Ryu Karate. He was a director of the All Japan National Team that entered the 4th W.U.K.O. World Championships, He is the highest for all J.K.F. Karate styles. He was elected to the Nippon Budokan Budo Koroh-Sho (Japan Martial Arts Award), the only individual from Karate in 1987.
We are very fortunate here in Richmond that: Kenzo Uchiage's youngest child, Takeshi Uchiage, who is now the chairman of the J.K.F. Pan American Goju-Kai, lives and teaches here in Steveston. He has also been chosen by Naojiro's descendants to become the heir to his grandfather's original "Imata" name.
The J.K.F. Goju-Kai Kata Standardization Committee was formed from Mast Chojun Miyagi's remaining students and they have decided how these original Goju Ryu Katas should be done. These are now the standard for the J.K.F. and the World Union of Karate Organizations. (W.U.K.O. new name is W.K.F.)
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Demonstrate Kata Kururunfa at 4th All Japan Championships In 1974.
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| Grand Master Kenzo Uchiage visited at Steveston Karate Club in Aug. 2002 |
From left:
Hidemi Uchiage
Kayoko Uchiage
Takeshi Uchiage
Grand Master Kenzo Uchiage
Toshihide Uchiage
Hironori Uchiage Imata
Sumi Uchiage
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Canadian Champion 2001 & 2002
Jr. Pan American medallist. 2002 & 2003
Formerly Japan National member. JKF 6th Dan
Former All Japan University National member. JKF 7th Dan
Canadian Champion. 2000 ~ 2003
Jr. Pan American Champion. 2003
All Japan Jr. Kumite Champion. 2002
Canadian Champion. 2002 ~ 2003
Jr. Pan American Medallist
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SPORT BC PRESIDENT'S AWARD
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Sport BC President’s Award
The Sport BC President’s Award is presented to an individual who represents the spirit of volunteerism, and whose dedication, energy and commitment, which is so critical to the success of that sport. The recipient is for 2004 is Fernando Correia. Known as “our man on the island”, Fernando is a key element in the implementation of KBC programs in that region. He has hosted tournaments, seminars, clinics and been instrumental in the development of Karate for 30 years.
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PREMIER ATHLETIC AWARDS
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Premier Athletic Awards
Each year the premier Athletic Awards recognizes the top Male and Female athletes from 48 sports participating in the BC Athlete Assistance Program. Each athlete is nominated by their provincial sport organization on outstanding performance and other achievements in their sport for the competitive period of the previous year. At an awards reception annually hosted by the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, each athlete’s photo and achievements are displayed on a commemorative plaque, and displayed at the Hall of Fame during the year.
The recipients this year are Toshihide Uchiage of Steveston and Valentyna Zolotarova of Vancouver.
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KARATE BC 30th CONTEST
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Contest
2004 is the 30th anniversary of the founding of Karate BC. To commemorate this milestone, we are seeking an appropriate T-Shirt design representative the event.
We are offering a prize of $300 for the design chosen by our panel. Deadline for submissions is February 16, 2004.
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MARC HAMON (1961-2003)
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À Montréal, le 29 novembre 2003,
à l’age de 42 ans, est décédé Marc Hamon.
Athlète d’élite, membre fondateur de Karaté Québec, Marc était l’un des piliers du Karaté au Québec et au Canada.
Marc demeure à ce jour le seul athlète Canadien qui ait atteint ces sommets au niveau mondial dans sa discipline.
Le conseil d’administration de Karaté Québec tient à offrir à son épouse Guylaine, à ses fils Louis Philippe, Hugo , Rémi à ses proches parents ainsi qu’à tous les élèves de l’école de Karaté Marc Hamon, leur plus sincères condoléances.
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NATIONAL COACHING FORUM
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(source: Dan Wallis, NKA) - Hello everyone,
I am pleased to announce that Toronto will be the host city for the NKA's first ever National Coaching Forum November 4,5,6 2004.
This Forum is intended to meet the needs of dojo coaches, as well as provincial and national team coaches.We hope to attract participants from both within our membership as well as karate-ka from the rest of the Canadian and American Karate community.
At this point in time the steering committee (Dan Wallis, Germain Bisson, Manuel Monzon, James Johnson, and Sebastian Pirone) has secured a time and place as well as keynote presenters Sensei Antonio Oliva Seba, internationally renowned coach and philosopher and Sensei Manuel Monzon Head Coach of Canada's National Senior and Junior Team.We plan to add more presenters to this already impressive pair to ensure that the Forum will be memorable for all participants.
Stay tuned for more information in the coming months but MARK THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR! YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!
Dan Wallis
NKA President
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Jan 24
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Karate BC Officials Seminar
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Wado Ryu Dojo,
470 Merecroft Rd,
Campbell River, BC
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Fernando Correia250-748-9111
250-748-9111 |
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Jan 24
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Karate BC Officials Seminar
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Capilano College,
2055 Purcell Way,
North Vancouver, BC
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A.Sato/T.Uchiage
604-321-1815 / 272-4660 |
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Jan 24
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Karate BC Officials Seminar
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Kelowna Traditional Martial Arts & Fitness Center,
1894 Ambrosi Ave,
Kelowna, BC
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Elizabeth Wijnstra
250-497-6905 |
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Jan 25
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Karate BC Officials Seminar
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Capilano College,
2055 Purcell Way,
North Vancouver, BC
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A.Sato/T.Uchiage
604-321-1815 / 272-4660 |
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