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EDITORIAL An interesting array of articles appear in this edition of Kyokushin Magazine and my thanks for the help of many people putting these together. We were grateful to have Shihan Aikra Masuda for an intriguing seminar at Crawley Dojo earlier this year. He is man of great personality and humility and he shared some of his understanding of Kyokushin Karate and he was quite inspiring at many levels. Interviews of a younger generation appear in this edition: Wai Cheung and Darren Stringer give some insight as to what motivates and drives them. Emma Markwell also gives an overview of her training abroad last year. The IFK will host their 4th World Knockdown Tournament in April 2013 at K2 Crawley as the BKK quickly approaches is 50th Anniversary in 2015 - and we hope to celebrate this in some special way with our founder and Chief Instructor Hanshi Steve Arneil (10th Dan) to whom we owe so much. We congratulate IFK Holland who celebrate their 50th Anniversary this year and their Country Representative Kevin Van Der Boor (3rd Dan) gives an overview of training in Holland. To our many Sponsors here today I, as ever, extend my personal thanks and gratitude for your continued support and assistance – because without you - many things would not be possible. Our sponsors range from Corporate support, to Dojos and individuals who all feel the need to “do their bit” for the BKK. You have indeed all made a difference. Thanks as always to Ollie Potter, David Pickthall and Jo Merth for their invaluable assistance in collating the magazine before you today. As I said last year: I hope that no matter what your reason for being at the British Karate Kyokushinkai’s 36th Open National Knockdown Tournament here today - you enjoy your day and bring home with you some memorable moments. As we go to print with Kyokushin Magazine we learn of the tragic death of Nicola Hughes (Oldham Dojo) and we express our deep sadness and shock. Nicola was the daughter of Susan and Bryn Hughes. There are not the words to express our horror and our feelings: and our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to all Nicola’s family and friends. Liam Keaveney Editor
KARATE KYOKUSHIN BOOKAZINE OCTOBER 2012 CONTENTS
EDITORIAL OFFICE Email: liamkeaveney@btinternet.com PUBLISHER - British Karate Kyokushinkai EDITORS - Liam Keaveaney & Jo Merth CONTRIBUTORS - Liam Keaveney, David Pickthall, Stuart Wright, Ollie Potter Wai Cheung, Darren Stringer, Emma Markwell, Kevin van de Boer and Janine Davies LAYOUT & DESIGN - Ollie Potter & Liam Keaveney PHOTOGRAPHY - Liam Keaveney, David Pickthall, Ollie Potter, Lawrence Morris and Wullie Rodger Kyokushinkai Magazine welcomes articles and photographs for publication from our readers. However, any views and opinions expressed in contributors material do not necessarily represent those of the Editor in Chief or publishers of Kyokushinkai Magazine. The Kanku, Calligraphy and the word Kyokushinkai™ are registered trade marks of Kyokushin (UK) Limited. IFK logo © BPS Arneil 1992. All rights reserved. “Kyokushinkai Magazine and its Editor reserves the right to edit, alter or revise any material submitted for publication should it be deemed necessary.”and Trameframe for their year on year assistance. As ever Jo Merth, Ollie Potter and Shane Lalor have assisted immeasurably in many ways and my gratitude for their patience, ideas and support. As ever I welcome any articles, photos you may have for the next issue of your magazine.
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Tournament Welcome Shihan Masuda Seminar PC Nicola Hughes British Open Review 2011 IFK Russia Fighters Camp Darren Stringer Kata Interview Summercamp Review 2012 Wai Cheung Interview IFK International News Round Up British Regional Tournament Review 2012 IFK Holland - 50 Years BKK Knockdown Round Up Dokuso Geiko 4th IFK World Tournament Preview
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