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There will never be too late. In fact, some of our students were started Karate training at the age of 40+. However, they are still able to manage the training and now become a blackbelt.
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You would need a Do-Gi (Uniform), a mouth guard, WKF approval gloves & shinpads. For more information, please consult with the dojo instructors.
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Goju-Ryu, Shotokan, Shitoryu, Wadoryu are the four largest major styles of Karate-do. We are the Goju-Ryu. “Goju-Ryu” literally means “Hard and Soft” style. In Goju, we emphasize both hard and soft aspects of martial art. The principle of Hard and Soft, like Yin and Yen, is the principle of life. To be the whole person, one must keep a balance of Hard and Soft. As a Karate practitioner, one seeks to develop a strong and unyielding will power, but at the same time, must maintain his compassion and caring for the others.
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Each club may have difference system. Basically, Introductory levels are ranks from White belt (10 kyu) to Brown belt (1 kyu). Blackbelt are ranked from Shodan (1st Dan) to Ju Dan (10th Dan). For more information about our grading system, please click here.
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We regularly have promotion test for Introductory level for every 3-4 months. However, our instructor may adjust the schedule for each dojo. Blackbelt promotion test is on a irregular basis.
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If a student attended all classes, working hard with efforts and spirit. Generally would take 2-3 years.
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In fact, you will have a chance to get injured from any sports. However, as long as you follow the instruction and rules of our club, use the equipment properly. The chances to get injured are not high.
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It can never say which one is better, since you are comparing an apple and an orange. It is the same that you cannot say soccer is better than basketball. We suggest that you do more research on both to understand more.
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Shoseikan is a traditional dojo for Goju-Ryu Karate training. Students are necessary to wear Do-Gi (Karate Uniform) for all classes and some events.
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Each dojo may charge differently due to the rental fee and expense cost. For more information, please click here.
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That is not true. Goju-Ryu Karate has both punching and kicking technique. More than that, we also have elbow, knee, hand-knife, hand-hammer, open-handed technique... etc. Please note, Karate does not condone violence. Karate-do is a way of not having to fight. As we said in Karate: Novice fights to win, master win without fighting.
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Version 4.36 Last Updated on February 5, 2012
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Shoseikan Karate (Vancouver, Richmond, Canada) is a school which teaches traditional Japan Goju-Ryu Karate. We have locations in Vancouver and Richmond, BC, with varies program schedule for different age groups.
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2012
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Jan 28
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39th Steveston Invitational Tournament
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Feb 18
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Sato Cup
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Feb 23-26
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BC Winter Games
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Mar (TBA)
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Kid Class Promotion Test
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Mar 16-18
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2012 National Karate Championships
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Apr (TBA)
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Promotion Test
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Aug 21
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2011 Outdoor Training & BBQ
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Oct 14
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Zone 5 Qualifying Tournament
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2013
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Mar 15-17
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2013 National Karate Championships
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Please check our calendar for details of training sessions and events.
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39TH STEVESTON KARATE TOURNAMENT
2012.01.28
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Nicholas Chan
1st Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Novice)
3rd Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Int.)
2nd Place (Boy 12-13 Kumite, Nov.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)
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Tristan Mah
1st Place (Boys 14-15 Kata, Int.)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)
2nd Place (Boys 14-15 Kata, Nov.)
3rd Place (Boys 14-15 Kumite, Int.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)
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Samuel Ko
1st Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Int.)
3rd Place (Boys 12-13 Kumite, Int.)
1st Place (Paddle Kumite)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)
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Angus Cheung
3rd Place (Boy 12-13 Kata, Int.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)
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Jeffrey Yu
2nd Place (Boy 14-15 Kata, Int.)
2nd Place (Boy 14-15 Kumte, Int.)
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)
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Nikkie Yu
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)
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Tommy Cheung
2nd Place (Boy 16-17 Kata, Adv)
2nd Place (Boy 16-17 Kumite, Adv)
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Gary Wong
1st Place (Master Kata)
3rd Place (Men Kata, Advanced)
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