Seigokan SF Bay Area Goju-ryu Karate-do

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About Seigokan San Francisco Bay Area

Founded in 1945 by Seigo Tada, the Seigokan Goju-ryu Karate-do Association has dojos around the world. Under Sensei Marcos Collaco, Seigokan USA has offered Goju-ryu in the Bay Area for more than 40 years.

Dojo Locations and Contacts

Seigokan Goju-ryu Karate-do is offered in several locations around the San Francisco Bay Area under the direction of Sensei Marcos Collaco

Martinez/Antioch/Pittsburg Area, Call Sensei Marcos Collaco: (925)-354-2719

Mountain View Area, Call Sensei Catherine Greely: (650) 670-0773

San Francisco, Call Sensei Angela Swanson: (415) 385-4466

Seigokan San Jose, Semi-Private Classes By Appt., Call Claudia Chan: (408) 802-0037

For all general inquiries, email david@seigokan.com

About Seigokan USA/SF Bay

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Yoki's Karate Errantry in America Now in Paperback

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Here's a book for all Seigokan members and friends. It's the first paperback (and revised) edition of "Yoki's Karate Errantry in America," which was originally published in 2001. This is the story of Yukiaki Yoki Sensei's travel to the USA in 1964, when he trained at the Mattson Academy of Karate in Boston and participated in the All American Karate-Do Championship.

We know Yoki Sensei as Seigokan Overseas Head Director from 2001 to 2008. According to his biography, he was born in 1943 at Osaka, Japan. He graduated from Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, and was karate Champion in Western Japan Tournament in 1963. He later introduced Seigokan Karate-do to Hong Kong.

This is a fascinating story as it describes the cultural differences between Yoki Sensei and his hosts in Boston, and provides an outside perspective on the early development of karate-do in the USA. I was especially interested (being from Boston) because I had the opportunity to compete with Mattson Academy students in the 1970s. Several names mentioned in the book were familiar to me. I definitely recommend getting your copy soon.
You can purchase your copy from Amazon.com here
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In Memory of Frank Hinckley, Sept. 9, 1964 - May 21, 2012

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Seigokan USA recently lost a dedicated teacher and brother, Frank Hinckley. On June 3, Frank's friends and extended family gathered to share stories and memories of a loving father and loyal friend. To those of us in Seigokan, Frank was also a powerful force, a creative martial artist, and for me, an immovable object. We'll miss him. Dave K.

Training with Sensei Marcos

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:56:00 +0000

Seigokan members and friends, join us for training with Sensei Marcos Collaco, Friday, March 9, 2012, 6:30 p.m. at the El Camino YMCA in Mountain View, California.

Atsuko Wakai Suparinpei Kata

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Most of Wakai Sensei's competition videos you see on Youtube are shot from far away with a lot of crowd noise. I found this video, which was taken up close. When I saw (and heard) the control, speed, and power, I could only sit back in awe. Amazing.

Report from Seigokan Japan After the Earthquake

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:07:00 +0000

We have heard from Koichi Nakano Sensei, Seigokan Overseas Secretary General. He reports that he and his Seigokan colleagues are safe. He has not received bad news from Seigokan members elsewhere in Japan. According to Mr. Nakano, most Seigokan dojos are in the west and south of Japan. Hyogo, Shiga, Fukuoka, Kyoto, Gifu prefectures do not have damage. While we are relieved to hear this bit of good news, we offer all of the people of Japan our thoughts, prayers, and condolences. David Kalman, for Seigokan USA.

New Dates Announced for Training with Sensei Marcos Collaco

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:28:00 +0000

Sensei Marcos Collaco will continue our Sunday advanced training at the Foster City Athletic Club.

Next scheduled meeting: [RESCHEDULED]

- April 10, 2 p.m.

This advanced class is an opportunity for Bay Area Seigokan instructors and senior students to review kata and kumite techniques.

Seigokan USA Tournament, 10/17/2010

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Congratulations to all the participants of our recent tournament at the Foster City Athletic Club held on Oct. 17. Seigokan members from the San Francisco and San Mateo dojos had a spirited competition and an enjoyable afternoon. Tournament directors and judges included US director/head instructor Marcos Collaco and Senseis Fausto Carlos, Angela Swanson (who once again organized the event), Claudia Chan, Juliana Collaco, and David Kalman.

The tournament roster

The San Mateo dojo

Instructors and senior medalists

Thanks to everyone who participated.

Safe Sparring: Jiyu Kumite in the Dojo

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:36:00 +0000

Jiyu Kumite, or free sparring, is excellent for developing speed, timing, and power. It can also be a lot of fun.

Unfortunately, there's a heightened risk of injury when free sparring. Crashed knuckles, sprains, strains, and even broken bones can sideline even the most well-conditioned athlete. Middle-aged and older adults are especially vulnerable and it takes longer for their injuries to heal. So, while you may benefit from rigorous kumite, an injury can reverse all your gains.

The question is how to perform jiyu kumite with greater safety. I'm not convinced that protective padding makes it safer. I've found that when students wear more protective material such as shin or foot pads, they can become reckless. While a foam helmet provides some protection (especially from a slip or fall) many designs interfere with peripheral vision and might make it more likely that a student will take a blow to the head.

I've come to believe that the attitude and intent of jiyu kumite makes the greatest difference in safety. Jiyu kumite in the dojo is not competition. It's training. Because it's training, both participants in a match have a responsibility for the safety of their partner. If one partner gains an advantage that might cause injury to the other, then he or she has the responsibility to hold back. At the same time, the disadvantaged partner must respect the attacker and the attack.

If my sparring partner leaves his head open, I may strike him lightly on the face to point out that mistake. Conversely, my partner must not take an unfair advantage of my restraint, to counterstrike unfairly. That's what we mean by "respect" in the context of jiyu kumite (because if I had pressed the attack with full force my partner would have no chance to counterstrike).

If we remember that free sparring in the dojo is not competition, but training, and show this kind of respect, then we reduce the chance of injury. This means we can practice free sparring more frequently and have more fun.

2nd Annual Seigokan USA Tournament 10/18/2009

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Congratulations to all the participants at the Seigokan USA tournament, 10/18/2009 at the El Camino YMCA in Mountain View, California. The event was headed by USA Director Marcos Collaco, with assistance from Shaun Greely, Fausto Carlos, Shingo Aono, Frank Hinckley, Dzung Dang, Claudia Chan, Juliana Collaco, David Kalman, and Angela Swanson (who deserves special recognition for handling most the event organization).

USA Director Sensei Marcos Collaco
An explosive reverse punch (Shingo Aono) v. a lightening right hand (Angelo Collaco)
Yoko geri fake/punch combo (Lowell) vs. straight head shot (Max)

2009 Fall/Winter Seigokan USA Events

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December 2009 UPDATED

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. 2 - 4:30 p.m. Year-end grading. Foster City Athletic Club, 1159 Chess Drive, Foster City. Click for Directions.

Seigokan Friendship Tournament July, 2009

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Masatomi Tsuji Shihan, Director of the Seigokan Overseas office has conveyed an invitation to all Seigokan members to attend the Seigokan 84th Anniversary All Nippon and International Friendship Karate-Do Championship 2009, scheduled July 18 and 19 in Japan. Click on the Tsuji Shihan's letter for details.

Seigokan Guest Book

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Grading and Tournament 12-20-2008

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On Saturday, 12/20/2008, Seigokan SF Bay Area gathered at the El Camino YMCA in Mountain View, California for kyu grading and an intra-school tournament. The event got underway at around 1:30 p.m., starting with kyu grading, which started with a group warm-up, followed by kata, yakusoku kumite and jiyu kumite performances. After a short break, participants returned to begin the competition in kata and point sparring. The day ended with the awarding of medals. Parents and other spectators were treated to excellent performances all around.

Thanks to all the participants for your effort, and thanks to your families who support your involvement in Seigokan.

Special thanks to Angela Swanson for figuring out and managing the details of the tournament, including the scoring system. She spent considerable time and effort planning the event. She also produced the scorecards and judges' placards, which worked out great!

Thanks to Shaun and Cathy Greely, who secured the event space (and thanks to the El Camino YMCA for hosting us).

Thanks to Sensei Fausto Carlos, Claudia Chan, and Dzung Dang for their support in running and promoting the event.

And thanks to Sensei Marcos Collaco, who brought us all together.

Techniques Chart Japanese-English

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UKE	BLOCKS
Soto Uchi Uke	Forward Block
Soto Uke	Forward Inward Block (outside to inside)
Harai Uke	Downward Sweeping Block
Shomen Uke	Front Block (inside to outside)
Age Uke	Upper Block
Joge Uke	Double Block (Upward and Downward Block)
TSUKI	PUNCHES
Shomen Tsuki	Forefist Straight Punch Chest Height
Jodan Tsuki	Forefist Straight Punch Face Height
Chudan Tsuki	Forefist Straight Punch Stomach Height
Gyaku Tsuki	Reverse Punch
Naka Daka Ippon Ken	Middle Finger Knuckle Fist
Shita Tsuki	Middle Knuckle Fist Palm Up
Ippon Ken	Single Knuckle Fist
Tataka Tsuki	Side Square Knuckle Fist (mouth)
UCHI	STRIKES
Ura Uchi Ken	Front (mae), side (yoko), Fukubu (stomach)
Furi Uchi Ken	Swinging Arm Strike with Knuckle
Shuto Uchi	Knife hand strike
Haito Uchi	Ridge hand strike
HIJI ATE	ELBOW STRIKE
Hiji Ate	Front (mae), side (yoko), ushiro (back), swinging (furi), downward (otoshi)
GERI	KICKS
Kin Geri (Kogan Geri)	Groin kick with instep
Mae Geri	Front ball of foot kick
Yoko Geri	Side ball of foot kick
Kansetsu Geri	Knee joint kick with edge of foot
Ushiro Geri	Back kick with heel
Fumi Geri	Stomping kick to floor (edge of foot)
Sokuto Geri	Side blade of foot kick
MAWATE	TURN
Mae Mawate	Front Turn
Ushiro Mawate	Back Turn
DACHI	STANCES
Zenkutsu Dachi	Front leaning stance (long)
Han Zenkutsu Dachi	Half front leaning stance or natural stance
Yoko Zenkutsu Dachi	Side front leaning stance or natural stance
Sanchin Dachi	Pigeon-toed stance
Heisoku Dachi	Attention stance feet togethe
Musubi Dachi	Attention stance heels together, feet in V position
Heiko Dachi	Ready stance (yoi), parallel feet, shoulder width apart
Soto Hachi Dachi	Ready stance, both feet toes pointing out, shoulder width apart
Uchi Hachi Dachi	Ready stance, both feet heels pointing out, shoulder width apart. The stances resembles the Kanji character for "8", hence the name.
Kiba Dachi	Horse riding stance, feet parallel
Shiko Dachi	Horse riding stance, feet turned out
Neko Ashi Dachi	Cat stance, crouched with forward foot off the floor
Tei Ji Dachi	"T"-shaped stance
Kokutsu Dachi	Back-leaning stance
Sagi-ashi Dachi	Heron or crane stance, with foot off floor and knee up
Re-no-ji Dachi	"L" shaped stance, like cat stance with both feet flat on floor

Stances and Positions

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In Shiko-Dachi, weight is balanced evenly.

In this illustration of the transition from Musubi-Dachi to Zenkutsu-Dachi, the right foot forward pivots on the big toe before stepping forward. In Goju-Ryu, the Zenkutsu-Dachi stance is relatively narrow, and the body leans forward slightly.

The Yoko-Zenkutsu-Dachi is a side-stepping position seen in both Kihon Tsuki-No and Uke-No Katas.

The transition from Sanchin-Dachi to Heiko-Dachi pivots the right foot from angled to parallel before stepping backward.

Re-No-Ji Dachi and Neko-Ashi-Dachi differ only the forward foot position. Neko-Ashi Dachi has the heel of the front foot off the ground and the weight distributed 80 percent on the back foot and 20 percent on front foot. Re-No-Ji Dachi has both feet flat on the floor and weight balanced more evenly.

The transition from Musubi-Dachi to Heiko Dachi.

Basic target areas jo-dan, chu-dan, and ge-dan, along with basic fist position at "base." Tops of fists are aligned at nipple-height.

Hand position for mawashi uke have the thumb knuckle aligned with the nipple. Target points for mawashi are below the breast and the crease of the groin and hip.

How to Choose a Martial Arts School

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:36:00 +0000

After more than 30 years (on and off) of practicing various martial arts, there's one question I'm asked more than any other: "How do I choose the best martial arts school?" It's a difficult question because the answer depends on several factors.

Staying Close to Home

Most people choose a school based on convenience, choosing the martial art they find by accident whether it's taught in school, a fitness club, the YMCA, a city recreation center, or a retail storefront. For children especially, the choice of a school may depend on what's popular at the movies or on t.v. One year it's "Kung Fu," and the next it's "The Karate Kid," "Ultimate Fighting," or Cardio Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), or Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Ultimately, you'll choose a school that's nearby.

Four Possible Outcomes in Choosing a Martial Arts School

Martial arts fads come and go. Regardless of what's considered popular, there are four possible outcomes to learning a martial art:

You have a satisfying, long-term experience. You find a great teacher in a quality school.
You have a mixed experience. You spend too much money or injure yourself and become discouraged, even though you may learn a few valuable techniques in the process.
You waste your time and money. You think you're learning the nuances of an ancient art while in reality your instructor is inexperienced or even fraudulent and/or the school itself is focused mainly on getting your money. (The saddest part of this outcome is that you might never realize that you've been RIPPED OFF and that you've learned nothing useful.)
You suffer from #3 above, PLUS, you find yourself with an instructor who is abusive, reckless, or dangerously incompetent. If you're enrolling your children, ask for references from other parents. If you're enrolling yourself, make sure you take the opportunity to observe classes (preferably unannounced) before you sign up.

Why Study Martial Arts

Choosing a martial arts school often depends on why you want to study. Here are some typical reasons, and some tips for choosing a school.

Self-Defense

For practical self-defense classes, contact your local police department or community college and ask specifically about self-defense classes. These are typically short-term (several weeks), with a focus on practical tips for improving your chances in a confrontation. In contrast, traditional martial arts are often taught in equal parts to to pass down a cultural tradition, to enhance fitness, and to perfect technical fighting arts. If you're looking to learn a few self-defense techniques quickly, traditional martial arts don't provide the answer.

Competition/Sports

Some martial arts emphasize individual and team competition much like other sports such as wrestling, football, or basketball. Judo, a Japanese art of grappling and throwing, was conceived purely as a competitive sport like college wrestling. Tae kwon do, the Korean art similar to Japanese or Okinawan karate is also widely practiced as a competitive sport and appeared in the 2000 Olympics. There's now an active movement to make karate an Olympic sport as well. Along with karate and Chinese martial arts generally labeled as "kung fu," the degree to which the school emphasizes competition depends on the teacher or school. Some will emphasize the sport aspects of their arts and some will not seem to care at all about competition. You should make a judgment about the school based on your preferences.

Fitness and Health

Many martial arts provide intensive aerobic conditioning, strength training, and stretching. In visiting a martial arts school, watch the class warm ups and exercises. Some schools focus on explaining techniques more than on physical conditioning. If you're looking for physical conditioning, be aware that some schools may expect you to arrive to class ready (already warmed up) to learn techniques, while others will lead an intense cardio workout before moving on to the technicalities. There's no right or wrong in this case. When time in the dojo is limited, you may want more technical instruction and less exercise that you could otherwise do on your own. Just be sure to watch the class to see if it provides the kind of workout you want.

Also, keep in mind that traditional martial arts are folk arts passed down through oral traditions. The physical training — while intense — may not incorporate the latest scientific fitness methods. You might want to inquire about these training methods and consider cross-training for a better-rounded workout. Also, beware of instructors who discourage you from cross training and exploring outside interests. They might be seeking to monopolize your time and your money.

Spiritual Development

Many people who seek spiritual development or understanding of Eastern philosophies do so through the study of traditional Asian martial arts. Chinese, Japanese, and Korean martial arts embody various Buddhist principles, whether or not an instructor acknowledges them. The harmonizing of the body and the spirit is central to the practice of these martial arts, and the practice of kata (forms) is considered a form of moving meditation. The breath control, the enhanced awareness of one's surroundings, and the calmness of mind are all basic to this spirituality. The practical effect of this training is to make the movements you're learning second nature, to speed-up your reaction time by minimizing conscious thought, and to help you remain clear-headed to avoid confrontations or, if necessary, prevail in battle.

If you seek a deeper understanding of a particular religious or spiritual discipline, look for a temple in your area. In my experience, most Western martial arts instructors are amateur (unqualified) spiritual gurus at best and frauds at worst.

Strength, Confidence, Discipline

Many people study martial arts because they feel physically vulnerable. Practicing a martial art can provide a sense of confidence and control. (This is why parents enroll their children). This is more than simply self-defense. A martial art can't make you invulnerable, but it can help you cope with the fear of confrontation, the fear of pain, or the fear of striking another person even in self-defense. The training can help you develop basic assertiveness and confidence.

All of the Above

When you choose a martial art, you need to be aware of how well the school and the instructor matches your goals. If you choose carefully, you'll have a great experience. If you have limited choices in your area, you might have to make some compromises, but at least you'll be aware of your objectives and what your chosen school has to offer. At least you'll avoid the worst, and you'll have a satisfying and worthwhile experience.

Achieve the Best by Avoiding the Worst

Because most people will sign up for martial arts training in their neighborhoods or in their schools, here are some guidelines for making a decision — especially for avoiding the worst of the lot.

AVOID any school that discourages you from visiting a regularly scheduled class. Visit each school you wish to consider. Grab a copy of the class schedule, then drop in unannounced at a later date. Watch what's going on. Is the class orderly? Are the students respectful of the instructor and of each other? Is the instructor helpful or hostile? Humble or boastful? You can decided for yourself which of these characteristics you like.

BEWARE of free trial promotions at commercial schools. Visit the school to watch classes even before you attend a so-called "free trial." Some schools even SELL a "free" trial, which includes a uniform and three to six classes. These trial classes can put you in a high pressure sales situation. Bottom line: A quality school will let you try one or more classes with no obligation. If you visit a dojo to train, you may be asked to pay a class fee of as much as $20, which is legitimate. Many instructors rent training space on an hourly basis. If you work out with the group, you should be prepared to chip in to help cover the rent.

AVOID schools that require signing a non-refundable membership contract for any term longer than a few months. Years ago, I signed a membership contract. The instructor who had impressed me with his knowledge never taught a class after I joined. To make matters worse, my contract was sold to a collection agency and I was required to pay a monthly fee for two years after I had left the school.

Accreditation, Licensing, and Credentials

There is no single accrediting body for martial arts schools, nor are there any licensing requirements in most of the United States. Pretty much anybody who wants to teach martial arts may do so. This makes it nearly impossible to use accreditation or licensing as the basis for choosing a school. Even if you can decipher the acronyms for the various accrediting bodies, such as the WKF (World Karate Federation), JKF (Japan Karate Federation), the USANKF (U.S.A. National Karate-Do Federation), or the ITF (International Tae Kwon Do Federation), you can't rely on these affiliations to guarantee that a school will suit your needs.

The discussion of teaching credentials could take up another whole article. Belt ranks vary from school to school, so focus on the chief instructor's years of experience studying and teaching. In my opinion, teaching any martial art as a senior instructor requires a minimum of 10 years experience in training, and ideally more. There's nothing wrong with a junior black belt leading classes or helping students, but only under the supervision of a more senior instructor. In Japanese karate, a full instructor (a Sensei) status is not typically granted until 3rd Dan (third degree black belt), which generally requires at least 10 years of experience. A master or Shihan grade requires 15 to 20 years of training.

Qualities to Look For in a Martial Arts School

In seeking martial arts instruction, look for a school:

that let's you watch (unannounced) and try first
that doesn't require long-term contracts
where students and instructors are respectful of each other
where you see the right degree of physical conditioning
where the instructors have a minimum of 10 years of experience
where the emphasis is on quality and not on commercial exploitation

If the school advertises an affiliation with an accrediting body or international organization, do some reseach on the Web to confirm that the organization exists and that its mission seems consistent with what you were told at the school.

Finally, check with your local Better Business Bureau to find out if a school has a history of complaints. If you avoid the worst of the lot, chances are you'll do just fine.

David M. Kalman began studying Shutokan karate in 1974 as a member of the St. John's Prep Martial Arts Club (Danvers, Mass., USA). He later served as the club's leader. He's had some experience training in Tae Kwon Do, Shito-Ryu Karate, American Freestyle Karate, and Shaolin Kempo. Since 1996, he has trained in Seigokan Goju-Ryu under Sensei Marcos Collaco in the San Francisco Bay Area. Email Dave at David@seigokan.com or visit www.Seigokan.com.

The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Seigokan organization or anyone else.

About Seigokan USA and SF Bay Area

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Seigokan USA Calendar of Events

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Calendar of Events

March 2009

Tomodachi Kenkyukai, Foster City, March 21

Goju-ryu practitioners from different schools meet to share info and train together. Organized by JP Williams of JKF Gojukai and Seiwakai, these meetings provide a great opportunity to see how the other guys do it. Seigokan is honored to host the next meeting. Seigokan members contact David Kalman for details 650-270-6712 or email David@Seigokan.com.

July 2009

YMCA Karate Camp, El Camino YMCA, Mountain View, July 20-24 and July 27-31

Senseis Shaun Greely and Catherine Greely offer two one-week sessions at the El Camino YMCA in Mountain View. Camp runs 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with karate in the morning and other activities in the afternoon. Open to children entering grades 1 through 6 in Fall '09. Details in the YMCA Camp Guide (external pdf).

Seminar with R. Takeshi Fukuchi Shihan, Foster City, July 25

Seigokan members and friends are welcome to join us for an afternoon seminar with Takeshi Shihan, 7th dan, Seigokan Goju-ryu, Director for Brazil and all of South America. We'll charge a small fee to help with the travel expense. More details to follow.

October 2009

Seigokan USA tournament. Details TBD.

December 2009

Year-end kyu grading. Details TBD.

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