NUS Karate

2nd February, Thursday Training

2012-01-31T08:43:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

We would be training at Japanese Primary School, this Thursday, 2nd February 2012, 7 - 9pm. See you all there.

Cheers

Imran Muhd
NUS Karate CLub

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NUS KARATE SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP 2012

2011-12-13T05:01:00.000-08:00

Hi all!

The annual NUS Karate Self Defense Workshop is back! Our club's coach, Sensei Yoshimasa Ishikawa, who holds an 8th Dan black belt (Shitoryu style) shall be conducting the workshop. Do take this oppportunity to train amongst Karatekas and pick up essential Self Defense skills unique to Karate. You do not need Martial Arts experience to attend this workshop.

If you are interested please sign up at the attached link. Our event's sponsor: Acuvue, will be setting up a booth, some of the activities include a Blink off contest, where you stand a chance to win $ 3,600!

So come on down with your friends and have a good time while picking up some potentially life-saving moves! Hope to see you there!

Regards

Imran Muhd

President
NUS Karate Club

81385695
imran88_mrm@yahoo.com

Event: NUS Karate Self Defense Workshop

Venue: MPSH 6

Date: 19 January 2012, Thursday

Time: 7- 8.30pm (Registration starts at 6.30pm)

Attire: Sports Wear (Track pants/shorts, etc)

ZERO COST!!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Sign up now! :

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGhIdFZRRFExYXVFRlFscnhNNmpEWUE6MQ

Award of Distinction

2011-11-04T08:09:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

After a year of hard work, with efforts coming from the club members especially the committee members, I am proud to inform you that we have passed the Sports Club's annual performance assessment, but we didn't just passed it, we didn't just passed it with merit, we passed it with DISTINCTION!! Great work to all of you who have contributed to this award:

Be and stay proud as a member of this club, but most importantly, be thankful and appreciative for what you receive from the club, do let out a helping hand when it is needed by the club committee, for what you are giving will be used to build a club where you belong :)

Cheers,
Jacky

31st October grading and Other matters

2011-10-30T07:11:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

Please be aware that there would be Grading tomorrow at the Japanese Primary School. For those taking grading, please be there in Full Gi for a quick warm up and preparation, by 6.50 pm SHARP. For those not taking grading, please come down to support the juniors and to particpate in the Kihon portion.

Other matters:

Trainings during the reading week and exams period shall proceed as per normal. Thursdays trainings on the following dates would be at Japanese Primary School (JPS) as MPSH 6 would be used for exams. Monday trainings would continue to be at JPS. Dates are as follows:

10th November
17th November (No training, unable to secure training venue)
24th November
1st December
8th December

Feel free to contact me for any clarifications. All the best for the grading!

Cheers

Imran
Chairperson
NUS Karate

81385695

New Elected Club Committee (AY11/12)

2011-09-08T10:41:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

Here are your newly elected Club Committee for AY2011/2012.

Chairperson: Imran Muhammad
Vice-Chairperson (External Affairs): Ivan Mathews
Vice-Chairperson (Internal Affairs): Lee Chee Siang
Secretary: Xiong Xi
Treasurer: Brendan Chew
Logistic Director: Han Xu
Publicity Director: Chen Shihui
Welfare Director: Darren Chua

Thank you for stepping up in providing your services to the club, I believe that under Imran's leadership, the club will continue to soar and attain greater heights.

For the AY2010/2011 Committee, sincere thanks to all your contributions, not forgetting the spices (and nonsense) that you guys have added to our lives as we worked and strived to attain our goals together. As seniors, let us continue to support our club by providing guidance to the new committee.

As for the rest of the club members, please do continue to show your support to the new committee.

PS: To the newcomers, please do prove my words wrong!

Arigatou gozaimashita.

Cheers,
Jacky Teo
Former Chairperson (AY10/11)
NUS Karate Club

More about Karate

2011-09-06T10:57:00.000-07:00

Karate basically comprises of three forms of training, Kihon (basics), Kata (set of movements), and Kumite (sparring).

The basic moves that Karate has are well-rounded in the sense that both hands and legs are well utilized.

Kata is a set of movements being combined together to simulate a situation of facing one or more imaginary opponents:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEdiXbosqGs

In the Kata training there is also Bunkai (interpretation of the Kata), which trains to use the moves in Kata against real opponents:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk9Y12qn1ck&feature=relmfu

Last but not least there is Kumite, its uniqueness is that it emphasizes a lot on control, as the main usage of Karate is not to harm others but just to defend oneself when facing an aggressor; during a sparring match, one can actually lose the match if he knocks out the opponent due to lack of control in his strike or kick:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvSK0U0ko_4

There are four major styles of Karate, Shito-ryu, Goju-ryu, Wado-ryu and Shotokan. The style we practise in NUS Karate Club is Shito-ryu; which is effectively a combination of Shotokan (emphasizes on long linear stances and physical power) and Goju-ryu (emphasizes on shorter stances and internal breathing techniques).

We practise under our Sensei (intructor), Shihan Yoshimasa Ishikawa, a Japanese Karate Sensei who holds a 8th Dan black belt. He has been practising Karate for over 50 years and has in fact trained many local and overseas Karate instructors. Shihan Ishikawa founded Ken Yu Kai Karate Association (member of the Singapore Karate-Do Federation) in 19th Sept 1991 to promote the art of Karate in Singapore; he currently holds the appointment of Chief Instructor of the association, NUS Karate Club, NTU Karate Club and the Japanese Association of Singapore.

To learn more about Karate such as its training and etiquette, please visit Ken Yu Kai Karate Association's website.

Monday's training back to Japanese Primary School

2011-09-03T21:55:00.000-07:00

Dear Karatekas,

Our Monday's training will be back to Japanese Primary School (JPS) starting next Mon, 5th Sept, at 7pm. I have posted 2 maps; the first map shows the location of JPS (circled in red), for those who isn't sure how to get there can meet up with me at 6.30pm at Engineering LT7A (circled in green); the second map shows the bus services around the vicinity. Please inform me (91064232) in advance if you would like to meet up at LT7A, we will be leaving for JPS at 6.45pm. Senior members who would like to help in bringing our new members from LT7A do let me know as well :)

Cya on Monday!

Cheers,
Jacky
91064232

NUS Karate Club AY11/12 Committee Election and AGM

2011-08-28T09:24:00.000-07:00

Dear NUS Karate Club members,

The NUS Karate Club AY11/12 Committee Election will be held together with the Annual Group Meeting (AGM) on 8th Sept 2011, Thursday, 8 pm at MPSH 6.

All of us have benefited by being a member of the club in one way or another, such as the heavily subsidized training fee of $20 from the standard fee of $50; now it's time to do something for the club. Do take this opportunity to challenge yourself, build your leadership and management skills, and at the same time get to interact with student leaders from various clubs.

The Committee Members' Scope of Duty and Benefits can be found in this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KDSCgqh3u5EKEFD1AdvrtznvdNCOxi3FFGeMqPutW28/edit?hl=en_US

You are allowed to nominate for yourself or another person for up to two positions; in the case where you (the Nominator) are nominating for another person (the Nominee), the Nominee must be aware of the nomination.

The nomination can be done online via this link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHczTUo5bnE3Z0pXa1drQktiY05hYlE6MQ

The nomination period will last until 5th Sept 2011, Monday, 11.59 pm.

There will be a short briefing and Q&A session on the available positions on the coming Thursday (1st Sept) training; meanwhile if you have any queries, please contact me (Jacky) at 91064232 or jackyteowh3216@hotmail.com.

Thank you for your attention.

Best regards,
Jacky Teo
Chairperson (AY10/11)
NUS Karate Club

Monday Trainings at NUS High School Sports Hall

2011-08-21T08:13:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

The coming Monday trainings (22 & 29 August) will be as usual at NUS High School Sports Hall from 7 to 9 pm. For clearer direction, a map has been attached as follows:

Alight at the bus stops at Clementi Road (circled in red), bus services available are 33, 96, 151, 183 and 196, walk along Clementi Ave 1 (red arrow) towards NUS High School. Once entered NUS High School, pass by the security post and walk straight till the end, go down one level and you will be able to see the Sports Hall.

If you are unable to find the Sports Hall, you may check with the security post or give me a call at 91064232 before 7pm.

Cheers,
Jacky

Combined Martial Arts Display 2011: Thicker Than Blood

2011-08-01T11:04:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

As you may already know, we will be having an annual Combined Martial Art Display (CMAD) on 11 August, Thursday, 7.30 pm at the NUS University Cultural Centre Theatre; which is one of the largest stage performance in NUS presented by all the NUS Martial Arts Clubs/Team. We have recently released a trailer to the display, click here to view it on youtube.

As NUS Karate Club is helping to sell 10 tickets, we currently left with 8 more tickets, we are selling the tickets at $12 each, please do show us your support! Sms Jacky at 91064232 for purchase or enquries.

Thank you!

Cheers,
Jacky

Annual Karate Camp Update

2011-08-01T10:14:00.000-07:00

Dear All,

The long-waited Annual Karate Camp will be coming this Friday. For those who has informed me about your delay in camp fee payment, please do so either this coming Thursday training (MPSH 6) or during the camp itself to Priya or myself.

A reminder that the camp will be held at BB/GB Sembawang Campsite, 1200 Sembawang Road Singapore 758526 (Campsite Tel: 6755 4816).

A 19-seater bus will be hired to pick up some training equipments as well as logistic helpers from NUS Sports Complex on Friday 10.30am; if you would like to go to the camp from NUS, please inform Jia Ming at 98751452.

For those who are going to the campsite by yourself, here are the directions: Take bus service no. 882 from Sembawang Interchange and alight at the end of Sembawang Road when the bus makes a round-about turn as shown in the following map.

The following is a recommended packing list for the items to bring for the camp:

- Clothes (Sufficient for 4D3N)
- Undergarments (Sufficient for 4D3N)
- Gi
- Gloves
- 2 sets of Training Attire (T-shirt and shorts)
- Running Shoes
- Socks
- Water Bottle
- EZ Link card
- Toiletries (Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Towel)
- Torchlight with batteries
- Ziploc / Plastic Bags for Soiled Clothings

Optional items:
- Jacket
- Insect Repellent
- Personal Medication
- Handphone with charger
- Camera with charger

Do rest well these few days so that you can actively participate in the camp.

Cya there!
Jacky
91064232

Training Venue Update

2011-07-22T07:44:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

The training venue for next Monday, 25th July, will be at NUS Dance Studio. The following Mondays' training in the month of August will be at NUS High School Sports Hall.

Thursdays' training will be at MPSH 6 as per normal.

Best Regards,
Jacky

Notice and Reminder for Change in Training Venue

2011-07-16T05:30:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

The training venue for next Thursday (21st July) has been changed to NUS Dance Studio, which is located at level 2 beside the Swimming Complex.

A reminder that the training venue for all Mondays of August will be at NUS High School Sports Hall; directions to it can be referred from the previous post on the NUS Karate blog.

Cya then!

Jacky

Camp Registration for KYK and Change of Training Venue in August

2011-07-07T10:05:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

As Sensei needs to know who are going for the camp from KYK, KYK members are to register directly with Sensei by the coming Monday training; for KYK members who have already registered with NUS Karate, I will give your name as well as your fee (if you have already paid) to Sensei on Monday.

There will be a change of training venue for our Monday training in August to NUS High School Sports Hall.

Bus Services available are 33, 96, 97, 151, 183, 196, 197 and 198. Nearest MRT Stations will be Clementi and Dover.

The Sports Hall is next to the running track, a map has been attached for your reference. If you are unable to find the hall, you may give me a call at 91064232 before 7pm; or you may track the sound of our Kiai if you are late :)

Cheers,
Jacky

Announcement & Reminder

2011-06-29T10:43:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

A reminder that we will be having our grading next Monday, 4th July; those who are taking grading please coming early to warm up yourself as we will be starting the grading straight away at 7 pm.

We will be having a special photoshoot next Monday; Sensei is intending to write a book, something like a bibliography of him with Karate, and the photos taken will be published on this book. So please show your support and come down in your best gi!

Lastly, for those who may not be the recipients of our Yahoo Group emails, this is the link to register for our Annual Karate Camp:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFVWUWNSejlheDVadjRpOHBaNFpyTkE6MQ

We will be making any additional booking of accommodation next Tues, 5th July; hence we're extending the dateline to next Mon, 4th July, midnight.

Hope to C U there!

Cheers,
Jacky

Donation Raised for Japan Disaster

2011-04-01T05:01:00.002-07:00

Dear all,

NUS Karate Club has collected and given a sum of SG$120 donation to the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) towards the Japan Disaster. Grateful thanks to the following who have contributed to this fund:

- Connie: $5
- Darren: $20
- Imran: $30
- Ivan Mathews: $5
- Jacky: $50
- Priya: $10

Do note that the collection booth at SRC will still be up until mid April, and SRC has already opened up a number of channels for donation if anyone still wish to make any donation.

Best Regards,
Jacky

Fund Raising for Japan Disaster

2011-03-15T09:41:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

In view of the recent disaster that happened at Japan, we would like to raise a fund donation which would be given to the Singapore Red Cross towards this disaster; we would hence like to seek upon the help of all members of Ken Yu Kai and NUS Karate, and even family and friends of the members in this fund raising.

To donate, you may:

- pass the donation to Jacky or Priya during Karate training

or

- send the donation through internet banking to this account: DBS Savings Plus 020-3-079879 (please send a sms or email to Jacky at 91064232 or jackyteowh3216@hotmail.com with your name and amount so that we know that it is for the donation)

Alternatively, you may donate directly to the Singapore Red Cross through the various methods stated at their website: http://www.redcross.org.sg/Japan-Disaster-2011.phtml. For those who would like to donate via cheque, you may pass the cheque to Jacky or Priya with the necessary details stated at the website.

We would be holding this fund raising until 25th March, Friday. Please do help in the donation, and do ask around if your family and friends would like to donate as well.

Do send this blogpost's url to anyone you think may like to donate and would like us to help in delivering the donation to the Singapore Red Cross.

Great thanks and best regards,
Jacky

NUS Karate Club Shirts!

2011-01-26T01:43:00.000-08:00

Heyy guys!

As you may know, the new Karate Shirts are out! We will be starting to sell them next week onwards. To check out the design of the shirt, pls see the pic on the left. It's a black polo dri-fit. Very comfortable and cool! =) It was designed by Jacky, our dear Chairperson!

For undergraduates, it will be $15 per shirt. For graduates/working adults, it will be $18 per shirt. For those who may be concerned about the cost of the shirt, karate shirts are an yearly affair only. You will be getting a quality shirt at the best price! So pls support us by purchasing your NUS Karate shirt! =)

Pls place your orders with me or Jacky and pass me the correct amount of money. Collection of shirts will be during the subsequent training after your payment.

Cheers,
S.Priya

Karate Self-Defence Workshop 2011!

2011-01-05T07:18:00.000-08:00

Have you worried about your safety while on the streets after a late night of clubbing? Want to possess some self-defence against suspicious characters loitering the streets?

Don't be an easy target, learn some basic self-defence techniques against would-be aggressors at the NUS Karate Self-Defence Workshop 2011!

With over 30 years of experience in Shitoryu Karate and martial arts and an extensive knowledge of joint locks and grapples, our workshop instructor, Mr Albertt Chua will teach you simple yet effective techniques to defend yourself in an unarmed situation. By applying the correct techniques, you can gain control over your opponent and turn the tables, even if you are at a size or strength disadvantage.

No prior experience in martial arts is required, only an open mind and a desire to learn about self-defence. Like all the best things in life, this workshop is totally FREE, so come on down and join us for an enriching experience!

When? : Friday, 21st January 2011, 6.30 – 9.00 pm

Where? : MPSH 2

What to wear? : T-shirt and track pants

Sign up at https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDZxNnk1allWRGNseFczMzgtc3J6eVE6MQ

An indemnity form will be emailed to your in short order, please remember to bring along the indemnity form to the workshop!

Registration closes 16th Jan 2011, Sunday.

Got queries? Send them to Jacky (jackyteowh3216@hotmail.com) or Kenneth (kennethteo87@hotmail.com)

It's your life, take control. Learn Self-Defence!

Organised by NUS Karate Club

Training fees for Oct

2010-10-27T02:25:00.001-07:00

hey all!

Training fees for Oct will be collected tmr. $20 for undergrad and $25 for postgrad. Pls pay asap! Thank you =)

Cheers,
Priya

Sept Training fees

2010-09-24T00:49:00.000-07:00

hey guys!

Training fees for Sept will be collected on Monday (27/9). For freshies, you guys have to start paying from Sept too! $20 for undergrad and $25 for postgrad. Thank you! :)

Have a great recess week guys and cya in trng:)
For those taking grading on Monday, all the best!

Cheers,
Priya

Training fees for Sept!

2010-09-21T00:59:00.000-07:00

hey guys!

hope everyone had a great time at the BBQ last weekend! ;)

Training fees for Sept will be collected this Thursday (23/9). For freshies, you guys have to start paying from Sept too! $20 for undergrad and $25 for postgrad. Thank you! :)

Have a great recess week guys and cya in trng:)

Cheers,
Priya

BBQ photos!

2010-09-20T08:19:00.000-07:00

Hope you guys had fun at our BBQ last saturday! Here are some highlights of the day, check out the rest of the photos at our facebook page!

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=6263966638

Kenneth

Reminder: Training back at JPS tmr!

2010-09-05T02:18:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

Some gentle reminders:

(1) Tmr's training will be held at Japanese Primary School! :)

(2) Training fees for August will be collected tmr! $20 for NUS undergrads and $25 for postgraduates. Kindly pay asap. Thanks:)

(3) For freshies only: As already mentioned in Jacky's last post,
--> Pls meet at Engine EA block, near LT7A/Engine Audiotorium at 6.30 pm sharp. Comm members and some seniors will be present to bring you over to Japanese PS.
--> Also, we will be distributing your gi then.
--> Pls be on time as we need to brief you guys on certain important issues as well.

For those who do not know where LT7A is, pls check the maps below. If you are coming from Biz/Arts, you can take bus B. For those coming from Science, you can take Bus C. for any clarifications, call/sms me, Priya at 91253970 or Jia Ming at 98751452.

Cya guys tmr!

Cheers,
Priya

Monday's training back to Japanese Primary School

2010-09-02T03:36:00.001-07:00

Dear Karatekas,

Our Monday's training will be back to Japanese Primary School (JPS) starting next Mon, 6th Sept, at 7pm. I have posted 2 maps; the first map shows the location of JPS (circled in red), for those who isn't sure how to get there can meet up with Priya or Darren at 6.30pm at Engineering LT7A (circled in green); the second map shows the bus services around the vicinity. Please inform Priya (91253970) or Darren (97801450) in advance if you would like to meet up at LT7A.

Cya on Monday!

Cheers,
Jacky

Karate Gi Details

2010-08-30T02:12:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

with regards to the gi order for freshies, pls notify Mabel or Jacky or any comm member asap. It is $38 for the Adidas gi and ~$120 for the KYK gi.

Some of you wanted to know the differences between the 2 gi. The Adidas gi is of a thinner material than the KYK gi. The kyk gi generally more sturdy and will last longer. It is ideal that you get the kyk gi. however, for those concerned abt cost u can always get the adidas gi. But pls note that we order kyk gi from hk, so we take orders for those less frequently. pls check with us for further details if needed!

fyi, training today is at Dance Studio. Cya'll there :)

cheers,
priya

New Karate Committee

2010-08-26T10:36:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

To those who came down, thank you very much for attending today's AGM!
These are the names of the new committee members:

Chairperson - Jacky
Vice-Chairperson - Darren
Secretary - Imran
Treasurer - Priya
Logistics - Jia Ming
Publicity - Kenneth
Welfare - Connie

Congrats! And I hope that the new committee will do a great job to bring NUS Karate to greater heights! :)

To my batch of committee members: Thank you very much for being such great comm members and wonderful friends! I had a great time working with you all! Well done everyone!

Cheers,
Mabel

2010-08-24T16:19:00.000-07:00

Annual General Meeting

2010-08-24T16:08:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

We'll be having our annual general meeting this thursday, 8pm, 26th August at MPSH6. Those who are interested to run for any positions, please prepare a speech. More information on the scope of duty for committee members will be up in the next post.

To all potential candidates of the upcoming committee: Please be responsible if you intend to run for any positions. Many of us, I'm sure, are passionate for the club, and we hope to see the club in good hands!

A gentle reminder to all: There will be training as usual, so please remember to be in training attire.

All the best!

Cheers,
Mabel :)

2010-08-20T07:51:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

Hope everyone had a blast at the welcome tea!
For those attending for the first time, thank you all for coming down for the welcome tea!
And thank NUS Karate's committee and all karate-kas for making the welcome tea a success!

Training on monday (23rd August) is at the NUS Dance Studio, 2nd floor of SRC, 7-9PM.
Hope to see you guys there!
Contact me if you guys have problems finding the place.

Cheers,
Mabel
91158803

Karate Welcome Tea

2010-08-10T08:17:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

IT was great knowing all of you, potential karatekas, at Matric Fair! :)
Amidst the stressful NUS academic life, Karate helps you to keep FIT, take a break and have FUN and of course, expand your FRENS circle. Karate is for everyone, with or without experience. So dun miss out this chance to find out more abt Karate!

During the Welcome Tea, you will take part in the normal training with other karatekas. You will get the chance to mingle with the seniors to find out more about our club and get to know what being part of NUS Karate is all about!
The details are as follows:

Date: 19 August 2010
Venue: NUS MPSH 6
Time: 6.50 pm – 9.00 pm
Attire: T-shirt and Shorts (Shoes are not required)

So if you are interested, pls access the following link to put down ur name. This will help us in preparing some light refreshments for you all.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Akn4S6QPS25TdEhLN2xFcWhSY1EzclBGejRYdHB0amc&hl=en&authkey=CPTWk8cL

Any enquires sms me, Priya at 91253970 or Mabel at 91158803.
Look forward to seeing you guys there! :)

Matric Fair!

2010-07-20T21:21:00.000-07:00

MATRIC FAIR!
Date:22, 23, 26 and 27 July 2010
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: MPSH 2 (near the windows)
all eager, enthusiastic freshies who are curious to find out more about NUS Karate Club are welcome to visit our booth! if you have any questions about what our trainings are like or what other activities that NUS Karate is involved in, etc.etc. feel free to come to our booth to speak to us! we will be giving out free sweets and postcards! so be sure to come visit us! and get ur frens to come along too! :D
if you have any further queries after Matric Fair, you can tag/comment in our blog or alternatively, contact Mabel (91158803) or Priya(91253970).
Welcome TEA Session (for freshies): 19th August, 7pm at MPSH 6
hope to see u at the matric fair!

Change of location next week

2010-07-20T21:19:00.000-07:00

Hey all, pls take note the change of training location next week.
26th July (MON) - NUS High Sch Hall
29th July (THURS) - NUS Dance Studio, one floor above swimming pool

July Camp!

2010-07-14T06:18:00.000-07:00

Hey all!

the July Camp is coming up in 2 weeks! :) Just a reminder, all those going, pls inform Mabel or anyone from the comm. We will send you the indemnity forms, which you will then fill up and submit to us. Also, pay $80 (for NUS students) or $90 (for working ppl) to Shi Lei. Amount payable will change depending on number of days you are coming. For more info, check with anyone from the comm.

PLS pls sign up asap because we need to prepare the necessary things wrt number of ppl coming. For those still contemplating on coming or not, the hols are ending soon and this camp will be last fun thing we karate peeps, do together before sem starts again. So dun wait up, sign up NOW!!
thanks! hope to c y'all in camp :)

cheers,
priya

Upcoming Grading: 5th July

2010-06-27T01:07:00.003-07:00

The upcoming grading is on the 5th July at JPS! Please check that you have at least 60% attendance before you take the grading. Please submit your grading forms and fees to either me or shilei by this thursday, 1st July. Grading forms can be downloaded from yahoo groups. Grading fees are $40 for those going to/ in orange belt and $50 for those going to/ in brown belt.

Good luck :DD

Training Venue for July

2010-06-27T01:07:00.001-07:00

Please note the training venue:
8th July - 29th July: Japanese Primary School

Training venue on 1st July is still at MPSH6.
Please do not go to the wrong place!

July Camp Forms and Fees to be in by 1st J uly!!

2010-06-27T01:04:00.000-07:00

This is a last reminder. For those who have not done soon, please submit your july camp forms and fees to either Shilei or myself (or any committee member) by this thursday, 1st July. Please submit your forms on time to facilitate our admin matters, your co-operation is much appreciated, thank you! If you're unable to submit the forms and fees by this thursday, please let me know if you're coming for the camp. I'll need to know the total number of people attending by then.

Also, there is a slight update for july camp fees. Camp fees are $80 for nus students, $90 for post graduates, and $100 for KYK members. For KYK members, please submit the fees directly to Sensei.

New updates!

2010-06-02T06:31:00.000-07:00

HEY everyone!
Hope everyone is enjoying their 3 mth long break. To keep your hols rocking with karate, new activities have been organised that will make ur summer break crazy fun!

1. July Retreat Camp
Date: 30th July - 2nd Aug 2010
Venue: Camp Christine
All are encouraged to take part in this once-a-year-only event that will bring together karatekas from Japan and Hong Kong. Additionally Omura Sensei will be there as well! this will be a great opportunity to mingle with karatekas from other countries as well as to improve on one's own karate techniques while learning new ones. Those interested in joining, pls inform Mabel. Fees are $80 for students and $90 for working adults. More information with regards to payment, registration etc. will be uploaded soon.

2. Extreme sports event by National youth council
Date: 10th July -11th July 2010
Venue: Youth Park (10th July 2010) and East Coast Park (11th July 2010)
This event will exhibit all kinds of sports in Singapore. We will be representing the karate side. On these 2 days, we will be promoting Ken Yu Kai Karate and encouraging ppl to join our club. As this is a nation-wide event, there will be a lot of publicity that will definitely help promote karate among Singaporeans. All those who are free on these 2 days are welcome to come to down to help/support.

That's all for the exciting events lined up for you this summer! So join in the fun:)
Will keep you guys updated! :D

Come down to support!

2010-04-17T02:54:00.001-07:00

hey all!

KYK members will be taking part in the 1st KUS Karatedo Invitational Championships 2010 tomorrow, Sunday (18th April). Participating countries include Malaysia, India, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Philippines and Singapore. The competition is from 8.30 am to 6 pm. We encourage all NUS and KYK members to come down to support your friends in the competition. Plus, it will be a great exposure for you to see how a karate competition takes place and to see foreign karate members. the competition is held at Delta Indoor Sports Hall, (next to Redhill MRT). those who are coming to supoort, pls be there in your grey KYK/NUS tee.

Hope to see all of you there tmr! Ganbatte for those taking part in the competition! :D

Cheers,
priya

hello!

2010-04-04T04:15:00.000-07:00

hi all!

hope everyone is doing well! i know it's the time of the semester when deadlines for projects, essays and tests suddenly seem very near. ur backlog of work is prolly piling up too (like mine ..ughh)
BUT do take time to come down for trng regularly! it'll be a great workout as well as a form of relaxation! you can hang ard with ur karate frens too!:D karate seniors who are graduating this sem, u are excused! :) otherwise, everyone else pls do come for trng as much as u can!

all the best with academic stuff guys, esp the Y4 seniors!

cheers,
priya

THE NUS KARATE CHAMPS! :D

2010-03-21T07:47:00.000-07:00

NUS KARATE TEAM SWEPT UP THE GOLD IN ALL THE CATEGORIES FOR IVP 2010!!!!!

WE ROCKED THE COMPETITION! :D

great job guys! all the sat trainings and rigorous practice finally paid off!

kudos to all the seniors that came down to help out and guide us thru the event. roy, gerald, xiumin, wee quan, justin, nitya, jacy, hendra, wendy, yiyuan, shumin, minghui and all others who were there to support and cheer us through, thanks so much!! :D

and of course, not forgetting, darrel who helped us take photos, flora for the food, (if i have forgotten to mention someone, im sorry! ur support was appreciated nonetheless :))

have a good rest guys, and cya all in trng!

2010-03-14T05:25:00.000-07:00

The IVP Karate 2010 is finally here!

After months of rigorous training and tough practice, NUS Karate is ready to show off its talents at the ultimate battle between the 3 varsities. Come on down to cheer and support for the NUS Karatekas as they knock their opponents down to bring home the medals! Do bring all your friends along to show your support as you watch the thrills and action unfold during a Karate competition!

Date: 21st March 2010
Time: 9am-5pm

Location: MPSH 5

Join our facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=355904183918&ref=mf Exciting photos of previous IVP have been put up! :D:D
Also, check out the NUS Sports Club page! http://www.nussportsclub.org/upcomingevents.php

Cy'all there on the 21st!

A few reminders :)

2010-03-07T06:47:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

First of all, for those taking grading tomorrow (8th March), please come down early to the dojo to prepare youself for grading!

Next, a reminder that for this thursday (11 March), training will take place at JPS as well, so don't go to the wrong venue!

Finally, as mentioned in yahoo groups, i will be taking orders for belts, gloves and mouthguards. For those who are interested in ordering, please let me know by tuesday! Payment must be made by then as well.

Regards,
Mabel

Grading next Monday!

2010-03-01T21:41:00.000-08:00

yo guys!

Grading is up next Monday. If you are taking grading, pls submit the grading form and money to Mabel by this thurs. All the best for those taking grading! Ganbatte!

Also, those who havent, pls pay the Feb fees to Shilei.

That's all for now! Cya on thurs at jps:)

cheers,
priya

Lohei this Thursday! :D

2010-02-23T03:50:00.001-08:00

Heyy all!!

as per our club's tradition, we are gonna have our annual Lohei this thurs. So come on down to join in the fun! :)

Note trng is at JPS!!

cheers,
priya

Thursday Trainings at JPS

2010-02-20T09:35:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Please take note that trainings on these thursdays will be at JPS instead of MPSH6! They are: 25 Feb, 4 Mar and 11 Mar.

Cheers,
Mabel

Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Valentine's

2010-02-13T09:05:00.000-08:00

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

AND HAPPY VALENTINE'S ! :D

HAVE A GREAT YEAR AHEAD IN THE YEAR OF THE TIGER! ROAR..

there's no trng on Monday (15th Feb). Trng will resume on Thursday. have a good break ppl:)

Karate Self-Defense Workshop!

2010-02-05T06:30:00.000-08:00

Have you ever felt mind-numbing fear and worry for your personal safety on a late night out?
Ever wondered about how you will defend yourself against your aggressor in a compromising situation?
Or have you ever envisioned yourself as the next Jackie Chan? Or
perhaps you prefer the kick-ass Charlie’s Angels?

Then the Karate Self-Defense Workshop is right up your alley! The above pictures are but just a brief preview on what you can expect from the workshop!

The Workshop introduces you to simple, yet powerful karate techniques, joint locks, grappling in unarmed situations and other useful moves. Think that you are too small or weak for fighting? No way! Never again do you have to worry about the late hours or about suspicious characters loitering around.

No prior experience? That’s all right! We welcome all interested participants. Come with an open mind and we guarantee you a beneficial workshop that will help you your whole life (really!) Self-defense is for everyone and the workshop has been tailored to suit everyone needs, no matter what size. Plus, it is totally free! So do come on down on 10th February 2010 from 6.30pm to 9pm at MPSH 2. Attire: T-shirt with track pants

Pls click on the Registration Form link on the sidebar to fill in the online registration form. (if you encounter trouble downloading the registration form, do email us and we'll send it to you) Upon registration, an indemnity form will be emailed to you. Pls note that indemnity form needs to be submitted before participants are allowed to join in the event. Do drop us an email at the.eye.o_0@hotmail.com (Mabel) or supriya09@gmail.com (Priya) for further clarification!

* Sensei Albert Chua will be conducting the workshop. He has practiced Shitoryu Karate and martial arts for over 28 years! He is trained in joint-locks and grappling for self-defense.

grading next monday!!

2010-02-03T07:08:00.000-08:00

hey all!

note that there is grading next monday! so those who are taking grading, pls hand in ur grading forms to mabel by tmr (thur).

all the best to those who are taking grading;)
the next grading will be on 8th March

cheers,
priya

Grading on 8th Feb and 8th Mar 2010

2010-01-19T07:29:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Tthere will be 2 gradings coming up, on the 8th of Feb and 8th Mar 2010. Both are mondays and both will be held in the Japanese Primary School. Please check that you have at least 60% attendance before you take the grading. Please submit your grading forms and fees to either me or shilei. Grading forms can be downloaded from our yahoo group. Grading fees are $40 for those going to/ in orange belt and $50 for those going to/ in brown belt.

If you intend to take the grading in Feb, please submit your grading forms and fees to me latest by 1st Feb (Monday).

All the best!
Cheers,
Mabel

Sports Events in NUS

2010-01-18T09:01:00.000-08:00

For those of you who are interested in running for leadership positions or just want to take part in planning & executing sports events, do check out the Sports' Club website (http://www.nussportsclub.org/). There are quite a number of events lined up for this academic year such as the Freshman Ortientation Sports Camp, RUNus and the NUS Biathlon. Don't miss this good chance to sign up!

All the best for the new sem!

2010-01-10T08:24:00.000-08:00

hey all!

hope you all had loads of fun during the karate retreat! now, it's back to school and work.. :/
anws, trng continues as usual:) so do come for trng to hang out with the other karatekas and improve on ur karate!

that's all for now. cya'll in trng tmr! :)

cheers,
priya

JKE Session 2

2010-01-07T06:54:00.000-08:00

hey all!

reminder that JKE's 2nd session is up tmr. If you had fun the first session and wanna learn more judo fighting techniques, come on down to MPSH 2 at 3pm!

cya'll there! :)

2010-01-02T03:55:00.000-08:00

For those going to the retreat, please meet at 1130AM at pasir ris mrt station! We'll be having lunch before going down to the camp together!

For those going to the BBQ, please remember that it will be held on 5th Jan, the second day of the retreat. BBQ will start at 730pm, so don't be late or you'll miss all the good food :P

The venue is the PA Pasir Ris Holiday Camp. Only bus 403 goes there directly.

JKE & funness

2009-12-30T20:29:00.000-08:00

yea, JKE was awesome! i think everyone had fun trying to throw off or choke others..haha

those who missed the first session can still come down for the second session on 8th Jan!

check out the pics on facebook! :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2009-12-30T20:00:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!
have a great year ahead and rock on! :D

ps: note there's no trng today!:P

JKE'S FIRST SESSION

2009-12-30T11:32:00.000-08:00

Yeah! The first session of JKE was awesome! I'm sure you guys enjoyed throwing each other around, grappling and strangling one another! :D For those who've missed it, don't worry. There'll be a second session next week after our retreat! Yep!

Cheers,
Mabel

JKE First session tmr!

2009-12-29T02:12:00.000-08:00

Hey all!

JKE first session is up tmr! (: For seniors and juniors alike, please pass your indemnity forms to Mabel asap if you have not already done so. Please take note that you will NOT be allowed to join in the exchange if you do not pass your forms.

C'yall tmr!

Cheers,
Priya

No Training!

2009-12-22T21:09:00.002-08:00

hey all!

pls note that there would be no training on 24/12(this thur) and 31/12(next thur).

so here's wishing everyone MERRY X'MAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! :D
have a great end-of-year ppl!

cheers,
priya

MERRY X'MAS 2009

2009-12-22T20:56:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to wish all NUS and Kenyukai Karate People a Merry Christmas!

Christmas Outing 2009

2009-12-15T06:05:00.000-08:00

Christmas coming soon! Jingle bells jingle bells!

lets go out and play! Some of us are talking about having a Christmas picnic at botanic gardens. It will be potluck, but please kindly avail from bringing ahem baos.. we know who I am referring to :P or maybe other people have ideas? like decorating Weikang up as a Christmas tree and hanging some of you guys up as decorations? sounds good? lets discuss when we meet during trainings. till then, have fun.. i shall blog about our wednesday trip to Malaysia when we come back from it too! :)

NUS Karate Shirt!! :D

2009-12-14T09:14:00.000-08:00

hey all!

here's our karate shirt for this year! yahoo! :)

it's a dark grey dri-fit shirt. (the logo will be in red)

it's part of the annual retreat package. those who may not be able to come for retreat, but still would like to order, it costs only $12. pls hand in your indemnity form(for those gg for retreat) and pay to shi lei. obviously, the shirt is discounted in the retreat package. so everyone is encouraged to come for the retreat and have great fun!

oss!

priya :)

Belts and Gloves

2009-12-13T19:17:00.000-08:00

Congrats on those who passed the grading! :DD

I'll be taking orders for both belts and gloves this week! So let me know during training if you want them!

See y'all!
Cheers,
Mabel

Karate Retreat 2009

2009-12-11T09:35:00.000-08:00

Hi guys,

OUR ANNUAL RETREAT IS HERE!

Date: 4th to 6th January 2010
Venue: PA Holiday Camp (Pasir Ris)
Fees: $50/person
*Fees are inclusive of our new, awesome karate tee as well! :D
*We'll also be having BBQ on the second night!

This is something not to be missed!! Indemnity form for the retreat is titled 'Retreat Registration Form 2009'. Please download the correct one! Submit the fees and indemnity forms to Shilei, latest by 17th December. Please submit them on time to faciliate our administration. Thank you!

Cheers,
Mabel

JKE Updates

2009-12-11T09:08:00.000-08:00

Indemnity forms for the Judo Karate Exchange are up! Log into your yahoo accounts, click 'Files" and the click the folder "Judo Karate Exchange 2009". Submit your indemnity form LATEST to me by next thursday, 17th December.

For our KYK friends, if you would like to join in the JKE as well, just drop me an email and I'll send you the indemnity forms.

Cheers,
Mabel

Judo Karate Self Defence Exchange

2009-12-09T01:00:00.000-08:00

As mentioned during the last training, the first ever Judo Karate Self Defence Exchange will be held on the 30th Dec 2009 (wednesday) and 8th Jan 2009 (friday). It will be a great opportunity for judokas and karatekas to interact and learn another aspect of our martial art! Check out the Yahoo Groups for the indemnity form and do remember to inform Mabel if you can make it for the session! This event is open to all NUS Karate members and KYK members:)

Hope to see you all there!

Belated Birthday Wishes to Nov Babies!

2009-12-07T23:04:00.001-08:00

Belated Birthday Wishes to Kai Ling, Jia Ming, Darren and Yuchang from all of us in NUS Karate! Have a blast! :)

Updates for the holidays!

2009-11-21T08:29:00.002-08:00

Hello All!

While we are STILL having exams, here are some stuff to look forward to this upcoming holidays!

1. We'll be having our Karate tee shirt out soon! The design will be posted on yahoo groups soon (we'll notify beforehand) and then you all can indicate your sizes. More info available. Keep your eyes peeled!

2. The Annual NUS Karate Retreat is back! This time, it'll be held from the 4th to 6th Jan 2010 ( Mon-Wed; a week before school reopen) at the PA Holiday Camp in Pasir Ris. This retreat will be the perfect bonding session for us karatekas over the holidays and it'll also be a great introduction to newcomers to know more about other aspects of the team:) And of course there'll be light training as well. It is HIGHLY recommended that NUS karatekas participate in this so we can get to know more about each other:D More details like the fees, packing list and programmes to be out soon!

3. Judo Karate Exchange: We are currently mooting an exchange session on self- defence with the judo club in late dec/ early jan. Do look out for more details:)

And of course, if you are feeling stressed this season, come down for training!

Cheers and see you all soon!

2009-11-18T06:20:00.000-08:00

hey all,

a reminder that trng is at jap pri sch tmr. so pls make your way there:)
(and for the next three thursdays too!)

and for those who wish to take grading in dec, pls let jorene or one of the seniors know. note that those who took the last grading in sept cannot take grading now.

that's all for now!

oss,
priya

ps: for those who have exams the next 2 weeks, jia you!

No trng this thursday!

2009-11-08T16:36:00.000-08:00

Hey all!

This is a reminder that there will be no training on 12/11(this thursday). Also, do take note that trainings on 19/11, 26/11, 3/12 and 10/12 will be held at the Japanese Primary School instead of MPSH6 due to the upcoming exams :S

Train hard, and all the best for your finals guys! :)

cheers,
priya

2009-11-08T16:33:00.000-08:00

Sensei's belated b'day!! :D

Look at how happy he is in this photo! hehe:)

Group shot of all Ken Yu Kai Karate ppl

purchase of belts

2009-11-04T08:23:00.000-08:00

to all who need to purchase belts (orange/ brown), please let yin chao know the colour and length tmr after training. he'll be down to collect the orders. each belt costs $3.50 regardless of length. it'll be good to get a longer one (usu its measurement is by height but a longer one looks better). do check with any of the seniors if you aren't sure:)

IMPT: Sensei's Birthday Celebration tmr!

2009-11-01T01:32:00.001-07:00

hello..

as you all know, sensei's birthday celebration is tmr! :D

So pls rmb to bring your 6cm by 6cm paper/card with birthday wish tmr! Pass it to Shi lei or Woke before trng on Mon.

Also for those who wish to contribute to sensei's birthday gift (seafood vouchers + a birthday cake), please kindly pass $5 (undergrads/non working adults) to Shi lei or $10 for working senpais.

thank you! :)

priya

2009-11-01T01:27:00.000-07:00

all the freshies with their grading certs!! :)
thnks for the photos shi lei!

CONGRATS!

2009-11-01T01:04:00.000-07:00

hello!! well done to all those who got their grading cert last thur! :D

to all the first years especially, great job guys! i think most seniors can relate to the happiness when we received our very first karate grading cert. makes you feel really part of karate club:D

so well done ppl and continue to train hard!

cheers,

priya

Grading tmr!

2009-10-11T02:04:00.000-07:00

hey all!

those who are taking grading tmr, pls be present at the jap pri sch by 6.30. Grading will start punctually at 7. So pls don't be late! Come down early and practise your kata! The seniors will be there to help/guide you if you need.

All the best for those who are taking grading tmr :D

cheers,
priya

Karate BBQ Group Pic!

2009-10-11T01:56:00.000-07:00

BBQ this Saturday! :D

2009-10-08T00:49:00.000-07:00

HEY all!

BBQ this Sat(10th Oct) at denise's place at 7pm. If you know where it is, you can go straight to the BBQ pit. If not, pls meet at Bishan MRT so that all of us can go together!:)

Come on down and have fun! Esp the freshies, this is a great opportunity for you guys to get to know your seniors. PLus, discuss with the senpais and all in all, have a great bonding session:D

If you are coming, pls let Shi Lei know and pay the nominal bbq fee of $8 (to buy food supplies, and other additional stuff) by today!

Hope to see you all this Sat! :D

Cheers,
Priya

Grading

2009-09-25T01:29:00.000-07:00

Yo!

Please note the change in the date for grading!
It's now on the 12th October!

Details

Date: 12th October (Monday)
Fees: $40 for Orange Belt, $50 for Brown Belt
Requirements: At least 60% attendance

Also, please pass your grading forms and fees to Shilei latest by monday, 5th October.

Cheers,
Mabel

Grading

2009-09-23T23:36:00.000-07:00

Correction to earlier post:

2) grading is on 5th Oct. Pls pass the grading form and the money to Shi lei by next Mon, latest. (for freshies, the grading form can be downloaded from yahoogroups) For attendance, check with Connie (it must be atleast 60%)

Upcoming events

2009-09-22T05:12:00.000-07:00

hi everyone!

do take note of the following:

1) there will be a special surprise activity after training this thursday (24/9). so pls stay behind for a little while to enjoy it! :D

2) grading is on 5th Oct. Pls pass the grading form to Connie and the money to Shi lei by next Mon, latest. (for freshies, the grading form can be downloaded from yahoogroups)

3) bbq on 10th October. Pls inform Connie if you can make it for the BBQ, latest by next week. More details will be announced on thur!

So pls take part in all the above-mentioned events and show your support and have FUN!

priya :)

july camp photo

2009-09-20T10:54:00.000-07:00

memorable july camp pic :D

new karate blog!!

2009-09-20T08:14:00.000-07:00

hey all!

this is our very first karate blog!! :D

this blog is set up as an avenue by which members can find out info regarding karate, discuss abt karate and most importantly, bond with your karate frens! we hope that you will find this blog useful. All announcements will be posted here. also upcoming events and other activities will be put up here. So if you wanna find out sth, this is the site to check out, other than yahoogroups of course!

so everyone, esp the freshies, make full use of the blog, you can clarify any doubts that you might have regarding karate with your seniors!

that's all for now! will put up the announcements soon =)

cheers,
priya