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第三世代のハードと優しいシステム
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Manny Saavedra, Kaicho Shannon Trantham, Sensei
"If he is indeed wise he does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind." Kahlil Gibran Who and what exactly does it mean to be a role model? For me, a role model is an individual who acts as a guide; a person who uses their personal experience to inform and help direct the life of others in a positive light. This positive attitude is extremely important for young people and others who may feel that nothing positive happens or will happen in their life and need to hear and see how to achieve and succeed in spite of all that seems at odds in their lives. Role models possess qualities that we would like to have and emulate. Shannon Trantham, Sensei was that role model. He had a great effect on many lives. Shannon Trantham, Sensei was an important a member of the World Sansei Koryu Gojukai Karatedo. He traveled extensively for seminars, camps, tournaments and advanced training, always bringing back knowledge to share with the organization. Sensei Trantham was noted for his integrity, professionalism and unconditional commitment to excellence in his field, his enthusiasm, drive and ability to motivate others has afforded his students the ability to bring out the best in themselves. To have known Sensei Trantham, one quickly would of enjoyed his sense of humor, warmth and commitment to the art of Karate. The underlying principle of the World Sansei Koryu Gojukai Karatedo is to "seek perfection of character through the perfection of technique". Sensei Trantham was known among his peers for being meticulous about technique and form. He was often sought to teach the intricacies and details of kata application. Because of his attention to details, he was one of the World Sansei Koryu Gojukai Karatedo Technically gifted leaders. He helped many students to develop courage and a positive demeanor in karate, which transcends into their daily lives.
THE SANSEI PAGE: IN MEMORY OF Shannon Trantham, Sensei
- Shushi no kun
- Sakugawa no kun
- Shirataru no kun
- Shinakachi no kun
- Yonegawa no kun
- Sai dai ichi
- Hanagushiku (Hanagusuku) no sai
- Kyan no sai
- Shiromatsu no kun
- Shirotaro no kun
Choun no kun ichi
- Sai dai ichi
- Hanagushiku (Hanagusuku) no sai
- Kyan no sai
- Shiromatsu no kun
- Shirotaro no kun
Yamanni-ryū (山根流) (also Yamanni-Chinen-ryū and Yamane Ryu) is a form of Okinawan kobudō whose main weapon is the bo, a non-tapered, cylindrical staff. The smaller buki, such assai, tunfa (or tonfa), nunchaku, and kama (weapon) are studied as secondary weapons.
Tradition maintains that Sakugawa SATUNUSHI, entrusted with the protection of prominent Ryūkyū families, had studied the art in China. Later he lived in Akata village in Shuri, Okinawa. Sakugawa developed the style in the late 18th century. He passed it on to the Chinen family, beginning with Chinen Umikana. Sanda Chinen (1842–1925), also known as Yamani USUMEI and Yamane TANMEI, introduced the "bouncing" motion of the staff which is the style's hallmark. His grandson, Masami Chinen, named the style after him
In 1979 Chogi Kishaba, a student of Masami Chinen, sent his student, Toshihiro Oshiro, to the United States. In 1985 they founded the Ryūkyū Bujutsu Kenkyu Doyukai or RBKD (Association for the Study and Research of Okinawan Martial Arts) for the purpose of bringing Yamanni-ryū to the West. Kishaba is the head of the RBKD. Shihan Oshiro (8th dan, Yamanni-ryū; 9th dan, Shōrin-ryū) is the Chief Instructor of RBKD USA and its West Coast Director. The Midwest Director is Kiyoshi Nishime. Oshiro gives seminars in Yamanni-ryū in the U.S. and around the world.
The Yamanni-ryū patch is based on an Okinawan mon. It is similar to the mon of the Takeda clan.
Yammani-ryū is a fluid style that is frequently taught to advanced students. Occasionally it is taught as a supplementary style to other Okinawan kobudō, such Kenshin-ryū. Students of Shotokan and Shito-ryū karate will frequently learn Yammani-ryū kobudō, either through their own sensei or via seminars held by Shihan Oshiro both at his home dojo and abroad.
