April 3, 2007

NIKI NEWSLETTER newiberiakarate.blogspot.com Editor: Alison White

APRIL 2007 The Clinic is mandatory for all students 9

The schedule for April 2007 will be as follows: years and older and above white belt,
unless excused by Sensei Scott.
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY TUESDAY/THURSDAY
REGISTRATION: You must register for the test on or before Thursday, May
5:15 pm Pre-Karate (4-6 yrs) 5:30 pm Beginners 17th in order to participate in the test. You MUST bring your fees and your JKA
6:05 pm Karate Kidz (7-9 yrs) 6:20 pm Intermediate/Advanced card (if you have one) to the pre-tests you attend. Typical white belt registration
7:20 pm Advanced will include:
Costs of test $40.00
SATURDAY JKA membership card*(once annually) $40.00
Karate Clinic $10.00
10:00 am All Ranks (over 6 yrs) Belt $10.00
11:00 am Dan Class-Brown/Black TOTAL $100.00

TEST PROCEDURE & ETIQUETTE: The tests begin with the white belts and
proceed through the ranks. There will be a series of marks (usually crosses
STUDENT OF THE MONTH made by tape) in front of and facing the table that Sensei Mikami, Scott & Lane sit
at. There are usually 6 marks. You will be called up one by one to form the first
The student of the month for April is Haley Hebert. Haley is an advanced student group being tested. As your name is called, you must answer OSSU (like “ose”
that is now a black belt. She tested at our camp this past fall and did an from Rose, except with the “s” sound emphasized) loudly and quickly make your
outstanding job. Many people commented on her impressive fighting skills and way to the next available mark. DO NOT WALK to your mark, but quickly run to
wondered where Sensei Scott had been hiding her! Haley is very talented and your place at about half a sprint. Take a ready (yoi) stance in front of the mark
focused. She will do well in competition. Congratulations, Haley, on your karate and wait for Sensei Mikami to tell you to begin your kata.
accomplishments and good luck on your future karate achievements. As a KATA: When your kata is mentioned, bring your feet together with the toes at a
recipient of the April award, she is now eligible for the Student of the Year Award 45° angle and bow, step back into your yoi position and announce the name of
given every December. Keep up the hard work and keep the school spirit high. the kata (HEIAN SHODAN for instance) loudly and spiritedly. It is very important
that you kiai at the correct place in the kata loudly. At the conclusion of the kata,
wait for Sensei Mikami to call yame before stepping back into a yoi position.
MONTHLY TUITION Then you may once again bring your feet together with the toes at a 45° angle
Your monthly tuition is now due for April. As a reminder, tuition for one student is and bow, stepping back into your yoi position.
$50.00 per month, and for two it is $85.00. Tuition is to be paid between the 1st KIHON: Next Sensei Mikami will move the line into kihon position (it will be a
and the 10th of the month. staggered line vertical to the table). When you step out for kihon, with the left leg,
left arm downward blocking, kiai loudly. Make sure you kiai on the third technique
called each trip back and forth. Typical white belt kihon consists of three punches
KYU TEST to the stomach stepping forward, stepping backward rising block, stepping
GENERAL: The kyu belt test for the students of NIKI will be held at our dojo on forward inside block, stepping backward knife hand block, four front snap kicks
Saturday, April 19th. The approximate schedule will be as follows: follow. Then from kiba dachi stance, three side-thrust kicks each way. Finally,
you will be paired up for three step sparring.
KUMITE: (three step, one step or semi free): When you step back to attack, kiai.
11:45 am Arrive and check in with Black belts When you counter-attack; kiai. You will perform all three kumite techniques you
have learned. At the conclusion, turn to the head table and bow to the instructors
other than Sensei Scott (Sempai)
and make you way off the floor quickly. Your test is over. The results are always
given at the next scheduled class (Tuesday), but out of respect please stay
12:00 noon Clinic taught by Mr. Mikami (Cost quietly and watch the other students test until you are told you can leave.
$10.00) Etiquette & respect are very important to Mr. Mikami and therefore to your test
results.
1:00 pm Belt Test Begins *The membership card represents an annual assessment / dues to the JKA and
is valid for one year or 4 tests, whichever comes first.
NOTE: If you cannot attend the pre-test, please pre-register at the class before
There will be a couple of pre-tests for all students on Saturday, April 12th at 10:00 the test.
a.m. and also Wednesday, April 16th at 6.00 p.m. There is no cost for the pre-
test. Registration for the test begins Saturday, April 12th. Everyone must register
by Thursday, April 17th. Register early because there will be limited space for
participation in the clinic. All students are encouraged to attend the Karate Clinic Upcoming events
taught by Mr. Mikami. While it is optional for white belts, it allows you warm up,
provides excellent additional experience, familiarizes the student with Mr. Mikami, April 5 All South Tournament UNO
and it also gives Mr. Mikami a chance to become familiar with you. April 12 Kyu Belt Pre-Test NIKI
April 16 Kyu Belt Pre-Test NIKI
April 19 Kyu Belt Test NIKI
May 30-June1 All South Karate Camp Hammond, LA
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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5:15pm Pre-Karate 5:30pm Beginners 5:15pm Pre-Karate 5:30pm Beginners
6:05pm Karate Kidz 6:20pm Intermed/Adv 6:05pm Karate Kidz 6:20pm Intermed/Adv
7:20pm Advanced 7:20pm Advanced

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5:15pm Pre-Karate 5:30pm Beginners 5:15pm Pre-Karate 5:30pm Beginners KYU BELT
6:05pm Karate Kidz 6:20pm Intermed/Adv 6:05pm Karate Kidz 6:20pm Intermed/Adv PRE-TEST @ 10 AM
7:20pm Advanced 7:20pm Advanced 11:00am Black/Brown

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5:15pm Pre-Karate 5:30pm Beginners 5:15pm Pre-Karate 5:30pm Beginners
6:05pm Karate Kidz 6:20pm Intermed/Adv KYU BELT 6:20pm Intermed/Adv
7:20pm Advanced PRE-TEST @ 6PM 7:20pm Advanced

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5:15pm Pre-Karate 5:30pm Beginners 5:15pm Pre-Karate 5:30pm Beginners 10:00am All Rank
6:05pm Karate Kidz 6:20pm Intermed/Adv 6:05pm Karate Kidz 6:20pm Intermed/Adv 11:00am Black/Brown
7:20pm Advanced 7:20pm Advanced

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5:15pm Pre-Karate 5:30pm Beginners 5:15pm Pre-Karate 5:30pm Beginners 10:00am All Rank
6:05pm Karate Kidz 6:20pm Intermed/Adv 6:05pm Karate Kidz 6:20pm Intermed/Adv 11:00am Black/Brown
7:20pm Advanced 7:20pm Advanced