Edited by author 12-22-2002 04:22 AM
Results of the Examination conducted by Katsuo Shiroma Kyoshi : Danielo Guia passed 2nd Dan. Homer Lee passed 2nd Dan, Philip James Barcelona passed 1st Dan, Lettylaine Laforteza passed 1st Dan. December 16, 2002.

You can click on the link below to view a picture of the examination.

http://pinas.org/kobudo/shi3.jpg

Edited by author 12-22-2002 04:17 AM
Kyoshi Katsuo Shiroma and Masayuki Arakaki Sensei leaves for Okinawa via Taipei today, but not after a promise to be back next year. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu Sensei !

Edited by author 01-01-2003 09:21 PM
OKINAWA WORLD KARATEDO-KOBUDO TOURNAMENT AUGUST 16-19 2003

Applicants to the Philippine delegation for the coming August 16-19 2003 Okinawa World Karate-Kobudo Tournament please get in touch with Philip Barcelona or any Philippine Dokokai officer. Slots are limited and the form submission deadline must be met so please act as soon as possible. Thank you.

January 02, 2003

The Official Honbu Website published the list of new Blackbelt promotions in 2002. http://www.ryukyu-kobudo.com/page14.html

February 08, 2003

Fumihasa Ikeshiro Sensei of Honbu Dojo takes a bride !
http://www.ryukyu-kobudo.com/events/index.html

Edited by author 07-06-2003 12:58 PM
June 05, 2003

Minoru Yamakawa Sensei arrives in the Country for a week (May 27 to June 2, 2003) to train and update the Philippine Kobudo team members to the coming Okinawa Karate Kobudo World Championships, August 16-19 in Okinawa. Arigato Gozaimasu Sensei.

Edited by author 08-06-2003 07:07 AM
Minoru Yamakawa Sensei is the official coach of the Philippine Kobudo Team to the August 16-19 2003 Okinawa World Karate-Kobudo Rengokai Championships in Naha, Okinawa Japan. Head of delegation is Chairman Jun Caballero. The two Kobudo team members are Jun Caballero competing in Adult Bo, and Homer Lee in Adult Sai.

Edited by author 07-05-2003 11:36 AM
June 27, 2003 :

Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai lost a great teacher when Shigeo Izumi Sensei passed away today. Izumi Sensei, one of the original students of Eisuke Akamine Dai Sensei, was Vice President of Hozon Shinko Kai and head of the Okinawa-Shi Dojo. The Philippine Dokokai condoles with Izumi Sensei's family and the Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinkokai. Read more..

Edited by author 09-16-2003 06:22 AM
August 18, 2003

The 4th Philippine Rating Tournament has been moved to September 18, 2003 at the function hall of the Parc Chateau Condominiums, Onyx st., Ortigas Center Pasig City. Categories for competition are : Unrated, Rated 1399 and below, and rated 1400 and above in Bo and Sai only. The permitted kata for unrated category are Shushi no kon sho and chikin shitahaku no sai. The premitted kata for rated 1399 and below category are shushi no kon sho, sakugawa no kon sho, chikin shitahaku no sai and chatanyara no sai. The permitted kata for rated 1400 and above category are shushi no kon sho, shushi no kon dai, sakugawa no kon sho, chikin shitahaku no sai, and chatanyara no sai. Registration per participant is 20 pesos per event only. A minimum of four players per category.

August 18, 2003 :

20 year old Junko Shiroma of Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai Okinawa Sho Honbu won the 2003 World Championships Women's Sai Division while 17 year old Fumia San won the 5th place in the Boy's Junior Bo division. Philippine entries failed to enter the finals but gave a creditable showing. It was almost a sweep of the medals by the Okinawans as only one foreigner won a Gold medal. Please visit the 2003 World Championships gallery section.

August 18, 2003 :

Congratulations to Chairman Jun Caballero for passing San Dan and acquiring his Instructor's permit. Also to Paul Arellano for passing Sho Dan. Jesmon Ocaya in on a six month provisionary status after which he will undergo evaluation for Sho Dan.

A copy of the Official list of winners for the 2003 Okinawa World Karate Kobudo Championships can be found here.

Edited by author 09-26-2003 12:21 PM
September 26, 2003

The 5th Rating tournament is scheduled on October 26, 2003 at the Metrolane Dojo, P. Tuazon st. corner 20th Avenue, Cubao Quezon City. Categories are :

Men's Sai unrated, Men's Bo unrated,
Women's Sai unrated, Women's Bo unrated,

Men's Sai rated 1399 and below,
Women's Sai rated 1399 and below,
 
Men's Bo rated 1399 and below,
Women's Bo rated 1399 and below,

Men's Sai rated 1400 and above,
Women's Sai rated 1400 and above,
 
Men's Bo rated 1400 and above,
Women's Bo rated 1400 and above.

A seminar for all will also be conducted at 12:00 pm.
Start of the tournament is 1:30 pm.

September 26, 2003

The Philippine Dokokai 2nd National Championships is schedule for the first week of December. December 7, 2003 at the Metrolane Dojo, Cubao Quezon City.

Edited by author 09-28-2003 02:33 PM
September 28, 2003

The 4th Rating tournament in Pasig City was a success. Read results