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Organization
Okinawa Shorinji-Ryu Zentokukai Karate-Do
Koryu Seibukan
The Zentokukai is a Karate-Do Association founded in March 15th, of 1997 by
Sensei Tim Rodgers and Sensei Angel Lemus.
It’s purpose is to preserve the teachings of Masters Kyan Chotoku and Shimabukuro Zenryo,
two of Okinawa’s greatest karate-men. The Zentokukai has it’s roots in the
Seibukan Dojo, founded by Master Shimabukuro in 1962, and the Seibukan
Karate-Do Association; but functions independently and expands upon that solid
foundation to promote it’s goals. The
Zentokukai was formed out of a need to preserve the true meaning and
application of Okinawan Karate-Do; not only the
physical combative aspects, but also it’s philosophical and spiritual
practices, which are universal to all mankind, and
represent the "Do" or "way of life". The Zentokukai does not
practice nor promote sports Karate and/or modern competition,
it emphasizes the Koryu "old-style" techniques which are
practical and very effective for self-defense purposes, regardless
of one’s size and/or strength. The Zentokukai is made up of a number of Dojos
(schools) throughout the United States. Most
of these dojo were once members of the Seibukan Karate-Do Association. Although
very traditional in practice, the Zentokukai
is a unique Karate organization, for it allows individual expression and input
by Senseis and students alike. It is not interested
in creating robotic practitioners or clones of anyone in particular, but in
helping individuals to discover themselves through the
art of Karate-Do. It is a living - breathing entity which like human beings, is
in a constant state of self-evaluation and growth. It emphasizes respect for all
members from the very top, all the way down to the bottom, regardless of sex
and/or rank. It
promotes open communications and dialogue and does not hold back any knowledge
to it’s members. Zentokukai’s
primary goals, are not measured by ego, personality, sports and/or monetary
achievements, but in helping each student to
grow as a human being who is dignified, honorable and truthful with him/herself,
family and community. This is achieved by
using the physical Karate, to forge a strong body and fearless character, which
in turn is checked by a humble spirit. The Zentokukai is not interested in rapid
growth as an organization, therefore it is very selective in the character of
the individuals
it chooses to allow penetrate it’s circle. Zentokukai welcomes you into it’s
family, and hopes that you will discover the
hidden potential within yourself through the practice of Karate-Do
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| Zentokukai
Board members |
| Name
-> |
Walter
Dailey, III |
Tim
Rodgers |
Larry
Hall |
Angel
Lemus |
Jim
Pizii |
| Dojo-name -> |
Zenshu |
Saichian |
|
Nincho |
Sutori |
| Belt
Rank |
Kudan (9th Dan) |
Hachidan
(8th Dan) |
Nanadan
(7th Dan) |
Rokudan
(6th Dan) |
Rokudan
(6th Dan) |
| Position
in Zentokukai |
Ganrou
Chairman |
Kaicho President
|
Advisor |
Fukukaicho
Vice President
|
Secretary
& Treasurer |
|
Special position name |
|
Sohan |
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| Sensei
Worksheet (For renewing dues, new student info, making promotions,
etc.) |
Below is a
link to the new Zentokukai Sensei worksheet. Each sheet can allow up to 3
student transactions. Copy as many sheets as needed. Do not send me
multiple checks from students. Collect required monies, then send me one
check representing the different transactions. Send work sheet(s) and
check to:
Jim Pizii
616 Airport Rd.
West Chester, PA 19380
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| Link to work
sheet: Sensei Worksheet |
For more information on Zentokukai, please visit our main site at:
www.Zentokukai.com Go
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