Goju-kan Hawaii - Cuba Pictures(May 2011)

New Pictures - 2011 March Cuba Trip

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Arriving in Cuba was an awe aspiring experience for me.

Sensei Eric Marn of the Funakoshi Shotokan - Hawaii planned this trip gathering for the both of us. 

We were met by a deligation of Cuban Martial Arts Sensei's from Goju, Shotokan & Escrima.

Discussion for the week long training was at hand. And they wanted much to learn from us. 

A training seminar in two areas were set up. Havana and Varadero province were chosen.

Participants came from many areas to joint in. Sensei Marn and myself split the everyday
training taking turns and even going solo at times as a few wanted only a to learn Escrima or Goju.

The Cubans are very serious when it comes to training and our two hour classes ended up to five to six hours a day... awesome!

I met many fantastic students, family members and on lookers. Communication was
interesting as we tried to understand one another by using hand gestures and martial arts lingo.
I had an interpetor, "Ryan", whom was with me most of the time and made things easier for both sides.

All in all, the point always got across with smiles and laughter.

We stay at the home of Humberto & Mari. Two wonderful people that I have ever met. Mari cooked up tasty meals that never went to waist.

Humberto was our offical interpetor. His words to the Cubans was always the right ones to say. He was a major part of our training being very diplomatic..

Many Thanks to these senseis from the various groups and provinces.

Shotokan Sensei's - Perros, Sardinios, Falcon

Goju Sensei's - Rojas, Torres, Cabrera, Suarez

Escrime Guru - Soto
My apologies if I left anyone out. You are all in my heart!

Especially to the GOJU students I had the pleasure of training with. Thank you for your undivided attention. 

I also want to to say a special Thank You to Tamara and her family for allowing me to spend time with them in their home.
I can't wait to return... "I WILL BE BACK"

Aki Sensei

                  

Bahama Trip Feb - 2011

I uploaded Bahama trip pictures. - Please check!!

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Many Thanks to Sensei Elrick McKinney of the Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate-do Kyokai Bahama dojos.
Picking both Sensei Marn (Hawaii Funakoshi Shotokan) and myself up from the airport and showing us around town was good.

Taking us to a club to eat Coche Salade and Red Snapper for dinner while having a few Kalick Beer was awesome and something I will not forget. Music was fantastic, I like the oldies.
The joint training together with the ISKF and Sensei Patrick Hanna was great. Bahama Karatekas are strong. Did we sweat or what? As the photos show.

People in the Bahamas are wonderful and happy. Everyone knows everyone.
I look forward to coming back again soon.
Mahalo Bahamas'
Sensei Jann

Joint Training Seminar - Havana Cuba

On Feb 25 - Mar 4, 2011. Sensei Eric Marn and myself will be traveling to Havana, Cuba.

For a joint training seminar with three (3) different factions of the Martial Arts in a week long event.  Town groups from all of Cuba have been asked to attend. They will consist of ...

The Cuban Shotokan Association, The Cuban Goju Association and The Cuban Kali / Escrima Association.

This joint training will be the first of its kind for Cuba in bringing these associations together.

Truly a fantastic feat for the Martial Arts of Cuba.

Attached is a flyer that the Cuban Martial Arts has sent out and signed by the three major groups presidents.

I will be sharing / updating our trip on my blog.

Oss, Sensei Jann

 Attached is the joint notice from three martial arts schools to all of the Shotokan Karate, Kali/Escrima and Goju Kan schools. The notice will be sent by email sent to all the members of these three Associations in Cuba. The Spanish words read:

"NATIONAL SEMINAR, 5th of February, 2011"

"Esteemed/Honorable Instructors Eric Y. Marn and Jann Aki,"

"Our organizations of karate-do styles of Shotokan and Goju Ryu and the Cuban Association of Kali/Escrima of the Philippines, take pleasure in inviting you to a National technique and methodology seminar that will be conducted in Havana, Cuba on the days of February 25 to March 4, 2011. It is without a doubt that our event will be greatly enhanced by the presence of these esteemed instructors. Regards to all of you."

   Signatures of Lazaro Sardinas (president of the Cuban Shotokan Association); Alfred Rojas (president of the Cuban Goju Kan Association); and Salvador Perez (president of the Cuban Kali/Escrima Association)"

My Grand-son - Koa Aki

Koa Aki (4yrs old). Receives a Certificate of Scholarship Award from the Latin Businesses of Hawaii.
                                                                                                           -Jan 28, 2011.

Pictured with Koa is Hawaii's Governor Neal Abercrombie.

Proud to be a GRANPA Jann !!!

Goju-kan Hawaii Summer Camp-2011

            Universal Martial Arts Association "UMAA"

                                                                           Presents

               HAWAII SUMMER CAMP 2011

                                                    Hosted By the

                  UNITED GOJU-KAN KARATE-DO HAWAII

Aloha to my fellow Martial Artist and friends,


It is with great pleasure that I invite you to attend the Universal Martial Arts Association (UMAA) Hawaii Summer Camp 2011, Hosted by the United Goju-kan Karate-Do Hawaii.
This year’s event will be held in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii June 29 - July 10, 2011.
This Summer Camp - Gasshuku will be held at the “Ala Moana Hotel”, Kona Tower, which is just outside to Waikiki. And across the street to our famous “Ala Moana Beach Park” also next to one of the world’s largest shopping malls the “Ala Moana Shopping Center”. With restaurants, karaoke, nightclubs & shopping all within walking distance.


This year’s event provides a wonderful opportunity to visit the beautiful island of Oahu to train, spend time with friends and family and enjoy the holiday of the 4th of July festivities. All while soaking up the sunny Hawaiian weather and relaxing on the beach. The purpose of this gathering is to also bring martial artists from all over the world together “UNITED” as one to learn and share from one another, while building strong bonds between new found friendships and revitalizing friendships from before. Exchanges of training ideas will be just a bonus.

The Hawaii Summer Camp will host instructors from various styles & countries. Seifuku Nitta Hanshi from Okinawa will be one of them. Participants also included are from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the US Mainland as well as Hawaii.

      


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Welcome to Goju-kan Hawaii

Welcome to Goju-kan Hawaii Blog

We are counting our blessings and sharing special times with friends and family. The Goju-kan is a family oriented based on making new friends, supporting one another and just sharing their knowledge while learning from others that have something to share. I know that with optimism, the year will herald a bright new future for you, as well as for the United Goju-kan Karatedo Hawaii. I look forward to meeting and sharing with you.

With the Warmest Aloha,

Shihan Jann Aki - Chief Instructor
United Goju-kan Karate-do Hawaii