The objects of the Seikukan Karate Club are through the selfless act of volunteering.
ABOUT US
What our club is about.
To preserve the Art of Seikukan through practice and teaching.
Further develop the science of Seikukan through analysis of movement patterns and sequences and the understanding of associated bunkai.
Lead our affiliated clubs through our curriculum so our unique style is preserved.
Provide by Karate Do, healthy and interesting exercise for people of all ages.
Promote in its members a fuller understanding and firm adherence to the principles of Karate Do.
By application of such principles, to guide the general community to a clearer understanding of, and respect for, Karate Do.
To foster throughout Queensland, and other areas we may contact, a true Karate Do spirit.
To raise the standard of its members in the practice of the art of Karate Do.
Seikukan is the style of karate founded by Mr TAINEN TAKEMORI. He studied directly under Mr Gichin Funakoshi and then went to China for seven years where he then studied martial arts under Mr LA KAI ON. He also studied Zen in Japan, and then blended these three influences to form Seikukan. This name translates as “Silent Sky Building” or “Training Hall under the clear blue (i.e. cloudless) sky.” His son Mr Miki Takemori is the present World Head Instructor and the world head quarters is at Toyama, Japan.
Seikukan has been established in Wavell Heights since 1972. Originally the club was located in the Wavell Heights Community Hall, then in 1989 with the help of club members we built our own Dojo (hall). Our Dojo is one of the top training facilities in Australia. The Club has its own fully equipped Gym and nearly 1000 m2 of training floor. The Club is situated on extensive parkland. It provides an ideal location for children to learn.
WHAT IS KARATE-DO
It is a highly efficient method of self-defence incorporating the use of most body parts.It is beneficial for all age groups.It improves strength, co-ordination, posture, speed, balance etc, and if one follows its basic principles, one cannot help but become more considerate, more respectful, and a more worthwhile citizen.
WHAT DOES KARATE-DO MEAN
Kara = empty Te = hand Do = the way It really means the way to realisation of ones true self through the medium of the empty (mind) hand.
WHAT ARE ITS ORIGINS
These lie in India and China, but Karate achieved its maximum early development in OKINAWA. Masters from there travelled to mainland Japan where it was blended with native martial arts and underwent further development.One of the greatest Okinawan masters was Gichin Funakoshi. KARATE NI SENTE NASHI (There is no first attack in Karate) is inscribed on a monument to him in the Zen monastery of ENKAKUJI in KAMAKURA city. It embobies the essence of Okinawan Karate.
SELF DEFENCE/ SELF DISCIPLINE
At Seikukan our aim is to teach children the basics of self defence, fitness and co-ordination. By learning to defend themselves they improve their self-confidence.
SPORT KARATE
Seikukan is a member of the Queensland Karate Association and the Australian Karate Federation and members compete in local,Queensland, Australian and International competitions.Over the years Seikukan has had many members gaining places in State and Australian Teams.
The ELLIOTT FLETCHER AWARD was established in 2015 in memory of ELLIOTT FLETCHER (1998-2010) a Seikukan Karate Club member.
It is the intention of his parents RUSSELL and BRIGITTE, that the recipient of the award display qualities reflective of ELLIOTT’S character.
The recipient will therefore be considered kind-natured and friendly, considerate and inclusive of others, respectful of instructors and club values, dedicated and committed, encouraging of others, compassionate and humble. The recipient will foster camaraderie and always demonstrate good sportsmanship.
The recipient of the award will be identified by instructors through a process of nomination and voting to select a student who has consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout the year at training, in tournaments and in everyday life.
Seikukan Karate do World Headquarters
2-2 Ebicho Toyama -City
Toyama 930-0027
Japan
World President and Head Instructor
Takemori Sensei
ikukan Australasia is a traditional Japanese karate style. Seikukan was founded by Mr Tainen Takemori. He commenced his Karate-do training as a college student in Tokyo under Mr Gichin Funakoshi. Mr Funakoshi was born in Okinawa and commenced karate training there. He is credited with introducing karate to the Japanese public at large, commencing in 1922 with a demonstration at the First National Athletic Exhibition held in Tokyo. Mr Funakoshi is known for his karate style, Shotokan.
Tainen Takemori
Gichin Funakoshi
Following graduation as a chemist, Mr Tainen Takemori moved to Toyama and was there visited several times by Mr Funakoshi. Mr Takemori also stayed in China for 7 years, and there studied martial arts under Mr La Kai On. He also studied Zen extensively in Japan. A very deep and creative person, he blended these three influences to form Seikukan. This name translates as “Silent Sky Building” or “Training Hall Under the Clear Blue (Cloudless) Sky”. His Zen influence is evident here as this resembles the state achieved in meditation called Mushin where the untroubled mind is likened to a cloudless sky.
Tainen Takemori was succeeded by his son Sensei Miki Takemori, who is the present world head instructor of Seikukan. Takemori Sensei is based in Toyama, Japan.
Takemori Sensei & Halpin Sensei
In 1972 Mr John Halpin, 8th Dan black belt in Karate-do and 2nd Dan in Judo, commenced as head instructor of Seikukan Australasia. He remained in this role for 35 years until his death in January 2007. Mr Halpin had a profound influence on the development of Seikukan Australasia and its people during his time as head instructor. Seikukan Australasia with Mr Halpin attracted many students and grew from a small club at Wavell Heights, Brisbane into an organisation with branches in South East Queensland (Wavell Heights, Albany Creek, Beerwah, Buderim & Mooloolah), Melbourne, Warialda NSW, New Zealand and Vanuatu.
Mr Halpin was an outstanding and passionate practitioner of Karate Do. Amongst his many achievements, Mr Halpin represented Australia at the first world karate championships in Japan in 1970. Despite his ability, he taught the true essence of karate to his students in a clear, humble and respectful way.
Not only did Mr Halpin develop Seikukan Australasia, he also advanced karate at a national and international level. At the time of his passing Mr Halpin held the positions of:
- President of the Australian Karate Federation.
- President of the Oceania Karate Federation.
- Treasurer of the World Karate Federation.
Mr Halpin’s commitment, example and positive influence has flowed through to his students and produced many fine karate practitioners. Seikukan Australasia has over the years had a significant number of Queensland and Australian karate team representatives, a number of whom are current instructors or still training with the club. Also several Seikukan members have been or are currently state and national karate team coaches and members of management and technical committees.
With the unparalleled contribution by Mr Halpin to Seikukan and the quality of people it has attracted over the years, Seikukan Australasia will continue as a highly desirable place to study Karate-do.
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