Tim Shiomi
Born in Japan, Shiomi sensei came to the United States in 1962. Shiomi sensei began his
Karate training in 1965 under Kazuo Kuriyama and Toyotaro Miyazaki. He moved to Hawaii in 1970 in order to continue his
Karate education and began his study under the tutelage of Sensei Chuzo Kotaka, a former All-Japan Champion.
In 1997, Shiomi sensei joined the
Japan Karate Do Kai
under the late Soke Kenzo Mabuni. Shiomi sensei received the title of Kyoshi and a 7th Dan from Soke Mabuni in 2005.
In 2002, Shiomi sensei was awarded Sho Dan in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iai do from Hanshi Shimabukuro. Soon after that, Shiomi sensei was introduced to
Toyama Ryu Iai Do Kai
in Kyoto, Japan.
Shiomi sensei currently holds a 5th Dan and is affiliated with the Toyama Ryu Iai Do Kai. He is the head of Toyama Ryu Iai Do Kai in the United States.
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SHITO-RYU KARATE
Brief history of Shito-Ryu
Much of modern day Karate can be
traced back to one of two renowned
Okinawans, Yatsune Itosu (1830-1915)
or Kanryo Higaonna (1852-1915), who
are widely recognized as the
founders of Japanese Karate.
There are four major styles of
Karate that are taught in Japan:
Shito-Ryu, Goju-Ryu, Wado-Ryu and
Shotokan.
Shito-Ryu Karate is unique in that
its lineage descends directly from
both Itosu and Higaonna as its
founder Kenwa Mabuni (1889-1952) was
a direct student of both of these
great masters.
In 1928, Kenwa moves to Osaka,
Japan, never to return to Okinawa.
In 1934 he established a small dojo
and began teaching his unique art.
Kenwa Mabuni called his style of
Karate Shito-Ryu by taking the first
character from the names of his two
primary teachers, Itosu and
Higaonna. In this way Mabuni chose
the name of his style to honor and
respect his teachers.
Kenwa Mabuni had two sons, Kenei and
Kenzo. Kenei Mabuni is an honorary
president of Shito-Kai organization.
Kenzo mabuni is the direct inheritor
(Soke) of his father's lineage.
Shihan Tim Shiomi is a direct
student of Soke Mabuni. Sensei
Shiomi has been awarded 6th dan, and
a Shihan title from Soke Mabuni.
Who can learn Karate? What are
the benefits of Karate?
Karate can be learned by
everyone, young and old, male and
female. These days there is a wide
range of places where you are able
to learn karate. You could look on
Gumtree for classes in your area or
look out for notices in your town
regarding classes. It is well worth
looking into finding classes. Aside from being one of the
most effective methods of
self-defense, Karate will help you
achieve physical fitness, mental
discipline and self-confidence.
Karate is especially good for
children whose characters and
personality traits are just taking
form, giving your child a sense of
order, courage, discipline and
respect for themselves and others.
There are five "Golden Rules", that
we stress on to our young students.
1. Listen to your parents.
2. Be responsible.
3. Be honest.
4. Do your best.
5. Always say "thank you".
Karate will also help yourself
overcome physical handicaps such as
overweight or underweight,
stiffness, and lack of coordination.
Karate provides an extremely good
exercise for the whole body and will
keep you trim.
Class schedule
Fridays
5:00pm-6:00pm
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TOYAMA
RYU IAIDO
The essence of Japanese swordsmanship lies in its perfection. It does not mean to strike down an enemy, but rather to strike down the enemy within oneself. In doing so, we rid ourselves of counter productive and self destructive attitudes. Learning the art of Japanese swordsmanship requires a philosophical training which permeates the entire life outside the dojo, building compassion and self-discipline.
Iaido
Iaido (drawing way) is based on Iaijutsu (drawing art) and was practiced by the samurai. Iaido is a modern way of budo (martial way) and in a sense can be seen as a do (way, path) of the mind that one travels throughout one’s life seeking perfection in the art. While learning Iaido the practitioner (Iaidoka) also learns to quiet the mind, and control both their bodies and energy.
Iaido sword techniques are renowned for their practicality, immense cutting power and gracefulness. This also makes it the perfect martial art for men and women of all ages to learn sword skills in a friendly and safe environment, blending together physical and mental disciplines as well as spiritual growth.
Toyama Ryu
The Toyama Ryu "gunto soho" (military sword methodology) was created and standardized (seitei) in 1925 in response to concern that officers would not be able to effectively draw and employ their sword (gunto) should the need arise while operating in hostile environments. After WWII, the Japanese Imperial Army was disbanded and three major lines of Toyama Ryu were adapted and taught independently - Morinaga style, Yamaguchi style, and Nakamura style. Toyama Ryu can trace its roots back to traditional Samurai swordsmanship and it blends classical and modern thinking into progressive 21st Century Japanese swordsmanship.
Toyama Ryu Iaido is a style that is appropriate for all ages and degrees of physical abilities.
Class schedule
Saturdays
10:00am-11:00am
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