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Matsushima World Cup

How did the Aussies and Kiwis fair at the Matsushima World Cup? Australia and New Zealand fielded strong teams at this year’s World Cup in Spain under IKO Matsushima (AKKA) with over 20 competing from Australia. Unfortunately this year no … Continue reading

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Kyokushin and the Olympics?

Kenji Midori, President of the WKO (World Karate Organisation/Shinkyokushin) has announced that his organisation will be meeting with the Japanese Olympic Committee to discuss the possible inclusion of Kyokushin in the Olympics. This meeting will only be at the Japanese … Continue reading

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Pressure of participating

Failing under pressure is a physical event, your pituitary gland generates more adrenalin that you central nervous system can handle. Your brain shifts into overdrive for the emergency, your digestive system shuts down to pump blood into your muscles and … Continue reading

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Jason Crimmin

Jason Crimmin graded to blackbelt under IKO1 (Matsui) and then returned to Mackay where he trained with Kyokushin Union and has now achieved te majority of his tournament success. At 32 years of age, Jason is now coming into his … Continue reading

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Emin article – Quinn’s final words

Cameron Quinn responds in detail to John Taylor’s comments concerning Eddie Emin… Taken from the Budo Karate No Holds Barred Forum. Subject: The Eddie Emin article and a can of worms Date: 21/11/2008 Author: Cameron Quinn. I received many emails … Continue reading

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Emin article – Taylor’s final words

John Taylors final words on the Eddie Emin Arcitle and Cameron Quinns comments…. Email as sent by John Taylor rom John Taylor < shihantaylor@ozemail.com.au > to undisclosed-recipients date Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 9:41 PM subject Many thanks Reply Dear … Continue reading

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Emin article – Quinn steps in

Emin article continues to cause trouble with Cameron Quinn, representitive for IKO Oyama, weighing into the debate questioning the head of AKKA in Australia’s email attack on Eddie Emin. Emails correspondence below from John Taylor and Cameron Quinn regarding the … Continue reading

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Emin arcticle in Blitz causes uproar

John Taylor has taken offence to a recent article in the November issue Blitz (Australian martial arts magazine) about Eddie Emin and his memory of Sosai Mas Oyama. Dear Shihan, Sensei & Sempai, Osu I wish to draw your attention … Continue reading

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2009 World Cup Australian Team announced

The South Pacific team for the 2009 Shinkyokushin World Team Cup has been has been announced… September 11, 2008 – Daniel Trifu posts on his website that the South Pacific team for the 2009 Shinkyokushin World Cup. Here is his … Continue reading

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Judd Reid

Judd Reid

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