Kanji for Shorinji Ryu Karatedo

University of Georgia Budokai

Ogasawara-Ha
Shorinji Ryu Karatedo

SUMMER 2008 SCHEDULE

Monday & Wednesday, 7:15-8:45pm
Ramsey Center Martial Arts Room

The summer schedule starts Wednesday, May 14, and ends July 28; there will be no practice on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) or Wednesday, July 4 (Independence Day).
The Budokai, a Recreational Sports club, has offered classes in traditional Japanese karatedo at the University of Georgia since 1982. Practice includes kihon waza (basic techniques), kata (formal exercises), kumite (sparring), and kobudo (weapons training). Classes are open to UGA students, faculty, and staff. No fees are charged for instruction.

Originally practiced in Okinawa, karatedo was introduced to Japan in the early 20th century and has since spread across the world. Shorinji Ryu is one of many schools or "ryu" of karatedo. The name "Shorinji" pays homage to the Shaolin temple, from which all forms of karatedo claim descent. "Ogasawara-Ha" reflects the leadership of the ryu by the Ogasawara family, who have taught karatedo and other martial arts in Japan for many generations. The ryu is also known as "Sakugawa Koshiki" (Sakugawa orthodox), because it preserves concepts and techniques taught by the Okinawan master Sakugawa almost 200 years ago.

The rankings of UGA Budokai members are certified by the Zen Tohoku Karatedo Kempo Kumiai (All Northern Japan Karatedo and Kempo Union), one of the prefectural organizations that comprise the Japan Karatedo Federation. Classes are taught by several black belt instructors under the supervision of Sensei Thomas Cauley, international director for Ogasawara-Ha Shorinji Ryu and 8th degree black belt. Members of the UGA Budokai have several opportunities each year to participate in seminars conducted by Sensei Cauley.

Additional information is available at the Ogasawara-Ha Shorinji Ryu Karatedo web site.

True karate is transmitted far beyond normal intelligence and understanding. Look carefully for all signs within yourselves, meditate upon yourself, and train hard. Karate is a system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated in symbols. It is a method of perfecting the character of its participants via mental and physical discipline.
--Thomas Cauley, International Director of Ogasawara-Ha Shorinji Ryu Karatedo

For more information, e-mail Brad Cahoon.
Email: cahoonb@uga.edu

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Last modifed: Monday, May 5, 2008