| "U.S. Congress" Sensei Sal Receives Letter of Recognition From U.S. Congress 2007 |
| EL CENTRO CAMP November 2009 Kyoshi Noujaim Camp CLICK HERE |
Seminar 2009
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| Shorinkan San Diego Shorin-Ryu Okinawa |
| KARATE IN VISTA OCEANSIDE SAN MARCOS ENCINITAS ESCONDIDO TEMECULA NORTH COUNTY. "KKIA" Karate Kids In America 410 W California Ave. Vista CA, 92083 Salrockshard@aol.com Sensei Sal 760-815-1254 Sempai Gricelda 760-687-6865 Espanol Welcome... Join us in continuing a legacy of honor, respect, discipline and humbleness... Our organization... Is dedicated to providing our students with a strong foundation, a foundation of respect, honor, discipline, kindness, and compassion. Through Karate, our students will learn a tradition of principles that will help guide them throughout their lives. Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan... Is a system on unarmed combat which can be traced back over 1000 years from Okinawa, Japan. Although Okinawa-Te, originated in Okinawa, Japan, birthplace of modern day Karatedo (empty hand combat), and Kabudo (weapons), it developed from both Te, and Chinese boxing principles. For many years the martial arts was studied in secrecy. Government instability, and oppression forced Okinawa, Japan to develop their martial arts as a means of survival. Three main villages from Okinawa (Shuri, Naha, and Tomari), are credited with the main styles that emerged from Okinawa- Te. Through Kusanku-sensei, a Chinese diplomat who moved to Okinawa for 6 years, Shuri-Te and Tomari-Te formed the basis for Shorin-Ryu, while Naha-Te formed Goju-Ryu, and Nechi-Ryu. As Shoryin-Ryu began to branch out, other styles evolved from Itosu-sensei’s teachings. An attempt was made by one of Itosu-sensei’s students to preserve the art. Itosu-sensei’s most dedicated student, Chibana-sensei, renamed the style Kobayashi-Ryu (Shoryn-Ryu--Young Forest Style), to indicate that he taught Itosu-sensei’s original style. Chibana-sensei’s most notable student, Nakazato-sensei, became and is presently head of Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan branch of Kobayashi. Chibana-sensei’s other most notable student, Miyahira-sensei became the head of Shorin-Ryu Shidokan branch of Kobayashi. |
| "Sensei Sal has such a caring, giving heart. He dedicates himself and his energies to the children in his dojo as well as community organizations he knows affect the children. Within the dojo, there is A LOT of activity at all times. Sometimes, it looks overwhelming, but Sal notices things about each individual that you can't imagine. He teaches to each person's strengths and needs. He talks to the students about discipline and tradition, tying in to something that's happened in class or comparing life situations with beliefs of various cultures. He focuses on bringing out leadership skills in each student by asking that they help other students with movements and technique. I have seen a great deal of growth in my own son as well as other students during the almost two years that we have known Sal. I am very grateful for the understanding and care he has shown in working with my son." Okinawa Trip
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| Sensei Sal Cirincione |
"HALL OF FAME" Sensei Sal Nominated for the Recognition in Martial Arts Excellence Award for the 2008 Academy of Masters 2008. "10 News Leadership" Sensei Sal Receives the Channel 10 Leadership award 2008. |
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| Video # 2 Sensei Sal Receiving Channel 10 Leadership Award |
| Video # 1 Vista Commercial 5:20 Minutes Dojo In Action |
| Karate Tournament - Main Beneficiaries: Benefit St. Jude's Hospital and the Boys and Girls Club of Vista. Please call for info. 760-815-1254 |
