ARIZONA TRADITIONAL KARATE

TRADITIONAL KARATE FOR ADULTS & FAMILIES

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Kobudo training at our Hombu dojo in Mesa, Arizona with Dave and Dr. Teule.

As we move into 2012 AD, we look forward to seeing some new faces in our traditional dojo. We are a traditional Okinawan Karate and Kobudo school that teaches powerful focus in our techniques that are perfect for getting in good physical conditioning, losing weight and gaining self-confidence. We focus on adults, but families are also welcome to come train with us.

If you are unsure if this is for you, feel free to stop into our dojo and watch a class. WE do not pressure anyone into signing up and will not even bring up the subject unless you ask. You will feel comfortable in our traditional dojo as you will be surrounded by friends. Our members include about 30% women and we have a large percentage of academians and professionals from around the world. We train in Seiyo Shorin-Ryu Karate and we are part of a Ryu or family.

To see what we are about, watch the short video produced on FOX 10 news.

Mesa Grandparents are Karate Masters: MyFoxPHOENIX.com

Dr. Neal (5th dan) and Dr. Nagmeh (DDS) at our dojo

Our Samurai from Japan, Sempai Paula Borea trains
in karate.

Arizona KARATE INSTRUCTOR elected to Who’s Who in the World

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EAST VALLEY HALL OF FAME martial artist to be included in 2012 Who’s Who in the World

Soke Hausel of the East Valley of Phoenix, a member of several Halls of Fame, will now be included in the 29^th edition of Marquis Who’s Who in the World (2012). The Hall of Fame instructor from Mesa, Arizona was contacted by Fred Marks, editor-in-chief of Marquis Who’s Who in the World indicating that they have elected for inclusion in their prestigious biographical reference on the more productive people in the world. Soke appeared in Who’s Who in the World 2011 as well as Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in Science and Engineering.

Soke Hausel was selected because of his numerous accomplishments as a polymath that include work as a martial artist, geologist, public speaker, astronomer, artist, and author.

As a martial artist, he was promoted to Grandmaster of Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo (Seiyo Kai) in 1999. In 2004, he was promoted to the highest rank available in Okinawan Karate – 10^th dan. In the past, he taught martial arts at four universities before opening the Arizona School of Traditional Karate and Seiyo Kai Hombu at 60 W. Baseline in Mesa.

He is a member of several Hall of Fame including the North American Black Belt Hall of Fame, World Martial Arts Black Belt Hall of Fame (Malaysia), World Head of Society Hall of Fame (Philippines), Latin America Martial Arts Hall of Fame (Puerto Rico), World Karate Union Hall of Fame (Pennsylvania) and American Karate Association Hall of Fame (Ohio) inductee for martial arts and the National Rock Hound and Lapidary Hall of Fame and Millennium Hall of Fame for geological sciences, teaching and writing.

He has been awarded teaching achievements by international martial arts associations including Instructor of the Year, International Instructor of the Year and Grandmaster Instructor of the Year.

Early photo of then Sensei Hausel at the University of Utah
demonstrating yoko tobi geri (flying side kick).

Soke Hausel began training in karate in 1964 and has since taught at four differnt universities and several health clubs. He currently operates the Hombu for Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Seiyokai in Mesa.

MESA karate instructor Inducted in WHO's WHO

2011-08-04T13:35:00.000-07:00

Noted geologist, writer, lecturer and martial artist, Soke Hausel, was inducted into Who’s Who in the Science & Engineering 2011-2012 (11th edition) for contributions to the geological sciences, writing and public speaking. Since Who’s Who began publishing this prestigious biographical reference book and awards, Hausel has been inducted into seven of the editions. He has also been inducted into Who’s Who in the West, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in the 21st Century, Living Science, Great Minds of the 21st Century and 2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century.

He is only one of a handful of geologists in history to discover several major mineral deposits that include gold, gemstones and diamonds. But because of being a contract research geologist, he was unable to benefit financially from any of his research. And it may take many decades to realize how valuable some of these are. For instance, two of the gold deposits found in 1981 and 1988 in Alaska and Wyoming are just now in the exploration stage. And his discoveries of world-class colored gemstone deposits in the central Laramie Mountains remain unmapped due to questionable dealings of the state of Wyoming and current administration.

Prior to 1977, Wyoming was thought to be gem-poor other than jade. Today, Wyoming is considered to be the Gem Capital of North America, because of dozens of gemstone discoveries made over 29 years of mapping and research. Wyoming is now known for diamonds, ruby, sapphire, water sapphire (iolite) and numerous other gem deposits.

As an author of >1000 books, professional papers, magazine articles, abstracts and geological maps, and >1,000 km2 of original geological mapping, he stands alone.

He has been presented numerous awards over the years including the President's Award, the Archimedes's Award of Geological Sciences, the Wyoming Geological Association's Distinguished Service Award and was inducted into the National Rock Hound Hall of Fame and Millennium Hall of Fame. He has also been inducted into 13 other Halls of Fame for Martial Arts.

ARIZONA TRADITIONAL KARATE

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Past and present masters and grandmasters of Shorin-Ryu Karate developed a unique system for teaching respect, traditions and self-defense. They created KATA (forms). Kata and karate are the same. When understood, kata represents a living encyclopedia of techniques that include courtesy, blocks, strikes, kicks, throws, pressure point attacks, chokes & restraints. But few understand kata – this is due to the reluctance of Okinawan masters to reveal their secrets.

In Seiyo Shorin-Ryu Karate Kobudo Kai, we focus on the student. The immortal words of Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957), master of Shorin-Ryu karate echoed this concept when he stated, "The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of its participants".

Practitioners of traditional Shorin-Ryu karate & kobudo (the principal form of Okinawan karate) train to improve themselves while learning history, traditions, and self-defense. Members compete only with themselves and show concern for all others. The Shorin-Ryu styles have produced the greatest karate practitioners in history.

Those who train at the Arizona Hombu (world headquarters) for Seiyo No Shorin-Ryu Karate Kobudo Kai in Mesa - Gilbert, immediately recognize that the Hombu is different from the Shopping Mall martial arts schools. Traditions are displayed in the way we train and in the décor of the school. One developes self-confidence as they learn self-defense and respect for others.

The Hombu is at the NE corner of MacDonald at Baseline (60 W. Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210) (near crossroads Country Club at Baseline). Training includes karate, kobudo (weapons), jujutsu, self-defense & samurai arts.

SCHEDULE
The Arizona Hombu in Mesa in managed by Soke Hausel who celebrated his 45th anniversary in martial arts in 2009. He is a professor of martial arts and taught at 4 major universities.

Soke Hausel demonstrates
White Crane Shorin-Ryu at
Chinese New Year celebration

In 1999, he received certification as the Soke Shodai of Seiyo No Shorin-Ryu Karate Kobudo Kai and was promoted to Judan (10th dan) in 2004. He loves to teach & has been awarded Instructor of the Year, International Instructor of the Year & Grandmaster of the Year by national & international organizations. As the world leader of Seiyo Shorin-Ryu Karate, members from all over the world travel to Mesa to train in this traditional Okinawan style.

Seiyo Shorin-Ryu emphasizes power in technique, focus, kata (forms), bunkai (applications of every technique in every kata) & kobudo (ancient Japanese weapons) as well as modern kobujutsu (modern common garden tools in self-defense). Soke Hausel recently opened the Hombu to Tai Chi.

Traditional Karate begins &
ends with respect

Information on Shorin-Ryu Classes call 480-294-1001. The Shorin-Ryu classes & schedule are listed in Green below.

New Members are highly recommended to join the adult classes and plan to attend classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to get an overview of the Shorin-Ryu arts.

Tuesdays

6:45-7:50 pm Shorin-Ryu Karate Kihon (basics) & Kata (forms)

7:50-8:20 pm Advanced Shorin-Ryu Kata & Bunkai (self-defense applications)

Wednesdays

3-4 pm Family Shorin-Ryu Karate & Kobudo

4-5 pm Shorin-Ryu Kids Karate (by invitation).

6:45-7:50 pm Shorin-Ryu Self-Defense & Jujutsu.

7:50-8:20 pm Samurai Arts (samurai sword, spear, half stick, halberd and more).

Thursdays

6:45-7:50 pm Shorin-Ryu Kobudo (Okinawan weapons) & Bunkai

7:50-8:20 pm Advanced Kobudo & Bunkai

Fridays-Saturdays
Special Clinics (see our Calendar or Newsletter)

FEES
We have some of the lowest rates in the East Valley. No sign up fees. Start as soon as you pay for your first lesson or first month. You can pay either month by month or day by day - its up to you.

Training with Soke Hausel 480-545-5578 (email Soke)*

Tai Chi classes & private tai chi and kung fu lessons by Sifu Garboushian - 480-539-8555

MORE ABOUT US

http://arizonakarate.webs.com/

http://seiyo-shorinryu.webs.com/

http://hombu.webs.com/

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We are located at the NE corner of MacDonald & Baseline in Mesa right at the Mesa-Gilbert city line. Look for Walmart - we are to the east.

VISITORS
The Hombu attracts visitors from around the globe - these are often international karate clubs, members of Seiyo Kai International, individuals & business groups looking to keep their employees healthy. We also have special interests groups who need self-defense training. Feel free to stop by and visit us.

Our Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa Dojo located at the NE Corner of MacDonald
at 60 W. Baseline Road.

Arizona HOMBU in MESA
The world headquarters is open to the public & offers special training to the public & members of the world-wide organization with >5000 members around the world.

CLASSES.

When you attend your first class at the Hombu you will be greeted as a friend. You will be taught traditions: how & when to bow, some Japanese, beginning & ending ceremonies & of course, how to tie your obi (belt), how to block (uke), strike (tsuki) & kick (geri). As you progress through basics, you will start to learn the secrets of Okinawan karate.

Kata (forms) are the heart of Okinawan karate & you will learn to use kata to your benefit - physical fitness, meditation, self-defense & more. Few instructors understand kata. Kata contains hidden meanings & self-defense applications -when understood these result in an encyclopedia of self-defense applications with devastating strikes, blocks, kicks, avoidance, throws, escapes, restraints, pressure point strikes & ki (internal energy). Karate was created on Okinawa, and Okinawa Shihan (masters) and Sensei (teachers) did their best to protect its secrets from mainland Japanese samurai & martial artists from all around the world.

As you continue to train in Shorin-Ryu (Shorin-Ryu translates as Shaolin and indicates a generic relationship with the Shoalin styles of China), you will be taught Kobudo (ancient Okinawan weapons).

KOBUDO

Visualize a bo (6-foot staff), hanbo (half-staff), nunchuku (nunchuks), kama (sickles), tonfa (batons), nitanbo (double sticks), sai (forks), kioga (expandable baton) eku (oar), ra-ke (rake), tsue (cane), katana (samurai sword), yari (spear), naginata (halberd).

Trusted students are taught one-punch knockouts, pressure point defenses & shitai kori (body hardening).

TYPES OF CLINICS.

In addition to the Shorin-Ryu classes, special clinics are taught in (1) Self-defense against a gun & knife, (2) airline traveler self-defense, (3) Self defense for sport martial artists, (4) Jujutsu, (5) Samurai arts, (6) women's self-defense, (7) Kids Karate, Discipline & Traditions, and more

MEMBERSHIP.

When you train at the Hombu, you become a member of a traditional martial arts association with members in China, Japan, India, Europe, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Germany, Greece, the USA. Periodically, you will see groups from other countries as the arrive at the Hombu for special training. Soke Hausel provides proper certification for all ranks.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Let us bring the tiger out in you. Kids learn to be self-confident, positive, disciplined. Adults make new friends & learn traditions & self-confidence. We are a family of martial artists & we look to help you in your develoment as a person.

Call us - 480-545-5578

or email: OkinawaKarate@live.com

International Shorin-Ryu Karate Association
by Seiyo Kai International

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