Thursday, September 18, 2008

Fall Judo Tournament

Sho Rei Shobu Kan will host its fall judo tournament on Saturday, November 1 at the Sho Rei Shobu Kan dojo at 1811 N Street, Lincoln Nebraska.

There will be kids and adult divisions with the following restrictions: No chokes under 13 years old and no arm-bars under 16 years old. Divisions will be determined based on participation. Medals will be awarded to first, second and third place in each division.

Weigh-ins start at 9:00 am with matches starting around 10:30 to 11:00 am. You must have a current NJI, USA Judo or other membership card to participate. If you do not have a card, one may be purchased at the time of registration for $50. The regular entry fee of $20 is waved if you purchase the NJI card at the tournament.

Spectators are welcome free of charge.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

The School

Roseberry's Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan Martial Arts Center opened its doors in 1972, and since that time, has established itself as one of the finest martial arts schools in the area. The dojo facility is over 7,000 square feet and includes an Olympic Judo mat (for Judo, Aikido, Jiu Jitsu, Daitoryu and Yoga) and a large wooden floor (for Karate, Kobudo and Tai Chi). Besides learning the physical techniques of judo, karate, aikido, t'ai chi, and yoga students learn such mental attitudes as patience, self-assurance, respect, and self-discipline. Students discover that they are encouraged to grow spiritually as well as physically. Upon enrolling in a course of instruction, beginning students soon realize that they have many teachers. All of the students ahead of them are responsible for their instruction and well-being. Beginning students are treated kindly and respectfully. In return students are expected to practice diligently and to be respectful to other students and teachers. Indeed, mutual respect is one of the basics of martial arts training. Students are never asked to do anything beyond their capability but are encouraged to put forth their best effort. "Do Your Best!" is a familiar phrase heard in Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan practice sessions. The motto of the Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan School is "respect and manners." All students of Sho-Rei-Shobu-Kan enjoy an atmosphere conducive to good training and personal growth.