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Aoinagi Karate-Do 
Self-Development through Self-Defense
Aoinagi Karate-Do at Loma Linda
Being in the Drayson Center of Loma Linda University
General Information
Aoinagi Karate-Do Loma Linda is a recreation class of Loma Linda
University. It is held by the recreation department and is housed in the
fabulous new Drayson Center.
The Loma Linda Dojo was opened in 1972. The training emphasis is
martial arts, not martial techniques. We believe that through these arts a
practitioner may learn far more than just what appears on the surface in
fighting or competition.
The philosophy of the class blends well with the Seventh-Day Adventist
way of life including non-violence, respect for life, and healthy
living.
There are no age limits at the present time but prospective students
must be able to hold attention without losing interest. This generally
occurs at around seven years old. The oldest student who began to train at
Aoinagi Karate-Do was 82 years old. Just about any aged person can learn
Aoinagi Karate if the person has the desire.
"One who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in
every action." – Samurai maxim
About the Instructors
Julie Evans
Mrs. Julie Evans is a fifth-degree black belt in Aoinagi Karate-Do
and has been training for over 19 years. She has completed the
Instructors Course of Aoinagi Karate-Do. Mrs. Evans has been teaching
martial arts since 1982 and is a chief instructor at Aoinagi
Karate-Do.
Mrs. Evans is a student of O'Sensei Richard Kim of the Butoku Kai,
one of the oldest martial arts organizations in Japan.
Mrs. Evans has also studied judo, several of the traditional weapons
of Okinawa, and the sword and naginata of Japan. Mrs. Evans is a
practicing attorney in San Bernardino in family law and received some of
her education in the Seventh-Day Adventist school system.
Peter Gold
Dr. Peter Gold is a fifth-degree black belt in Aoinagi Karate-Do and
has been training for over 20 years. He has completed the Instructors
Course of Aoinagi Karate-Do. He has been teaching martial arts since
1981 and is a chief instructor at Aoinagi Karate-Do.
Dr. Gold is a student of O'Sensei Richard Kim of the Butoku Kai, one
of the oldest martial arts organizations in Japan. Dr. Gold has also
studied judo, several of the traditional weapons of Okinawa, and the
Japanese sword.
Dr. Gold is a practicing attorney in San Bernardino in family law,
bankruptcy, guardianships and adoptions. He is a graduate of Loma Linda
University where he received his doctor of philosophy.
"A strong wind may destroy a sturdy tree; but the willow
bends and the wind passes through." – Gichin
Funakoshi
Contact Information
Studio BLoma Linda Drayson Center25040 Stewart
StreetLoma Linda, California 92354
Loma Linda is about 60 miles East of Los Angeles and five miles South
of San Bernardino, California.
From Freeway 10 while travelling Eastbound
Exit on Tippecanoe/Anderson Street
Turn right at the bottom of the freeway exit
Go over the railroad overpass
At the bottom of the railroad overpass turn left on Stewart Street
(a traffic light)
Drayson Center is on the left side of Stewart Street about half a
mile East of Anderson Street.
Once inside the building pass the security check and ask for
Studio B.
For registration information: (909) 824-4975
For karate-specific information: Loma Linda Aoinagi
Karate-Do
Days and Times
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 PM until 7:00
PM
Fees
All fees are paid to the Drayson Center.
Currently the Drayson Center charges $60.00 for a ten-week session
(20 classes).
Belt Testing
Belt testing is usually held the last two classes of the ten week
session. Sometimes a test may be held on a Sunday because of class time
restraints.
Loma Linda Dojo Children's Class
Children are special people. Loma Linda Aoinagi Karate-Do has a
special class for children.
Children often have difficulty maintaining attention for more than a
few minutes. For this reason, the children's class varies considerably.
As a matter of fact, when there are more than one instructor, which is
the usual case, the children rotate through a variety of activities and
subject matter changes. This keeps a variety of lessons appearing and a
variety of different instructors stimulating the children's interest.
This variety is done so that the interest of the children is
maintained. In general, the class has warm-ups, basics, moving basics,
kata, self-defense and sparring techniques. All activities are
non-contact and all children are told of this rule before being allowed
into any practice with partners. Failure to abide by non-contact
practice may result in dismissal from Aoinagi Karate-Do.
Many of the current members of Aoinagi Karate began as children and
now are black belts.
Loma Linda Dojo Adult Class
Typically this class begins with warm-ups for a few minutes although
it is best for the student to come early and warm-up before class
begins. Kihon (basic practice) comes next and may take a considerable
portion of the class. Kihon often includes undoo (moving basic practice)
where students move forward, backward and execute turns, jumps or falls.
Kata (formalized sequences) usually follow kihon. The kata are solo
exercises consisting of series of fighting techniques and postures that
simulate a fighting situation. Kata practice in this class emphasizes
correct form, balance, speed, power, timing, attention to detail,
concentration, and fighting spirit.
Practice with partners aids in development of fighting ability.
Cooperative and careful students are encouraged to participate in
practice with partners (kumite). Practice with partners in this class
takes the format of pre-arranged techniques and self-defense
techniques.
Instructors occasionally give discussions and lectures on martial
subjects such as history, martial arts philosophy, body dynamics,
self-defense, conflict negotiation and stress reduction. The object of
these discussions is to get the student to a point of understanding of
martial subjects so that the student will be able to answer questions on
the black belt written and oral examinations.
Occasionally, a Christmas party potluck, awards banquet, field trip,
tournament, conjoint training with other Aoinagi Karate schools, weekend
training, or a gasshuku (which is essentially a camping trip) will be
scheduled. These activities provide opportunities for additional
training and social interaction. Students are encouraged to attend these
extracurricular activities.
AOINAGI KARATE-DO
Come train with us!
About Aoinagi
Being The Green Willow Tree
March 8, 1972.Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California,
USA.Eight students began to study a little known means of
self- defense called goshin-jitsu. They were crammed into a lecture room
on the bottom floor of Gentry Gymnasium/Auditorium.There was one
woman, Nori Khoo. The rest were men; Peter Triolo, Fred Knight, Larry
Allen, John Carothers and three others. Most of them were either medical
students or dental students."I just came here out of curiosity.
What does karate mean," asked Fred Knight.I've been trying to
answer that question ever since.
The beginning of Aoinagi Karate-Do was rather uneventful. By
June 1972 the eight beginning students had earned their orange belts.
Suddenly, they all quit. I didn't see them again for years. Some of them I
have never seen since. I should have taken heed then; people leave karate
quickly without warning.But, I didn't take the hint. I continued
to teach. New students came, then left. Hundreds of students passed
through the doors, then thousands. Only a few stayed as long as a year. I
just kept teaching those who wanted to learn.And some learned; and
some learned very well.Aoinagi Karate was born, not
at a place or at a time, but was born in the hearts of the few who
stayed.
Aoinagi--The Word Itself
Aoinagi is an American pronounciation of the Japanese words These words, as you can see, are two characters. The first
character is AOI. It means green in Japanese. It may be pronounced as aoi,
aoy, or, believe or not sei.The second character is yagi. It means
willow tree. It may be pronounced yagi, nagi, or ryu.Taken
together the two words make aoinagi, aoiyagi, aoyagi or seiryu. They all
mean the same; the green willow tree.And, that is the meaning of
the word AOINAGI.
Aoinagi--The Meaning
When other martial arts schools call themselves fanciful names like
Flying Dragon Society, or Bill's Full Contact Kick-Boxing why would we
have selected such a name as the green willow tree? The answer is not
obvious, but there is an answer. Let's look.There are 350 species
of willows in the world. They grow in every conceivable biome. They live
at the edges of lakes in the highest mountains of the world. They live in
dry waterholes in the middle of the great Mojave desert. They grow beyond
the last tree at tree line in the tundra of Alaska. These plants are
widespread. And yet they really don't push other things around. They just
live, taking in nutrients, giving off oxygen that other organisms might
live. They just fit into the ecosystems of the world.Willows are
also exceedingly persistant. Their roots often survive a wildfire and grow
back the next year with luxuriant foilage. Droughts may kill off the
surrounding vegetation but the willow grows at the first drops of rain. If
you cut out their roots a few remaining ones regrow to reproduce an entire
stand of willows again. This is persistence, an admirable
quality.In view of the willow's non-aggression and yet persistence
in the face of overwhelming odds, the name was selected for the
organization which we call AOINAGI.We don't claim to be the
biggest organization, nor the best martial art in the world, or even the
best in California. We claim only to be. And some of what we are we take
from the image of a green willow tree growing wild and
free.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) How does Aoinagi differ from other martial arts schools?
Martial arts vary with differences in their origin and style. Aoinagi
teaches traditional Japanese Okinawan Shito-ryu style karate. This is one
of four major styles of Japanese karate. The Aoinagi school was founded in
1972 by Sensei Raymond Castilonia, and has several branches around the
U.S.
2) Where does the term Aoinagi come from and what does it
mean?
Aoinagi literally means "the green willow tree". Willow's have a
remarkable ability to survive where little else can. The name "Aoinagi"
was chosen to reflect this persistence to life.
3) What is a typical class like? How often do they meet?
At the start of a typical class, the students line up in belt rank
order. Then everyone warms up as a group, or sometimes on your own. There
is normally a period of practice on basics or fundamentals, work on kata
(predefined forms), and/or kumite (fighting techniques with an opponent).
Class is dismissed from a final line up. Classes often vary quite a bit,
no two trainings are exactly the same. Classes typically meet twice a week
for one hour or more.
4) How is Aoinagi sanctioned?
An organization named the Zen Bei Butokukai sanctions about a hundred
martial arts schools in America including Aoinagi Karate. Its headquarters
is located in Sacramento, California and its president is Dr. Richard Kim,
PhD.
In addition the Zen Bei Butokukai is sanctioned as the American
representative of the Dai Nippon Butokukai (Greater Japanese Martial Ways
Organization), located in Kyoto Japan.
The Dai Nippon Butokukai is an eclectic martial arts organization. It
has masters who specialize in karate (since 1935), judo (since 1895),
aikido (since 1930), and the more ancient and traditional martial arts of
kenjitsu (sword), bojitsu (long staff), naginata (halberg), kyujitsu
(archery), and others.
5) What kind of a background does the instructor have?
The Sensei or "teacher" is issued a license by the Zen Bei Butokukai.
This license reflects many years of experience and a very high degree of
proficiency in the art.
6) Does Aoinagi karate have any religious implications?
In short, no, you'll not be indoctrinated into any mystical eastern
religion.
Aoinagi karate training will encourage you to develop character and
develop your entire being (body, mind, and spirit). This may sound
"religious" because this development encompasses a spiritual component.
You'll be encouraged to develop spiritually, but you'll not be told how to
do it, that's up to you.
7) Will I get hurt during training, will I possibly injure
others?
Injuries are rare. Injury is always a possibility but Aoinagi is a
"non-contact" school and every precaution is taken to avoid injury. One
might incorrectly conclude they could not learn fighting techniques well
at a non- contact school. In reality, you will learn greater control in a
non-contact environment.
8) I don't want to violate any protocol, what should/shouldn't I
do?
"Always treat your training, instructors, and fellow students with
respect." Keep this one thought in mind and you'll be fine. To show your
respect, please bow at the doorway when entering and leaving the dojo (the
place where class is held) and upon entering and leaving the training
floor.
9) How much should I practice at home to do well?
Practice outside of class makes a world of difference for the karate
student. Many short sessions are preferable to marathon sessions. Frequent
review helps you to really internalize the techniques. A student that
reviews a few (5-15) minutes several times a week will progress nicely. Of
course, more review and practice is better.
10) What other materials are available (books, videos,
etc.)?
In general, your best way to learn is to come to the classes where you
will receive instruction, watch others, and ask questions. However, there
are several books that are available that give insight into karate
training. Sensei Castilonia has an excellent book about Aoinagi entitled
"Nuggets In The Ground". There are some homemade videos around which are
most beneficial to the new student to help them review the mechanics of
the basic techniques.
11) How long does it take an average student to earn a black
belt?
Naturally this depends on the student, their aptitude and more
importantly, their diligence in training. An average time for first degree
black belt is between 3 and 5 years.
12) As a black belt in karate will I be required to register my hands
and feet as deadly weapons?
No. None of the blackbelts at Aoinagi Karate have ever been required
nor requested to register their hands or feet as deadly weapons by any
government organization such as police, sheriff, state police, FBI, CIA or
other law enforcement agency.
13) How many different colors of belts are there before black
belt?
There are ten belt ranks before black belt. Every student starts out
training as a white belt. The first belt the student earns is an orange
belt which takes about three months of regular training. Then there are
two levels of blue, two levels of purple, two levels of green, and three
levels of brown belt before a student tests for black belt.
14) Why does Aoinagi place an emphasis on Kata (forms
practice)?
Kata are of paramount importance within Aoinagi Karate. Each Kata has a
central theme that may be natural, moral, mathematical or supernatural.
Some examples of the themes kata deal with are such things as the five
levels of peace, wind in the pine trees, respect for elders... there are
many. Through constant practice, the student learns to emulate the theme
of the kata as he or she performs it. Most importantly, Kata training
builds the spirit of the student. It is said that kata are a form of
``moving meditation'' which raises the student to higher levels of
awareness. The kata experience transforms the student from a technician to
a martial artist.
15) Do students compete in tournaments?
Yes, they are encouraged to do so. Aoinagi holds at least one
tournament each year for it's own students. The Aoinagi tournament
includes many different events such as kata, weapons kata, and various
team events. Aoinagi students occasionally participate in
other-than-Aoinagi karate tournaments and have been selected to compete at
US National, PanAmerican and World Championships.
16) How many forms or kata are in your system?
We have 54 distinctive forms in our system, but our school often
teaches several others and some weapons forms too.
17) Do you spar?
Yes, but it is quite different since we are a non-contact school.
Sparring is not the emphasis of our training. When we do spar we are
working on timing and looking for targets; however, we stop a few inches
short of executing any contact in our major techniques.
18) What is all that yelling and screaming about when you practice
karate?
During karate training we often will yell or kiai to concentrate our
focus and increase our energy at the moment of impact for a strike. The
yell will insure we have tightened our stomach muscles and are better able
to take a punch, as well as adding force to the technique we are
delivering.
19) Could you please explain what a "kata" is in more
detail?
A kata is a form of predetermined moves against imaginary opponents
lasting 45 to 60 seconds. Kata vary in complexities but involve offensive
and defensive martial techniques designed to teach a practitioner the
fundamentals of martial arts. The arrangement and selection of the moves
by the creator classically represents years of study into a theme. Through
years of practice the kata can become greater than the sum of the
techniques.
20) As a beginning student, am I in good enough physical condition to
begin training in karate?
Only you and your physician can answer that question definitively. We
encourage all new students to obtain a physical examination from your
health care provider before beginning any exercise program or new physical
activity including Aoinagi Karate, although we do not require it.
Generally, however, the physical demands of training are less for new
students since beginning techniques must be learned slowly at
first.
21) I want my child to start learning karate. How do I know if he/she
is ready?
Since children physically develop and intellectually mature at
different rates there is no one "right" age for a child to begin training.
There are some guideposts to look at however. First, can your child
imitate your movements and the movements of others? Second, can your child
differentiate right from left? Third, can your child focus his/her
attention on a physical activity? Fourth, does your child show an interest
in learning karate? Through answering these questions, parents can usually
evaluate the readiness of their child for karate.
22) Is karate a good workout/exercise?
Yes. The classes often provide good opportunity for cardiovascular
exercise. As you learn to move from your center more and are able to put
more focus into your techniques it will become a great source of
exercise.
23) What do I wear to class?
As a beginner, wear loose fitting sweats or shorts, and a comfortable
shirt. As you make karate part of your weekly activities, you will
probably want to purchase a karate gi. Often these are available from the
Aoinagi school you are training in, or you can buy these at any Martial
Arts Supply Store.
24) Since it is a non-contact school, will I be able to defend myself
if I need to?
The techniques we practice are very applicable to self-defense. We
train by developing the strength, stamina, spirit and focus which are
critical to any real conflict. Contact is a natural extension of any
karate move. We practice non-contact to cut down on injuries, improve
precision and emphasize the peaceful way of life that we practice and
encourage.
The Ten Resolutions
I shall never invite trouble through uncalled for looks,
remarks, or actions.
I shall make every effort to smile and talk, and not fight my
way out of trivial situations.
I shall never become involved in the domestic quarrels of my
neighbors.
I shall ignore the ranting of a rowdy, belligerent person,
drunk or otherwise.
I shall never start a fight with a weaker person just to
assert my own physical superiority.
I shall steer clear of trouble prone areas, or walk away from
such areas at the first sight of trouble.
I shall curb my impetuousness and be extremely hesitant in
using dangerous counters even in my own defense.
I shall endure rigorous training to strengthen my spirit and
body but as my strength increases I shall seek to cultivate a
gentle heart.
I shall endeavor through these arts to develop tolerance,
patience, diligence, and an upright state of mind.
Henceforth, I shall train in the spirit of humility.
Ten Resolutions of Aoinagi karate-ka
"The resolutions were compiled from two different sources. The first
six resolutions are from Goshin- Jitsu karate and were passed to
Aoinagi Karate-Do via Master Al Kahalekulu. Master Kahalekulu taught
karate in Hawaii until 1973 and directed many students in the
peaceful ways of the warrior. The last four resolutions came to
Aoinagi Karate via the Shito- Ryu line directly from Master Kenwa
Mabuni, a master who taught in Osaka, Japan for decades. Although
the resolutions are from different sources, all of them emphasize
the responsibility of the karate practitioner to lead a peaceful
life." Sensei Castilonia, from "Nuggets in the Ground"
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