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Shian Toma Biography Toma Shian Born on the island of Okinawa on November 23, 1930. First studied karate at the age of 16 in Osaka, on the island of Honshu (the main island of Japan), where he lived for some time during World War II. Instructors: Shinjato Sokichi and Shimabukuro Tatsuo (1908-1975), prior to Shimabukuro’s founding of Isshin-ryu in 1956. Toma Shian was a junior member of the Okinawa branch of the All-Japan Karate Federation in the 1950’s. The federation was under the leadership of Toyama Kanken (founder of Shudokan). Senior members included Shimabukuro Eizo (Shobayashi Shorin-ryu), Shimabukuro Tatsuo, Nakamura Shigeru (Okinawa Kenpo), Nakazato Joen (Shorinji-ryu), and Kanashima Shinsuke (Tozan-ryu). Other junior members included Toma Seiki (Shorin-ryu), Kise Fusei (Matsumura Seito Shorin-ryu, later founder of Kenshinkan Shorin-ryu), Kuda Yuichi (Okinawa Kenpo/ Matsumura Seito Shorin-ryu/later, founder of Matsumura Kenpo), and Maeshiro Shuzen (Shorin-ryu). Toma learned Pinan 1-5, Naihanchi, Passai-sho, basic (kihon) six-foot staff (bo) kata, and sai (a forked, metal truncheon) kata from a teacher with the family name of Uchima. Uchima had been a student of Motobu Toraju, who was believed to be a cousin of Motobu Choyu (Motobu-ryu). Toma Shian learned tonfa (wooden grist-mill handles) kata from Odo Seikichi (Ryukyu Hon Kenpo Kobujutsu) in exchange for Tokumine no Kun. He learned a sickle (kama) kata from Ire Matsutaro.
1961, the various groups then on Okinawa, two in particular recognized the contributions of prominent teachers by awarding them master rank. The Okinawa Kobudo Kyokai awarded master rank to Toma Shian. 1962 The All Japan Karate Federation split and Toma Shian went with the newly formed Okinawa Kenpo Renmei which subscribed to full contact traditional Okinawan kumite. Many, like Toma Shian, had been brought up in the "hard" way and felt it was the true Okinawan way. Members of similarly traditional hard and tough individuals, led by Nakamura Shuguru and Shimabukuro Zenryo. Other prominent members included Odo Seikichi, Kuda Yuichi, and Oyata Seiyu (Ryukyu Kenpo). It thrived for several years until its members eventually drifted away to join other groups. While a member of the Okinawa Kenpo Renmei, Toma Shian learned additional kata that are now part of Seidokan’s standard repertoire: Ananku, Wansu, Passai, and Gojushiho. He also revised his Seisan kata to bring it in line with the version practiced within this association. Around 1967, the Okinawa Karate Kobudo Renmei presented master grades to Toma Shian, Soken Hohan, Shimabukuro Tatsuo, Maeshiro Shuzen (Shorin-ryu), Kojo Kafa (Kojo-ryu), Kanashima Shinsuke, Matayoshi Shinpo, Nakaima Kenko, and others. It should be noted that Toma Shian was among those receiving master ranking from both groups. A few years later, Toma Shian was awarded master rank by the Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo League, whose president was Nakaima Kenko. 1968 Founded: Seidokan Karate Kobudo. Toma called his dojo "Seidokan," meaning the "place of the correct or proper way." Early 1970’s, Toma Shian belonged to the Chubu Shorin-ryu Karate-do Rengokai. This association was affiliated with other prominent organizations on the island such as the All-Okinawa Karate Renmei and the Okinawa Karate-do Rengokai. Along with Toma Shian, founding members of the Chubu Shorin-ryu Association included Nakazato Joen, Kanashima Shinsuke, and Aragaki Seiki. 1984, the Zen Okinawa Seidokan Karate Kobudo Renmei was formed to better serve its growing number of dedicated practitioners throughout the world. The style’s core is Shorin-ryu with influences from Motobu-ryu, Okinawa Kenpo, and Goju-ryu. Toma Shian went on to become a member of the Okinawa Karate Kobudo Renmei headed by Uehara Seikichi. He also became a personal student of Uehara. Uehara was, and is currently, the head of the Motobu-ryu system of Okinawa martial arts (bujutsu). Motobu-ryu, or more correctly "Motobu Udundi ("Goten-te" in Japanese, "Palace Hand"), is relatively little known outside Okinawa. From Uehara, Toma Shian learned the throwing, joint-locking, and quick-draw sword techniques (iai waza) that he often teaches in his classes today. With the inclusion of these techniques, Seidokan became a more complete fighting art consisting of punching, striking, kicking, throwing, joint locking, and a variety of weapons. It is this unique composite system, along with his willingness to teach all comers that has lead to the growth of Seidokan karate and kobudo. The respect he garners on Okinawa was made apparent when he became a founding member of the Zen Ryukyu Butokukai and the Okinawa City Karate League. He is also widely recognized for his contributions to the international martial arts community. This is demonstrated by the high demand for him to teach courses throughout the United States and Europe. Shian Toma is truly a martial arts pioneer who has developed a rich tradition that is now taught throughout the world. Note: A special thanks to Roy J. Hobbs and C. Michial Jones for writing most of the excerpts above as the Seidokan Karate Kobudo History article. And Boulahfa Mimoun Abdel-Lah, Dr. Stephen Chan, Jody Paul, Dave Bardi, and Ron Nix for their assistance in providing historical information. |
Martial Arts Background of Adolph Pearson III
In 1980, I began formal training in martial arts under Sensei Jon Boiosan, who specialized in Shotokan Karate. While training under Sensei Boiosan, I have earned the rank of 6th Kyi, which is purple belt in the Shotokan system. During my military career overseas, I had the privilege of training with many marital artist and acquiring multiple skills and styles such as: Seidokan, Tang-Soo-Do (red belt), Kung Fu (blue sash), and Kuksolwon (red belt). I have competed in tournaments all over the world, which to include Okinawa, Germany and the United States (U.S.).
I began teaching martial arts in 1983 at Sembach Air Force Base Youth Center in Germany. I taught children ranging in ages six to fourteen. In 1984, I moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where I taught private lessons to eight students. I continued to teach private lessons until I relocated to Okinawa, Japan in 1986. This provided me the opportunity to study under Shihan (Master) Soke Toma who is the founder of the Seidokan Karate System.
Upon returning to the U.S. in 1990, I began teaching private lessons and resumed competing in tournaments, which had been sponsored by the Florida Black Belt Association while stationed at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida. During the 1990-1991 seasons, I was runner up for the Region Nine Championship title that included Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia.
Following hurricane Andrew, I moved to Biloxi, Mississippi for six months. I began teaching at the Vandenberg Community Center, on Kessler Air Force Base, which is where I was stationed at the time. While on temporary duty in Saudi Arabia, I taught in Riyadh to a group of military personnel (Gl's), in 1992, Sensei Ron Nix promoted me to 4th degree.
In 1994, I retired from the Air Force and moved to Orlando, Florida, where I resumed my education at the University of Central Florida. During this time, I continued teaching private lessons. I graduated with a bachelor degree in Liberal Arts in 1999.
I moved back to my hometown, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 2000 where I started competing in the Oklahoma Karate Association (OKA) tournament circuit. In 2001, I finished the season in 2nd place and I was back-to-back Oklahoma Karate Association State Champion for the 2002 through 2009 seasons. I resumed instructing in 2001 for the American dragons, where I taught for two years, and in 2004, I took over the Martial Arts program at the McFarland YWCA. In 2006 I was elected as a board member of the OKA. In September 2007, Pokdok Suri Martial Arts Center gave me the honor of teaching Seidokan Martial Arts at their Moore location twice a week. In 2009, I was elected Vice President of the OKA and inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame. I also created the Seidokan Coin with the likeness of Shian Toma on it to show my devotion to Sensei Toma and the Seidokan system. 15 May 2011 I was promoted to 5th degree (Godan) black belt for my achieviment mentioned above. Thank you for providing me this opportunity to share my history with you. I hope this information has been helpful and if you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
May Peace Be With You
Adolph Pearson III, Godan,
Shihan Seidokan Martial Arts Academy of Oklahoma City, Ok
Okinawan Karate Do
1. Seidokan of Oklahoma Syllabus by Sensei Adolph Pearson III
2. Okinawan Seidokan Tome Vol#1 by Donald Hayhurst
3. A Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi
4. Living the Martial Way by Forrest E. Morgan
5. The Karate Way by Dave Lowry
6. The Secret Art of Tuite by Javier Martinez
Attending were Sempai Fox, White Tiger, Lynx, Cobra, Lioness, Leopard, Panther, Pitbull, Hornet, 6 ninth kyus, one 10th kyu & one potental student along with Sensei Scorpion and the Wolph instructing. Warm ups by the Lynx then the Wolph had the class do front kicks first in place then moving. The Fox took the potental new student around to introduce him to dojo ediquette. The White Tiger took the 10 kyu thur the beginning of kihon kata. The Scorpion and the Wolph took the rest of the students thur Kihon, Seisan, Anaku, Wansu, Passai, Pinon Shodan, Nidan and Sandan. Next we put the class in a huge circle then had them showcase their skills. (One student attempted to test for 8th kyu) Last we partnered up for self defense. Class ended with respectful bow and a cheer. (1-2-3- SEIDOKAN) Thanks to all that attended.
The Wolph did not attend due to his knee injury. Attending was Sempai Fox with Sensei Scorpion instructing we started with 10 minutes on the elipticle and 10 minutes on the treadmill and bike, then 3 sets of 75 sit ups and 3 sets of 30 push ups and the falls and rolls. Then Sensei Scorpion had Sempai fox do katas in no particular order Pinan Nidan, Godan, Shodan, Yandan, Sandan, Nahanchi, Passai, Wansu, Anaku, Seisan, Kihan and Toma No Bo. Then on to the 11 steps and the 5 toide grabs and basic self defense techniques. The work out ended thanks Sempai Fox for attending great job.
Do not fight or throw a temper tantrum. This is very hard to do but it keeps you out of trouble.
New video links for kata. This is a good learning tool. If the weather is bad please stay home for you and your family safety.
SEIDOKAN MARTIAL OF OKLAHOMA
MARCH 7, 2012 PARENTS MEETING
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE DOJO.
1. Welcome to all new students.
2. Parents please make sure students read their syllabus this is important for testing if they don’t have one please let Sensei Jackie know. It cost $1.00 to get a replacement.
3. Please be on time for class the most important part of class is the beginning and the end of class.
4. If we don’t have your contact information or if you moved or got a new phone number, please give your number and new address to Sensei Jackie along with your email address if you have one.
5. Video taping of class activity is allowed but you must inform the instructor.
6. Gear: Head, foot, hands, mouth piece & case with a mesh bag for $75.00 see Sensei for ordering.
7. Please come inside to pick up your children and notify the front desk when someone other than yourself will be picking up your child. Also have student notify one of the instructors (Sensei).
8. Parents if you have ideas for fundraisers please feel free to discuss them with us, all ideals are always welcome, fundraisers are how we earn money to buy equipment, have pizza parties, have the hot dog cookout and the Christmas Party, so it’s important that we have fundraisers.
9. Fundraiser on March 17th. Meet at the library on MLK and 23rd Street at 11:30am.
10. Please make sure someone is here at the end of class to pick students up. We end class at 7pm.
11. Please ensure students bring their mouth piece to every class.
Kata
Kihon
Seisan
Anaku
Wansu
Passai
Pinon Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Godan
Nihachi
Passai Sho
Chinto
Gojoshiho
Ku San Ku
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Detach from the event and you cannot be defeated. (my thought) If one is worried about what others think or percieve, one becomes nervious or distracted.
Story from Wushu by Chow and Spangler - The Archer-The way of Chuang Tzu XIX:
Archer shooting for nothing has no worries, Archer shooting for a prize becomes nervious. Archer shooting for gold goes blind and cannot see the target. Reason: Archer thinks more of winning than shooting which drains their power.
Two locations 1701 N Martin Luther King in Okla City Mon & Weds and
6068 S Western Okla City Tue, Thurs and Satudays.