WOSKKA

WOSKKA The World Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate & Kobudo Association

Sid Campbell's Vision ~ Hanshi Sid Campbell wanted to create an organization that would be free of any political or monetary influence. As a pioneer of Shorin-Ryu to the West, Sid Campbell had witnessed changes in organizations that seemed to shift the focus away from the preservation of the art of Shorin-Ryu Karate. The mission statement of WOSKKA was therefore a short and simple one... Preserving the Past, Unifying the Present, and Strengthening the Future

04/20/2025

Happy Easter to WOSKKA President Hanshi Dan Tosh, WOSKKA Dojo Directors, and WOSKKA members abroad!

Good Luck today on the kyu level tests. The test for orange through brown belt is today. Starts at 9am until finished. 2...
10/26/2024

Good Luck today on the kyu level tests. The test for orange through brown belt is today. Starts at 9am until finished. 21 testing today and I am proud of you all for working so hard. - Hanshi

How many 10th dans are there that have no school, no students and no lineage? I believe no one should hold a rank of lea...
09/05/2024

How many 10th dans are there that have no school, no students and no lineage?

I believe no one should hold a rank of leadership that doesn't lead!

I think it is silly to see all these people who nobody has even seen do one simple martial art related thing, but hold a high rank. They are possers wearing a belt.

Does anyone believe it's easy to teach classes each and every week? Does anyone believe that doing extensive kata, kumite, bunkai, tuite', makiwara, conditioning and isometric breathing is being done for glory and photo ops?

There are those who work their tail off trying to be worthy of leadership. They do it for the students who depend on them to lead them on the path of those who left it.

I see a lot of "bloat" and swollen headed wannabes parading around with their self anointed glory and purchased symbols of success.

They have not spilt blood or sweat, they have no students to testify on their behalf.

I have always told my students to not give me any respect that I haven't earned and question me, if there is any confusion about the principles and use of the martial art that I teach.

The art was passed on to me by those who walked the path before me. I have not founded a style, created a style, or mixed up a few things to call it something new for the purpose of self elevation.

Teaching is the biggest burden one can have and it is also the most rewarding. You must give up to give out!

Teachers of all subjects have to share so much of themselves that they give up many of the freedoms others take for granted. Remember to talk the talk, you must walk the walk. A real teacher is an example and must always be! IMHO

08/28/2024

Who thinks that belittling, spilling hate speech and, lying or not, will make a democrat change to a republican or a republican change to a democrat?

I really wish people would just go and vote instead of trying to immolate Barabbas from the bible. No matter how much you rile the crowd, you only rile your own group.

I think many just delete the post, so it doesn't cause the effect trying to be created. Man, I can't wait until this damn election is over. No more begging for money by the politicians and hopefully all the ugliness that goes along with it.

I have to say, I have lost a lot of respect for some who I used to hold in high regard. A true martial artist of old, doesn't need to spread gossip or hate commentary. They simply smile to themselves, knowing the truth will prevail without all that.

08/26/2024

I must say that the certificates and awards one receives are only as good as those who sign them.

If the person who signs the "paper" has no body of work or no students and has never achieved anything, it is nothing to be proud of.

So it's a good idea to look at the signatures before you post how great you are for being in a "Hall of Fame" or some other fraternity of recognition.

Remember nobody is "humbled" by any of those things. You are being honored and respected by those who have said it so with a signature! Being honored is a testament to those who respect you and that is a good thing, but certainly not humbling!

A friend put up a question saying who agrees with me that martial arts is good for all ages. My response follows:A marti...
08/20/2024

A friend put up a question saying who agrees with me that martial arts is good for all ages. My response follows:

A martial art would be meaningless if it didn't benefit all who train properly. It is not only for the strong, big or muscular human. It is for those who are far less capable in the natural sense.

Many of the ones who entertain us are like gladiators of old possess the desire and the physical means to endure such efforts. A small child or an older frail person doesn't have all the human physical elements to rely on.

In those situations, the arts and science of smarter action and reaction was born. That was the birth of martial arts.

To redirect, to move away, to turn disadvantage into advantage by leverage or counterweight and technique that maximizes the natural attributes of the human body is what enhances the chances of a favorable outcome of an aggressive attack.

So yes, martial arts training is good for everyone of all ages in that respect. It is also good for health, as the breathing and physical exercises strengthen the internal organs, bone density and muscular structure of what is already given at birth.

The idea is to improve the outcome in all scenarios that one have encounter including the doubting mind of the individual in question.

Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife. Today we have been married for 37 years. known each other for 39 years and have ...
08/09/2024

Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife. Today we have been married for 37 years. known each other for 39 years and have been friends for the entire time.

I am so very happy to be your husband and to be the wind beneath your wings as you are for me. The emptiness that living in this world full of billions of people, can only be filled with the one true love.

You are my one true love and even though we love many things and many other family and friends, the depth and strength of a love like ours is like a blanket that encompasses more than words can express!

Thank you for being you and for trusting me with you heart and your hand. I will love you for all eternity as I know what true love is. Since God is love and love is God, the feeling and emotion I have for you is Godly and God given.

My First dojo was 1972 in American Samoa, the Village of Fatumafuti. It was in the lower level of my Father-in-law's Pal...
07/07/2024

My First dojo was 1972 in American Samoa, the Village of Fatumafuti. It was in the lower level of my Father-in-law's Palagi Fale that is now where the Governor's personal home stands (my brother-in-law by my ex-wife). We referred to him as Peleti at that time and he was my very first student, he made it to brown belt.

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