CLASS SCHEDULE @ ARIZONA HOMBU

SCHEDULE. The Arizona Hombu in Mesa is the World Training Center for Shorin-Ryu Karate & Kobudo (Seiyo-Kai). Managed by Grandmaster (Soke) Hausel, 10th dan, certified in 29 arts, member of 15 Halls of Fame, Soke celebrates his 45th anniversary as a martial artist (2009). This is also his 40th anniversary as a karate instructor & 10th anniversary as Soke. Grandmaster Hausel is also a samurai & kyoju (professor of martial arts) & during the past 4 decades, taught at Arizona State University, University of New Mexico, University of Utah & University of Wyoming. Come join us in the SUN in ARIZONA

In 1999, he received certification as grandmaster of Seiyo No Shorin-Ryu Karate Kobudo Kai from Soke Sacharnoski of Juko Kai International & promotion to Kudan (9th dan) by Soke Sacharnoski & Soke Toma (Okinawan Martial Arts Union).

In 2004, he was promoted to Judan (10th dan) by Soke Sacharnoski and by Soke Tianero. He is considered one of the top instructors in North America & 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. Soke Hausel 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 two other groups – Tai Chi and Polynesian Dancing. These groups rent the hombu for their own classes & one must contact them directly for information. Information on Soke’s Shorin-Ryu Classes, or how your business can set up special clinics or classes, contact Soke Hausel or call 480-545-5578. Soke’s classes & schedule is listed in Green below.

MONDAYS

9-12 am (Tai Chi)
3-7:00 pm (Tai Chi)

TUESDAYS

9am – 3 pm (Shorin-Ryu Private Training)
4-6:30 (Tai Chi)
7 – 8:30 pm (SHORIN-RYU CLASS - Basics & Kata)

WEDNESDAYS

10:00-12:00 (Tai Chi)
4-4:45 pm (Kids Karate)
2-9 pm (Shorin-Ryu Private Training)

THURSDAYS

9 am – 3 pm (Shorin-Ryu Private Training)
4-6:30 pm (Tai Chi)
7-8:30 pm SHORIN-RYU CLASS-Kobudo

FRIDAYS

9 am – 3 pm (Shorin-Ryu Private Training)
4- 6:30 pm (Tai Chi)
7-8:30 pm SHORIN-RYU CLASS -Bunkai (Self Defense).

SATURDAYS

Shorin-Ryu Private Training

SUNDAYS

Shorin-Ryu Private Training

* Training with Soke Hausel 480-545-5578 (email Soke)
* Tai Chi classes & private lessons by Sifu Garboushian - 480-539-8555
* Polynesian dancing

Welcome to our Hombu in Mesa, Arizona.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US

http://www.hombu.webs.com/
http://arizonakarate.webs.com/
http://seiyo.sports.officelive.com/default.aspx
http://www.seiyo-shorinryu.org/

http://Seiyo-ShorinRyu.webs.com

Blogs
http://seiyokai.blogspot.com/
http://sokeshodai.blogspot.com/
http://manofyear.blogspot.com/
http://kidskarate.blogspot.com/

http://arizonatraditionalkarate.blogspot.com/
http://ourkarateanniversary.blogspot.com/

http://grandmaster.pbworks.com/

MAP

How to find us - we are located at the NE corner of MacDonald and Baseline in Mesa right at the Mesa-Gilbert city line. Look for Walmart - we are just to the east.

VISITORS

The Hombu attracts visitors from around the globe for training - these are often international karate teams, members of Seiyo Kai International, individuals & business groups looking to keep their employees healthy and provide them with self-defense training.

In the past, we have seen EMT groups, flight attendent associations, Law Enforcement Groups, College Clubs, High School Clubs, and Military stop in for special training.

We have a dramatically different look that the majority of dojo (schools) in the region. Instead of the glass front, trophy heavy sport dojo, we practice 'traditional martial arts' and operate a traditional Okinawan dojo where the training is not visible to the general public. You are welcome to come in and see our beautiful dojo.

The Hombu Group (Left) visited by the Police DAV school karate team from Punjab India (below), George and Elaine Mumford from the Boston Seiyo Dojo, members from the Utah Shorin-Kai Seiyo dojo in Murray Utah, and Shihan-Dai Kevin Vance from the Cheyenne, Wyoming dojo.

The Arizona HOMBU in MESA

MESA, ARIZONA HOMBU
- International Training Center for Seiyo No Shorin-Ryu Karate Kobudo Kai.
Our training center is located at the NE corner of MacDonald at Baseline (suite 6). The Arizona Hombu 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. We do not practice sport martial arts, and focus on traditional Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo.

INSTRUCTOR. Classes are taught by our own Mr. Miyagi - Grandmaster Hausel, 10th dan red belt. Soke Hausel has 45 years experience in martial arts & taught at 4 major universities (Arizona State University & Universities of New Mexico, Utah & Wyoming) over the past 4 decades. In addition to his students, he taught special clinics to law enforcement agents, engineering, taekwondo, EMT & nursing, military & church groups, women's clubs, airline attendent & traveler associations, senior citizens, children & faculty. Grandmaster Hausel is also a geologist, author & artist. This year, our Grandmaster celebrates his 45th year in martial arts, his 40th year as a martial arts instructor, his 10th year as a grandmaster and 10th year for the existance of Seiyo No Shorin-Ryu Karate Kobudo Kai.

CLASSES. When you walk into the Hombu in Mesa you will be greeted as a friend. When you begin training in our school, 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 - yet kata & karate are the same. 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). Visualize yourself as an expert in 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 CLASSES. With certifications in 23 arts & 9 black belt ranks & certification as head of Seiyo Shorin-Ryu Karate, Grandmaster Hausel teaches Okinawan karate & kobudo, self-defense, jujutsu & samurai arts. Special classes & clinics can be scheduled for groups or individuals in many other arts including (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.

MEMBERSHIP. When you train at the Hombu, you become a member of a traditional martial arts association with members in China, Japan, India, 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 from 9th kyu (yellow belt) to 9th dan (expert black belt).

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.

CLASSES Adult & family T,Th,F (7-8:30 pm)
Kids (W, Th 4-4:40 pm).

Call us - 480-545-5578
or email: OkinawaKarate@live.com

Above photos - Soke & Sensei Gillespie demonstrates Ki-jutsu at University of Wyoming, Paula & Bill Borea at the Hombu, Sensei Wilson defends against Sensei Urbanek, Soke presents award to Senpai Lehman.