News in the Shindo Dojo Hannover

5/29/2010 Successfully on the DAKO/IMAF seminar in Duingen

On the DAKO/IMAF seminar in Duingen Olaf Lotze-Leoni passed the examination to the 2. Dan Kama jutsu. In Combat Arnis Ingo Blenke and Sandra Leoni mastered the 1. clase, Sabine Irl and Jan Bickmeyer the 2. clase. Sebastian Jentzsch passed the examination to 2. kyu Iaido. Congratulations.

05/22-23/2010 The Kenkokahn Dragons successful.

The Kenkokahn Dragons from the Shindo Dojo once again took part in the Dragonboat Regatta on the Maschsee. It was two days of hard paddeling, good fun, lot's of barbecueing and a little bit of sunshine. This year the dragons had to compete in the semi-professional category of the fun sports teams and came in 24th of 49. Congratulations to our dragons!

04/01/2010 Seminar Arnis, Iaido in Hildesheim

The Eintracht Hildesheim e.V. invited to a sniffing training in Combat Arnis and Iaido on April 1st. Approx. 20 participants exercised under Olaf Lotze-Leoni's lead and got one interesting introduction into these arts.

03/27/2010 Jo- and Referee Seminar

A Jojutsu seminar and an official Koshiki Karatedo referee seminar took place at the 03/27 in the Shindokai Dojo. Some participants could acquire her national licence and confirm the international licence again.

12/19/2009 Visit from Italy and Dan training

Sensei Dr. Danilo Russo went to the Shindo-Dojo for a establishing contacts between the Italian karate association and the EKKU. He presented Shihan Olaf a gift which confirmed the beginning of a cooperation. Sensei Danilo also took part in the Dan training. Kata, Kata Bunkai and Koshiki Kumite, were deepened. A beautiful conclusion of the karate year 2009. :-)

12/06/2009 Dan grading on the IMAF Federal Central Seminar

On the IMAF Federal Central Seminar in Freiburg Sandra Leoni has passed the examination for the 1st Dan in Bo Jutsu and the 4th clase in Combat Arnis. Olaf Lotze-Leoni has passed the examination to the 4th Dan Bo jutsu. Congratulations!

 

10/30-11/01/2009 European Invitation Seminar and Euro-Cup Of Koshiki Karatedo

It was a long, exhausting and successful weekend. So Shihan Masayuki Hisataka, 9. Dan, Founder of Koshiki Karatedo and Headmaster of Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo, went to Germany on invitationof the SKKD.
On Friday evening and Saturday the European invitation seminar took place. Hanshi Histaka communicated for bases for Kata, Shiai and the application of the Kata (Bunkai). Participants from Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Great Britain and Italy were represented. At the end of the seminar a special honour with the personal lending of the Dan-graduation by Hanshi Hisataka took place among others for the Shindokas Niklas Thileking and Thomas Lange.
On Sunday the SKKD organized the euro cup 2009 of the Koshiki Karatedo under the patronage of Hanshi Hisataka. The participants have tested themselves in Kata, Kata Bunkai and Shiai at a European level. The Shindoka also could show successes here. The results can be found on the web presence of the SKKD.
Written like already entrance: A long, exhausting but successful weekend. Thank you for this experience at Hanshi Hisataka, Shihan Olaf Lotze-Leoni and all organizers of SKKD. A choice of pictures ...

10/12/2009 Shodan Examinations in the Shindo Dojo

Niklas Thielking and Thomas Lange have passed the examination to the 1st Dan Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo and to the 1st Dan Koshiki Karatedo at the 10/10/2009. Congratulations for this performance.

9/14/2009 Back from Japan

In the context of his participation at the Koshiki Karatedo World Cup 2009 Olaf Lotze-Leoni made a trip to Tokyo. Some impressions:

1/31/2009 Successfully on the DAKO/IMAF seminar

On the DAKO/IMAF federal central seminar in Billerbeck passed Olaf Lotze-Leoni the examination to the 2. Dan Tonfa jutsu, as well as Sandra Leoni to the 1. Kyu Bo jutsu and the 6. clase in the Combat Arnis. Congratulations.

1/04/2009 Visit in Hong Kong

At the turn of the year Shihan Olaf and Sensei Sandra visited Hong Kong. On the programme the visits were in the Kenshikai Dojo and of course of master Lee.

12/06/2008 New graduations in the Combat Arnis

In the context of the annual end seminar Olaf Lotze passed the examination to the 5th Antas in the Combat Arnis and Oliver Thielking passed the examination to the 3rd Antas in the Combat Arnis. Grandmaster H.D. Rauscher, 9th Antas Combat Arnis, examined Olaf and Oliver. Congratulations.

10/05/2008 Olaf Lotze-Leoni receives the 1st Dan Kama Jutsu

During the Budo Union Central Seminar of the IMAF in Cottbus Olaf Lotze-Leoni passed the examination to the 1st Dan Kama Jutsu. Examiner was Hanshi Hans Dieter Rauscher. The Kama is a Japanese sickle which had her origin in the agriculture. We congratulate Olaf on this success.

05/10-11/2008 The Kenkokahn is successful again at the start

The Kenkokahn Dragons from the Shindo Dojo took part again on the Dragon Boat Regatta at Whitsun on the Maschsee with fun and success. On Saturday they qualified directly for the A semi-final and on Sunday they ranked 1st with a terrific running in the small A final. With that they came in the completely regatta of the fun fun teams on the 8th place of 42 participating boats. Congratulations! :-)

05/03-04/2008 Shorinjiryu Kenkokan- & Koshiki Karate seminar in brilliant sunshine

A seminar took place for Karatekas at the weekend. The SKKD has organzied it, referee was Shihan Olaf Lotze-Leoni, 6th Dan. Originally it should be organized in the hall but by the fine weather arose the possibility to experience the training in the free nature. A small challenge had already to be exercised instead of on the straight hall ground on an uneven meadow. The skill and the balance of every student was demanded here. But it has mastered everyone after a short settling-in period. The seminar contents enclosed all topics: Kata, Kumite, Bukiho, Koshiki training and arbitrator education. A joyful surprise was, this has grilled parents on Sunday noon for the seminar participants. Thanks for it.
At the end of the weekend the résumé: Studied much, made physically and sun-tanned :-)

04/23/2008 Shindo shows Iaido&Karate on the occasion of Japan-weeks The town twinning between Hanover and Hiroshima is 25 years old. On the occasion a large program was established to celebrate this event. In the line of this program Olaf Lotze has performed with his students the martial arts Iaido & Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo to the Sakura 2008 and at the Hanover Congress Center. Because of bad weather Sakura 2008 had to took place unfortunately at the Peter Petersen school.

04/05/2008 Successfully Dan examination of the Shorinjiryu Kenkokan and Koshiki Karatedo On Saturday Uwe Anders and Lisa Anders have passed succesful their examination to the 2nd Dan (Nidan) and to the 1st Dan. Congratulations.

04/03/2008 Athletes-honor 2007 of the city Hanover for the youth Once in the year the city Hanover honors the youth for the very good sporting performances of the last year. Mayor Stephan Weil thanked at the young and at the coaches. In this year the youth of the Shindo Dojo was present, they have proved their performances on the 5th German Championship: Niklas Thielking, Sophia Thielking, Niklas Frühling, Philipp Kittel, Dennis Michailovski, Felix Flick und Maximilian Stüven und Olaf Lotze-Leoni as coach.
Congratulation.

03/29/2008 Honor for Olaf Lotze-Leoni by the TSV 03 Sievershausen On the occasion of the decennial existence of the branch Karate in the Sportsclub TSV 03 Sievershausen Olaf Lotze-Leoni was honored for the development and support of the branch with the Silver Badge of Honor. The outgoing president Werner Guder and the new president Kai Lieke nahmen have carried out the honor on the annual general meeting of the TSV.

03/29/2008 Successful Dan examination of Aikido On Saturday Michael Kladny has successfully passed the examination to the 2nd Dan (Nidan) of Aikido. Congratulations.

03/10/2008 Timetable change from April 2008 On Thursdays starting from April the Karate training is extended. After the training of 18:00 clock until 19:00 clock it goes on smoothly with an hour Koshiki Karate training of 19:00 clock until 20:00 clock. Of 20:00 clock until 22:00 clock Aikido free training under the leading from Gerd Kittel, 2nd Dan and Michael Kladny, 1st Dan, takes place.

02/24/2008 Successfully IMAF-seminar for the Iaidoka Anneliese Weber has passed the examination to the 1st Dan Iaido at the IMAF-seminar in Cottbus before one's very eyes from H.D. Rauscher, 7th Dan Iaido, and also Matthias Borchert to the 1st Kyu and Simon Berendemühl to the 8th Kyu. Congratulations.

02/22/2008 Koshiki Karatedo rule book 2008 The official rule book for the Koshiki Karatedo competition is available again. The revised edition contains the actual rules of the Koshiki Karatedo competition for Kata, Kata Bunkai Kumite and Shiai, and also analysis tables and forms for the organisation of the Koshiki Karatedo competitions.
Attention! Description and book are in German only.

A better description is to find here. Order by phone or by contact form is possible.

01/25/2008 Athletes-honor of the city Hanover Three Karatekas of SKKD were honoured by the city of Hanover at the 01/24/08 in the new town hall for their performances at the Koshiki Karatedo championships in Hanover and Montreal last year: Sandra Leoni, Claudia Rathmann and Jan Kittel. Mayor Stephan Weil carried out the honour.
They reached in the national competitions 1st places and in August 2007 for the World Cup 3rd places in the Shiai and Bunkai Kumite.

01/13/2008 Shihan Olaf Lotze-Leoni again president of the SKKDAt the yesterday's yearly-general meeting of the Shorinjiryu Kenkokan and Koshiki Karatedo Germany Shihan Olaf Lotze-Leoni reported about the activities from the last year how the 5th German Championship, the World Championship, demonstrations and different seminars.
The committee was released. Following the members have chosen again Olaf Lotze-Leoni to the president of the SKKD. Furthermore were chosen as vice president Jan Kittel, as technical director Sandra Leoni, as treasurer Ines Sobotta, as secretary Carina Sobotta, as youth instructor Ulrike Reddemann and as cash auditor Jens Krause.
Following Olaf Lotze-Leoni reported about the planned activities for 2008. Highlights will be the Europe seminar with Shihan Hiroshi Hisataka and the 6th German Championship.

12/15/2007 Olaf and Sandra are married

Olaf and Sandra have tied the knot for life. At 10:20 a.m. both have given himself the Yes word into the Herrenhausen Gardens. The bride and bridegroom was deeply moved as it in the glass foyer of the gallery of relatives, friends and Shindokas with approval was received. The long row of the well-wishers did not leave both any time to breathing. The strain could die down a little only at the following champagne reception.
We congratulate Sandra & Olaf on this step from a whole heart and wish all best for the future.

12/09/2007 Successful gradings for Olaf Lotze and Oliver Thielkinstrong>
At a seminar in Freiburg on the annual seminar of the DAKO/IMAF Oliver Thielking had passed the examination to the 2nd Antas Combat Arnis and Olaf Lotze had passed the examination to the 3rd Dan Bo jutsu. Both were checked of grandmaster H.D. Rauscher. Congratulations.

10/14/2007 4th Dan Iaido for Olaf Lotze
At the world seminar of the Kokusai Budoin (IMAF) at the German Moers, Olaf Lotze took the examination to the 4th Dan under the strict eyes of Hanshi Keiji Tose. Congratulations.

09/22/2007 Shindo children at the Childrens Budo championships in 2007 with fun and success
This year's Childrens Budo Championship took place at the weekend. The children of the Shindo-Dojo and the TSV 03 Sievershausen had applied to step into the competition around Kata and Kumite. The altogether 25 participants were very nervous of course, for the most it was the first time that they had to show their knowledge outside the training.

08/21/2007 Triumphes for team Germany in Montreal

We were successfully !!!!!!!
3rd place Women Shiai Cruiser Weight - Claudia Rathmann
3rd place Women Team-Shiai - International Team Germany-Algeria
3rd place Bunkai Kumite Claudia Rathmann, Sandra Leoni, Jan Kittel
4th place Kata Women - Sandra Leoni

Congratulations!
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08/14/2007 The German team of the World Cup 2007
The World Cups take place in the Koshiki Karatedo in the Canadian Montreal on August 18th and 19th. Many nations will take part in these competitions. For weeks the German team has exercised Kata, Shiai and Kata Bunkai Kumite on this championship. The nervousness is increasing now few days before the start of competition, too. We wish our team much success, luck and fun. V.l. Dieter Franke, Claudia Rathmann, Sensei Jan Kittel, Shihan Olaf Lotze, Sensei Sandra Leoni and Jens Krause; Rest soon ...