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2014 Vol. 6www.pollets.com.au

IN THIS ISSUE:Fight and Tournament newsInterview with a Grand MasterBathurst 10th AnniversaryOur latest Black BeltsNew Dojos OpeningDemo DaysECW Fight NightOrange Dojo ExpandingISKA World CupPollet’s Club TournamentWKF Brazil 2014New Package DealsPresentation Night

Address from Hanshi Ian PolletAn instructor will always be proud when his students become instructors. They become true Black Belts when they become people of service. They learn to understand the true meaning of ‘Patience, Practise, Perfect’.

Hanshi Ian Pollet

NEW Hanshi Ian Pollet Schedule:You can now train under the watchful eye of Hanshi Ian Pollet as he will

now teach one week in Bathurst, then one week in Sydney. Orange and

Dubbo will see Hanshi more regularly on either Fridays or Saturdays.

POLLET’S OPEN TWO NEW CENTRES IN NEWCASTLE AND CASTLE HILLYour family is your greatest asset. At Pollet’s Martial Arts we pride ourselves on empowering families and individuals with the skills to protect. Our two new centres are family based dojos where you will feel exactly that: “Part of the family”.

Saturday 6th September9.30am - 4pmcastle hill:Saturday 16th August

9.30am - 4pmnewcastle:

January1 New Year’s Day6 Dojo’s reopen Full Time18-19 Hanshi Boot Camp Bathurst26 Australia Day27 Australia Day P/H29 School Term 1 Begins February15 Karate Brown/Black Belt Grading23 ISKA and ISJA Western Nationals Bathurst

March6 Kempo Jiu Jitsu/Grading Granville and Penrith8 Kempo Jiu Jitsu/Grading Bathurst/Orange/Dubbo21 Muay Thai Grading Dubbo 24 Muay Thai Grading Orange25 Muay Thai Grading Bathurst26 Muay Thai Grading Penrith27 Muay Thai Grading Granville28 War on the North Shore Muay Thai & MMA fights29 ISKA Presentation Night30 Paul Zadro ISKA NSW OPEN 31 Karate Colour Belt Grading Orange

April1 Karate Colour Belt Grading Bathurst2 Karate Colour Belt Grading Penrith3 Karate Colour Belt Grading Granville4 Karate Colour Belt Grading Dubbo10 Grand Master Nakamoto 2hr Seminar Granville 11 Grand Master Nakamoto 2 hour Seminar Bathurst 12 Grand Master Nakamoto 2 hr Seminar Orange13 Grand Master Nakamoto 4 hour Kata and Weapons Seminar Dubbo (Sunday)14 Grand Master Nakamoto 2 hour Seminar Orange Brown/Black Belts15 Grand Master Nakamoto 2 hour Seminar Bathurst Brown/Black Belts16 Grand Master Nakamoto 2 hour Seminar Penrith 17 Grand Master Nakamoto 4 hour Kata and Weapons Seminar Granville 14-25 School Holidays incl Easter Long Weekend 18-21 25 Anzac Day28 School Term 2 Begins

May11 Mother’s Day25 ISKA Sydney City Open31 VIP Bathurst Dojo 10 Year Anniversary Fun Day

June7 Pollet’s NSW Club Tournament9 Queen’s Birthday13 Muay Thai Grading Dubbo16 Muay Thai Grading Orange17 Muay Thai Grading Bathurst18 Muay Thai Grading Penrith19 Muay Thai Grading Granville21 Muay Thai & MMA Fights Picton26 Karate Colour Belt Grading Forbes 28 Kobujutsu Grading Bathurst

July1-11 School Holidays14 School Term 3 Begins20 ISKA Winter Nationals25 Colour Belt Grading Dubbo26 Brown/Black Belt Grading Bathurst28 Karate Colour Belt Grading Orange29 Karate Colour Belt Grading Bathurst30 Karate Colour Belt Grading Penrith31 Karate Colour Belt Grading Granville

August6 Kempo Jiu Jitsu Grading Penrith7 Kempo Jiu Jitsu Grading Granville9 Kempo Jiu Jitsu Grading Bathurst/Orange/Dubbo 16 Pollet’s Newcastle Grand Opening24 ISKA Valley Open 30-31 Penrith Show DemonstrationGrand Master Toddy Australian Tour Dates TBA September1 Father’s Day 6 Hardnock Promotions MMA Fight night6 Pollet’s Castle Hill Grand Opening14 All Saints Spring Fair Demonstration15 Muay Thai Grading Orange16 Muay Thai Grading Bathurst17 Muay Thai Grading Penrith18 Muay Thai Grading Granville19 Muay Thai Grading Dubbo21 ISKA Country Championship Singleton22-30 School Holidays

October2-6 School Holidays6 Labour Day7 School Term 4 Begins 17/18/19 ISKA WORLD CUP Liverpool 24 Karate Colour Belt Grading Dubbo27 Karate Colour Belt Grading Orange28 Karate Colour Belt Grading Bathurst29 Karate Colour Belt Grading Penrith30 Karate Colour Belt Grading Granville31 Kobujutsu Grading Bathurst / Halloween November8 Pollet’s National Club Tournament14- 27 WKO Brazil Tour 30 ISKA Australasian Titles December3 Kempo Jiu Jitsu Grading Penrith 4 Kempo Jiu Jitsu Grading Granville6 Kempo Jiu Jitsu Grading Bathurst/Orange/Dubbo 13 Brown/Black Belt Grading Bathurst 20 Presentation Evening25 Christmas Day26 Boxing Day27-3rd Dojo Holidays Reopen Full time 5th January

Pollet’s 2014 Yearly Planner

Pollet’s Tournaments

Karate gradings

Jiu Jitsu gradings

Muay Thai gradings

ISKA Tournaments

Master Nakamoto Seminar

Grand Master Toddy Australian Tour

Weapons gradings

Tournament & Fight News:

What a great start to the year with the ISKA & ISJA Western Nationals held recently. With over 200 competitors from across 30 different martial arts schools, it was wonderful to see so many talented people gathering in one place. It is truly great to see the spirit of budo still alive.

I would personally like to extend my gratitude to the ISKA President Mr Paul Zadro, Mr Kip Stavrou, Mr Larry Papadopoulas, Mr Fari Salievski my staff and Black belts, the Judges, Referees, table officials, admin support, canteen and equipment shop helpers, first aid officers, all the parents, but most importantly, all the competitors for making this tournament a success.

Congratulations to all Pollet’s National Team Mem-bers for accumulating the most points throughout the competition and receiving first place for the day.

A special talented little ISKA competitor did not make it to the tournament on Sunday as she was tragically killed when a tree fell on her last week at her school in Sydney, she was only 8 years old. This tournament was dedicated to her, and we would like to thank everyone for paying their respects during

the minute silence held before the commencement of the competition.

“The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water, but to walk on the earth” - Chinese Proverb. Hanshi Ian Pollet.

ISKA & ISJAWestern Nationals

ISKA NSW Open: Pollet’s National Team competing from Pollet’s Gold Coast, Pollet’s Penrith, Pollet’s Granville, Pollet’s Bathurst, and Pollet’s Orange put on fantastic performances throughout the day bringing home over 50 first placings in karate and Jiu Jitsu events and several second and third placings. All students that competed did an outstanding job representing their schools. Congratulations to the competitors and a big thank you to Hanshi Ian Pollet, Kyoshi Ben Pollet, Shihan Craig Morrison, Shihan Danny Crouch, Sensei Colin Van Esson, Sensei’s Lloyd and Jade Thomson, Maryanne Morrison and all the parents and helpers on the Koshiki ring.

Bathurst girls Claire Todd and Jess Doueihi fought at the ‘War on the North Shore Fight Night#24’. Both girls did their best against well seasoned opponents but were unlucky not to come away with the wins on the points score.

The ISKA Presentation Night was recently held and a big congratulations to Sensei Angelique who was awarded Female Instructor of the year, this was a very deserving award to Sensei Angelique for all of her hard work and dedication to the organisation. Also congratulations to Penrith students Daniel, Corey, and Jayden Brown receiving first place for 2013 for their events, Bathurst students Giamia Radice and Amanda Doueihi receiving first placings in their divisions, Orange student Nikita Corby also receiving first placing in her division and Sempai Ben Morrison receiving top ranking placings in his divisions throughout the 2013 Competition year.

ISKA NSW Open and more amazing results!

Grand Master Kiichi NakamotoHanshi Ian Pollet had the pleasure of hosting his personal instructor, the legendary Okinawan Samurai Grand Master Nakamoto and his Grandson Sensei Takuma Higashi throughout their Australian Tour in April. Hanshi Ian Pollet has been travelling to Okinawa, Japan to train with Grand Master Nakamoto since 2008, and was promoted to the Australian President for the World Okinawa Kan Karate and Kobudo Association and his 8th Degree in Goju Karate and Kobujutsu.

The Grand Masters knowledge, wisdom and most importantly samurai spirit are truly spectacular and students have been honoured to have had the opportunity to train with him. Grand Master Nakamoto visited Pollet’s Martial Arts Centre full-time dojos Granville, Penrith, Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo throughout his April tour.

Pollet’s National Team returned from the World Goju Ryu Karate Championships in South Africa in September, and Grand Master Nakamoto was extremely proud of the Australian Team bringing home Gold, Silver and Bronze. Hanshi Ian Pollet won the Gold Medal for the team in his kumite and the team then placed equal 6th from over 30 countries in attendance. This year, students are preparing for 3 major championships, WKF Karate Premier League in Okinawa in August, ISKA World Cup in October and WKO World Championships in Brazil in November.

Hanshi Grand Master Nakamoto Portfolio:Grand Master Hanshi Nakamoto is one of the first Okinawan’s to be recognized as 10th Degree Karate Master by the Japanese Government, and was one of the last formal personal students of Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Gojuryu Karate. He is revered as one of the finest weapons and karate Grand Masters in Okinawa.

• He is a direct descendant of the great Uhugusuku Samurai Family, the personal bodyguards of the Okinawa Kings and in charge of security for the Shuri Castle

• He was a personal student of the great Kina, Shosei Weapons Grand Master, the successor to the Uhugusuku Samurai Family Weaponry System

• He was a personal student of Chojun Miyagi, founder of Goju Ryu Karate

• 10th Degree Grand Master of Ryukyu Kobujutsu Weaponry

• 10th Degree Grand Master, Goju Ryu Karate

• 10th Degree Karate-Do, All Japan Dojo Federation

• Laido Grand Master (Samurai sword)

• President of the “Ryukyu Dento Kobujutsu Hozon Budo Kyokai”, Ryukyu Weapons Society

• President of the Okinawa-Kan

• Owner of 40 Martial Art schools from Okinawa to mainland Japan

AN INTERVIEW WITH A TRUE MASTER:Grand Master Nakamoto was interviewed in Granville by his grandson Takuma Higashi and here are some statements, questions and responses for you:

Question: Coming from a Samurai family, how early did you start martial arts training and who were your Sensei’s:

Answer: At 5 years of age, I trained Budo and Chinese Kempo. I then trained with my teacher Chojun Miyagi Sensei, and after the passing of Chojun Sensei, I searched Okinawa and mainland Japan for the best karate teacher and was then taught by Sensei Kina and Sensei Kyann until the end of Sensei’s lives and the subjects studied were karate and kobudo.

Question: From your experience from training with the original Masters of karate, has the standard of technique lapsed or progressed from the original teachings:

Answer: Karate has improved and progressed because now we think, share and train together to share knowledge with one another. Before, Masters would die earlier because of excessive training and now masters are more scientific and combine their skills and become closer to the art form on homeland Okinawa.

Question: How do you feel about martial arts transitioning into the professional world through full-time businesses:

Answer: In the past there was a lot of fear about the two arts karate and kobudo, but now with the growth of martial arts it has become more open and accepted in society. I am happy with this transition because now people can do what they love and perfect their skills.

Question: Is there anything further you would like to say:

Answer: ‘At this time, President Ian Pollet has planned a meaningful seminar, and it is truly beneficial that it is being held this time. I pay my heartfelt respect and gratitude to Hanshi Ian Pollet all concerned Sensei’s from his Australian Dojo’s who are always endeavouring for the promotion and development of traditional karate’.

Pollet’s Bathurst Celebrated it’s 10 Year Anniversary in May

We are Black Belts of PKAin pursuit of Black Belt excellence.

We have passed the test ofcourage, now we walk the

path of long past Masters.

We are bound by duty, honour,loyalty and integrity.

Together we stand here in honesty, with warmth in

our hearts, friends for life.

Dreams have been achieved through hard work, dedication and loyalty. These new Black Belts will now begin a new path following in the footsteps of long past Masters. Hanshi would like to personally congratulate:

Chris MckeigNick OwensKelemani & Holly Lee OtutahaLeanne HamiltonJake SouthwellJames BorlandConnor MatthewsNicole Matthews

He would also like to congratulate the Brown Belts being promoted to their next grade. Keep your focus and strong will progressing forward.“The quieter you become, the more you can hear”

Congratulations Shihan Danny

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Your family is your greatest asset. At Pollet’s Martial Arts we pride ourselves on empowering families and individuals with the skills to protect. Our two new centres are family based dojos where you will feel exactly that: “Part of the family”. Come along and see what our amazing new Dojos have to offer.

Address: 44 Park Ave, Adamstown Phone 4952 2444

Saturday 16th August9.30am - 4pmnewcastle:

• MMA Cage• Boxing Ring• Cardio & Weights Equipment• Martial Arts Supplies• Kids Play Area• Kids Classes from 2 years

CONGRATULATIONS Sensei Lloyd

come and join inthe celebrations!

Saturday 16th August9.30am - 4pm

• MMA Cage• Boxing Ring• Cardio & Weights Equipment• Martial Arts Supplies• Kids Play Area• Kids Classes from 2 years

CONGRATULATIONS Sensei Lloyd

come and join inthe celebrations!

come and join inthe celebrations!

• MMA Cage• Boxing Ring• Cardio & Weights Equipment

• Martial Arts Supplies• Sauna• Kids Classes from 2 years

Address: 30/5 Salisbury Rd, Castle Hill Phone 8677 8289

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Saturday 6th September9.30am - 4pmcastle hill:

Saturday 30th &Sunday 31st August

JOIN THE

Pollet’s DEMO

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Pollet’s DEMO11.00am to 11.45am Saturday

2.30pm to 2.45pm on Saturday

12pm to 12.30pm Sunday

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DOJO!

Come along and supportLachlan Frankland - Middleweight Title

Chris McKeig, Brad Colley, Chris Dobrow, Lance Prichard plus our ladies Angelique Pollet,

Jess Doueihi and Claire Todd

Pollet’s Orange is EXPANDINGand adding in a boxing ring and a sauna alongside their

MMA Cage and Cardio equipment!

Pollet’s Orange has started to renovate, doubling our size!!With this expansion comes a full size boxing ring, a sauna, martial arts equipment area and a fighters training area to prepare our champions. Our gym is taking a full revamp with increased strength and cardio equipment too. The MMA

superstore will be a massive new space with great new product ranges as well as our existing Pollet’s gear.

The staff and members are making a huge effort and we appreciate your tolerance while our dojo takes on the great new transformations. We are focused on bringing great things to the Orange dojo and creating champions

in 2014/2015.

Visit Pollet’s Orange Facebook page to see updates on what developments are taking place!

Karate/Kata/Weapons/Koshiki/Point Fighting/ Jiu Jitsu/Muay Thai Sparring Night

ALL DIVISIONS 9am-3.30PMMUAY THAI FROM 5PM

8TH NOVEMBER 2014

Forms available online at www.Pollet’s.com.au, at any Pollet’s Martial Arts Centre or by calling Reema from RSAJ Secretarial Services on 02 6331 8766.

45 Mitre Street, Bathurst, NSW.Phone: 6334 2286www.Pollet’s.com.au

GRAND CHAMPION PRIZES:

$200 best Muay Thai Fight

$200 best Koshiki Fight

$150 best KataHanshi

Little Tiger Events:(From 3yrs)

Every tiger receives a medal

The Tournament Cup will be awarded to the highest point scoring Dojo!

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Dates: 14th - 27th November (3 nights Chile - 8 nights Brazil)Includes: Flights, airport transfers, accommodation, breakfast daily plus travel insurance.There are options for single, twin, triple and quad share also should there be a few of you

travelling together. First deposit $500 per person due asap to lock in your seat.

(Additional expenses, tournament entry, seminar with Anderson Silva or Wanderlei Silva, and possible day trip to Rio if required est $500 for all additional options)

14th November 2014International FlightDepart: Sydney 0930Arrive: Santiago 1135*Flights above are flying with Lan Airlines

Transfer from Santiago Airport to HotelAccommodation – Santiago3 Nights at Plaza San Francisco - Santiago

15th November 2014Tour- Santiago½ Day Santiago TourStarts: 1000 at your hotelEnds: 1500 at your hotel

17th November 2014Transfer from hotel to Santiago airportInternational Flight

Depart: Santiago 0825Arrive: Sao Paulo (Guarulhos Airport) 1320*Flights above are flying with Tam Airlines

Depart: Sao Paulo (Guarulhos Airport) 1515

Arrive: Curitiba 1623*Flights above are flying with Lan Airlines

Transfer from Curitiba Airport to Curitiba Hotel

Accommodation-Curitiba8 Nights at Lancaster Hotel Curitiba

25th November 2014TransferTransfer from Curitiba Hotel to Curitiba AirportInternational Flight

Depart: Curitiba 1225Arrive: Sao Paulo 1340*Flights above are flying with Tam Airlines

Depart: Sao Paulo 1715Arrive: Santiago 2035

Depart: Santiago 2320

27th November 2014Arrive: Sydney 0740*Flights above are flying with Lan Airlines

The 8th World ChampionshipsCuritiba, Paraná BRAZILNovember 21-23, 2014

http://www.worldkarateorganization.com/tournaments.html

Anyone is welcome to join the tour for a holiday, including trips through the rain forest and beach parties for the whole family! For those wishing to become part of the WKO Australian Team and compete in the 8th

WKO World Championships need to contact Hanshi Ian Pollet. Divisions from 5 years and under right through to Grand Masters. Divisions include Traditional Kata, Kobudo Divisons Short Weapons and

Long Weapons, Kumite and Team Kumite.

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Saturday 20th December 2014 BATHURST PANTHERS

Call Event Manager Reema Doueihi from RSAJ Secretarial Services on:

6331 8766

Entry videos of

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Dress: Black TieTime: 6.30pm for 7pmCost: $75 per adult$45 per child (under 12)Under 5’s FREERSVP: 12TH DECEMBER 2014

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“Martial Arts is not a one day affair, it is a lifetime commitment, a lifetime study. It is a way of life” - Hanshi Ian Pollet

8 Full Time Centres: Bathurst45 Mitre Street NSW (02) 6334 2286

OrangeUpstairs Orange ArcadeNSW (02) 6363 1900

Dubbo106 Erskine StreetNSW (02) 6885 1175

Penrith6/69 York Road NSW (02) 4731 6555

Granville143 Parramatta RoadNSW (02) 9637 1118

Adamstown44 Park Avenue NSW (02) 4952 2444

Castle Hill 30/5 Salisbury Rd NSW (02) 8677 8289

Gold Coast11/28 Expo Court Ashmore QLD 0403 009 555

8 Part Time Centres: Forbes 0419 467 656

Eugowra 0419 467 656

Mullion Creek 0408 607 612

Cudal (02) 6363 1900

Molong (02) 6363 1900

Nyngan (02) 6885 1175

Blayney 0408 607 612

Grenfell 0402 717 930

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