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My big DI Project

Posted on May 31st, 2012 in DI, IT, School  and tagged BIG PROJECT, DI, IT, KARATE

My website link–>      http://kyokushinspiritdi9project.webs.com/

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Digital Immersion Year End  BIG Project

This year we have explored the technical side of the Internet by learning about HTML. We practiced becoming effective researchers by discovering how to craft the perfect Google search to return exactly the information we wanted. And, we considered our “Digital Tattoo” — the information about ourselves that we put online that help others form an opinion about who we are.

To finish the year, you will be asked to create something BIG: a final project that lives on the Internet and demonstrates your understanding of the power of networks.

Step 1: Think
Think about “Caine’s Arcade”: Caine had an idea and made it happen. But, how do we know about his story? What role did social media play in sharing and spreading his story? What tools were used? If you had an idea, how could you use the power of the social web to get the word out?

Step 2: Plan
Your final assignment is to create something with technology that makes a connection with the world. Explore an idea or a passion and connect with an audience. Your project might be a hand coded HTML website, a Facebook page with a purpose, or a mobile app — it can take any form, but it must invite interactivity and you must demonstrate engagement with an audience.

Step 3: Proposal — Due May 1, 2012
Complete the “Big Project Proposal” form (link will be posted on Edmodo) prior to May 1st. Your proposal will summarize your idea and your plan for building it.

Step 4: Critique — Due May 23, 2012
This project is meant to be a culminating activity. As such, it should challenge and test you. So that all your effort is recognized, you will be responsible for developing a component of the marking criteria. Prior to May 23rd, you must submit the criteria by which you think your project should be judged.

Step 5: Present — Beginning May 31, 2012
A summary of your completed project will be presented in class. The presentation will be a component of your overall project mark.

Digital Immersion Year End  BIG Project

1. What is the title of your project? Should be something short and snappy that generates interest and engagement.

-Kyokushin Spirit

2. Describe your project. How does it connect to an audience? How will you demonstrate interactivity and community engagement? Please be specific and provide details and examples.

-I am thinking to put together a proper way of spreading the  facts of a traditional martial arts. I will make a web site for this project. I can spread this idea throughout the karate community.

3. What format is your project? (Mobile app, video channel, website, etc.)

-A website.

4. What is your timeline for completing your project? Think about the finished project you have described above. How will you arrive at a completed project? Create a timeline breaking down the steps you need to take to make your idea happen. Include realistic completion dates for each stage.

-Finish research before tuesday
-Put them together on wednesday

NOTES
What is Kyokushin Karate: Kyokushin means the ultimate truth and Karate means the Empty Hand, it’s reputation is known throughout the Martial Arts World as the strongest karate. It was founded in 1953 by the late Grand Master Sosai Mas Oyama. Kyokushin Karate requires agonizing training, conditioning and realistic contact while sparring. After all these years, it still remains very traditional. The Kyokushin Headquarters, presently directed by Kancho Shokei Matsui, is located in Tokyo, Japan. The International Karate Organization (IKO) Kyokushin-kaikan has grown to become one of the largest karate organizations in the world. IKO is directed by Kancho Shokei Matsui, Mas Oyama’s named successor and protégé. Kancho Matsui has fought the infamous 100-Man Kumite (Series of 100 fights) and has won the World Karate Tournament and the All Japan Tournament twice.

Dojo kun(Oath):Dojo Oath or Dojo Kun was written by the founder of Kyokushin Karate, Mas Oyama. Kyokushin Karate is a Martial Art, a BUDO. Without truly understanding the philosophy, a student never reaches his or her full potential. The Dojo Kun is the foundation for fulfilling the true Kyokushin Spirit. The Dojo Kun was written by Kyokushin’s founder Sosai Mas Oyama.

Dojo Oath 1
We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm unshaking spirit.
Our goal is to train both our physical body, as well as our spiritual being. Our primary goal is to improve our spirit with daily practice and discipline. When acquiring a new technique, it is to be done with grace and integrity.

Dojo Oath 2
We will pursue the true meaning of the Martial Way, so that in time, our senses may be alert.
The essence of the Martial Way lies within the Art of Combat. Through training, we learn to anticipate our opponents move-ments and control the outcome of a fight. Over time, our senses sharpen, making us aware of our surroundings.

Dojo Oath 3
With true vigor, we will seek to cultivate
a spirit of self denial.
We all know that we are prone to bad habits. We often give into these desires, even though we instinctively know that the long term outcome will be negative. Through training, we nurture our spirit to control our weaknesses and develop a spirit of self denial.

Dojo Oath 4
We will observe the rules of courtesy,
respect our superiors, and refrain from violence.
The techniques we learn in class must be mastered with courtesy. That is we are to be courteous inside and outside the Dojo. Treat people the way you expect to be treated, respect your elders, and use violence only as a last resort.

Dojo Oath 5
We will follow our religious principles,
and never forget the true virtue of humility.
Through training, we learn to be humble and we never forget the challenges we faced as beginners. We must always remember that our dedication to training, could not have been possible without the support of our family, friends, team mates, instructors, and society.

Dojo Oath 6
We will look upwards to wisdom and strength,
not seeking other desires.
The authority granted to higher belts, does not come from their physical strength but from the wisdom that they have gained through their training. They understand their strength and do not abuse this power. Sosai’s quote: “Power without Justice is Violence. Justice without Power is Meaningless.” is one way to sum up this principle. We must acquire both wisdom and strength.

Dojo Oath 7
All our lives, through the discipine of karate,
we will seek to fulfill the true meaning of the Kyokushin Way.
Kyokushin Way is directly connected to “OSU”. The word consists of two Japanese characters: “O” and “SU”. The first word means “To push oneself”. The second one means “Perseverance”. OSU is the essence of Kyokushin Karate. A lifetime commitment is required to fulfill the true meaning of Kyokushin Way. Osu!

The Master of Kyokushin Karate trained,
taught and lived by the following eleven mottoes.
Why do we train? How should one live? What is the ultimate
goal in your life? You might find a clue to them.

Following the Martial Way is like scaling a cliff – continue upwards without rest. It demands absolute and unfaltering devotion to the task at hand.

The Martial Way
begins and ends with courtesy. Therefore, be properly and genuinely courteous at all times.

Even for the Martial Artist, the place of money cannot be ignored. Yet one should be careful never to become attached to it.

Strive to seize the initiative in all things,
all the time guarding against actions
stemming from selfish animosity  or thoughtlessness.

The Martial Way begins with one thousand days and is mastered after ten thousand days of training.

The Martial Way is centered in posture.
Strive to maintain correct posture at all times.

In the Martial Arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your action as an opportunity to improve.

The nature and purpose of the Martial Way is universal. All selfish desires should be roasted in the tempering fires of hard training.

The Martial Arts begins with a point and ends in a circle. Straight lines stem from this principle.

The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized
through experience. Knowing this, learn never to
fear its demands.

Always remember:
In the Martial Arts the rewards of a confident
and grateful heart are truly abundant.

10 physical & mental factors to Victory for International fighters of Kyokushin.
If you watch a one-day martial arts competition, it might look very showy at first glance. But there are literally hundreds of hours spent by each fighter to prepare for a competition. What it takes to be successful in a tough contact tournament such as Kyokushin consists of many different factors. They might involve much more than what you can imagine.  Kyokushin Karate is not just about physical fighting it also gets into fighter’s characters. These 10 factors introduced below must be seriously considered if one wants to make a successful international fighting career. VKK fighters who attend the Sunday Fight Class are serious enough to keep them in mind.

Diligence

Time is changing. Technology is evolving. In  Kyokushin, techniques to be used in tournament fighting are developing. New training methods to effectively improve physical abilities are constantly discovered. What it takes for a fighter to keep him or herself updated to the latest information is to keep their eyes open and to keep studying. The ability of “research and development” is the only way to stay with the fast changing Kyokushin fighting techniques.

Toughness

Kyokushin Karate is one of the few Martial Arts in which a fighter wears very minimal protective gear. Thus, toughening all contact parts of the body is essential for a Kyokushin competitor and student. The most frequently used body parts for offensive techniques are knuckles, elbows shins and insteps. A fighter usually toughens them by kicking and punching a dense and compact sand bag over and over, like a Samurai warrior grinds his precious sword every single night.

Courage

Competing in a contact karate event is painful. Sparring everyday and weightlifting everyday are painful. Sacrificing quality time with friends for training is painful. We, as human beings, do not like the word “pain”.  But you realize life is full of it. It takes a great amount of courage to squarely face life’s hardships. Kyokushin events build up competitors’ fighting spirit not just against physical pain also against obstacles that they will face in their life.

Obedience

An athlete must analyze themselves by receiving objective opinions from a coach in order to  become a better player or a fighter. Sometimes, severe criticism might be expressed. If he or she is obedient enough and trust their coach, they can successfully eliminate their weaknesses. Obedience, loyalty and trust towrds a club and a coach are a must to improve individual techniques and physical ability in any sports, and Kyokushin is no exception.

Technique

The IKO rules leave fighters ample room for improvement and creation in the technical aspect. The number of combos using various techniques is virtually infinity. A fighter must analyze his or her own physical factors and characteristics, then select certain techniques to polish up for a tournament. They must also alter a game plan according to an opponent’s strengths and weaknesses. Watching the quick rally of defense-offense techniques between two fighters is the real thrill in Kyokushin.

Perseverance

An international Kyokushin fighter must create time to train everyday no matter how busy they are. Thus, times to be spent with family, friends or personal hobbies are quite often sacrificed. They also have to discipline themselves in precisely following daily routine in order to maintain the best possible physical condition so they can mentally focus on daily training. For three months before a competition, Self-denial, self-discipline and perseverance are required to concentrate on daily workout.

Strength

Kyokushin Karate is a contact fighting style. Even if a technique lands, it’s meaningless without leaving impact on an opponent. Muscle strength of each and every part of the body must be increased so the techniques are backed up by adequate power. Competitors also need to specifically develop the chests, abs and quads in order to absorb the impact from punches and kicks of their opponent. Remember “Techniques lie within Power.” quoted by the late master Sosai Mas Oyama.

Teamwork

Students who set a goal to compete in a tournament are required to come to a class more regularly. While they must train hard,  their responsibility to look after beginners increase. Through their training in the dojo, fighters always come to recognize the support they receive from fellow students and coaches. Fighting in a karate competition is an individual sport. However, a strong team spirit at a dojo is indispensable in maintaining the quality of training.

Speed

K.E.=1/2mv2 – If you know anything about Physics, you should be familiar with the formula. It’s: Kinetic Energy is in proportion to both Mass and the square of Velocity. The theory can be applied to karate techniques. The important element here is that the force of a punch or a kick is influenced more by speed than mass. No matter how heavy and powerful he or she is, their techniques are not capable of creating great force if they are slow. The formula is a key for a smaller fighter to win.

Endurance

The official tournament rules of the International Karate Organization require competitors to fight as long as seven minutes in cases that a bout lasts with two extensions. To keep fighting for seven minutes is extremely demanding. It’s equivalent to running at speeds of a 100 meter sprint for seven minutes. That’s the level of stamina the fighters now days have to built up to prepare themselves. Without long lasting endurance, you will never be able to win in a tough international tournament.

Kata of Kyokushin Karate
In this segment, we would like to introduce the Kyokushin Katas in attempt to search for their history and backgrounds. The origins of these katas are obscure because katas in ancient Okinawa were secretly passed to practitioners by oral instruction. Thus, there are very limited available written materials left for us in the modern world, making it very difficult to trace back in history. However, many researchers have come up with several theories on the history of katas. The opinions expressed here may be considered to be the most commonly accepted in the world of karate.