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New York Traditional Karate League ™
NYS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Committed to strengthening our karate community
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USANKF Judges & Referees Certification Course
Kyodai Dojo •Sunday, September 20, 2009
Shihan Cedric Barksdale with Judges and Referees
Shihan Cedric Barksdale conducted a USANKF Certification Course at Kyodai dojo on Sunday, September 20, 2009.
Examinations for USANKF licenses was given ater the course.
The NYTKL thanks Shihan Barksdale for an excellent course.
NYTKL Sanctioned Workshops
Kobudo Judging Workshop
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Judging Kobudo and WKF rules
Sanctioned by New York Traditional Karate League
Saturday September 27, 2008
Master Nick Adler (C) with Senior Instructors
NYTKL invited experts on the art of Kobudo, Master Nick Adler, Shihan Serge Clark and Sensei Bernard Clemons to conduct a workshop on how to judge the different styles of traditional Kobudo ancient martial arts weapons. The styles of Kobudo represented are Ryukyu Kobudo, Matayoshi Kobudo and Yamani Ryu Kobudo.
Master Adler (C) Shihan Clark (L) Sensei Clemons (R)
Master Adler demonstrate the use of the Bo
Master Adler demonstrate the use of the Sai
Shihan Clark demonstrate the use of the Bo
Shihan Clark demonstrate the use of the Eku
Sensei Clemons demonstrate the use of the Bo
Sensei Clemons demonstrate the use of the Sai
Instructors comparing the use of the Sai
Question and answer session
The second half of the workshop deals with the WKF kumite rules. Shihan Cedric Barksdale explained in detail the key points to look for in judging kumite. He is one of the most experience officials in the United States. He is also a part of the USANKF referee council and a WKF referee.
Shihan Barksdale explain a key point to look for in judging Kumite
NYTKL would like to thank Master Adler, Shihan Barksdale, Shihan Clark and Sensei Clemons for a great workshop.
NYTKL Sanctioned Workshops
WKF Rules III
Understanding kumite rules • Practicing judging skills
Sanctioned by New York Traditional Karate League
Saturday May 10, 2008
Conducted by Sensei Robert Bronisevsky
USANKF National Karate-Do Federation
USANKF A-Licensed Referee
Shotojuku Dojo, Astoria
The workshop focused on understanding the new WKF kumite rules and practicing judging. The event was sanctioned by the newly form New York Traditional Karate League. The workshop was conducted by Sensei Robert Bronisevsky and hosted over 40 registered participants preparing for assignments at the upcoming 14th Traditional Karate-do Invitational Championships.
Sensei Robert Bronisevsky
Sensei Robert Bronisevsky explaining a key point in kumite.
Sensei Bronisevsky is an experienced instructor and tournament official from the Traditional Karate Center located in Staten Island, NY. Instruction included refereeing and officiating traditional karate tournaments and proper use of tournament equipment.
Sensei Robert Bronisevsky instructing the use of the flags
Sensei Bronisevsky is one of the best referees from the tri-state area. He was assisted by Sensei Luis Rojas, also an experienced USANKF referee. Participants included officials and competitors from the NYTKL dojos: Kyodai Karate-Do, Baxter Shorin-Ryu, Ronin Shotokan, Kai Leung's Shotojuku, Harakenkojuku Center, and SKA New York. Several Tri-State dojos were in attendance.
Sensei Luis Rojas assisting in the workshop
The NYTKL would like to thank Sensei Robert Bronisevsky and Sensei Luis Rojas for their help in educating our corps of referees. We all had a great time and looking forward to the next workshop.
WKF Rules II
Understanding kumite rules • Practicing judging skills
Sanctioned by New York Traditional Karate League
Saturday November 24, 2007
Conducted by Shihan Cedric Barksdale
World Karate Federation Referee
Member USA-NKF Referee Committee
Member PKF Referee Commission
Shotojuku Dojo, Astoria
The workshop focused on understanding the new WKF kumite rules and practicing judging. The event was sanctioned by the newly form New York Traditional Karate League. The workshop was conducted by Shihan Cedric Barksdale and hosted over 40 blackbelt participants.
Shihan Cedric Barksdale
Shihan Leung (C) and Shihan Aschkar (L) Introducing Shihan Barksdale
We had a great turnout and everyone enjoyed the workshop very much.
WKF Rules I
Understanding kata and kumite rules • Practicing judging skills
Sanctioned by New York Traditional Karate League
Saturday September 8, 2007
Conducted by Shihan Cleveland Baxter
World Karate Federation Referee
Chairman USA-NKF Referee Committee
Member PKF Referee Commission
Kyodai Dojo, Queens
Shihan Cleveland Baxter
Shihan Baxter teaching NYTKL members on how to use the flags.
Practicing signals.
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Signaling with the flags.
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NYTKL Founders
Shihan H. Wiles • Shihan K. Leung • Shihan G. Aschkar
Shihan C. Baxter • Shihan C. Barksdale
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