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In the time mentioned above, I flew with Sensei Frank Herrmann to Albania in the capital Tirana.

Here we met friends and Shihan Enver Cakiqi 8. Dan organized the whole trip. Of course, his wife Suela Konjari supported him. The training took place in the beautiful dojo at Sensei Aleksander Nikolei. In training we met old acquaintances like Ilir Berisha, Kamber Ferati and Sensei Nue Perkola from Kosovo.

Michael Bock
Tirana, 04.02.18

Die DTSKF nahm am jährlichen Jahresabschluss Seminar in Israel wie in den letzten Jahren teil. Die Delegation wurde durch Michael Bock 7. Dan ISKF und Regional Direktor Germany angeführt.

Weitere ausländische Gäste waren unter anderem der Regional Direktor der ISKF Russlands Sensei Andrej Dormenko 8. Dan.

Am ersten Trainingstag war der Hauptinhalt die Kata Bassai-Dai und Tekki 2.

Die Delegationsleiter auswertiger Länder wurden geehrt, genau wie Karateveteranen aus Israel, der japanische Botschafter in Israel und natürlich Sensei Hiroyoshi Okazaki 9. Dan.

Michael Bock

Präsident DTSKF

Regionaldirektor der ISKF Germany

Delegationsleiter

Seminar in Switzerland with Sensei Michael Bock from 30-31 March 2019. The Seminar was held in Basel and Gelterkinden. Topic of the Seminar were the Kinetic Chains, Tai Sabaki and a lot of throwing techniques. Michael Bock Sensei regularly comes to Basel to hold seminars for the Swiss Traditional Shotokan Karate Federation. 

Seminar in Switzerland with Sensei Michael Bock from 5-6 November 2016. The Seminar was held in Basel and Gelterkinden. Topic of the Seminar were the Kata Chinte, Bunkai, Tai Sabaki and a good amount of andvanced Kihon. After the Seminar he conducted the testing to Shodan for the Swiss Karate youngsters.

On Saturday, April 23, 2016, took place the ceremony the 9th Munich Hall of Honours 2016 of Material Arts to Munich/Germany of this year's Awards.

In the morning, students and masters of different martial arts legends came together and had a common training of material arts. We met us. More training lessons of martial artists I presented with with GM Cynthia Rothrock (United States), Shifu Serge Seguin (Germany), Soke Hanshi Herbert E. Foster (Switzerland), GM Samuel Kwok United Kingdom, karate legend Heinz Köhnen (Germany), GM Jürg Ziegler (Switzerland), organizer GM Gregory of Huss (Germany) and many others.

The highlight was that I also demonstrated a traditional Ju-Jitsu part with Sensei Salvatore Caprino.

In the evening, a large gala event took place. Here this year's awards were presented then. An official Commission accepted the proposals and awards the title then. I was suggested by the traditional karate of Switzerland and GM Jürg Ziegler said of his recommendation. So the No. 17 award for his"over 45 years in the martial arts" the signatory and moved in the Hall of honour in 2016.

The diploma with a honour trophy was presented me by GM Cynthia Rothrock - martial arts expert and movie star. It was met a very good friends of Gelingen by this event. I found again new friends and new experts of martial arts.

Rei! Oss!

The President of DTSKF invited the Karate instructors Sensei Robert Sworek 8th Dan, ISKF-Poland, Sensei 8th Dan Enver Cakiqi WTKA-Albania, Sensei Danny Le Rose 3. Dan ISKF-Switzerland and Sensei Pierre Leiding 6. Dan-JKA Berlin/Vice-Director of DTSKF.  Unfortunately, the mother of Sensei Cakiqi was ill. So he was not able to attend the seminar.

This seminar and course was attended by 178 participants who had traveled from three different countries and five different regions of Germany.

The seminar was conducted by all Masers. The first team Sensei Sworek and Sensei Leiding opened the course. Sensei Le Rose and myself formed the second team. We all started with technical basics and Sensei Sworek some interesting Kumite exercises for a good balanced workout. Sensei Le Rose prepared the lecture “mental preparation for athletes” for the adult group to set them in the right mood for upcoming competitions. The presentation was not only interesting, but was also exciting and fun.

The Saturday was ended with a pleasant dinner at the Greek  restaurant "Syrtaki". The conversations held that evening promise a good future for Karate.

Kyu-Karate-Examinations:

68 Karatekas and students gratueted on Sunday. Congratulations! Oss!
Sensei Michael Bock, 7. Dan President of DTSKF

In the Greek town Asprovalta I had the honor to give a private Karate lesson as guest coach at the invitation of Karate Sensei George Papadopoulos 2. Dan.
There were some students and assistant coaches who attended the seminar. We started with the training of basic techniques. After that we worked on applications of techniques, partner exercises and practice of Kata. For younger Karateka we practised Kata Heian Shodan and Heian Nidan, and for brown and black belts we finally worked on Bassai-Dai with their applications.

On the subject of Bassai Dai I explained the meaning of the main applications  and how they should work if performed for a fight on the street. The students and their parents showed very much enthusiasm and followed the Karate lessons very attentive.

It was another amazing training experience with great students and guests.

With best regards - Oss!

Michael Bock, Sensei

Switzerland 05 / 06 March 2016

The president of the World Traditional Fudokan Shotokan Karate Federation, Sensei Leone Bara 8th Dan Okinawa Karate, invited me to Lucerne, Switzerland. Sensei Toni Romano organized Karate and Kobudo Training with the grandmasters: O-Sensei Del Saito 10th Dan Okinawa–te and O-Sensei Alexey Kunin 10th Dan Ju-Jitsu .

The seminar was very well prepared and the guest instructors were responsible for the quality of the seminar. O-Sensei Saito taught us the Kata Seipai and O-Sensei Kunin the basics of self-defense of Ju-Jitsu. The other masters, where Sensei Tony Romano, Sensei Leone Bara and Sensei Joan Gombau Ventura.

Thank you again for the invitation, it was very refreshing to work with you again.

Michael Bock, Sensei

Lucerne, 06.03.2016

In München 2016 wurde ich in die Hall of Fame aufgenommen.

Hier traf ich viele Berühmtheiten der Kampfsportwelt, Filmemachen und auch Schauspieler. Hier traf ich auch meinen nun Freund Daniel Schneider.

9th Munich Hall of Honours 2016

Am Samstag, 23. April 2016 fand in München/Deutschland die diesjährige Awards Verleihung statt.

Schon am Morgen trafen sich Schüler/Meister und Kampfsportlegenden zu einem gemeinsamen Training. Auf zwei Trainingsflächen präsentierten Kampfkünstler ihr Können, wie GM Cynthia Rothrock (USA), Shifu Serge Seguin (Deutschland), Soke Hanshi Herbert E. Foster (Schweiz), GM Samuel Kwok United Kingdom, Karatelegende Heinz Köhnen (Deutschland), GM Juerg Ziegler (Schweiz), Organisator GM Gregor Huss (Deutschland) und weitere mehr. Ich demonstrierte ebenfalls mit Sensei Salvatore Caprino traditionelles Ju-Jitsu.

Am Abend fand dann eine große Galaveranstaltung statt, hier wurden dann die diesjährigen Awards vergeben. Eine offizielle Kommission nahm die Vorschläge entgegen und vergibt dann die Titel. Ich wurde durch das traditionelle Karate der Schweiz vorgeschlagen und GM Juerg Ziegler sprach seine Empfehlung aus. So wurde dem Unterzeichner für sein „über 45 Jahre Wirken im Kampfsport“ der Award Nr. 17 verliehen und zog in die Hall of Honour 2016 ein. Überreicht wurde mir das Diplom mit einem Ehrenpokal durch GM Cynthia Rothrock – Kampfsportexpertin und Movie-Star. Es war eine sehr gelungende Veranstaltung und man wieder neue Freunde und Kampfsportexperten kennengelernt.

On the invitation of Mr Peter Kalinin 8th Dan, regional Director of ISKF Belarus, I flew to Minsk.

Already on Friday night I had to held the first training in two groups at Club Everest. The first chairman Vladimir Kuchmasov was waiting for us and welcomed us very heartily. He is a great coach  and he has an awesoem team on his side. I would like to sincerely thank Mr Kuchmasov and his team. I have rarely seen such a high level of discipline. Also, I am grateful for the attention and the generous gift i recieved with my name imprinted on it. The high quality of the studens were also proven to me after 4 succesfull Dan-Exams. After Training I recived the announced that they wish to join the ISKF and want the new Sho-Dan graduations register by the ISKF. Awesome!!!

On Saturday morning we drove to the club Atlant. There I met old acquaintances and friends. The main content of the seminar were basic techniques, combination and applications. There was only a short time left for Kata and partner exercises.

On Saturday night we went back to the club Everest where we did some more Jiu-Jitsu and a kata that was requested. The enthusiasm could be seen in the eyes of the students.

On Sunday we went to University tractor in Minsk where Sensei Anatoly Lazurkin prepared a small Kata competition fort he students oft he university. The parents of the students were thrilled about their children. Here Sensei Kalinin and Sensei Nikolai Gerasimenko showed some forms of self defense. I demonstrated the Kata Hangetsu and got properly applaused. My personal highlight oft he day, was when they handed over an icon for me. It was unique and therefore very valuable. „Michael Bock , the great friend of the Belarusian home“ was written over it. it was a great honor for me.

In the afternoon we went a second time to the club Atlant, here we worked on the requested Kata: Tsettsui Bama Yama with Bunkai. As a gift to me, the daughter of Sensei Kalinin „Dacha“ showed the kata Matzumura Passai. Congratulations!!!

The next day we met more friends and celebrated the 23.02. the so called „Russian Day of Men“.

I want to thank my friends and brothers Sensei Peter Kalinin, Sensei Anatoly Lazurkin and the President of the Association Mr. Vladimir Everest Kuchmasov.

Michael Bock

Seminar in Africa / Ethiopia / Addis Adeba during  15 January 2016 to 17 January2016

My friend picked me up from the airport Fesiha Koku and brought me into the hotel "Beshale Hotel". The entire city had no energy that evening, so I had to feel my way to my hotel room and finally to my bed. The next morning we went straight into the first training. On Friday I had two workouts with about 25-30 black belts and on Saturday there were already at least 35 Black Belts. They were highly motivated and followed my ideas. It was welcomed to the seminar by the President of ISKF Ethiopia Mr. Girma Zewdu. We 've known each other at least for 5 years already and we always maintain a good friendship. I made a lot of more new friends and I'm sure it has not been my last training in Addis Ababa.

But back to my workouts. In the first unit I showed  the exercise of basic techniques  followed by combinations of different step-sequences. After that we did partner exercises. In the second session I combined the lesson with a lot of Ju-Jitsu techniques and strikes to vital points. The students were very excited and didn’t let me leave the hall. On Saturday I started with partner exercises and the kata Meikyo. Then we closed the exercise with the old form "Rohai" and then we repeated the techniques of the previous day.  And this was the finish line of my seminar in Addis Abeba.

I experienced many great things besides this wonderful group of karateka! On Friday night we went to the historic cultural center, where various dances were performed and met artists from other countries. Highlight of the day was a meeting with the marathon Olympic champion from Ethiopia Mr. Mo Farah. We took a few pictures and had a pleasant talk.

On Saturday I visited another district of Addis Ababa where I met Pastor Teferi Berkessa from EECMY - Bethel Synod. He baptized my daughter Sophia in Berlin 10 years ago. We had a pleasant talk about old times. Because in Ethiopia there is much poverty and many children has to starve, they  handle food and water very different than we do in Germany. At the end of our conversation we handed out our collected charity money for the the AIDS orphans project from Khanka district where even our old priest Siegfried Mentzel is very heavily involved. The association "Peoples' Friendship e.V " from Germany give also 500€ for charity. Furthermore, I gave Pastor Teferi some money for his church.

It was a very exciting time and I was brought to the ground of reality itself. It reminded me about how good our children in Germany have it and I made a lot of pictures to remind it our kids at home also.

I asked myself the question : "When does a man lose his dignity because of poverty?" here I saw many beggars, but there were not more than in my city . But the poverty was not comparable . In Germany, even if life is not easy, you don’t  have to beg. But the people here in Ethiopia still keep their smile.

On Sunday Fiseha and I went to Nazareth to a beautiful lake. In the evening, we went with friends to a restaurant called “Culturally Checheho Restaurant ". In the evening I was brought to the airport where I had to say goodbye to my friends.

I will keep very good memories of Addis Ababa.

Michael Bock

Sensei Michael Bock visited Switzerland in november. ISKF Switzerland could not miss the opportunity and organized a seminar in the Basel and Gelterkinden. Topics of the seminar on Saturday were Kihon and the Kata Meikyo. On Sunday we worked on Bassai – Sho and its applications. Almost all the members of the ISKF-Switzerland attended this seminar. The partecipants hope to have Sensei Michael Bock as guest again next year and are looking forward to it.