Genesis Tree of Life Welcomes Kyokushin Karate and Sensei Duval Hamilton to Forest Hills

Wednesdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00pm
Young Lions Karate
New Class for Ages 4-6
with Duval Hamilton
8 weeks and free uniform

Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Kyokushin Karate
For 7yrs and Up

Contact Information
phone: 917-474-5130
email: Duval Hamilton
website: www.nyosukan.com

Registration required

The Kyokushin system is based on traditional karate like Shotokan and Goju-ryu, but incorporates many elements of combat sports like boxing and kickboxing in kumite. Many techniques are not found in other styles of karate.

Technically, Kyokushin is a circular style. This is in opposition to Shotokan karate, which is considered a linear style, and closer to Goju-ryu, another mostly circular style. Shotokan and Goju-ryu were the two styles of karate that Oyama learned before creating his own style. However, Oyama studied Shotokan for only a couple of years before he switched to Goju-ryu where he got his advanced training. This is reflected in Kyokushin where the early training closely resembles Shotokan but gradually becomes closer to the circular techniques and strategies of Goju-ryu the higher you advance in the system.

Sparring is used to train the application of the various techniques within a fighting situation. Sparring is usually an important part of training in most Kyokushin organizations, especially at the upper levels with experienced students.

In most Kyokushin organizations, hand and elbow strikes to the head or neck are prohibited. However, kicks to the head, knee strikes, punches to the upper body, and kicks to the inner and outer leg are permitted. In some Kyokushin organizations, especially outside of a tournament environment, gloves and shin protectors are worn. Children always wear sparring gear . Speed and control are instrumental in sparring and in a training environment it is not the intention of either practitioner to injure his opponent as much as it is to successfully execute the proper strike. Tournament fighting under knock-down rules is significantly different as the objective is to down your opponent. Full-contact sparring in Kyokushin is considered the ultimate test of strength, endurance, and spirit.

The teacher of this program is Sensei Duval Hamilton. Sensei Hamilton is a black belt instructor in Kyokushinkai karate and the New York (USA) Branch Chief of the States Kyokushinkai Organization Tezuka Group,and Secretary of the North American Kyokushinkai Tezka Group. Some notable instructors Sensei Duval has studied under are, Shihan Seiji Kanamura, 8th Dan, Shihan Henri-Oh, 8th Dan, and Shihan Jacque Jadotte, 6th Dan.

Sensei Hamilton is a 3rd degree black belt with 18 years experience in Kyokushin Karate. He is a member of the International Karate Organization Tezuka Group and the Branch Chief International Karate Organization Tezuka Group. Sensei Hamilton is a graduate of the Long Island University Karate Instructors Program. This program is offered at the new Genesis Tree of Life Wellness Center on Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills.

For information about this program contact Sensei Duval Hamilton at 917-474-5130.