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GASSHUKU is an important part of the japanese tradition – not only in terms of Karate. Gasshuku (jap. 合宿) means the joint practicing, learning and studying towards a specifically set goal. Master and students gather together at a defined place outside of regular school areas at a certain time. This tradition goes back to the learning ideals of Confucius. The basic idea is to strengthen the sense of community, by learning from each other. The crucial factor is not the individual talent, but the „sincere effort“ that applies to the individual. The Gasshuku is therefore part and expression of the Japanese educational society. Also in the discipline of Karate the best karateka worldwide meet once a year to jointly celebrate with students willing to learn this sport.
From 29.7. -2.8.2013 the GASSHUKU 2013 is hosted by the two Karate-Clubs:
Dieburg (KARATE-Verein Dieburg e.V.) and Wald-Michelbach.
Organizer: Gasshuku e.V.
Locally organized by: KARATE-Verein Dieburg e.V. and JKA-Karate Wald-Michelbach
Location: 69483 Wald-Michelbach/Odenwald (Hessen)
Date: 29.07. – 02.08.2013
About Wald-Michelbach in the Odenwald (Hessen)
Wald-Michelbach is located in the heart of the Odenwald and, with its numerous recreational opportunities an attractive ambience to all visitors.
The proximity to the river Neckar with its boat trips to Heidelberg, the ivory museum in Erbach, the alpine slide, the Draisinenbahn, the swimming pool, as well as the scenic attractive location make Wald-Michelbach a destination that has a lot to offer to all karateka this week. Several campsites with the related infrastructure are present, that is why many tourists spend their summer holidays in this region. Wald-Michelbach has several large, modern sports facilities, which fully meet the demands of a large Gasshuku.
And most important: The many high profile Sensei who will make sure that the GASSHUKU 2013 will be an unforgettable workout experience!
The Sensei of Gasshuku 2013:
Hideo Ochi DJKB Chiefinstructor Hideo Yamamoto JKA-Instructor Japan
Koichi Sugimura JKA-Instructor Switzerland Ryozuke Shimizu JKA-Instructor from Tokyo
Takeshi Naito JKA-Instructor Italy Dieter Steinegg Neuseeland
Sabine Steinegg (offers Yoga and Pilates in the evening)
Hans Karl Rotzinger DJKB-Instructor Julian Cheese Instructor
Toribio Osterkamp DJKB-Instructor Thomas Schulze DJKB National coach
Risto Kiiskilä DJKB-Instructor
Training plan:
Gasshuku-Hall 1 all Dan Grades, 3. – 1. Kyu
7:00 – 8:00 Kata training all Dan Grades
8:00 – 9:00 Kata training 3. – 1. Kyu
9:00 – 10:30 from 2. Dan
10:30 – 12:00 1. Dan
12:00 – 13:30 3. – 2. Kyu
13:30 – 15:00 2. Dan
15:00 – 16.30 1. Dan
16:30 – 18:00 3. – 2. Kyu
Gasshuku Hall 2 1. Kyu, 4. Kyu, 6. – 7. Kyu
7:00 – 8:00 Kata training 4. Kyu
8:00 – 9:00 Kata training 7. – 6. Kyu
9:00 – 10:30 4. Kyu
10:30 – 12:00 6. Kyu
12:00 – 13:30 1. Kyu
13:30 – 15:00 4. Kyu
15:00 – 16.30 6. Kyu
16:30 – 18:00 1. Kyu
Gasshuku Hall 3 5. Kyu, 7. – 10. Kyu
7:00 – 8:00 Kata training 5. Kyu
8:00 – 9:00 Kata training 8. – 10. Kyu
9:00 – 10:30 5. Kyu
10:30 – 12:00 8. – 10. Kyu
12:00 – 13:30 7. Kyu
13:30 – 15:00 5. Kyu
15:00 – 16.30 8. – 10. Kyu
16:30 – 18:00 7. Kyu
The preparations of the organizers are already in full swing. There will be a marquee with a varied evening program, and visitors will also be well catered for all tastes.
Like at each Gasshuku, except when it takes place in a big city, the karateka must stay in the surrounding area, as not all can stay in the main district of Wald-Michelbach. But here the Odenwald, with its numerous hotels, inns and guesthouses offers a wide range of choices.
Here you will find the latest hotel and accommodation directory, as of 01/29/2013
For Booking assistance you can dial the Hotline: +49 1 60-90 777 249
More Infos at: info@ueberwald.eu
Rooms available, phone 06207/ 2667, Hotel Marienhof
One single room available with breakfast
Hotel birkenhof, Tel: 0170-4625786
Rooms available, hotel Hirsch Link
We will offer a Hessian type Gasshuku. There will be, among other typical Hessian specialties, „Handkäs mit Musik“ (sour milk cheese, for „cheese with music“ the mature cheese is placed some time in a marinade of diced onions with oil and vinegar, cumin, pepper and salt) and Äppelwoi (wine made of Apples).
In Gasshuku Centre (tent) an entertainment program is offered every evening. A DJ is going to power up the music, some Odenwälder dialect singers will perform, and many more, until the GASSHUKU ends with the big final party.
For children there will be a bouncy castle and a craft tent with childcare. All moms and dads amongst the participants are welcome to support.
So all participants, in addition to the GASSHUKU Karate experience, can spend a nice vacation week with their families in our Odenwald.
You can also purchase a T-Shirt with the Gasshuku 2013 logo for 5 Euros at the booth of Kamikaze (sports apparel). Simply show your participation card.
Additional Information:
Hall 1 All Dan-Grades, 3. -1. Kyu (no changes)
Hall 2 1. Kyu, 4. Kyu, 7. – 6. Kyu (no changes)
Hall 3 5. Kyu, 7. – 10. Kyu is now the Mehrzweckhalle in the part of Aschbach (due to the parking infrastructure, which is significantly better in Aschbach)
The former Hall 3 (Adam-Karrilon-Schule) will be used on Friday as the location for the Exams
On the sitemaps you will find further information about the sites.
Area map Location plan
The small campground #4 was cancelled to get more parking space. Mobile Homes can use the parking lot of the Rudi-Wünzer-Halle. The costs per vehicle are 10 Euros / night.
Camping with tents is 5 Euros /person and night.
No reservations are taken, the camping sites are sold onsite from sunday, 28.7.13. at 1 p.m. in the Gasshuku Tent.
At the sites of the Mobile Homes the trash will be disposed of. Electricity is provided as well as water and toilets.
For tent camping there are caravans with toilets, sinks and electricity. Trash is disposed of as well.
Please keep the campgrounds tidy. Make sure that the site is quiet from midnight on.
Campgrounds have to be left by Saturday, 3.8.13 until at 11:00 !
Sleeping in the gymn:
It is possible to sleep in the Gymn, but no earlier than Sunday. No reservations are taken as well. You can come to get a spot from Sunday at 1 p.m.
Please keep the gymn tidy and quiet, most Karateka want to practice the next day.
The gym is closed during day from 10 am to 18 pm.
The gymn has to be left by Saturday, 3.8.2013 by 11.00 a.m.
Directions to the Halls and Campsites:
Hall 1 Gasshuku Center and tentt (the smaller hall next to it is the hall for the exams)
Eugen-Bachmann-Schule, Ringstr. 2, 69483 Wald-Michelbach
Hall 2 and site for Mobile Homes (Camping 2)
Rudi-Wünzer-Halle, Rudi-Wünzer-Str. 31, 69483 Wald-Michelbach
Hall 3 Mehrzweckhalle Wald-Michelbach/ Aschbach
Mehrzweckhalle-Aschbach, Sportplatzweg 1, 69483 Wald-Michelbach/ Aschbach
Camping 1
Spechbach 60, 69483 Wald-Michelbach
Camping 3
Am Kohlhof 11, 69483 Wald-Michelbach
Gymn for sleeping (Überwald-Gymnasium)
Überwald-Gymnasium, Spechtbach 11 A, 69483 Wald-Michelbach
Adam-Karrilon-Schule, hall for Dan exams (Friday)
Adam-Karrilon-Schule, In den Gräben 5, 69483 Wald-Michelbach
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