General Info

This new program, designed to elevate technical, fighting, and teaching skills, consists of a one year commitment and includes six weekends of intensive training & study.

The Genchi-Deshi (committed student) program provides an opportunity for serious Budo karate students to commit to a more intense, in-depth level of personal and highly goal-oriented training. This program addresses many of the needs of serious practitioners whose circumstances prohibit them from entering into a full time residential (uchi deshi) program.

The Genchi Deshi program is facilitated by Tom Flynn, Shihan, Toni Flynn, Sensei, and other senior instructors. The program format consists of six weekend sessions over a period of 12 months. Each session is designed to immerse the participant in a highly structured and personalized development program.

Training Format

Six Weekend Intensive Training Sessions occurring every two months;

September 10 – 12, 2010
November 12 – 14
January 21 – 23, 2011
March 11 – 13,
May 13 – 15
July 15 – 17

All training takes place at Green Mountain Dojo in Waterbury, Vermont. Instructors and participants will spend the entire weekend at the training location including for lodging and meals.

General Program Elements

In order to facilitate a deeper level of understanding and immersion of Japanese Budo; the program will include training in and study of:

• Kyokushin (Budo) Karate
• Judo, Jujitsu, and Aiki
• Kobudo
• Strength, Conditioning, and Nutrition
• Budo Related Philosophical Topics and Personal Development Topics
• Yoga and Meditation
• Japanese Cultural Study (Shodo & Nihon-go)
• Interim Assignments – participants will be responsible for completing personal development assignments (physical, academic, philosophical, etc.) during the period between weekend trainings.

Individualized Training

At the beginning of each 12 month session, participants will develop an in-depth, formal goals and objectives plan. Participants will also undergo:

• A formal physical fitness assessment including flexibility, strength, cardio, and body composition.
• A complete karate skills assessment; basics - te & ashi kihon, idi-geiko, kata, and kumite
• Sports psychology assessment

The results of assessments will assist in developing highly personalized strategies for individual goal attainment.
These plans will encompass 1, 3, and 5 year goals/objectives.

Eligibility Requirements

The Genchi Deshi Program is open to all karate-ka regardless of rank, affiliation, etc. Participants should be currently and consistently training and must commit to completing all six training sessions.

For additional information and program costs, please email us or call 802 253 2050.

Customized training for a period of one week is available throughout the year at Green Mountain Dojo. Other shorter or longer durations are also possible. This option is for students who wish to travel to and stay in Vermont to further develop technical, fighting and/or teaching skills. Training will be customized toward participant objectives. All lodging and meals are included. For additional information and program costs, please email us or call 802 253 2050.