Carmel Christian Centre or Carmel is a Charismatic/ Pentecostal Church in Bristol, England. It is situated within the industrial estate in Brislington, near the Bath Road Park & Ride.
Carmel Christian Centre is a multi-purpose building housing the many functions of Carmel Ministries International, such as Carmel Bible College, Carmel Christian School, Bristol as well as being the central place of worship for the church's congregation. The church and associated ministries were founded by Rev. Gerri Di Somma and his wife Michelle in 1996 when they moved to Bristol from South Africa.
Carmel Christian Centre is one of the largest churches in size of its Congregation in Bristol, with approximately 500 members, known as partners, who gather together from all over Bristol, Keynsham, Bath, Somerset and the surrounding Avon area, meet together for two services on a sunday as well as attend a variety of different events throughout the week. The church has a strong heart for the needy and poor in Bristol and is involved with a number of social and community projects.
Once a year the church holds an international conference; 'aGODthing' over the period of a week, where visiting speakers from all over the world attend to infuse and inspire the local church. In addition to this the church also holds three smaller conferences for the men (Mighty Men), for the women (Exceptional Women) and the Youth (St. Revolution) of, where too, visiting speakers are asked to attend.
Carmel Christian Centre is a multi-purpose building housing the many functions of Carmel Ministries International, such as Carmel Bible College, Carmel Christian School, Bristol as well as being the central place of worship for the church's congregation. The church and associated ministries were founded by Rev. Gerri Di Somma and his wife Michelle in 1996 when they moved to Bristol from South Africa.
Carmel Christian Centre is one of the largest churches in size of its Congregation in Bristol, with approximately 500 members, known as partners, who gather together from all over Bristol, Keynsham, Bath, Somerset and the surrounding Avon area, meet together for two services on a sunday as well as attend a variety of different events throughout the week. The church has a strong heart for the needy and poor in Bristol and is involved with a number of social and community projects.
Once a year the church holds an international conference; 'aGODthing' over the period of a week, where visiting speakers from all over the world attend to infuse and inspire the local church. In addition to this the church also holds three smaller conferences for the men (Mighty Men), for the women (Exceptional Women) and the Youth (St. Revolution) of, where too, visiting speakers are asked to attend.
Modern Sports Karate (MSK) was developed in 1970s by Dr. Rudolf Jakhel in RWTH Aachen, Germany. MSK is focused primarily on the athletic competition (Kumite).
Origin ==
Modern Sports Karate was founded in 1971 when Prof. Dr. Rudolf Jakhel took over as mentor to students of sports specialization in karate at the University of Technology, RWTH/FH Aachen, Germany.
The problem of teaching karate at an academic institution motivated him to undertake extensive research on the possibilities of rationalization in karate. He kept working on this project wherever he lived. Considering sports fighting as the very didactive objective in sports karate, he eventually developed a style-independent, direct teaching method. His ideas have been accepted in various countries, especially by university karate circles.
MSK Book
A book "Modern Sports Karate: Basic Techniques and Tactics" written by the founder has been published in several editions and different languages including German, English, Czech and Slovenian.
Since it doesn't depend on the Japanese teaching forms, this book is a refreshing change from 'regular' karate books. Jakhel successfully undertakes an already long overdue attempt to analyze the subject of training in karate with Western know-how and Western logic. This is a welcome approach, because it makes the learning process faster and more efficient ... The way in which Jakhel presents his material should be encouraged, because it contributes to the emancipation of Europe from Japan and helps it to reach its true limit of performance in sports karate ...It is to be welcomed as a contribution to a trend which has been developing for some time now.
Repertoire
Modern Sports Karate stands out from the traditional karate styles with two essential features: its clear focus on sports-bout, and its movements that have been optimized according to the sports science.
MSK fighting techniques repertoire includes only those actions that can actually be used in a sports-fight, and teaches ways to apply them. Didactics combined with the sports science knowledge makes it possible to clearly establish why the motion should have one form or another. Clearly defined forms of movement are in turn an important prerequisite for an athletic competition; thus it can be measured at how well the participants mastered themselves in the athletic skills (kata). In addition to that, in a sport combat with clearly defined multi-point rule system it is possible to demonstrate the learned techniques and tactics. Therefore, the sports karate fight is leaned down to all of the attacks being executed in a pre-determined and evident form.
Origin ==
Modern Sports Karate was founded in 1971 when Prof. Dr. Rudolf Jakhel took over as mentor to students of sports specialization in karate at the University of Technology, RWTH/FH Aachen, Germany.
The problem of teaching karate at an academic institution motivated him to undertake extensive research on the possibilities of rationalization in karate. He kept working on this project wherever he lived. Considering sports fighting as the very didactive objective in sports karate, he eventually developed a style-independent, direct teaching method. His ideas have been accepted in various countries, especially by university karate circles.
MSK Book
A book "Modern Sports Karate: Basic Techniques and Tactics" written by the founder has been published in several editions and different languages including German, English, Czech and Slovenian.
Since it doesn't depend on the Japanese teaching forms, this book is a refreshing change from 'regular' karate books. Jakhel successfully undertakes an already long overdue attempt to analyze the subject of training in karate with Western know-how and Western logic. This is a welcome approach, because it makes the learning process faster and more efficient ... The way in which Jakhel presents his material should be encouraged, because it contributes to the emancipation of Europe from Japan and helps it to reach its true limit of performance in sports karate ...It is to be welcomed as a contribution to a trend which has been developing for some time now.
Repertoire
Modern Sports Karate stands out from the traditional karate styles with two essential features: its clear focus on sports-bout, and its movements that have been optimized according to the sports science.
MSK fighting techniques repertoire includes only those actions that can actually be used in a sports-fight, and teaches ways to apply them. Didactics combined with the sports science knowledge makes it possible to clearly establish why the motion should have one form or another. Clearly defined forms of movement are in turn an important prerequisite for an athletic competition; thus it can be measured at how well the participants mastered themselves in the athletic skills (kata). In addition to that, in a sport combat with clearly defined multi-point rule system it is possible to demonstrate the learned techniques and tactics. Therefore, the sports karate fight is leaned down to all of the attacks being executed in a pre-determined and evident form.
Dennis May (born 28 August 1958) karateKyoshi Master from New Zealand. He was graded to 8th Degree Black beltIn 1999. Four times New Zealand National Champion and New Zealand National Mens Kumite Coach (1999-2006).
Trained many times in Japan and Okinawa Dennis May has taught in many countries including Russia, India , South Africa, USA,Australia and Europe.
Currently President : OGKF (Oceania Goju Ryu Karate Federation) and World Vice-President : WGKF (World Goju Ryu Karate Federation). Chief Instructor/Chairman New Zealand Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Association
Current grade. 8th Dan Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Kyokai , Graded directly by Eiichi Miyazato Hanshi 10th Dan
* 8th Dan WKF World Karate Federation
* 8th Dan Karate New Zealand
Inducted into the World Karate Hall of Fame 2002 and New Zealand Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2002
Trained many times in Japan and Okinawa Dennis May has taught in many countries including Russia, India , South Africa, USA,Australia and Europe.
Currently President : OGKF (Oceania Goju Ryu Karate Federation) and World Vice-President : WGKF (World Goju Ryu Karate Federation). Chief Instructor/Chairman New Zealand Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Association
Current grade. 8th Dan Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Kyokai , Graded directly by Eiichi Miyazato Hanshi 10th Dan
* 8th Dan WKF World Karate Federation
* 8th Dan Karate New Zealand
Inducted into the World Karate Hall of Fame 2002 and New Zealand Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2002
The Firestone Direct Sugar Shack debuted on TV3 in New Zealand at 9:30pm on 25 May 2006 and continues in that timeslot.
This show is from the same production team which was responsible for the long running Hyundai Sports Cafe.
As well as Ric Salizzo, the former host of Sports Cafe, the show also features actor Katrina Browne, comedian/actor David Fane, comedian Peter Vegas and broadcaster Noelle McCarthy.
The show is a 1 hour lifestyle programme which features a comedic look at current events and features interviews with various celebrities in front of a live studio audience.
The show has a similar format to SportsCafe. The set for the show is designed to look like the inside of a caravan (which reflects the introductory credits which shows a caravan being towed into a holiday park).
The opening theme is Ride On by Breakfast of Champions.
This show is from the same production team which was responsible for the long running Hyundai Sports Cafe.
As well as Ric Salizzo, the former host of Sports Cafe, the show also features actor Katrina Browne, comedian/actor David Fane, comedian Peter Vegas and broadcaster Noelle McCarthy.
The show is a 1 hour lifestyle programme which features a comedic look at current events and features interviews with various celebrities in front of a live studio audience.
The show has a similar format to SportsCafe. The set for the show is designed to look like the inside of a caravan (which reflects the introductory credits which shows a caravan being towed into a holiday park).
The opening theme is Ride On by Breakfast of Champions.