BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
Melanie has trained martial arts since her early teens. Originally born in Germany into a half German, half Polish family, she moved to the UK after university. There she switched from Taekwondo to Okinawan karate and since developed a strong interest in learning about true Okinawan martial arts and Japanese culture.
In April 2008, Melanie fulfilled her dream to live in Okinawa.
Shinjinbukan Honbu Dōjō — October 2008, Okinawa, Japan. more
Since becoming a student at the Shinjinbukan School, Ms. Petrak has received the following certificates:
— On December 18, 2008, promotion to I Kkyū / 1st Kyū (一級)
— On August 24, 2009, promotion to Sho Dan / 1st Dan (first degree black belt) (初段)
For reference, see Credentials (Certificates)
Shinjinbukan Honbu Dōjō — November & December, 2008. more
Onaga Sensei introduced Melanie to some refined techniques, see Melanie cutting paper using Tsuki (hand strike)
Click to See Video: Kami wo Tsuki Yaburu by Melanie Petrak (QuickTime Format)
In addition to her training at the Shinjinbukan Honbu Dōjō, Ms. Petrak Melanie had the opportunity to train with other Shinjinbukan members and teach in the United States and Europe:
Shinjinbukan New York Shibu Dōjō — September & October 2008. more
Shinjinbukan Riga Fuku Shibu Dōjō — 2009 Winter Gasshuku. more
Shinjinbukan New York Shibu Dōjō — 2009 Winter Training. more
Shinjinbukan Lyon Fuku Shibu Dōjō — 2010 Winter Gasshuku. more
Currently, Ms. Petrak (Madame Mora) trains and teaches at her private Dōjō in Augsburg Germany. She also collaborates with her husband Jimmy Mora, promoting the Shinjinbukan School in New York City and Europe.
For information about the Shinjinbukan Augsburg Fuku Shibu Dōjō, please contact Ms. Melanie Petrak by email:
証明書
Shōmeisho — Credentials (Certificates)
Sho Dan / 1st Dan
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I Kkyū / 1st Kyū
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