Karate
Training notes- karate hubud and transitions
We added another set of hubud to the list, using the backfist Focus on controlling both the uke’s hands and yours and let the natural flow work to apply the technique. Recall that transitioning between set 1 and set 2 was easy once the flow was established.
Training notes-karate class kick drills
We worked on some basic kick defense drills. First using an open hand parry adn then blocking with legs. Remember to focus on having a good foundation AND good balance. One of the big take-aways from these drills is recovering balance as well as practicing some defense moves. Tight fingers & timing are important when […]
Karate training notes – basic combos circle theory
We added the combos from the basics into the 25 basics. Recall that for sweep/punch/block if follows the same concepts found in other karate basics, extending and gathering power and momentum. Remember to recover your stance and pay attention to balance alignment!! For the combos also remember to make all the techniques distinct and correct. […]
okinawan karate school begins kids karate class in austin tx
White Rock Kenshinkan Karate & Kobudo Dojo in Austin TX recently began offering a kid’s karate class to it’s schedule. Class size is limited so contact the dojo to register now! More info can be found here : Kid’s class info
Training Notes Karate koteate hubud and kata
Good round of basics with the addition of some combo techniques. Remember, when doing the combos it’s better to slow up some and do the technique correctly, rather than shortcut it to try and keep up. Try not to slow the class down, but take the time you can to focus on the technique. So […]
Training notes – Karate, drills & kata
Another good class!! Added front side kick & back kick. Good questions on leg positioning relative to where kick is headed. More discusion of power vs placement. Punching drills on the pads helped reinforce (no pun intended) wrist alignment and gave a good workout. Great work on kata! Some good examples of just “phoning it in” though. […]
karate and matwork
First class in uniform!! We worked basics & added a couple of kicks. Remember kicks begin and end in the same place. Intro to matwork!! Relax!! Exhale and stay loose. Remember the circles apply here too. Tongue in the roof of the mouth!! We finished out the class with a discussion about the difference between a customer […]
Class notes
Circles!!! Lots of talk of circles, big and small. In the stepping, in the blocks and hand movements etc. As always…go slow! Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. If you can’t see it, you wont be able to polish it. We covered the basic protocol for opening & closing class. Read that manual!
Springwoods Park Dojo 8/28/2012
Basics, adding block w/front kick to the side. We picked up the pace in basics a bit. Tightening up wider stances – we addressed the weight shift issues. We talked about some ways to remember the order of the blocks. We used a hubud drill to work on a simple arm bar & transitions for […]
Springwoods Park Dojo 8/23/12
Small class but we covered a lot! Added some variations on the wrist escapes, focusing on the core moves (circles and intent) reinforcing the basics and those principals. We also talked about maintaining contact, body placement and the variety of options available within a technique. Escaping vs engaging. Found another bunkai application for Fukyugata Ichi, as well. A question […]