Jeffrey

Oh my that is amazing! Thanks for sharing. Now.. to find out where I can get $50 million.

Those are great Chitsu, Thank you,

Thanks, Me and youtube are slowly becoming friends.

Congratulations!

I don’t think it is so much a stress reliever but a way to forget what we were stressed out about. Think about it. When you spar you only focus on a couple of things. Striking and not getting hit. Doesn’t leave a lot of room for other things.

I'm looking for video of the Wanshu kata for comparison. Anything Wado Kai or Wado Ryu. If anyone has a suggested link they would be willing to share I would appreciate it. I’ve gone though some of the youtube ones but can’t really find one that is good enough to compare. Thanks,

Chitsu, This is the best example of what we do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwsyJl9DrNQ

Hi Jeffrey, So, from a head turning perspective, what is closer to what you do? or - Chitsu I will look at these once I get home. thanks,

I agree 100% Sensei8… but…. Perhaps making this a life Philosophy rather than just a martial arts one. All too often we find complacency in our lives. Strive to set good examples not only in your training but in everything you do. This will build good Karate.

Welcome Reaper

Useless technique. Maybe not totally useless. You might get lucky and have someone hold your opponent perfectly still while you hit him/her. Ok pure sarcasm but on the cover of my very first martial arts book is a guy who is smashing 1 ton of ice. I would have let it melt. Patience is my best virtue.

We have the head turns through out each kata as well. There are certain turns that there is no head turn. Interesting thought is that while some instructors recognize the differences some do not. So what you get is a whole group of people that do things just a little different. And yet this gets passed down the line again.

Welcome

Welcome

Great article. Thanks for posting it.

Nicely done!

My Sensei!!

Used to enjoy running down the beach and than using the water to train Kata. The water training was intense. Come to think of it, running in sand was pretty good also.

Agreed! Take your child out and go to a different school right away. Also let them know why you are leaving so perhaps some other child does not get hurt in the future.

Gear up and good luck!

To protect yourself, family, home and country. Yes, I'm read to fight for all. But that doesn't mean I wish it upon anyone.

One thing I would caution you on is that not all of your kata is made up of strikes, kicks and blocks. They are many Bunkai applications that are hidden within each Kata. Some of the strikes and blocks can be used as grabs and throws. The opening moves of Heian Shodan can be used as a block grab and arm bar followed by a skrike. Practice the Kata as it is meant. With a boxing guard you lose the intention of the Kata's Bunkai's.

Having taught many sports as a both a coach and individaul instructor I have to agree with the above statement. Teaching is not always about how much you know on the subject. Life experience plays a huge role in how to apply each lesson.

Also try getting your hip into the punch. Hip movement in all techniques adds a lot of extra power.

Good Luck!