Sho-ju Posted May 1, 2004 Posted May 1, 2004 How often do you do pad work in your dojo, if you do it at all? sj
Dijita Posted May 1, 2004 Posted May 1, 2004 Right now, every class. This is because Canadian's are next weekand so we are concentrating on fight training. Normally though I would say at least once a week we do pad work.
Sho-ju Posted May 1, 2004 Author Posted May 1, 2004 We do thai pads once a week as well, wasn't sure what othe dojo's were doing.
aefibird Posted May 1, 2004 Posted May 1, 2004 Every week in my instructors freestyle self defence class. Roughly once a week in karate lesson, but it depends on what we're doing and working on that week. Good luck for the Canadian's, Dijita - are you entering or is it just others from your dojo? "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
Karateka Posted May 2, 2004 Posted May 2, 2004 We try to do pad work at least once a week, usually Wednesday's are reserved just for Kumite or fitness. "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei)
renketsu Posted May 4, 2004 Posted May 4, 2004 In my lessons: About one week in every 5/6 weeks In my senior's lessons: Never Pad work is something I think is very important for developing useful techniques... I think everybody falls backwards or 'bounces off' when hitting a pad or bag for the first time... I know I did We use a thick pad for power (adults only - dont want damaged joints etc for the kids!) and focus mits for accuracy (all students). Andy. Andy Wilkinson (Sandan)Renketsu Karate Club Senior Instructor(http://www.renketsu.org.uk)
Dijita Posted May 4, 2004 Posted May 4, 2004 Good luck for the Canadian's, Dijita - are you entering or is it just others from your dojo? Thanks! Yes I am competing. I am very nervous.... but I have trained very hard. If I can stay calm I will do well.
Fat Donkey Posted May 4, 2004 Posted May 4, 2004 Hey, is it in Alberta? I would love too see this live! PS My gym just closed but we used to do pads every day. And also, good luck. Donkey
Mart Posted May 4, 2004 Posted May 4, 2004 Hey Dijjita good luck man, unleesh a whole can of whoop * on them Seize the day!
Dijita Posted May 4, 2004 Posted May 4, 2004 Sorry Fat Donkey, tournement is at UBC in Vancouver. Though if you want to see a Kyokushin tournement I'll let you know when there is one in Alberta. Though it probably won't be for a long time. Mart, I'm a girl
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