TraditionalDan Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 This is me doing some basic kicks, I know the back kick leaves a bit to be desired, but I had put it up a few months ago now.So I would like to have thought I had improved it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG0FcfqvhHs Brighton Shotokan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 The vid was dark; it was really hard to see what was going on. The window behind didn't help, either.The spin back kick looked "held up," like you could have followed-through more. Just a thought. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pers Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Good kicks ,your kekomi was performed very well .where in sussex do you train ? never give up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraditionalDan Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 I train in the Portslade area, on my own at the moment, awaiting a reply from the KUGB. Brighton Shotokan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanshin Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I thought your maegeri was particularly good.My Sensei would have probably said that you were holding your leg up too long after performing the kicks. Really you need to get your foot back on the floor as quick as poss.In all honesty though I thought they were pretty good.How is the left leg? "The difference between the possible and impossible is one's will""saya no uchi de katsu" - Victory in the scabbbard of the sword. (One must obtain victory while the sword is undrawn).https://www.art-of-budo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Miller Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 1. You need more hips on all actions - hips drive the legs out, not the legs...2. You are not extending the kicks out far enough and are pulling them back too soon - All Kicks. Don't pull the leg back if you are in an imbalanced state just to pull the leg back. Focus on a imaginary target as if really kicking something or somebody.3. Lacking Kime a bit - in reference to above.4. Your posture is reasonably good, but you do move your hands excessively a bit when kicking - this cause your shoulders to lean slightly putting you off balance when returning from the kicks.5. Your Mawashi-geri is off target because you are not extending you knee to the target enough and also not being extended because of the reasons I mention above...Don't get me wrong, I'm not dissatisfied with what I see. But you wanted critique as to how to do it correctly and how to improve. The above is what I see wrong.- Killer - Mizu No KokoroShodan - Nishiyama SenseiTable Tennis: http://www.jmblades.com/Auto Weblog: http://appliedauto.mypunbb.com/Auto Forum: http://appauto.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraditionalDan Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Thanks for the advice guys. It will all be taken on board, especially when you say about kime. I'm sure my kicks will hold effectiveness when actually applied, so thanks for reminding me to keep this frame of mind at all times.As far as my left leg is concerned, it never quite lives up to my right leg, but I am still working on that... Brighton Shotokan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atalaya Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 you should take pictures of yourself doing kata and different techniques so that you can document your improvement and find what areas you are doing well at and which you can improve on. this is the same general idea as practicing in front of a mirror, but has the added benefit of extended analysis. good luck! some thoughts on karateKarateRanch Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pers Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I train in the Portslade area, on my own at the moment, awaiting a reply from the KUGB.Have you tried Brighton shotokan dojo ?Go to brighton shotokan karate site which is part of Academy of shotokan karate for times and venue . never give up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elky Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 You're in Brighton? Dude, you're missing the obvious then - Dave Hazard's club!http://www.brightonkarate.co.uk/#Sensei Dave Hazard is a legend of karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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