Keiko-Osame

[Zanshin]

We have a tradition of meeting every new years morning Jan. 1st at 6:00am at the dojo.We take turns calling out ten kihon on each side for each participant,the more people that show means a better workout.After kihon we take turns demonstrating kata,both empty hand and weapons.Its all followed up with a toast to the new year,Kampai !!!.This tradition is meant to symbolize our dedication and comittment to training and to strive to do better through the next year so that everyone there can see your progress from one year to the next.After all it would be kind of embarrassing to show no improvement. Happy New year to all,Tom Hodges

6.00am!!!! New Years Day!!!

Now that is dedication. Fairplay to you all.

I dont think we would have many takers at our dojo If that was introduced. lol.

[harleyt26]

Its amazing everyone shows up for this event,even the ones that only show up a few times each year.Of course we tell them we will be talking about the ones that don't show up.They also know that to not show up makes a very bad statement about their commitment to their training.It applies a lot of pressure to the slackers and usually reinspires some of them,at least for a few classes.Its also good for them and helps keep them from getting too carried away on New Years Eve.One of these hard workouts on a hangover/or very little sleep is a memory that will stick with you for several years.Most of our guys plan and train their demo kata for several months before the event.It winds up like a competition everyone trying to do the best and be the most memorable for the whole next year.Its a blast and I wouldn't miss it. Tom Hodges

[Zanshin]

That sounds really impressive. It seems like you have an excellent dojo with a good heart and actually, I bet there is something quite uplifting about training that early on new years day.

It's statement a suppose, that you are a committed Karate-ka.

Very nice, please let us know how it goes.

Kampai

[Fish]

It reminds me of those people who always swim in open water on New Years Day. What a way to start the year!

[Zanshin]

ha ha!

Yes I know exactly what you mean. I think that they still do that in the Serpentine in Hyde Park. Even when it’s frozen.

[harleyt26]

It went very well again this year.Every one showed up except one lady that works at Walmart,she just could not get the time off.Every basic technique and kick was done two hundred and twenty times.We then did empty hand conditioning drills.The kata demonstrations were excellent everyones hard work payed off.We followed that up with weapons kihons practice and several kata and two man weapons drills.Finished with the traditional kanpai.Everyone went home very tired but inspired.I got text messages for three days from members stating how sore they were.Classes have been full since.Its the best way to renew peoples loss of interest.

Tom Hodges

[Zanshin]

It went very well again this year.Every one showed up except one lady that works at Walmart,she just could not get the time off.Every basic technique and kick was done two hundred and twenty times.We then did empty hand conditioning drills.The kata demonstrations were excellent everyones hard work payed off.We followed that up with weapons kihons practice and several kata and two man weapons drills.Finished with the traditional kanpai.Everyone went home very tired but inspired.I got text messages for three days from members stating how sore they were.Classes have been full since.Its the best way to renew peoples loss of interest.

Tom Hodges

Sounds excellent Tom all credit to you.

We had our first lesson back at the Wado Dojo last Thursday when we did two hours of Kumite training getting ready for a comp we've got in Feb.

My first training at my Koryu dojo this year, was on Sunday with 1.5hrs of Itto ryu (Kenjutsu) followed by 2 Hours of Daito Ryu (Aiki-Jujutsu).

It’s good to be back.