Sunday, May 13, 2012

April 30 - May 5, 2012

Oops, a week behind...

Nothing much new is happening at the dojo, except having a couple of new students joining us.  Welcome Artur and Leroy.  They both have background in karate similar to what we practice, so I wouldn't be surprised if they catch up rather quickly.  Don't underestimate them just because they're wearing a white belt!

I put a Book of the Month on the bookshelf.  It is a karate book written by a person named Ashihara.  His style, Ashihara Karate, is a rather new style but is very unique and I always wanted to try out (but never had a chance).  They allow grabbing and throwing, and combining with kicks, punches and sweeps the style appears and practices very differently.  I personally don't like to call it "karate" but nevertheless it is an interesting fighting system.  They use a lot of side shifting or circular steps as well.  Take a look at the book when you have a chance and let me know what you think.

Continuing with Sasoi-waza this week.

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