A small class again. Everyone, the hardest part of practicing karate is to come to the class regularly. Once you get to the class, the rest is easy, right? When I was training under Sensei Nishiyama, I was seriously worried about getting hurt or exhausted too much so it was a huge challenge for me not to miss a class. You guys don't have to worry about my class being that intense, so please come and have some fun together!
At least for the first few years, you should be training consistently, perhaps 2-3 times a week. We only have classes twice a week, so try not to miss a class and whenever you have a chance, even for 5 minutes a day, work on a basic or two on your own at home. Or visualize in your head a move you're having difficulty with or perhaps a kata sequence. The more you practice, the more you feel confident or become comfortable. I wish there was a trick, but no, that's the only way to go!
Class Subjects:
Kata:
-Your favorite (Heian Nidan, Bassai Dai, Hangetsu, Jitte)
Kihon:
-Breathing exercise (pressure to floor)
-Breathing with wrist snap
-Age-uke / Gyaku-zuki
-Mae-geri / Oi-zuki
Kumite:
-Combination punches (against a partner, against a wall)
-Kick to punch combinations (against a partner, against a wall)
Hope to see you ALL on Sunday! Yellow-belts, you only have 3 more weeks left before your exam. Only 6 more classes, that is! I don't mean to scare you, but at this point NOT everyone is ready...
Smaller classes are great for those that can make it!! We get more attention and progress faster :)
ReplyDeleteLike Taichiro sensei says - there is no magic trick. Like everything else the more you come/practice the better you can become!
We understand that there are many parts to all of our lives. We have to prioritize. The only reason we as teachers want our students to come to class is we know the benefits help with those other parts of life! Don't feel pressured - it should still be fun and should enhance your life. These emails are to be read as inspiration not to intimidate. We only comment because we care. Do your best. When not at class try to read(look at kata pictures), think (what are these moves?), watch accurate videos, do some kind of stretching at the very least.