Warm-up:
Lunges
Yori-ashi bwd/fwd
Kihon:
Mae-geri
Kizami Mae-geri
Yoko Keage
Yoko Kekomi
Free-style:
Kizami-zuki
Gyaku-zuki
Kumite:
Go-no-sen Amashi-waza against Kizami-zuki
Go-no-sen Amashi-waza against Kizami Mae-geri
Cool-down:
Kata (Heian Shodan & Nidan)
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Many students for a small room! Times like this, I really wish we have our own large space. Actually, I just want the space so that we can hang out after the class without worrying about being kicked out...!
Warm-up:
Slide bwd/fwd
Kihon:
Oi-zuki Chu-dan
Age-uke
Oi-zuki Jo-dan
Age-uke ~ Gyaku-zuki
Mae-geri
Mawashi-geri
Mae-geri ~ Mawashi-geri
Kumite:
Mae-geri or Mawashi-geri against a stable target (body or hand)
Mae-geri or Mawashi-geri against a move-in target
Sasoi-waza ("invite") against a kick
Cool-down:
Heian Shodan
We've been kicking a lot, and just like any other technique, the more you do it the better it gets! We'll continue working on the kicks, so get your loose pants ready! :-)
Warm-up:
Slide bwd/fwd
Kihon:
Oi-zuki Chu-dan
Age-uke
Oi-zuki Jo-dan
Age-uke ~ Gyaku-zuki
Mae-geri
Mawashi-geri
Mae-geri ~ Mawashi-geri
Kumite:
Mae-geri or Mawashi-geri against a stable target (body or hand)
Mae-geri or Mawashi-geri against a move-in target
Sasoi-waza ("invite") against a kick
Cool-down:
Heian Shodan
We've been kicking a lot, and just like any other technique, the more you do it the better it gets! We'll continue working on the kicks, so get your loose pants ready! :-)
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Sunday 3/6/11
Nice turnout for class today!
I can see everyone is starting to focus on their test now. A lot of white belts today!
On Sundays I'll be going over test drills. We will do a few mock tests as we get closer to April 28th.
Basics - We went over all the basics for white belts first exam, Ron testing for green belt, Jon M. and Nate testing for 2nd green, Eiko testing for Nidan.
Kumite - All kumite drills for 8th, 6th and 5th kyu tests
Kata - Heian Shodan, Heian Sandan, Heian Yodan and Gojushiho-sho
Sen practice - pushing then faking trying to make opponent react.
Offense/defense - light sparring
I'll be back next Saturday! So - enjoy a full week of Taichiro teaching. Start asking questions and hone in on issues you are having. It's amazing how one little fix can have a chain reaction which sets you off on a good path!
I can see everyone is starting to focus on their test now. A lot of white belts today!
On Sundays I'll be going over test drills. We will do a few mock tests as we get closer to April 28th.
Basics - We went over all the basics for white belts first exam, Ron testing for green belt, Jon M. and Nate testing for 2nd green, Eiko testing for Nidan.
Kumite - All kumite drills for 8th, 6th and 5th kyu tests
Kata - Heian Shodan, Heian Sandan, Heian Yodan and Gojushiho-sho
Sen practice - pushing then faking trying to make opponent react.
Offense/defense - light sparring
I'll be back next Saturday! So - enjoy a full week of Taichiro teaching. Start asking questions and hone in on issues you are having. It's amazing how one little fix can have a chain reaction which sets you off on a good path!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Jiu-Jitsu Friday
Tonight was the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu launch! Marcello DiPaoli lead a great class!
I'm mentioning it in this blog because 4 of our VTK members (including me) took the class. Zach, John Olson and PJ attended. We also had visitors from Dan Inosanto's school and JJ Machado Academy.
Jiu-jitsu is very different from karate but in my 7 years of training I have been searching for similarities. I am always asking myself how one style compliments the other.
There are 3 main things I have found so far that cross over...1. Timing, 2. Posture/hips and 3. Relaxing/tight elbows
1. Timing - this does not need to much discussion. It is mainly feeling. Without judging we try to see ahead of our opponents. Not second guessing but being in tune with the opponent. But sometimes our opponent gives "tells" - maybe there is a shift...we feel they are off balance. Maybe in karate we know that someone is about to move because they wind up, etc. These things aid in timing but are not really timing.
I personally have caught timing only a few times. When done correctly it is as if nothing was done but everything falls perfectly into place. Sweeping someone feels like air...without effort or energy expended. Even my mind was peaceful - not over thinking or looking to see if I could read someone's thoughts, etc.
Perfect timing is a rarity. It must be "practiced" constantly.
2. Posture/hips - the heaviest part of our body is the center - hips and buttocks. If you control this part of your opponents' body he/she can not function. This works in both vertical and horizontal situations. Think of the floor as you would a vertical wall. Once you press someone up against it they can no longer move in that direction (chess). Now they only have 3 options instead of 4. If you block the hips from moving (full mount position) your opponent is in serious trouble. This is the same in karate. If someone's posture is off you should thank them! It is very hard to move forward of their butt is already going backwards. Break your opponent's posture and keep your own.
3. Tight elbows. When on the ground try not to extend your arms. Keep your elbows glued to your knees. With proper timing you can use your arms to try and gain position. In karate - same idea. Everything comes from the center. If your elbows go out the energy goes with it. Think in terms of leverage as well. If your arms are out you can be manipulated easier...options are given to your opponent including arm bar or an easier fulcrum to break balance. This is why when we punch we would not simply keep our arms dangling outward...hit or miss. Zanshin must be present...inner readiness/reaction.
Just a few thoughts. Much more to learn and discover.
I'm mentioning it in this blog because 4 of our VTK members (including me) took the class. Zach, John Olson and PJ attended. We also had visitors from Dan Inosanto's school and JJ Machado Academy.
Jiu-jitsu is very different from karate but in my 7 years of training I have been searching for similarities. I am always asking myself how one style compliments the other.
There are 3 main things I have found so far that cross over...1. Timing, 2. Posture/hips and 3. Relaxing/tight elbows
1. Timing - this does not need to much discussion. It is mainly feeling. Without judging we try to see ahead of our opponents. Not second guessing but being in tune with the opponent. But sometimes our opponent gives "tells" - maybe there is a shift...we feel they are off balance. Maybe in karate we know that someone is about to move because they wind up, etc. These things aid in timing but are not really timing.
I personally have caught timing only a few times. When done correctly it is as if nothing was done but everything falls perfectly into place. Sweeping someone feels like air...without effort or energy expended. Even my mind was peaceful - not over thinking or looking to see if I could read someone's thoughts, etc.
Perfect timing is a rarity. It must be "practiced" constantly.
2. Posture/hips - the heaviest part of our body is the center - hips and buttocks. If you control this part of your opponents' body he/she can not function. This works in both vertical and horizontal situations. Think of the floor as you would a vertical wall. Once you press someone up against it they can no longer move in that direction (chess). Now they only have 3 options instead of 4. If you block the hips from moving (full mount position) your opponent is in serious trouble. This is the same in karate. If someone's posture is off you should thank them! It is very hard to move forward of their butt is already going backwards. Break your opponent's posture and keep your own.
3. Tight elbows. When on the ground try not to extend your arms. Keep your elbows glued to your knees. With proper timing you can use your arms to try and gain position. In karate - same idea. Everything comes from the center. If your elbows go out the energy goes with it. Think in terms of leverage as well. If your arms are out you can be manipulated easier...options are given to your opponent including arm bar or an easier fulcrum to break balance. This is why when we punch we would not simply keep our arms dangling outward...hit or miss. Zanshin must be present...inner readiness/reaction.
Just a few thoughts. Much more to learn and discover.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Good job, guys & gals!
Warm-up:
Kata
Kata:
Stance, Floor use for initiation, Leading with eyes/head, Floor connection for Kime
Kihon:
Kicks: Mae-geri, Yoko Keage, Yoko Kekomi
Free-style:
One kick (No back motion, Support foot use, Align knee to the target)
Kumite:
Kick against step-in target
Kick against Oi-zuki target
Kick, followed by a punch or Zan-shin
(React with the support foot, Pelvis already tilted, Adjust distance with the support foot)
Cool-down:
Kata
Warm-up:
Kata
Kata:
Stance, Floor use for initiation, Leading with eyes/head, Floor connection for Kime
Kihon:
Kicks: Mae-geri, Yoko Keage, Yoko Kekomi
Free-style:
One kick (No back motion, Support foot use, Align knee to the target)
Kumite:
Kick against step-in target
Kick against Oi-zuki target
Kick, followed by a punch or Zan-shin
(React with the support foot, Pelvis already tilted, Adjust distance with the support foot)
Cool-down:
Kata
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday March 2, 2011
Tonight's class marks a new experience at VTK!!
So far the dojo has been operating for a year and a half...and this was a first.
Here was the new addition to "Things that happen at the dojo..."
A NO SHOW!!!!
I understand it is a beginner's class, in a small room and it was raining BUT what's the irony of a possible 20 people not coming to class?
Did I cancel this class for some reason and then forget myself?
Well hopefully this was a one time thing. Someone could have had a free private lesson if they showed up. OH! Speaking of which - If you do book a private lesson please give 24 hour notice of cancellation...
But instead of sitting there for 1 hour and 22 minutes - I left at 8:22pm - I did Hangetsu many times. I also worked on my Nidan exam basics and did lots of stretching.
So far the dojo has been operating for a year and a half...and this was a first.
Here was the new addition to "Things that happen at the dojo..."
A NO SHOW!!!!
I understand it is a beginner's class, in a small room and it was raining BUT what's the irony of a possible 20 people not coming to class?
Did I cancel this class for some reason and then forget myself?
Well hopefully this was a one time thing. Someone could have had a free private lesson if they showed up. OH! Speaking of which - If you do book a private lesson please give 24 hour notice of cancellation...
But instead of sitting there for 1 hour and 22 minutes - I left at 8:22pm - I did Hangetsu many times. I also worked on my Nidan exam basics and did lots of stretching.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
A small class, but a perfect size for that small studio...
Kata & Kihon:
Establishing the base first
Anchor the back foot at the end
Matching the body action/dynamics (rotation, vibration, shifting, etc.) with the technique
Exam-style Kihon:
Oi-zuki
Age-uke (make a side space as you step back) ~ Gyaku-zuki (ROTATION!)
Soto-uke ~ Gyaku-zuki (ROTATION)
Shuto-uke (back foot!)
Mae-geri (square hips)
Mawashi-geri (attack from the side)
Yoko-geri Keage (quick, small kick, keep the floor connection)
Yoko-geri Kekomi (longer, thrust & hold, but don't push & fall)
Mae-geri ~ Oi-zuki (square hips)
Kicks in general - posture (hips in, face back), deep knee flexion (before & after), floor connection & balance
Free-style:
Shift around ~ react to signal with a kick (react with the support foot, and quickly align the knee to the target)
We have less than 2 months till the exam! Some are ready but many are not. At this point, I don't see anyone testing for 2 levels at once, but let me know if you want to give it a shot. The amount of proper training definitely shows in your movement, and I know you feel it, too. Stay focused, try not to miss any classes, and you'll be OK!
Kata & Kihon:
Establishing the base first
Anchor the back foot at the end
Matching the body action/dynamics (rotation, vibration, shifting, etc.) with the technique
Exam-style Kihon:
Oi-zuki
Age-uke (make a side space as you step back) ~ Gyaku-zuki (ROTATION!)
Soto-uke ~ Gyaku-zuki (ROTATION)
Shuto-uke (back foot!)
Mae-geri (square hips)
Mawashi-geri (attack from the side)
Yoko-geri Keage (quick, small kick, keep the floor connection)
Yoko-geri Kekomi (longer, thrust & hold, but don't push & fall)
Mae-geri ~ Oi-zuki (square hips)
Kicks in general - posture (hips in, face back), deep knee flexion (before & after), floor connection & balance
Free-style:
Shift around ~ react to signal with a kick (react with the support foot, and quickly align the knee to the target)
We have less than 2 months till the exam! Some are ready but many are not. At this point, I don't see anyone testing for 2 levels at once, but let me know if you want to give it a shot. The amount of proper training definitely shows in your movement, and I know you feel it, too. Stay focused, try not to miss any classes, and you'll be OK!
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