On Saturday October 24, 2020, we took part in a 100 Kata Challenge. At our full-time dojo we gathered to perform 100 kata of our choice. Some people did a few kata many times, some did ten kata ten times, or even more kata fewer times. I took some timelapse of the event. Our blackContinue reading “100 Kata Challenge”
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Mnemonics: part 1
Pat the dog, tickle the dog, good boy. This one is Sensei James’ device for the flowing hands in Bassai-dai. I’ve used it several times to teach lower grades this move and it has been quite effective! Oh, you’re sooo annoying! This one is mine for remembering the Japanese terms for footwork: oi ashi, yoriContinue reading “Mnemonics: part 1”
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