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Tonight’s class, instructed by 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗺 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, explored a different way of understanding our Kata and the way we approach confrontation.

We should all aim to become a 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 — neutral in emotion, yet completely aware of what is happening around us. From our own personal space, we observe rather than become concerned with things that have not yet entered our 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲.

Our Personal Space is our buffer zone — the space around everything we hold dear: our family, our home and our wellbeing.

When something enters that space, the Watcher on the Hill changes. We begin to lose our neutrality and become the 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲.

Now we 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀.

🔹 𝟭–𝟯 — 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁
Displacement or redirecting the threat is generally sufficient.

🔸 𝟰–𝟳 — 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁
Containment or restraint may be required to suppress the situation.

🔺 𝟳–𝟭𝟬 — 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁
Elimination may be required to stop the threat in its tracks.

This same philosophy can be found within our Kata.

As we 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲, we become the 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹.

As the threat approaches our Personal Space, we 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲, becoming the 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲.

We then enter 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — slowing things down, becoming aware, composing ourselves and projecting our presence. This is where we 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀.

Once the threat has been assessed, we choose the appropriate course of action and enter 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲, dealing with the threat according to its level.

The greater the threat, the greater the 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲 we leave behind.

Kata should not be viewed as one big brawl. It is a series of 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀, each sequence having its own beginning, escalation, resolution and reset.

After each 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲 and resulting 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲, we breathe out slowly, reset and return to 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

We then focus on the next sequence, breathe in and begin again:

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 → 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 → 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 → 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 → 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲 → 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲 → 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 / 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁.

When we approach Kata this way, it begins to breathe new life.

The Kata becomes more than a series of movements. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗼,
𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗺 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗻.

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

Hi Guys a full floor at Honbu with 25 students presenting to train from Kin Shinden to white belt and every rank in-between this demonstrates the strength of Anderson Bushi Kai principles of respect regardless of age or gender as is apparent in the attached pictures, if you are looking to train and become more confident and capable feel free to drop in at Honbu at Upper Mt. Gravatt or check out your nearest club on the ABK website. I look forward to seeing you on the floor and at $15. a class it is great value. Osu Esho Funi Pat Kiely Kin Shinden.

Hi Guys at the Cauldron with the higher ranks working on grade requirements and discussing principles with Renge Malcolm overall a positive meeting OSU Esho Funi Pat Kin Shinden.

With the Kata Masters working on grade advancement requirements an excellent learning experience Thank you Kata Masters Osu Esho Funi Pat Kin Shinden.

Hi Guys I spoke today with Shinden John Core and he informed me that there will be another seminar in October the 24th I believe located in Woodford the proposed cost will be $70 per person included is morning tea and lunch with various higher ranks assisting with Renge Malcolm taking a class. There will be pamphlets available at the upcoming grading at Brassall State School Shinden John Core will be in attendance for any questions you may have regarding this event, I highly recommend you mark this in your calendar OSU Esho Funi Pat Kin Shinden.

Hi Guys another full floor at Bloodaxe Honbu with 19 participants preparing for the upcoming grading on the 30th. At Brassall State School. Renge Malcolm taking class working on fundamental techniques that apply to any given situation you may encounter whether black belt or white belt it has a positive application iregardless of rank. This aspect requires development of not just physical development important as that is but there must be a parallel development of mind strength as they are absolutely entangled. OSU Esho Funi Pat Kin Shinden.

With the Kata Masters preparing for the Grading at the end of August I look forward to seeing you there. Osu Esho Funi Pat Kin Shinden.

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