Kaizen Shotokan Karate

As there was only three of us tonight in the dojo we did some test prep.
And as a throwback Tuesday treat, I introduced Brandi and Lee to Bo kata Shodan no kon.
Fun!

Starting August 25 we will now be offering tai chi and qigong classes.
Hosted by certified Instructor Dennis Afeld on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
11:30-12:30 for beginners
1:00-2:00 for intermediate

For more information email him at [email protected]

Coming September 12, Sensei Chuck Kerrigan, 7th dan.
Sensei Kerrigan has decades of experience in karate, not just shotokan.
Looking forward to hosting him!

As a reminder, our dojo is fairly small and as such participants will be limited to 20 in each session.
As it fills up, I will post how many spaces remain.

Starting August 1st, all 3rd kyu and above must come up with a lesson plan that covers kihon, kata and bunkai and be prepared to run a class using this.
All future gradings will include these principles and applications and candidates will need to prepare accordingly.

New shirt added to the webstore.

Shotoka Kaizen by kaizen-shotokan Shotokan karate

Small classes all round tonight, for the late class I worked on all the Tekki katas.

Really good seminar this morning with sensei Johnson.
Did lots of application work using pressure and nerve points and how they relate to kata.
Think everyone really enjoyed themselves.

Another good weekend of karate in the bag.
I think it’s important to share our knowledge between other dojos and keep up to with our own knowledge and experience.
With that said thanks to everyone who stepped up and did their bit.
Keyth Mooneyham
Mark Selheim
Sean Sosman
Bernie Flesch
Until next time.