We had a busy month of cross training with other Dojos including, PDK, Kurrajong and a Kata Showdown with GKR. A visiting instructor and a Kata Showdown Juan Perez is a Nidan with GKR and has a dojo in Northbirgde. Terry knows Juan well and invited him to come and train with us. Before class, …
Tai Sabaki The focus of this month was Tai-Sabaki so we devoted the majority of the time working on the art of body shifting plus a little Aikido. We spent a lot of time focusing on Yoko-Geri and Mae-Geri as these are a crucial part of two of the Tai-Sabaki Kihon. Strong, sharp, controlled kicks are essential not …
AFTK National Seminar 2015 This month we made the trip to Ashgrove in Queensland for the the AFTK National Seminar 2015. This is the first seminar held by the AFTK (Australian Federation of Traditional Karate) in a few years and it was great to see so many attendees. The full day event was attended by …
At the AFTK National Seminar last weekend Soke Glen Smith took us through self-defence with the use of the cane, walking stick or umbrella. His session focused on the practical and effective self-defence techniques these everyday items have to offer. Below is a video Kai Kihon as performed by Glen and some of his students at the AFTK National Seminar 2015.
The Kurrajong trip David Hennesey is a Karate-Ka from the early 2000’s and was the last Shodan under Kyoshi Sensei Clutterbuck. David has moved around in the past 10 years or so which has made it challenging to train with him. But as with any true Karate-Ka, he’s kept the fire burning and now trains with his …
Kids night at the Dojo The Winter school holidays happened this month so we invited the kids along to join our classes. Bruce’s kids, Luke and Amber came to training the same night Sam and Lucy (my two) were there. Luke has been training for many years so it was a walk in the park for …
This month we were fortunate enough to get a visit from our good friend Elna but this time she didn’t come alone. Her Sensei, Bruce Robertson came with her so that they could demonstrate some of the amazing techniques of Aikido. Sensei Robertson is a true Martial Artists with over 50 years training and decades of practical experience …
Horse stance and chariots The foundation of great technique is great stance. A stable, strong and balanced stance coupled with lightning fast footwork and accurate foot placement is a must for all Karate-Ka. Well, it should be the goal at least. Because a creating a great stance is no easy feet, ahem, I mean feat. …
Kids galore This month we had more kids at the Dojo than ever before. We were visited by the young Tabley boys early in the month. Macrus and Daniel came along to watch a class and hopefully next time they can come and train with us too. Terry’s son, Alec came and joined us for …
Heian Sandan Bunkai The Vines below are a selection of our Bunkai for Heian Sandan. The returning Kiba-Dachi moves The last move (180 degree spin) The last move with an alternate finish
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