Jun 25th, 2009 by doug in Karate Class
Sensei Cieplik revisited the base, retreat and attack concept he and Doc Pusateri explained to me in the past.
ten-no-kata….
Sensei had us spend some time on some ten-no-kata moves. From the ready stance, we stepped forward and did a long front punch really reaching forward, from there we stepped back into the ready stance and then [...]
Jun 23rd, 2009 by doug in Karate Class
Focus mitts was the weapon of choice for Sensei Noia today.
Hit the focus mitt not our partner….
We started out with our focus mitts and Sensei Noia has work on some kicks. Our partner would hold the mitt in certain spots, next to the head, by the ribs or in front of the abs, and we [...]
Jun 18th, 2009 by doug in Karate Class
Since testing is all done, Sensei Cieplik shared some new Karate “stuff” with us.
Basic thinking movements…
We started with reverse punch, front leg front snap kick and then jab. From a stationary front stance we did a reverse punch, from there we did a front leg front snap kick and as we set out foot down [...]
Jun 17th, 2009 by doug in Karate Workouts
Testing has come to and end and I am satisfied with the results.
My wife was the first to test and she did an excellent job. She cleared her keri and is now a full 1st kyu. My son also did an awesome job by getting four stripes and is now a 1st kyu also. I [...]
Jun 16th, 2009 by doug in Karate Class
Sensei Noia had us hitting stuff and it was good.
Simple moves but strong….
We had out partner hold a foam pad and we went to work. We did front punch, reverse punch, back fist, hammer fist, knife hand and elbow strikes between 10 and 20 times with each side.
Not too much to talk about here but [...]
