Thought For The Week

Technique of the Week (April 21st, 2008)

From Sensei Karen Brophy
Ueshiro Bushi Dojo Karate Dojo
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"Show The Move!"

At the Bushi Dojo, we have been working the past few months on slowing
down our Kata and showing EVERY move. We are doing a lot of Kata by
the count and making sure we are counting (1, 1000; 2, 1000) between
each move.

When practicing Kata, we start at half speed and power, progressing
to 3/4 speed and then finishing up with some full speed and power.
Full speed and power does not mean go through the Kata quickly. There
should still be 2 full seconds between each move. The speed is in the
move itself, not between the moves.

As a satellite Dojo, we strive to ensure that we maintain the
traditional Ueshiro Shorin-ryu style of moves and that we impart that
to our students.

I thought it would be good for everyone to benefit from our experience
and focus on SHOWING THE MOVE this week.