Its normally not tournament season but check out http://www.flma.net for a tournament this Saturday held in Clearwater. I think its $5 to watch, but you can check the website.
I wont be going but there will be some coming up after the New Year which we will try to attend as a class.
Its just not the season right now to hold tournaments.
Beginners:
Today we worked on stepping properly using different methods.
1) The first step was a straight step. Back foot comes to front and then back out. For example if you have your left foot forward. Step up with the right foot to the left foot, then step out with the left foot.
2) Next was using the front leg to lead. If your in a left f
ront stance. Use the left foot and step forward a little then guide the right foot behind it. Remember not to drag your feet on the floor.
3) We also did a cross behind step. Facing side ways to start but eyes and hands to the front, take the foot thats in the back step behind you and then take the other foot and step forward to get back to your original stance.
4) crescent step: Almost like basic step #1 above except the feet do more of a semi-circle (or crescent shape) to come in and out. A little trickier than the others.
We also worked on getting our knee up higher by using objects to help us kick over them.
Finally we did kiba limbo to work on a strong foundation on our kiba (horse) stance and perfect on getting lower in our stances.
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Advanced:
Today we worked the majority of the day with Sai’s remember that in Japanese there is no plural when mentioning Sai’s it is Nichosai for 2 (or a pair). However in English we still say “sai’s”.
Plenty was covered today. The Sai has a long background, it should be the length of your elbow or +1 inch longer once held in your reverse grip.
Zaki or Saki is the tip of the Sai
Mana Uchi - is the Sai shaft
Yoku - is the tymes or the forks
Nagiri or sometimes Suka - Handle
Gashida or Kashida - Butt of the Sai
Stuff we didnt cover in class terms:
Natural grip = Kante Moshi
Yakutae Moshi = Forearm block grip
We worked on a few different holds, strikes, and applications. For safety reasons its best to practice the things we discussed and not get confused with what I write online here. As a review though we worked on:
High block, middle block, and low block with the Sai.
This includes opening the Sai and switching grips to execute the blocks (so two different ways to execute the blocks)
After the block we added a strike to the collar bone followed by two punches with the butt of the Sai.
Final notes: the Sai is the perfect shape to strike and follow up to the throat, groin, grab and sweep the legs.
On your chamber remember to do a half-chamber or else you will either grab your uniform with the Yoku or stab yourself if your in the reverse hold
Don’t forget on your standard grip to keep your thumb in the center, NOT ON THE SIDE!
Sai’s run about $30-$35 for 2 (a pair). This way you are able to practice at home.
Remember to make sure you have the correct measurements before placing your order.
Beginners:
Today our focus was on H Form kata. If you dont remember any of the moves theres is a whole kata sheet that I will upload shortly with pictures. Its in the student files - enter the password - then go to the kata section and click H-Form Kata.
If you forgot the password - ask me about it in class.
Don’t forget to keep reviewing your punches, blocks, kicks, falls, ippons, and self defense.
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Advanced:
So many strikes….. If i spell them wrong, don’t be mad but I don’t have time to double check right this second. We can edit it later and add on to this list as we learn more.
Beginners:
The other day we worked on blocks, punches, and kicks as a basic review. The majority of the class we focused on 1 step sparring combinations. There are many techniques that you can mix and match to create some combinations. Some of the techniques we worked on were:
1) Jab - Reverse punch
2) Jab - Jab - Reverse punch
3) Turn with the hook
4) Front kick - jab - reverse punch
5) front leg front kick - rear leg front kick - upper cut
The Jab: Remember that the jab is the front hand. (Front leg - front hand)
The reverse punch: The back hand… (back leg - back hand)
Turn: The turn is done by moving the back foot around. If its the left foot (its counter clockwise) If its the right foot (the foot moves clockwise). Remember to execute the hook off the front hand of whatever stance your in while doing the turn.
Bob-and-weave - The bob and weave or dip is a little drill we went over to get you to use your legs to dip and avoid punches, get in tight to find open areas, and find new angles. Practice this, remember to use your legs and not your back.
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Advanced:
Kicking warm up
Ippons, kihons, teuzus randomized
Kata for 7 mins
The main things after the general review and warm up was the little things about the punches and turns. We worked on using your legs, body, and hips to generate power from the upper cut.
In addition, the turns with the hook we focused on keeping your arm and momentum nice and tight to give you a quick rotation. (Don’t lift your arm up really high. Its better to keep it in tighter than wide open this leaves you more open for getting hit in the kidneys and rib-cage section).
Finally a 3/4 jab - jab - reverse punch combination. The first jab is to blind your opponent basically / find your distance and check their reaction. The second jab is to try and execute it, and the reverse punch is to change it up and do a strong follow up.
Beginner:
Today we worked broke up in two groups. We worked on blocks and a basic review for people that have been here for a while. Please study your sheets if you are still learning them as well as your punches. For the other group you went over some basics such as getting up and down, rules, stances, and so forth.
Advanced:
Did some warm ups with kicks, reviewed ippons/kihons/teuzus and went over some more kata things. Hopefully you got to review it a little bit more from last week.
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