Bradenton, FL Karate: Manatee Martial Arts - Shuri Ryu Karate

No Class for the rest of December

Casey — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:34:03 +0000

Enjoy the time off for the rest of the month and Happy Holidays to everybody!

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Casey — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:54:13 +0000

1800-1845 class: Keep working on the kicks, especially the side kick and roundhouse. There are a lot of people leaning back when they throw the kick and that takes away part of the power of the kick. Keep your weight moving forward. A little bit of falling forward is good when throwing these kicks as your weight is also forward, but keep it under control and be sure not to just randomly fall.

1845-2000 class: This was an excellent chance for everybody to evaluate how they fought and how others fight (patterns, footwork, etc.) I know I learned a lot and I hope that everybody else did too.

Tuesday, June 23rd 2009

Casey — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:38:56 +0000

Good job this evening. If you did not come tonight, in the first class we worked drills for reaction and speed and in the second class, developing power with knees and elbows. Remember that a technique thrown only with the area of the body that is doing the striking is not very powerful. Be sure to utilize the entire body (especially hips) and, if you can, throw forward movement into the technique to further increase the striking power. Green Belt/adult and up, don’t forget the extra class Thursday.

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Casey — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:31:48 +0000

Good job in class Thursday. It was good to see some faces that I haven’t seen in a while. A couple points that I noticed while class was going on. In class IS the time to take a technique and slow it down. On the street it will be faster, but you can only master it at full-speed after you have mastered it at half-speed. I also saw a lot of flailing and just trying to hit the other person without regard to technique, form, power, or precision. It is much better to get that one punch that turns the tide of a fight than to get one-thousand hits that don’t do anything. Everybody GREEN BELT/ ADULT and up, don’t forget the after-class grappling sessions on the next few Thursdays from 20:00-20:30.

Before coming to class Tuesday, please take some time to think about how you perform your basic punches and blocks (muscles used, amt. of hip rotation, any visualizations you use, etc.) and then think of how you think they should be. Are you close? Being self-critical about your own techniques is very helpful in improving them.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Jared — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:47:21 +0000

Practice your Bunkai!

Tuesday, May 20, 2009

Jared — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:50:43 +0000

A belated welcome back for Sensei Sasha! Hope you feel better soon…

Worked on some leg exercises and reviewed Ippons, Teazus and Kihons. We also practiced our Kihons in four directions with opponents. It’s always good to be able to perform these on the opposite side, as well as on the regular side that you normally practice them on. Remember to practice the bunkai for your kata! See you Thursday!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Jared — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:22:52 +0000

Special thanks this week to Sensei Jimmy. It’s always nice to have you back at the dojo, and we all appreciate and enjoy your instruction and presence.

Good work sparring tonight. Remember to keep your kicks above the belt when you are sparring. A few minor injuries today, but everyone walked away. Just remember your control, whether you are working with a younger student or a more advanced rank. Don’t forget your fundamentals or your form. Also, evaluate yourself as well as your opponent, you should be finding your weaknesses as well as your opponents.

Here is a review of the 8 Types of Attack:

Direct

Defensive

Counter

Circular

Sacrifical

Surprise

Hit and Run

Passive

Class on Tuesday, May 5th

Casey — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:59:30 +0000

Good work with the universal level of the kata, everyone. Just remember to keep the techniques effective and know what you are doing with each technique and against what. As you run your kata at home, remember the 10 points of kata and try to focus on a different one each time you run your kata.

Thursday, we will be sparring, so remember to bring your sparring gear (espescially mouthguards if you have them) and come focused and ready to spar!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Jared — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:44:12 +0000

Good work on your kata today, and remember, KEEP PRACTICING! There is no such thing as practicing or learning your kata too much. If you already know your highest kata, work on the spiritual and universal aspects. Learn the bunkai for your kata so that you know what your opponents are doing in addition to what you are supposed to be doing in your kata.
Here is the 10 Principles of Kata if you were not able to copy them down:

Speed
Power
Form
Balance
Intent (Meaning that you know what your strikes are and what kind of damage they are inflicting)
Breathing
Focus
Zanshin (or open mindedness. Meaning that you are aware of what you are doing in your kata.)
Kime (Focus)
Kiai (Spirit)

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Jared — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:30:38 +0000

Remember, no class on Thursday this week. Have a good weekend; See you all Tuesday!