DOJO ACTIVITIES
Kihon - basic training of techniques
Kumite - low, medium, and high speed controlled partner sparring with no or light contact
Kata - Routines of 20-65 moves of varying difficulty designed for students to foster more focus, refine their kihon and improve their kumite.
Group sparring - one student vs many.
Bunkai and Oyo - the analysis and application of movements from kata for self-defense purposes.
Knife defenses
Short stick (Jo) and long stick (Bo) defenses
Bo Kata - incorporating the long staff into kata practice.
Ashi barrai and Ukemi - foot sweeps and falling practice.
Regional Training Camps
Regional Tournaments
Local and dojo competitions
Bowling (supporting leg and kosa dachi practice)
Ice skating (back leg power and front and side stance training)
Sensei says (training in concentration)
Movie nights
Kihon - basic training of techniques
Kumite - low, medium, and high speed controlled partner sparring with no or light contact
Kata - Routines of 20-65 moves of varying difficulty designed for students to foster more focus, refine their kihon and improve their kumite.
Group sparring - one student vs many.
Bunkai and Oyo - the analysis and application of movements from kata for self-defense purposes.
Knife defenses
Short stick (Jo) and long stick (Bo) defenses
Bo Kata - incorporating the long staff into kata practice.
Ashi barrai and Ukemi - foot sweeps and falling practice.
Regional Training Camps
Regional Tournaments
Local and dojo competitions
Bowling (supporting leg and kosa dachi practice)
Ice skating (back leg power and front and side stance training)
Sensei says (training in concentration)
Movie nights