I hope thats the case.
I bought a pair of the worbington sai after seeing this post and I gave in and did it. Now let me give the positives first. 1. The balance is...
Not out of line for a private lesson for an hour. I charge $40 pr/hr for 1 hour private lessons but I am very critical and in depth in my...
I don't have any idea.
We have a LED sign for a building for sale that simply reads karate. It is in a Asian style font (Wonton) in red. It is in very good condition and...
Great suggestions above. You can get creative with some blocking drills also.
Sorry everyone missed Sensei Kerker's seminar if was very enjoyable as usual.
In Okinawan Karate and Kobudo Shodan (1st Dan) is just a basic understanding of the basics and nothing more also. Also Masters level though its...
Sorry picture didn't attach. I found the picture of the sai I was talking about
I have done it before. Especially when I was younger trying to make it a habit.
I am always trying to improve my technique and understanding of it. The better I understand the technique the better it works for me. Don't ever...
When Bill and I get to see each other again hopefully in November I am sure we will shake each others hand and say hey.
Just checked your profile and I understand you thought process better. Being a beginner you have not yet discovered what time does for your skill...
I agree growth is not out goal either just quality and like minded karateka coming together for a common cause.
Normal time frame. Welcome to the martial arts. With my organization because of my rank the vice president position is held by one of my...
I would wait until you have at least a 6th Dan to start an organization.
I run a small organization called the Ryukyu Bujutsu Hozon Shinkokai which was organized to research, promote and preserve traditional Ryukyuan...
I am familiar with Jurgens Sensei and I know he lived on Okinawa for quite sometime training with Akamine Hiroshi Sensei. I have never seen his...
Apology accepted.. Arigato gozaimasu!!
No I don't study with Shapland Sensei I was lucky enough to find a very good kobudo sensei locally that is a student of Tokumura Sensei now. I did...
Bill, There are many things that I have gotten that "I couldn't afford" but I planned for them and worked to be able to do it. I understand money...
Bill, I have 2 pair of Shureido Sai and they are quite nice. The real heavy duty ones are a bit big for me but I use the chrome ones most of the...
Scottie, I hope you can make it.
Kerker Sensei discovered how much I could take last year and gave me the great privledge of being his uke for a good part of the day. I hurt for...
Just a extra note. Kerker Sensei does use Isshinryu as a guideline but has a Shorinryu guy I picked up some stuff from him last year and a pretty...
Scottie, You spelled Tokumura Sensei's name correctly :-)
I have seen the JUKA brand gis and they seemed good. I am not sure which level it was. I have worn several heavyweight gis over the years such as...
Yes I do train that way and we do it with our students.
Bill, Congrats on you placement!! I am not sure what happened that the judges dropped the ball on not following the rules but as one of the floor...
Thank you for you comments on my comments RRepster.
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