Author: senseibob
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Zoom training
Covid-19 put a stop to regular training in the hall, so Zoom training continues. We have had some inspiring sessions directly with Japan and the Hombu dojo instructors. Weekly sessions on Wednesday and Thursday are regularly attended and the instruction, limited to the available space, is in itself interesting, bringing the focus into the close-quarter realm of self-defence drills. Kata practice is performed as ‘box’ kata using the arms as usual with sliding foot movements to replicate stepping albeit on the spot! Hopefully with the easing of lock-down we will be able to get back in the dojo soon.
Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa passes away aged 88
8 December 2019 SKIF HQ sent out a communication that SKIF founder Hirokazu Kanazawa passed away peacefully at home at the ‘Blessed ripe old age’ of 88.
Many karateka across the world will have been influenced and taught by this great sensei over many decades. The Kanazawa dynasty continues and the legacy of this gentle master is far reaching with fond memories of some great training sessions.
Cancelled – Kancho Kanazawa visit to UK
Shinji Tanaka visits the UK
Presenting an exquisite technician to the UK, we have the opportunity to train at several locations; Wigan, Watford and Windsor. The Academy will be attending both the Wigan and Windsor events, looking for further insights in technique and teaching methods to pass onto the wider membership. I’m looking forward to seeing this remarkable Sensei in the dojo again.
New Year, new stuff to do!
With the coming year ahead, I want all students to be thinking about application and context for their techniques. Creatively looking at the basic and complex actions within kata with the thought of “what does this actually mean and how do I create power?”.
As we have already discovered this year, application of a technique can be quite different to the kata movement. It’s only by repetition of a sequence that the mysteries reveal themselves. I will encourage you to look and discover your own practical interpretations.
We are on a quest to improve our individual understanding of all the basics which we think we know!
Taster Session at Wilmslow High School 17 & 18 May 2018
They really liked kiai-ing.