GALLERY — NEW YORK, JANUARY 2010
On January 27, 2010, we were interviewed by Ruth Berdah-Canet and Noriko Komura from Chopsticks NY. The final article was published on the March 2010 issue of Chopsticks NY. Here are some highlights:
Circular Tenshin with Tsuki & Keri
Tsuki Drills with Counter Attacks
Koshi Drills — Tsuki & Kata (Shoulder) Position
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Arrival to our Dōjō
We welcomed Ruth and Noriko San and asked them to observe the first thirty minutes of class. At the Shinjinbukan School, students are expected to work out in small groups as well as individually.
Yobiundō — Jumping Push Ups
In the pictures below, Preston Flammang and Masaaki Satō performed Jumping Push Ups as part of Yobiundō.
Circular Tenshin with Tsuki & Keri
We continued our class with drills of circular Tenshin combined with Tsuki (Hand Strike) and Keri (FootStrike).
One of the trademarks of the Shinjinbukan School is to practice in the dark.
Chīshi Drills
In the pictures below, I worked with Chīshi. This is one of the most traditional training methods used in Okinawan Karate.
Tsuki Drills with Counter Attacks
In the pictures below, I demonstrated the use of Iri Kumi with Joni Satō. This type of hand technique creates the opening used in a counter attack.
— In the first row of photos below, Masaaki practiced Kukan Tsuki as I used Nigiri Kata (gripping techniques) from below.
— In the second row of photos below, I demonstrated several Iri Kumi techniques.
End of Class Ceremony
As part of our Reigi Sahō, we end class with three formal bows with the command Shomen Ni Rei. This ended the beginner's class. The senior students continued training.
Ti Machiwara
Next, we demonstrated some basic drills using Ti Machiwara. This training tool is one of the trademarks of the Shinjinbukan School.
A Tsuki is not a Punch
A Tsuki is not a punch; a punch could be described as a fast push; which is an entirely different thing. Therefore, a true karateka must train to develop Tsuki rather than a punch that resembles those used in boxing.
— In the first row of photos below, I executed a light tsuki which sent Ruth a meter away.
— In the second row of photos, Preston Flammang demonstrated several punches using a basic boxing technique.
Next, Joni Satō demonstrated the typical force of a regular push.
Koshi Drills — Tsuki & Kata (Shoulder) Position
Next, Ms. Berdah-Canet participated in a training drill dealing with the basic of Koshi (Mechanics of Tsuki, Keri and Tenshin). In this case, the use of the Koshi (hip rotation) is connected to the position of the Kata (shoulder) and the entire arm.
Kukan Tsuki with Nigiri Kata
Next, Ms. Ruth Berdah-Canet paired up with one of our members, Joni Satō. This drill combined Kukan Tsuki (Tsuki strikes to the air) and Nigiri Kata (gripping techniques).
Naifuanchi Sho Dan
The class ended with a demonstration of Kata (Forms). In the pictures below, my deshi Preston Flammang, Masaaki Satō and Joni Satō demonstrated Naifuanchi Sho Dan. In this case, we worked on the Junjo of the Kata, count by count, as I checked each position.
