The session began with practise of sanbon tsuki, the three punch combination. Higher grades worked from a fighting stance, whereas lower grades worked from a formal stance. The combination was repeated using the conventional approach, together with a less frequently used approach. The four basic blocking combinations were then added into the mix. A freestyle perspective was used by the higher grades, whilst the lower grades drilled the standard combinations used in the grading syllabus.
Partner work concentrated on kizame tsuki attacks, and maewashi geris using the front leg. These techniques were practised against a compliant opponent before being incorporated into a kumite drill.
The Heian katas were selected randomly by the class and performed concurrently to conclude the class.
18 members trained in the session: Jonathon Osborne; Paul Osborne; Bob Dainty; Alex Hull; Darren Cockburn; Oliver wood; Chris Webb; Caroline Rees; Jackie Raikes; Audrius Mikalauscas; Charlotte Bonardi; Caroline Todd; Kerry Lee; Steve Hull; Teddie Henderson; Phil Raikes; Arthur Hall; Rosemary Hall.
SOUTH NOTTS KARATE 