A combination of five basic blocks and counters was used to warm up before we progressed to kicking practice. The lower grades concentrated on maegeri and kekome, whilst the higher grades worked on two double kick combinations: maegeri/kikome and maegeri/maewashi.
Combination punching to the face and body was then practised using a dash to advance on the opponent. This drill was developed to include prescribed blocks and counters. The final stage of the drill had those defending pre-empting the attack with a chudan punch or a jodan punch depending on the nature of the attack.
Grading specific kata in sub groups brought the last session before the summer training schedule to a conclusion.
10 members trained in the session: George Coates; Frank Dennis; Becky Cassapi; Steve Cassapi; Alex Heather; Harry Heather; Rory Cave; Arthur Hall; Rosemary Hall; Alan Lea.
SOUTH NOTTS KARATE 