We began with shuttle runs to warm up. The first exercise in basics was a simple kick/punch routine using maegeris x2, gyacku tsukis x2, oitsuki x1 – but not necessarily in that order! We then worked with a partner. We began with target practise using a double step to deliver a jodan gyaku tsuki. Maintaining a fairly modest tempo we brought blocks and then counters into play. Once the skill set was in place we raised the tempo and attacked and defended with gusto!
The session concluded with kata: whilst the black belts tackled Kanku Dai, the kyu grades refined the Heian katas.
9 members trained in the session: Miguel Dennis; Bob Dainty; Frank Dennis; Steve Cassapi; Oliver Wood; Darren Cockburn; Kerry Lee; Charlotte Bonardi; Gobe Hobona.
SOUTH NOTTS KARATE 