Some photos from the Memorial Keiko held at Ala Moana Beach Park on Saturday morning, September 1, 2011. Tony and William, that's right next to the same area we practiced at!
The weather was beautiful and prefect for the session.
Yachiyo and I attended Shihan Lowe's funeral today. It was very moving ceremony with many well known karatekas in attendance. The Canadian delegation in their bright red blazers, the Hawaii Shihans and Senseis in their dark blue blazers stood out making the ceremony special Kyokushin style.
Many local Karate Senseis were here to say theor farewells. Shihan Correigal from Canada gave a moving tribute to Shihan Lowe and family members gave insight to Shihan Lowe as a loving and caring husband and parent. Michael, Shihan Lowe's son, placed his father's black belt on his casket.
The Burial Service was held at Nuuanu Mortuary and Gardens under the bright Hawaiian sun. It was closed with Matsui Kancho leading all in a Chudan Tsuki farewell.
Shihan Lowe is now with Oyama Sosai and looking over Kyokushinkai's future.
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MEANWHILE, PLEASE ENJOY THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE. (^^)
(^^) Aloha everyone! It has been awhile since I last posted. We just had our annual promotion test yesterday. I had the video camera all set up but.........forgot to push the record button. Oh well,
The kids and mommies all did well. We will passing out new belts at the next class.
It seems as though both Yachiyo and I have caught a cold. With my recent pneumonia episode, I really need to make sure it doesn't get worse! Should be back to normal next weekend with the Monthly newsletter and One Point Lessons.
Yachiyo was able to finish work in time to make it to practice!! (^^) Tonight we took the opening movements of Saifa aka Saiha from Goju Kai and Kyokushin and compared them. Naturally depending on the movement the application changes.
First, the opening movements of Saiha by Tamura Sensei and Yachiyo
Goju Kai's basic application of the movement by Tamura Sensei.
Kyokushin applicaiton by Yachiyo
One of the important things we all learn from doing the applications of the Katas are that depending on the angle, positioning and opponent's attack, the movement may not work as planned. (^^) It is imperative in your training to try out the various angles and attacks and see if the movement is applicable. Just a change in grip can greatly affect the waza/technique.
Also remember to include non-complaint drills to the movements so that we do not get fooled with our own effectiveness of the waza. Compliant drills have its purpose and is an important step in learning the waza and application of movements and should not be left out of the training program.
Side kick drill
It is important that this drill is done slowly so that you can work on your balance, muscle control and accuracy of your side kick. The same drill can be done with all othe kicks. Caution: when you do the applicaton of the side kick defense against the gedan mawashi, be rest assured your thighs will be hurting from the impact. Be prepared for the pain. Aginst a high mawashigeria side kick to the stomach is effective.
A good speed reaction drill also. The key is to counter when the attacker raises his knee to chamber.
