Kata techniques should be big and expansive as should kihon techniques – this will lead to an easier ability to bridge distance for kumite and stronger techniques. He will be conducting Dan testing later this afternoon. Sensei singled out the candidates for Nidan and Sandan – to review and coach their favorite katas. There is still so much more to learn about Jitte for me (thankful for the added perspective on applications). He fielded many questions from the group regarding varied kata segments – such as Jitte, Chinte, Bassai-dai, Kanku-dai. Sensei took extra care to quiz and explain application of kata moves (bunkai). He again stressed on pivoting on the ankle driving momentum forward toward the next direction. Sensei shared an adaptation of Heian Shodan kata he did 200 times a day (a regiment that he attributes to helping him win GOLD for kata at the World tournament). We need to pay close attention to hip sideways for blocks and hip forward for attacks – use hips for techniques not only upper body. This morning’s class had heavy emphasis on hip rotation/hip vibration and the distinction when to use which. Even then, we got there just in time (phew!). ~ Christina Day Two: second class 10-11:30am EST (Kata)ġ0 am class – what bliss! Sure beats a 6am regiment. A personal highlight for me when I whipped out an old photo of my brother and me with Sensei Shiina at that venue to share – CHINO, SHIINA & CHINA photo!Īll in all, a fantastic ending for our first day at camp. We also reminisced about 1994 JKA world tournament in Philly when Sensei Jose and Sensei Shiina squared off during USA vs. Sensei Shiina told of his adventures teaching at international camps where subtleties of cultures come to play. And of course followed by fun-filled comaraderie with lots of stories from both Sensei Shiina and Sensei Jose Ferrand. Very stimulating!Īfter class, we convened at the Mexican restaurant next to Miami Shotokan Karate Club dojo for dinner. Refreshingly, an ample opportunity (invitation and encouragement from Sensei) for the class to ask questions of him. There was good discussion about bunkai and more emphasis on feet positioning (directing power forward to the next move). He reviewed kata – Heians for the color belts and Bassai-dai & Kanku-dai for the advanced belts. Oh how I could really use a pedicure after camp! We were sweating and high on adrenalin that came to a crash when Sensei ripped off Frankie’s blister (with kime) at the bottom of his foot! Grimaces of compassion was audible among the class, though Sensei reinforced that we should venture to train until callusses form. In particular, he called out the significance of inside tension of our stance helping propel us forward as oppose to dissipating the momentum if our knees or feet are pointing outward while moving forward. He talked about how we should be continually pushing ourselves to improving distance and speed of our attacks during training. This kept the younger folks completely engaged physically and the older groups as engaged in their pace. He had everyone training hard – giving the younger, spryer ones more of a physical challenge (faster, longer strides and distance to cover etc). The kids were called out to the first row, the under 20yo’s and 30yo’s in the next row, and then the under 50yo’s and over 50yo’s in the next 2 rows respectively. He had some awesome drills following, but what was significant to me was him reorganizing the class into age groups. He emphasized how important kiai was to training, but keeping the discipline to kiai on each 10th count and no other. Alot of speed, paying attention to hip forward and straight while maintaining stance height during transition. Sensei Shiina started us with step-in oizuki chudan, kiri-kai and another oizuki chudan – faster & faster responding to his count. Was happy to see John who took care of my dying dog back in 2000 when I moved to San Francisco! There was about 40 people in attendance, many of whom I haven’t seen in ages. Thankfully, she finally got here just about when the class was starting. Was worried about Silvia who landed in FLL at 4:08pm driving down to Miami in a rental car directed by her GPS. Arrived at the University of Miami Wellness Center early at 5:35pm.
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