leftl_fist Shihan Barlow's Visit 2011 right_fist
Tuesday 29th March saw the welcome return of Shihan Kevin Barlow 7th Dan to the Dojo of Komayaka Karate Club in Greenfield Oldham. The lesson began with a warm up taken by Sempai Duwain Chase. Shihan Kevin Began the lesson with Kihon (Basics).
The class and Sensei Barlow
The class and Sensei Barlow
Sensei demonstrates to the class
Sensei demonstrates to the class
Sensei demonstrates to the class
Sensei demonstrates to the class
Sensei demonstrates to the class
Sensei demonstrates to the class
Sensei demonstrates a technique

Sensei Garry Lewis, Sam, Shihan Barlow, Sensei Duwain Chase and Sensei Mike Wilde

Zuki (punches) to Jodan (Upper), Chudan (Middle) and Gedan (Lower) progressing to Ren Zuki (alternating punches) finishing with Kiai (focusing shout literally - "Meeting of the spirits").

Moving on to Uke (Blocks) again to Jodan, Chudan and Gedan progressing to Ren Uke (Alternating Blocks) finishing with Kiai

Shihan then moved on to more advanced combinations of Chudan Zuki, Empei (Elbow strike), Uraken (Back fist) and Oi Gyakuzuki (Step through reverse punch)

After a short break Shihan then moved to fighting stance Suri Ashi Gyakuzuki (sliding step reverse punch) and back to Kamae (Guard position) which then developed into practising a fast changing stance Gyakuzuki with partners.

Next the lesson changed to the practice of "ring craft" with partners moving around the dojo in two groups changing stances..

Shihan further developed the 'ring craft'; into a fun practice her termed the 'Dragon's tail'. A defender, wearing an extra Obi (Belt) at the back of their own Obi, moved around avoiding obstacles (The rest of the students) whilst keeping facing the attacker

Shihan finished the lesson with continuous touch Kumite (Ably demonstrated first by Shihan himself).

Finally a warm down of leg raises and press ups

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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