Japanton – Chronicles of Anton in Japan!

Tonight in class we will be working on Gyokko Ryu Shoden Kata.

— Anton

Tonight in class, techniques from Koto Ryu Shoden Gata.

— Anton

Tonight we will be returning to Koshi Sanpo, with Koshi/Kamae/Hiken to create our own combination to help understand the kata.

— Anton

It has been a while since I have done a “Other Stuff” post. I thought I would share some Japanese cookbooks that I have used and that I recommend in no particular order of preference. I provide links, but they are not affiliate links (I do not make money off of them.)

1. Japanese Soul Cooking by Ono, and Salat – This is a great all round cookbook with many options you will find at Izakaiyas. Japanese Soul Cooking – Amazon Canada Link
2. Japanese Hot Pots by Ono and Salat – I enjoy this book as it makes for relatively quick meals that can be had individually or shared by 2-4 people. Japanese Hot Pots – Amazon Canada Link
3. The Just Bento Cookbook – Itoh and Doi – I got this book during the mysterious virus of unknown origin era. It explains how to put together Japanese style lunches. There are two volumes to this cookbook. Just Bento Cookbook (2 book series) – Amazon Canada Link
4. Washoku Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen by Andoh and Beisch – This book is a bit more involved. It does give great information on how to stock your kitchen for Japanese cuisine.
   Washoku – Amazon Canada Link

So if you are looking for something for yourself for Christmas, or for someone else here are some ideas.

Here is a NHK show on Ramen that I was sent. Keep your attention on the video at around 5:05 in…
In Deep with Ramen – Outside in Lost in Academia | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

— Anton

Tonight in class we will come full circle with the kihon happo, focusing on kamae. If we move properly from kamae to kamae, the rest of the mechanics will work. We will make sure that we understand that in our integrated movement.

— Anton

Tonight in class, we will be focusing on torite goho 4 and 5.

— Anton

Tonight in class, as promised, we will revisit the first 3 of the Torite Goho.

— Anton

Tonight we will move back to the torite goho and work on making sure we are reducing our need to use strength to make the techniques effective. (Making sure to understand the difference between strength and power.)

— Anton

Tonight in class we will be working more Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu and Ukemi.

— Anton

Tonight in class we will be working on Ukemi again, and using kata from TakagiYoshin Ryu to apply it.

— Anton