Japanton – Chronicles of Anton in Japan!

Tonight in class more Gyokko Ryu Shoden. We will continue to focus on understanding the different pieces that make up the kata.

Also, Koho Biiru Nage.

— Anton

Tonight in class we will be continuing with our coverage of Gyokko Ryu Shoden Gata.

— Anton

Tonight in class, we will continue our study of Gyokko Ryu Shoden.

— Anton

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

— Anton

Tonight in class, techniques from Koto Ryu Shoden Gata.

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

— 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.

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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