Newly released video from JKA Kyobashi branch in Osaka.

Sochin

Sochin: 41 movements with robust Fudo-dachi stance & strong uke, kime.

Performers should express majestic, solid and stable strength.

 

Below: JKA Australia national comp 2013 final.

 

Aikido

Joe Thambu shihan demonstrated his technique in the JKA national seminar.

The 1st Sydney park dojo competition

We had a memorable 1st Sydney park cup competition.
Well done everyone, you deserve the shiny prizes on your chests!

Special Event

The chief instructor of JKA visited Adelaide and 200 karateka from all around Australia had a productive 3-day seminar.

Sydney team with Ueki shuseki shihan

Japanese Counting

There are various ways of counting in Japanese. In karate we use numbers for moves, name of kata, grades, etc. but some people may be confused its usage.

Generally 4, 7, and 9 have two ways of reading, and it is said that you can use alternative readings when you want to avoid unlucky feeling or confusion.

4: Shi --> same pronounce as ‘death’; unlucky feeling -->Use Yon

7: Shichi --> similar pronounce to ‘Ichi’; confusion --> Use Nana

9: Ku --> same pronounce as ‘pain’; unlucky feeling --> Use Kyu

(1: ‘Sho’ is used specially for kyu/dan etc.)

This is just one of many interpretations. For the usage in your dojo, follow sensei’s instruction.

Referee & Judge

Referee/Judge practice is very important the same as technical training.
Good judging makes the games tense and smooth, also can avoid injury or confusion.

Ideally each dojo should own a set of judging flags as well (You can DIY).
- Special thanks to Mika, the professional creator-

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

2012 was quite a nice and exciting year too. I thank everybody,
and wish you a very merry Christmas & Happy new year.


[ Demonstration rehearsal]

Japan Trip

I had a little trip to Japan and visited old friends. Thank you everybody for your kind hospitality.
It was a beautiful autumn season and I could enjoy fresh foods & lovely scenery wherever I went.

I hope more people to experience the wonder Japan, the origin of karate.

Spinning Attack

One of the WSKF's characteristic points is spinning technique.
[Examples; from left kamae]
1. Moving forward Left kizami zuki --> Back turn 180° pivot on left foot --> Right jodan uraken.
2. Stepping back Right nagashi uke --> Back turn 180° pivot on right foot --> Left jodan haito uci.
You have to practice with the care of;
- quick and minimum movements while keeping balance.
- disadvantage while showing your back to the opponent.
It is hard to use in the competition, but it is also very effective if you can use them in a proper timing.        Spinning uraken trial (- missed! - not proper timing..)

 

Gedan Barai & Gedan Uke

There are a lot of terminologies in karate, and we are sometimes
using without knowing the correct usage.
e.g. Gedan barai (sweep) and Gedan uke (block)

Gedan barai; like the 1st movement of Heian shodan
                                        --> The other hand touches on the body.
Gedan uke; like the 1st movement of Jion
                             --> The other hand does not touch on the body.









Reference: JKA official seminar by Nishimura sensei

Special Event

Special seminar & National competition were held in Sydney from 5th to 7th October. All kids and adults have learned a lot of things from Nishimura sensei, and we could show the result of our daily intense training in the competition. Also the event was successfully completed thanks to many people's assistance. Well done everybody!

Gassyuku 2012

Gassyuku (training camp) in Victoria was conducted with great success.
Keep up good training everyone, and see you next year.

Today's training

Team kata practice. This is very different from individual kata, each player should concentrate on synchronizing; rhythm, distance, kiai etc., then try to gain speed and power during repetitive training.

Gassyuku 2012

You will get a lot of benefit whenever you participate gassyuku or seminar or competition.

Your techniques will improve even from watching or listening. Life is always busy, but please do not miss good opportunities.

Videos coming soon..