Hi everyone - Hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving...
Next Saturday, December 6, is a regional practice at 10 am. Hope that you can join us.
Note: Parking may be fun on Saturday as there is an auction down the hall from us at the Concept Grove wood shop.
The best dojo to practice martial arts in Rochester, NY since 1984.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Turkey Day
Just wanted to post a reminder that there will be no class either Thursday evening or Friday morning. Enjoy the time off with family and friends. Happy Holidays
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Ki Development Exercises
For the first time, I gave my Monday 7:00 pm class homework…
Question: How do ki development exercises relate to technique?
Assignment:
1. Choose a ki development exercise.
2. Lead the class in the ki development exercise you choose.
3. Demonstrate a throw/technique that illustrates the ki exercise you choose.
4. Have class practice in pairs the technique you demonstrated while you coach.
Homework was due last night and I’m pleased to say it was a great success!
6 different ki exercises were demonstrated ranging from the more commonly known kotegaeshi undo and tenkan undo to the more exotic zanshin undo and gokyo undo.
Here a run down of the ki exercises that were demonstrated:
Class observations:
Techniques often incorporate more than one ki exercise, for example:
Brad’s katate tori kaitennage included not only tenkan undo but funekogi undo and udemawashi undo.
Dave’s shomenuchi kokyunage line throw included gokyo undo as well as shomenuchi undo and zanshin undo.
Rick’s katate ryote tori kaitennage incorporated tekubi kosa undo as well as udemawashi undo and funekogi undo.
Link:
Our main web site has some QuickTime videos that illustrate 12 ki exercises: http://bodymindandmodem.com/KiEx/KiEx.html
Thank you to all for your enthusiastic participation!
Marcella
Question: How do ki development exercises relate to technique?
Assignment:
1. Choose a ki development exercise.
2. Lead the class in the ki development exercise you choose.
3. Demonstrate a throw/technique that illustrates the ki exercise you choose.
4. Have class practice in pairs the technique you demonstrated while you coach.
Homework was due last night and I’m pleased to say it was a great success!
6 different ki exercises were demonstrated ranging from the more commonly known kotegaeshi undo and tenkan undo to the more exotic zanshin undo and gokyo undo.
Here a run down of the ki exercises that were demonstrated:
Name | Ki Exercise | Technique | Notes |
Rick P. | tekubi kosa undo | katate ryote tori kaitennage | Tekubi kosa undo has two versions: |
Brian M. | zanshin undo | ushiro tekubi tori kokyunage line throw | 3rd kyu test requirement |
Bobby S. | kotegaeshi undo | ushiro kata kotegaeshi | grab side of shoulders from behind |
Dave L. | gokyo undo | shomenuchi kokyunage line throw | -- |
Brad D. | tenkan undo | katate tori kaitennage | same side wrist grab, 4th kyu test requirement |
Ann M. | udefuri undo | kosatori kokyunage | cross hand grab |
Class observations:
Techniques often incorporate more than one ki exercise, for example:
Brad’s katate tori kaitennage included not only tenkan undo but funekogi undo and udemawashi undo.
Dave’s shomenuchi kokyunage line throw included gokyo undo as well as shomenuchi undo and zanshin undo.
Rick’s katate ryote tori kaitennage incorporated tekubi kosa undo as well as udemawashi undo and funekogi undo.
Link:
Our main web site has some QuickTime videos that illustrate 12 ki exercises: http://bodymindandmodem.com/KiEx/KiEx.html
Thank you to all for your enthusiastic participation!
Marcella
Sunday, November 23, 2008
It's Thanksgiving Week in Rochester
ok, it's actually all across the US, Rochester is really not THAT unique...
Just in time for the Turkeys, a little sword work for the Monday 8pm class. And for those post turkey family squabbles, some weapons of opportunity will be afoot, too.
For Marcella's 7pm class, come see if the blackbelts did their homework assignments from last week.
Don't forget, check the calendar for class times this week. No class on Thursday.
Happy Thanksgiving. And my greatest sympathy for those subjected to Tofurkey this year. Out thoughts and prayers are with you. :)
Just in time for the Turkeys, a little sword work for the Monday 8pm class. And for those post turkey family squabbles, some weapons of opportunity will be afoot, too.
For Marcella's 7pm class, come see if the blackbelts did their homework assignments from last week.
Don't forget, check the calendar for class times this week. No class on Thursday.
Happy Thanksgiving. And my greatest sympathy for those subjected to Tofurkey this year. Out thoughts and prayers are with you. :)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
This week in Rochester
Monday night's 8pm class will focus on our demo skills. We have been working on several demo weapons katas, the multi-attacker exercise, and compliance techniques so the audience can see.
Also, please congratulate our new orange belts and our newest 3rd kyu student. Testing was this past Saturday. Thanks to all who came to help our students advance.
3rd kyu
Alex
6th kyu
Peter
Cindy
Jordan
Also, please congratulate our new orange belts and our newest 3rd kyu student. Testing was this past Saturday. Thanks to all who came to help our students advance.
3rd kyu
Alex
6th kyu
Peter
Cindy
Jordan
Sunday, November 9, 2008
This Monday...
... we'll be focusing on small techniques for tight spaces in the 8pm class. Attacks we'll be from shorter distances so they'll be faster/sooner.
See you there.
Oh, by the way, if you were wondering who won the throwing for distance contest, we'll, too bad, you should have come! :)
See you there.
Oh, by the way, if you were wondering who won the throwing for distance contest, we'll, too bad, you should have come! :)
Reminder - Saturday Testing This Week!
Remember that we will be testing members on Saturday, November 15 during the 10 am class.
Please come and uke and cheer for:
Alex Sarkozy (3rd kyu)
Cyndi Lovejoy (6th kyu)
Jordan Bell (6th kyu)
Peter Veazie (6th kyu)
Please come and uke and cheer for:
Alex Sarkozy (3rd kyu)
Cyndi Lovejoy (6th kyu)
Jordan Bell (6th kyu)
Peter Veazie (6th kyu)
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Throwing for distance
Join us Monday at 8pm for Big Techniques. We'll be concentrating on large flow-y throws. Who will go home with the title of the farthest throw?
Next week we'll do small tight throws.
Next week we'll do small tight throws.
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