We were lucky enough to have a big class tonight...about 17 students. We started class with a good warmup consisting of basics, pushups, and situps. Then we talked about our tameshiwari (breaking) class which will be held on the last Tuesday of this month. Next we discussed the ins and outs of kumite (sparring). After demonstrating a few ideas, the students put on their gloves and we started to work on our fighting applications. Each pair of students had the opportunity to spar for about 1 minute. This gave them the chance to see what it's like to defend themselves using the techniques that we've practiced for weeks now. Next we worked on Taikyoku Ichi...this is our first basic form or kata. At the end of class, some of my students had demonstrated a strong understanding of their basic techniques and were promoted with a new stripe on their belt.
Here is a photo of the class in seiza (kneeling) position preparing to meditate. More photos of sparring and breaking will come toward the end of the month. No classes will be held on January 20th due to midterm exams. See you on the 27th!
Osu!
Sensei
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