Surprise guest instructor!

We had a surprise visit from Glenn Riley Sensei from Akashi Shotokan Karate Club in Leeds on Thursday 20th February. He took the class for an excellent lesson on Ushiro Geri, possibly following prompting by Brenda, and then assisted Mike Sensei with the instruction on kata and kumite throughout the rest of the training session.

Glenn Sensei performing Junro Shodan

It was an absolute pleasure to have Glenn Sensei at our club. He always invites us to any special training session that he runs, and I know that several of us have thoroughly enjoyed travelling to Leeds to train with his club.

Glenn Sensei showing the correct technique for Ushiro Geri

For our potential Shodans I think this visit was perfectly timed. Whilst the content was very relevant for their grading (and everyone else's development) the change of focus, instructor and the lessening of the pressure allowed them to relax slightly before the stress of the weekend.

Glenn Sensei showing his incredible reach with his Ushiro Geri

I'd like to thank Glenn Sensei for visiting and instructing us, and to extend a warm welcome to him and everyone from Akashi - you are more than welcome to come and visit us at Haxby anytime, and we look forward to the next opportunity that we have to train together.

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