Nidan and Sandan Course.

As most of the training and courses that we organise focus (rightly) on our Kyu grades, Paul and Mike Sensei decided that we would put on a course aimed solely at our Dan grades. Both clubs are in the fortunate position to have a growing number of Dan grades who might be considering grading in the next 12-18months. It was with this in mind that we invited Alan Campbell Sensei, Chief Instructor of JKS England, to our club on the Saturday before the grading.

 

The Nidan Course

We were very pleased that over 30 karate-ka attended the course, and made it a very dynamic and enjoyable training session. Alan Sensei seemed to be inspired by his recent Kangeiko training at the Honbu Dojo in Japan as he took us through a gruelling set of burpees as part of the warm-ups – not only did the windows in the dojo steam up, but the floor began to get quite slippery as well!

The warm ups out of the way, and some well received lessons about paying attention and listening to instruction given, we moved onto the Nidan syllabus. Alan Sensei took us through the Kihon Syllabus in detail, focussing on the key points for each combination, and what the examiners are looking for. We then covered Empi in the same level of detail and stole a little time from the Sandan session to look at one of the Junro Kata.

 

The Sandan Course

After a quick break, we moved onto the Sandan Syllabus. As there is no requirement for Kihon at this level the session focussed on kata: Jitte, Hangetsu, Junro Yondan and Junro Godan; again after an intense kangeiko inspired warm up!

All in all a brilliant afternoons karate. It was great to host Alan Sensei and to welcome so many karate-ka that we have met on the training courses to our dojo. After the training there was only time for a quick change before we were busy again – this time it was into York for a leisurely meal as the opportunity for some socialisation before the stress of the grading course the next day.

 

A well deserved meal after training!

I would like to thank Alan Sensei for his excellent instruction, and as ever Paul Sensei for his organisational expertise.

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