No Kata Tuesday/special meeting Wednesday/instructional videos

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 As mentioned at training this morning there will be no Kata training this Tuesday 10 November.

There will however be a special meeting at 5.30pm on Wednesday 11th to discuss returning to in-person training. Items on the agenda:

  • confirm ability to train in person next Saturday 14 Nov
  • decide on location and time
  • discuss options for return to dojo 
I will endeavour to speak with St Pius and find out what I can about their needs/issues around us returning. I will also see if there are some alternative (larger, better ventilated) venues that might be available either for a short-term or a medium term option.

Videos
First, the video of Tagawa sensei (H8 dan) from Detroit that I mentioned.



And also the classic video of Chiba sensei and his 'seme-ashi'. Take note of the movement of his kensen when he makes seme. 



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