Sensei Matsunawa demonstrates bunkai from Matsumura Rohai. Sensei uses his striking hand to grab and control the take down of the attacker. ... See MoreSee Less

24 hours ago

This drill continues to build on the current theme of striking with potential. The attacker is walking forwards and backwards, the defender is constantly adjusting their distance to ensure that all attacks can be delivered on target, with potential. The attacker is working at 50% speed to allow them to focus movement and striking from the correct distance. ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago

Several partnered kihon drills from last Saturday's class. We are always meant to visualise our opponent when performing kihon drills, but having someone charging at you makes it easier to understand the purpose of drill! ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago

Sensei Matsunawa demonstrates bunkai from Matsumura Rohai. The key technique in this sequence is the simultaneous block and strike. ... See MoreSee Less

7 days ago

This video demonstrates two different ways of performing jodan mawashi geri. The first is following a clinch in a kumite bout; we're trying to deliver the kick from short distance as a surprise attack. The second way allows the technique to be delivered from long distance using tsugi ashi footwork. ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago

Sensei Matsunawa demonstrates bunkai from Seienchin. The attacker uses two hands to grab the gi/shirt; Sensei steps forward and uses his body weight as he pushes into the attacker's sternum. ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago

Sensei discusses a foundation concept of karate and self defence: moving on the attacker's movement, rather than waiting to see what the attack is. ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

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2 weeks ago