For 'Kumite Classes':
We run through Kumite basics according to my set techniques per belts (https://karatezad.blogspot.com/p/karatezad-guide.html?m=1#Kumite%20Waza), a bit of technical principles and/or tactical tips, then for where it is compulsory for 6th kyu (blue belts) to engage into 2 types of sparring.
'Bogu Randori' (English: armoured free-style practice / armoured uninterrupted sparring) - includes head and body protective equipment, strikes are full-contact and above belts only, no points are awarded, no Yame for points, Yame only when things gets dangerous. This develop resilience for both tournaments and closer to real life situations.
'Kumite' following WKF rules. This is to simulate and to prepare for Karate Championships in the Kumite Category.
The sparring videos below is a combination of 'Bogu Randori and 'Kumite'. The students here have not been exposed to Karate Championships apart from one tournament, and
only started sparring in classes recently.
The videos of the tiny two yellow belts are 7 years old Datu Faris and 9 years old Kaisara. They're already getting some moves into it!
Bogu Randori, 4 Dec '21: Zufairi (16yo) vs Adam (16yo)
Bogu Randori, 4 Dec '21: Zufairi (16yo) vs Ariq (13yo)
Kumite, 23 Jan '22: Ariq (14yo) vs Ammar (14yo) Kumite, 23 Jan '22: Zufairi (17yo) vs Adam (17yo)
Kumite, 23 Jan '22: Hazman (17yo) vs. Adam (17yo)
Kumite combinations: Datu Faris (7yo) & Kaisara (9yo), Chudan-zuki, Maeashi Jodan Mawashi-geri
0. Introduction 00:00
1. Rules on Training Anything 00:59
1.1. Stages of training 01:11
1.2. Elevate our training 02:34
1.3. Find the right load 18:25
1.4. Consistency is Key 03:21
2. How many push ups should you do? 03:52
2.1. General fitness 04:16
2.2. General Karate practitioner 04:44
2.3. Competitive athletic Karateka 07:27
Closing 06:00
Rules of Training:
1. Stages of training
2. Elevate our training
3. Find the right load
4. Consistency is Key
Stages of training
1. Developing
2. Developed
3. Further development
Clip from one of my classes where I explain, describe and demonstrate:
1. Two (2) types of Impact: Surface Impact vs. Penetranting Impact
2. Two (2) types of Effective Mass Delivery: Limb Mass vs. Whole Mass (Centre of Mass)
Opening 00:00
Part 1 - Structures 01:37
Part 2 - Key Points 03:58
Part 3 - If you're naturally very stiff 05:38
Pat 4 - Regular Practice 07:22
Closing 08:03
0. Introduction
1. 'Sports Karate' is not 'Traditional Karate'
2. 'Olympics Karate' before Karate in the Olympics
3. American Karate, Mainstream Karate
4. Point-Sparring vs. Semi-contact
5. Disqualification Controversy
5.1. Does this incident demonstrate how ineffective Karate is?
5.2. Is Semi-contact rule bad for martial arts?
6. Diversity of Knowledge
7. Closing
0. Etymology of Kiai
1. Enthusiasm (in groups), active mind and focus
2. Screaming habit that scares off attackers
3. Breathing Pattern
4. Diaphragmatic Breathing (Abdominal Breathing, Belly Breathing)
5. Sitting down to and and standing up from Seiza 5.1. Process & Variations 5.3. Historical & practical reasons 6. Seiza posture 6.1. Posture & body language 6.2. Variation 7. Zarei 7.1. Method & gaze 7.2. Hand position 7.3. Variation 7.4. Akurei mashite sumimassen 7.5. Not Dogeza
@05:20 - Whether this method is specifically Kanazawa's method or Shotokan in general, or certain ryuha/styles, I'm uncertain. If you do know do let me know in the comment section
Hold your forearm in front of your face and fist pointed up.
Relax (drop) your shoulders.
Hold a fist, and turn the wrist to face the palm forwards.
Drop your fist down and forward until the arm is straightened.
Pull back the other hand to a Hiki-te
Drop (relax) your shoulders again.
Ensure the first two knuckles are the outermost part of the fist.
The shoulder has the greatest range of motion in the human body, but this sacrifices stability as a joint. Its is a comprised of a ball and socket joint with three moving bones. The three bones to consider:
KarateZad Guide serves as a guide to my students (and/or their parents for children) that applies accross my different dojo, to what to expect to from my classes and what is expected for students to deliver. This involves etiquette, belt expectations, and syllabus.
