Alternating Kata & Kumite Class/Training Format - Kata Assessment, Bogu Randori & Kumite

Since November 2021 for SMKKD10 dojo, I've implemented weekly alternating 'Kata Class/Training' and 'Kumite Class/Training'.

For 'Kata Classes':
We run through a bit of Kihon, then teach the students to assess each other using the 'Kata Assessment sheet' available in my website (https://karatezad.blogspot.com/p/karatezad-guide.html?m=1#Kata%20Assessment).

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.

1. '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.
2. '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

KihonMechanics #3 | Training the Koshi/Hips on Zenkutsu-dachi/Forwad-bent-stance [2of2]

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There are four main reasons for using the hips.

1. Mass
2. Retaining speed
3. Reduce Telegraphy
4. Reach

I’ll be breaking apart the technique, Zenkutsu-dachi Chudan-tsuki, into major components:

1. The extension and retraction of the arms - the Tsuki/punch
2. The rotation of the hips (Koshi-waza) on Zenkutsu-dachi

5 things to keep in mind for Koshi-waza on Zenkutsu-dachi:

1. Ensure correct stance structure.
2. Ensure no change of feet position.
3. Ensure the hips does not roll or pitch, but only yaws.
4. Ensure there is no change of height.
5. Ensure the knee of the leading leg, or ‘lead-knee’, does not change position.

4-step training for Koshi-waza on Zenkutsu-dachi:

1. Extension (of back leg)
2. Rotation
3. Combine with height-lock
4. #3 with knee-lock

Previous Videos:
KihonMechanics #3 | Training the Koshi/Hips on Zenkutsu-dachi [1of2]
KihonMechanics #2 | Two Understandings & Range of Intuitive Control
Next Videos:
KihonMechanics #4 | Combining the Koshi/Hips with Tsuki/Punch

KihonMechanics #3 | Training the Koshi/Hips on Zenkutsu-dachi/Forwad-bent-stance [1of2]

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There are four main reasons for using the hips.

1. Mass
2. Retaining speed
3. Reduce Telegraphy
4. Reach

I’ll be breaking apart the technique, Zenkutsu-dachi Chudan-tsuki, into major components:

1. The extension and retraction of the arms - the Tsuki/punch
2. The rotation of the hips (Koshi-waza) on Zenkutsu-dachi

5 things to keep in mind for Koshi-waza on Zenkutsu-dachi:

1. Ensure correct stance structure.
2. Ensure no change of feet position.
3. Ensure the hips does not roll or pitch, but only yaws.
4. Ensure there is no change of height.
5. Ensure the knee of the leading leg, or ‘lead-knee’, does not change position.

4-step training for Koshi-waza on Zenkutsu-dachi:

1. Extension (of back leg)
2. Rotation
3. Combine with height-lock
4. #3 with knee-lock

Previous Videos:
KihonMechanics #2 | Two Understandings & Range of Intuitive Control
Next Videos:
KihonMechanics #3 | Training the Koshi/Hips on Zenkutsu-dachi [2of2]
KihonMechanics #4 | Combining the Koshi/Hips with Tsuki/Punch

KihonMechanics #1 | The Three Momentums

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In every striking technique, regardless of which martial and whether it is with the hands, feet, knees or elbows, there are three different sources of momentum to consider. 
1. Limb/Speed Momentum
2. Hip/Mass Momentum
3. Whole/Range Momentum

First Momentum - Limb/Speed Momentum: regarding the arm or leg itself that will deliver the blow. Its major contribution to the technique is speed.

Second Momentum - Hip/Mass Momentum: regarding the rotation of the hips whilst executing the striking technique. Its major contribution to the technique is mass.

Third Momentum - Whole/Range Momentum: regarding the movement of the entire body forward with a step or lunge as part of the technique. Its major contribution to the technique is range.

Next Video:
KihonMechanics #2 | Two Understandings & Range of Intuitive Control