Returning to Embusen in Kata

Returning to Embusen in Kata is important.

Master Nakayama

What are the important parts of Shotokan Kata?

When we perform Kata, is it important that we finish in the exact spot where we started?  I believe the answer is “Yes". Nakayama sensei said so in Best Karate # 01 Comprehensive Page 94 He listed important points for Kata in that famous book:

#01) Correct Number of Movements and the "must" be performed in the Correct Order.

#02) You must start and finish at the same spot and follow the correct line(Embusen).

#03) Learn Kata and Optional Kata

#04)Correct use of Power

       Correct Speed (fast of slow)

       Expansion and Contraction

#05 All Kata Begin and Finish with a Bow.

For item 2 above, he clearly stated that “Kata must begin and end at the same spot on the embusen.  This requires practice.”

Why is it so important to finish in the correct spot?

Asking this question is like asking why punch Jodan or Chudan, why not pick your own target. Kata is precise. There is no variance. Techniques, targets, rhythm, speed power....All of these are a requirements need to be included in each Kata.

Karate in Chandler Arizona

If you are looking for a great traditional Karate Program, please contact me directly or check out the BOYS and GIRLS CLUB in CHANDLER. We have 3 instructors with over 25 years experience in Shotokan Karate and members of the ISKF.

Our Club is ISKF CHANDLER.

Best Regards

Dave Bracklow

480-390-4310

dave@davebracklow.com

ISKF Chandler Karate January 2 2016 (a bit of history)

Karate in Chandler Az

Karate in Chandler Az "KATANA"

We will be starting our newest class at the the BOYS and GIRLS CLUB in Chandler

You can contact the Club or ISKF CHANDLER with questions.

Here is a bit of History on Karate and Busido

Karate began as a common fighting system known as te (Okinawan: ti) among the Pechin class of the Ryukyuans.  Is thought to have it's roots in India and China and eventually making it's way to Okinawa. After trades were established with of China in 1372,some forms of Chinese martial arts were introduced to Okinawa from China's visitors, particularly Fujian Province. A large group of Chinese families moved to Okinawa by 1392 for cultural exchange, and they established a wide variety of Chinese arts and sciences, including the Chinese martial arts. The political atmosphere of Okinawa in 1477 lead to the policy of banning weapons. 

Many people think that Karate is a Japanese art, but it wasn't brought to Japan until 1922 by Master Gichin Funakoshi.

CONTACT US today to start training and learn more History of Karate.

We had a Great Karate Class @ the ISKF Chandler today.

We had a great class today at the ISKF Chandler. Good spirit and effort. Mostly we practiced Kata andKumite. We taught the kids Heian Shodan and Heian Nidan.

Heian Shodan Video

Heian Nidan Video

Come visit to see what it is all about.
We teach traditional Shotokan Karate

ISKF Western Region Clinic with Sensei James Field

What a great weekend we will have ahead. The ISKF Western Region Clinic with Sensei James Field is in session. Great class last night, and the Dan Exam followed.Good spirit from all that attend both the Training and Exam. Good luck and I hope you all passed.

If you didn't pass keep training. Being a Black Belt is the by product of long hard training. Having a Black Belt isn't the reason we train.

Recent Exam

We just had a Kyu exam at the boys and girls club.
Good spirit and techniques.

All the students are doing really great. Hope they continue with their efforts.

We will be starting a new session this coming June.

Please call or e-mail me if you would like more information.

480-390-4310
dave@davebracklow.com

http://www.iskf.com/history%20of%20iskf.html

www.ISKFchandler.com

How to be an effect Karate Instructor

In order to be an effective Karate Instructor, you need to recognize that not all kids are created equal.
You also need to ask your self, how many brains do they have?

For our purposes (the teaching physical skills  in the form of Karate mainly to children) the answer is 

Two.

Yes,  two brains and no not Left and Right Hemisphere.

I'm talking about the conscious and subconscious (or unconscious) minds. ("Unconscious" in Martial Art circles, tends to involve a short period of sleep just after you receive blow to the chin).

It is very difficult, but very important for us to know this and make sure the kids know this as well.. I believe however that it is an important concept. 

We ask that children learn, remember and be able to recall a piece of behavior or knowledge, whether it be a specific movement pattern in the case of Martial Arts  or the accurate history of the country in which you live, but if we often don't explain to children just what the learning process involves and then they can get frustrated, with low self esteem and end up trying very hard, but do the very thing that prevents then learning effectively.

Young Karate Kids

As I see it, when we learn something new we use our Conscious brain, we think, we concentrate, and focus on joining what we don't know to what we do. We use up physical energy in the brain, its a slow process and feels like hard work.

Eventually if  we concentrate, focus and take the time required we start to assimilate the knowledge into our automatic storage device, our Subconscious.

As adults, using the Conscious mind to teach the Subconscious mind, is a concept we can grasp, as children its a bit tricky.

Kankeigo Camp in Arizona

We had a great Kankeigo Camp in Mesa Arizona this last weekend.

A great thanks to Sensei David Jones from Calgary for coming down and teach killer classes.

We all had a great time training karate. Basics kata and kumite as well. Looking forward this coming summer in Pennsylvania for Master Camp with Sensei Jones Sensei Field Master Yaguchi and Master Okazaki.

If you'd like more information about training in Karate in Chandler Arizona or anywhere in the Phoenix are please go to our Website.

    www.ISKFChandler.com

If you need "ANY" information about the Phoenix Area visit my personal website or call me directly.

www.davebracklow.com

Best Regards                    Dave Bracklow