Some photos from today's four hour practice with instructor Lyall Stone (KWF 4th Dan). ______
The training comprised of impact work, kata (Wankan, the Junro series and Chinte) and the essential kihon oyo-kumite. These practices are crucial for the development of Shotokan Karate in 
Christchurch City, and the South Island of New Zealand in general, as they result in improved instruction/training methods. We invite everyone who is serious about studying authentic Shotokan to attend the open trainings at both the Linwood IJKA `Tetsubukan' Dojo and Mid-City 'Karate no michi' Dojo, as these clubs (and SKIF Queenstown) are the only groups in the South Island providing international class Shotokan tuition.
Christchurch City, and the South Island of New Zealand in general, as they result in improved instruction/training methods. We invite everyone who is serious about studying authentic Shotokan to attend the open trainings at both the Linwood IJKA `Tetsubukan' Dojo and Mid-City 'Karate no michi' Dojo, as these clubs (and SKIF Queenstown) are the only groups in the South Island providing international class Shotokan tuition.______
Blisters, bruises, and the occassional black eye are guaranteed, but so is effective karate! We are not baby sitting like the other Shotokan clubs in the city and don't mind other instructors showing up for our kumite training.
OSU!
© André Bertel. New Zealand, 2010.
