I have finally updated my self-training
regime, post JKA (Japan Karate Association) dan shinsa, to address my newfound
weaknesses—and move forward. In brief, here is a blueprint of my schedule. I
hope that it finds you well.
Kata:
I
am currently training the following
kata: (a) The six shitei-gata (Heian
Shodan, Heian Nidan, Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan and Tekki Shodan);
(b) The four sentei-gata
(Bassai-dai, Kanku-dai, Empi and Jion); and (c) Two jiyu-gata—Nijushiho and one other randomly self-selected
kata each day (based on my intentions/feeling/goals).
Kihon: Essentially
my kihon is based on my current kata regime; hence, I outlined my kata training
first. For example, the timing of the hands/arms with body shifting, the reservation of
the pivot foot etcetera. Presently, this is the bulk of my kihon training;
however, I have been topping this off by going through the Japan Karate
Association kihon exams… A sort of mock test to push myself to the limit.
Kumite: (i)
The bunkai (analysis) of Nijushiho kata, especially pertaining oyo
(applications); and (ii) Uchikomi/Jiyu Kumite training.
Overall, I have some major targets in
2014, which I am now aiming for. Regardless of whether they materialise or not,
my aim is to use them to continue pushing forward. All the very best, André
Bertel.
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André Bertel. Aso-shi, Kumamoto, Japan (2013).
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