Finally here is some video footage from my
2019 South Africa International Seminar. Please note the video footage has been
cut in a way which allows the seminar participants to see key points
(hints/reminders), without revealing too much. Why? Because that knowledge is
for those who came and trained!
I must add that a couple of
important foundational points of Budo/Bujutsu Shotokan-style karate, are shown clearly;
nevertheless, again, without attending, these could still easily be taken out
of context and trained in a counterproductive manner. It elucidates the old
saying: 'Practice doesn't make perfect' but, rather, 'Perfect practise makes
perfect'.
The question about feedback/comments on my
YouTube
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/andrebertel
Many people have asked me about commenting
on my videos. In sum, I really appreciate
comments as they confirm people's interest and, in turn, they really
encourage me to post new footage. Again, as stated above, the videos often reveal
things subtly (that is, only those who
have trained with me in person WILL UNDERSTAND). Moreover, as training
continues, deeper levels will be revealed to these karateka; thereby, resulting
in continuously increasing levels of technical skill and increased
effectiveness/application.
Lastly, I would again like to thank Gary Grapentin Sensei and
Maureen de
Jager Sensei, and all
of the other instructors, and members, of USR (United Shotokan Ryu). Indeed, I also extend this thanks to all
of the other wonderful people, who attended, from other karate groups. I have a
term 'Karate Family', which is what I believe all authentic traditional/budo karateka are.
For me personally, it was great not only
to teach karate outside Japan—which is always a great honour, but to also catch
up with old friends and forge new friendships as well. I am very positive that
this year’s seminar in South Africa will lead to an immense amount of technical
growth there – for those who practise what was covered.
In conclusion, I hope to see you all there
in South Africa again, in the near future, and/or here in Japan for training at
my dojo.
Kindest regards and all the very best from Oita. – Osu, André
© André Bertel. Oita City, Japan
(2019).
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