Between August 20th and 30th of 2025, Francisco Pinto Sensei (5th Dan), Paulo Araujo Sensei (4th Dan) and Tiago Gomez (2nd Dan), came to Oita City, Japan, as RENSHUSEI (trainees).
Yesterday they completed their training, and I need to begin by congratulating them on their efforts, skill development, and acquisition of new knowledge to take back to Portugal.
While I won't delve into the specifics of the training (that is for Sensei Francisco, Paulo and Tiago to share at their discretion) I will provide a generic overview of their time here in the Dojo. I saw on Francisco Sensei's Facebook page; he is sharing some more personal footage.
The YouTube video, directly linked below, also does not show their LEARNING PHASES but, rather, I've merely put aspects of my teaching (which subtly act as 'reminders specifically for them').
Needless to say, RENSHUSEI is very special experience and highly in-depth and high-quality training.
GENERIC OVERVIEW:
Kihon, Kata and Kumite were all covered in various manners, great diversity and depth. Standards Shotokan kata included Tekki Nidan, Enpi, Chinte, Sochin and others. Furthermore, the extensions of Shotokan (from our late teacher, Asai Tetsuhiko Shuseki-Shihan) were also covered.
This included the Kihoken Issei, Shote Dai, Ansan, Rakuyo and so on. We also focused on a portion of Shote Sho.
Again, the focus of training as a Renshusei is on Shotokan as BUDO/BUJUTSU; therefore, Kihon, Kata and Kumite are always harmoniously interlinked and interrelated to achieve optimum efficiency.
A particular focus in the Kumite practice was MA'AI for optimum effect in any context. Indeed, this aspect of karate is absolutely imperative and a core aspect of the IKS and authentic Traditional Karate in general.
Outside of the trainings we had many wonderful times together here in Oita. Many laughs were shared and excellent camaraderie.
I wish the three of you the very best in your Karate journey's and thank you very much for your serious efforts in Karate-Do and great hearts.
A BIG "OSU" to Francisco Sensei, Paulo Sensei and Tiago!!!
押忍!!!
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