Renshusei from Florence, Italy

'Bunkai' for movement one of RAKUYO kata.

 

OVERVIEW: 

The directly linked YOUTUBE video is primarily a personal reminder for Alessio for some of the Budo Karate points in both KIHON and KUMITE, and KATA covered while he was here in Oita.

SUMMARY: Alessio Bombardieri—from Florence, Italy—came to Oita as a Renshusei: between October 6th and 14th, 2025.

Critical details of Budo Karate Kihon in form, impact training, bunkai (analysis) and oyo (application) were covered.

The different forms of kumite were also also practiced with jissen-kumite constantly in mind. I placed particular emphasis on Alessio’s maai and zanshin after countering. A few basic examples are provided in the video.

Over the course of several days numerous kata were covered. These included Jiin, Jitte, Nijushiho and Tekki Sandan.

Furthermore, Kata from my late teacher, Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei: 気法拳 (Kihoken), 順路 (Junro), 常行 (Joko), 鶴翼三段  (Kakuyoku Sandan), (Nijuhappo) and 落葉 (Rakuyo), amongst others.

Again, the focus was on Budo Karate Kihon and the underpinning principles for effective application in self-defense.

The openings of a few of the more advanced kata were analyzed; namely, 掌手小 (Shote Sho), 舞鶴大 (Maizuru Dai) and雷光 (Raiko). Again, these can be seen at the end of this video.

CONCLUSION: I’d like to wish Alessio the very best for his remaining time here in Japan, and also to congratulate him on passing his Sandan. It was great to have him here in the dojo and, away from his time as a Renshusei, we also had some fun times! 

RENSHUSEI BOOKING: 

For those wishing to Book/Secure dates and times as RENSHUSEI, you can do so by contacting me directly at: andrebertelono@gmail.com

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© André Bertel. Oita City, Japan (2025).