Visitor from Kapiti Coast, New Zealand: Allan Youl

Allan Youl Sensei (4th Dan)—from the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand—visited Oita with his wife, brother-in-law and sister-in-law.

He studied for a couple of days here in the dojo.


Away from his training, it was great to hang out with him, Brenda, Steve and Nicky. Very nice times!!!


In the dojo I focused on teaching Allan several key points: (1) Especially correct 間合い (Maai) in Budo Karate—irrespective of art or style; (2) 自然空手： Healthy movement in kihon to protect the body and acquire maximum effectiveness; (3) 二十八歩 (Nijuhappo) Kata; (4) Key points of core classical Shotokan from Nakayama Masatoshi Sensei, and the extensions of this developed by my late  teacher: Master Tetsuhiko Asai; and (5) A more systematic and realistic kumite training methodology—that is, “specific goals for each form of kumite to achieve optimally effective karate”.

Early next year, January 31st and February 1st, Allan will host me for a seminar in New Zealand. It’s open to all karateka interested in traditional budo karate. For those attending, see you there!

Lastly, a big greeting to Allan, Brenda, Steven and Vicky. We hope that you had pleasant flight back to Aotearoa New Zealand.

押忍!!  アンドレ 

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André Bertel
7th Dan
International Karate Shotokan
国際空手道松濤館
Oita City, JAPAN

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