It was the second time for Joshua to be a Renshusei here in Oita, but the first time for Stefan, Fabian and Niklas.
Based on their technical requests, I establised that 地面反力 (Jimenhanryoku), 腰の回転 (Koshi no kaiten) and 体の伸縮 (Tai no shinshuku) were the focal points they were seeking to better understand and improve.
Accordingly, I decided to primarily utilize 基本一本組手 (Kihon Ippon Kumite) as “Kihon training” to address the aforementioned three aspects; furthermore, practice basic 間合い (Maai). To expand on this, and to bridge to freestyle, 自由一本組手 (Jiyu Ippon Kumite) was also practiced.
Kata covered included 慈恩 (Jion), 壯鎭 (Sochin), and a requested review of both 波手 (Roushu) and 舞鶴大 (Maizuru Dai), which they’ve learned at my seminars in Europe.
Like for other Renshusei participants, the focus was not on hard physical training, but on traditional ‘Budo Shotokan’ technical development; that is, boosted karate skill development and knowledge.
Our Renshusei Training Program here is now recognized all over Japan as extremely high level for instructors, elite athletes and any karateka seeking to really improve their karate technique. Applications to be a Renshusei must be made via email to: iksjapanhq@gmail.com
To conclude, I’d like to thank Joshua, Stefan, Fabian and Niklas for their efforts whilst here in the dojo. We also had many fun times outside of training as well. I wish all four of you the very best and hope to meet you again in the future.
押忍!
André
© André Bertel. Oita City, Japan (2026).
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