Much of my training today was 基本 (KIHON), including both その場基本 (Sonobakihon) and 移動基本 (Idōkihon); furthermore, the structural form of 自由一本組手 (JIYŪ IPPPON KUMITE) but only covering “上段”, “中段” and “前蹴り”.
型 (KATA) practice today was out of my comfort zone, via two forms that I find to be very difficult; namely, 観空大 (Kankū Dai) and 落葉 (Rakuyō).
I am still recovering after returning from the United States, but my body is progressively improving. Today's training reflected this, which is a real boost. Accordingly, I must set new targets for myself. This pretty summarizes my 45 years in Shōtōkan: the aim is to keep improving day by day.
Rather than write more, I’ll end there with a few images from today’s training.
少しずつ前進!!!!
押忍!
André Bertel
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| Kankū Dai |
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| Kankū Dai. Relax the muscles and maximize 'shime' and the whipping of the joints. |
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| Stationary Migi mae-geri keage from Heisoku-dachi |
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| Stationary Hidari mae-geri keage |
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| Jōdan jun-zuki (Jōdan oi-zuki) |
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| Chudan gyaku-zuki |
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| Migi mae-geri keage advancing: Idō Kihon |
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| Rakuyō Kata: 'Falling Leaves". |
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| This movement in Rakuyō is usually done incorrectly. Usho jodan sotonagashi uke is exexuted after the attack with Migi koko at the start of the spin. |
©️ André Bertel. Oita City, Japan (2026).
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