Trainee from New Zealand: Andrew Makin (Yondan)

 Andrew Makin (4th Dan JKA), originally from South Africa, came from New Zealand.

It was great to have him here as a RENSHUSEI in Oita at the dojo.

I worked with him on his Tekki Sandan, Nijushiho and Meikyo.

Also, corrections on Kihon and engagement in the various forms of kumite.

Overall, as a fellow dragon, 12 years older than me, he did very well through the trainings and clearly improved through them.

押忍 (OSU)!!

André 

© André Bertel. Oita City, Japan (2024).

百聞は一見に如かず

百聞は一見に如かず (Hyakubun wa ikken ni shikazu). This Japanese saying is the equivalent of 'picture is worth a thousand words' in English. While it is different it is understood in the same way. Accordingly, here are a few images from my self-training yesterday and today: November 1st, 2024.

These couple of days I went through all of IKS Exam Kihon (for Shodan and Nidan). Also, kata Heian Shodan, Nidan, Sandan and Yondan; Sochin; Kakuyoku Shodan and Nijushiho.

In all cases, the focus was on fine-detailed technical skills.

押忍!

アンドレ  バーテル

© André Bertel. Oita City, Japan (2024).