This time I taught specific details for him with special focus on 基本 (Kihon) extracted from the five 平安 (Heian). Much time was also given to the various fundamental Shōtōkan forms of 一本組手 (Ippon Kumite) and 自由組手 (Jiyū Kumite); moreover, the criticality of linking of classical Kihon to Jiyu Kumite no Kihon.
Other kata by Stephan’s request included 二十四歩 (Nijūshiho) and 鶴翼二段 Kakuyoku Nidan.
I’ll not go into the full details of time doing Renshūsei training here in Oita, as that is for him to share.
I look forward to seeing Stephan’s on-going progression in traditional Japanese Shōtōkan Karate-Dō; furthermore, his sharing of a deeper level of knowledge with his dōjō colleagues.
押忍！
アンドレ バーテル
©️ André Bertel. Ōita City, Japan (2026).
