Warmup, Basics

Sensai related how on Soke’s last trip in 2011, he had the dojo practice basics for 2 hours.

Fukyugata I, II, Passai

Performed Fukyugata  I bunkai worked on oyo bunkai from Fukyugata I and II with Jeff P,  Alewyn ad Griffin M.

Oyo bunkai from opening part of Fukyugata I as leg catch, or simply deflect kick, move to outside and counter attack.

Seems to me that Fukyugata II could be seen as a vehicle for understanding and applying circle blocks.

Interpret jodan uke as rounded block. Deflect with rear hand, bring the blocking hand over and around attacker’s punching arm and trap. Counter attack same time.

Oyo bunkai from opening part of Fukyugata II:

Attacker punches with right hand, block left side jodan uke.

Attacker punches left, block uchi-uke also with left hand.

Grab attackers left arm, step back attack arm/elbow with right elbow, come over top of arm and attack head/body with gedan yoko-barai.

Attacker punches with right upper cut. Move forward and to off to left, changing directions. Push attacking arm away with both hands. attack to finish. Can also push away attack with left while maintaining control of opponents left arm. This leaves their arms crossed and open to any finishing attack/take down.

Jeff P.,  Bill P. and Tyrone performed Passai bunkai with direction from Sensai.

Three oyo bunkai from first move of Passai.

1. moving to outside of attack, deflect punch with both hands

2. deflect punch on inside, grab with opposite hand and attack with uraken. Similar to Pinan IV.

3. Escape from same-side wrist grab. Step back to pull opponent in, then forward to kosa dachi turning over attacker’s hand.

I noticed during class how much more engaged  and focused Jacob is now. He looks and acts like he’s a part of the dojo and seems to enjoy class now. He has a connection with the people, esp. Katelynn and Jeff P.

After class Sensai said that Tony Gibson had planned to come down for the weekend but cancelled last minute. Also, Danjo Sensai’s visit this summer is now in doubt.