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GibKDS Summer Course

2012 Course

This years event will take place at the Gibraltar KDS club (as usual) from 22nd June to 24th June 2012. Hope to see you all there....... and enjoy!

METHOD

Method Practice

METHOD PRACTICE
 
The aim of this section is to keep interested members of the KDS group informed with our current practices and workshops. This years practice has been a continuation from the Gibraltar May  2010 course, highlighting important points mentioned by sensei Harada. Practicing & incorporating kata body and mind, again emphasising and creating correct body condition and maintaining it throughout the Kata and practice.
 
One other point that we have been critical of is performing correct khion throughout the Kata.  Correct technique application (tenno-kata) as method practice with a partner at slow speed and then its application in the Kata with the same imagination, flow and movement. We call this 'same time' approach to practice and a key element to establish an important foundation to work from. Bringing the kata iinto the practice and applying the practice in the kata. 
 
Same time practice gives meaning and a sensation of control and coordination to stepping practices.
 
There are two important points that we have been very critical of: -
 
 1. That this must be an honest practice by both partners, honest attack, correct and precise technique at a speed that we can identify when the attackers body is broken, whilst maintaining correct body condition.
 
 2. The speed of the practice does not compromise correct khion and correct footwork coordination.  It is better to start with a slow practice, gradually speeding up, obviously aiming to obtain the same result at max speed.
 
Same time practice approach is One of our main emphasis in our practice sessions. This is how we bring Kata into the practice, creating a solid platform to work from and consequently giving meaning to stepping and harmoisation with our partner. Once this basic elements are practiced & understood, we can then enrich the practice by adding attacking and defensive techniques. Results start to happen with minimal effort.   
 

 

 
 

Harada Sensei 2011 International course

Dates and time of practice sessions have been set in the sites calender. All are welcome to attend to the course. For any questions regarding fee's or payments please email trevor at gibkds@gmail.com.
 
 
 
 

October schedule

Annual general meeting to take place during the month of October. Date to be announced shortly. General activities for Christmas and next year will be discussed amongst other official matters.
 
October weekend training get together of Shotokai clubs near Gibraltar. Exact dates will be announced shortly. Interested clubs or persons must contact Trevor at gibkds@gmail.com .
 
Those of you who decide to attend to the Bilbao International course, must say so by no later than the meeting date. Final costs per person and club (if any) will be established at the meeting
 
 

Articles

 
Please submit comments and opinions to gibKDS@gmail.com for posting in the articles page.

 

Congratulations to (25-5-2009)

Instructor Frank DaCosta monitoring & support.
Course instructor William Linares and assistant Owen Perera for their time & dedication throughout the year in preparing the course.
 
Successfull gradings to:
 
John Paul Cano 3rd Kyu.
Fernando Monaco & Steven King 1st Kyu.
Owen Perera 1st Dan.
 
 

 

Thanks (25-5-2009)

To all who attended and participated (especially those who came from abroad) in the annual course under instruction of Mitsusuke Harada Sensei.
 
Committee members that participated and made the course a successful event, especially you Trevor! you'll be served first next time!
 
To Vincent Perez who shares his time, patience & experience with us to the benefit of Gibraltar Karate-Do Shotokai group.
 
To Richard Martinez for his assistance in filming the event and for sharing his knowledge with us in the bar.
 
Last but not least to the Catering Service 'TASTE IT' for their delicious Friday & Saturday menu prepared by Tyron, a must for the next event ! (0034 647 365 236)

 

Gibraltar KDS Course with Sensei Harada  

    
 

May 2009 Course with Sensei Harada

On Friday the 15th of May,  Gibraltar KDS held a three day annual course with Harada Sensei. The course was well attended by both local and international members of the KDS.
 
Gibraltar KDS wish to thank all those who attended, especially our friends from Alpujarra, Sevilla, Portugal, Belgium, and the UK.
 
Photos of the course will be posted soon.
 

 

Finally

GibKDS guys out there, we finally have our own space online. Please do contact us via email gibkds@gmail.com if you have suggestions or ideas that we can include in the website. Remember its 'OUR' site. If you want a particular new page with specific information, e.g. junior members coordinator - calender of events, instructor rota schedules, workshops, etc. it can be added to the existing   "Navigation" index.
 
enjoy!
 
Vice chairman
 
Kenneth Golt