Visit from Ken Yamada - Practitioner of Wado Kai

6-23-2018

Today, Sensei Ken traveled from Berkley CA (Live Oak Park Karate) to train with Sensei Gary's class. Class time was set aside for Sensei Ken to demonstrate Katas: Pinan Shodan and Naihanchi Shodan.

Sensei Ken stepped through the Katas and explained some components such as stances and applications.

Demonstation group - Pinan Shodan

The photos below demonstrates "Sen no Sen" response to an attack. The speed and body movement intercepts the attacker's punch. Body; legs, hips, shoulder turn - with strike appear as one movement.

Wado Kai - Stances

Wado Kai - Stances in use

Pinan Shodan Performed by Sensei Ken

Demonstation Group - Naihanchi Shodan