The Palm Bay dojo recently held a Kicks With Kids Seminar. Sensei
Michelle Darbo of the USAGF taught us how to motivate and keep kids
attention during karate classes. Here
are some pictures.
USAGKA Seminar
The USAGKA Seminar 1 was held on Feb. 9th
2008. We covered details
of ju kumite, kata, and reviewed our nunchaku techniques. Here's
the group of attendees.
December 2007 Seminar
During
the seminar we focused on Ju Jiyu Kumite training. We worked
on blocking and diverting an incoming attack. We learned to utilize
sheiko dachi. The event was held outside and turned out great.
It was a beautiful day as you can see below.
Kali Seminar
On June 30 the Riverview dojo hosted another
Kali seminar presented by Hanshi Teller. Here's the group of attendees.
Picture Gallery.
USAGKA Seminar
Sensei Lois took the lead for the May 12th USAGKA Seminar
teaching block and attack drills, ju jiyu kumite, and kata. Sensei
Jim conducted nunchaku training. Below is a group photo of some
of the participants.
Above,
Mashell ready to strike with nunchaku and CJ after a good workout.
Kali Seminar
The Kali Seminar in Riverview was held on February 10, 2007. The host instructor was Hanshi Teller (9th Dan USA Goju, see http://www.americangoju.com/gainesville_dojo.html) who has studied Pekiti Tirsia kali since 1982. The seminar curriculum covered basic single stick techniques (also empty hand equivalent tech.) and the use of double edged knives as well as single edged. Kali seminar pictures.
Koreshan Park Workout / Picnic
We recently went to
Koreshan park and met up with some of the USAGF members. All attendees
had a great time throwing dirt at each other ... well not on purpose!
Above,
we do battle with the trees. See
all of the pictures.
December 2, 2006 we held our holiday party and last
seminar for the year. We covered Ju Jyu Kumite and worked on details
of most of our kata's. Here's the group of attendees.
The Sunshine Dojo attended the American Bushido Open Tournament in Davie, Florida. This tournament was hosted by the USA GOJU Federation which is run by Master Joseph Kelljchian. Tournament pictures..
Kicks For Kids Seminar
The USAGKA Riverview Dojo hosted a seminar which focuses on teaching children karate. Although many of us have taught children for many years sometimes we may not know how to deal with certain issues. Sensei Michelle Darbro (USAGF)
teaches children every day and understands most of the issues we face as instructors. The seminar was for dan and kyu adults who have a interest in helping teach kids karate. The more you know about teaching children the more effective you will be at the task. The seminar was held October 28, 2006 and was a great success!
Kicks for Kids Seminar pictures
Seminar 3 at the Riverview Dojo
Seminar 3 group above. For those who missed it, we covered several jujitsu
come along holds in detail. We covered real world applications, variations,
and many "what if" scenarios. In the second half of the day we studied stick
fighting. The fighting methods were contrasted to usage of the night stick
and short bo or jo. Blocks, strikes, and come along techniques were all
practiced. We worked on our traditional pizza waza as well!