This day we had the joy of two training’s in Ochannomizu Dojo. First set was a mixed training with mostly focus on basic ,led by Kumiko Sunakawa Sensei. The second training was held by Misuhoro Izumi Sempai, a training in great variations and wisdom. -and stamina fight training.

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Third day (Thursday) Full house again! Sweden, Norway and Japan in good training and a great mood! Sunakawa Sensei brought us Kihon, Kumite and Kata!

Wednesday was it possible to train two sessions – and of course we did! 🙂 First session Sunakawa Sensei, warm up and Kihon with the group. So Ido Geiko basic with different kind of combinations, and strong focus on the basic of stanches. Sunakawa Sensei showed how different technique was done, and how to continue the techniques correctly in a combination with the right transition and power.

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Kicking on pads with partner was next, and no problem to keep the Dogi wet! Good intensity and spirit! Following this up with some “Open hand” fighting! (lost count of how many rounds)

30 minutes break, and next session!

Misuhoro Izumi Sempai, was the instructor this time, and once again the Ochannomizu Dojo showed quality. After warm up and Kihon, we had some very interesting learning about how to make the body strong and heavy (when needed) And this with some good exercises to point it out.

Working the legs, with Keage Geri`s and following that up with kicking on mitts. Ushiro Geri was done  several times, and so Misuhoro Izumi Sempai showed us the secret back kick, “kick without shadow” ;o) This was also being done on the mitts, and all of us could feel the difference.

Last we did was working on the shield. Working stamina and Kumite training from the start to the end, and every one cheered the persons that was working, so the last of the strength was pulled out! Great session Osu!

Thursday, even more Swedish Karatekas! A mixed class with Kihon, Kumite and Kata! -and a lot of other exercises that Sunagawa Sensei came up with. =o) This day we also did several Keage kicks, and with partner who made us press the kick higher and also made us have a focus on the accuracy..!  Kata preformed in groups after grade, and done each group at the time.

Several round of Kumite, and some good exercises for the head as-well for the body!

To morrow – last day in the Dojo for us visitors, after that it will be all about the World Championship – but one training left! See Ochannomizu Dojo for moore!