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Purely for myself, most of the emphasis in the solo kata has been on correct movement, and correct body/muscular development. I have never had a Japanese sensei put any emphasis at all on application, directly from the solo kata, except as a visual, or mental tool, to get the student to move correct...

I have some video (Super VHS) of Shiomitsu sensei teaching mawashi geri in my dojo around '95. Coming from my background at the time, I didn't think his method could have much on it, what with the hip not rolling over at all. Then he hit me while free moving later that night. I pulled myself off the...

Please accept our most sincere condolences to Reg's family and students from the Wado family in Florida.

His intellect and contributions to the Wado world can not be replaced.

Sincerely,

Jay Boatright

That's great news Gordon. Thanks for posting.

All the best to Shiomitsu sensei, Maya and the Wado academy.

Jay

Mr. Nash,

Funny enough I just had the exact conversation last night about Tyrone and Mr. Balingit beimg clones of their teachers. Scary when you watch it.

Jay

This video is of Tyrone Pardue. Tyrone is in Boston now, but was recently living in Florida. Tyrone was raised in Ireland, and is a senior member of Shiomitsu sensei's Wado Academy.

He is also a member of this forum.

Jay Boatright

JKF/Wado kai Florida

So, this was posted on a public site, therefore I assume it is ok for discussion. The young man here is performing Wado Kushanku, obviously "jazzed up" for competition. My question to the forum is: How much "jazzing up" it too much? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=7766101090...

Hmmm... that hand speed in the third clip looks familiar. Now where have I seen that?

Mr. Nash, Many is the time, when we were all learning to walk, that you would finish a session by saying, "Okay, now go hit some stuff and figure it out." What does Takagi sensei say about makiwara and the like. I don't recall seeing anyone at Takagi dojo using anything other than mitts as...

Thanks for the responses gentlemen. Arturo - I agree about the workout. I still like the heavy, for sweating, and certain weight transfer drills. Tim - "mindless" anything is bad, right? Until, of course, you are doing 'without mind". Ha! Just rambling thoughts. I remember being told,...