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I didn't like the kata at all. It had all the hallmarks and stances of a Shotokan kata with the performer attempting to take first place in a kata final. The kumite was a bit too staid for my liking.

shep

I was having a panic attack!

shep

Top of page 1 AJ. Its what started the thread off

shep

Yes, I thought as much. I feel sorry for the students who part with their hard earned to learn that rubbish. I like the quick look of the head one way then turn the other in their kata though, it amuses me no end! Also, not quite the 'penguin thigh slap' Rei but but certainly one to perform in front...

You dont have to say anything AJ - I went initially from shock to laughter and then that gave way to tears as the sadness sinks in

shep

I saw this clip and thought its got to be taking the pi--!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw9_g6KDZ3U

But then I saw this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaH4LBiqylw

and I thought the robot did quite a good job after all!

shep

I'm afraid thats totally out of my control onya but if it were possible you can rest assured it would happen ;-)

shep

Some further info regarding the Koshiki No Te magazine. It will feature an in depth report on Sakagami Senseis bio, graphing his early life as a young lad on his family farm up until leaving Aichi University. There is also many new photos of Master Ohtsuka never seen in the west before included in t...

I'm with you totally on that one wadoka, also the slapping of the sides of their thighs when they perform the bow. Argh!!! Do people still do that Shep? I haven't seen that in ages. Tim To be fair, I've not seen it in this country but a few times on Youtube. While we are on the subject of things th...

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