Archive for the ‘Brown Belt’ Category
Kickin’ it Old School
Introduction In this article and workout, I want to address Sanchin-Ryu’s strategy and approach when it comes to kicking. Sanchin-Ryu’s approach to all of its techniques relies on the ability to perform them under stress in all environments and by all people. Using this approach, what you will find is, Sanchin-Ryu uses kicks that all ...
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The Purpose of Forms [Application of Movement]
When studying our forms, it is important to remember a couple of points to help us figure out what the movements are for. We will look at the nature of forms and how they are set up and pull some ideas out of them to work with.Click here to jump straight to the video demonstration. ...
A sudden drop in stance
From a double grab, Ben Dearman (Chief Instructor) lowers his stance quickly, moving his head to the opposite side of the grab. Use this exercise as a motivator to improve the “snap” of your stances!
Step-Away in C.B.A. San-Go to Improve Kicks
I’m always looking for ways to “squeeze a little more juice” from my C.B.A.s. A fun way to really challenge yourself is to replace conventional techniques with more difficult ones. In this video, using the step-away kick, we’ll try San-Go (the fifth combined basic advanced) in three different ways. For those of you who have ...
Form of Geri: Double kicks
The fifth form of Sanchin-Ryu, Geri. This is an exercise in the beginning of the form. Using double kicks, both forwards and back will not only help you develop a better sense of balance. It will also help you under stand positioning and targeting.
Recap: Spring Workshop Part One
This year’s first Spring Workshop was filled with more information than you can imagine. The workshop was broken into groups, divided by level of experience. Each group worked on several ideas, designed to stimulate the mind and take your study to the next level! This DojoChat was a brief recap of what each group was ...
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- (Previously Recorded) LIVE from The Sanchin-R
- Kumite Simulation: Targeting
- Official Announcement: Master Promoted to the
- Happy Birthday Chief Grand Master Dearman!
- Official Announcement: Two Promoted to the Ra
- Official Announcement: Master Promoted to the
- Master Training: Jake Biernacki, District Mas
- Video Exercise: Fall Down Seven Times, Get up
- Kickin’ it Old School
- Foundations of Movement
- Putting the “Advanced” back into our CBA’s
- Iron Horse Workout Plan
- CBAs + Wall = Better Balance and Snap-back [exercise]
- Children Karate Programs in Coldwater [Video]
- How a little stance can turn into something big [Step-by-Step Exercise]
- The Purpose of Forms [Application of Movement]
