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More barefootToday's barefoot went a little better than yesterday. It is remarkable how a little discomfort changes my running form. I go more onto the balls of my feet so as not to put my heel into some undetected rock. I take shorter strides, and hold more shoulder tension. Today, I was able to focus on removing that tension and breathing more fully and deeply. That helps a lot with both the stride and the endurance (of course). » read the entire item »
BarefootI started running barefoot today, trying to get my feet back together in time for Special Training. In the past, the soles of my feet were fairly tough since I typically go barefoot a lot in winter and nearly all the time in the summer. However, I didn't make last year's summer Special Training, and for some reason wore shoes more than usual last winter. So my feet, while still fine for wood floor use, are not nearly tough enough to take 4 days of "Hamburger Hill". » read the entire item »
More of JunI got a nice phone call today from Jun Nakamiya. Jun started Shotokan Karate with us about 15 months ago. He trained about 3 months, then entered the Central Coast tournament in May 2008. He won the white belt division championship that day, an amazing achievement after such a short time training (read his story about it here). » read the entire item »
April 2009 Kyu Test ResultsCongratulations to Redding Shotokan members for a strong kyu test! Because of their hard work and achievements, all members were promoted to the next kyu. Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) member participants were:
Mountain View Dojo Visit IIThe Boise group is smaller, but they practice really hard and earnestly! I led three practices (each of them ended up lasting for 2.5 hours - time went so fast!), one self-defense clinic for beginners and one informal black belt practice. » read the entire item »
Kyu Test April 25, 2009The Redding Shotokan Karate spring 2009 kyu test will be held on April 25, 2009 at Sun Oaks Tennis & Fitness in the yoga room (upstairs gym). Registration for adults is 11:00AM. Those karateka with up-to-date SKA memberships may test for official SKA rank. You may renew your membership through us at registration if necessary. » read the entire item »
Mountain View Dojo Visit IAs Brad requested, I'll try to post the (hopefully) complete report of my dojo visit to Mountain View Shotokan Karate in Boise, Idaho (3/27/09-3/28/09). I have just come back home, and this is going to be a short one. More detailed report to follow later. » read the entire item »
Been a long time...Sorry. Yesterday I covered class for Hiroko, who was (still is) in Boise, Idaho as a guest instructor. It sounded like the Boise crew was going to treat her right, and she was going to reciprocate. Hopefully she'll post a complete report. » read the entire item »
The moments I can not forgetIt happened several times to me. Only several times in more than 20 years, but it did happen. I still remember the moments so vividly.
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