Learn how to handle basic strikes, patterns, blocks and pass catches
By doing familiar katas in new ways you can push your creativity, test ability to think on your feet, discover how well you really know your kata, and have fun! The class will include many different kata modifications to challenge your brain and body.
Defense from all grabs and strikes, and weapons disarms
Come spar with us (bring gear if you have it, do drills if you don't), as instructors show how we can all make sparring equally fun and safe for ALL levels and ALL types of sparrers - from hesitant beginners to aggressive experts. Brown & up instructors get leadership points for attendance. Learn to shed habits and stereotypes that make sparring more of a challenge for some students.
Classic kata created by OSensei Ngo Dong. Good for practicing double flying kicks
Learn 5 core principals to make applications easier and more dynamic
Focus is on timing, speed, wrapping/trapping, etc. while working on Hubud, Over/Under combinations, 3-step, 4-step, advanced chokes, chi sao & CN techniques. This class guarantees to be a lot of fun, while understanding the power of fluidness. Guaranteed to improve some aspect of your Martial arts journey!
Learn the details of the Empi kata and applications
Learn Bo 5
Learn the No.1 Tonfa Kata (two tonfas) required for dan rank. Bring two tonfas and a bo for applications. Exceptions to 'brown and up' requirement possible - talk to Mike
Tambo 2 kata and applications
Introduction to Nhu 2 Kata, including movement concepts and applications.
This class will go over Snake kata and applications. For individuals who know the kata and are actively training it, this will also be an opportunity to get feedback and advanced insight into the kata.
