A famous karateka was asked by an interviewer. ” What is KATA?” The karateka answered. ” KATA is a blueprint.” What is KATA to me? I pondered. The answer I had in my heart was this. ” KATA is telepathic.” I expand my imagination about KATA every night at bedtime. I will practice what I imagined when I wake up and practice KATA. Then, at a certain time, words arrive in my head and flash. A few years ago, I met the founder of Wado-ryu in my dream, and I was able to receive his guidance. It’s in a dream, but I heard his voice and he touch me. By practicing KATA, we can touch the spirit, wishes and prayers of our Grandmasters, and their kindness.
I practice in 3 classes every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. There are a lot of beginners today, so I thought about how to tell them about Ping An 3 Dan at home until departure. It was the same yesterday, but it’s still important to go back to the basics. I realize that I’m the one who makes simple things difficult. Like making soft and stretchy things hard.
I also had a good sweat this morning. Or rather, I sweated a lot. Tokyo was also hot from the morning, but I was able to do a good exercise. I decided to abandon my daily routines and habits at the end of May. By changing my consciousness and way of exercising, I started to lose unnecessary power from my body.
I received a question from a student who studied Kendo during his school days. “What is the difference between Kendo and Kenjutsu?” Rather than me telling the students “about the differences,” I hoped that the students themselves would be able to touch the sword and have the sword speak to them. I have considered that Sword Defense No. 2, Knife Defense No. 1, and Basic Kumite No. 3 have techniques that can be applied to each other. and used them in free kumite.
After the Kanagawa Prefecture tournament of the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Renmei held 5 days ago, the next event is the 2nd Four-Dojo exchange competition hosted by me at the end of this month.
In this competition, there will be four divisions: Kumite, Kata, tug-of-war and sumo division.
I hope children to know the joy of touching their own traditions and culture and interacting with each other.
The Kanagawa Prefecture tournament of the Wado-ryu Karatedo Federation was held on June 9. 16 students from my dojo participated. Their result is, ・Gold medal on over 40 years old Men’s Kumite division (without Black Belt) ・Gold medal on 12 years old Girl’s Kumite division ・Silver medal on over 40 years old Black Belt Women’s Kata division ・Silver medal on 8 years old Girl’s Kata division ・Bronze medal on 10 years old Girl’s Kata division ・Bronze medal on 9 years old Boy’s Kata division ・Bronze medal on 8 years old Boy’s Kata division ・Fighting spirit award on 13〜15 years old Boy’s Kata division ・Fighting spirit award on 12 years old Boy’s Kata division ・Fighting spirit award on 7 years old Boy’s Kata & Kumite division I’m proud of my students regardless of whether they won or not. Because they had aim, made an effort, and challenged.
