Two students who moved to Phoenix, Arizona, USA from March of this year temporarily returned home and participated in this morning’s practice. We are also very happy that two students who have gotten used to living in a foreign country and have confidence are smiling. 今年の3月からアメリカ合衆国アリゾナ州フェニックス に移住した生徒2人が一時帰国し、今朝の稽古に参加しました。外国での生活に慣れ自信を持った2人が笑顔を見せてくれて私たちもとても嬉しいです。
I felt the hardness of the thoracic spine, so I tried stretching to smooth the rotation of the thoracic spine. Dips was done by rounding the back when stretching the elbows to stimulate the pectoral muscles, not the triceps. 胸椎の硬さを感じたため、胸椎の回旋を滑らかにするストレッチを試しました。 Dipsは上腕三頭筋ではなく大胸筋に刺激を与えるため、肘を伸ばす時に背中を丸めて行いました。 正拳突きは、前鋸筋と小胸筋を活用し引き手を意識して行いました。
I have a total of 15 classes. Among them, 13 classes are practiced for a small group of 6 people, and the remaining 2 classes are practiced for more than 20 people. The students in a small class are close in age and almost the same level, so it is not difficult to think about a program to achieve the goal and a training menu that the students can be satisfied with. On the other hand, large classes vary in age, physical strength, level, and goals. After arriving at Dojo, I know who will be present and absent, so I’m looking at everyone’s faces and deciding what to do today in about 10 minutes. It is important for everyone who leaves Dojo after the practice to feel that “I had a good practice today as well.” I would be happy if my thoughts were put into practice and delivered to everyone.
The time to work with a clear purpose is fun with every move. I also cherish it because there are moments when new discoveries, realizations, and inspirations are born. My team who share that time together are my treasure.
It was a happy day to see that 4-year-olds, elementary school students, and junior high school students enjoyed the practice of Wado-ryu Karate-Do, and they were pleased with their own growth. 4歳児も小学生たちも中学生たちも和道流空手道の稽古を楽しみ、彼らが自分の成長を喜ぶ姿を私は見れて嬉しい日でした。