Lesson Summary - 5th Mar 2025

With just two and a half weeks until the grading, this will be our focus until then. There are 3 elements to grading - kihon, kumite and kata. You can find out what you have to do for your grading in the grading syllabus.

Kihon

We started off practicing our basic techniques - stepping punch, rising block, outside block and mae geri. We also went through gedan barai, shuto uke. Some of you also practiced side kicks. Key points to note:

• Low stances (not necessarily longer, but bend your knees more)
• Hand tight on your hip
• Snap the foot back when performing a snap kick (mae geri - front kick)

Kumite

We practiced both sanbon and gohon kumite (3 and 5 step) for both face and stomach attacks.

Kata

We practiced kihon kata and heian shodan. Advanced grades practiced heian nidan and heian sandan. Please practice your katas at home. You can view videos of the kata to help remember them.