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Category: Training Notes

Develop a Martial Imagination

August 7, 2015
Training Notes

By Sensei David S. Hogsette Anyone who has trained in a particular martial art for several years has committed serious […]

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Reflections on 2014 and Thoughts for 2015

December 31, 2014
Training Notes

by Sensei David S. Hogsette As the year 2014 draws to a close, it’s a wonderful time to reflect upon […]

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Deciding What Bunkai Means To You

July 21, 2014
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by Sensei David S. Hogsette Most experienced karate practitioners are familiar with bunkai, but there are many different views of […]

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Yakusoku Kumite Drills and Context

July 3, 2014
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by Sensei David S. Hogsette I was training Yakusoku Kumite drills the other night, and I wasn’t getting a particular […]

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Karate Comfort Zones

July 2, 2014
Training Notes

by Sensei David S. Hogsette Comfort zones are curious thing. We all like our comfort zones: our personal space in […]

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  • Practicing Iain Abernethy Kihon Combinations During Self-Isolation
  • Kihon Solo Pad Drill for Shovel Kick and Sweep
  • Kihon Solo Pad Drill for Low Round House Kicks
  • Kihon Solo Pad Drill for Headbutt, Knees, and Elbows
  • Kihon Solo Pad Drill for Low Block

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