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25.01.2022 Two short videos working on our Neko Ashi Dachi’s (Cat stance) at the end of Shodan kata, Sepai and Hangetsu. The second simply shows that what we work on in the dojo, we should then go and work on it outside of the dojo. Black belts should see karate like University, where we go to get our lecture, but then do the majority of our work in our own time.

25.01.2022 Sensei Peter Durrant takes us through a flow drill for the final move in kata, Seiuchin. Helping to develop softness and to yield when necessary. Having a correct cat stance (neko ashi dachi) is essential for successfully executing this drill .

23.01.2022 One quick tip to outsmart a Counter-attacker https://youtu.be/0p0W9uNZT4U

22.01.2022 When kicking, many karateka are often very competent from the beginning of the kick until it reaches its target point. Where their kicks often fall down however is how they recover after the extension phase. Common pitfalls are letting the leg flop down to the ground without any type of control. After the extension point:... - The foot should chamber back towards our centre (making it easier to control). - The knee should remain high momentarily - And our core should activate to keep control over our leg and upper body. When we do this we are able to land in a balanced stance that enables us to: 1. Attack immediately after landing in an explosive fashion. 2. Defend or evade any oncoming attacks our opponent throws. 3. Move in any direction quickly. This drill (featuring little red belt, Bella) works on our body mechanics: A. The kicker holds their kick at its end point. This develops leg strength, enforces them to keep their core engaged and counter balance their body properly. It also allows the partner to see if they are extending their leg out properly. B. Their partner then holds their leg momentarily. C. Their partner then pushes their foot and knee back towards them. This gets them familiar with the action of recovery, and requires them to keep their core engaged to maintain balance. It finally allows them to focus on always landing in a balanced stance (even when being pushed). D. The moment the kicker lands in stance they must launch into an attack. The ability to do this is a test of whether they land in a balanced stance. You can also do this where the partner pushes their leg back at them, and then attacks them, forcing them to land stable and defend after kicking.

20.01.2022 21 Ways to throw a Jab. Check out OnlineDojo.gkrkarate.com for a number of videos relating to adapting principles of the 5 dominant animal styles out of Fujian China (the area that influenced the development of karate). This video covers the jab in a self-defence situation. We have also made the same video, however for a tournament situation. ... Instructors often teach one way to Jab, but we must remember in combat, everything we do must be governed by our opponent (their size, their tactics, their skillsets etc). As such, it's not just a matter of switching techniques when something is not working, but also switching strategies WITHIN each technique. One way to jab may work sometimes, but what if your opponent has an impenetrable guard? What if they like to slip? What if they have excellent counter-striking skills? What if, when you jab, they like to drop and tackle you to the ground? What if they they like to move forward, to smother your attack and grab you? Each of the 5 dominant animal styles of Southern Shaolin (Tiger, White Crane, Serpent, Dragon and Leopard) has a vastly different physical approach, a vastly different tactical approach and a vastly different technical approach. Having a basic understanding of these 5 animal styles gives us a major advantage because: We are able to select techniques and strategies that suit our body type (we dont all have the same strength, speed etc) We are able to identify our opponent's animal, and quickly choose an animal (technical, tactical etc) to respond with more chance of success. We are able to switch animals in both attack and defence, making us unpredictable. It also keeps training an adventure, with completely different ways to practice every technique in your karate arsenal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2jkvKgnBaU&feature=youtu.be

19.01.2022 Classes may be temporarily closed but the GKR Karate Online Dojo is ALWAYS OPEN! Offering high quality training materials & regular online tuition from some of GKR Karate’s most senior instructors to keep your karate sharp whilst training from home. Head to https://onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com to register and get started.... We're ready for you to bow-in!

19.01.2022 GKR’s new kick bags are in stock. Coming to a class near you

18.01.2022 Karate helps us to strengthen our body and mind. But we can increase our progress by working on both our body and mind (books, podcasts etc) outside the dojo. This drill is some resistance training, specific to reverse punching. We use both single and then double cables. ... The single cable helps our hapkido (our coordinated flow of power). Unless the arms, legs and core work in synch, it’s almost impossible to complete the task. As some students have a habit of dropping their hikite hand before punching, this drill will eliminate this habit promptly. The double cable works our core more. It also activates the pull of the front hand (handy if you ever grab an opponent’s arm, wrist or clothing to pull them forward into your punch). The second cable exercise we also try to punch from the jaw, which makes it more difficult again.

17.01.2022 We've got some great news to share for all GKR students, with live, local classes being added into the Online Dojo package! There is no extra charge, very soon ...you will be invited to attend live classes run by your local instructors and open to students from your local training community To avoid missing out, make sure you are signed up for the Online dojo at https://onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com

17.01.2022 Two combat drills running simultaneously. One group works with a partner. The target must continually alter their guard (slowly) so their attacking partner must constantly look for openings and strike. They must ensure they use their entire body in each strike. They may also create openings. They must ensure they stay down in stance because the biggest threat to stay inside and throwing multiple strikes is being taken down. ... Every 20 seconds they change roles. The second group works individually, they shadow spar, again, constantly throwing techniques. However this group is working on their takedown defence, sprawling every few seconds. They do this for 40 seconds (while the other group has 20seconds in each role) We rotate between each drill 3 times over.

12.01.2022 Sensei Peter Durrant takes us through a flow drill for the final move in kata, Seiuchin. Helping to develop softness and to yield when necessary. Having a correct cat stance (neko ashi dachi) is essential for successfully executing this drill .

11.01.2022 Bassai-dai Bunkai: this shows two of many options for this sequence in the kata. One is to use the double hammer fist as a tool to wrap up the opponent’s arms, while the latter we use the punch to slide behind the opponent’s back. With both options, we use the back foot mawate (footwork known as Tenkan) to take the opponent to ground. This is the general rule for a back foot mawate in kata.

10.01.2022 Two combat drills running simultaneously. One group works with a partner. The target must continually alter their guard (slowly) so their attacking partner must constantly look for openings and strike. They must ensure they use their entire body in each strike. They may also create openings. They must ensure they stay down in stance because the biggest threat to stay inside and throwing multiple strikes is being taken down. ... Every 20 seconds they change roles. The second group works individually, they shadow spar, again, constantly throwing techniques. However this group is working on their takedown defence, sprawling every few seconds. They do this for 40 seconds (while the other group has 20seconds in each role) We rotate between each drill 3 times over.

09.01.2022 Saifa: Counts 2-3 (and 4-5) With Saifas Opening sequence, many karate-ka focus on counts 1-2 or 4-5 but ignore the transitions between these. We generally use Count 3 (and also 6) where we step up to face the other direction as an opportunity to get behind the opponent (after distracting them with a fast - but weak - back fist) and either rake their eyes or neck, or in this case, use a White Crane Style Takedown. ... Be mindful that Saifa drew influence from the White Crane style (as well as Lion Boxing... similar to Tiger style) as written by Okinawa historians Kinjo and Takashiki. White Crane was first developed by a women, after observing a Crane fight off a large predator. There are a number of these in the kata, where we keep our feet close together for a takedown. This is a great one for smaller people fighting larger opponents (which is the basic tenet of White Crane) Be sure to check out all these videos and more on our Instagram Video page @ gkr_karatevideos

07.01.2022 Saifa: Counts 2-3 (and 4-5) With Saifas Opening sequence, many karate-ka focus on counts 1-2 or 4-5 but ignore the transitions between these. We generally use Count 3 (and also 6) where we step up to face the other direction as an opportunity to get behind the opponent (after distracting them with a fast - but weak - back fist) and either rake their eyes or neck, or in this case, use a White Crane Style Takedown. ... Be mindful that Saifa drew influence from the White Crane style (as well as Lion Boxing... similar to Tiger style) as written by Okinawa historians Kinjo and Takashiki. White Crane was first developed by a women, after observing a Crane fight off a large predator. There are a number of these in the kata, where we keep our feet close together for a takedown. This is a great one for smaller people fighting larger opponents (which is the basic tenet of White Crane) Be sure to check out all these videos and more on our Instagram Video page @ gkr_karatevideos

06.01.2022 In strength training, we often isolate a muscle to work it harder. So too with karate, we can isolate certain aspects to work them harder and give them more focus. In this case, cat stance (neko ashi dachi). Putting every cat stance together (from every kata where it features) to really work it. The best thing is that various kata challenge the stance in different ways. A few examples include:... - whipping the hips into the stance (like Saifa). - working the hips forward and back (like Seiunchin). - pivoting slowly into stance (like Sepai). - pivoting fast into stance (like Kururunfa, where we pivot right, or Shisoshin, where we pivot left). - shuffling back into stance (like Hangetsu or Seisan). 30 minutes of this will increase strength and flexibility as well as help you keep your centre (balance and stability) regardless how we transition into the stance. Of course we could have shot this on a smooth, even dojo floor. It would have looked much better aesthetically. However the final challenge for the stance is to work it on uneven ground. Shot outdoors on patches of dirt and grass to make for uneven footing, and with grippy shoes, one must ensure their core is engaged and their weight centred (at all times) to keep a steady stance. Never forget, the work we do in the dojo should be practiced outside the dojo also. PS. We also have one for all the Sanchin stances, Kokutsu dachi and Shiko dachi (which is a leg killer).

06.01.2022 Saifa beginning to end as a flow drill. Performed slowly to showcase the kata. This would be altered to make it more realistic.

06.01.2022 Three bunkai drills for kata Kanku-dai https://youtu.be/kkWd5lpHwK8

06.01.2022 At GKR Karate’s last World Cup, we entered the Guinness Book of World Records with a multiple person break. Also at that event, a great friend of GKR, Glenn Coxon also entered The Guinness Book of World Records - not for the first time mind you - with a solo break. Attached bow is Glenn Coxon talking at a TEDX convention, sharing some great stories and wisdom to seeing challenges (those uncomfortable things we all face) in a more productive light. ... https://youtu.be/0IxJsRYsev4

05.01.2022 21 Ways to throw a Jab. Check out OnlineDojo.gkrkarate.com for a number of videos relating to adapting principles of the 5 dominant animal styles out of Fujian China (the area that influenced the development of karate). This video covers the jab in a self-defence situation. We have also made the same video, however for a tournament situation. ... Instructors often teach one way to Jab, but we must remember in combat, everything we do must be governed by our opponent (their size, their tactics, their skillsets etc). As such, it's not just a matter of switching techniques when something is not working, but also switching strategies WITHIN each technique. One way to jab may work sometimes, but what if your opponent has an impenetrable guard? What if they like to slip? What if they have excellent counter-striking skills? What if, when you jab, they like to drop and tackle you to the ground? What if they they like to move forward, to smother your attack and grab you? Each of the 5 dominant animal styles of Southern Shaolin (Tiger, White Crane, Serpent, Dragon and Leopard) has a vastly different physical approach, a vastly different tactical approach and a vastly different technical approach. Having a basic understanding of these 5 animal styles gives us a major advantage because: We are able to select techniques and strategies that suit our body type (we dont all have the same strength, speed etc) We are able to identify our opponent's animal, and quickly choose an animal (technical, tactical etc) to respond with more chance of success. We are able to switch animals in both attack and defence, making us unpredictable. It also keeps training an adventure, with completely different ways to practice every technique in your karate arsenal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2jkvKgnBaU&feature=youtu.be

03.01.2022 Two short videos working on our Neko Ashi Dachi’s (Cat stance) at the end of Shodan kata, Sepai and Hangetsu. The second simply shows that what we work on in the dojo, we should then go and work on it outside of the dojo. Black belts should see karate like University, where we go to get our lecture, but then do the majority of our work in our own time.

02.01.2022 SEIUNCHIN BUNKAI This video shows a flow drill using the final move of Seiunchin. One person finishes the move, then the other person slaps the groin and reverses the scenario. . The video also discusses important aspects such as: Being ‘speed’ focused on the back fist to elicit a flinch response. This gives us the moment to control their structure. Too many focus on power on the backfist, which will not have the desired effect. .... And the importance of how and where we grab the back of the opponent’s head to best be able to control them. . Remember Seiunchin means to grab and pull (or control) in battle. We generally need to use a speedy slap, flick etc before we attempt to do this

02.01.2022 SEPAI APPLICATION - two birds, one stone! Using our stance to not only create a stable platform for ourselves, but to simultaneously destabilise our opponent (two birds, one stone). At the end of the day, karate teaches us to use our body. There are so many applications for this technique in Sepai kata. But this is definitely my favourite. Why? Because I know it works. I’ve used in countless times in kumite against an unwilling opponent. ... Attacking the groin on the way through may help. And even if you don’t hit the groin, with the thigh coming so close, it still draws a flinch response. In grappling kumite, this works best when you have your hips close to your opponent’s. Often in grappling both will distance their hips and feet from the opponent (creating an ‘A’ frame). This technique will not work in such a case. If you have a different application for this technique we’d love to see it. Post it in the comments below. We all learn together right? . You’re in the spirit of karate-do

02.01.2022 Kanku-dai’s Back foot Mawate (180Degree turn). I kept this video where the application looked very similar to the kata. As we progressed we altered the hand grips and stance to better work the throw. So often I see bunkai where a Mawate (turn) is shown as ‘turn to face a new opponent behind’. ... This is NOT the case in application. We always turn on angles based on the same opponent. So when we use our back foot to turn, it’s generally taking our opponent with us (like a bull fighter). You will also not we discuss that while the Mawate is always 180degrees, in actuality, it should work on an angle that goes in the direction of the opponent’s weakest point. #kankudai #kanku #kusunku #kosokundai #karate #kata #application #kataapplication #bunkai #karatebunkai #katabunkai #practicalkatabunkai #traditional #traditionalapplication #traditionalbunkai #traditionalkata #shotokan #shorinryu #gkr #gkrkarate #karatekata #karateka #okinawakarate #karatedo #karatejitsu #throw #throws #uchimata #takedowns #realkarate