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Kenshin Ryu Dojo

Locality: Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia

Address: 271c Belmore Rd 3104 Balwyn North, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.kenshinryudojo.com

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25.01.2022 The culmination of the last seven exercises with the last video coming tomorrow. Perform each exercise 4 times (2 times each side for the sides exercises) These exercises are very good for your breathing and cardio vascular systems. As they are quite gentle they can be practised by all age and fitness levels with very little risk. This set is an excellent way to wake up the body, clear, relax and still the mind while leaving you feeling invigorated after your practice.... #karate #karatetraining #martialarts #karatemelbourne #breathingforhealth #breathing #breathingexercises #focusandconcentration #qigong #buildingchi #chi #patuanchin #selfdefense #healthandfitness

24.01.2022 Right side breakfall stage 1 Remember to always practice your breakfalls on a soft surface such as mats or carpet. Similar to the back breakfall make sure your chin is ticked in towards your chest. It is most important that your head goes not hit the ground. For the side breakfall your shoulder and arm should be between your head and the ground so if you fall sharply the soft parts of your arm are there to cushion the blow.... Make sure that you are falling on your side rather then your back, this time contact with the ground rolls up from your hip along the side of your body with your hand striking the ground last with a loud slap. It is most important your hand does not hit the ground first as this will result in injury. #breakfalls #controlledfalling #howtofall #karate #karatemelbourne #sidebreakfall #selfdefense #martialart #agressivedefense #dojo #karatetraining #gojuryukarate #gojuryu

23.01.2022 For todays karate session we have some advanced basics. This session should only take about 10 to 15 minutes. Perform each kick exercise 10 times on each leg. Kick and hold: kick and hold the knee up to recover, 1,2 count. Hold for at least 2 seconds.... Hold and kick: the same as above bit in reverse, hold your knee up for at least 2 seconds then kick and get your foot back to the ground Hold, kick, hold: put the above 2 exercises together. Lift your knee and hold, kick and recover to you knee lift position and hold. 1,2,3 count. Lunge punches: see how far you can reach Tenshin-Ho: blocks and counters, perform both defensive and aggressive forms if you know them. Tenshin-Ho Ju: moving on 10 angles. Really work your cat stance #goju #gojuryu #gojuryukarate #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #karate #dojo #karatemelbourne #karatetraining #selfdefense #tenshinho #tenshinhojyu #karatebasics #training #healthandfitness

23.01.2022 Much like the last karate session, todays workout is about spreading the exercises through the day as a way to break up the day a bit. In as small blocks as you like do a total of 100 of each exercise throughout the day. Because we are not doing bulk numbers at any time this is a good opportunity to focus on form and technique of the exercise. Feel free to mix up the types of exercises through the day.... #karate #karatetraining #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #fitness #workout #isolationtraining #isolationfitness #healthandfitness #stayactive #goju #gojuryu #karatemelbourne

23.01.2022 Always a favourite strength and kicking exercise. Kicking from one knee down is a punishing leg exercise. After doing a few of these your regular kicks will feel so much easier and faster. Remember to always control the decent of your knee to the ground so you are not hitting it on the ground. After your kick get the ball of your foot back to the ground quickly then controlled through the decent of the knee. This is especially important if you are practicing on a hard surface to avoid injuring your knees

22.01.2022 Backwards break fall 1 This is the first stage in learning how to perform a backwards break fall and is the safest as you are starting close to the ground, still it is best to practice on a soft surface, Mays if they are availible or carpet if not. It is very important that you keep your chin tucked into your chest so that your head does not hit the ground. It is also very important that you slap the ground with your palms down and that your hands hot the ground last. Puttin...g your hands out too early to break your fall can put a lot of pressure on the joints of the arm which may result in injury. Imagine you are unrolling a ball, starting with your backside, moving up your back and put towards your extremities. #karate #breakfalls #safety #safefalling #howtofall ##breakfall #karatemelbourne #traditionalkarate #goju #gojuryu #gojuryukarate #selfdefence #dojo #karateclub #kenshinryu #kenshinryudojos

22.01.2022 Backwards break fall 2 This is the second stage in learning how to perform a backwards break fall. It is slightly harder as you are starting from a slightly higher position off the ground. While this is still a pretty safe position to start from it is always best to practice break falls on a soft surface, mats if they are availible or carpet if not. It is very important that you keep your chin tucked into your chest so that your head does not hit the ground. It is also very i...mportant that you slap the ground with your palms down and that your hands hot the ground last. Putting your hands out too early to break your fall can put a lot of pressure on the joints of the arm which may result in injury. Make sure your backside hits the ground first and then your contact with the ground rolls up your back and out to your extremities. Also note that the standing up afterwards without Sensei Adam using his hands. #karate #breakfalls #safety #safefalling #howtofall ##breakfall #karatemelbourne #traditionalkarate #goju #gojuryu #gojuryukarate #selfdefence #dojo #karateclub #kenshinryu #kenshinryudojos

21.01.2022 Clapping pushups are a great way to add explosive energy into your pushup, and really get a more intense workout in a short amount of time. The trick is to start launching for the clap rather then trying to lift off from the top of the motion.

21.01.2022 Today we dont have a mini exercise plan, instead we are very excited that we are now allowed to train together with up to 10 people (increasing to up to 20 from June 1st) in out door settings. As such we will be running a class from 10am on Saturdays on the grass on the Balwyn Rd side of Gordon Barnard Reserve (in front of the old Balwyn Leisure Centre). Classes will be taken in line with all current social distancing recommendations do there will be no direct partner work f...or the foreseeable future. The class will also be running on Zoom as they have been for those who cant make it and classes will remain on Zoom for as long as needed. Looking forward to training with you all again. For any new students wishing to join in please DM me for details so we can make arrangements. #karate #karatetraining #karatemelbourne #goju #gojuryu #gojuryukarate #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #backtoclass #outdoortraining

21.01.2022 The squat is a great leg exercise that when performed this way also helps with your flexibility and maintain low stances in your training. Make sure you are getting sufficient depth in your squats but dont go so deep that your backside is lower then your knees I had to open the door to be able to shoot this in the Hallway, but if I turn 90 degrees there is ample space for the exercise.

21.01.2022 Another different exercise today. We often just follow what our teachers are teaching us, so today we want you to think about what you want from your training. Is it more flexibility, strength or stamina. Do you want a stronger punch or a more flowing kata. What do you want from your training this session? This week? This year? Having a focused goal will help you get the most out of your training.

19.01.2022 Hey Everyone. Being that we wont be able to train together anytime soon, and we wont be able to return to normal classes for even longer, weve put together a few things to help with training through this time. Many of you are already taking part in our regular saturday zoom classes which we have recently added a tai chi class to as well.... One of the common obstacles people face when training at home is a lack of space, never has this been more of an issue then it is now, so here is the Hallway Series. Exercises performed in the Hallway, a space we are limiting to 1 meter by 2 meters. Some of the videos will be shot in a larger space to get a better angle, but all exercises can be performed in a small space. So if you are in lockdown, stuck in hotel quarantine or simply short on space these exercises are for you. Some of the exercises will be modified to fit the space and wont be classically correct. We will attempt to do some kata in the space with modification to the angles and movements. These will by no means be the only modifications that can be done to make the kata work in the space, feel free to experiment for yourself if you know the form well. Please share these with any one you know who may want help exercising while activities are restricted. The exercises will be a mix of karate and health and fitness movements. Enjoy.

18.01.2022 Todays workout: a Tabata Tabatas are both quick and brutal. The workout only lasts for 4 minutes but thats all it needs. Make sure you warm up and Stretch properly before hand and give yourself a cool down after. The structure of a Tabata is 20 seconds working and 20 seconds rest for 8 sets. We have 4 sets of exercises so will go through the whole set twice.... Make sure you have plenty of room as the jumping lunges and tuck jumps require space #karate #karatetraining #healthandfitness #health #physicalfitness #dojo #karatemelbourne #gojuryukarate #gojukensha #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #isolationtraining #isolationfitness #tabataworkout #tabata

17.01.2022 With a relaxation of the rules regarding us being able to train in a physical space together tgis is a good time to do a quick brush up on all your kata. Warm up with 20 seconds of shadow boxing and then start with Gekasai dai. Work your way up through the kata to the highest kata you know and practice that 3 times. If you only know Gekasai practice that 3 times, if you only know part of the kata practice that 5 times... #karatetraining #karate #dojo #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #karatemelbourne #selfdefense #backtotraining

14.01.2022 Forward roll stage 2 As always start your practice on a soft surface until you get more confident with the technique. From the squat position the movement becomes far more fluid then from your knees as you are starting from a more dynamic position. Imagine youre making your body into a ball, contacting the ground with an imaginary line from your hand, down your arm and then from your shoulder to your opposite hip. Tuck your head into the gap in front of your opposite shoulde...r, your head and neck should never touch the ground. #rolling #safetyroll #fallingforward #karate #selfdefense #martialarts #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #goju #gojuryu #gojuryukarate

14.01.2022 Pa Tuan Chin, exercise seven The Pa Tuan Chin exercises belong to a practice called Qigong. Exercises which generate energy through control of the breath. There are believed to be many health benefits from the exercises, this one is meant to relieve lower back pain and help to expel toxins from your body. How deeply you want to go with them is entirely up to you, but the practice of them can definitely help you to feel invigorated.... To start place your feet slightly wider the shoulder width with your toes facing forward and knees slightly bent. As you inhale bring your palms up the centre of your body. Begin to to exhale as your hands cross the middle of your chest and rotate your hands so you can continue to raise your palms above your head. When you reach the top of your motion, stretch one hand higher then the other with short sharp exhale until you have expelled all the air from your lungs. On a forward arc move your hands down to the ground as you inhale. It is ok to bend you knees so you can reach lower. Exhale as ypu stand up, running your hands along your legs and then return to your starting position. Repeat at least 4 times. At the current time where COVID-19 attacks your respiratory system, breathing exercises are most important. Maintaining and improving the function of your respiratory system is most important, now more then ever. The aim of self defense is to protect yourself from harm. This may just be the most important act of self defense we can do at the current time. For all breathing exercises, inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. #patuanchin #patuantsin #breathing #breathingexercises #health #breathingforhealth #healthandfitness #qigong #karate #karatemelbourne #gojuryukarate #gojuryu #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #selfdefense

14.01.2022 This session isnt a single session as it can be stretched across the whole day. It also goes against the idea of the ritual of getting set up for training and setting aside a time and place for it. It is however a good way to break up the day while you Mau be stuck inside sitting in front of a screen. It is also a good lesson in how achievable it is to do 100 repetitions of an exercise through the day. The number sounds quite big but if you do 10 reps every hour for 10 hours it should only take a minute out of the hour. And at the end of the day you will have done 300 exercises. #karatetraining #karate #karateathome #trainingfromhome #isolationtraining #karatemelbourne #punch #kick #block #gojuryu #gojuryukarate #gojukensha #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu

13.01.2022 Squat kicks are a great way to work the legs. After getting used to the extra weight your normal kick will become faster and stronger. Make sure you have enough room for this one. For an extra challenge place a small object in front of your feet which you have to kick over the top of. Nothing to heavy or fragile as you dont want to damage anything if you miss

12.01.2022 With restrictions easing its time to get outside, even if it is a bit cold this is a great session to do with a couple friends Remeber gorilla burpees take out the impact of a regular burpees. Place feet shoulder width apart, put your hands between your feet, jump back to a push up position then jump your feet back to the starting position and stand up. Thats 1 gorilla burpees #karatetraining #healthandfitness #karate #karatemelbourne #gojuryu #goju #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #martialarts #workout #exercise #fitness #fitnessmotivation

10.01.2022 Pa Tuan Chin, exercise five The Pa Tuan Chin exercises belong to a practice called Qigong. Exercises which generate energy through control of the breath. There are believed to be many health benefits from the exercises, this one is meant to aid with digestive and circulatory system functions. How deeply you want to go with them is entirely up to you, but the practice of them can definitely help you to feel invigorated.... To start adopt a stance with your feet a little wider then your shoulders, toes facing straight forward and knees slightly bent. Inhale as you bring your palms up. When your palms reach the height of roughly your belly button, continue up with one side while the other side turns palm down and begins to move back down. As tour upper palm passes your shoulder begin to exhale. Top and bottom hands should reach their limit together. Press slightly and feel the stretch across your body. Slowly inhale as you bring your hands back you the starting position. Exhale and press both palms down. Then do the reverse for the other side. Repeat at least 2 times on each side. At the current time where COVID-19 attacks your respiratory system, breathing exercises are most important. Maintaining and improving the function of your respiratory system is most important, now more then ever. The aim of self defense is to protect yourself from harm. This may just be the most important act of self defense we can do at the current time. For all breathing exercises, inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. #patuanchin #patuantsin #breathing #breathingexercises #health #breathingforhealth #healthandfitness #qigong #karate #karatemelbourne #gojuryukarate #gojuryu #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #selfdefense

08.01.2022 Our standard in class challenge is a punishing work It at the best of times. A slow set of 10 reps of a pushup exercise (2 seconds down, 2 seconds up) Followed by a slow set of a core exercise using the same slow count.... Then straight into 20 normal speed pushup and core exercises. Mix up the types of pushups and core exercises to me or it more interesting and blast different areas of the muscles. As always work to your own pace and level. If you need a break, take a break.

07.01.2022 Pa Tuan Chin, exercise eight The Pa Tuan Chin exercises belong to a practice called Qigong. Exercises which generate energy through control of the breath. There are believed to be many health benefits from the exercises, this one is meant to improve balanvevand stiff joints. How deeply you want to go with them is entirely up to you, but the practice of them can definitely help you to feel invigorated.... Be careful eith your balance with thos exercise as it is a more dynamic motion then the others and you have the potential to loose your balance. To start place your feet slightly wider the shoulder width with your toes facing forward. With palms facing down, arms by your side inhale and push up on the balls of your feet while pushing back with your palms. The rock back onto your heels as you throw your hands forward exhaling. Straighten up and draw your hands back to repeat. Repeat at least 4 times. At the current time where COVID-19 attacks your respiratory system, breathing exercises are most important. Maintaining and improving the function of your respiratory system is most important, now more then ever. The aim of self defense is to protect yourself from harm. This may just be the most important act of self defense we can do at the current time. For all breathing exercises, inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. #patuanchin #patuantsin #breathing #breathingexercises #health #breathingforhealth #healthandfitness #qigong #karate #karatemelbourne #gojuryukarate #gojuryu #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #selfdefense

06.01.2022 Today we don't have a mini exercise plan, instead we are very excited that we are now allowed to train together with up to 10 people (increasing to up to 20 from June 1st) in out door settings. As such we will be running a class from 10am on Saturdays on the grass on the Balwyn Rd side of Gordon Barnard Reserve (in front of the old Balwyn Leisure Centre). Classes will be taken in line with all current social distancing recommendations do there will be no direct partner work f...or the foreseeable future. The class will also be running on Zoom as they have been for those who can't make it and classes will remain on Zoom for as long as needed. Looking forward to training with you all again. For any new students wishing to join in please DM me for details so we can make arrangements. #karate #karatetraining #karatemelbourne #goju #gojuryu #gojuryukarate #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #backtoclass #outdoortraining

06.01.2022 Forward roll stage 1 As always start your practice on a soft surface until you get more confident with the technique. From your knees the technique is a bit awkward but it is also the safest way to perform it. Imagine youre making your body into a ball, contacting the ground with an imaginary line from your hand, down your arm and then from your shoulder to your opposite hip. Tuck your head into the gap in front of your opposite shoulder, your head and neck should never touc...h the ground. #rolling #safetyroll #fallingforward #karate #selfdefense #martialarts #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #goju #gojuryu #gojuryukarate

06.01.2022 Forward roll stage 3 As always start your practice on a soft surface until you get more confident with the technique. From standing the roll becomes much more fluid and natural, however there is a lot more range for things to go wrong if performed incorrectly. Imagine youre making your body into a ball, contacting the ground with an imaginary line from your hand, down your arm and then from your shoulder to your opposite hip. Tuck your head into the gap in front of your oppo...site shoulder, your head and neck should never touch the ground. #rolling #safetyroll #fallingforward #karate #selfdefense #martialarts #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #goju #gojuryu #gojuryukarate

04.01.2022 Left side breakfall stage 1 Remember to always practice your breakfalls on a soft surface such as mats or carpet. Similar to the back breakfall make sure your chin is ticked in towards your chest. It is most important that your head goes not hit the ground. For the side breakfall your shoulder and arm should be between your head and the ground so if you fall sharply the soft parts of your arm are there to cushion the blow.... Make sure that you are falling on your side rather then your back, this time contact with the ground rolls up from your hip along the side of your body with your hand striking the ground last with a loud slap. It is most important your hand does not hit the ground first as this will result in injury. Also notice the way Sensei lifts his right leg, if you have been taken down by an attacker that leg becomes your defense and can be used to block, ward off or strike #breakfalls #controlledfalling #howtofall #karate #karatemelbourne #sidebreakfall #selfdefense #martialart #agressivedefense #dojo #karatetraining #gojuryukarate #gojuryu

03.01.2022 Todays workout builds in some balance training as well as some core strength and flexibility through static holds. Aim for 1 minute holds to start with but if that is too easy gradually increase the length of you holds. Starting with balancing on one leg. Keep the knee held high which will work on your hip flexibility and strength while doing the exercise.... Next keep you core tight for you plank. It is better to have your hips high rather then letting them sag. Imagine your trying to pull your belly button back to your spine. Holding a shiko-dachi for 1 minute should be relatively easy, make sure your back stays straight and your backside isnt too high or low. Practicing your blocks in this stance can help pass the time. This will also help stretch your gym in and inner leg muscles. Next side plank. Again remember to keep your core engaged and not let your hips dip. Back plank on your elbows or hands. Be careful of not over stretching your shoulders. And again keep your core tight. #karate #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #karatemelbourne #karatetraining #healthandfitness #workout #isotraining #isolationfitness #bodyweightworkout #noequipmentworkout #noequipmentneeded #selfdefense #statichold

02.01.2022 Punches from squat position. This will help to work the legs and your punch at the same time. Make sure you have enough room, especially for the elbow to travel backwards so that you dont damage the wall.

01.01.2022 Pa Tuan Chin, exercise four The Pa Tuan Chin exercises belong to a practice called Qigong. Exercises which generate energy through control of the breath. There are believed to be many health benefits from the exercises, this one is meant to relieve stress, prevent heart disease as well as strengthening the hips and legs. How deeply you want to go with them is entirely up to you, but the practice of them can definitely help you to feel invigorated.... To start adopt a wide stance with your toes pointing out at 45 degrees and knees bent with a straight line from knees to ankles. Place your hands with tigers facing forward above your knees. Imagine you are drawing a circle on a pane of glass with your nose, lean out to the left and move around to the right in a circular motion as you inhale. As you cross your centre point exhale until your left arm is straight and you are stretching over your right side. Inhale as you trace your circle back the way you cake to you centre point and exhale as you straighten up. Then do the reverse for the other side. Repeat at least 2 times on each side. At the current time where COVID-19 attacks your respiratory system, breathing exercises are most important. Maintaining and improving the function of your respiratory system is most important, now more then ever. The aim of self defense is to protect yourself from harm. This may just be the most important act of self defense we can do at the current time. For all breathing exercises, inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. #patuanchin #patuantsin #breathing #breathingexercises #health #breathingforhealth #healthandfitness #qigong #karate #karatemelbourne #gojuryukarate #gojuryu #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #selfdefense

01.01.2022 Hey Everyone. Being that we won't be able to train together anytime soon, and we won't be able to return to normal classes for even longer, we've put together a few things to help with training through this time. Many of you are already taking part in our regular saturday zoom classes which we have recently added a tai chi class to as well.... One of the common obstacles people face when training at home is a lack of space, never has this been more of an issue then it is now, so here is the Hallway Series. Exercises performed in the Hallway, a space we are limiting to 1 meter by 2 meters. Some of the videos will be shot in a larger space to get a better angle, but all exercises can be performed in a small space. So if you are in lockdown, stuck in hotel quarantine or simply short on space these exercises are for you. Some of the exercises will be modified to fit the space and won't be classically correct. We will attempt to do some kata in the space with modification to the angles and movements. These will by no means be the only modifications that can be done to make the kata work in the space, feel free to experiment for yourself if you know the form well. Please share these with any one you know who may want help exercising while activities are restricted. The exercises will be a mix of karate and health and fitness movements. Enjoy.

01.01.2022 Pa Tuan Chin, exercise six The Pa Tuan Chin exercises belong to a practice called Qigong. Exercises which generate energy through control of the breath. There are believed to be many health benefits from the exercises, this one is meant to improve the health of your eyes, reducing hyper tension and promoting a healthy appetite. How deeply you want to go with them is entirely up to you, but the practice of them can definitely help you to feel invigorated. To start adopt a wid...e stance with your toes pointing out at 45 degrees and knees bent with a straight line from knees to ankles. Inhale as you bring both hands up your middle to a point where your fists are facing each other at middle chest height. Much like exercise two you will be pulling back with the right arm as you extend the left and exhale. This time however the left arm is in a closed fist and the extension is on the 45 degree angle. Glare past the top of your knuckles as you extend. Inhale as you bring both fists back to the centre point. Exhale as you move your hands back down, palms facing the ground to resting height. Then do the reverse for the other side. Repeat at least 2 times on each side. At the current time where COVID-19 attacks your respiratory system, breathing exercises are most important. Maintaining and improving the function of your respiratory system is most important, now more then ever. The aim of self defense is to protect yourself from harm. This may just be the most important act of self defense we can do at the current time. For all breathing exercises, inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. #patuanchin #patuantsin #breathing #breathingexercises #health #breathingforhealth #healthandfitness #qigong #karate #karatemelbourne #gojuryukarate #gojuryu #kenshinryudojos #kenshinryu #selfdefense