IJKA UK members travelled to Southern Ireland in the last week of June to participate in the International Seminar held at the ‘Star of the Sea’ school in Passage West, County Cork, on 28th & 29th.
IJKA International Chief Instructor Utsumi Takato Sensei presented a fantastic seminar.
Day one, part one, focused on Kihon and in particular the generation of power by correct use of hips, body mechanics and timing. The morning culminated in the practise of Heian Shodan incorporating everything Sensei had taught.
The afternoon continued with routines for kumite practise.
Day two, part one, saw work on the details of the Heian Katas along with Bassai Dai.
The afternoon brought more kumite practice routines.
At the end of the seminar three students who had taken Dan gradings at various times previously, were awarded their IJKA Dan grade certificates by Sensei Brian Toomey and Sensei Utsumi Takato.
The seminar was concluded with a grading being held.
Sunday 30 June saw the IJKA European Championships held in Ringiskiddy, County Cork, at the Maritime College.
IJKA UK was represented by members of Aberdeen Shotokan Karate Club, SBKA York and Worcester Shotokan Karate Club.
IJKA UK extends congratulations to all members that were successful in winning medals.
Veteran Kumite
Shaun Bushby 3rd – Bronze
SBKA
Veteran Kata
Shaun Bushby 3rd – Bronze
SBKA
Kata
Ami Bushby 3rd – Bronze
SBKA
Kumite
Ami Bushby 3rd – Bronze
SBKA
Team Kata
Keith Crighton, Billy Thompson and Alex Carrol. Joint 3rd – Bronze
ASKC
Matt Anstiss (Worcester Shotokan Karate Club) just missing out in Kata.
IJKA UK extends big thanks to Utsumi Takato Sensei for another fantastic seminar and to the hosts IJKA Ireland for organising the seminar and Championships.
Osu
