2022-10-22

The newly announced “American Shotokan Karate” (see my 2022-10-21 update) had its first fall clinic and dan grading today. It began with several hours of training, led by yondan candidate Brandon Cochrane, Sensei Rick Brewer, and Sensei Carl Hartter. Topics included teaching hip rotation to beginners, sparring footwork, and generating power with striking combinations. Later, the dan grading promoted two new shodans, two sandans and one yondan. Congratulations to everyone who showed up for training, and especially to those who passed their gradings.