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Special Training in Okinawa—October 2007 |
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Our training group: David Glenn (Durham), Kyoshi Sheree Adams (Durham), Alan Hernandez (Powell River BC), O’Sensei, Hugo Sloos (PR), Mary Margaret, Don (PR) |
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Bunkai practice for Kusanku Sho. |
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Sai throwing practice. |
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O’Sensei demonstrates Hojo Undo—traditional strength training techniques |
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Sometimes the lessons are in the kitchen—here O’Sensei shows the guys how to make rice. |
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Our special training group at Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa |
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Sometimes breakfast is the perfect time to demonstrate a training point. Here O’Sensei demonstrates tightening the end of a punch with David. |
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One advantage of the time difference—you don’t miss the spectacular sunrises from O’Sensei’s roof. |
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The most special time of special training—eating every meal together—learning about Okinawan food, culture and history. |
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When do we get to go back…..? |
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Enjoying a bowl of Okinawan Soba in Naha. |
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A little time out from training to enjoy the beautiful beach. |