What the heck does that move mean?
02/Feb/12
Have you ever asked yourself that question when an instructor shows you a new form? Admittedly some of the moves of kata are pretty strange. “When would I ever use that?” you find yourself asking. The whole art and science of determining the practical application of martial techniques is called, in Japanese, “Bunkai.” Many martial artists have no clue what some of those esoteric moves really are. Fortunately we have arranged to have one of the world’s foremost experts on Bunkai coming to teach at our March 31st seminars and awards banquet. Tony Annesi was here several years ago and he was such a hit that we decided to have him back. I know you are going to really enjoy and benefit from his expertise in this area.
This year I am inviting any member of the American Karate Black Belt Association to come and join us. You may know that I am the Chairman of the High-Dan Board of that association as well as the AKATO (and of the GMAU, by the way). Why do I keep saying yes? Well, I know. Its because these are all organizations close to my heart.
Anyway, please put March 31 on your calendar. And if you are an AKATO instructor I will be needing your submissions for Student of the Year and the Tenets Awards soon. This is going to be a great day.