Two days before testing so I assumed it would be a lot of kata, kihon, etc., but instead we worked on our “Toolbox”. As Fogarasi Sensei said best, which I am still chuckling about, “you can’t make a pig fat in two days”! Osu! He tells us this is a Romanian saying used around the […]
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“Fudō-dachi” Fogarasi Sensei calls. We all move into stance and yell “OSU”! “Seiza”! We step back and down into formal kneeling position. Fist at our hips. “Fudō-dachi!” Fogarasi Sensei calls again. We all get back up with “Osu!” “Seiza”! Again, we step back and down into kneeling position. Fist at our hips. “Fudō-dachi!” Fogarasi Sensei
Repetition. Drilling. Basics. Kihon. I have said it before, I know there are some who are bored or dread this type of work, but I love it and live for it. I know this is the type of work that will save me and make me a better karateka. I have heard the stories of
Every time I leave a class with Fogarasi Sensei I know my cup is filling up. He imparts so much wisdom with his physical instruction. I heard him refereed to as a “Karate wizard” and real martial artist. Today was no different. I have been taking private classes, on top of my regular three days
I returned to class last night after being off for a week with the flu. It felt good being active again, but it’s incredible how quickly we lose gains when away. After only one week I could already feel a decrease in stamina, strength, etc.
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This past weekend I attended the 2014 Gold Cup Open Karate Tournament in Quebec, presented by The Ohan Brothers Dojo. I went as part of my dojo, and we had some members competing. This was my first time at such an event, and I was really looking forward to it. It was a long drive from