by David Baldridge | Oct 2, 2019 | Karate, Seminars and Special Training
In 2019, David Baldridge spent several months in Japan, Tibet, and Okinawa. The link below are notes from David’s 4 week journey to Okinawa to study Okinawan Te. The photo below is Yoshimatsu Akamine Sensei, age 76. He is a direct student of Hohan Soken Sensei....
by David Baldridge | Nov 24, 2018 | Class Updates, Karate
Eric H. received his Brown Belt, Joe C. received his Black Belt in Shorin-Ryu, David B, Steve M, and Stuart N. received their Black Belts.
by David Baldridge | Aug 9, 2018 | Karate, Seminars and Special Training
Today, we had the good fortune of having Rick Ishikawa present some basic Escrima and Knife training. Basic defense against a knife, armed with a stick. Knife block with counter #1 Block knife and counter – armed with a stick. Rick said one of the closest...
by David Baldridge | Jun 23, 2018 | Karate, Seminars and Special Training
Sensei Ken traveled from Berkeley CA (Live Oak Park Karate) to train with us. Class time was set aside for Sensei Ken to demonstrate and discuss Pinan Shodan and Naihanchi Shodan katas. Sensei Ken stepped through the Katas and explained some components such as stances...
