Last training session of the year

[vapor]

We had our last training session of the year this week, at the dojo.

About 50 were in attendance.

The actual dojo itself is very small, so it was very very crowded...
7 per row, about 8 rows...

The "highlight" of the session, were MAWASHI GERI...

In all, we did about 1,300 of them, in a row, non-stop...

Yes, that is the right number....1,300....

They started out as Jodan Mawashi Geri...but as the numbers kept getting higher, the kicks started getting lower...

But, the amazing thing, was after we hit the final kick, Kamio Shihan opened up all the windows in the dojo....the heat and sweat, mixed with the cold cold air rushing in, turned the dojo into something more like a cloud....or a sauna room.

The room was instant steam!!! It was almost mystic....but, that was just me.....everyone was dead tired, but as you looked at the sempai lined up in front of you, and saw the steam rolling off of their shoulders and head, you realized that for this short time, this moment, we were one. We had all endured and conqured the unthinkable...

vapor

[ksan]

.. Kyokushin magic.... (its good isnt it )

[nzproud]

This is when I think kyokushin is crazy haha

[Stremi]

We have our last training today in the mountain forest.
Our sensei let us make tsuki and mawashi geri on trees, sanchin kata in ice cold water (it actually snows) and light kumite.
A HAPPY NEW YEAR
MUCH PEACE, LOVE AND JOY TO YOU ALL IN 2007.
OSU!!!

[Sensei Mark]

Osu, reminds me of a session in the Honbu Dojo in 87, when Shihan Jim Phillips (Sensei Jim at the time) took us through a class with a visiting Japanese Instructor (name escapes me).

mae keage = 1000
kin geri = 1000
hiza geri = 1000
mae geri = 1000
yoko keage = 1000
kunsetsu geri = 1000
yoko geri = 1000
oshiro geri = 1000
uchi mawashi geri = 1000
soto mawashi geri = 1000
mawashi geri = 1000

aahhh, the memories, thanks Shihan Jimmy!

very difficult walking back to the car after that one.

[Bloke]

Sensei Mark

Sounds lie a monster session - ah the good old days.

[Lucy]

My last training session was also a monster! Two guys from our club are going for their shodans in january so it was very intense kind of mini grading for us all not nice! You know what i mean if you have taken a black belt grading...very realistic to say the least they know what there up against! So much for the christmas 'games' we normally play on our last session of the year! No jelly n ice cream!

[RASor]

Osu,

Last training day for me was November, 1st Sat. of the week, promotion to Green belt. It was not so difficult during the initial stages up to Ido Geko and finally Katas where I was able to do all the Pinan Katas, Tsuki no Kata, Yantsu, Gekki Sai Dai and Gekki Sai Sho. Last was Kumite, during the 1st fight my Heart started to pump fast (Arrythmia attack) thus restricting me to 2 fights (fighters are champions in local competitions they gave me hell) so frustrating not doing the five required.

To top it all my torn muscle located at my inner left thigh (began to bleed five days after promotion) disabling me from practice for the whole November and December 2006. Doctor told me to stop stretching for nine months...oh God.

Now I just do light exercises and Katas, at times Ido Geko. No Kumite and stretching yet.

Osu.

[ksan]

Originally Posted by RASor

Osu,

Last training day for me was November, 1st Sat. of the week, promotion to Green belt. It was not so difficult during the initial stages up to Ido Geko and finally Katas where I was able to do all the Pinan Katas, Tsuki no Kata, Yantsu, Gekki Sai Dai and Gekki Sai Sho. Last was Kumite, during the 1st fight my Heart started to pump fast (Arrythmia attack) thus restricting me to 2 fights (fighters are champions in local competitions they gave me hell) so frustrating not doing the five required.

To top it all my torn muscle located at my inner left thigh (began to bleed five days after promotion) disabling me from practice for the whole November and December 2006. Doctor told me to stop stretching for nine months...oh God.

Now I just do light exercises and Katas, at times Ido Geko. No Kumite and stretching yet.

Osu.

Good luck on the recovery... i always think its crap to hear when someone is willing but not able to train as he wishes....

Keep us posted on your progress...

Osu,

Ksan

P.s. Did you pass your grading ?

[jane]

now into 2007 and some will have had 1st session of the year - ours yesterday....and glad to have not consumed to many mince pies!

how about you

Osu

[Bloke]

Monday is our first session back but I've been doing a few sneaky sessions at home in the last week to prepare.

[vapor]

The first session is this upcoming Sunday....lets see what awaits!!

vapor

[Lucy]

We dont start back until weds 10th! That'll be five weeks our club closed for! Im going to train at another club sunday and monday like i normally do. Instructors course next weekend and i know im not going to be fit enough ooh err!

[buckette]

Am still dreading that killer first class after taking time off eating and drinking way too much. I fall into the same trap year after year. The only thing that makes me feel better is that everyone else goes through the same thing too!

[RASor]

Originally Posted by ksan

Good luck on the recovery... i always think its crap to hear when someone is willing but not able to train as he wishes....

Keep us posted on your progress...

Did you pass your grading ?

Osu Ksan,

You said it, "crap" is the right word. I worked hard nearly everyday of the week for the promotion to green only to strain my leg and over work my heart.

The real "crap" is the doctor's recommendation not to train hard and stretch the leg. I do miss the hard training, worse I see my friends sweating like hell in the dojo. Now ain't that a teaser.

Yes, I am now green belt but buckled down for nine months. Also I think I am starting to gain weight...oh my God!

I do hope this leg heals soon. I cannot wait to prepare for my stripe.

Osu!