HEIAN SHODAN

Not only is this video for the mighty mites but it is also for the intermediate and advanced belts to review, because the intermediate or even advanced belt I believe this is a good measuring stick as to where your karate basics are.  If your Heian Shodan is off than I feel the rest of your karate may be off.  This is just my opinion, so please take the time to really study this kata and take your time to perfect it.



Heian Shodan

Some basic history and information on Heian kata

IN THE NEWS

Shotokan Karate of Ellwood is in the news, they were only there for the Mighty Mite class, so those in that class may recognize some familiar faces.  Thanks to Louise the reporter who put together a really good article and to Tiffany (whose son was once a Mighty Mite) for the great pictures.

Ellwood City Ledger

NEW KATA!

For those who are unable to view the kata at the left hand of the screen I will post the kata here, all you have to do is click on the name of the kata you are working on.

Heian Nidan

Heian Sandan

Heian Yondan

Heian Godan

Tekki Shodan

WELCOME

For those of you that are visiting from the dojo please look around you will see links to basic techniques that we do in class in previous posts, as well as a video for tying your belt, for those of you that are new or need a reminder on how to.  Also on the left hand side is a link called Modern Karate Kata that will direct you to a bunch of videos of kata that will be learned during the course of your studies, please don't jump ahead, instead focus on the kata you are currently working on, or for those more advanced students look back and review.

I didn't forget about the curious students who would like to check us out, on the right hand side is more information about our Mighty Mites classes as well as our general classes.  Also there is a link for FAQs and anything else that you need to know.  If there are any questions that aren't on this website or for more information please don't hesitate to contact me at (724) 494-9353, our next class will begin on January 7th of 2013.  Thank you for visiting our website and hope to see you in class.

TYING YOUR OBI (BELT)

 Here is a link to help you students who just recently received your gi, or for those of you that need a refresher.


Tying your belt

BASIC TECHNIQUES

Here is a link to good video that covers the basics we do in class, for a reference to your kata please look to the left and click on the Modern Karate Kata link and click on the kata that you currently on.


BASIC TECHNIQUES

LABOR DAY

Remember there will be NO CLASS tonight due to Labor Day, regular schedule will resume on Wednesday.  See you there!