The Fukasa Kai winter martial arts training session will be held in NYC this year. It will include training in three areas: Weapons-free Kata, Bunkai and Kobudo.

The Soke will introduce another of his Hakutsuru Karate/Kempo forms called Kata Kokyu, Power Breath Form. This form has its roots in the Chinese Kempo and Okinawan Karate that the Soke has been studying for many years. This is a “Ki-building” form, combining a balance of soft and hard techniques using visualization and internal energy as fuel. This will be the first time this form will be taught to a group… This is an especially important Kata for Karate & Kempo-Ka.

Bunkai, Kata Interpretation: The ability to understand the workings of a martial arts form, on a cognitive level, makes kata practice, on a physical level, most rewarding. The Soke will discourse about how one “deconstructs” and interprets kata. Subsequent, volunteers will be called upon to test their interpreting skills.

Kobudo, The Okinawan Layman’s Weapons: This portion of the clinic will feature training in the Kama, Okinawan Sickles. Blocking, striking and throwing techniques will be taught against a knife-wielding opponent. For those who missed the Kama session taught many years ago, you have a second chance to learn this effective weapon.

The deadline to register for this clinic is February 19th, 2010… Ask your Dojo Headmaster for more details.