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Hi Mike
I was not taught pressure point or bunkai (just some simple uses) up to Shodan but then went further afield and studied with others sensei.. that is where I learned the Kyusho, Nage waza etc... I now hold Sandan grade and feel that I now have a reasonable understanding of the breadth of what Shotokan was intended to include. I learn continuously and question things like this.. good to hear others do the same.
In my clubs I do teach as broad a system as I can and do include the 9 throwing techniques as part of our grading syllabus along with pressure points and the TCM meridians. We also use tsukami drills to teach locking and staying in contact with the opponent.
Regards
Malcolm Bates
shin-gi-tai UK
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From: KOJF@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KOJF@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael
Sent: 19 October 2006 14:41
To: KOJF@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [KOJF] Shotokan TrainingHello Everyone,
I am curious if shotokan training involves the kata bunkai, spacificly
the pressure point striking, joint locks and throws?
thanks and have nice day.
Mike,
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