From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Matthew S Kaplan
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Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Technique for the week

Occasionally, an injury requires an alternative technique.  For example, if a student is training with a splint around a broken finger, it makes sense to use an elbow strike instead of delivering a punch with the injured finger pointed at the opponent.  Particularly when training kata with a "real situation" mindset, it is appropriate to explore ways to work around injuries.  For example, if an arm has a dislocated shoulder, try a head block using the other arm, or if a big toe is broken, try kicking with different surfaces of the foot.  

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu,

Matt Kaplan, Shihan

Ueshiro Okinawan Karate Family Club

State College, PA