Here is a fun workout that Sensei Matsuyama led before he heads back to Japan for 2 months. Back Row: Greg Cumings, Hon Hoi Yee, Kevin Scully, Greg Ransom, Suhail Nurbhai, Frank Paolino, Nelson Hsu Front Row: John O’Gara, Eymard Riel, George Noone, Sensei Matsuyama, Bob Harb, Andrea TondoRead More →
As part of the Bo Clinic, we worked on Shuushi-no-Kon Sho, a Bo Kata. It is demonstrated by Sensei Matsuyama. This video was taken during the Bo Clinic, so he sometime pauses to explain a move to the class. You can see more details about the clinic at this link: Bo Clinic IIIRead More →
In addition to teaching 2 regular Shotokan Karate classes in Acton, MA (USA), Sensei Matsuyama teaches some advanced classes on weapons, with an emphasis on the Bo (6 foot staff). We practice basics and then work with a partner to do the blocks and work on our timing. Here is Sensei Matsuyama teaching two blocks against a sword, Soto uke and Uchi uke. Notice that the blocks are against the side of the sword, and not the sharp blade, and the main goal is to move the sword out of the way so an attack can be made to the head or body. Eymard RielRead More →