Black Belt Class – June 25, 2016

On the morning of Saturday June 25th, a Kyokushin Black Belt class was held at Turramurra Dojo.

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Instruction was led by KIMAA President, Shihan Howard Lipman (8th Dan Kyokushin, 7th Dan Kobudo). Yudansha from Turramurra, Annangrove, Lismore, Ballina and North Brisbane dojos were in attendance.

Shihan Howard Lipman corrects technique for Tensho kata.
Shihan Howard Lipman corrects technique for Tensho kata.

Basic techniques, breathing and teaching imperatives were revised, before moving onto partner work, bunkai and senior grade katas.

Sensei Paul Finnerty
Sensei James Sidwell
Sempai Alex Lloyd
Sensei Paul & Sensei James

The KIMAA black belts always enjoy coming together for training, learning new skills, checking each others’ technique and pushing towards new goals. Thank you to all who came.

KIMAA Yudansha ready for the next kata.
KIMAA Yudansha ready for the next kata.