June Testing

Testing was held on June 30, 2011 for beginner students. All of the testing prospects performed their techniques and katas with success. The following is as a list of the testing students and their new ranks:
Helen Parker Yellow Belt
David Magana Orange Belt
Alan Aroush Orange Belt
Domenic Cortez Orange Belt
Juan Rocha High Orange Belt
Andrew Duran Purple Belt
Ivan Alcantar Purple Belt
Krishna Morelos Purple Belt
Omar Castellon Purple Belt
Jayden Johnson Purple Belt
Kayla Johnson High Purple Belt
Victor Diaz High Purple Belt
Congratulations to all on your advancement!!! Time to get ready for your next test.

Sensei Bruce Rolfe also tested in Fresno with Kancho Kanazawa attaining the rank of Nidan.
Sensei Bruce learned a lot of new techniques and kihon drills while training in Bakersfield and in Fresno and promises to teach them to all of us.... Congrats Sensei Bruce!!!!!


Sensei

Gankaku - Shotokan Karate

Here is Gankaku by Koncho Kanazawa....

JIYU IPPON KUMITE TECHNIQUES

For those students who need help remembering Jiyu Ippon here is a printed version of the techniques.... they are also available on video on this blog.... Sensei

June 15,2011 Newsletter

Here is whats happening at Red Sun..... catch this and other information at:

www.redsunkarate.blogspot.com save this link to your favorites and please check the blog frequently!!!!

Jiyu Ippon Kumite

Jiyu Ippon Kumite by Koncho H. Kanazawa. Notice the focus, power, and technique.

Bassai Dai Kata by H. Kanazawa

Master Funakoshi's favorite kata.... It uses all of the Heian Kata techniques. Look for them!!!

Tekki Shodan by H. Kanazawa

Low Stances, look the direction you are moving!!!