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!!!

Heian Godan Kata by H. Kanazawa

Timing, Balance, Power

Heian Yondan Kata by H. Kanazawa

Power, Focus, Speed, Strengh, Balance

Heian Sandan by H. Kanazawa

Stances, Stances, Stances

Heian Nidan Kata by H. Kanazawa

Notice the low stances, balance, and strength

Heian Shodan Kata By H. Kanazawa

Heian shodan kata by H. Kanazawa, this is what we want our kata to look like

How To Tie Your Karate Belt

Every karate student should be proud to wear their uniform. Keeping it clean and wearing it proudly must be a priority. Only brown belts and higher are allowed to wear a black gi. The sleeves should be rolled up or cut off between the wrist and elbow. If a T-Shirt is worn, it must be white. All students orange belt and higher are required to tie their belt the correct way. The following video will show you the correct way. Thank You...Sensei

Shotokan Katas

Some of you have asked about Kata training videos.... Here is a video of Takioku Shodan. This little girl has good form and focus. All of the moves are done well. I hope this will help.

Tournament Pictures

Finally pictures and results of the Marc Unger April 5, 2010 Tournament. I was very pleased with the turn out of competitors. I hope everyone had a great day. We had 20 competitors from Red Sun and a total of 13 trophies were brought back to Porterville...... GREAT JOB!!! Congratulations to all of the competitors......

Bow In Procedure

The Bowing Procedure is a very formal exercise. At the beginning of class, it is used to prepare the student for the class lesson. At the end of class, it is used to reflect on the lesson.

How to Tie Your Belt

All Students should learn to tie their own belt. By the time they are Orange Belt, they are required to tie the belt the right way.