Bellingen Fuji Karate Club

28/08/2026

Kicks - Keri Waza

When most people think of karate, they usually think 'karate chop' or high kicks. In reality though, there's no need for kicks to be head height to be effective.

Nishiyama Sensei's demonstration of a low side kick looks pretty effective to me.

Just keep in mind that kicks, should be directed at the target best for our own Self Defence.

Let's discuss further in the dojo. 👍😉🥋

27/08/2026

Self Protection - Ideas & Options

The dojo is a good place to discuss the Pros & Cons of various Self Protection suggestions.

In this video, Professor Lorne Therrien Sr., founder of Full Circle...

27/08/2026

Small but Important tips - Heian Godan (5th Kata)

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27/08/2026

Teens & Adults - Our first week of SPRING TRAINING

Warm-up: Exercise the joints in 8 areas of the Body Breathing Exercise - Stretch, Create Torque, Release & Relax Mawate Drill - Changing directions

Number 1 Goal : Be Mindful: Think & Act to incorporate simple principles into our training Stay focused on the Task

KIHON (Basics / Fundamentals) 3 major Stances - think 'where to put my attention' Blocks - Developing 'twist' of the torso Punches - Keep the elbow close to the torso Kicks - Develop Sharpness, Distance & Accuracy

COMBINATIONS Ensure Legs, Hips, Arms PLUS Breathing, are as One Maximise benefit of weight transfer Develop Long Distance, Mid Range & Close range techniques

KATA Group practice Heian 1 & Heian 2 Class split into Group A & B to help move things along Heian 3, 4 & 5, Tekki Shodan Bassai Dai Study standard Bunkai & consider your own Applications

CONCLUSION:
Members adapting quite well to the change of pace & change of emphasis within the Spring training program.
Members went home with Smiles On Dials 😁😊😀😉
Instructors happy with what they saw developing 👍👌✅

26/08/2026

Presentation of Coloured Belt Certificates

At the conclusion of training Monday 24.6.26, there was the presentation of grading certificates for children.

It was very nice to see quite a number of Teens & Adults able to attend and show their support for the children.

25/08/2026

Shifting our Intention - Improve your Reverse Punch

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25/08/2026

Learn & Practice - 3rd Kata (Heian Sandan)

This a good example of Heian 3 at a very good level.

Watch & allow yourself to be motivated. Ready??? 😉

Performance of Shotokan Kata "Heian Sandan" from the 68th JKA All J...

25/08/2026

CHILDREN'S CLASS - Think hard & Apply yourselves 100%

Group A : Speed & Power & Stances, Stances, Stances.
Group B. Beginners learned about Japanese Karate etiquette plus Postures, Blocks, Kicks & Strikes.
Manners - Simply always good manners in the dojo please.
In Japan manners is demonstrated with a Respectful Bow.
To be honest Fuji these kids are very well mannered.
Well done to their Parents.

25/08/2026

KIDS SPRING TRAINING - Co-Ordination, Breathing & Torque

Sensei Francisa introduced the Juniors to Part One of a slightly tricky exercise, normally reserved for Teens & Adults.

The exercise, demanded a reasonable high degree of concentration & awareness.

Result? The kids went quite well.

Next week Sensei Francisa will revise Part 1 & introduce Part 2.

These exercises, that don't bring immediate results, are well worth getting the kids involved in. It helps with Perseverance, Patience & Commitment.