Wantage Karate Club

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North Oxford Day Centre run by Age Concern invited Sensei Paul Edwards to give an interactive karate demo. Sensei Edwards began the session by giving a brief intro on the history of karate and the benefits of practicing this martial art such as body conditioning and self defence.

For those of you that aren't sure, Sensei Edwards is the one leaning on the back of the chair.
He then demonstrated basic punches strikes and kicks and how to maximize the effect of each. This was followed by various sweeps and take downs which proved to be a good crowd pleaser.

A kata demonstration followed Heian Shodan followed by Bassai Dai.

Sensei then pressganged 2 volunteers to attempt to tie a gi and belt. They were really good sports and did very well despite the gi's being totally the wrong size.

Sensei then decided to teach everyone to count to ten in Japanese adding actions to help remember the numbers. Everyone was very good and humoured sensei!

No they really did enjoy it.

Cup of tea and cake followed where Sensei expected to be waited on hand and foot while he answered questions on self defence issues people had. A great day was had by all!

Brenda Cross

 
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