Sensei Chris Thompson (7th Dan)
This video is suitable for all karate-ka, but particularly aimed at youngsters who make up at least 75% of practising students worldwide
It is hoped that it will build up confidence of many youngsters who are often intimidated by other children, either in the classroom or in the playground. If they self-belief, they are less likely to become targets.
Through their karate training and the whole ethos of karate (i.e. to help others, to be a strong, confident person by continuous self improvement through a lifelong process of learning) they will become good members of our society.
All the pairs in the Washinkai grading syllabus from beginner to black belt are included in this video.
Explanation is given of how pairs have been incorporated into this system, as well as how the pairs have evolved over the last century. Many of the pairs shown have been developed as a result of Chris Thompson's own experience on the competition circuit of through Jissen (actual fighting).
Three kata have been selected from three different schools of karate:
- Jion (from the style of Shotokan):
- Kururunfa (from the style of Goju-kai):
- Anan (from the style of Shito-Ryu).
All three are currently used on the competition circuit with great success and bunkai for each one is shown.
"Karate for Confidence" completes the series of videos starting with "Essentials of Karate" and continued in "Dynamic Essentials of Karate", by showing all the pairs from beginner to black belt. With these 3 videos karate students will have in their possession the building blocks to continue their karate training, underpinning the knowledge they gain in the dojo. All 3 videos are complimented by the best-selling books written by Chris Thompson, "The Essentials of Wado-ryu Karate" and "Kata and Kumite for Karate"
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