“Kataless in Seattle”
The seminar in Seattle WA last weekend was an excellent success and a very good example of Budo community. Several Shidoshi and Shihan visited to train and share their input with the seminar participants. I want to thank David and his group for their wonderful hospitality last weekend as well as the many people who made the long trip to participate.
I was not able to be there for the 2nd day entirely, so thankfully it was taken by a local Shidoshi, Aric Keith who shares my passion for realism in the training. If I could have stayed, I would have preferred to train, rather than teach!
I believe that everyone had a good grasp of the formless form and this is due to their capable teachers and sound foundation of basics.
Looking forward to getting back to Seattle soon.
August 23, 2007 at 10:10 pm
I was wondering if someone could elaborate on your notion or “realism in training”. Although I enjoy my Bujinkan training, I often feel a lack of realism in my uke. Their attacks are often static, a simple attack followed by nothing more than them waiting for me to apply my technique. Although I know a real battle is impossible to simulate, I still feel that my uke’s lack of “aliveness” affects our training in a negative way. I am reluctant to ask my sensei, because he is shinobi and I do not want him to feel challenged. Any advice?
August 24, 2007 at 5:22 am
Thanks for the seminar Doug it was a lot of fun.