Comments for Institute of Okinawan Karate-Do. Quincy MA.

Comment on May Promotional Results by Eric

Eric — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:14:19 +0000

Good post Bill. It was a great promotion. I definitely look forward to the movie on Jack!

Comment on May Promotional Results by Billy G

Billy G — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:13:29 +0000

P.S. Jack did make a point at the end to comment about retracting strikes in sparring. As demonstrated by Andre, this is critical to maintaining balance in driving on offense. Not doing so is also a strong indicator your footwork could be improved, because overextending to the target shows the feet have been left behind on the drive! Its not necessarily a fighting stylistic point, but a balance point. This is fundamental to throwing combinations. Of course, we are all grateful that was Jack’s sole public comment, other than a rarely inspired hearty cheer down at Sully’s …which by the way means you all did very good yesterday!

Comment on Spring 2009 Testing by Eric

Eric — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:39:42 +0000

Here’s a copy of some vocabulay notes I used for my first test. I have some other people looking it over and hopefully will have a new and more correct version soon. I hope it’s useful to other students.

http://iokarate.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/japanvocab.pdf

Comment on CONGRATULATIONS! by Eric

Eric — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:52:11 +0000

Congratulations Brandon and Annie!

Comment on West Bay Open Karate Tournament by Billy G.

Billy G. — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:46:13 +0000

Way to go Dave… I can’t wait to hear comments back fom you and Eric.

Comment on West Bay Open Karate Tournament by Eric

Eric — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:07:48 +0000

It was a blast going down to Rhode Island and watching David compete. There were many different styles represented and the people were very friendly. Real nice tourney.

Comment on Friday Night Group by billgiov

billgiov — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:05:33 +0000

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR SPARRING:

-Groin Protection
-Mouthpiece
-Hand Protection
-Foot Protection
-Headgear
-Shinguards (Optional, but at least one is recomended)

Comment on Regular Saturday Sparring Classes in 2008!!! by billgiov

billgiov — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:54:15 +0000

Everyone,

Please rember to bring equipment to participate in the sparring session at the last half of these monthly classes. The school has some old basic foam pad sets, but the selection is slim.

Mouthpiece …Cup Protection …Hand Pads …Foot/Shin Pads, …and Headgear are available at a variety of price ranges.

Please see/contact Billy G. for advice and options.
“bgio@bangzoom.com”
CELL (617) 592-5893

Comment on Regular Saturday Sparring Classes in 2008!!! by Eric

Eric — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:35:36 +0000

Wow it was a real nice turn out today. Lots of fun drills and sparring at the end. Thanks Russ!

Comment on Friday Night Group by Eric

Eric — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:39:58 +0000

For those of you who haven’t had a chance to make it to one of our Friday night sessions you should come and check it out. It’s not a traditional class. A gi isn’t mandatory. We focus more on drill work and conditioning. Real good sweat. We spar at the end so bring your gear if you want to take part in that. All levels of ability welcome.