Bellingen Fuji Karate Club

06/06/2026

Kumite - Kaeshi Ippon

What is Kaeshi? It means to return or to give back.

As can be seen from the Video, Kagawa Sensei is attacked with a Jodan Oitsuki.
His response is as follows:
1. Step Backwards & Block the attack with Age Uke
2. Quickly perform a Stepping Punch to Jodan target.

The main point of this exercise at our dojo is to promote quick change of direction with good footwork.

It can be used against same attacks from 1 step sparring.

Let's try this exercise in the dojo soon - Ossu

Sensei Masao Kagawa 8.dan JKS demonstrates kaeshi ippon kumite with...

05/06/2026

Teens & Adults - A Shifting the Emphasis

Having developed effective Soft blocks to parry & deflect, it was time to challenge ourselves yet again.
This time we looked at Timing, with the non dominant hand playing a greater role in protecting us. Additionally we adopted a Mindset of Blocks being Strikes.
The difference this created was like Chalk & Cheese, with the Defence action of the block having a much higher 'don't mess with me' deterrent factor.

03/06/2026

Make your karate 'Natural'

I opened up my computer to discover THIS video. It discusses Soto Uke (outside middle block). The points being made are very close to how we are approaching things. Amazing eh?

The teacher, Richard Amos Sensei 7th dan, is graduate of the Japan Instructor's Course.

At Fuji Dojo we are moving our members, to become more Natural with their karate and to 'trust their technique', plus move in a way that is Healthy & Functional.

It's definitely worth a look. 👍

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02/06/2026

Monday 1st June - Day One of the Kid's Winter Training

The standout of Winter practice is Movement. Meaning no long explanations or detailed demonstrations. Everything is Short, Sharp & Terrific. In other words Look, Listen & Do It!

* WARM-UP for the Brain with Japanese language.
Nothing complex. Just Read, Hear the pronunciation & Try. 😉
4 Colours: -
Red (Aka)
Blue (Ao) the sound you make when you stub your toe
Yellow (Kiiro); and
Green (Midori)
Everyone got their chance & gave it a good old go!!!

* Warm-Up the body with a range of various Calisthenics & Stretches. Lots of laughing & some complaining. Sensei Francisa paid zero attention and we all got there.

* Karate techniques included: Stances (dachi) Blocks 1. Upper. 2. Middle level; and 3. Lower. Punches 1. Stepping & 2. Reverse. Kicks 1. Front Snap Kick; and 2. Side Kick.

Weapons (KoBudo) - Bo No Kata
All children have shifted from the Basic phase to the more advanced Teens & Adults Kata.

Safety: Children instructed to pay attention to always be a safe distance from your closest Dojo Friend.

31/05/2026

Want your Basics to work for you? Learn from Kato Sensei

Gedan Barai – More Than Just a Block!In this video, Kato Sensei demonstrates that Gedan Barai is not just a defensive block, but also a powerful striking tec...

31/05/2026

Japanese Karate Language - 8 different Blocks

A question for Black & Brown belts.
Q. How many of these karate terms do you know?

Let's learn the Japanese names for these blocks. But more importantly, how to employ them in our karate practice.

See you in the dojo - Ossu