Senior Gasshuku August 2026 - General Sessions

Sensei Bakkies Laubscher's August 2026 Senior Gasshuku, General Sessions are for senior Karate Ka with  focus on Goju Ryu Fundamentals to enhance fighting skills development.

Contents:

Video 1 (64mins):

• Junbi Undo - Explanation on the execution of fundamentals, emphasis on footwork using Hiza Ate, turning skills
• Kihon - Basic training aimed at enhancing footwork, coordination, and reflexes to improve fighting ability by using various attack, defence combinations with Oi Zuki, Uraken Uchi, Hishi Ate, Mae Geri and Mawashi Geri attacks with Jodan Uke, Jodan Osae Uke, Jodan Morote Uke, Gedan Harai Uke, Chudan Morote Uke with various counters - prescribed and free, random - for each combination

Video 2 (60mins): 

• Shisochin Kata - emphasising rhythm, balance, focus, and practical interpretation of movement, so that skills were not only rehearsed, but also trained and applied in a practical way. Intense timing, skills, basic and Ojo Bunkai, applied practically.  
• Yakusoku Kumite - applying the five sequences from Session 1 with prescribed and free counters

This Gasshuku provides a structured introduction to core training elements of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate for various expertise levels, with clear progression from preparation to application.