Last weekend, it was survival of the fittest at Tuam Karate Club, when former head instructor Sensei Gerard Clyne came back to visit the club while on a brief visit from his home in China. Sensei Gerard kicked off the Friday class by giving everyone from beginners to black belts some very important points to think about when practicing oi zuki and mae geri. The second class gave the senior students some time to ask questions about their own training and some excellent ways to improve technique. Gerard covered so many techniques with us from kihon combinations, to speed drills and grappling takedowns to name but a small selection. On the Saturday session, Sensei Gerard had everyone jump into action (literally!) with some very tough plyometric jumping leg drills. On Sunday Gerard taught the kata UNSU (meaning "Hands in the Clouds"). A very challenging kata to learn, which will require many years of practice! Tuam Karate Club would like to thank Sensei Gerard for giving his free time to come and teach classes all weekend at the club. It is always great to train with him and a there is always a huge amount of great information to take in for everyone from the most junior beginners to the most senior of black belts. We hope to see him back teaching again on his next visit to Tuam.
OSU!
