Report: The Cologne Seminar
From October 13th to 15th, 2024, JKA/WF Belarus was honored to be represented by Chief Instructor Dmitry Osika at a seminar held by JKA Cologne, led by Martin Buchstaller, 6th Dan, founder of the Karate@Home initiative. This intensive seminar brought together a dedicated group of black belts from eight German cities as well as Belgium, fostering a strong international presence and a deep commitment to traditional karate. Over the course of nine training sessions, participants engaged with a wide range of topics central to JKA practice. Key themes included: JKA Principles in Kihon: Participants explored foundational JKA principles that emphasize structure, form, and the mechanics behind powerful technique generation. Differences in Kata Demonstration: The seminar addressed stylistic differences in kata demonstration between JKA and other karate traditions, highlighting the unique technical nuances and philosophies within JKA. Katas Heian 1, Heian 2, Jion, Jitte, and Gankaku:...
