Iaido

In early August, Yamamoto sensei 6th dan iaido and head instructor led a week-end seminar in Brisbane on Ichimon Shinkage Ryu iaido. Students not only had the opportunity to learn and practise this form of iaido kata, but also to practise tatami (mat) cutting. The seminar finished with a tatami cutting demonstration by Yamamoto sensei.

Yamamoto sense towards the end of his demonstration

Sensei addressing students at the start of the seminar

One of Yamamoto sensei’s students demonstrating iaido kata

Adjusting the tatami mate ready for cutting

One of the seminar participants having her first attempt at mat cutting…

…and a bit surprised by the outcome

Yamamoto sensei in action

 

Brisbane kung fu: Board Breaking

These martial artists got some serious hang time on several of the board breaks. Breath-taking to watch, especially in the confined space in which they had to operate.

They start young!

Jumping roundhouse

double front kick

Set up for stationary jump side kick