Class Week-In-Review September 13, 2014

Ramza and Jack hard at work

Basics, basics, basics and self-control. These were the elements of this week's class. Good breakfalls, rolling, stances, strikes and kicks are what makes us strong fighters. We had a full class and made good use of our new schedule. Special thanks to Taha for opening and leading the beginning of class!

After helping set up the mats, Ramza taught his early morning Joong Bong stick fighting class. For those students interested in practicing more, you can order the video all about this unique stick fighting form.

Early morning Joong Bong Stick Fighting Class

We went through all of the yellow belt techniques. In part 1 of the class, we worked with partners. In part 2, everyone got one-on-one assistance with our highly skilled black belt instructors. Most of us needed much more practice, including green belts. Everyone needs to practice more at home in order to be successful. If you lost your manual, you may download another one here. From time to time, instructors may write a "training prescription" for individual students with focus points for home/solo practice. It doesn't mean the student is doing poorly. It is a way to encourage them to build up their weak areas.

At the end of class, we discussed the Awareness homework assignments. They were wonderful! All of them demonstrate that our students are thinking about their environments and being aware. You can view the assignments below. Master Erjan shared some words of wisdom about the importance of self-control in practice. Whether you are in a real fight or in practice, know yourself and know how to control yourself.

Awareness Homework Projects by Gen-Ki Martial Arts in Evanston