New Iberia Karate Institute (337) 364-5000

The New Iberia Karate Institute (NIKI) is the oldest and only traditional karate club in the city and parish. It was first established in 1973. The Chief Examiner is Takayuki Mikami, 9th Dan and the Chief Instructor is Mr. Scott Decuir, 6th Dan. Mr. Decuir has been certified by the JKA as an instructor, examiner and judge. This blog is an opportunity for members and friends of the dojo to get information on Karate and events and interact with each other and Sensei.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

UPDATE

The Governor's orders are extended until the middle of April, so that is the earliest classes can resume. All student accounts have been temporarily suspended and the monthly drafts have been stopped for April. Thank you all for your continued support and some of you for contacting the dojo. I will continue to post weekly updates as they become available.

Missing a month of Karate usually has a significant impact on technique, especially with younger students. I remember testing after Katrina and probably getting the benefit of the doubt due to inactivity in the region for months. It is unlikely we have the April test and with a test scheduled for early August, I am discussing what to do in the meanwhile.

The best thing you can do is to train at home. You all certainly should have more than ample time now. Practice your Katas the most. They were designed for solitary practice and must be practiced often to maintain high performance levels. There are many good videos on youtube of your katas, but here are some approved videos of your kata:

Heian Shodan (white belts) (1) Osaka / Nakayama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnpcGp2rPCM
(2) JKA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9a9jfl2xlU
(3) Naka application https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeVD-j5Hwgo
(4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeVD-j5Hwgo

Heian Nidan (yellow belts) (1) Osaka / Nakayama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U309Om-xX00
(2) JKA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lVVkKel4dc
(3) Naka application https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xHUloBluwg&t=134s
(4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mapkk-wE2i8&t=60s

Heian Sandan (orange belts) (1) Osaka / Nakayama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f14-kbtZuH4
(2) JKA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmUmAdxfO_o
(3) Naka application h https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNuT3Joh3q0
(4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUietMNOWQ0

Heian Yondan (green belts) (1) Osaka / Nakayama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3ctUR1fJv4
(2) JKA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtkkIxL29po
(3) Naka application https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERxTMdRur60
(4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P421WtsEYk8

Heian Godan (blue belts) (1) Osaka / Nakayama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A53ZgwvaBk
(2) JKA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La_5ZsEQht0
(3) Naka application https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJo5iJT6npg
(4) h https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAK0rr0KC-U&t=2s

Tekki Shodan (purple belts) (1) Osaka / Nakayama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rroOQJifbSo
(2) JKA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBr6R5aBu78
(3) Naka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlwUyGh-OrM
(4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PuEj2oOuqE

Bassai Dai (brown belts) (1) Osaka / Nakayama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IGC--9E7H8
(2) JKA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtiK0dIg-_I

Those with Kata's above these know how to access them. I am trying to put together some at home training videos from the dojo also to help make training more comfortable.

I miss everybody and look forward to seeing you all real soon. Stay safe and remember, the best method of self defense is avoidance.

OSU,

Sensei Scott

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