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GALLERY — FEBRUARY 2008, LATVIA
The second stop in my 2008 Euro Tour was in Latvia for one week. During my visit to my deshi Mr. Artis Pabriks, I concentrated on his personal training. Also, I reviewd the teaching curriculum that Artis should use with his students. Here are some highlights:
TRAINING AT CLUB NEGUSS
During my week in Latvia, I taught two small sessions at Club Neguss, located in Jurmala. Also, Artis Pabriks assisted me in many reviewed many essential aspects of the Shinjinbukan curriculum: Yobiundō, Reigi Sahō, Hojo Undō, Asa Geiko. We also reviewed many of the Kihon Gatas (Basic Forms).
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TRAINING AT CLUB HEIANKAI
Recently, Artis started working with a group of martial artists from Club Heiankai, located in Riga. Artis and his students presented some of the Kihon Gatas (Basic Forms) that they had learned. See below, Artis and his students perform "Sanchin Form".
KATA DEMONSTRATION
At the end of the session, I demonstrated a Kata: Passai No Shō.
Then, Artis Pabriks demonstrated a kata: Naifuanchi Sho Dan. First, Artis performed the Kata by the counts as I checked his body posture and muscle positioning. Next, Artis performed the kata at full speed.
SANKAKU TENSHIN
During my sessions at Club Heiankai, we practiced all the Kihon Gatas (Basic Forms) of the Shinjinbukan System. However, we concentrated on "Sankaku Tenshin" (triangular motion). First, we worked only the feet patterns. Next, we worked only the hand patterns.
Next, we practiced all the Sankaku Tenshin Forms. There are two basic groups of Sankaku Tenshin: Ancient Group (three variations) & Modern Group (three variations).
UPCOMING SHINJINBUKAN CLASSES
After several days of training, Mr. Vladislav Kriket & Dmitry Viktorov, the instructors/owners of Club Heiankai, formalized their commitment with my Mr. Artis Pabriks. Their long-term goal is to learn the Shinjinbukan Karate and to become official members. However, based on the rules of the Shnjinbukan organization, they will be required to work as "Shinjinbukai Affiliates" for a period of time.
Below from left to right: Ritvar Medvedev, Vladislav Kriket, Artis Pabriks, Jimmy Mora, Dmitry Viktorov & Fraikis Mitrovskis.
MORE KATA
Artis and I reviewed some more advanced Kata (Forms): Chinto, Kusanku no Sho. And finally, Gojūshiho (Useishin)
