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Photo: Sensei Jordan and Sensei Marcelo

NAKFadmin — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:02:40 +0000

From our friend Sensei Marcelo Vieira of Gorin Dojo, ISKF, Westminster, MA: “Trained with sensei Jordan this Sunday in Acton , great kárate-ka better human at the Budokas meet.”

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Video: Budokas Highlights from July 9

NAKFadmin — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 02:05:43 +0000

[As with the last one, sorry in advance for the a/v quality. Video is a little blurry because it’s zoomed in, and audio is of course very echoey. If you get something out of it, great, if not….]

This is a short excerpt from the Budokas practice on July 9. Chip on defense only, and bits of John, Marcelo, and Greg’s turns on offense. Class started with basics then on to about 35 minutes of this. There were six attackers total. Same defender. The drill is that attacker goes at a light, medium pace, and the defender simply moves and blocks. Defender does not counter. This is a movement and vision exercise.

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Video: Budokas Highlights from June 25

NAKFadmin — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:31:19 +0000

[Sorry in advance for the a/v quality. Video is a little blurry because it’s zoomed in, and audio is of course very echoey. If you get something out of it, great, if not….]

This is a short excerpt from the Budokas practice on June 25. In the first clip, Sensei Jordan steps in with Jorge (Purple Belt) as his uke. The drill is that attacker goes at a light, medium speed pace, and the defender simply finds ways to foil attacks and set up counters by movement and blocking. Defender does not counter. This is a movement and vision exercise. In the second segment, Chip provides the attacks while Greg defends.

Visit budokas.com, check the calendar, and sign up for the email list if you would like to be informed of this or other New England area karate events.

Other related sites:
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Sensei Jordan Berry, Kyoto, 1991: An Unconventional Fighter

NAKFadmin — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 22:38:37 +0000

Here a couple of photos of Sensei Jordan Berry in 1991 in Kyoto Japan at a tournament with Kanazawa Sensei judging. Unconventional but effective technique. Ask Sensei Jordan about it! You can meet Sensei Jordan at the bi-weekly “Budokas” class (subscribe to and check on the Event Calendar to stay informed) and at the Tufts University Shotokan Club when it’s back in session.

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Video: Budokas After Class, Jion – “Through the Middle”

NAKFadmin — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 22:57:53 +0000

At Budokas Training with Sensei Jordan Berry on Jan. 29, 2023, this is just a little snip of after class discussion. Sensei Jordan gives out some advice on movement in the kata Jion, but it’s good in a more general sense as well.

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Video: Budokas Kumite Practice, Sunday, January 29, 2023

NAKFadmin — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 01:18:26 +0000

Here’s video of the kumite portion of Sunday’s Budokas practice. (BTW, attendees are not required to appear on camera if they ask not to.) Camera gets closer a few minutes in. All are welcome to these practices!

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Video: Budokas Training Nov. 13, 2022 – Kumite Highlights

NAKFadmin — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 21:23:55 +0000

First, a quick lesson: Sensei Jordan Berry talks about what people remember…and how frustrating that can be

Next, some highlights from the kumite portion:

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Shotofun After-Action Report

NAKFadmin — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:14:04 +0000

NAKF members, including President Greg Cumings, had a great time at the multi-organizational Shotofun event on Saturday, hosted by the Brown University Shotokan Karate Club, and including folks from Salve Regina University, Gorin Dojo, Shodokan Martial Arts and others. The Shotofun event will be held again at a different location, so stay tuned, and sign up for the Northeast Karate Events Calendar at NEKarateEvents.com to be notified!

Thanks to the Brown University Shotokan Club and Sensei Patrick Chen for hosting! Looking forward to the next session!

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Video: Full Sunday Morning Budokas Workout, July 17

NAKFadmin — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 23:41:00 +0000

This is the unedited video from class on July 17, 2022. Jordan Berry, Sensei. As always, audio is echoey and camera is stationary but the curious are welcome to make of it what they may.

“The Budokas” workout is held at Doshi Kai dojo in Acton, MA every other Sunday and is an informal class affiliated with the North American Karate Federation, the group continuing the Tabata-Ha Shotokan tradition. If you’re interested in attending, email greg@nackc.us with your questions and to be added to the email list.

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Next Budokas Training: Sunday July 17

NAKFadmin — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 14:57:38 +0000

Thanks to Antonio and Eduardo from the Cranston Portuguese Club Karate Do Academy for joining our last practice on July 3 (and thanks to Chesley for stopping by via Zoom). We were happy that anyone showed up on the Sunday morning before the holiday. Here’s a group photo:

Our next practice will be Sunday, July 17 at the usual location, Doshi Kai in Acton, MA. For Zoom info and to get notifications of future events, email us to get on the mailing list. Here is a link to the event page on Facebook. Leave a comment or email if you have any questions! All are welcome.

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