Kobudo Camp – Aug. 17th and 18th!
Kyoshi Yoshiko Dometrich hosted kobudo training at her ranch in Dry Ridge, Kentucky on Aug. 17th and 18th! Training included sai basics and kata review, bo kata review, bo tai sai kumite and striking the bo makiwara(striking post), which is seen in the picture above. Advanced training was giving in kama, tinbe/rochin, and the left-handed bo kata, Yonegawa(Yuniga) No Kon. A cookout was held Saturday night with more training afterwards! A Okinawan style breakfast was prepared Sunday morning by Kyoshi Dometrich for all to enjoy! After breakfast, there was more training and time to review. Testing was held for those that were ready for advancement! It was a great weekend of training. Kyoshi will be here in Durham for the Special Olympics fund raiser on Oct. 12th as a special guest instuctor!