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Karate Komments - Summer Drills 2

we try to make things as realistic as possible, but the driver’s door, then execute ten left palm
we are in a safe, well-lit environment; often with heel strikes as if you were being attacked
By Jim Riddell, mats. From time to time we do get the occasional from that direction. What will help to add
Seaway Karate Club bump or bruise, (martial art tattoo), but we are in power to this technique is twisting your
a very safe setting, amongst friends and training upper body in the opposite direction of your
partners. strike, - ex. Twist your upper body to the left
he sporting world has been a busy place while performing the right palm heel strike
Often situations happen in a confined environment

Tthis past month. Trades and free agency where many of your techniques will be of towards the passenger side of the vehicle.
have dozens of NHL players and their families little or no use to you. 3) Knees and kicks: practise while a) on a set of
presently searching for homes in their new cities. stairs (use extreme caution) b) while wearing
1) On a flight of stairs: place your feet on

The Blue Jays are turning their season around different steps and practise ten palm heel restrictive clothing and/or different footwear
and Brooke Henderson has won another golf c) while standing or leaning against a wall.
strikes, visualizing an attacker below you.
tournament. Now turn and repeat with ten palm heel 4) Hand and elbow techniques: practice while
a) standing or leaning against a wall or in a
In the last issue of Sports Energy I shared several strikes visualizing an attacker above you on
drills that we sent home with the members of the stairs. corner b) while wearing restrictive clothing

and/or different footwear. c) In a confined

Seaway Karate to practise over the summer. 2) In your vehicle: anytime you are in a vehicle
space such as a bathroom or kitchen etc.
These drills take only a minute or two to you are in a somewhat restricted position 5) Place a chair on the floor in front of you.

complete and are designed to enhance karate with limited options. Visualise someone Practise your footwork moving side to side
training. Here is the second part of those drills, entering your vehicle from the passenger
these designed to improve your personal self- side – execute ten palm heel strikes with your and diagonally, incorporating the appropriate
kicks to ankle, shin, and knee height.
defence. When training self-defence in a dojo right hand. Next, look to the left and open

I enjoyed the plaque unveiling for Newsy Lalonde

Whistle Stops at the complex. Great job Kevin Lajoie.
I have to give Ottawa GM Pierre Dorion full marks

The “Team” has just completed Issue # 45, and as for the moves he has made so far after taking over from

always, I would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Brian Murray. So far everything he has done makes
Margo (Editor), Gary (Sales), Bernadette (Website), sense. (to me)
our writers: Todd, Molly, Victoria, Jordan, Derrick, Bill Murphy, a long time hockey scout and good

and Ashley; our editorial columnists: Jim, Jorge, Dave friend recently turned 80. Happy Birthday Bill.
and Tony; The Sports Panel: Gilles, Jake, Jim; our
Congrat’s to all the inductees into the Cornwall
distribution locations, our advertisers, and of course
Sports Hall of Fame.
the people who are featured in our stories. I hope you
enjoy # 45 Congrat’s also to Thom Racine who has become
the President of the Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame.
Great to see St. Lawrence High School honour
former student Moe “The Toe” Racine by retiring his Best of luck to all the Celtics teams heading off to

former high school jersey # 42. provincial championships this month.

Congrat’s to Cornwall Golf & Country Club as Looking for a winter hobby? Try pool. Registration
they host the 60th Cornwall Open. is currently underway for winter leagues at Rack em Up.

I was not surprised when Montreal traded PK Winners never Quit and Quitters Never Win,

Subban; I was totally surprised when Nashville traded Signing out until next Month
Shea Weber. Hab’s fans will love him. Mike Piquette, Publisher