Summer Break was Over in Sweden Itosu-kai
Practicing outside in Sweden
On August 22, after the summer break, it was time to start training. I think we all longed to see our karate friends and to practice together again. This first training focused on kihon, to get our bodies back on track. After practicing kicks, punches and blocks we did all the kihon katas. We finished the training by doing some kumite exercises focusing on feet movement.
In these sad Corona times, we follow the Swedish Ministry of Health's directives, and do our best to train in a safe way. This means that all of the training with larger groups takes place outdoor on the football field outside our dojo. But we also need to practice on tatamis and floor. Therefore all students will be able to practice one session a week indoors, in a small group.
For the moment the weather conditions are ok for outdoor training but later on, in November, it will be chilly, windy and rain showers. But as the say “When the going gets tough, the tough ones get going”
For the time being, we will avoid traditional sparring and bunkai exercises, but we hope can get back to them a little later.
Hope to see you soon in real life.
It is really inspiring to see how the Sweden Itosu-kai branch managed to keep training going outdoors on the football field after their summer break. Adapting kihon and footwork drills to open-air settings takes real commitment, especially knowing how unpredictable European weather can get as winter approaches. Balancing physical training with safety reminds me a bit of managing complex health conditions; whether you need expert Gout Nursing Assignment Help for academic studies or just personal discipline to keep fit, staying consistent through disruptions is never easy. It makes you wonder how much outdoor sessions actually challenge balance and movement compared to regular indoor dojo floors. Hopefully, everyone can safely return to full traditional sparring and bunkai training very soon.