From September 12th to 14th, 2025, we held a training camp in Cebu, Philippines. It was our great honor and privilege to welcome Shihan Takuya Taniyama and Shihan Ryosuke Shimizu from JKA Headquarters in Tokyo as our special instructors. Their presence was a source of great joy and inspiration for all participants.

More than 200 karatekas joined the camp, making it a truly lively and energetic event. The main focus of the training was on posture and the proper use of the legs (osae-komi / “pressing down”). We began with three variations of oi-zuki (lunge punch) from zenkutsu-dachi (forward stance), emphasizing the control and grounding of the front leg. This principle was then applied to gohon kumite (five-step sparring), kihon ippon kumite (basic one-step sparring), and further developed into Heian Shodan. Through this, we were reminded of the importance of fundamentals and how mastering the use of the front leg can be applied to a wide variety of techniques.

Following this, detailed instruction was given on the importance of posture, focusing on how to maintain tension, tightening, and storing of energy in the legs. Unique two-person drills were also introduced, such as back-to-back rising and partner ‘air-chair’ exercises pulling against each other. These engaging methods allowed all participants, regardless of age or skill level, to train with focus and intensity, deepening their understanding of posture and leg usage.

The training then progressed into more advanced fundamental training, combining footwork in multiple directions—forward, sideways, and backward—with strikes, and also including turning movements. In the kicking session, emphasis was placed on the use of the supporting leg when executing mawashi-geri (roundhouse kick) and ura-mawashi-geri (hook kick), from both the front and rear leg. Just as with punching, students explored how to press down into the supporting leg and transmit power efficiently. Finally, through Taikyoku Shodan, the training concluded in a fulfilling way that allowed participants to comprehensively learn posture and leg usage.

In addition to the training, the camp also included a tournament, qualification examinations, and Dan promotion tests. Many examinees demonstrated the results of their diligent preparation, making this event not only a training camp but also a valuable opportunity for growth and achievement.

After the Cebu camp, the instructors traveled to Dumaguete, a local city where around 40 members were able to train under the same theme. For those unable to attend in Cebu, this was a rare and precious opportunity to learn firsthand from internationally active instructors, leaving a strong impact and inspiration on the students, making it a truly memorable experience.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all instructors and members of JKA NKK who worked tirelessly to make this event possible, as well as to everyone who offered their cooperation and support. Above all, we sincerely thank Shihan Takuya Taniyama, Shihan Ryosuke Shimizu, Shihan Masayuki Iwabuchi, and Shihan Yasunori Iwabuchi, who dedicated an entire week to providing instruction in Cebu and graciously extended their instruction to Dumaguete as well.

The teachings and friendships gained through this training camp will be treasured, and we will continue to train diligently with our JKA NKK family to carry these experiences forward and contribute to further growth and development.

Takuo Sasamura

 

2025年9月12日から14日、フィリピン・セブにおいて合宿を開催いたしました。日本空手協会総本部より谷山卓也師範ならびに志水亮介師範を特別講師としてお迎えできましたことは、この上ない名誉であり、私たちにとって大きな喜びであり、誠に光栄に存じます。

参加者は総勢200名を超える活気ある稽古となりました。今回の合宿では、**姿勢と足の使い方（押さえ込み）**に焦点を当てて稽古が進められました。

まず「前屈立ちからの順突き」を3パターンで練習し、前足の押さえ込みを徹底。その動きを五本組手や基本一本組手へと応用し、さらに平安初段へと展開することで、「前足の使い方を身につければ多様な技に応用できる」という指導の下、基本の重要性を改めて体感することができました。

続いて、姿勢の大切さについての解説があり、足の張り方・締め・溜めの方法を丁寧にご指導いただきました。背中合わせでの立ち上がりや、向かい合って手を引っ張り合う空気椅子など、二人組でのユニークな練習方法も導入され、年齢やレベルを問わず全員が集中して取り組むことができました。こうした体験を通じ、姿勢や足の使い方の重要性を一層深く理解することができました。

その後は、前屈立ちからの前・横・後ろへの足運びや転身を取り入れ、突きを組み合わせることで応用的な基本稽古へと展開。足から力を正しく前に伝える技術について、より実践的に学び、また、蹴りの稽古では軸足の使い方を中心に、前足・後ろ足を使った回し蹴りや裏回し蹴りを実施。突きと同様に軸足の押さえ込みを意識しながら力を効率的に伝える方法を探り、最後には太極初段を通して、姿勢と足の使い方を総合的に学ぶ充実した稽古となりました。

また、合宿期間中には大会競技に加え、資格審査および昇段審査も実施され、多くの受験者が十分に練習を重ねた成果を発揮し、稽古に加え審査や大会を通じ、参加者にとって大きな学びと成長の機会となりました。

セブでの合宿終了後、地方都市ドゥマゲッティへと移動し、現地メンバー約40名にも同様のテーマでご指導いただき、セブの合宿に参加できなかった生徒たちも国際的に活躍する師範から直接指導を受けることができ、大きな刺激と貴重な経験となりました。

今回の開催にあたり、多大なご尽力をいただきましたJKA NKKの指導員の皆様をはじめ、ご協力くださった関係者の方々に心より感謝申し上げます。

そして、1週間にわたりセブでのご指導に加え、ドゥマゲッティにも足を運んでくださった谷山卓也師範、志水亮介師範、岩渕雅行師範、岩渕泰典師範に、改めて深く御礼申し上げます。

今回の合宿を通じて得られた学びと交流を大切にし、今後もJKA NKKの仲間とともに稽古に励み、さらなる発展につなげてまいります。

笹村 卓生