Doshi-Kai
Matsuyama's Shotokan Karate
Andrea Tondo
Black Belt Promotion
Someone participating in a black belt promotion at DoshiKai faces a difficult test.

The participant needs to demonstrate strong skills in Kihon (basics), Kata, Bo techniques as well as Jiyu Kumite (free sparring), showing strong spirit during multiple consecutive matches.

Basics - Kihon

Tai-Sabaki - Body Shifting

Tai-Sabaki or body-shifting techniques are designed to move the defender out of the way of an opponent's attack without moving out of range, leaving the defender within striking distance for the counter-attack.



Kata

Jion
Empi






Jiyu Ippon Kumite
vs. Nelson Hsu


vs. John O'Gara






Bo-Jutsu


Bo 8 Attacks








Jiu Kumite
Here is Andrea Tondo sparring with 10 different opponents in a row:

Sparring #1


Sparring #2


Sparring #3
vs. Greg Cumings (first match)


Sparring #4


Sparring #5 vs. Peter Gambino


Sparring #6 vs. John O'Gara


Sparring #7 vs. Nelson Hsu (second match)



Sparring #8



Sparring #9



Sparring #10 (no time limit - this match lasted 5 minutes 30 seconds)




Promotion Results
with commentary by Sensei Matsuyama