Goju Ryu Karate Conditioning at Hokama Dojo

A brief clip of body conditioning/ Hojo Undo/ Supplemental training at the Hokama Dojo. Please note this is not a demonstration. This is a clip from a regular group class at Hokama Tetsuhiro Sensei's dojo. You will notice that the Sanchin stepping is done faster and using a lighter step (white crane influence) as opposed to what you will see in some of the heavier styles (IOGKF, Goju-Kai, etc). I understand that certain exercises, out of context, might seem strange to those not initiated into the Goju Ryu school, but taken as a collection these exercises develop an aspect of "supple pressure" or "Goju Power". There are many ways to intensify these exercises according to your level. #karate #okinawakarate #gojuryukarate #hokamasensei #utahmartialarts #utahkarate #kenshikai #sanchin #karatekid #traditionalkarate #hokamatetsuhiro