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From: Nestor Ramos
Date: 20 Nov 2007
Time: 17:46:58 -0500
Remote Name: 68.193.222.137
My student Steve and I had the opportunity to attend the recent doshi kai held at Sensei Maccarrone’s Dojo. The focus of the training was on the kata Fukyugata San. Sensei Franco gave an informative presentation on the origin, history, philosophy, and technical aspects of this kata. Sensei Maccarrone also reflected on these thoughts as well as the concept of go-no-sen, sen-sen-no-sen, and sen-no-sen in relation to the kata. Sensei Figgiani presented several bunkai interpretations regarding Fukyugata San that was very well presented as well as being combat effective and anatomically correct in regard to ma ai and what I like to call the proper “marrying” of combining techniques. It is always a pleasure to train hard with the members and to see everyone at the doshi kai. I like to thank Hanshi Ferrara, Sensei Maccarrone, Sensei Franco, Sensei Figgiani as well as all the participants who showed up to train. You all contributed to make the event possible.