Sensei Richard Philips, 4th Dan
The pad work class at 5.30 to 6.30: pm on a Friday evening is specifically designed to address the needs of students wishing to develop their sparring skills. The class focuses on basic technique and skills using a variety of drills developed by the dojo to increase the skill base of the individual.
Emphasis is placed on individual effort and students are able to practice the skills in a safe environment.
Sensei Richard is a font of knowledge regarding the history of karate in general, Seido karate in particular, and the background of the Christchurch Seido Shibu. Friday class is an ideal opportunity to gain some background to the martial art which we practice, to learn about the history of our style of karate and the people who have featured in it over the years. It also allows us to remember all those who have trained and given of their time and effort to the Christchurch dojo..
Sensei expects students to be ‘present' in class, wanting to improve their karate and always try their best.
Finally the class is designed to be enjoyable for all involved.
Sensei Richard began his training in 1988 under the watchful eye of Senpai Kent Moore. Of the 48 people who started in his beginners class, he is one of just 2 karate-ka still actively training. Sensei sat for his Shodan grading in 1995. He has trained at Honbu in New York , and throughout many dojo's around the South Island . Sensei has been teaching the Friday evening class for at least 8 years (he can't remember how long) and has assisted instructing the Monday evening beginners class since he was a 2 nd kyu.
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