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LECOURT Pascal, well known to all, has directed a course in Luxemburg on 18 and 19 January 2003. Heene Dirk, who attended this seminar, provides the following report:
PASCAL LECOURT LUXEMBOURG 18-19 JANUARY 2003.
Since a couple of years P. Lecourt is teaching in Luxembourg for the club from the European Commission (Peter Taylor).This year there was an attendance from qualified instructors from several countries, which gave the course, and Pascal himself, an extra push.
There was a delegation from Belgium, Germany, England, Ireland, Scotland and France and not to forget, the very international crew from Luxembourg. Pascal tried to expres himself in a better English and even, his demonstrations did not need any comment.
I trained with Laurence (Bel).
Henka waza with open hand techniques. After attacking, we had to block the counter and continue with an open hand combination (shuto, haito, nukite).
There was special attention for the specifique kamae’s.
First in the kihon and later, gradually, in the kumite, we were introduced in the complexity from open hand skills. Later on we even combined with side stepping and kicking.
I trained with Peter (Lux), Christian and Jérome (both from France). By the way, Jérome did an effort to support the English (Irish) translation from Pascal.
Subject: Bassai dai oyo.
There was a development of the bassai dai in a linear kumite version. This fitted well in in the typical atmosphere from a weekend course. A step by step continuous kumite situation with a fluid feeling of constant changing strategy. It was not a cut bunkai explanation but a real feeling of combat. The original interpretation and the introduction of some new blocks gave a wider view on the kata.
I trained with Peter (Lux).
Enbu kumite: An attack-defence combination where both harmony and clear understanding from both partners are involved. A selection out of the grading syllabus from shodan until sandan was worked out in a kihon and kumite set.
The body dynamics in the kihon and the body shifting in the kumite made this session to the most demanding physical part of the course.
Again I trained with Peter.
Subject: Tekki oyo.
In the early 80’s sensei Kase created the Heian oyo and the Tekki oyo kata combination. The Heian oyo is regulary repeated and has even been introduced into the grading syllabus. The Tekki oyo is nearly forgotten and remained in the shadows. Well Pascal brought it back in the spotlights.
The Tekki practice, together with the applications, made this session certainly to the most demanding brainwork part.
For the black belts and the instructors among the participants it was certainly a technical uplift. Original visions on kata-applications and kumite workout gave a different view on training and teaching strategy.
Thanks very much Pascal and we are looking forward to the next January-course in 2004.
Dirk Heene Jan 21, 2003.
Thank you Dirk for this contribution. I am looking forward to similar contributions from other members.