Feb 2026, GKCglobal conducted an international gasshuku in New York City, USA. Participants from Europe, Canada, and across the US were in attendance. This video documents the three days of training.
Contents (some of the main topics):
Neko undo (cat exercise)
Tensho kata and Tensho 2 person drills
Saifa kata
Saifa kata bunkai
Kururunfa kata and bunkai
Sanchin stepping drill
Shisochin kata and bunkai
Open/close drills
Closing thoughts - kata curriculum
What you will learn:
Get insight into GKCglobal's pedagogical approach to developing a holistic understanding of the Okinawan karate system.
1 hour, 23 mins duration.
Who are the instructors:
Paul Enfield Kyoshi - lived and trained in Okinawa and Japan, 8th degree black belt, co-director GKCglobal. Michelle Enfield Renshi - a world renowned instructor, 6th the degree black belt, co-director GKCglobal.
