Live Oak Martial Arts

Thought it would be fun to have another one! Incredibles 2 @ 7pm If you've installed the browser extension, click the link below and make sure you   click on the red Netflix Party icon  to join.   Here's how to install it if you haven't. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Pgq1Mlg8QHY    Here's the link to the movie! See you at 7! https://www.netflix.com/watch/80221639?npSessionId=e82a62d3c4f8cc93&npServerId=s150

Here's a weapons class -- the Short Stick!

Jodo - A review of the 1st 3 strikes, and a warm up

The 2nd Jodo Strike - Gyaku-Te Uchi

I hope everyone had a nice Easter weekend!  We'll be having two streaming classes today, Taekwondo and Jodo. Taekwondo will be Color Belt Forms Review, and Jodo will be Kihon and Kata. TKD Forms Review - Color Belt Forms Monday, April 13 ⋅ 4:45 – 5:30pm Join Hangouts Meet meet.google.com/nhf-cqhg-ssx Jodo Class Monday, April 13 ⋅ 5:45 – 6:30pm Join Hangouts Meet meet.google.com/atj-auij-mfn

No streaming class today. It's my daughter's 16th birthday! Here's something new to practice! The First Jodo Strike - Hon-Te Uchi!

Taekwondo Practice - 1st Dan Black Belt Forms Wednesday, April 8 ⋅ 4:45 – 5:30pm Join Hangouts Meet meet.google.com/vbt-gocx-vnw Jodo Practice - Kihon (Basic Strikes) Wednesday, April 8 ⋅ 5:45 – 6:45pm Join Hangouts Meet meet.google.com/kbp-iysn-dyt

Taekwondo - Forms review. Chun-Ji through Chung-Mu. All the color belt forms Monday, April 6 ⋅ 4:30 – 5:30pm Join Hangouts Meet meet.google.com/bjw-jmhj-znw Jodo - Kihon (Basic strikes) You will need a Jo (staff 50 inches long) and  space to swing it. Monday, April 6 ⋅ 5:30 – 6:30pm Join Hangouts Meet meet.google.com/awp-kicx-kip

We don't need any equipment, and not much room at all for this one. Workout #9 -- Footwork!

Best if done on a heavy bag, but could be done on a body shield, paddles, or even in the air. Heavy Bag 8 Kick Drill

I'd just like to post some of the things I've been doing during this period in order to stay busy and offer some things that I've found useful since we've been asked to stay home from school/work. If you post what you've been doing in the comments below, we can learn from each other. Let's make the most of this time! I make my bed in the morning. I used to not really see the point in doing this, but now it makes me feel like I've accomplished something right at the beginning of the day, which makes me feel better. Makes the room look neater, too. Plus, not much better than sliding into a made bed. I've been watching videos from other Martial Arts teachers. Even without someone to practice with, I feel I've gotten to the point where I can learn a new technique by seeing it (even if it takes several times watching it/practicing it.) A lot of really great teachers are posting their skills online now during the pandemic for free. Stephen Kesting an...

Here is a Bo Staff practice guide! I'll be making a longer weblog post soon, and setting up another Mat Chat, this time on Google Meet. Zoom worked fine, but had a time limit.  Google Meet I think will be better. I'll be sending out an invite via email, so check your inbox! BoJutsu Practice