9 Times World Karate Champion Wayne Otto O.B.E. was kind enough to teach a competition seminar at one of our clubs on Sunday 19th January.
The four hour course was run to suit all ages and abilities in competition kumite (fighting).
The day started with a long warm up with everyone sparring in pairs and then changing partners, this was done a few times to get all the muscles working properly.
The seminar comprised of various techniques demonstrated by Sensei Otto then everyone having a chance to practice themselves.
Half Time Sensei Otto was kind enough to answer questions from the eager students on his competitions and his outlook on life, giving I felt a more personal side of himself.
At the end of the seminar everyone got a chance to take photo's and get autographs.
In all a very good day and a lot of experience for everyone to go away with, lets hope we have another opertunity to learn from Englands best ever fighter.

More details at www.surreykarate.co.uk

Any Acadamy members would like a copy of any of the photo's I can e-mail it to you.