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Kangeiko
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Kangeiko (Cold Weather Training) Led
by Shihan Fumio Demura |
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When: Sunday, January 8th, 05:30am, ready to start at 6
o'clock
sharp! |
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Where: South of the Huntington Beach Pier (park at the pier),
5:30am. On Pacific Coast Highway north of Beach Blvd. |
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Senpai Jacki Long's Kangeiko TIPS: |
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I've learned over the years, these are my suggestions: |
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1. Bring some kind of bag or duffle that you don't mind getting sandy. |
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2. Inside a trash bag with the warm clothes, socks etc. you will change into. |
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3. Also, a trash bag with a dry towel to use when you change. You'll put your
wet gi in here afterwards. |
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4. Also, a "baggie" with a wet washcloth inside to get off stubborn sand. |
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5. A hanger that you bend over the wall, to hold your bag when you are changing,
the floor is usually wet. |
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PROS: |
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It will be dark when we start.
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| We do "Seisan" by the ocean and you will hear the waves , gulls etc. |
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By the time we are
done, the sun is coming up and you've had a workout and have the whole
day ahead of you. You're doing something not very many people do, and
you are doing it with other Karateka, and Demura Sensei. |
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You'll be colder than
you ever wanted to be, but you will make it through and be glad to have
accomplished it. |
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There will be hot tea, coffee and cocoa at the fire pits after you change.
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We only do this one Sunday morning of the year! ;o)
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CONS: |
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You have to get up early! |
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You will be cold! |
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You will get wet! |
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The water is cold! |
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The sand is even colder! |
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The restrooms are yukky! |
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Costa Mesa Dojo Tradition: |
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Kangeiko training goes really quick and is done. Years ago, we decided to add on
to it. Anyone is welcome to join us. Since then, the Costa Mesa Dojo has always
practiced Kata in the surf while everyone else goes in to change. We do at
least one kata each this takes about 20-25 minutes. By then the
restrooms will be cleared out ready for us to change, and join the
others at the fire! |
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