This is PART II, in which André Bertel sensei (7th Dan) demonstrates applications from the "Willow Tree". The Kata senei taught during the 2024 seminar in Freital (Germany) was "Seiryu".

Quoting sensei's blog: "The emphasis is the flexible and soft use of the shoulders; furthermore, a strong base and power generation from various hip actions. In these ways, as the forms name implies, Seiryu mimics a mature willow tree with stable roots, a solid trunk and flexible branches."

The video was filmed during a 2-day Karate seminar in Freital, Germany.
Organizer: https://www.shotokan-freital.de/

For more information on Bertel sensei, visit his blog:
https://andrebertel.blogspot.com/

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