Much like Learn Balance, it involved learning to kick without falling. He had to make the signature shout, a kiai, upon impact. He had to twist his feet, legs, hips, chest, and shoulders, and arms into his fist. He had to focus the power of his body into the knuckle of his fist. In this lesson, Daniel dressed in protective gear so Robby could practice the full-force of his punch. Then he repeated the pattern until it becomes a natural flow to him. Representing the tree growing up and the limbs waving in the wind. Then alternate positions, switching his hands and his stance so he was facing left. Then he raised his right hand up to his forehead with his left hand pointing downwards. Representing the branches growing and the leaves blooming. Then move his arms up to his chest and push them outwards, while opening his hands. He started with his fists pointing down to the ground, his roots. This Kata, is based around the workings of the Bonsai Tree. The foundation of Miyagi-Do Karate and the final lesson. ![]() The two faced one another and bowed while making eye contact. He realized he'd learned the basic blocks of Miyagi-Do Karate, strengthened and conditioned his body, and gained muscle memory. The same came into play with the other chores, having taught him blocks unknowingly. Daniel threw a strike while Robby "washed the windows" and was shocked too see he learned a block. Daniel patiently asked Robby to show the movements he'd practiced over the few days. He vented that he hadn't learned anything while his enemies were getting stronger. It also helped Daniel clear up his loose paperwork.Īt this point, Robby was angry and frustrated with Daniel. He instructed Robby to strike the stapler with his palm, to condition his hands, increase his focus, and teach him a palm-strike. ![]() He stacked paper together and placed them under a stapler. It laid the groundwork for future movements.ĭaniel taught this lesson to Robby at LaRusso Auto Group. He repeated this until the floor was spotless. He then pivoted with his front foot on the ground until he had pivoted 180 degrees. As Robby swept the floor, he had to move his front foot forward, follow with his rear foot, until he reached the end of the floor. Simultaneously, he stood and knelt in a matching motion to his arm.ĭaniel taught this lesson to Robby on the showroom floor of LaRusso Auto Group. He moved the lever up and down with one arm in reps. Unlike the traditional method of jacking a car, Robby had to face the car and bend one knee, so he knelt on the floor. The motion was dependent on the hand he used. In a method similar to paint the house, the lesson required Robby to move his hands side-to-side with a squeegee across the windows of the LaRusso Auto Group. At the end of the day, he lowered the flag using the same method. He used one hand and alternated until the process was complete. He had to do so with his arms fully extended and high. The lesson took him all day to complete.Įach morning, Daniel made Robby raise the flag outside the dealership. ![]() He had to remember to breathe in through his nose and out through his mouth. He then repeated the motion with his left hand, moving counterclockwise. The process of waxing them was tedious, had to be performed with his right hand, and apply the wax in a circular clockwise motion. Daniel had his student, who was Robby Keene at the time, wash the antique cars he had inherited from Mr.
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