Western Region Aikido Camp: Katz Sensei
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Martin Katz sensei

"Is that what I did? That's not what I did...  Do what I showed you!"

Katz sensei either had a mischievous grin, a huge smile, or a seriously strict look on his face. Rarely will you see anything in between - he is truly present every moment of his life! 


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Katz sensei is always very creative with his warm-ups.

This particular exercise promotes zanshin 
(alertness, relaxed awareness)


you sit when you have completed your 'mission'


Dynamic partner stretching




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For one of Katz sensei's sessions, he taught 
 various kokyunages.

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Don't try to slip anything by him, he'll see it and call you out! :)



Katz sensei loves to tell jokes, especially impersonations of Toyoda Shihan. One of these days, I'll have to catch his voice on tape! I have heard that he has an amazing way of teaching kids - it can be seen through his sense of humor, watchful eye, and his youthful spirit. Playful, yet strict. Oh, and I cannot neglect to mention that Katz sensei started studying aikido at the same dojo on the exact same day that my teacher, Veera Kasicharernvat sensei started studying aikido!


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