Lady Loud

This weekend our karateclub had invited Shihan Kåre Haugland to come to Kirkenes and show us how to twirl the bo-staff. Let's get to the point: it was a huge success!

All 36 participants and mr. Haugland all agreed that this was great fun and that we should do it again - soon! We went through two different katas. The first one was made of over thirty steps and looked alot like sparring. The other one is called Su shi no kun sho. I think most people found it easier than the first one, and also more, well, beautiful.

Luckily, we also found the time to take Shihan to the Gabba reindeerpark for some dog-sled racing. Of course, my sled consisted of the laziest dogs ever. Shihans sled left us far behind.

Most people attended class with a broomstick in their hand. Obviously, they mastered the basics pretty quicly. Shihan gave me a proper bo made of oak. It was heavy! Wish I had a broomstick too:(
The pick on the left shows me desperately avoiding being hit over the head, and at that time I was greatful my bo was solid oak...