Balbriggan Dojo. 18 October 2025

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Today in Balbriggan Dojo, we did a preparation for the upcoming kyu tests:

  • Tai no Henko
  • Tai no Henko Ki no Nagare
  • Morotedori Kokyuho
  • Ushiro Ryotedori Kokyuho
  • Katadori Ikkyo Kihon
  • Katadori Ikkyo Ki no Nagare
  • Kosadori Iriminage
  • Zagi Kokyuho

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