Tekki 1

The performance line in Tekki is a straight line, with movements being made to one side or the other.  If the crossed-feet stance is not correct, the performance lin tends to bend to the front.
29 movements 50 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAkA5zAosC4

Bassai dai

It means spirit and strenth necessary to break into an enemy stronghold. "to storm a fortress"
42 movements. 1 minute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8I4Q-nNvAY

Kanku dai

Kanku is one of the longest kata in karate. "looking at the sky"
65 movements. 90 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkv8Ks_fEqk

Jion

It's named after a temple named Jion.
There is in this kata a perfect harmony like to Buddha's and in its calm movements, a strong spirit.
47 movements, about 1 minute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrr-c5RCKpo

Empi

This kata is known as "flying swallow" is found in the upper level rising srike and in jumping and striking while grasping the opponent and pulling him in, which suggest high and low flight of the swallow.
37 movements. 1 minute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cuRkVB-xwU

Hangetsu

This kata is also known as "half-moon" from the semicircular movements of the hands and feet.
Fast and slow techniques. hand and foot movements coordinated with breathing and sliding the feet in arcshaped movements are characteristic of this kata.  The foot movements are always useful for close-in attacks.
41 movements about 1 minute

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ebJlhR6Tns

Today's my Birthday

Today's plans: bike to school with Timothy, walk Charlie, happy feet, leftover lunch while listening to conference call, dinner at Los Altos Grill with the family.  Watch "Minute to Win it", our latest game show.
We arrived in time for the 7:15pm reservation

Timothy wanted to come here for 3 1/2 years.. Today is his lucky day :)
This picture is blurred since I didn't want to use flash... There were 3 duets playing jazz

The light were dim  and the ambience was nice.
Monica had cheeseburger

Timothy had veggie burger

Paul had french dip

And I had Sashimi Ahi Tuna Salad

For my birthday dessert, we HAD _________
Oreo Ice cream Sandwich!!! YUM!!!!

I had a nice birthday today :)

Los Altos Pathway Run 2010

It has been 1 year since I started this post.  It was a Saturday morning, Paul, Timothy and I decided to do our 5K run again.  This time, we all improved from last year :)  Timothy was way ahead of us from the start. He ended 4th in his age group.  That's pretty impressive!!

Start of the race

Here is some scenery

At the end of the race. There was water, fruits

And coffee cake and coffee

The result board

It was a good run!  I would say it's harder than Run Forrest Run since it's got hills, but much better then dammit Run :)

Verde Tea Cafe

EveryWednesday after school, Monica and I drive to Verde Tea Cafe for some milk tea.. On this day, I ordered passionfruit green tea and Monica ordered hazelnut milk tea with pearls...  the hint of hazelnut is really inviting :)

Track and Field

Middle schools are having their track and field units right now.  I went to a meet today and here is a picture of mile run and long jump picture is below.