NATC-R Seattle

This workshop will focus on Katsugi Okedo Basics and establish the foundation for expressing yourself with the Okedo. Katsugi Okedo can feel difficult to learn at the beginning since it involves more than just standing with a taiko. There isn’t a single universal form since comfortability with Katsugi Okedo will be determined by each person’s own comfortability with their own mind and body. It is important to be curious about learning how your body moves and how to use it naturally. Once you discover what is natural for you, then you have your basics which will help expand the realm of possibilities for your Okedo expression. The purpose of this workshop is to explore this unique connection with the Okedo and establish effective Okedo fundamentals through body awareness. We will also utilize drills and concepts to practice how to use your whole body to strike and generate a groove.

Prerequisites: None
Please Bring: Katsugi Bachi (kaDON has my recommendation size, 36.5cm / 18mm made with Hou/Magnolia)