Saturday, September 26, 2009

Keyaki-kai (Zelkova Club)

A long time since I've been able to come to this free practice. And got some great advice on how to cut with the bokken! Very happy.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Gaienmae, Ohara-sensei

Ushirotekubidori koteoroshi
Did some practice with partner resisting to check the movements.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Yoga

From the kids class:
2 kyo
  • Tenkan lead ukemi from the fingertips
  • Pin with your lower hand palm to body, upper hand palm up to ceiling (for tighter hold on ukemi)
Ushirodori kokyu nage
Katatedori ryotemochi koteoroshi, hachi no ji

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Ochanomizu, Ohara-sensei

Kengi 1
Basic posture on kamae and cut
Extending ki through the ken - when partner tries to close in and grab you

Ki breathing

Monday, September 14, 2009

Seijo

Posture
  • seiza
  • sitting crosslegged
  • standing

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Yoga

Katatori sankyo irimi

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Yoga

Katatori sankyo irimi
Ushirotekubidori sankyo