Today's class


Kakari geiko

Katate Mochi Ikkajo Osae Ichi
one wrist grasp first control pin #1
- RF to RF, Uke pulls back on Shite's L wrist
- Shite's LF shuffles O/L with pull, LH goes with pull until Uke's arm stops, atemi to Uke's face
- Shite turns L palm against Uke's wrist and raises hand (like serving tray) as shuffles back toward starting kamae (Shite is off centre at an angle to Uke but Uke is in Shite's centre)
- Shite's RH grabs Uke's RH as Shite shuffles O/L and both arms cut down (motion like a sword cut) LH cuts down and out to off balance Uke
- Shite shuffles forward a bit to shift LH to Uke's elbow
- C/S forward 2 steps to apply first control pin

Ryote Mochi Ikkajo Osae Ichi
Both wrist grasp first control pin #1
- When Uke pulls back on both hands, Shite's LH does the same as one wrist grasp and Shite's RH bends back (like elbow power) to catch Uke's hand

Katate Mochi Sankajo Osae Ichi
One wrist grasp third control pin #1
- cutting wrist slides down to Uke's hand and applies third control

Katate Mochi Sankajo Osae Ni
One wrist grasp third control pin #2
- after 180 degree pivot, Shite applies third control and C/S back and shift 180 degrees to pin


In attendance;
Springer Sensei, Brown Sensei

Stephan, Natasha, Dennis, Sasha, Pat, Thomas, Traicee, Rob, Vadim, Greg

Today's class


Grading requirements - Shodan previous, 5th, 7th, 8th


Hajimi

Ganmen tsuki Shomen Irimi Nage Ichi
Front punch (to face) front step in throw #1
- RF to RF
- Shite initiates with extending chin forward, Uke's RF C/S back and RH makes fist at R waist (palm up and thumb outside of fingers)
- Uke C/S forward on RF as punch to Shite's face
- Shite cross arm block, R arm crossover L arm and deflects punch up above forehead
- Shite's R arm moves out at shoulder height as LF C/S beyond Uke and body shifts 90 degrees to Uke (Uke should be in Shite's centre) Shite's LH grabs the back of Uke's neck, as Uke continues w/ forward momentum
- Shite's R arm goes across to Uke's L shoulder (kamae position) and LH pulls back on Uke's collar as Shite's body shifts 90 degrees back to front, shuffles forward a bit so R hip pushes against Uke's body and off balances Uke
- Shite's RF C/S behind Uke in direction of own R arm
- zanshin


Kakari geiko

Ganmen tsuki Hiji-ate kokyu nage Ni
Front punch (to face) Hitting elbow breath throw #2
- RF to RF
- Shite initiates with extending chin forward and LF C/S forward, Uke's RF C/S back and RH makes fist at R waist (palm up and thumb outside of fingers)
- Uke C/S forward on RF as punch to Shite's face
- Shite cross arm block, R arm crossover L arm and deflects punch up above forehead
- Shite pivots 180 degrees on LF as L arm drops under Uke's R arm and RH grab's Uke's R wrist
(with taller Ukes, must pivot beyond 180 degrees and step out to off balance before the throw)
- Shite shuffles forward on RF to throw
- finish with a low zanshin (power from hips moving forward)


In attendance;
Springer Sensei

Kerry, Natasha, Danny, Dennis, Sasha, Daniel & Thomas, Robert, Ignatzio, Brian, Vadim, Monique, Soara, Rob

Today's class


Kakari geiko

variety of techniques from;
Katate mochi - one wrist grasp
Ushiro Ryoto mochi - behind both wrist grasp


Bukiwaza: Weapons Technique

Bokken - Higi Giri Sanaka Giri (4)
Elbow Cut back Cut (4 movements)

1. Both Shite and Uke up to jodan,
- Uke front strike (parallel to ground)
- Shite's RF shuffles O/L, cut to Uke's L wrist
- Uke turns toward Shite and goes up to jodan, Shite's LF C/S and raises sword above head, parallel to ground, blade up and middle of sword supported by L flat palm, cut to Uke's L elbow
- Uke will cut straight down to hip height and keep sword parallel to ground
- Shite turns sword back to jodan and than RF C/S and pivot less than 180 degrees as sword cuts diagionally through Uke, from back of R shoulder to L waist
- Shite shuffles up to kamae with sword at Uke's throat
- Uke in kamae, shuffles back to align (including proper distance) with Shite
- Both shuffle back one step
- Shite waits for Uke to lower his sword before lowering own sword (tip pointing down and out 45 degree to right), stay focused on partner and move back to starting position than return to kamae

2. Both Shite and Uke up to jodan,
- Uke front strike (parallel to ground)
- Shite's LF C/S O/L and cuts to Uke's R wrist, RF C/S as cut to Uke's R elbow, LF C/S and pivot less than 180 degrees to cut through the back

- Uke turns toward Shite and shuffles up to jodan, Shite's RF C/S and raises sword above head, parallel to ground, blade up and middle of sword supported by R flat palm, cut to Uke's R elbow
- Uke will cut straight down to hip height and keep sword parallel to ground
- Shite turns sword back to jodan and than LF C/S and pivot less than 180 degrees as sword cuts diagionally through Uke, from back of L shoulder to R waist
- Shite shuffles up to kamae with sword at Uke's throat


In attendance;
Springer Sensei, Brown Sensei, Petrovich Sensei

Kerry, Stephan, Jeff, Danny, Dennis, Jerome, Sasha, Natanael, Daniel, Traicee, Rob, Vaso, Umberto

Today's class


Hajimi

front strike exercise
Shite to focus on;
- turn with hips to move arms
- grasp Uke's elbow & turn over to off balance
- wrist to wrist direct back into Uke than turn out to off centre


Kakari geiko

Ryote Mochi Tenchi Nage Ichi
Both wrist grasp heaven and earth throw #1


Jiyu Waza

Ryote mochi - both grasp
Shomen tsuki - front punch
Katate mochi - one wrist grasp


In attendance;
Springer Sensei, Brown Sensei

Kerry, Stephan, Natasha, Danny, Dennis, Sasha, Natanael, Pat, Daniel, Robert, Traicee, Rob, Vadim, Greg

Today's class


Grading requirements - Sandan, Shodan, 3rd kyu


Kakari geiko

Katate mochi Kaiten nage Ni
One wrist grasp Rotary throw #2


Bukiwaza: Weapons Technique

Tandoku kata dai ichi
Jo kata #1


In attendance;
Springer Sensei, Brown Sensei

Kerry, Danny, Dennis, Sasha, Natanael, Daniel & Thomas, Robert, Rob, Ignatzio, Katrina, Vadim, Monique, Jason, Bora, Barboras