The first class after a kyu test!!
Since everyone who tested had new kata to learn this was quite a difficult class to navigate.
Teaching is a challenge all on its own...so...I decided to use YOU as the teachers.
We had Makoto teach Shali Heian Shodan then
Makoto practiced Heian Nidan on his own
John Olson showed Karla Heian Nidan
Ron showed Tiffany Heian Sandan then
Vonzell showed Ron Heian Yodan
Me and Eiko showed PJ and Vonzell Heian Godan!!!
You all got a taste for your new kata...most getting through at least 1/2 of it.
From there we did some basics. A lot of emphasis on ground reaction, center initiation, hip rotation, snap. Gyaku-zuki, oi-zuki, kicks, stoke/nukite in kokuso dachi.
I think I have been concentrating on ground reaction and attacking from the center a lot because these are the things I am focusing on for my test. I know if you develop good habits from the start it will help tremendously in the long run. Vice versa if you choose to develop bad habits or were taught incorrectly.
We then did Sen with 1/2 attack.
Big concentration on Ma - distance. Did you feel the other persons' ma? Was it harder against a taller or faster person?
Very good class!
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