Kikugido Practice Journal

 

September 12, 2017

 

special consideration for non-traditional (older) children

Today, we began with a self-practice of kumite, followed by more detailed practice of stance 3, while unraveling the implications of the kata,

We ended the session with a bare minimum.

 

Today was Mr. Matsuyama's birthday, so we all celebrated with him, albeit briefly, between rehearsals!

 

 

adult limit

This time, the adult frame began with posture 3, and now a new posture 4 is underway.

The 3 in the posture is in contrast to the kata that focuses on uke,

The posture 4 is an offensive type.

Then, while reviewing stances 1 and 2, further stances 3 and 4.

 

Today was a day of dedicated posture practice.

 

Although the posture is a very simple practice at first glance, I felt that it was a very good time to review my own movements and forms.

 

 

Thanks again for your hard work today.

 

art of swordsmanship

Junki Segawa