A tough workout today

2011-04-02 21:59:00

Today was a good class. A very good class. 

Let's see... What were the pointers that I need to remember? *ponders* 

• When striking small kote, do a real strike, not a tap. Really use the strength in my left wrist. If the shinai bounces back up from the force you know you're doing it right. 
• Practice suburi more often and longer. I can't keep up with the rest of the group in our warmup rounds, speed-wise.
• After striking a large men, make sure to retain proper posture. Mind the left hand.
• When raising for a strike, don't spread my elbows so much. The arms don't go wider when raising up.
• After raising for a strike, go down immediately. Right now I apparently "wait" before going down. 
• Fumikomi. Don't forget. It must be natural, not even second nature.

I'll also start bringing some sturdy bandaids to class to quickly coverup peeling blisters. This morning I got a big one in a rather annoying spot, which I allowed to distract myself too much. A speedy patchjob would've helped me mentally. 

Uchikomi geiko was fun though :)

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