On this day we concentrated our efforts on understanding gyaku-hanmi shiho-nage. This was made possible by changing the attack several times, which means varying from katate-dori to yokomen-uchi and also kata-dori. With kata-dori, however, it is not as straight forward. I mean, the concept is understandable, but the practical aspect is not so, especially since it is so easy to break uke’s elbow. Nevertheless, I particularly was able to focus on the difference between omote and ura.
We also tried our hand at gyaku-hanmi kokyu ho, and this one presented the most problems, at least for me. This is because one has to twist the hips twice, as opposed to only once in shiho-nage. But remember we have practiced shiho-nage for 2 weeks now, and it goes without saying that the longer one practices, the easier it becomes.
A change of pace was provided with jo-practise. And here I learnt another new word; maki-otoshi. This came as a result of us doing a kata, which involves a tsuki, block, tsuki, migi no kesa, hidari no kesa, shomen uchi, shomen uchi, tankan and maki-otoshi. Sorry I can’t put it all in writing, since it is better experienced practically.
Mateusz once again commended us on passing go-kyu, (when conferring the certificate to someone who did not receive his last year), but my honest opinion is that he deserves the most credit. Because he organizes everything, and still does the instruction. A flimsy word for what he does would be something titled DEDICATION. And this can only be rewarded in kind, if you get my drift…
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