This was one session that featured mainly my most challenging techniques:Yonyko and Sankyo.
After the usual conditioning exercises,the two hour session got underway with Daniel Sempai taking over the first hour and Sensei taking over the second hour.
Here is a list of the techniques that were on offer:
a)Yokomenuchi Yonkyo Omote
b)Yokomenuchi Sankyo Omote and Ura
c)Yokomenuchi Nikyo Ura
d)Gyaku hanmi Katatedori Yonkyo Omote
e)Gyaku hanmi Katatedori Kokyu ho
f)Ai hanmi Katatedori Shiho nage
g)Gyaku hanmi Katatedori Shiho nage.
Sensei stressed the importance of performing the techniques in a continuous motion and Tori should be cautious as not to add anything onto Uke's motion....I must admit it will take me some time before I can blend into Uke's motion while being relaxed.
Another thing Sensei pointed out was that when Uke is performing an Ura motion he should avoid stopping midway but rather continue with the motion towards Tori's centre and also when intercepting Uke's Yokomenuchi motion,it is essential for Tori to move out of line and enter forward thus throwing Tori out of balance.
O yeah....my 'cutting' motions still leave a lot to be desired but I believe 'practice makes perfect' and time will tell how well I shall have grasped these essential moves.....Great class!!!
2 comments:
I know what you mean Sammy about blending into the Uke's motion withoud adding ur energy into it,it's a bit of a chaalenge for me as well.
Have to say though,being Dan's Tori helps,he gives you pointers on how to let him(uke)finish his motion and once you get it right,can actually feel it.
Just wait, guys, for Ben to come back. Then we will make him take on Dan and dan take Ben on... And we'll just sit in the corner with a bottle of beer in hand and watch...
Or something like that ;-)
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