Joshua Kohai kicked off the session with some intense warm up exercises featuring a variation of press ups based on the same principle of the classic plank.
Daniel Sempai took over the rest of the session and based on the fact that the majority present were new to aikido, we went through some endurance exercises/stretches as well as basic Mae and Ushiro Ukemi stressing the importance of rolling across the shoulder as opposed to rolling on one's back.
This particluar session did not feature any techniques apart from the opening of Katatedori Shiho Nage placing emphasis on Uke not losing grip of Tori's arm and Ryote dori Tenchi Nage stressing the importance of a proper Ushiro Ukemi execution.
The basics were really beneficial as they reminded me the importance of going back to the basics no matter which level one is in.
NEXT SESSION: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 @ THE SAME VENUE
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