Friday's Class

Kaiten was the technique of the day; both the Uchi & Soto versions.

Important difference from Tenchi. Where as with Tenchi, the initial movement is outward, with Kaiten it is with the wrist inward. Next... Just as it is important in Shiho to keep ones eyes on the movement of Uke's hand, so is it with Kaiten Uchi. When going underneath Uke's arm, keep focus on the hand and don't bend the torso.

Before I forget, we also covered a Sankyo version of Kaiten. With this one, remember to keep Uke's hand high and close to the chest (like with Nikyo) and cut through Uke.

Well, that was Friday's class!