Thursday, April 5, 2012

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 session at the Goan Gymkhana

FIRST HOUR:AIKIDO WITH MATEUSZ SENSEI

The first hour was a 3 Kyu affair and all the techniques on display were all from the 3 Kyu exam requirements:

-Ai Hanmi Katatedori and Gyakuhanmi Katatedori Sumi Otoshi.

-Shomen Uchi:Uchi Kaiten Nage and Soto Kaiten Nage.

-Kata Dori Kote Gaeshi.

-Ushiro Ryo Kata Dori Kokyu Nage.

-Yokomen Uchi Juji Nage.

SECOND HOUR:WEAPONS(BOKKEN)WITH MATEUSZ SENSEI

After doing fourty Shomens in Kibadachi,we embarked on a series of moves(not familiar with the terms)not forgetting the eight directions Bokken cut-Happo Giri.

THIRD HOUR:BATTO-HO WITH MATEUSZ SENSEI

It was Hakama time and Sensei reviewed the twelve moves in Shindo Munen Ryu and left Jason,Hussein and I to try it out while he and Daniel Sempai reviewed moves from Muso Shinden Ryu.....

Happy Easter to all Nairobi Aikikai members and hope to see you on April 11 for another breathtaking three hour session.

2 comments:

november said...

how were your thighs after last week Wednesday class?
hope your Easter was not affected

Anonymous said...

The thighs were feeling great! It was an awesome workout and it did not affect the Easter spirit.......