The turnout was larger than normal with a good number of newcomers who were 'trying out' Aikido for the very first time and the warm up session was brief which was followed by Mae and Ushiro Ukemi (Tachi Waza) as well as Shikko.
Kawakami Sensei demonstrated various attacks/techniques from a static Katatedori stance, a static Ai Hanmi Katatedori stance, Morote dori stance, a Shomen Uchi strike as well as a Yokomen uchi strike not forgetting the opening for Ushiro Ryote dori techniques.
The major techniques we concentrated on are as follows:
-Katatedori Shiho Nage Omote.
-Morote dori Ikkyo Omote & Ura.
-Morote dori Nikyo Omote & Ura.
-Morote dori Shiho Nage Omote.
-Morote dori Kote Gaeshi.
Kawakami Sensei also demonstrated some advanced techniques featuring two Uke in a Morote dori stance and Tori does Shiho Nage as well as Rokkyo on both Uke.
On the other side, Toshiyuki San guided the newcomers through basic falls and warm up exercises.
Kawakami Sensei reiterated the importance of posture and above all one should keep practising on a regular basis to grasp the basics of each attack/technique.
LAST OFFICIAL SESSION OF 2015: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 @ THE SAME VENUE
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