It was back to basics last night;
Ukemi
Unsoku
Tandoku Undo
Randori no Kata;
1. Shomen ate (Frontal Attack)
2. Aigamae ate (Regular facing posture attack)
3. Gyakugamae ate (Reverse facing posture attack)
8. Hiki taoshi (Pull down)
Randori Training
A quick recap of what we covered last night;
Unsoku & Tandoku undo
Tanto kakari geiko (free play)
from shomen uchi, yokomen uchi and tsuki;
shiho nage
tenkai kote hineri (sankajo, sankyo)
mae otoshi (hiji ate, kokyu nage)
Kamae testing
Aiki Physics
Very interesting article from Brisbane Aikido Republic on the physics of aikido. Worth reading when thinking about kamae.
Go placidly….
…amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Opening verses of Desiderata (Max Ehrmann)