I chatted with my mentor today. He likes the idea of my blog to record where I'm at, and from the videos made some suggestions on how I might improve my exercises. On my existing stretches, my Zenkutsu dachi stretch needs to be made safer, by being my knee more to reduce the risk of popping my lower back muscles.
An additional stretch has been suggested; a forward fold, to stretch the lower back. Bend forward at 90 degrees with hands on knees, this augments the Zenkutsu dachi stretch, without going too far and damaging muscles.
Hes also keen on Kata as a form of excersise, but says at the moment my shoulders are too rigid. He says the movements are natural and to relax into them more. Exactly the point my Senseis make to me. For exercise he suggests doing them tai chi style, slow and flowing if possible. I've spoken to my sister on this one, as she is older than me and actually does tai chi when her health allows.
I've tried this a couple of times already, and when I feel more confident with it, may share of video of Naihanchi Shodan done in that style for exercise purposes. As a comment on my Kata as it stands, again reinforcing my Senseis points, my strikes are floppy at times, and lack intent. But hopefully this is something that good practising will correct.
Will let you know how it goes 😊😊😊😊
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