So, the first session as an orange belt. Kind of strange, because most of the class had graded the week before and so we should have all known where to line up for Seiretsu, but we were all looking at belts to get where to go, though in truth it was no different to normal, other than we also had a visiting Sensei (Graham), from one of our other dojos, there as well.
After the warm up (rolls, break falls, shrimping, stretches) and formal opening, we were in to toughening exercises, first kicks then "Kote kitae" (arm work). At this moment in time, it seems my training partners are somewhat more proficient than me with Mawashi Geri kicks, it's the second week in a row that my Vegas nerve seems to have a big "kick me" sign on it. I think I caught three or four on the trot on one leg, sheesh, I think I need to work on that one 😞
Then it was on to a two person drill with different partners. We were doing the quadrant drill featured in an earlier blog, with its combinations of hay maker, hammer fist, back fist and elbow receiving techniques, including counter strikes; followed by ridge hand strikes, gable grip pull down, knee strikes and head butt. Working with different partners gives experience of adjusting techniques to accommodate different shapes and sizes of opponent.
Then it was on to Kata. For me, I was concentrating on Naihanchi Shodan as ever, but was also allowed to do my first performance version of Naihanchi Nidan in class, so I think I'm improving 😊 Got some good one-on-one time with Sensei Ben in doing Shodan, and apparently the intent emphasis of my Kata is coming on well. So happy there too😊.
We finished off with pad work based on the Kihon katas, so a good varied lesson. We have an inter-dojo competition coming up, so I get to test my performance of Naihachi Shodan competitively again. Am looking forward to that, also my son wants to go to do full contact Kumite and Kata, so will be a dose of double nerves again, both as a dad and a competitor 😊 😊
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