Monthly Archives: August 2004
Get thee behind me, uke
I had a free-practice session with a bloke from my dojo today, just laid-back Sunday evening session, so nothing too strenious. We went through the ushirowaza ryotedori (後技 両手取) techniques for the nikyu (二級) test, and I think I understand … Continue reading
Flow Like the Water over the Fingers
Have you ever observed your teacher (先生) showing you how a given technique is executed, telling you about some minute detail that makes a difference and then been asked “do you understand”, to which feel like replying yes, I understand … Continue reading
Turn, Don’t Push
Yeah, once again I relearned the same thing all over again: moving you center really makes a difference. We were studying the techniques for the sankyu (三級) test, ryote-dori kokyu ho (両手取り 呼吸法) to be specific. I more or less … Continue reading