We had Kyu testing in our dojo this past Sunday. It went very well and as expected everyone passed with flying colors. Our Chief instructor doesn't allow anyone to test, unless they are ready to pass. Essentially, the test is a formality. He has already decided to promote the student. But one must go through the process, for any number of reasons, I guess. No worries, though. I really enjoy watching our tests. It's encouraging and exciting. The smiles on people's faces when they complete the test is pretty damn cool, I tell you that.
Trained well Yesterday. Shihan was in good form yesterday. We did shihonage, jodan and gaedan iriminage from yokomenuchi and katatori attacks. I was extremely fatigued yesterday and didn't feel like getting on the mat, but I'm so happy I did. My training partner and I practiced slowly and methodically. He showed me good stuff and I was alert and energized after class yesterday.
Been working on foot movement, stabilizing my feet and not doing a whole lot of "stutter stepping" and trying to get my opening strong..I'm enjoying it...Maybe in six months or so, I'll be ready for my second kyu...
Now THAT sounds like a plan..
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Rest
I had to rest today. Back muscles are sore and somewhat wrenched, from who knows what. So I had to rest today. I wanted to take part in the Sugano Sensei memorial seminar; but alas, all I could do was watch and talk with fellow aikidoists. I did a little training yesterday (Saturday). Practiced my rolls and walked through the 20 Jo Suburis. So, I got some practice in this weekend.
Tomorrow is another day....after heating pads and epsom salt bath soak, I should be okay to practice tomorrow.
Tomorrow is another day....after heating pads and epsom salt bath soak, I should be okay to practice tomorrow.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
October begins with a bang
Well,
I trained a total of 15 days out of 30 days in september. That's pretty good for me. Tonite I did a little workout with my Goju-ryu instructor friend. I don't know the katas, but he does a pretty good warm-up work out routine. He designed his routine to strengthen the body and prepare the student for the okinawan goju-ryu techniques. The toughest part really is the type of push ups. His students do a push up, where you place your arms near your breast section, hold your body up one inch away from the ground, then lift one leg up (while you hold your body one inch from the ground); place the leg down, then lift the other leg up. You then stretch back into the yoga back stretch position and begin again. He does about twenty of these for beginners. He then goes into a series of sit ups that will definitely strengthen the abs, lower back, middle, upper back and so forth...
Did I forget to mention that you have to stay in form, while he walks through the class to correct and verify every student's form?
After that, I worked on the very basics: High, Middle and Low blocks. Tomorrow I will work on my punching and kicking excercises. I will also do some aikido fittings. No falls, I've got to rest my lower back muscles; for Sunday I want to participate in a three hour memorial seminar for Sugano Sensei.
I also had a wonderful conversation with a traditional Chinese Tai Chi (yes, the combat form) Sifu. He told me to join his class for a couple of months and see if it helps my Aikido. He says Aikido is more difficult than Tai Chi. Methinks, he was being kind. However, I will attempt it.
Ush!
I trained a total of 15 days out of 30 days in september. That's pretty good for me. Tonite I did a little workout with my Goju-ryu instructor friend. I don't know the katas, but he does a pretty good warm-up work out routine. He designed his routine to strengthen the body and prepare the student for the okinawan goju-ryu techniques. The toughest part really is the type of push ups. His students do a push up, where you place your arms near your breast section, hold your body up one inch away from the ground, then lift one leg up (while you hold your body one inch from the ground); place the leg down, then lift the other leg up. You then stretch back into the yoga back stretch position and begin again. He does about twenty of these for beginners. He then goes into a series of sit ups that will definitely strengthen the abs, lower back, middle, upper back and so forth...
Did I forget to mention that you have to stay in form, while he walks through the class to correct and verify every student's form?
After that, I worked on the very basics: High, Middle and Low blocks. Tomorrow I will work on my punching and kicking excercises. I will also do some aikido fittings. No falls, I've got to rest my lower back muscles; for Sunday I want to participate in a three hour memorial seminar for Sugano Sensei.
I also had a wonderful conversation with a traditional Chinese Tai Chi (yes, the combat form) Sifu. He told me to join his class for a couple of months and see if it helps my Aikido. He says Aikido is more difficult than Tai Chi. Methinks, he was being kind. However, I will attempt it.
Ush!
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