Our topics today:

  • AIKIKEN: SUBURI 1-3
  • AIKIKEN basics of partner exercises: 2 counters against SHOMEN-UCHI
    • Direct entry with control of the wrists (reminds of IKKYO OMOTE entry)
    • Step off the line and counter with cut to the temple (reminds of SOTO-KAITEN-NAGE entry)
  • KASHIMA KIHON-TACHI
    • Etiquette & basics
    • 1st KATA of the 1st series: KESA-GIRI