Today's focus was on hip movements and on MUSUBI, the "alive contact".

• MAE-UKEMI and USHIRO-UKEMI, with arm to the front and to the side respectively
• SHIKKO
• TORI kneels, UKE attacks standing (= HANMI-HANDACHI-WAZA): SHOMEN-UCHI and passing with SHIKKO movement
• Leading the partner with full palm contact; same exercise with eyes closed
• Meet SHOMEN-UCHI with contact at the ellbow and lead partner into backwards roll
• SHOMEN-UCHI KOTEGAESHI

Reminder of the 5th kyu exam in September (candidates will get their invitation in August) - we have already practised all exam techniques.