Last weekend was the first course and kyu grading of the year. The students studied ki development tests such as unbendable arm, before moving on to ki development in action – the 1st ki exercise kneeling kokyu-dosa.
1st ki kneeling exercise kneeling
Thence 2nd forms kotegeishi and shihonage. All of this was capped off by a great set of kyu gradings. Everyone went home pleased and inspired – what a start to the year!
Sensei Cornish practising 2nd form kotegeishi with Sensei O’Connell following
Photos from the course
This is where it all begins
Testing unbendable arm
Stages through 2nd form kotegeishi
Sensei Cornish deflecting the grab
It’s all in the details
Precision…
minimises…
effort…
maximises…
efficiency…
1st Ki exercise kneeling
also known as kokyu-dosa
Practising 2nd form into tenkan
Leading the uke
Into Shihonage
All the attendees at the course
Sensei Cornish demonstrating kotegeishi with Sensei O’Connell
