nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Aisatsu
Technique Review
Grip
Stance
Basic Hitting Technique
- Wrists
-- Proper grip, relaxation, evenness, stick control
- Elbows
-- Bend elbows!, whip-like motion, efficient bachi path
- Shoulders
-- Correct starting position, extended drawbacks, pull down from "bachi tree"
Oroshi
Try to smoothly transition between S-E-W technique
Take turns leading and ending the oroshi!
Renshu review
Play through once
Isolate technique for each line
- Pattern B: efficient and even DoRotsuku strikes
- Pattern C: Strong Dons, accurate kas
- Pattern D: Clear difference in dynamics, similar to Pattern C technique
Play through several times and apply practiced technique
Individual practice
Clean
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