tsukeshime bachi (usually smaller diameter, softer "hou" wood)
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Welcome
Review of course goals
- stance
-- confidence, balance
-- proper shoulder height
-- "mesen"
-- wrap-up: photo/video feedback
- medium strike grip
-- relaxed
-- proper wrist angle
-- bachi bounce
-- wrap-up: relaxed spurts getting gradually louder - VIDEO
- understand the beauty of the large strike
-- simplicity
-- relaxation
-- acceleration
-- wrap-up: taking turns - VIDEO
- small strike
-- even timing
-- equal heights of bachi
-- single hitting spot
-- no bachi clicking
-- wrap-up: playing fast together 16-32 Transition Drill - VIDEO
- 4-8-16-32 details
-- Independence Ude Drill - VIDEO
individuals lead oroshi
- with feedback
clean and close