Course:
Date:
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - 20:00 to 21:45
Room:
Large Classroom
Student should bring:
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Class syllabus:
Technique Review
- Focus on motion from elbow down
- 4-8-16-32 drill
Oroshi
- Focus on smooth transition between types of strikes (full strike, just elbows, just wrists)
- Oroshi in two groups
-- Listen and understand the "ma" to create the oroshi feel together
Movement Practice
- Points, RH arm circles (counter-clock), LH arm circles (clock)
- Use study of movements to develop independance
-- Maintain hitting technique while performing movements
Homework:
Practice basic strike elbow motion and movement patterns with mirror
Teacher(s):
David Wells
Attendance:
Sage Alahmad
Aisha Alahmad
Russel Nishida
Lori Nishida
Raymond Jimenez
Jomya Lei
Ritsuko Gandy