A Beginner's Point of View 742-745

Day 742:

Today was unseasonably warm for December. The temperature was 60+ degrees. Sheesh, this will be great for my health.

In Iaido, I was able to complete 2.75 sets of kata. I think I’m going slower well now and turning my saya flat for noto by automatic motion. That’s good. I just need to keep my feet apart for stability. I really want that shodan for Iaido.

In Kendo, no student showed up. I guess neither will come back. We had a guest sensei show up. He’s at least yandan, so that’s always good. We did several rounds of kiri-kaeshi and kihon. Then somewhat early, Sensei decided to train exclusively with guest sensei to gain some understanding for his yandan test.

The few times I had practice or ji-geiko with guest sensei, he didn’t challenge me at all. He left himself open which I thought was a trap. So, I must have looked dumb or scared. Still, it’s for Sensei’s advancement and I’m okay. So, I guess I won’t be upset.

However, today we had several rounds of doh-uchi-waza. I took several strikes to the ribs right where I used to be injured. It didn’t hurt as much as last time, so I might be okay.

Day 743:

In Iaido, there was almost no traffic. So, I had enough time to complete 3 full sets of Iaido kata.

Today was very humid and very warm. I also feel tired and sluggish, like when I used to be injured from liver damage. I wonder if this is the same or less.

In Kendo, there was a lot of basic waza. Kiri-kaeshi, basic kihon, and ji-geiko. This might be Sensei listening to the AUSKF saying that all students need to sharpen up their waza for the past couple of months. He said next year he’ll come up with new stuff to practice upon.

Next year I’ll be up for promotion in Iaido and I’ll be allowed to test for sandan in Kendo. However, I don’t feel up to standard for sandan. I’m just fixing my attacking by not using my right hand. That’s hard enough. Now I also have to include tension and seme. I think I need for practice and frankly, I’m not even all that interested. At least there’s no class next week so I can rest.

Day 744:

No class today because of the holiday.

Day 745:

No class today because of the holiday.