Day 648:
No class today because of the weather.
Day 649:
Today we showed up to the dojo to see it already occupied by some other group. They had chairs and a projector like a class was going to happen. After calling our club president to talk to the association, we got the space. We lost enough time that Iaido class was only long enough for 1.5 sets of kata.
In kendo class, we did suburi and kihon. Lots of kihon. We did men-ouchi, kote-ouchi, and doh-ouchi over and over. After that, we moved into harai-men and choose-you-own-waza drills. We practiced several rounds of kakari-geiko and ji-geiko to finish.
I feel well now. Much better than last week. The rest I got recharged my energy. The practice tasked me just enough for a workout.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
A Beginner's Point of View 646-647
Day 647:
I got to Iaido class very early. Still, I was really distracted. It got all balanced out since I completed 3 sets of Iaido by the end.
In Kendo, we had an easy class. Our new student joined us today. We did a lot of fumi-komi drills to work up to basic men drills. We also did a few drills to sync up our arms and legs, including the ogami-men drill where you bend your elbows to raise your shinai up to your face and then try for quick men.
We finished with multiple rounds of ji-geiko and kiri-kaeshi.
Day 648:
No class today because I am ill.
I got to Iaido class very early. Still, I was really distracted. It got all balanced out since I completed 3 sets of Iaido by the end.
In Kendo, we had an easy class. Our new student joined us today. We did a lot of fumi-komi drills to work up to basic men drills. We also did a few drills to sync up our arms and legs, including the ogami-men drill where you bend your elbows to raise your shinai up to your face and then try for quick men.
We finished with multiple rounds of ji-geiko and kiri-kaeshi.
Day 648:
No class today because I am ill.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
A Beginner's Point of View 644-645
Day 644:
In Iaido, my thumb is a little better. Stretching it works slowly but surely. Sensei has started training with a new student. I accomplished 3 sets of kata without any real pain.
In Kendo class, after suburi I noticed that my left big toe is sprained. It really hurts when I turn either left or right. I spent the practice not using any real powerful footwork. We practiced a lot of suriage waza. We need to begin moving sooner to strike better. During ji-geiko, I got struck by students on the right arm and elbow several times. The joys of being higher ranking, I suppose.
Day 645:
No class today as I am injured.
In Iaido, my thumb is a little better. Stretching it works slowly but surely. Sensei has started training with a new student. I accomplished 3 sets of kata without any real pain.
In Kendo class, after suburi I noticed that my left big toe is sprained. It really hurts when I turn either left or right. I spent the practice not using any real powerful footwork. We practiced a lot of suriage waza. We need to begin moving sooner to strike better. During ji-geiko, I got struck by students on the right arm and elbow several times. The joys of being higher ranking, I suppose.
Day 645:
No class today as I am injured.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
A Beginner's Point of View 642-643
Day 642:
Well, it’s back to practice. My thumb is stiff but not painful. Time to work it back into shape. For Iaido class, I got 3 sets of kata done but I was really wobbly on the draw for the first three kata. My thumb isn’t used to the weight of the sword.
In Kendo class I had no problems. I could do suburi and kihon just fine. When pushing myself during higher waza suach as kote-suriage-men, I kinda partially-sprained my left big toe, but not very much. It’ll be fine by the end of the week.
I had a good time with keiko with the dojo. The students really needed to recover from the holiday break by striking openings and I like to be able to try the advanced techniques such as men-kaeshi-doh. I nearly tripped on the stair again. Tapping my heel against the step gave me a sensory flashback to the pain of the original injury. That shook me for the rest of class.
Day 643:
Today was better for Iaido. My thumb is slowly getting better from the exercise. I completed 3 sets of kata and was not quite as wobbly.
In kendo class, we started by doing the first 6 kata of the bokutou kinhon kata. The senseis said we were going to dedicate 2 nights per months to include the kata so lower-ranking students could be prepared for the promotion exams that will start by the end of the year. The rest of class went well. We practiced men0nuk-doh and my toe is getting better, too.
Well, it’s back to practice. My thumb is stiff but not painful. Time to work it back into shape. For Iaido class, I got 3 sets of kata done but I was really wobbly on the draw for the first three kata. My thumb isn’t used to the weight of the sword.
In Kendo class I had no problems. I could do suburi and kihon just fine. When pushing myself during higher waza suach as kote-suriage-men, I kinda partially-sprained my left big toe, but not very much. It’ll be fine by the end of the week.
I had a good time with keiko with the dojo. The students really needed to recover from the holiday break by striking openings and I like to be able to try the advanced techniques such as men-kaeshi-doh. I nearly tripped on the stair again. Tapping my heel against the step gave me a sensory flashback to the pain of the original injury. That shook me for the rest of class.
Day 643:
Today was better for Iaido. My thumb is slowly getting better from the exercise. I completed 3 sets of kata and was not quite as wobbly.
In kendo class, we started by doing the first 6 kata of the bokutou kinhon kata. The senseis said we were going to dedicate 2 nights per months to include the kata so lower-ranking students could be prepared for the promotion exams that will start by the end of the year. The rest of class went well. We practiced men0nuk-doh and my toe is getting better, too.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
A Beginner's Point of View 638-641
Day 638:
No class today as I am injured.
Day 639-641:
No class as the dojo is closed for the holiday.
No class today as I am injured.
Day 639-641:
No class as the dojo is closed for the holiday.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
A Beginner's Point of View 636-637
Day 636:
No class today as I am injured.
Day 637:
No class today as I am injured.
No class today as I am injured.
Day 637:
No class today as I am injured.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
A Beginner's Point of View 634-635
Day 634:
In Iaido, I was distracted. Distracted by how I felt. I was tired, cold, lethargic, and not well. The weather took a sudden downturn and we were all feeling it. I only completed 2.5 sets of kata and they weren’t very good. My limbs acted wobbly and slow.
In Kendo, we started with okuri-ashi. I hoped that would wake me up but I never quite fully came awake. After kihon we had several kakari-geiko in a row for endurance training. We had a short break to catch our breath and then we practiced some oji-waza such as men-nuki-men. Then we had multiple ji-geiko matches to practice our waza. Still, I felt lousy. It was a bad class but at least I finished it.
Day 635:
Today I felt really well. Sharp, active, alert. I completed 3 full sets of Iaido and then practiced the twelfth kata a few times to remind myself to saya-biki with the draw. Our new student wasn’t here today. I hope she comes back.
I Kendo, it was a good day. After kihon, it was more kihon. 3, 5, 7, and then 9 repetitions of waza for everything. It was breath-draining. We then had another set of multiple kakari-geiko. I just barely finished still standing. After a short break for breath, we practiced men-nuki-men and then ji-geiko. I had a ji-geiko against sensei and I felt great. I bought my best game and scored multiple strikes. At the end, I stepped back with vigor to rei.
I tripped over the raised step towards the door, flipped three-quarters around in a backward somersault, and landed against the wall. All I could think of was…”Please, flimsy wooden railing, do not break and impale me through the back.” My body weight collapsed onto my right hand and bent my thumb backwards. I felt the bones crunch against each other, but not break.
I had to sit out the rest of class because my entire thumb is sprained. The class went on to figure out kote-nuki-kote and then finish. I stayed for the end of class to lead the closing rei.
In Iaido, I was distracted. Distracted by how I felt. I was tired, cold, lethargic, and not well. The weather took a sudden downturn and we were all feeling it. I only completed 2.5 sets of kata and they weren’t very good. My limbs acted wobbly and slow.
In Kendo, we started with okuri-ashi. I hoped that would wake me up but I never quite fully came awake. After kihon we had several kakari-geiko in a row for endurance training. We had a short break to catch our breath and then we practiced some oji-waza such as men-nuki-men. Then we had multiple ji-geiko matches to practice our waza. Still, I felt lousy. It was a bad class but at least I finished it.
Day 635:
Today I felt really well. Sharp, active, alert. I completed 3 full sets of Iaido and then practiced the twelfth kata a few times to remind myself to saya-biki with the draw. Our new student wasn’t here today. I hope she comes back.
I Kendo, it was a good day. After kihon, it was more kihon. 3, 5, 7, and then 9 repetitions of waza for everything. It was breath-draining. We then had another set of multiple kakari-geiko. I just barely finished still standing. After a short break for breath, we practiced men-nuki-men and then ji-geiko. I had a ji-geiko against sensei and I felt great. I bought my best game and scored multiple strikes. At the end, I stepped back with vigor to rei.
I tripped over the raised step towards the door, flipped three-quarters around in a backward somersault, and landed against the wall. All I could think of was…”Please, flimsy wooden railing, do not break and impale me through the back.” My body weight collapsed onto my right hand and bent my thumb backwards. I felt the bones crunch against each other, but not break.
I had to sit out the rest of class because my entire thumb is sprained. The class went on to figure out kote-nuki-kote and then finish. I stayed for the end of class to lead the closing rei.
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