Class led by Zack

In weapons class, started by working on kihon bo. Zack had me lead and count. At yoi, the feet are as in the Pinan kata, and the first move is a kasa-uchi. Practiced Shiromatsu-no-kon a couple of times in groups of three.

Worked on a blocking drill with Lara. The attacker steps forward and punches right jodan-uke. The defender blocks left (up and across body to protect face with palm out) in diagonal jigotai-dachi then attacks with uraken either to opponents arm or face, and counter punches gyaku-zuki turning hips into zenkutsu-dachi to generate power.

Also practiced an augmented gedan-uchi (as in pinan yondan/godan) drill to defend against a knife attack. after the second strike, you turn your hand over, step forward getting to the side of the attacker driving him forward and down by controlling the attacking arm.

Performed all the Fukyugata and Pinan kata as well as Ananku.