If last Saturday was one of the smallest classes I could recall being part of, then today’s kata class was one of the biggest. Usually we can get by with one line, but today it took two or even three.

Worked on all kata as a group through Pinan Sandan. The double block in Pinan Sandan should be deep, yet contained so as not to go beyond shoulder width. After that we broke out into groups by highest Pinan kata. With Zack and Noah leading my group went through Pinan Godan maybe 10 times – to the point I was sweating and fatigued.

We then went through the Naihanchi kata. In Naihanchi Nidan, the sequence after the supported chudan-uke is two elbow attacks – one to the rear and one to the front. I need to continue working on relaxing while performing all the Naihanchi kata.

Today was tonfa day, so we practiced basics, as well as Fukyugata Ichi. I need to practice the figure eight motion especially with my left hand. After I repair the loose grip on one tonfa, that is.

Finally, I worked on Pinan Shodan bunkai with Jessan and Noah. I need a lot of practice here, but after going through it several times, I think I have the basic pattern down. Also based on the bunkai, I see some ways I can improve my kata here as well.