Worked on basics, especially:

zenkutsu-dachi turning 180 with downblocks and gyaku-zuki
kosa-dachi
hiji-ate jigotai-dachi

Worked on number one katas – Fukyugata, Pinan and Naihanchi. Pay attention to naihanchi-dachi. Should be like a side kick landing with the outside edge of the foot. Also the feet should be turned in slightly, not jigotai-dachi.

The creator of the Naihanchi katas is unknown, but it is believed that all three were originally one kata. At over 700 years old, they are the oldest kata in Matsubayashi Ryu.

Sensai reiterated using snap or twist, instead of more force or bigger motion, to add power to techniques. When executing punches or blocks, you should think in terms of driving the motion through the opponents attack.

While sparring with Sempai Wands, he suggested that I can improve my kaiten ushiro-geri by keeping my kicking foot closer to my plant foot, and kicking straight back.