Worked on basic footwork including the hands. I think I do better at Ⅲ than the others. I still tend to think too much about the feet, and need to work on better executing the blocks and delivering the strikes. Generally, that means that I haven’t really practiced enough to be comfortable with the technique.

Practiced other basics – front punches in jigotai-dachi, kaku-zuki also in jigotai-dachi. Try to work on extension on the punch and allow the natural tension in the the body to return the punching hand to a chambered position. Use the other hand along with hip rotation to accelerate the punch.

Performed katas from Fukyugata Ⅰ through Pinan Sandan. Sensai said not to hold the final jodan-zuki of Fukyugata Ⅰ any longer than any other move. After delivering the punch, return to yoi. Then, broke into groups of three (with Tom and Sensai Palmer) each performing one kata of our own choice. I chose Pinan Yondan because it’s not my favorite and I tend to practice it less than most of the others.

Did a partner drill with Tom where you try to touch the other’s shoulder and the partner blocks. When successful, you switch and become the defender and the partner tries to touch.