This Tuesday’s kata class was pretty full and the first in a while led by Sensai. I’ve also missed several due to our schedule at home or weather-related dojo closings.

Worked through all kata through Pinan Sandan twice as a group. Performed Pinan Yondan/Godan and highest Naihanchi kata in smaller groups. The first chest punch in Naihanchi Sandan can be interpreted in several ways, one of which is a punch followed by an inside chest block.

Worked on tonfa blocking and striking basics in main class and practiced Fukyugata Ichi with tonfa in ni-kyu class.
Tonfa is still pretty uncomfortable for me. Obviously need to practice more with it for that to improve.

Sensai said that Matsubayashi-Ryu kobudo is focused mainly on bo and sai. There are really only about 3 kata each for tonfa and kama.