This is a neat way to play with maki-otoshi. This reinforces the curling action and is an easy way to work on spacing with your partner. However, this method of maki-otoshi does not teach you how to intercept a moving … Read More
All three of the trap blocks (Kuri-Tsuke, Kuri-Hanashi & Tai-Atari) all begin the same way: an attempt to execute Kuri-Tsuke. It is because of uke’s response that the second & third trap blocks happen. Tori’s actions always begin the same … Read More
This time we’re looking at gyakute-tsuki. The element to focus on is between the thrust and the strike. 1. Begin in normal honte-no-kamae posture. 2. Pushing with the bottom (in this case, left) hand, raise the stick over your head. … Read More
Kyle Sloan This week I wanted to look at rolling backward. One of my fellow students asked me how I go about doing it, and thought I’d share. There are two things I want to note. First, I am using … Read More