Training Diary (12 Apr 06)

Present: Mike, Marc, Herb, moi.

Did some randori — Mike pointed out that my sasae-tsurikomi-ashi would be much more effective if I came in deep, then pulled and blocked, rather than trying it at arms' length. Makes sense.

Did kata (as uke) with Herb. Things to remember:

• Don't let feet cross on ippon-seoi-nage breakfall. My knee's still hurting as I write this the morning after.
• Stiffen, keep legs together, and place back hand on belt (don't grab) for kata-guruma.
• On uchi-mata, don't rush it; let him pull, then go with it.