After last night's excess alcohol consumption, I didn't make it the first class at 8:45. I did make myself do the wash so that I have a clean gi for the rest of the seminar.
The first class was taught by Ikeda Sensei. We worked more on establishing a connection with uke as he kept emphasis that you need to establish unity with uke before performing the techniques. If you are stronger than uke, one can cheat your way through various techniques but there is always someone stronger, someone you can stop the techique.
I took a long nap before returning for Tissier Sensei's class. Right now my brain still hurts and I don't remember the specifics of the techniques but we continued breaking down the techniques into major points and I noticed how important it is to hit each point and concentrate on moving from point to major point through-out the techniques.
The final class I attended today was Doran Sensei's class. We spent the class working on various techiques from morotori. One woman I practiced with really helped me find the right position and connection to do an ikkyo. Good stuff. I am now leaving for a dinner at Todai. I have to pack when I get back as I need to check-out when I leave in the morning.
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