I led class tonight. There were three others; Sean, Ricky, and Ashley. We warmed up and bowed in, then did kihon, including going through the uke sets a second time stepping backwards. We then worked on Taikyoku Shodan and Heian Shodan, including using proper timing and focus. I followed this with bunkai (interpretation/application) for Taikyoku Shodan. For the last twenty five minutes of class, we did ippon and sanbon kumite, chudan level, rotating so that everyone had a chance to face each other student, finishing with a demonstration by Sean and myself to give Ricky and Ashley and idea of the intensity level and focus they should be striving for. With a short cool-down stretch and bowing out, we ended class.

I was pleased that I remembered to include bunkai. The last time I had a chance to lead, I forgot I wanted to do that. Next time I have the chance, I want to have the class analyze one of the Heian katas (nidan or higher), or a portion of one.