We reviewed standing iai one, two and three today to warm up, then did some work with the cutting pattern. As we worked through the cutting pattern, I made some refinements to the footwork, using a cross-step advance for the wrist and waist attacks (advance in kneeling stance for the second waist cut). This makes the attacks more agressive and helps work on combat movement.
I also brought in some padded practice weapons today, though we did not use them this time. We will likely begin using them as a precursor to shanai sparring, allowing us to spar more heavily while we obtain more protective gear.

(no class last week due to holidays)