Solo training, warmed up a little with some Shotokan kata review, then stretched and reviewed my Silver Chain requirements. Spent some time doing some focus on The Samurai, both two handed and one handed, looking at footwork, distance, and speed. Also briefly looked at Whispering Wind a little, I’ve been noticing an awkward pull on the second cut and I’m trying to find how to improve so I’m not fighting the sword. Finished with 100 Full Circle Cuts.

My petition for Silver Chain training and testing was accepted a few weeks or so ago and my evaluation period official began March 1st. I had sent a draft training contract proposal and at the end of last week I received it back with my testing council’s changes. I’ve arranged to meet with Kaiden The Severer in a couple weeks for a final discussion before the 4/4 start date for the training contract, which will run to 8/1. I have a lot to accomplish over the next several months.