Training Journal

A journal of my martial arts training

Class with Jesse, Chris, Miriam, and Ben. Stretch and requirements. I paired Ben and Miriam, then reviewed Chris while Jesse worked solo. I then worked with Jesse, going through 1-handed basics and 1 handed variations for a couple moves (Thorn, Tradition). I checked in with Miriam and Ben, they were struggling with The Tradition some, so we discussed some, then I called the class together and we all further reviewed The Tradition together. After the break, we did 100 full circle cuts (Jesse and I steel, me 1-handed), then a few rounds of Refined Strikes (used a pel for the one unmatched pairing). We then moved into Add-On, with me pairing with Jesse by way of demonstration, then splitting into two circles so the other three could rotate through facing Jesse or I. Finally, I finished with Solo Sword Dance, first performing with my 2-handed steel to Apoptygma Berzerk – Unicorn, and then Jesse did 2-handed steel to Aviators – Red Water Dreams.