Class with Bryce. Stretch and our respective requirements. I used my one-hander tonight for nearly everything. We spent a little extra time on reviewing Kata Ni, and I discussed a little about building on the basics of Akira and Defense cut now, changing them from the 1-2 mentality into just a single movement, i.e. “a modified neck cut” (footwork, timing).

After a break, we started with 50 steel continuous full circle cuts (mine 2H), then several rounds of boffer sword + dagger Active Response Training and Active Response Parry. Moved on to a few rounds of Refined Strikes against the pels to allow a faster pace with light contact, followed by partner Refined Strikes and then the new Refined Strikes with active defensive stance.