Good Training

I've had some good training this week.

Saturday was Jo. I went through all the sword side of the kata, picked up heaps of fine points which I've now forgotten. I shouldn't say that. I do remember some.

Footwork is so important in this. What's fascinating is that it is so simple but feels so hard to do. Just stand naturally is what they teach, but I always have this inclination to move into other positions. These are bad habits from other styles that teach you to move like a robot. I just need to relax, let it happen.

Tonight was kenjutsu, heaps of kata work. I had a good night tonight and got a few questions answered. I feel like I've walked away with a little bit of knowledge. I'll work on it in the backyard.