Last weekend

Yokomen uchi techniques at Meiryukan Nagareyama on Saturday the 23rd.

yokomen uchi hijishime ni  - Don`t pull the arm around during the pivot. Keep your weight forward and add pressure with correct posture.

yokomen uchi kotegaeshi ni - Strong strikes and proper blocks. Big pivots and correct ukemi.

Nikajo at Sunday`s Aikido Meiryukan Kazo.

katate aya mochi nikajo osae ichi - Break balance, keep connection, and take your partner`s centre.

suwariwaza katate aya mochi nikajo osae ni - Hips down, proper distance, and don`t step before pivots.

We finished with some ikkajonage using the jo. Nice ukemi practice for the beginners.