Kata mochi in Omiya

Finding the connection this morning at Meiryukan Omiya.

We worked on shoulder grasp techniques. kata mochi nikajo osae 1, 2 (standing and seated), kata mochi sokumen iriminage 1

Having our hands free to use, it is hard to fight the temptation and focus on using the part being grabbed. I find shoulder grasp and chest grasp great for discovering proper distance and body use (knees, hips, feet).