Did a couple of hours of karate with G yesterday and made a start to the new year’s training. Basically we practised our kata and critiqued each other, with emphasis primarily on the enbusen and getting back to the starting point. This is a great method for establishing whether one’s stances are correct.
Being quite tall I’ve often found that my stances are wider than they should be (probably because I’m trying too hard to get my balance). The strange thing is that when G mentioned this, and I reduced the width of my shiko-dachi for example, my stability actually improved.
I will probably be allowed to try for my 2nd Dan in March, so I want to and need to train regularly from now until then. My plan is to do some kata each morning or evening at home on the wooden floor. That way I'll be able to get my physical strength back as well as refresh my techniques. Its amazing just how fast you lose it when you stop training for a bit! I’ve only got 6 weeks to go before the exams...
Its been difficult to make time for posting info here recently too. No internet access worth speaking of at work though its nice having a wireless enabled laptop at home.
