Today's class began with some basics drilling; striking, blocking and moving on to the Kosshi Kihon Sanpo from the Kihon Happo without partners, to focus on correct structure and angling. We then worked on a full lower body stretching workout.

The second half of the class was spent practicing Ichigeki 一撃 (single strike) from the Ge Ryaku no Maki 下略之巻 (lower level strategy scroll) of the Gyokko Ryu, with a large emphasis on distancing and the critical timing required for this mutodori waza. We finished up with some Bujinkan Battojutsu, drawing and cutting.