We warmed up with 初心五型 shoshin gokei and 五行の型 gogyō no kata. I began class with a continuation of our study of 破術九法 hajutsu kyūhō with 体解 taihodoki. The first lesson for beginners with taihodoki is to assess the threat. Is the attacker trying to tackle, lift, or pile drive you into the pavement? Or…
