This week was about footwork. We attempted an exercise that is a modification of one in Blackwell that is intended to work the "Mind's Eye". Pylons were placed at 6' intervals, and we had to advance in a slolom movement, thrusting at the centerline on each Pylon.
The movements required us to incorporate both a crossover, and side-style of foreward movement that allowed us to smulate a weaving advance on an opponent. The culmination was doing it BACKWARDS! An Attack in retreat. Needless to say, we DID IT!. Not easy, and something to practice.
A highlight was a visit by Master Gallo, who observed our Round Robin activity, and lent us some knowledge on 'creating a void' for our opponents to fall into, rather than attempting a throw. (More below)
And finally an apology to Squire Kyu, I ONCE AGAIN mispelled his name. Its Nakama, not nakamura.
Work on our treatise progresses, stay tuned.
Master Osso has once gain also lent us is insight on our efforts...read below.
The NYC Medievel Faire was AMAZING. Squire Dante has a story to tell for the next session, and we may be visited by sword enthusiasts from the SCA.
A reminder that our recruiting drive is in full swing. Sign up a friend and save $5 a session.
A-Lei!
Lou Gasco
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