Tuesday, April 29, 2008

The Gates

When on gate closes another opens.


Koyshi Dave Joslin talked about creating openings this evening. What is open now will be closed down by the time you get there so plan on going somewhere else. One must commit to an attack before uki will commit to the defense then you may choose a different target.


Most people, non-skilled fighters, block and guard with one hand only. Very easy to get them to commit and leave an opening.


There are three gates to the body; jodan, chudan, gedan. You can keep one or maybe two covered (closed) but it is unlikely that all three will be closed all the time. There is always a target of opportunity. Ryuko


He started the lesson with a demonstration of Kiai Dori.

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