Tonight it was grading for James and Charlie, they went for their orange belt. At the end of the session, Steve was proud to announce that they had passed. Many congratulations to the boys for all their hard work and dedication paying off. So as Steve was assessing, we had Nigel take the class.
FOOTWORK
Male and female patterns plus the diamond, in both directions.
3 JAB DEFENCES
1: Shoulder roll, ABC (Attack by combination)
2: Split attack, ABC
3: Uppercut, ABC
LOCK HUNTING OUT OF STRIKING
1: Elbow destruction, hammer in, lock flow number 1
2: Cut punch, rotate the arm for lock flow number 2.
At all times in the above 2 parts of the class, Nigel was emphatic in his expectations of keeping you tight to his body and whatever 'gifts' he gives you (such as a punch). Allow no gaps and always keep the head protected. These will only work after strikes, simply looking for them in the fashion of Aikido is not practical. Whilst Aikido locks are most effective, they are from pre-determined attacks where no other strikes are being throw. These controls are used as an add on after strikes when hopefully the head is ringing from a strike or two.
LOCKFLOW
We did 1-8 both left and right. Below are my words that help me to remember at are probably not that accurate at my current level. To be reviewed in the future.
5: slap in inner elbow, rotate the palm towards him, isolate his elbow under your armpit
6: bring it to horizontal, your elbow under his side ribs
7: nikkyo
8: step on the foot, arm under for thumb joystick control
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