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Garrett Baxter sensei assisted by Bradlee Clarkson (Bradford Tomiki Aikido) - freeplay development instruction
Garrett sensei gave a comprehensive run through of the four sections of the Koryu-Dai-Go over the two days. Garrett also gave valuable instruction on freeplay development methods and concepts for randori practice in the last session of Sunday, with an emphasis of flowing smoothly from one technique to another, follow-up and allowing partners to explore windows of opportunity while playing.
Alan sensei delivered two hugely engaging sessions on personal protection, focussing on awareness, distancing, personal space, the reality of physical conflict outside of the dojo, with some practical strategies for staying safer in adverse situations. These sessions were hugely insightful and informative and provided a reality check for all of us.
Keith McClean sensei assisted by Darragh Conroy (Dublin Tomiki Aikido)Sharing valuable insights and personal experience from competing at World, European and UK National level, Keith sensei delivering a valuable session on Embu Development for competitors. Keith sensei also provided very detailed instruction over the two days of the Koryu-Dai-San weapon sections;- Tachi-dori (Section D - Standing Techniques, hand against sword ), Jo-no-bu Jo-dori (Section E - Standing Techniques, hand against Jo) and Jo-no-bu Jo-no-tsukai-kata (Section F - Standing Techniques, Jo against hand), which are a requirement for 3rd Dan examination (BAA).
Attendees testing reaction speed at close distance as part of a exercise in the the first half of a very eye-opening and informative personal protection short seminar presented by Alan MacQuarrie 5th dan at Rising Dawn 2023.
