In the first half of 2019 we have done a considerable amount of mat training while still at the Shirley hall, and a lot of matching Grass sessions since we have been back at the Sanderstead hall.
The main list hasn't changed, though we have cycled most of it. The main focus has been the development of the NINPO, which can be seen on the updated board, with notes on everything we do including the schools, having an update to the notes on their respective threads
This has been around further exploring the KOTO and GYOKKO Ryu with their respective arts of KOPPO and KOSHI Jutsu
Though too numerous to list in depth here, they can be seen on the Ninpo board . Here is the breakdown
GYOKKO RYU:
Sanshin Kata
KIhon Happo
Jo Ryaku Unarmed Taijutsu
Chu Ryaku Unarmed MUTODORI against Knife or Kodachi
Ge Ryaku MUTODORI against Katana
KOTO RYU:
Kurai Dori
JODEN
CHUDEN
OKUDEN
Hekito MUTODORI
The interesting thing about KOTO Ryu is that the more advanced the level, the more simple and basic the technique seems to be. These are, in fact, advanced concepts for Interception, taking the initiative, and intercepting the intent.
We balance the practice with KARATE and KEMPO in class, and on the grass we go right to the ground.
