by Scott Hamilton | Jun 11, 2021
Kōryaku (掬掠) “Scoop Up and Throw Over” Tori begins in hidari Ichimonji no kamae. Uke is in Daijodan no kamae. The uke cuts down. Pivot on your left foot counterclockwise 90 degrees, covering the uke hands with you left. Twist your hips counterclockwise and reach with... by Scott Hamilton | Jun 11, 2021
Iaifū (意合封) “Draw Sealing” The tori is hidari Ichimonji no kamae. Uke is in Bobi no kamae with katana. The uke performs drawing cut to do. Leap back to avoid, maintaining kamae. The uke raises the katana to daijodan. Step in deep with your right foot and left fist... by Scott Hamilton | Jun 11, 2021
Chingan (沈雁) “Wild Goose” Tori begins in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke is in Chudan no kamae. Move to Han no Hanitsu no Kamae; your body is square, with the heel of your left foot in alingment with the toes of your right, resembling a runners stance. The fingers of the...