shizankai

Cutting practice this morning in Akabane. Tried a couple of double-roll cuts -- not bad but not exactly inspirational. Did a few zagi-nukiuchi with no problem, including yu a couple of times. But Naganuma-sensei wasn't thrilled with my form and told me I get worse every time he sees me, because I must be practicing without thinking enough. He told me to THINK about what I'm doing, how I'm cutting, how I'm using my arms and hips, and he'll see if I've made any progress next month.