Training Day 14

“When angry, count ten before you speak; if very angry, a hundred.” – Thomas Jefferson

“Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind.” – John F. Kennedy

“I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.” - Abraham Lincoln

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” – Buddha

“Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.” – Martin Luther

“War is the greatest plague that can affect humanity; it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable to it.” – Martin Luther

“Though the bamboo forest is dense, water flows through it freely.” – Zen proverb

"Now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself among deep mountains and hidden valleys to restore your link to the source of life.
Breathe in and let yourself soar to the ends of the universe;
Breathe out and bring the cosmos back inside.
Next, breathe up all fecundity and vibrancy of the earth.
Finally, blend the breath of heaven and the breath of earth with your own, becoming the Breath of Life itself." - O'Sensei

“A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” – Francis Bacon

“When the pupil is ready to learn, a teacher will appear.” – Zen proverb

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly. ” – Buddha

"Th0ugh I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.
Your Rod and your Staff, Thy comfort me... - King David

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Justin and Amber trained in all training sessions. 4:40pm - 8:15pm. There was two 3rd kyu tests today, Jeff and Dan. The advance class was cut short as it didnt start till around 8:15pm or so. Training ended at 8:30pm. Congratulations to Dan and Jeff.

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Things we are working on:

Japanese 1-10
1) ichi
2) ni
3) san
4) shi
5) go
6) roku
7) shichi
8) hachi
9) ku
10) ju

Japanese body parts:
1) te - hand
2) kata - shoulder
3) men - face
4) mune - chest
5) hiji - elbow
6) kubi - neck

To know for 6th kyu test:

Basics

1. Seiza
2. Forward Posture
3. Unbendable Arm (AAA)
4. Rolls
   1. Mae Ukemi - Forward rolls from kneeling and standing
   2. Koho Tento Undo - Rolling backward and forward from kneeling and standing
   3. Ushiro Ukemi - Tumbling backward completely from kneeling and standing
   4. Mae Ukemi Breakfall
   5. Ushiro Ukemi Breakfall
5. Empty Hand Strikes - Shomenuchi, Yokomenuchi and Munetsuki
6. Funakogi Undo - Rowing exercies
7. Shomenuchi Ikkyo Undo - Raising and lowering arms as if cutting with a sword

Techniques

1. Katatekosatori Ikkyo - Cross-hand wrist grab - First Technique and pin
2. Katatori Nikkyo - Lapel grab - Second Technique and pin
3. Katatekosatori Kotegaeshi - Cross-hand wrist grab/wrist turning throw with pin
4. Katatekosatori Kokyunage - Timing throws
   Includes cross-hand wrist grab/timing throw controlling the head
5. Shomenuchi Kokyunage
6. Katatetori Shihonage - Aihamni and Gyaku hamni
7. Shomenuchi Iriminage
8. Kokyudosa - kneeling or standing