I moved up the class by a half hour so we could get out a bit earlier and this was received without complaint. Not that we are a democracy or anything, but since we are a club model I felt that if we had buy in from most of the people it would go well. Last night we had 10 folks so I felt vindicated.
Unfortunately, I was stricken with a horrible case of the nerves. I think it was that I had turned my brain off every since Teacher came back from his last trip. I haven’t participated in hardly any leadership at all since. Not that I was doubting my ability to do the work (maybe I was!), but as soon as we started I was able to get comfortable with the process.
Before Teacher took off he gave me few tips for class last night. I had started a big pad drill for kickers last time so he had me get three people for the kicker which everyone loved.
To continue with the kicking theme I did side kicks, then with some variation, back kicks and finally spinning back kicks.
I’m trying to get everyone to focus on regular sparring/combat strategy. The primary easy technique being obscure the eyes to set up for the kick. Thursday I’ll work on set up a pattern and then break that.
I’ve also broken tradition a bit by having stretching for the last five minutes. I really wanted to do it for me because I don’t get a chance when I get home. This has also been well received.
Next class I’m going to have sparring before the break which is also a break from tradition. I think Teacher does it in the end of class because he wants folks to be tired and have them work on adrenaline management, but the amount of bruises and fat lips has made me worry a bit. I’ll give it a try and see how it goes.
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