January 21 2009_Wednesday 7:00

Kangeiko Day 3: Nikajo

Nikajo Practice

Technique:
Katate Mochi Nikajo Osae-1
Suwariwaza Katate Mochi Nikajo Osae-2

Suwariwaza Shomen Uchi Nikajo Osae-1
Shomen Uchi Nikajo Osae-2

Yokomen Uchi Nikajo Nage

Note:
Class of 9, with 2 Senseis.

The very first time (officially) to teach (having Senseis on the mat).

I was so freaked...when teachers are not there, I do it without any choice as one of students who leads the class. It felt totally different to see the class "to teach". As my voice got weaker as my doubt got stronger towards my explanation/understanding/even memory...I often found myself touching hands or hair, it was totally coming from the nervousness.

I woke up many times in the middle of the night, I was basically tired when I got to the mat, and I was so exhausted when the class was over.

Yet, the main goal for me today was to lead the techniques without any pair left behind by the numbers. We were only able to do 3 times in a raw once...still there was one successful time, it counts : )

Teachers' gave me feedback, not to touch hands, speak clear and loud, and set how the class to go before the class.