We began by revising the methods of absorbing the force and moving from the pushing and pulling versions of Katamune Dori (片胸捕 - single lapel capture)
We then worked with the same principles, but applied to Sode-Tori (袖取 - sleeve hold), by subtly manipulating the opponent’s arm into:
Then using the feeling of ‘Ken tai ichi-jō' (拳体一条 - the fist and body are one), we practiced.
Sanshin no Kata (三心の型 – three hearts form)
Thank you - great work from everyone who attended.