There’s lots to think about, and my freewriting in my little kendo journal has prepared me to think about what I need to improve.

Two key directions: back and left side. Hip engagement, left foot weight, straight knee, lifting with scapular muscles not arms, and only using the hands for tenouchi. I’m doing better for prelaxation, but after the strike is the awful part.

So the brief plan is: suburi, matawari, and probably some zazen.

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