Thursday Systema
I know, got to take it easy – but…
Started with avoiding slow grabs or strikes, using the feet to get out, moving, moving. Then the same but just using the body only. Then both. Then blending – completely absorbing the strike. Became a kind of freestyle sticky hands/push hands/flowing sort of a drill., just excellent. Next progression was eyes closed for the defender. This was an amazing drill, became completely tactile and intuitive.
Then (open eyes) added a gift, then added a jam. Very good work.
Some pushups (not for me), situps, squats.
Finished with conditioning to the body ( I love this) and then heavy hand strike practise which has the added benefit of conditioning. Ugh. Another excellent session.
Now at home doing a little light Intuflow to music with hot wheatbag on the injured shoulder, as per the physio’s advice.
conditioning –love it.
Dog Brothers saying: “High Consciousness through harder contact.”
Aha – took me a while to figure out the Dog Brothers reference – very nice! Another little vein to mine.