[imnaone]

not been posting, but have been reading.

i made myself a short shinai, and have been practising while kneeling. i am left handed and have found that my left hand is way stronger than my right, so am pulling left, and that this gets worse when i am tense.

also i am not making big enough steps so my arms are 'waggling' to try and cover the distance that my feet should have done.

so i have been trying to relax and visualise a better straighter, smoother cut. and also to practise making proper sized steps. Keiko tonight so we will see if it has made any difference!