Training
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008Last weekend I attended a seminar with Shidoshi Tom Hilliard of the Cleveland Bujinkan dojo (where I train). The seminar was in Strongsville, Ohio at the The Ichinen dojo. Ichinen dojo hosted Shihan Jeff Ochester of the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo, Dayton, Ohio.
Though this seminar was geard to advanced ranks, I was able to work with some green belts and pick up some very helpful training. I have learned that although many of the special seminars are set primarily for advanced training, I am still able to glean experience and pick up something relevant to my beginning level at every event. I so much appreciate the advanced students and teachers who are willing to take the time to work with me. I know it takes patience to work with new inexperienced students.
Today I trained outdoors with Tom Hilliard. It was very cold (30 degrees) and I about froze my toes. I learned and practiced a lot of basic techniques and body movement. The ice was hard to land on, even though it was mostly just frozen grass. It was a good two hour training session. I am looking forward to weapons tomorrow evening.
