Training this evening was given across to a review of elements of the basic syllabus with emphasis given to falls and the two basic throws, the hip throw and leg sweep.
The evening went well enough with everyone getting stuck into the warm up and games at the beginning. We have been making a bit of a study of moving more on the balls of our feet than the modern heel toe movement; this is intended to help us as we work our way through the specific 1360 costumed fighting as they do not have rivets on their feet. Although research is being conducted by group members into the alternatives worn by soldiers during our chosen period, from bare feet to twine ropes wound round the feet.
During the break we reviewed the coming shows and gave an update for the coming year, which promises to be very interesting and quite diverse for us.
The second session saw us concentrate upon how to fall when thrown to the floor and how the attacker properly lowers the opponent to the ground rather than flinging them over and hoping for the best.
An explaination was given of the basi compentency standard we are hoping to set and evaluate members upon once a year, allowing infrequent members to be more able to participate in events and training without cause for concern over their abilities.
Afterwards we all headed out for coffee and a bite to eat.