Sankyu

As November drew to a close, DH and I were tested for and received our brown belts (sankyu) in Judo. The test was the first time for us to perform the first 3 series in the Nage No Kata judo forms. It was an interesting experience, to say the very least.

The full Nage No Kata consists of 5 sets of 3 throws each. And you execute each 3 throws on both your right and left sides. For our Sankyu exam, we had to perform the first 3 sets of throws: Te Waza (hand techniques), Koshi Waza (hip techniques), and Ashi Waza (foot techniques).

To celebrate DH's success, I threw this together for him.



DH and I both want to send out a hearty THANK YOU to our lovable uke, AJ. AJ took 36 falls for the 2 of us combined. And as you can see from the shot above, some of those falls were from a pretty good height. *shudder* You're a good friend and training partner, AJ. WE OWE YOU!