Lesson: Attacking Men During Opponent's Seme

A few practices ago, Yuji Sensei taught me (and few others) one technique.

While the opponent Seme* in, attack the opponent's Men right away.

In attacking that Men, you should raise your shinai up just a little so that you can avoid the opponent's shinai.

(Meaning, when the opponent Seme in, his shinai is already in the center coming in at you. So, you raise your shinai up w/ firm center so that your shinai takes the center and hits the Men)

I tried this technique with a couple of kenshi after learning it. It was definitely a good technique. I just had difficult time getting used to attacking the opponent while he Seme in (which is very slight moment).

*Seme: Please see the next posting for the definition.