Post-Practice Post

So, just to follow up on a few things.

New person at practice was vexingly good from the get-go. Her instincts are good, so if she stays around, the thing to do will be to make sure to accentuate her correct instincts, rather than try to replace them completely.

The "deep, strong atajo" thing seemed like it... sort of worked? I think I need to work on my stepping patterns, there. It also feels like something wrong there. Like, when I push down with a strong atajo, my opponents tend to want to keep disengaging under, even though they totally don't have a line there. So when I attempt to perform a weak attack above their hilt afterwards, I stop blocking their blade. It doesn't get me stabbed, because tempo, but it still feels awkward.

Also, the switch from a "deep, strong atajo" to a thrust feels super awkward.

Also, "flowing" from position to position seemed to work better than committing to quick motions. It was interesting.

I had more words, but they're gone now. OH WELL.