Today learned some good lessons. Seme - controlling opponent. Keep the hilt or blade covering them. Seme from moment you start kata - moving forward from your centre.

Cutting - dont step then cut. Cut as you step, careful of back foot.

Cutting 2. Big strokes, then small strokes as you get more advanced. Big strokes generate power. Put a sock on end of blade so you can see how well  you are projecting the cut. But keep elbows in so no gap. Biceps on chest.

Kesa giri - keep in mind it's a straighter cut rather than an exagerratted diagonal. Point the tip directly up at ceiling before cutting, dont let it wander back behind your head.

NOTO - sensei talked about the danger of 'hooking.' Remember to ACTIVELY push the saya back onto the blade, to avoid this. Sheathe the sword, dont sword the sheath
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Also push out with the palm under index figure

PUSH is key to Iaido.