The sound of cogs and spindles

Just had really good ninja training- John (our teacher) decided to demonstrate the most extensive and convoluted series of arm and wrist locks I've ever witnessed on me switching from lock to lock (and even switching hands a couple of times) all the while keeping me just on the edge of my balance. It was pretty impressive.

We finished the lesson working on basic swordsmanship as well, going through the various draws, and chiburi ( the final spin or shake of the sword that you use to clean it before sheathing ) and how they work. It reminded me I should probably be looking at getting my own katana at some point.

We're the good sort of ninjas, by the way, not the other sort...