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Carys demonstrates to Loren how to put a shoulder lock (called ‘ude garami’) on Jess

We are lucky to train in such a beautiful space. Candles, incense and other luxuries set the mood.

Victoria adopts a strong stance which blocks Loren’s sword attack

Loren puts an elbow bar on Carys after taking her down to the ground

Carys puts a head lock on Victoria during the groundwork kata

We practice a wide variety of grabs and attacks – including hair grabs

Close up of a wrist lock technique called ‘nikkyo’ or ‘kote zume’ (wrist squash)

Carys demonstrates a shoulder lock technique on an unsuspecting work colleague

Carys defends herself against multiple attackers

Loren puts a wrist lock on Carys, using the pressure point behind the elbow and the strength of her leg to make the technique even more effective

This beautiful mandala is painted on the wall of Yin Yoga studio where we train

Loren puts a wrist lock on Carys after taking her to the ground

Loren puts a wrist lock called nikkyo on Carys, after Carys grabs her wrist