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
All photos ©Carys Lloyd, 2018
