Worked multiple attacker techniques. First one was wih two attackers coming at you from each side. Both Shomenuchi atacks. One counter is Shomenuchi Kotagaeshi and the second attacked was countered with Shomenati (blending the attacking hand while extending your outer arm as an "unbendable" arm along their throat (can be an atemi) and past their chin to the face causing them to fall back.
Second attack was with three people. This was a bit mroe difficult. I rtied engaging at all three attackers in different orders to see which ended up being the most comfortable. Attackign the first one to the left was the more natural method of defense for me. The right was the second most natural and the second best choice for me. The one i nthe middle I tried countering with a Shomenate but it did not work out too well the first time as I was too slow to engage the Uke. Ultimately, the objective was to counter one with Kotagaeshi, Sankyo and Shomenate.
The last technique was with two people holding on. First from a stationary position. You need ot feel for where their energy is going and find the weak seam in it to push your center against and twist them out of the grip and their balance. After breaking one persons grip, a Tenkan or turn towards your center could break their grip or help place them into a multitude of different grips.
Last up was a freestyle self-defense. Sensei called out several attacks and we reversed with whatever came naturally to us. I enjoy this one a lot because rather than thinking "I have to counter this with that" you do what comes natural and can judge a bit more accurately on how you are coming along. Great class today as usual!!
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