I agree with Peter Rehse.
When I joined the Aikikai dojo just down the street, I was able to take advantage of some extra training with one of the higher ranked kyu students. This allowed us both to work on any basics I had trouble with, and for me to show him some Tomiki stuff - such as how to deal with knife attacks. We both benefited from this.
Sadly, I've been off ill for some time now, but I was shown some basic bokken cuts I could practice in my flat. Right now, my main priority is to get well, so I can return to the dojo.
Iain.
