The focus was and has been teachings from Shiraishi-sensi. He's got a simple rule when it comes to taijutsu: footwork first, then spine work, then hand work. Another rule is to take 'baby' steps. And another more general training rule is to give yourself options and mobility. With those in mind here are the techniques we attempted.
Uke: Double lapel grab.
Tori: Shizen no kamae. Raise both hands up to meet uke's as you shift your weight back to one side. Step back into ichimonji on the other side as you raise your outside elbow applying an armbar. That same arm should be able to grab uke's opposite wrist. If not hang on with the other hand. The uke's hands should be in front of you still. Shift into the uke and with the free/rear hand lightly grab the shoulder. Move your rear foot back slightly to create an open space. Drop down to the knee closest to the uke and pull them into that open space.
Uke: Kumiuchi.
Tori: Kumiuchi. With your weight on your rear foot place your front foot in line with your rear. Shift your weight onto your front foot as you drive your elbow into the base of the uke's sternum. Extend your hand into uke's face as you blade yourself as if doing some sanshin. With your rear hand hold onto uke's wrist as you bring your rear foot forward and place it to the outside of the uke's foot. Give yourself some space with that foot placement because you'll be dropping down to that knee. Rotate to drop down to that knee. The rotation should apply an armbar with your shoulder. Pull the uke's wrist/hand to the inside of your hip. The knee/leg you drop down to could lock the uke's knee.
Uke: Kumiuchi.
Tori: Kumichi. Take a small step towards uke with your rear foot. Place the same side hand onto uke's shoulder. This provides cover. Fudo ken uke's face in an upward motion. With the same side foot lightly kick uke's knee. Place that foot down in the space between uke's feet. Fudo ken again to uke's face with the same hand. Follow through with an elbow strike. With your rear leg create an opening for the uke to fall into. After the elbow strike "punch" straight to the ground bringing uke into that space. That one, two, three combo should be a smooth continuous flow.
Uke: Kumiuchi.
Tori: Kumiuchi. With the rear hand raise the uke's elbow slightly. Do this by keeping your elbows in and turing your spine in that direction. Bring your other hand over and hold the uke's forearm/wrist. Keep your elbow raised. Shift forward and reach over your arm to lightly grab the uke's nearest shoulder. Rotate your spine towards uke as you urate shuto the neck. Bring that hand under your arm holding the shoulder and grab the back of the arm. Create and opening with your rear leg. Drop to the knee closest to the uke pulling the uke into that space.
Uke: Seiza no kamae.
Tori: Fudoza no kamae. Uke lunges for a lapel grab or tsuki. Rock back receiving with the same side hand. Your feet should unfold so that the same side foot is on top. Use the bottom foot to keep them at bay and use the top to move the knee off the line of attack just enough to expose the armpit. Sokuyaku keri right into the armpit. Use your foot or knee to apply an armbar to lay the uke onto their stomach. Do as you please from there.
Clearly there is a theme here. Create spaces that you pull the uke into. This is done by following the three rules and taking baby steps. Or not.
Gambatte.
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