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Practical Self-Defense
Traditional Form
Techniques {1 Stripe} Basics {1 Stripe}
9: The Bridge
1: Inward
2: Outward
Short 1 4: Downward
5: Extended Outward
Need to know:
Strikes:
Verbal Respect
5th through 10th degree black belts shall be addressed as Shihan
2nd through 4th degree black belts shall be addressed as Sensei
Brown belts & 1st degree black belts shall be addressed as Sempai
Personal Hygiene
Wash your GI and workout clothes after every class
Shower before and after class
Brush teeth and wear deodorant before class
Keep finger and toe nails trimmed
Practice good hygiene every day, in and out of the dojo!
Bowing
Bow upon entering the training area (the dojo) then bow to the instructor
and any visiting black belts.
Bow facing training area when leaving
Bow before and after work with partner
Bowing is a way of showing respect for your partner and your dojo
Be
Patient
Kind and Understanding
Truthful
Supportive
Confident
Trustworthy
Respectful
Forgiving
Brave
Do Not Be
Jealous
A bragger
Arrogant
Rude
Hateful
Deceitful
Disrespectful
Vengeful
Terms you should know
Block: Defensive maneuver of force meeting force
GI: Uniform
Kiai: Spirit yell used to scare your opponent, get air out of your
lungs and bring forth inner strength
1) Inward Defense:
Defend against a front right step-through punch.
Step forward with your right foot into a right neutral bow while executing a
right inward block (left hand up by face). Execute a right inside hand
sword-chop to the attackers right clavicle (collar bone). Draw your right
foot towards your left into a cat stance, gaining distance from your
attacker. Your right foot now comes into a crane stance. Finish by
executing a right front snap-kick to the attackers groin. Cross over step
out.
2) Outward Defense:
Defend against a front left step-through roundhouse punch.
Step forward with your right foot into a right neutral bow while
simultaneously executing a right outward block (left hand up by face).
Execute a right asp-hand strike across the nose followed by a right inside
hand sword-chop to the clavicle (collar bone). Draw your right foot back
into a cat stance gaining distance from your attacker. Your right foot now
comes into a crane stance. Finish by executing a right front snap-kick to
the attackers groin. Cross over step out.
5) Kimono Grab:
Defend against a front two-hand lapel grab and push.
Step back with your left foot into a right forward bow. Grab attackers left
wrist with your left hand, pinning both of their arms. Pivot into a right
neutral bow while executing a right upward block under your attackers
arms at the elbows. Then quickly execute a right inward block down on
top of your attackers arms, knocking their arms off you. Follow with a
right inside hand sword-chop to their clavicle (collar bone). Right step-
drag, right horizontal elbow and left palm heel smash to their temple.
Pivot to a reverse bow while executing a right hammer fist to the groin.
Finish with a right rear thrust kick their body, pushing your opponent
away. Cross over step out.
6) Striking Asp A/B/C
Defend against front two-handed lapel grab and pull in.
A: Step Forward with your right foot into a right neutral bow. Grab your
attackers left wrist with your left-hand pinning both of their arms to your
chest. Using marriage of gravity as you step in, execute a right asp-hand
strike to your opponents solar plexus. Then with your right hand execute
an asp-hand strike across their nose. Finish with a right inside hand
sword-chop to their clavicle (collar bone). Sweeping their hands down.
Cross over and step out.
B: Step forward with your right foot into a right neutral bow. Grab your
opponents left wrist with your left hand, pinning both of their arms to your
chest. Using marriage of gravity while you step in, simultaneously
execute a right asp-hand strike to your opponents solar plexus. Your
right hand then reaches behind your opponents neck pulling them down
and causing them to bend over. Finish with a strong right thrusting-chop
to the back of the neck. Cross over and step out.
C: Step Forward with your right foot into a right forward bow. Grab your
opponents left wrist with your left-hand pinning both of their arms to your
chest. Using marriage of gravity as you step in simultaneously execute a
right ridge-hand strike to their groin. Sweeping their hands down. Cross
over and step out.
7) The Dancer:
Defending against a two-handed choke from behind.
With your left hand, check over your right shoulder as you step with your
right foot behind your left into a left twist stance. Execute a right hammer-
fist strike to the groin. As you twist out using torque, pivot into a close-
kneel stance while executing a left ridge-hand again to the groin of your
opponent. Cross over and step out.
The next great transition took place about 1206 1333 with the
monk Chueh Yuan redefining the system to 72-hand form. Pai
Yu Feng and Li Cheng, students of Shuen Yuan along with the
studies of Tamo, formed the basis of todays Shaolin style of
Kung Fu. The essences of the animals were used to teach this
principle. They were the tiger, leopard, asp (snake), crane and
the dragon.
own safety.
The Tiger represents the training of the bones and upper body
tension.
Crane
The Crane is considered a
characteristics are
fluidity.
combat.
when fighting. The Dragon can throw off its opponents while
remaining focused.
swift kicks and many hand techniques. This style develops self-
form. It is the goal of the martial artist to reach the way of the