http://youtu.be/LLTJ4h-J_WI
Like the ‘Jab’ or ‘The Backhand Knifehand Thrust’, this is an easy strike to make and an easy one to use
I primarily use it with a block to the body making what could be loosely called a rolling body block with counter’.
I keep the core firm, knees bent and weight on the balls of the feet.
As I show; one arm blocks and the other flicks out this counter. In the video I am blocking with my rear arm and countering with my lead.
It looks like nothing until it lands.
Without prejudice
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The Overhand Forefist Thrust
http://youtu.be/Y89Y4jwDYXg
This is another long powerful swing that should be prefaced with a quick block or jab first.
I simply raise my fist up by my rear as I wind up to make this a strong blow.
Again, done as an initial move, it is just too easy to counter.
Without prejudice
This is another long powerful swing that should be prefaced with a quick block or jab first.
I simply raise my fist up by my rear as I wind up to make this a strong blow.
Again, done as an initial move, it is just too easy to counter.
Without prejudice
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
The Forehand Swinging Ridgehand
http://youtu.be/JZ2vfXmRDJI
This is a long powerful swing that should be prefaced with a quick block or jab first.
Forming the hand correctly and bending the arm slightly (therefore putting the bicep into it) are absolutely essential to making this a strong blow.
Done as an initial move, it is just too easy to counter.
Without prejudice
This is a long powerful swing that should be prefaced with a quick block or jab first.
Forming the hand correctly and bending the arm slightly (therefore putting the bicep into it) are absolutely essential to making this a strong blow.
Done as an initial move, it is just too easy to counter.
Without prejudice
Monday, October 28, 2013
The Backhand Knifehand Thrust
http://youtu.be/w-TZWjqHFfE
Like the ‘Jab’, this is an easy strike to make and an easy one to use.
I keep the core firm, knees bent and weight on the balls of the feet.
I flick this move out with my lead arm right after my block (with the same arm).
It looks like nothing until it lands.
(As I show, it can also be used with the rear arm too.)
Without prejudice
Like the ‘Jab’, this is an easy strike to make and an easy one to use.
I keep the core firm, knees bent and weight on the balls of the feet.
I flick this move out with my lead arm right after my block (with the same arm).
It looks like nothing until it lands.
(As I show, it can also be used with the rear arm too.)
Without prejudice
Sunday, October 27, 2013
The Jab
http://youtu.be/bwE50hG4gr0
The Lead Forefist Thrust (hereafter known as the ‘Jab’) is an easy punch to make and an easy one to use.
The challenge is to practice it often enough both by itself and in combination with other moves that it becomes a reflex move when under pressure.
Without prejudice
The Lead Forefist Thrust (hereafter known as the ‘Jab’) is an easy punch to make and an easy one to use.
The challenge is to practice it often enough both by itself and in combination with other moves that it becomes a reflex move when under pressure.
Without prejudice
Friday, October 25, 2013
Shift Forward Rear Foot Block
*WARNING: All groin defenses are dangerous and care should be taken when practicing with a partner.
It is all too easy to damage without meaning to. This applies to both parties. Start slow and make sure you are under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
Remember, this groin defense only works when it is a reflex move and that only happens with a lot of practice (read thousands of times solo and thousands more with a partner).
This is a high risk defense for two reasons; I am moving forward into the kick and my blocking leg is moving in the same upward direction as the attacking kick .
http://youtu.be/vMGg1xvzSKk
The Shift Forward Rear Foot Block is done from a Forward Bow with the inside edge of the heel. I simply shift forward and lift and drive my rear leg into the incoming kick.
If I am on time, I slam into the top of his ankle stopping his kick and likely damaging his leg.
If I am too early, my leg jams his kick but no damage occurs
If I am too late I moving into his kick and my blocking leg now becomes a guide and actually can assist his kick.
This is simple and easy in theory but be advised, this defense requires a lot of practice or it will be too late against a determined adversary.
All that being said, this advanced block (when executed correctly), is a quick, powerful and very effective defense that can leave the defender in a perfect position to counter attack.
Without prejudice
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Shift Away Lead Leg Block
*WARNING: All groin defenses are dangerous and care should be taken when practicing with a partner.
It is all too easy to damage without meaning to. This applies to both parties. Start slow and make sure you are under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
Remember, this groin defense only works when it is a reflex move and that only happens with a lot of practice (read thousands of times solo and thousands more with a partner).
Like yesterday’s defense, this is also a high risk defense. Because I am moving back, there is a tendency to think I am safe when in fact I may still be in range. Also, this block can be slower than intended because I am using my legs to first shift back then left to block.
http://youtu.be/kICVJfdpk7w
The Shift Away Lead Leg Block is done from a Forward Bow. I simply withdraw back to a front Cat Stance then lift my lead leg to block the incoming kick.
If I am on time, I will be out of his range (only slightly) and I can use the inside of my lower leg to move his kick aside.
If I am too early, my leg will simply get in the way and the attacker will kick into the outside of my leg (which is now in the way of his kick).
If I am too late, it is likely I will be kicked in the groin ( a not fun proposition under any conditions).
This is simple and easy in theory but be advised, this defense requires a lot of practice or it will be too late against a determined adversary.
All that being said, this advanced block (when executed correctly), is a quick, powerful and very effective defense that can leave the defender in a perfect position to counter attack.
Without prejudice
It is all too easy to damage without meaning to. This applies to both parties. Start slow and make sure you are under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
Remember, this groin defense only works when it is a reflex move and that only happens with a lot of practice (read thousands of times solo and thousands more with a partner).
Like yesterday’s defense, this is also a high risk defense. Because I am moving back, there is a tendency to think I am safe when in fact I may still be in range. Also, this block can be slower than intended because I am using my legs to first shift back then left to block.
http://youtu.be/kICVJfdpk7w
The Shift Away Lead Leg Block is done from a Forward Bow. I simply withdraw back to a front Cat Stance then lift my lead leg to block the incoming kick.
If I am on time, I will be out of his range (only slightly) and I can use the inside of my lower leg to move his kick aside.
If I am too early, my leg will simply get in the way and the attacker will kick into the outside of my leg (which is now in the way of his kick).
If I am too late, it is likely I will be kicked in the groin ( a not fun proposition under any conditions).
This is simple and easy in theory but be advised, this defense requires a lot of practice or it will be too late against a determined adversary.
All that being said, this advanced block (when executed correctly), is a quick, powerful and very effective defense that can leave the defender in a perfect position to counter attack.
Without prejudice
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Shift Away Descending Palm Heel Hammer Block
*WARNING: All groin defenses are dangerous and care should be taken when practicing with a partner.
It is all too easy to damage without meaning to. This applies to both parties. Start slow and make sure you are under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
Remember, this groin defense only works when it is a reflex move and that only happens with a lot of practice (read thousands of times solo and thousands more with a partner).
More, this is also a high risk defense. Because I am moving back, there is a tendency to think I am safe when in fact I may still be in range.
http://youtu.be/ouWX0n_bz28
The Shift Away Descending Palm Heel Hammer Block is done from a Forward Bow. I simply withdraw back to a front Cat Stance as I drop my Palmheel into the incoming kick.
This is simple and easy in theory but be advised, this defense requires a lot of practice or it will be too late against a determined adversary.
Again; ideally, the attacking foot is struck on the arch. If the attacker were wearing steel toed boots, the palm heel would make contact with the foot behind the steel toe and just in front of the ankle.
All that being said, this block (when executed correctly), is a quick, powerful and very effective defense that leaves the defender in a perfect position to counter attack.
Without prejudice
It is all too easy to damage without meaning to. This applies to both parties. Start slow and make sure you are under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
Remember, this groin defense only works when it is a reflex move and that only happens with a lot of practice (read thousands of times solo and thousands more with a partner).
More, this is also a high risk defense. Because I am moving back, there is a tendency to think I am safe when in fact I may still be in range.
http://youtu.be/ouWX0n_bz28
The Shift Away Descending Palm Heel Hammer Block is done from a Forward Bow. I simply withdraw back to a front Cat Stance as I drop my Palmheel into the incoming kick.
This is simple and easy in theory but be advised, this defense requires a lot of practice or it will be too late against a determined adversary.
Again; ideally, the attacking foot is struck on the arch. If the attacker were wearing steel toed boots, the palm heel would make contact with the foot behind the steel toe and just in front of the ankle.
All that being said, this block (when executed correctly), is a quick, powerful and very effective defense that leaves the defender in a perfect position to counter attack.
Without prejudice
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Kneeling Descending Palm Heel Hammer Block
*WARNING: All groin defenses are dangerous and care should be taken when practicing with a partner.
It is all too easy to damage without meaning to. This applies to both parties. Start slow and make sure you are under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
Remember, this block only works when it is a reflex move and that only happens with a lot of practice (read thousands of times solo and thousands more with a partner).
More, this is a high risk defense. If I am late, I miss or miscalculate; the kick will strike me harder than if I had not done anything at all.
http://youtu.be/biMfE8bG0TY
The Kneeling Descending Palm Heel Hammer Block is done while in the Forward Bow. I simply kneel down as I drop my Palmheel into the incoming kick. I keep my head up as I kneel down.
Simple, yes…Easy, not so much…And be advised, the defender is moving toward the kick (simply by kneeling). So the power of the kick is intensified. The palm heel must be the point of contact.
Ideally, the attacking foot is struck on the arch. If the attacker were wearing steel toed boots, the palm heel would make contact with the foot behind the steel toe and just in front of the ankle.
All that being said, this block (when executed correctly), is a quick, powerful and very effective defense that leaves the defender in a perfect position to counter attack.
Without prejudice
It is all too easy to damage without meaning to. This applies to both parties. Start slow and make sure you are under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
Remember, this block only works when it is a reflex move and that only happens with a lot of practice (read thousands of times solo and thousands more with a partner).
More, this is a high risk defense. If I am late, I miss or miscalculate; the kick will strike me harder than if I had not done anything at all.
http://youtu.be/biMfE8bG0TY
The Kneeling Descending Palm Heel Hammer Block is done while in the Forward Bow. I simply kneel down as I drop my Palmheel into the incoming kick. I keep my head up as I kneel down.
Simple, yes…Easy, not so much…And be advised, the defender is moving toward the kick (simply by kneeling). So the power of the kick is intensified. The palm heel must be the point of contact.
Ideally, the attacking foot is struck on the arch. If the attacker were wearing steel toed boots, the palm heel would make contact with the foot behind the steel toe and just in front of the ankle.
All that being said, this block (when executed correctly), is a quick, powerful and very effective defense that leaves the defender in a perfect position to counter attack.
Without prejudice
Monday, October 21, 2013
The Shift Forward Front Thrust Kick
http://youtu.be/Av-dw6SIR3w
The Front Thrust kick uses the same leg motions as the Front Snap Kick.
However, the Front Thrust Kick uses different foot positions.
I raise my kicking leg up as my foot is pulled up tight (like I am standing on my heel).
As I extend the leg out my foot remains pulled back.
Only when I make contact does my foot extend forward and ends extended.
This movement makes the kick momentum go forward (instead of upward).
I am shifting forward which means I am kicking with my back leg while moving forward.
This kick makes an excellent follow-up counter that drives into an attackers lower torso.
It literally will not matter if the attacker is wearing groin protection or not.
Without prejudice
The Front Thrust kick uses the same leg motions as the Front Snap Kick.
However, the Front Thrust Kick uses different foot positions.
I raise my kicking leg up as my foot is pulled up tight (like I am standing on my heel).
As I extend the leg out my foot remains pulled back.
Only when I make contact does my foot extend forward and ends extended.
This movement makes the kick momentum go forward (instead of upward).
I am shifting forward which means I am kicking with my back leg while moving forward.
This kick makes an excellent follow-up counter that drives into an attackers lower torso.
It literally will not matter if the attacker is wearing groin protection or not.
Without prejudice
Sunday, October 20, 2013
The Slide in Front Snap Kick
http://youtu.be/H6Xnc3oxdyU
In this instance, the attacker moves in and out, attacking and withdrawing only to attack again.
After I defend against his attack, I advance from my Forward Bow and snap to top of my lead foot up to a Crane then out to his groin.
I am careful to use the top of my foot and drive though my target.
It is a light easy movement that is both quick and strong.
Without prejudice
In this instance, the attacker moves in and out, attacking and withdrawing only to attack again.
After I defend against his attack, I advance from my Forward Bow and snap to top of my lead foot up to a Crane then out to his groin.
I am careful to use the top of my foot and drive though my target.
It is a light easy movement that is both quick and strong.
Without prejudice
Friday, October 18, 2013
The Angled Palm Block
http://youtu.be/46v_HNUotSE
This block covers the same area that the opposite arm covers when I perform a Mantis Block.
My blocking hand is held high. I sweep it down at an angle across the body and deflecting the incoming punch down from its intended target (the short ribs).
Ideally it slams into the incoming arm and deflects it to the side.
However, even if my block is a bit late, I can still deflect the punch down. Difficult to explain but there are times when I train this block that I deflect the punch down instead of to the side.
Without prejudice
This block covers the same area that the opposite arm covers when I perform a Mantis Block.
My blocking hand is held high. I sweep it down at an angle across the body and deflecting the incoming punch down from its intended target (the short ribs).
Ideally it slams into the incoming arm and deflects it to the side.
However, even if my block is a bit late, I can still deflect the punch down. Difficult to explain but there are times when I train this block that I deflect the punch down instead of to the side.
Without prejudice
Thursday, October 17, 2013
The Crossdownward Palm Block
http://youtu.be/eeVle8klI_4
This is in my opinion, the most misunderstood block around. Done against a kick or a weapon, it is a sure fire way to get hit harder than if no block was done. It is such an easy block to perform that often it is used inappropriately.
This block has a very specific area that it guards (the solar plexus).
It has a very specific attack that it defends against (a straight Forefist thrust from an upright attacker).
My blocking hand is held high. I sweep it straight down and deflecting the incoming punch down from its intended target (the solar plexus).
Care must be taken that the deflected punch will not reach a lower target. More, all of this must be done in the instant the punch is thrown.
This block must to studied and trained intensively.
Never take it for granted or confuse it with any of the Downward Palmheel Hammer Blocks(s) used to defend against attacks to the lower torso. The Crossdownward Palm Block may look similar to any of the Downward Palmheel Hammer Blocks(s) at a casual glance but it is actually quite different.
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This is in my opinion, the most misunderstood block around. Done against a kick or a weapon, it is a sure fire way to get hit harder than if no block was done. It is such an easy block to perform that often it is used inappropriately.
This block has a very specific area that it guards (the solar plexus).
It has a very specific attack that it defends against (a straight Forefist thrust from an upright attacker).
My blocking hand is held high. I sweep it straight down and deflecting the incoming punch down from its intended target (the solar plexus).
Care must be taken that the deflected punch will not reach a lower target. More, all of this must be done in the instant the punch is thrown.
This block must to studied and trained intensively.
Never take it for granted or confuse it with any of the Downward Palmheel Hammer Blocks(s) used to defend against attacks to the lower torso. The Crossdownward Palm Block may look similar to any of the Downward Palmheel Hammer Blocks(s) at a casual glance but it is actually quite different.
Without prejudice
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
The Mantis Block
http://youtu.be/yU8Mm2wCKVQ
This block covers the mid torso against a Forefist thrust.
It does not look powerful but it is.
My blocking hand is held high. I sweep it down and to the same side deflecting the incoming punch.
The idea is to draw a punch to my torso so I deliberately hold my blocking arm so that my ribs appear to be exposed.
Without prejudice
This block covers the mid torso against a Forefist thrust.
It does not look powerful but it is.
My blocking hand is held high. I sweep it down and to the same side deflecting the incoming punch.
The idea is to draw a punch to my torso so I deliberately hold my blocking arm so that my ribs appear to be exposed.
Without prejudice
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
The Outside Palm Block
http://youtu.be/6QIC_nLr78g
I usually use this palm strike (which is used here as a block) against an incoming punch to my face. I demonstrate how to use this block against a bare fist.
Be advised, it is my opinion that defending against weapons is a different affair all together. Weapons defenses are not what I am showing here.
Before I actually get to the block, I take time to set it up. I am forward facing (or forward angled). My core is firm, my knees are bent. I am at the correct distance for a punching attack and my arms are set.
There are several points about this block that are very important.
One is to open my blocking hand and use the palm while it is head height and about six inches out from me. I do not hold it too close to me. I am using my palm to hit with. I am not using the arm as a shield.
Two, as I drive the palm across the front of my face, I drop my opposite arm out of the way.
Three, I use the arm alone when executing this block. I do not turn my body into this block (as I demonstrate in the video).
Without prejudice
I usually use this palm strike (which is used here as a block) against an incoming punch to my face. I demonstrate how to use this block against a bare fist.
Be advised, it is my opinion that defending against weapons is a different affair all together. Weapons defenses are not what I am showing here.
Before I actually get to the block, I take time to set it up. I am forward facing (or forward angled). My core is firm, my knees are bent. I am at the correct distance for a punching attack and my arms are set.
There are several points about this block that are very important.
One is to open my blocking hand and use the palm while it is head height and about six inches out from me. I do not hold it too close to me. I am using my palm to hit with. I am not using the arm as a shield.
Two, as I drive the palm across the front of my face, I drop my opposite arm out of the way.
Three, I use the arm alone when executing this block. I do not turn my body into this block (as I demonstrate in the video).
Without prejudice
Monday, October 14, 2013
The Inside Hooking Block
http://youtu.be/B6WIYcWDITE
I use this strike (which is used here as a block) to an incoming punch to my face or upper torso.
There are two main points to remember about using this block well.
One is to set the blocking forearm horizontally in front of the chest so the incoming punch travels over it. Before the punch makes contact, I snap my forearm across my body (as shown in the video).
The second point is to finish the block so that the blocking forearm travels slightly past the shoulder (as I demonstrate in the video).
Without prejudice
I use this strike (which is used here as a block) to an incoming punch to my face or upper torso.
There are two main points to remember about using this block well.
One is to set the blocking forearm horizontally in front of the chest so the incoming punch travels over it. Before the punch makes contact, I snap my forearm across my body (as shown in the video).
The second point is to finish the block so that the blocking forearm travels slightly past the shoulder (as I demonstrate in the video).
Without prejudice
Sunday, October 13, 2013
The Rising Block
http://youtu.be/1BvtUQ18xB0
I use this strike to an incoming punch to my face.
I am set and drawing the attack.
I block as the attack is incoming by driving the punch upwards.
This is a light quick smooth yet powerful move that must be timed correctly and done in practice to the point that it will work without conscious thought.
This is not meant to be used against a weapon nor is meant to be used against an overhand strike (like one to the top of my head).
It is used against a straight punch to the face.
Without prejudice
I use this strike to an incoming punch to my face.
I am set and drawing the attack.
I block as the attack is incoming by driving the punch upwards.
This is a light quick smooth yet powerful move that must be timed correctly and done in practice to the point that it will work without conscious thought.
This is not meant to be used against a weapon nor is meant to be used against an overhand strike (like one to the top of my head).
It is used against a straight punch to the face.
Without prejudice
Friday, October 11, 2013
The Ball of the Foot
http://youtu.be/7vOGnpXLbYw
Another way of making the foot into a weapon is to pull the entire foot and toes up as high as they will go. This allows me to strike with the ball of the foot (as I show in my video). Just remember to keep the foot firm in this position while kicking.
Whether I am wearing shoes or using bare feet, the foot must be held firm and the kicker must be used to the impact a foot makes when striking with the ball of the foot.
There is less danger of getting the foot damaged (or the leg getting grabbed) when kicking with the ball of the foot but it can happen so care should be exercised when using it.
http://youtu.be/O7sVEuA_LVM
The Front Snap kick can also be used to drive the ball of the foot into the groin. It, too, is a light feely move that can cause serious damage but it be easily defended against too. Again, it is not the panacea that cures all ills, rather it is another tool in a fighters ‘tool box’.
Without prejudice
Another way of making the foot into a weapon is to pull the entire foot and toes up as high as they will go. This allows me to strike with the ball of the foot (as I show in my video). Just remember to keep the foot firm in this position while kicking.
Whether I am wearing shoes or using bare feet, the foot must be held firm and the kicker must be used to the impact a foot makes when striking with the ball of the foot.
There is less danger of getting the foot damaged (or the leg getting grabbed) when kicking with the ball of the foot but it can happen so care should be exercised when using it.
http://youtu.be/O7sVEuA_LVM
The Front Snap kick can also be used to drive the ball of the foot into the groin. It, too, is a light feely move that can cause serious damage but it be easily defended against too. Again, it is not the panacea that cures all ills, rather it is another tool in a fighters ‘tool box’.
Without prejudice
Thursday, October 10, 2013
The Top of the Foot
http://youtu.be/6Dn9_GDQbvs
Making the foot into a weapon that allows one to strike with the top of the foot is easy. Just point the foot down and point the toes down. Keep the foot firm in this position while striking.
Using it in both solo drill and free sparring is another thing. Even when wearing shoes the foot must be held firm and the kicker must be used to the impact a foot makes when striking with the top of the foot.
The danger of getting the foot damaged means that the kicker can move about less freely after the injury than before it.
http://youtu.be/HUABgXrmmPQ
The Front Snap kick drives the top of the foot into the groin. It is a light feely move that can cause serious damage but it be easily defended against too. It is not the panacea that cures all ills, rather it is another tool in a fighters ‘tool box’.
Without prejudice
Making the foot into a weapon that allows one to strike with the top of the foot is easy. Just point the foot down and point the toes down. Keep the foot firm in this position while striking.
Using it in both solo drill and free sparring is another thing. Even when wearing shoes the foot must be held firm and the kicker must be used to the impact a foot makes when striking with the top of the foot.
The danger of getting the foot damaged means that the kicker can move about less freely after the injury than before it.
http://youtu.be/HUABgXrmmPQ
The Front Snap kick drives the top of the foot into the groin. It is a light feely move that can cause serious damage but it be easily defended against too. It is not the panacea that cures all ills, rather it is another tool in a fighters ‘tool box’.
Without prejudice
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
The Ridgehand
http://youtu.be/-84Me244Ff0
In some ways, making a Ridgehand is similar to making a Knifehand. The fingers are held together. The knuckles are held in line.
There are some main differences in making the Ridgehand too. Hand is canted toward the little finger side. The thumb is pulled across the palm to the little finger.
http://youtu.be/kf1Ytv3RCfo
I perform a horizontal swinging forehand Ridgehand that makes contact with the opposite side of the palm.
Like I said yesterday, it is much more time consuming to write and complex to read than it is to do…Watch the video.
I usually preface this move with a jab, grab or ‘slap’ block that distracts my opponent for just a second. I also perform this as a big swing (which is different than how I first learned it.
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In some ways, making a Ridgehand is similar to making a Knifehand. The fingers are held together. The knuckles are held in line.
There are some main differences in making the Ridgehand too. Hand is canted toward the little finger side. The thumb is pulled across the palm to the little finger.
http://youtu.be/kf1Ytv3RCfo
I perform a horizontal swinging forehand Ridgehand that makes contact with the opposite side of the palm.
Like I said yesterday, it is much more time consuming to write and complex to read than it is to do…Watch the video.
I usually preface this move with a jab, grab or ‘slap’ block that distracts my opponent for just a second. I also perform this as a big swing (which is different than how I first learned it.
Without prejudice
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
The Knifehand
http://youtu.be/ZFusJC1ZY-4
Making a Knifehand is similar to making a Forefist. The fingers are held together. The knuckles are held in line. The thumb is cocked (although this is a little higher than in the Forefist).
The main differences in making the Knifehand are the fingers are held straight out and bent only at the last joint and I am striking with the edge of the palm instead of the knuckles.
http://youtu.be/jX0JaLtf9kY
In this case, I am thrusting with the Knifehand. I wind up my Knifehand to the opposite side ear. From there I turn my striking hip and arm toward my attacker and thrust the Knifehand palm edge into them.
Actually much more time consuming to write and complex to read than it is to do…Watch the video.
Without prejudice
Making a Knifehand is similar to making a Forefist. The fingers are held together. The knuckles are held in line. The thumb is cocked (although this is a little higher than in the Forefist).
The main differences in making the Knifehand are the fingers are held straight out and bent only at the last joint and I am striking with the edge of the palm instead of the knuckles.
http://youtu.be/jX0JaLtf9kY
In this case, I am thrusting with the Knifehand. I wind up my Knifehand to the opposite side ear. From there I turn my striking hip and arm toward my attacker and thrust the Knifehand palm edge into them.
Actually much more time consuming to write and complex to read than it is to do…Watch the video.
Without prejudice
Monday, October 7, 2013
The Palmheel Thrust
http://youtu.be/CytmRTuFqVw
I make a Palmheel just as I show in the video. I simply pull the palm back and expose the base of the palm. I can then use what I call the top of the Palmheel for thrusting. This is different than the bottom of the Palmheel which I will cover another day.
The disadvantage of using top of the Palmheel is that it exposes the fingers to damage. I also have to be closer to land a thrust. And if I am a little off, I can land the palm instead of the Palmheel which can cause damage to the wrist.
http://youtu.be/T9AnGiZCp5g
On the other hand, this thrust is very similar to the Forefist from the high guard with the rear arm.
The padding of top of the Palmheel allows for a very strong strike and it requires very little practice to form it (although using it is a slightly different story).
As I said before, constant practice will improve it so that it will become a reflex. Constant monitoring can improve it as well (occasionally observing oneself practicing in a mirror for instance).
Without prejudice
I make a Palmheel just as I show in the video. I simply pull the palm back and expose the base of the palm. I can then use what I call the top of the Palmheel for thrusting. This is different than the bottom of the Palmheel which I will cover another day.
The disadvantage of using top of the Palmheel is that it exposes the fingers to damage. I also have to be closer to land a thrust. And if I am a little off, I can land the palm instead of the Palmheel which can cause damage to the wrist.
http://youtu.be/T9AnGiZCp5g
On the other hand, this thrust is very similar to the Forefist from the high guard with the rear arm.
The padding of top of the Palmheel allows for a very strong strike and it requires very little practice to form it (although using it is a slightly different story).
As I said before, constant practice will improve it so that it will become a reflex. Constant monitoring can improve it as well (occasionally observing oneself practicing in a mirror for instance).
Without prejudice
Sunday, October 6, 2013
The Forefist Thrust
http://youtu.be/K937_rKxws8
I make a Forefist just as I show in the video. The formation of the fist and making contact with the correct knuckles is very important.
Just as important is conditioning the fist so that it can withstand the impact of a strike. However, conditioning is complex, long term and challenging activity that must be maintained regularly in an educated and intelligent manner. It can hardly be covered within one video so I will just say that the fist should be conditioned (even if it is padded) and leave it for another time.
http://youtu.be/hvGZL2Zt8lo
I am striking with a vertical Forefist (or standing fist) from the high guard with the rear arm. Basically, it is a straight punch that incorporates the hips, core, legs and arms.
Constant practice will improve it so that it will become a reflex. Constant monitoring can improve it as well (occasionally observing oneself practicing in a mirror for instance).
Without prejudice
I make a Forefist just as I show in the video. The formation of the fist and making contact with the correct knuckles is very important.
Just as important is conditioning the fist so that it can withstand the impact of a strike. However, conditioning is complex, long term and challenging activity that must be maintained regularly in an educated and intelligent manner. It can hardly be covered within one video so I will just say that the fist should be conditioned (even if it is padded) and leave it for another time.
http://youtu.be/hvGZL2Zt8lo
I am striking with a vertical Forefist (or standing fist) from the high guard with the rear arm. Basically, it is a straight punch that incorporates the hips, core, legs and arms.
Constant practice will improve it so that it will become a reflex. Constant monitoring can improve it as well (occasionally observing oneself practicing in a mirror for instance).
Without prejudice
Friday, October 4, 2013
Linear Stepthrough in a Leading Horse to a Forward Bow
http://youtu.be/zleycWJwTTA
I can move forward or back in a straight line from a Leading Horse through Neutral to a Forward Bow.
The Linear Stepthrough is the fastest way to move ahead or back (short of a jump).
This stepthrough moves from the hips (they go first) and I move from a side facing position to a front facing position.
Without prejudice
I can move forward or back in a straight line from a Leading Horse through Neutral to a Forward Bow.
The Linear Stepthrough is the fastest way to move ahead or back (short of a jump).
This stepthrough moves from the hips (they go first) and I move from a side facing position to a front facing position.
Without prejudice
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Linear Stepthrough in a Forward Bow
http://youtu.be/3gPrMdx-HL8
I move forward or back in a straight line from a Left Forward Bow through Neutral to a Right Forward Bow (or I use the other side).
The Linear Stepthrough is the fastest way to move ahead or back (short of a jump).
Combined with a punch, the advancing stepthrough is very powerful but it is easily defended against so it must be timed correctly.
Without prejudice
I move forward or back in a straight line from a Left Forward Bow through Neutral to a Right Forward Bow (or I use the other side).
The Linear Stepthrough is the fastest way to move ahead or back (short of a jump).
Combined with a punch, the advancing stepthrough is very powerful but it is easily defended against so it must be timed correctly.
Without prejudice
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Linear Shuffle in a Leading Horse
http://youtu.be/6DMfK6chSN0
I move forward or back in a straight line from a Left Leading Horse through Informal Attention Stance (looks like I am skiing) to another Left Leading Horse Stance (or I use the other side).
The Leading Horse is another easy versatile stance that also forms the basis for some more of Kisae Kempo including this Linear Shuffle.
The advantage of the Leading Horse Shuffle is that it is fast and I have less tagets exposed to frontal attacks.
It too requires a ton of practice under various conditions in order to make it work.
Without prejudice
I move forward or back in a straight line from a Left Leading Horse through Informal Attention Stance (looks like I am skiing) to another Left Leading Horse Stance (or I use the other side).
The Leading Horse is another easy versatile stance that also forms the basis for some more of Kisae Kempo including this Linear Shuffle.
The advantage of the Leading Horse Shuffle is that it is fast and I have less tagets exposed to frontal attacks.
It too requires a ton of practice under various conditions in order to make it work.
Without prejudice
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Linear Shuffle in a Forward Bow
http://youtu.be/AAN0RlvYgPM
I move forward or back in a straight line from a Left Forward Bow through Neutral to another Left Forward Bow (or I use the other side).
The Forward Bow is an easy versatile stance that forms the basis for a lot of Kisae Kempo including this Linear Shuffle.
Essentially it is Forward Bow to Neutral to Forward Bow keeping the same side leading.
Easy to say and easy to type but doing it until it is reflex under pressure requires a ton of practice under various conditions.
Without prejudice
I move forward or back in a straight line from a Left Forward Bow through Neutral to another Left Forward Bow (or I use the other side).
The Forward Bow is an easy versatile stance that forms the basis for a lot of Kisae Kempo including this Linear Shuffle.
Essentially it is Forward Bow to Neutral to Forward Bow keeping the same side leading.
Easy to say and easy to type but doing it until it is reflex under pressure requires a ton of practice under various conditions.
Without prejudice
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