High, Low, Center Blocking Drill: Inside Blocks

http://youtu.be/4yhqmI61IeY

This is a basic drill that requires I move my arms around my stationary body. The arms start and finish at the same time. There is no head or torso movement. My core is engaged and my knees are bent.

This drill is not about speed or power. It does build, coordination, focus, reflex and overall awareness.

There are several variations of this drill. Today I am using a Rising block, an Inside Hooking Block and a Downward Block.

Without prejudice

The Cane and the Lead Leg Kick

http://youtu.be/knb4cfz-eEw

Using the Cane in the fifth grip, I advance from a Left Stance(Bow or Horse) to a Neutral Stance. I jab or strike with the end of the cane into the bag in a high-low-center pattern. I follow-up with a left lead leg kick and withdraw back to the original left stance.

I switch stances to a Right Stance and repeat on that side.

Because this is a review of the last four days, I did them in order.

Nothing fancy, just basic techniques at fingertip distance.

Without prejudice

The Cane and The Side Kick

http://youtu.be/Q-fcdPpD_Uw

Similar to what I did yesterday and the day before but this time I’m starting in a horse.

Using the Cane in the fifth grip, I advance from a Left Leading Horse Stance to a Left Leading Informal Attention Stance. I hook the end of the cane into the side of the bag in a high-low-center pattern. I follow-up with a left Side Kick and withdraw back to the Left Leading Horse stance.

I switch stances to a Right Leading Horse and repeat on that side.

This is somewhat more difficult than yesterday’s drill because the distance varies slightly between the cane strike and the kick. This distance must be accounted for or the kick will be jammed up and less effective.

Starting slowly, I concentrate on the correct distance and position. Then I build up my speed and power as the drill progresses.

Without prejudice

The Cane and The Roundhouse Kick

http://youtu.be/CKYp_UBE8kg

Similar to what I did yesterday and the day before but this time I’m starting in a horse.

Using the Cane in the fifth grip, I advance from a Left Leading Horse Stance to a Left Leading Informal Attention Stance. I jab the end of the cane into the bag in a high-low-center pattern. I follow-up with a left Roundhouse Kick and withdraw back to the Left Leading Horse stance.

I switch stances to a Right Leading Horse and repeat on that side.

Starting slowly, I concentrate on the correct distance and position. Then I build up my speed and power as the drill progresses.

Without prejudice

The Cane Tip and The Offset Kick

http://youtu.be/dD291jjRuDg

This is very similar to yesterday’s drill.

Using the Cane in the fifth grip, I advance from a Left Forward Bow Stance to a Neutral Stance. I strike with the end of the cane into the bag in a high-low-center pattern. I follow-up with a left offset kick and withdraw back to the left bow.

I switch stances to a Right Forward Bow and repeat on that side.

Again, I start slowly; I concentrate on the correct distance and position. Then I build up my speed and power as the drill progresses.

The main difference in this drill is that I can torque into the strike with the cane tip (or not) depending upon what targets are open and how hard I what to strike.

Without prejudice

The Cane and The Front Kick

http://youtu.be/xEWkqj2ym7g

Using the Cane in the fifth grip, I advance from a Left Forward Bow Stance to a Neutral Stance. I jab the end of the cane into the bag in a high-low-center pattern. I follow-up with a left front kick and withdraw back to the left bow.

I switch stances to a Right Forward Bow and repeat on that side.

Starting slowly, I concentrate on the correct distance and position. Then I build up my speed and power as the drill progresses.

Without prejudice

Cross Checking Drill with The Cane

http://youtu.be/Pg0VC3ZHs0M

A simple enough drill.

While holding the cane in the fifth grip, I step forward from Neutral into a Left Forward Bow Stance. Then I cross check high, low and center. The n I step back to neutral.

Now I perform this drill on the right side.

Alternating sides, I increase speed while maintaining good form and proper distance.

Without prejudice