January 7 2015

Shift Forward Front Snap Kick

I start in a Front Bow Stance.

I turn my lead leg forward about forty five degrees.

I lift my rear leg up to a Front Crane Stance.

I snap my kick out and back.

Today I am using the top of the foot to strike with.

However, I could just as easily use the ball of my foot (as I show).

This kick is a very versatile move.

I can follow up with it from a jab or a block.

I can use it by itself.

I can even follow up with a jab after I have kicked.
http://youtu.be/BjnKl-xlxuA

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Slide in Roundhouse Kick

I start in a Leading Horse Stance.

I step forward and raise my lead leg up while bending the knee.

I kick out and back with the top of my foot.

Again, notice this entire process looks easy and light.

There is no appreciable power in the kick until I make contact with the bag.

It simply ‘gets in the way’.
http://youtu.be/8sNJIzfOZf4

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Slide in Offset Kick

Similar in many ways to yesterday’s kick.

The main difference is that I aim at the side of the target and drive through on an upward angle.

Today I stress the importance of focusing the kick ‘THROUGH” the target.

I am aiming about four inches into whatever I am striking at.



http://youtu.be/BDuuqaSZgWc

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Slide in Front Snap Kick

Welcome back to my Martial Arts Blog! 

Today I am practicing a Front Snap Kick.

I use the top of my foot and snap it into the groin of my attacker.

I start in a Forward Bow Stance.

I step forward and lift my lead leg and cock it as shown in the video..

I make sure my posture is correct and my core is firm.

I snap the leg out about ninety five percent of the way straight.

I make it a point to drive the kick into the target about 4 inches.

I snap the leg back, step down and withdraw.
http://youtu.be/Y2iCAipJy3M
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Interuption

My apologies for not posting earlier.

I am in the midst of a renovation.

I thought I could still post but that is not possible right now.

I will post again...

4th Grip on the Cane: Outside Block then Cane Strike then Cross Check

http://youtu.be/Cev0JbcLTYY
I am standing in a Forward Bow holding the cane with my rear arm in the 4th grip.

My opponent attempts to punch me in the head.

I raise the can up until it is up with the end pointing at the sky.

I drive out across my body in an outside block.

I point the end of the cane behind me and backhand the opponent with the outside of the hook.

I then recoil the cane to my chest and drive out a cross check.

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4th Grip on the Cane: inside Block with Punch then Cross Check

http://youtu.be/mCR7GXUuT_w
I am standing in a Forward Bow holding the cane with my rear arm in the 4th grip.

My opponent attempts to grab my lapel.

I raise the can up until it is across my body with the end pointing at the sky.

I drive out an inside block with a free arm punch.

I then recoil the cane to my chest and drive out a cross check.

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