Thursday, May 31, 2012

Slide in Side Kick

 http://youtu.be/2PEgE1xd1As

Starts in a Leading Horse by stepping forward lifting the lead heel and snapping it out crisply into the attackers midsection.

Without prejudice

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Slide in Roundhouse Kick

http://youtu.be/hWQRTpRcki8

This is done from a Leading Horse Stance. I step forward drawing my legs together. I lift my lead leg up and snap the kick out light and quick.

Done correctly, it is a powerful blow in its own right. It can also serve as the beginning of a combination counterattack.

Without prejudice

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Slide in Offset Kick

 http://youtu.be/FSNoZe8W1nA

Almost the same as the Front Kick, this ‘Offset’ Kick goes in at a slight angle.

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Monday, May 28, 2012

Slide in Front Kick

 http://youtu.be/LAXxJuGg0ZA

I can step in quickly from a Forward bow Stance and snap my lead leg out in a fashion similar to a backfist.

Light, quick and powerful, this kick is a solid dependable technique.

Although it may not end the fight, it can set up follow-up blows that will.

I can use the top of the foot to attack the groin or I if I am a bit further away and I use the ball of my foot (or the tip of my shoe in this case) to kick the front of the body.

Without prejudice

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Lead Backfist

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6OT_bJWoSg&list=UUyKXuMVDbMf7jg0I10JDoBQ&index=1&feature=plcp

The Lead Backfist is a technique very similar to the Lead Jab. Both are quick, light and powerful. Both measure range and set up other blows.

To make the Lead Backfist, I point the elbow at the point of finish as I bend my arm and draw my fist back to my shoulder. I snap the back ridge of knuckles out to the target and back.

A deceptively powerful strike, it can also be done with the lead arm from a Forward Bow.

Without prejudice

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Lead Jab

 http://youtu.be/0yOyDHFJyJI

This technique is light, quick, powerful and effective. It measures distance, draws responses that can work to my advantage and can be the beginning of many different combinations.

It’s a great move…

Without prejudice

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Power Strikes

 http://youtu.be/cVN06FWzwtY

Every one of the power strikes I do into the bag today must be timed and positioned correctly to achieve maximum effect.

Throwing and hoping; not such a good idea…

Without prejudice