Tuesday, October 31, 2017

The Position of the Withdrawing Hand to The Low Guard Position

There is a small difference here based on age.

When I was younger I pulled the arm back further.

Now, not quite so far.

The main reason is to keep the elbow and the forearm close to the body.
https://youtu.be/EGxvL6FURzo
Without prejudice

Friday, July 14, 2017

4th Grip on the Cane and The Three Distances

There are 3 distances I can swing my cane at when held in the 4th grip.

The furthest is kicking distance.

Then I move in a bit and I am now swinging at punching distance.

A little bit closer and I am at elbow striking distance.

I use the same horizontal swings for all 3 distances.
https://youtu.be/-P_VzhygrLA
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

The Cane using Diagonal Swings

Today I am practicing ‘Diagonal Swings’ with the tip end low.

This is the same as yesterday only the cane tip starts in the low position.

I start in the 5th grip.

I perform an underhand diagonal backhand swing with one hand.

Then I return the cane to the 5th grip with an overhand diagonal forehand swing.

Then I repeat.

In both swings, at a certain point, I rotate my hand to allow the cane to finish the swing.

It is just before this point that I would make contact

Notice that this looks like a nothing move until I actually make contact (with the bag).
https://youtu.be/nzTrJ8Bqfso
Without prejudice

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

The Cane using Diagonal Swings

Today I am practicing ‘Diagonal Swings’ with the tip end high.

I start in the 5th grip.

I perform an overhand diagonal backhand swing with one hand.

Then I return the cane to the 5th grip with an underhand diagonal forehand swing.

Then I repeat.

In both swings, at a certain point, I rotate my hand to allow the cane to finish the swing.

It is just before this point that I would make contact

Notice that this looks like a nothing move until I actually make contact (with the bag).
https://youtu.be/l9chPndlr-A
Without prejudice

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

The Cane using Horizontal Swings

The Cane using Horizontal Swings

Today I am practicing ‘Horizontal Swings’.

I start in the 5th grip.

I perform a backhand swing with one hand.

Then I return the cane to the 5th grip with a forehand swing.

At this point I perform a half step.

Then I repeat.

Notice that this looks like a nothing move until I make contact (with the bag).
https://youtu.be/kLLWtMYp640
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Slide in Roundhouse Kick

I start in a Leading Horse Stance.

I step forward and raise my kicking leg up with the lower leg parallel to the floor.

Then I snap out the kick.
https://youtu.be/kEurvKTZdXg
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Slide in Offset Snap Kick

Basic Offset Snap Kick to the Body.

I start off in a Forward Bow Stance.

I step forward.

I lift my Lead Leg (and turn it slightly as shown on the video).

I snap my hips forward as I extend the top of my foot out.

Then I reverse the process.
https://youtu.be/KCpexiu39mA
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