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Pinan 4 – Drill 3

The combination of the kick and strike is just like Kata 1, but your recovery moves are different.  Do not land in a horse stance after the kick or you will not be able to get any rotation into your elbow strikes.  You need to land back into a half moon stance thus allowing an […]
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Kick to the Basics (On Bag) Walkthrough

You should be able to flow smoothly through the four kicks on each side.  The twist in front is not recommended for practical application, rather it is used to create continuity in the combination and being able to keep the target in the same place.  
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Let’s Do the Twist (On Bag) Walkthrough

This one is just like your Challenge #6 only it’s on a bag this time.  Show that power in your kicks and like we said before, make sure to set you foot down close to your base leg so that your back kick fires out along the same line.  If you step too wide, you […]
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The Elbow that Loved Me (On Bag) Walkthrough

Even though we are using an elbow strike again, the key focus in this challenge is nailing the footwork.  You shouldn’t have to make any additional steps to get into the right position from each movement.  this takes some practice to really know your range for each of your strikes.  This is especially challenging because […]
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From Elbow with Love (On Bag) Walkthrough

Similar to your last challenge, you are working from a neutral position.  Being able to adjust your strikes and your targeting is extremely important for a self defense scenario.  Being able to quickly switch your feet and fire off a back kick is also important for changing up timing and ranging.  
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Elbows are Forever (On Bag) Walkthrough

The neutral stance should feel like a natural standing position.  It’s important to practice from a neutral stance so that you learn how to quickly shift into a defensive counter and fighting position.  Practice your step to make sure you hit the right range every time for your back kick. 
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