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Slipping the Line Overview
The bigger the step you take out of the cat stance the easier it will be to get behind your opponent quickly.
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Broken Wing Overview
A broken wing block is like an inverted inward block. Remember to do both angles for the 5 star performance!
Kata 1 – Drill 8
Kata 1 – Drill 8
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Slipping the Line Walkthrough
The rolling back fist is an extremely efficient strike once you get comfortable with it. Work on being fluid from the thrust punch to the back fist before trying to add speed. For a non-mirrored view skip ahead to 01:07.
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Kata 1 – Section 3 Overview
Section 3 takes you all the way through drill 7. Make sure you are facing the correct direction each time you complete a drill. Notice the small transitional move from the end of drill 6 into drill 7.
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Kata 1 – Drill 7
On the downward palm block, it is important to keep your fingers pointing upward. If the fingers point down and this was used to block a kick, you would likely break your fingers. Remember, you do not have to watch every direction that we demonstrate from. Find the one or two that work best for […]
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Kata 1 – Drill 5
Drill 5 takes us to what is called a “T” guard. The idea is that you are trapping a kick, throwing it to the side and then bringing your hands into a guard position. Make sure that left hand is out in front of you rather than right against your chest in that final guard. […]
Kata 1 – Section 2 Overview
Section 2 covers drills 1 thorough 4. For both drills 3 and 4 we do part 2, which includes the complete footwork for each part. At the end of drill 4 you should be facing in the same direction that you started the form.
Kata 1 – Drill 4 (Part 2)
Part 2 adds the footwork to the hand movements from part 1. The important piece to pay attention to is the angle of each step.
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Kata 1 – Drill 4 (Part 1)
Part 1 of this drill again coverers the hand movements prior to adding the complete footwork.