The linear hinge in this challenge is the half moon version because our feet come together in the transition to our next stance. Make sure that you do the hinge method for the first series and the half moon version for the second series. Good luck!
This is the traditional shuffle method which travels at a 45 degree angle matching the angle between the feet in our half moon stance. Building combinations with our movement is important for practical self defense.
A big part of this challenge is being able to go back and forth between instep and ball positions for both the front and roundhouse kicks. Please note the position of the knee on the transition between kicks each time.
Make sure you practice this several times before trying the challenge. If your range is off on any of the kicks to the bag it will effect your balance as well as multiple other criteria for the grading process. The transitions each time and landing in a good half moon stance are going to be […]
Keep a curve to the back as you do theses rolls. The head should never contact the floor as it would doing a summersault. We strongly suggest going through the help videos prior to trying this challenge.
Start on the right side each time and make sure to bring the leg across to insure you are rolling towards your hip rather than straight back. We do not want to see a standard fall (straight back) with only one hand slapping out. Good luck!
The trickiest footwork of the three, make sure not to let it affect your kicks! We’re looking for good chambers along with power and extension to show you can coordinate the footwork without compromising technique.