Saturday, January 10, 2009

Demo Team Combos

A) Post Kick Combo
R Guard: Low R Round Kick (to R), Mid Side Kick (to L), High Round Kick (to R), High Side Kick (to L), Low Side Kick (center), High Side Kick (center), Point Toes and Axe Kick (center), R Leg lands back into a L Front Split (or lunge)

B) Round Kick Combo
L Guard: Rear Step-Thru (R) Round Kick, Spin (R) Round Kick, Jump Spin (R) Round Kick, (land in R Guard) Spin & L Sword, Kneel & R Cross

C) Front Kick Combo
L Guard: R Step-ThruFront Kick, R Stepping Stool Kick, (feet together) R Pop Up Kick, (land in R Guard) R Down Block, L Cross, R Spear to ceiling, RF steps to 6:00, Spin and slap mat w/ R hand

D) Hook Kick Combo
L Guard: Low R Spin Hook Sweep, Mid R Spin Hook Kick, High Jump Spin Hook Kick

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Thursday, January 8, 2009

Coordination Set

Coordination Set
*Right foot always steps!

Set #1A (12 o'clock):
1. Right Foot steps Back into a Left Neutral Bow - Left Outward Block.
2. Left Straight Punch.
3. Shift into a Left Forward Bow - Right Reverse Punch.
4. Right Front Ball Kick "with" a Left Straight Punch.
5. Land Back into a Left Forward Bow - Right Reverse Punch.

Set #1B (12 o'clock):
6. Right Foot steps Forward into a Right Neutral Bow - Right Outward Block.
7. Right Straight Punch.
8. Shift into a Right Forward Bow - Left Reverse Punch.
9. Left Front Ball Kick "with" a Right Straight Punch.
10. Land Back into a Right Forward Bow - Left Reverse Punch.
Transition: Right foot steps back counter-clockwise to 3 o'clock into a Left Neutral Bow facing 9 o'clock.

Set #2 (9 o'clock)
Repeat steps #1-10 facing 9 o'clock.
Transition: Right foot steps back counter-clockwise to 12 o'clock into a Left Neutral Bow facing 6 o'clock.

Set #3 (6 o'clock)
Repeat steps #1-10 facing 6 o'clock.
Transition: Right foot steps back counter-clockwise to 9 o'clock into a Left Neutral Bow facing 3 o'clock.

Set #4 (3 o'clock)
Repeat steps #1-10 facing 9 o'clock.
Transition: Right foot steps back counter-clockwise to 6 o'clock into a Left Neutral Bow facing 12 o'clock.

Set #5 (12 o'clock)
Repeat steps #1-10 facing 12 o'clock.
*11. Right foot steps back counter-clockwise into a horsestance facing 12 o'clock.
*12. Attention Stance.

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Sunday, January 4, 2009

Kicking Set

KICKING SET

Striking Set is traditionally performed in a square pattern with Side A moving to 12:00, Side B to 3:00, Side C to 6:00, and Side D to 9:00. In class we typically practice a modern, linear pattern with transitions between sides done in a straight line (to 12:00, to 6:00, to 12:00, to 6:00).

Modern Kicking Set
Attention Stance
Courtesy Bow
Step Back w/ Right (Left Neutral Guard – Hands Up!)

Side A:
1. Rear (Right) Front Kick
a. Front Cross Over
2. Rear (Right) Side Kick
a. Drag
3. Lead (Right) Round Kick
a. Spin
4. Rear (Left) Back Kick
a. Land in Left Neutral Guard facing 12:00
Transition: Right Foot steps to 12;00, Turn and Face 6:00 (Left Neutral Guard)

Side B:
1. Rear (Right) Side Kick
a. Drag
2. Lead (Right) Front Kick
a. Drag
3. Lead (Right) Round Kick
a. Drag (Face 12:00), Look over Right Shoulder
4. Right Back Kick
a. Land in Right Neutral Guard facing 6:00
Transition: Left Foot steps to 6:00, Turn and Face 12:00 (Right Neutral Guard)

Side C:
1. Spin & Rear (Left) Back Kick
a . Drag
2. Lead (Left) Round Kick
a . Drag
3. Lead (Left) Front Kick
a . Drag
4. Lead (Left) Side Kick
a. Land in Left Neutral Guard Facing 12:00
Transition: Right Foot steps to 12:00, Turn and Face 6:00 (Left Neutral Guard)

Side D:
1. Rear (Right) Front Kick
2. Rear (Left) Round Kick
3. Rear (Right) Spin Back Kick
4. Rear (Left) Side Kick
a. Land in L. Neutral Guard Facing 6:00
Transition: Right Foot steps to 3:00 (Horse Facing 12:00)

Meditate
Attention Stance
Courtesy Bow

Traditional Kicking Set
Attention Stance
Courtesy Bow
Step Back w/ Right (Left Neutral Guard – Hands Up!)

Side A:
1. Right step-thru Front Kick
2. Left front crossover, Right Side Kick
3. Drag left foot to right, Right Roundhouse Kick
4. Left Spinning Back Kick
Plant in a Left Neutral Bow facing 12 o'clock
Right foot steps clockwise to 9 o'clock into a Left Neutral Bow facing 3 o'clock

Side B:
1. Right step-thru Side Kick
2 . Drag left foot to right, Right Front Kick
3 . Drag left foot to right, Right Roundhouse Kick
4 . Drag left foot to right, Right Back Kick
Plant in a Right Neutral Bow facing 3 o'clock
Left foot steps clockwise to 12 o'clock into a Right Neutral Bow facing 6 o'clock

Side C:
1. Left Spinning Back Kick (Plant in a Left Neutral Bow facing 6 o'clock)
2 . Drag right foot to left, Left Roundhouse Kick
3 . Drag right foot to left, Left Front Kick
4 . Drag right foot to left, Left Side Kick
Plant in a Left Neutral Bow facing 6 o'clock
Right foot steps clockwise to 3 o'clok into a Left Neutral Bow facing 9 o'clock

Side D:
1. Right step-thru Front Kick
2 . Left step-thru Roundhouse Kick
3 . Right Spinning Back Kick (Plant in a Right Neutral Bow facing 9 o'clock)
4 . Left step-thru Side Kick
Plant in a Horse Stance facing 12 o'clock

Meditate
Attention Stance�
Courtesy Bow

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Finger Set

FINGER SET
Attention Stance (feet together)
Ready Stance (right foot steps to right)
Horse Stance (left foot steps to left)

Set A:
1. RH 2 finger horizontal spear (eye)
2. LH " "
3. RH 3 finger vertical spear (solar plexus)
4. LH " "
5. RH 4 finger spear (palm up) (abdomen)
6. LH " "
7. RH 2 finger horizontal spear (over L shoulder)
8. LH " " (over R shoulder)
9. RH & LH downward finger whip (palm up) (eyes)
10. RH & LH 1 finger spears (palm up) (eyes)
11. Cross your wrists R over L -- RH & LH 2 finger vertical spears (eyes)
12. RH crane & overhead finger whip (eyes) as LH checks (groin)
13. LH crane & overhead finger whip (eyes) as RH checks (groin)
15. LH checks (groin) RH crane (hip) and RH upward finger whip (groin)
16. RH checks (groin) LH crane (hip) and LH upward finger whip (groin)

Set B:
17. RH 4 finger horizontal slice (out - in - out) (eyes)
18. LH " "
19. RH claw (face) & rotate (in - out)
20. LH " "
21. RH overhead claw (face) & LH underhand claw (back to groin)
22. LH overhead claw (face) & RH underhand claw (back to groin)
23. RH underhand claw (front to groing) & LH underhand claw (back to groin)
24. LH underhand claw (front to groing) & RH underhand claw (back to groin)
25. 2H upward spear hand thrust (throat)
26. 2H claws (eyes)
27. LH outward claw to 9 & RH outward claw to 3
28. RH 2 finger inward hook (eye) (RH makes fist at chest)
29. LH " " (LH covers RH fist at chest)
30. Meditative Horse�
Attention Stance
Courtesy Bow

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Saturday, January 3, 2009

Striking Set

STRIKING SET

Attention Stance (feet together)
Courtesy Bow
Ready Stance (right foot steps to right)
Horse Stance (left foot steps to left)

Set A: Strikes to the Front -
1. R Straight Punch (to sternum)
2. R Downward Back-knuckle (to nose)
3. L Straight Punch
4. L Downward Back-knuckle

5. R Straight Punch (to sternum)
6. R Underhand Hammerfist (to groin)
7. L Straight Punch
8. L Underhand Hammerfist

9. R Straight Punch (to sternum)
10. R Inverted Back-knuckle (to temple)
11. L Straight Punch
12. L Inverted Back-knuckle

13. R Straight Punch (to sternum)
14. R Inward Hammerfist (to kidney)
15. L Straight Punch
16. L Inward Hammerfist

Set B: Strikes to the Sides -
Repeat 1-16. Right Strikes to Right Side, Left Strike to Left Side.

Set C: Doubles to the Front -
Repeat 1-16. Right & Left simultaneous. (*8 moves total)

Set D: Doubles to the Sides -
Repeat 1-16. Right & Left simultaneous. (*8 moves total)

Set E: Closing -
1. Bent knee Stance (left foot steps to right)
2. R & L Straight Punches
3. R & L Downward Back-knuckle
4. R & L Underhand Hammerfists
5. R & L Inverted Back-knuckle
6. R & L Inward Hammerfists

Horse Stance (chamber hands)
Meditate
Attention Stance
Courtesy Bow

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Star Block Set

STAR BLOCK SET

Attention Stance

Courtesy Bow

Horse Stance, hands chambered


Right Side:

1. Upward Block

2. Inward Block

3. Outward Block

Touch L shoulder

4. Downward Block

Back (Chamber R hand)

5. Push Down Block

Chamber


Left Side:

1. Upward Block

2. Inward Block

3. Outward Block

Touch R shoulder

4. Downward Block

Back (Chamber L hand)

5. Push Down Block

Chamber


Doubles (Right & Left Side):

1. Upward Blocks

2. Inward Blocks

3. Outward Blocks

Touch opposite shoulders

4. Downward Blocks

Back (Chamber both hands)

5. Push Down Blocks

Horse Stance, hands chambered

Meditate

Attention Stance

Courtesy Bow

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Salutation Set

SALUTATION SET
Attention Stance
Courtesy Bow
1. RF steps forward into R. Front Twist & Hands Meditate (R. Shoulder)
2. LF steps forward into L. Cat & Hands Meditate (Chest)
3. Fingers push forward (Hands back to back)
4. LF steps back into R. Rear Twist & Hands point at Chest
5. RF steps back (feet together) & Hands chambered
6. LF steps to 9 (Horse) & Back of hands brush inside of thighs
7. Triangle (Overhead)
8. Meditate (Chest)
9. Steeple (Abdomen)
10. LF steps to RF (Attention) & Hands circle up and down to sides�

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