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Basic Form 2

Basic Form 2

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God Bless America Form

God Bless America Form

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Exodus Form

Exodus Form

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Beethoven Form

Beethoven Form

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Grenada Form

Grenada From

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White Belt Combinations

White Belt

The following is a class procedure list to practice at home.  All of the following must be mastered to advance to Yellow Belt.

Basics

  1. All stretching exercises
  2. Back Fist
  3. Defensive Front Kick
  4. Step Slide Front Kick
  5. Back Leg Front Kick

Combinations

  1. Back Fist, Punch
  2. Defensive Front Kick, Back Fist, Punch
  3. Step Slide Front Kick, Punch
  4. Back Leg Front Kick, Punch

Kick Combinations

  1. Back Leg Front Kick,  Back Leg Front Kick, Strong Stance
  2. Back Leg Front Kick, Back Leg Front Kick, Punch
  3. Back Leg Front Kick, Punch, Back Leg Front Kick

Foot Work

  1. Step Slide, Back Fist
  2. Step Slide, Punch

Slow Kicks

  1. Seated Side Kick
  2. Seated Round Kick

Blocks

  1. High Block, Punch
  2. Middle Block, Punch
  3. Low Block, Punch

Kick Chasing

  1. Step Slide Front Kick, Back Round Kick, Back Round Kick, Punch
  2. Back Leg Front Kick, Back Round Kick, Back Round Kick, Punch

Demonstration of Techniques (Both Sides: Left Foot Forward and Right Foot Forward)

  1. Defensive Back Fist, Step Slide Back Fist
  2. Defensive Punch, Step Slide Punch
  3. Defensive Front Kick, Step Slide Front Kick
  4. Back Leg Front Kick, Back Leg Front Kick
  5. Step Side Kick, Step Side Kick
  6. Back Round Kick, Back Round Kick

 

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Sparring Tips

Sparring Tips

  • Sparring is an exchange of techniques. It has a flow; a give and take of techniques; a rhythm. It does have the element of control. Actual combat is anything to cause the ultimate destruction of your opponent. Do not get sparring and fighting concepts confused.
  • All people are psychologically defensive or offensive fighters. Their footwork and techniques will demonstrate this.
  • All fighters favor either kicking, punching, or grappling.
  • An opponent can begin an attack from one of only five different ways. Name them.
  • The lead hand or leg is faster. It should be your preferred lead off weapon.
  • The rear hand or leg is the power weapon. It should be the finish off weapon. You should never lead with the rear side unless you are using it as a distraction because as a lead off technique, it is easier for your opponent to see it.
  • The rear hand punch is the nucleus of your arsenal.
  • All fighters should have three techniques that correspond to the three ranges:
    • Long
    • Medium
    • Short
  • I recommend perfecting the following techniques:
    • Back Fist
    • Punch
    • Front Round Kick
    • Side Kick
    • Hook Kick
    • Defensive Front Kick
    • Back Leg Front Kick
    • Left Hook Punch
    • Ridge Hand
  • Sparring is the application of your skills training. The better your skills, the better you spar! Start sparring slowly so that you can see your mistakes and correct them without getting injured. Remember, injuries cause you to develop fear and consequently a lack of confidence.
  • Wear as much protective gear as you can when you spar.
  • Spar with a partner at least your size and at your psychological level. If you are a bit timid, do not pair up with a hyper-aggressive person. Often a beginner with an advanced partner is a good idea because of the control.
  • Try to stay relaxed. Tension causes you to tire quickly and your reactions to slow.
  • Distance and timing are essential for a technique to be successful. Good footwork is the key. You cannot practice too much footwork.
  • Watch for patterns. All fighters techniques fall into a pattern, especially when they get tired. Avoid setting a pattern. Look for patterns in your opponent.
  • Everybody has a favorite technique. It is their best technique, it is their fastest, it has the best timing, and they are most confident with it.
  • A person usually throws his favorite technique first, when he is tired or injured, or when he panics.  Learn to identify favorite techniques.
  • A fighter often gives away his intentions by positioning himself to launch his “favorite” technique, or by developing “leading centers” that are cues for his intention. For example: dropping the hands before you kick, plucking at the pants leg before you kick, or putting your hands in a better position for a jab or back fist.
  • To be effective, you must be able to spot favorite techniques and patterns and then setup a counter plan.
  • What is your response when someone throws a specific technique. You should practice a response to specific techniques that you will probably encounter.
  • Develop your skills that fit your body style, flexibility, and psychological state.
  • To become better at sparring, you must spar without injures!

 

 

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Brown Belt Combinations

Brown Belt

Combinations:

  1. Front Leg Side Kick, Front Leg Jump Side Kick, Punch
  2. Retreating Back Leg 360 Jump Reverse Inside Crescent, Back Leg Round/Side Kick, Back Leg Reverse Hook Kick, Punch
  3. Front Leg Hook Kick, Front Leg Jump Hook Kick, Back Leg Hook Kick
  4. Back Leg Round Kick, Back Leg Jump Round Kick, Back Leg Reverse Hook Kick, Punch
  5. Front Leg Hook Kick Front Leg Jump Hook Kick, Front Leg Reverse Hook Kick

Combinations (modified, >40yrs, bad knees, no jumping):

  1. Front Leg Side Kick, Skip Front Leg Side Kick, Punch
  2. Retreating Back Leg Reverse Crescent, Back Leg Round/Side Kick, Back Leg Hook Kick, Punch
  3. Front Leg Hook Kick, Front Leg Hook/Round Kick, Back Leg Hook/Round Kick, Punch
  4. Back Leg Round Kick, Back Leg Inverse Crescent Kick, Back Leg Hook Kick, Punch
  5. Front Leg Hook Kick, Front Leg Hook/Round Kick, Front Reverse Hook/Round Kick, Punch

Kick Chasing:

  1. Front Leg Inside Crescent Kick, Back Leg Outside Crescent Kick, Back Reverse Inside Crescent Kick, Punch

Combinations:
Brown Belt Combination #1
Front Leg Side Kick, Front Leg Jump Side Kick, Punch

Brown Belt Combination #2
Retreating Back Leg 360 Jump Reverse Inside Crescent, Back Leg Round/Side Kick, Back Leg Reverse Hook Kick, Punch

Brown Belt Combination #3
Front Leg Hook Kick, Front Leg Jump Hook Kick, Back Leg Hook Kick

Brown Belt Combination #4
Back Leg Round Kick, Back Leg Jump Round Kick, Back Leg Reverse Hook Kick, Punch

Brown Belt Combination #5
Front Leg Hook Kick Front Leg Jump Hook Kick, Front Leg Reverse Hook Kick

Combinations (modified, >40yrs, bad knees, no jumping):
Brown Belt Combination #1 – Modified
Front Leg Side Kick, Skip Front Leg Side Kick, Punch

Brown Belt Combination #2 – Modified
Retreating Back Leg Reverse Crescent, Back Leg Round/Side Kick, Back Leg Hook Kick, Punch

Brown Belt Combination #3 – Modified
Front Leg Hook Kick, Front Leg Hook/Round Kick, Back Leg Hook/Round Kick, Punch

Brown Belt Combination #4 – Modified
Back Leg Round Kick, Back Leg Inverse Crescent Kick, Back Leg Hook Kick, Punch

Brown Belt Combination #5 – Modified
Front Leg Hook Kick, Front Leg Hook/Round Kick, Front Reverse Hook/Round Kick, Punch

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Red Belt Combinations

Red Belt

Combinations:

  1. Front Leg Round/Side Kick, Front Leg Hook/Round Kick, Punch
  2. Front Leg 360 Jump Inverted Crescent, Back Leg Round Kick Back Reverse Hook Kick, Punch
  3. Back Reverse Inside Crescent Kick, Punch, Back Round Kick, Punch
  4. Jump Back Round Kick, Back Reverse Hook Kick, Punch
  5. Back Round Kick, Tornado Kick, Back Reverse Hook Kick, Punch

Kick Chasing:

  1. Front Leg Inside Crescent Kick, Back Leg Outside Crescent Kick, Back Reverse Inside Crescent Kick, Punch

Red Belt Combination #1
Front Leg Round/Side Kick, Front Leg Hook/Round Kick, Punch

Red Belt Combination #2
Front Leg 360 Jump Reverse Inside Crescent, Back Leg Round Kick, Back Reverse Hook Kick, Punch

Red Belt Combination #3
Back Reverse Inside Crescent Kick, Punch, Back Round Kick, Punch

Red Belt Combination #4
Jump Back Round Kick, Back Reverse Hook Kick, Punch

Red Belt Combination #5
Back Round Kick, Tornado Kick, Back Reverse Hook Kick, Punch

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Blue Belt Combinations

Blue Belt

Combinations:

  1. Front Leg Hook/Round, Back Reverse Hook/Round Kick, Punch
  2. Back Leg Round/Side Kick, Back Reverse Hook/Round Kick, Punch
  3. Front Leg Hook/Round, Back Leg Round/Side Kick, Back Reverse Hook/Round Kick, Punch
  4. Front Leg Inside Crescent Kick, Back Leg Front Kick, Back Leg Hook Kick, Punch
  5. Front Leg Inside Crescent Kick, Back Leg Outside Crescent Kick, Back Reverse Inside Crescent Kick, Punch

Kick Chasing:

  1. Front Leg Inside Crescent Kick, Back Leg Outside Crescent Kick, Back Reverse Inside Crescent Kick, Punch

Blue Belt Combination #1
Front Leg Hook/Round, Back Reverse Hook/Round Kick, Punch

Blue Belt Combination #2
Back Leg Round/Side Kick, Back Reverse Hook/Round Kick, Punch

Blue Belt Combination #3
Front Leg Hook/Round, Back Leg Round/Side Kick, Back Reverse Hook/Round Kick, Punch

Blue Belt Combination #4
Front Leg Inside Crescent Kick, Back Leg Front Kick, Back Leg Hook Kick, Punch

Blue Belt Combination #5
Front Leg Inside Crescent Kick, Back Leg Outside Crescent Kick, Back Reverse Inside Crescent Kick, Punch

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