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THE SHAOLIN KEMPO HANDBOOK

A Guide From White to Black Belt of the Shaolin Kempo Training Center

by Marlon Anthony Wilson

Copyright © 2019 by Marlon Anthony Wilson. 805019

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Rev. date: 01/13/2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Acknowledgements

My Journey to the Martial Arts

The Rules of the Dojo

Some History of Shaolin Kempo

To the East Coast of the United States

The Five Animals of Shaolin Kempo

Training

IS GOOD KEMPO

Principles of Kempo from the Bubishi

Recommended Readings

The Curriculum:

The Kata

The Combinations

Record of Testing

Disclaimer: Please note that the publisher and author of this instructional book is NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury or legal action that may result from practicing the techniques and / or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous, both to yourself and others, even when practiced with caution. You should always consult with and train with qualified martial arts instructors. The use of the martial moves/theories and strategies in this book may lead to legal issues depending on the laws of the land you are in. We strongly suggest that each reader inform themselves of the laws governing self defense and the use of force wherever they are and govern themselves accordingly. As the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also recommended that a physician be consulted prior to training.

INTRODUCTION

I wrote this handbook for my students and for myself. I love Shaolin Kempo Karate, I love books, I love to learn and what I love even more is to share ideas and knowledge. After 30 years of the practice and study of Shaolin Kempo, I have achieved the rank of rokudan (6th degree black belt). Combining my studies in other martial arts which covers more than 36 years, I can honestly say with ease and humility that there is still much more to learn, and this is a wonderful truth!

At first, my journey began seeking something other than mere self-defense or a better way of fighting. I was focused on increasing my capacity as a human being and for personal evolution, if you will. While it remains a debate within myself and likely to others whether or not I have made gains on that front, I am deeply stirred by what the martial arts have to offer each of us on so many levels. I have studied and practiced Judo, Kyokushin Karate, Shotokan. Adding to some brief studies of Sil-lum Hung Gar, Kosho Ryu Kempo, Aikido and Taiji. But it was my introduction to Shaolin Kempo that fulfilled the most out of all of these excellent systems. Shaolin Kempo is my base and almost everything I’ve learned from other styles together with the many awesome masters who have taught me some of their art, I take and seek it in my Kempo. By this method I have deepened my understanding and effectiveness of Shaolin Kempo and enriched my ability to teach.

This handbook can guide and point. It cannot replace a good solid teacher. At times, I read it and think that I might have written too much; other times it seems far too general or too cryptic; yet, overall, I feel as though I have done good and it gives more than enough for a martial artist to grow and develop in body, mind, soul and martial skill. In the end it is for the reader to decide. This Handbook for the student of Shaolin Kempo holds key aspects and guidance to serve anyone seeking practical self-defense and to

unlock the power of their Shaolin Kempo. I urge you to read, enjoy, question, test and practice well the material of these writings. Along the way, to enjoy and regularly have fun. Training is truth!

Sifu Marlon Wilson can be reached at [email protected] or www.shaolinkempo.ca

The Shaolin Kempo Handbook also proves to be an excellent complement to Shaolin Kempo Unveiled that I co-authored with my Shaolin Kempo Karate master and friend Prof. Thomas Ingargiola.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I want to first thank my lady, Katarzyna for her unfailing , determination to have me see this work through, her critiques, patience and love throughout this process. Without her this handbook may never have come to fruition.

I also thank my master and friend Prof.Thomas Ingargiola for his relentless pursuit of perfection and for so openly and honestly sharing his incredible depth of knowledge with me while driving me to hone and better my skills as a martial artist, an instructor and a person all these years.

Thank you to Sensei Elizabeth Gilberg, my first Shaolin Kempo Karate instructor and Sensei Danny Mason who guided me to black belt and beyond. These wonderful instructors trained me and ignited my ion for this amazing art of Shaolin Kempo.

I am humbled by the generosity of Guru Bernard Langan in sharing some of the wealth of his teachings with me in the brief times we have met and communicated. His love of martial arts promoted him to help me become better and opening the path for me to grow into a superior martial artist. I am very grateful.

Thank you to Kyoshi Jeff Driscoll for encouragement and during some difficult moments in the writing of this work.

I am still very much a work in progress and I have much to learn. Any and all errors in this work are mine alone and represent my failure to sufficiently grasp what I have been shown by these excellent martial artists.

Lastly, a heart felt thank you to my family (Jaeden, Joshua, Jerome, Sam and Kat) and to my family of students, past, present and future, for your trust, your questions and your ion to learn. This work is for you and because of you as much as anyone or anything. I am honoured that you have chosen me to teach you.

MY JOURNEY TO THE MARTIAL ARTS

My journey into the martial arts did not begin with Bruce Lee, the Karate Kid or even bullying. I was small, black and Anglophone in a predominately white Francophone neighbourhood. But what brought me to the martial arts was a comic book about magic; Dr.Strange, to be exact. In his origin story he needed to optimize his body in order to harness the powers that would course through him as Sorcerer Supreme. I, with my juvenile mind, “understood” that in order to be prepared to be more and to become a hero, I would need to study meditation and the martial arts.

Many years ed after my foster mother died, before my mother allowed me to take a martial art. At heart, my goal remained growing beyond what most considered human limitations…and I still love comics.

I grew up without a father and in a world that was unsafe and unkind. My heroes were superheroes and legends out of stories. My child like mind sought to emulate them. So, I needed to learn to fight and defend those weaker than myself; the simplicity of youth.

Ultimately, this is still what martial arts and the warrior ethos means to me: Protect and serve and become more.

Practicing and teaching Shaolin Kempo has given me the opportunity, the place and gift of continued growth and development for myself and others.

I share this Handbook as a continuation of these efforts, dreams and hopes for all students of the arts, including myself.

But that is me. Whatever your reason for entering the practice of the martial arts and Shaolin Kempo, know that your future and your growth is in your hands. Learn to defend yourself, protect those you love and grow into a warrior. Or, practice for health and personal achievement. The most important things are growth, development, service and having fun along the way!

Enjoy your every step and welcome to the venerable art of Shaolin Kempo Karate!

THE RULES OF THE DOJO

EFFORT - Effort begins before the class starts and continues on well after the class has ended. Excellence depends on the effort given. While many enjoy early success because of sheer physical talent, it can take them only so far. All instructors can recall the student with crazy skills. S/he could pick up a new move in a breath and execute it as though s/he had been born to it. At the advanced belt level, the demands went beyond mere mimicry and s/he soon, to everyone’s shock and dismay, quits. It can be difficult to reconcile the level of effort now needed as an advanced belt with an ”immature” idea of what is a good martial artist. Discouragement sets in and the student leaves not only the school but martial arts altogether. When this occurs it is a failure on our part as instructors.

ETIQUETTE - Each training place follows explicit or implicit formalities. These range from dress code, acceptable and unacceptable language, chain of command, ritual…First and foremost etiquette is about a mindset. The essentials of getting the most for your effort stem from the mindset you live with your training. This extends through actions and into thought. By no means can we expect a student not to question, do not misconstrue etiquette or respect in this manner. Rather, extrapolate the notion of effort to an immersion of self into the ethos or paradigm of ones chosen art. The head of the style creates the tone and the head instructor “flavours” it with her/his personality. Yet, all remains within the boundaries of the wū shih-do or būshi-do of the system. There is a “way” of conduct that the practitioner of Shaolin Kempo is expected to maintain. Either it expresses itself through the etiquette in and out of the dojo or the student only advances so far.

CHARACTER - Character or integrity is who we are and what we do when we cannot be seen or have consequences forced on us. Effort and etiquette can be imposed on a person through external influence. Character, or rather the desired character, internalizes the fertile groundwork of effort and

etiquette and so, grows into something more. Character differentiates a mere brute, even a highly skilled brute from a warrior. Character defines a warrior.

CONTROL - Becoming a warrior begins and ends with control. First, control of the body, equilibrium and breath. Then, control of the will, mind and the spirit leading to control of others. Culminating in the control of ones life and the ability to truly be free, let go and advance. Before one can control another in a self-defense situation, one must learn to control themselves, both physically and mentally.

SELF-DISCIPLINE - None of the above will lead to any lasting or significant results without discipline of the self. Discipline is a state of order and growth based on submission to rules and authority either external or internal. Training and dedication will bring the student from following the external demands of the teacher for discipline to a point where the impetus becomes internal. Self-discipline extends beyond the routine of regular training, it demands that one applies the knowledge, teachings, and thinking coherently to every aspect of ones life. It emphasizes commitment to the daily steps large and small that are consistent with long term goals.

Discipline can be imposed externally.

Self-discipline comes from within. The true Shaolin Kempo practitioner always strives to be self-disciplined.

SOME HISTORY OF SHAOLIN KEMPO

The knowledge of kempo or Chu’an fa, was brought from Fuzhou, China, (Patrick McCarthy, The Bible of Karate: Bubishi, 1995) through Okinawa to Kyushu, Japan. Many generations of practitioners practiced and refined the art in times when getting it wrong could easily get you dead. It developed over the years into the modern form that is referred to as Kosho ryu Kempo or the “old pine tree” school of kempo.

In 1916 at the age of five, an American born Japanese boy by the name of James Mitose (December 30,1916 - March 26,1981) was sent from his home in Hawaii to his ancestral home in Japan. There is studied the family art of self defense of Kosho ryu kempo for fifteen years. He returned to Hawaii in 1936, the grandmaster of this art and promptly opened the Official SelfDefense Club and began teaching.

Bruce Juchnik now heads the Kosho Ryu Kempo of James Mitose. Although Hanshi Juchnik has not been directly involved in the development and lineage of Shaolin Kempo, he, as the head of Kosho Ryu, and a martial artist of impressive skill and learning, merits respectful mention. He works tirelessly to unite all kempo styles as family to share history, philosophy and techniques for self defense. The “young pine tree” school, did grow out of the “old pine tree” school after all.

William Kwai Sun Chow (July 3,1914 - September 21,1987) studied under Mitose. He is, perhaps the epicenter of kempo/kenpo as we know it in the Western world. William Chow had studied his family art of kung fu and also studied several years under James Mitose. Prof.Chow united his family kung fu with the Kosho ryu kempo he learned under Mitose and formed a new art that he initially named kenpo karate in order to distinguish his

teachings from Mitose. He was the first to use the term “shaolin kempo” or Young Pine tree Kempo (as opposed to Kosho-Ryu Kempo or “old pine tree kempo”), although his art would eventually come to be known as Kara-Ho Kempo. In 1949, the young William Chow, apparently with the blessing of James Mitose, opened a training hall of his own. Some of the students who trained with him came from Mitose’s school, including the of the famous “ Black Belt Society” who eventually formed the art of Kajukenbo. Chow over the years blended the circular movements and principles of his kung fu with the principles and more linear movements of Kosho ryu. He developed few katas and focused on core techniques to preserve and transmit his knowledge. Ed Parker, Sr., Adriano Emparado, Bill Chun Sr., Sam Kuoha, Bobby Lowe, John Leoning, Ralph Castro, Nick Cerio all represent legendary martial artists and others who have or claimed to have trained under the prolific Master William Chow.

Adriano Emparado (June 15,1926 - April 4,2009) was awarded his black belt from William Chow. He learned boxing and basic escrima from his father. Later he became part of the black belt society that composed of Peter Young, Joseph Holck, Frank Ordonez, George Chuen Yoke Chang. They all trained together grafting their various arts of Tang Soo Do, boxing, Danzanryu Jujitsu, Se Keino-ryu judo and Sil-lum Hung Gar kung fu onto the back bone system of the Mitose-Chow kempo system. They tested their creation in the slums of Hawaii and eventually combined the names of their arts into the name of their style: Kajukenbo.

Grand Master Edmund Parker (March 19,1931 - December 15,1990) is one person who took some of the knowledge and training of Prof. Chow and ran with it to incredible heights. GM Parker is the creator of American Kenpo: a devastating and powerful modern martial art. His mind was so focused and analytical that he not only was able to devise a powerful system of self defense, he was also able to codify it for the generations to come after him. At times I am somewhat envious of the incredibly specific use of language available to the practitioners of American Kenpo. Yet, conversely, I fully enjoy the relative freedom of expression and growth that Shaolin Kempo offers. The trouble with the lack of standardized technical language in

Shaolin Kempo is that it can lead a practitioner or a non student with the idea that Shaolin Kempo does not use principles in its execution. Nothing could be further from the truth. Although, it is possible to mimic movements without a mastering or understanding of the basics, this would not be anything other than a shadow of the wonderful art and relying on such a weak foundation for self defense is misguided.

Walter Godin (March 21,1937 - August 7,2001) was the co-Founder of Karazenpo Go-shinjutsu with his brother-in-law Grandmaster Sonny Gascone. Grandmaster Godin trained under Professor Chow and also trained under in kajukenbo under Grandmaster Adriano Emperado. Two of his most famous students are: Professor Kimo and Grandmaster Hackleman (Chuck “Iceman” Liddell is one of Grandmaster Hackleman’s students). In 1973, Professor Chow handed down a Professorship with a 10th Degree Diploma and his blessings to Grandmaster Godin.

Grandmaster Gascon (March 6,1933-Dec.16, 2013) is the person who brought the kata, combinations, and techniques now seen in many styles of Kempo throughout the United States. If you are familiar with Kempo/Kenpo descriptions such as the Numbered Kata’s, Stature of The Crane, Combinations 1 through 26, etc., then you are a direct descendent of Sonny Gascon. Many systems such as Fred Villari’s Shaolin Kempo, Master’s Self Defense Centers, United Studios of Self Defense, and even portions of Professor Cerio’s Kenpo are either directly or indirectly linked to Grandmaster Gascon. Two of his most notable students are Joe Blacquerra and Grand Master George Pesare.

TO THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES

GM Pesare (February 18,1939 - October 14,2012) held a 10th degree Black Belt and is responsible for brining Kempo Karate to New England and Quebec in Canada. Jean-Guy Angell is the student who continues the Kempo tradition of GM Pesare in Quebec. GM Pesare began his martial arts career with Karazenpo-Go-Shinjutsu in 1958 with his instructor, Grandmaster Victor (Sonny) Gascon, one of the Kempo masters who co founded the Karazenpo Go-Shinjutsu organization and style.

GM Cerio (July 9, 1936 - October 7, 1998) learned kempo under GM Pesare and trained with such notables as Prof.Chow and GGM Ed Parker. This is the man that introduced the Okinawan Pinan series, Two Man Fist Set from Ed Parker’s Kempo system and the William Chun Sr. form Hansuki into the system. As well, he created a completely new version of two pinan and the forms Circle of Tiger, and Circle of Leopard and Circle of Panther. GM Cerio was ranked a 10th degree black belt by the World Council of Sokes, a 9th Degree black belt from GGM Ed Parker in Kenpo and a 5th Degree by William K.S.Chow. All this knowledge and skill he developed into Nick Cerio’s Kempo. GM Cerio tradition continues in Quebec under the guidance of Master Clermont Poulin. Frederick J. Villari studied under GM Cerio.

GM Villari trained under GM Nick Cerio to the rank of 2nd Degree black belt. He used the training he received from Nick Cerio, studies in kajukenbo, and other sources of Asian kung fu to create the system of Shaolin Kempo Karate and the majority of material after 2nd degree blackbelt. GM Villari formatted his teaching methods and business model quite successfully and was responsible for the opening of hundreds of martial art schools throughout the United States.

GM Charles Mattera studied Shaolin Kempo under Frederick Villari. He founded the United Studios of Self Defense. He has studied with the Shaolin Temple and was awarded grandmaster status in June 2000.

GM Steve DeMasco studied Shaolin Kempo under Frederick Villari and Charles Mattera. He continues to study with the Shaolin Temple and was awarded grandmaster status in June 2000.

Prof. Thomas Ingargiola studied under many notable masters including Frederick Villari, Steve DeMasco, and Prof. Feliciano Ferreira to name a few. Prof. Ingargiola was promoted to Professor level in 2006 by Professor Feliciano Ferreira of Hawaii. He fought professionally and retired as the New York State Super-Welterweight kickboxing Champion (www.uskba.com). He has developed many successful kick-boxers and mix martial artists (and many champions). He remains a highly sought after instructor of Shaolin Kempo Karate to present Shaolin Kempo to various martial arts clubs inside and outside of the Untied States. Many high ranking black belts (including myself) travel to train with him regularly. Along with teaching Shaolin Kempo, he is currently employed by a security organization in the United States.

THE FIVE ANIMALS OF SHAOLIN KEMPO

Shaolin Kempo advocates a five animal system. Train in order to learn from the animal strategies and techniques not to merely imitate them!

The Tiger - Strength, Tenacity, Ferocity

Claw strikes, tiger palms, tiger mouth strikes are associated with this style of fighting. The tiger is known for using the attributes of a low centre of gravity and body weight to its advantage. There is a strong emphasis on locking ts, ripping muscle and tendons with devastating effects on an attacker. The tiger is simple, honest and direct. The tiger style represents dominance, strength, power and action, overwhelming an opponent with superior force.

The Leopard - Speed, Power, Agility

Leopard paw strikes, claws, elbows, forearms, knees, coupled with quick shifting motions from the waist distinguishes the leopard. Another characteristic of the leopard is powerful driving blows that keep an attacker uprooted. The leopard does not carry as much mass as the tiger, therefore, it cannot crush its prey as a tiger does. Instead, it relies on speed, and agility to compensate. The leopard attacks with a relentless series of attacks. Unlike the tiger, the leopard has less use for deep rooted stances. The leopard style of fighting itself, roots only momentarily for power generation and for quick leaps and directional changes off of a strong, yet mobile base.

The Crane - Grace, Balance, Patience

Characteristic strikes are the crane strike (is called a chicken wrist in the USA), the cranes beak, wing strike, front kick, blade kick, and snap kicks. The crane possesses the ability to grip the ground for balance, chooses to deflect most blows by creating angles with its footwork to compliment deflecting and redirecting blocks. Uniquely graceful, light and patient, the crane style re enforces watching and waiting and so, rarely initiates an attack. The crane evades and when judged appropriate, it acts; Finding vulnerable points to counterstrike such as the eyes, nose, ears, the crown of the head or any target suitable for its long reach and strong beak. The crane generally counters from any angle except for squarely in front. It side steps or angles off then counters with its attack hidden by its movement.

The Snake - Inner / co-ordinated-accumulated Power (Chi), Precision, Suppleness

The snake moves and strikes with precision, order and endurance in a coordinated manner that is strictly defined in order to maximize the expression of power or fajin. The snake strikes with finger pokes, spear hand strikes, snake bites and kicks. The snake stance prepares coiling power for release. The style focuses on speed, suppleness, knowledge, timing, precision and vital point strikes with associated sequences. At a distance the snake is a viper. Much like the crane, the viper bides its time, waiting for the right moment and the right target for a precision attack. Up close this snake becomes a constrictor. Using deception and stillness, the constrictor capitalizes on to trap, wrap and crush the attacker. As well as straining ligaments, ts and breaking bones. This aspect of the snake fighting easily creates locks and chokes to disable the attacker. The snake incorporates more evasion than blocking, employing more bob, weaves and slips than direct blocks. It relies on agility and quick reflexes to avoid , aside from what it chooses to advance for counter-attacks.

The Dragon - Rides the wind, Fighting Spirit, Transcendence

The dragon uses any hand strike, spinning kicks, multiple kicks and uses whipping motions powered by rotation generated through the waist. In legend, the dragon often arrives with a storm cloud and can strike like the wind and lightening, from all directions. There are many rising and falling motions in the dragon that represent the motion of smoke and wind. Some consider the dragon as the “fifth element” unifying the other four animal styles into one. Although, the dragon has its preferred weapons, the legend of its shape shifting ability is demonstrated by the fighter using all the weapons of the other animals in an adaptive and indomitable manner. Another important note to this approach to fighting is that the dragon is a mythical creature. Dragons are not really there and so influences this style of fighting to focus on the strikes not being “seen” or “coming out of nowhere”, and indeed the person to often “disappear” while engaged. The dragon fights with wisdom.

The animals represent distinct ways of fighting. Most people will find themselves gravitating to one particular animal due to body type and personal preference. However, Shaolin Kempo represents the power of adaptability, so we strive to learn and master each way of fighting. Especially since a self defense situation may determine that best response come from a combination of strategies. Animal techniques are taught right from the beginning, and at green belt we begin to focus on an animal per belt in preparation for shodan, first degree black belt.

TRAINING

No matter which martial art you study, the most important element in achieving your goal is training. How you train, the consistency and the integrity of your training will determine your success. The Shaolin Kempo Training Centre defines success as practical self defense, high level martial arts skill, integrity, personal development, a well rounded knowledge base and critical thought. In short, we define success as becoming a warrior. The heart of your training lies in that we are always either living the life of becoming a warrior or we have chosen another path.

Know clearly your reason for training. This encourages the discipline necessary to succeed and serve to define your limits.

Training based on practical self defense first and foremost seeks to avoid conflict, yet when given no other viable option each move is executed with the intent to end the conflict and allow the student (and those they may be protecting) to return home safely and quickly. This still requires flow.

Training must have a pure aspect that focuses on perfect form, movement and balance.

Training must have a practical aspect that focuses on how and when and why to apply the movements from how techniques are taught in the pure aspect.

Training must have fault tolerance or resistance training. We must train to apply our kempo in the face of a resisting opponent and a resistant opponent intent on defeating you.

Training must have a mental aspect. Shaolin Kempo students must study and think. Without thought and understanding there is no ability to adapt.

Training must guide the students to learn to understand why their techniques work.

Training must have a well worked and frequently practiced reactionary component.

Free flow training of the basics in the form of shadowboxing, bag work, wooden dummy, a Bob, etc…, will elevate your skill. This holds especially true of your weapons. Step out side of the forms and techniques and move with energy power and flow.

Practice your kempo at home; it is essential. Practice the forms daily. Take a day to practice the numbered combinations, another for each animal, another for jujitsu’s and another for weapons forms. Practice lefty as well as righty. Practice slow sometimes, sometimes with 70-80% power and sometimes fast and other times at a walk through pace at 60% power. Practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect.

Train the body, mind and spirit; train the breath, fascia, tendons and muscles; training is truth.

The Taiji classics teach that a baby is the perfect and complete example of qi, this gets overlooked as a child (uncultivated and spent) and then, one spends the rest of their adult life trying to return back to the perfect balance bestowed upon them at birth.

— Waysun Liao, T’ai Chi Classics, 1997

The Basics

Structural integrity is first and throughout and the last of the basics.

Standing Zhang Zhong trains structural integrity.

Training in standing listens to the body, lengthens the fascia, extends the tendons, develops understanding of gravity, teaches the six directions and therefore is hexagonal in nature.

We first learn stillness, connected and whole, then we learn it in movement.

Gravity

Gravity is the key to true power in the martial arts. We start by

understanding and using our own centre of gravity.

Understanding and using a “shared” centre of gravity between combatants needs to be trained. To effectively utilize gravity as a weapon, relaxation(“song”), self awareness and structural integrity requires training. In the end it remains a simple yet not easy thing to allow gravity to inform your strikes and , however this habit must be ingrained in all your movements. Practice this while walking, with your techniques, in your forms and all live drills. Intent is key but not everything.

The Fist

The fist must be made tight. Fold in from the pinky finger as tight as possible and one finger at a time, then cover with the thumb. The fist should be so tight that it feels light and does not require muscular tension to keep its form.

If this cannot be mastered then keep the hand loosely closed as western boxing teaches. There is greater risk but better the risk of damage to the hand than unnecessary tension.

Strike with the knuckles of the index and middle fingers while keeping them aligned with the radius bone. Never lock the elbow. Strike with your weight and the force of gravity through the key knuckles from the heel and directed by the waist.

The elbow should leave the body from the centre not the side. This helps define the necessary spiral.

Stances

To paraphrase Genwa Nakasone: In Shaolin Kempo Karate there are many stances and there are none.

Fixed stances do not exist in a fight. The movement, the distribution of weight, the utilization of gravity and some fundamental physics for structure and the disturbance of structure exist and we discuss these as stances.

A stance simply describes where and sometimes how to move ones’ weight and / or centre of gravity in order to gain an advantage and /or impact the structural integrity and balance of an adversary.

Evasiveness is a key to success. Although, it is technically “footwork” considering the way Shaolin Kempo regards stances this point belongs in the section.

It is important to align the knees in the same direction as the toes.

Always float: A fight is fluid and although we speak of stances, it is most effective in practical self defense to not be static or stagnant with ones’ weight and motion. The footwork of Shaolin Kempo bases itself on practical self protection skills and our theory of motion: The continuous purposeful motion utilizing circular and straight patterns of striking and strategy to close the gap with intent to neutralize an attacker, to flow from striking to

trapping to locks to breaks, to disruption of the root and structural integrity, to folding, to striking…

that the waist, NOT the hips, drive the power and this distinction holds a high level importance to applying stances effectively.

Be the person who trains daily. Even if you can find time only to practice one form or technique, do so. Better still, commit to 15 minutes a day: Four times a week make the practice intense and let it also be your cardio work out. In this way you will train the specific muscles you need for self defense. Then, three times a week, train lighter and slower to study, understand and learn from your existing knowledge. This is where the questions for your instructor will spring forth. If you can find more than 15 minutes, Go for it! Do not over train, however.

Travel to take lessons from other instructors, attend seminars and / or classes even in other styles, experience other schools. A warrior requires perspective in order to grow to the highest levels. Travel also to learn other cultures and other “ways” for the same reasons. Remain open-minded and never turn off your critical thinking.

How you eat critically impacts your health and training, especially as your years grow longer. Eat meat and animal products in moderation if at all. The more fresh and raw foods you take in, the better and more robust will your health be along with your training. Eating small regular meals and eating nothing after 8 pm (most days) has worked well for me. Eat until you are no longer hungry, waiting until you are stuffed is over eating. Eat enough! Starving yourself and NOT taking in enough nutrients is detrimental to robust living and success as a martial artist. Drink water throughout the day. Learn to cook and in this way your understanding will grow. In of “junk” food and alcohol, moderation is the key.

Know Your Weapons

The mind is your most powerful weapon.

The reason there are so many different ways of striking in Shaolin Kempo is first due to the focus on adaptation and from our commitment to flow. We are focused this way, to the point that we favour fighting from where we are at-the-time, instead of re-setting into a fixed stance, posture or positioning. Shaolin Kempo seeks to eliminate the need to reset at all during a situation and simply flow in a logical and natural manner from one move to the next until the conflict ends.

Each strike, its direction of force and target, whether it fist, palm, finger(s), hammer, ridge or claw, wrist, elbow, shoulder, forearm, foot, knee, heel or shin, does something different or has a different jin, to use older Chinese terminology.

Theory of Movement:

Shaolin Kempo Karate utilizes close-in fighting and therefore almost all responses to engagement seeks to draw close to the attacker. The continuous destructive motion off a powerful yet mobile base with multiple strikes, while simultaneously manipulating the opponents upper, lower body mass and structural integrity until the threat is over. The basics of our theory of movement are characterized by: Superior positioning at 9:00 (3), 3:00 (4), 11:00 (5), 1:00 (7) relative to the attacker; Inside or outside of the attackers arms; behind the attacker; and, around to the other side. Shaolin Kempo

does not teach to stand in front of the opponent squared off as we would see in a boxing, MMA or judo match. However, the concept of moving and striking “through” the centre of the opponent is almost always involved except for moving “around to the other side”, yet even then the next move more than 90% of the time will then “take the centre”.

The Kempo clock and the Octogon above can teach a seeker a great deal about our theory of movement, control and our perspective of an opponent and engagement.

Know Why It Works:

The numbered combinations of Shaolin Kempo Karate, the animal techniques, and jujitu’s design works based on logical sequencing and musculoskeletal mechanics. Take the time to understand “why” a technique works. This will represent the yardstick of truth for any technique derived from a form. Taking the time to critically assess the techniques will teach you the keys to the devastating power of the Shaolin Kempo system. Equally important, the student needs to trust the movements to do what they do rather than trying to force what they think should happen. Usually such attempts result in poor body mechanics, structural misalignments and self defense / self protection basic errors.

Targets:

Adding the intentionality of target practice to the time and energy that you bring to your development as a martial artist cannot be stressed enough. Empty practice gives only superficial results and is a dangerous self delusion.

IS GOOD KEMPO

The first concept introduced in our dojo states that we welcome by an aggressor. Avoiding a fight remains the best kempo we can express; however, once the situation obviates disengagement, becomes your greatest ally. Combination 6, using the blocks, brings us directly to . No escape, no avoidance, make , control and kick.

We must be close, quick, agile and destructive. The pre requisite for all this is . Our natural instinct is to pull away and avoid, yet then there is no control. The double block sometimes called the Sun and Moon block or windmill block, figures prominently throughout the Shaolin Kempo Karate system and much of Kajukenbo. Please note that combination #6 is often taught without the double block. We still refer to it here in order to illustrate the point. The first block of #6 starts to play on the attacker’s musculoskeletal system, turning them away from their line of attack. The second block redirects them in such a manner as to check most of the weapons they could bring into play and then the kick gets rid of them. The from the blocks allows one to feel the reactions of the aggressor like radar. This principle permeates much of Shaolin Kempo Karate. The level of softness or relaxation required is usually beyond the discipline of a beginner, yet the mechanism is given from the very beginning of the students’ journey. The best kempo happens when the attacker has no idea where the strikes are coming from after they connected. Combination 6 initiates the beginner into this part of our style. The second block brings the defender’s fist towards the attacker’s head usually gaining his or her attention. Then the low front ball kick catches them as a surprise. Brilliant in its simplicity and an example of the high-low fighting concept the white belts learn. As one becomes more well versed in Shaolin Kempo Karate, one will realize the value in welcoming from an aggressor. = CONTROL = WINNING. Naturally, to tell them all of these things orally might be too much, so the system reduces everything to combination 6. A note on the double block / windmill block / sun & moon block; it emphasizes

redirection of the attacker and musculoskeletal manipulation. It can be used equally as well to off balance an attack or to take hold of an attacker and to well position yourself for locks and controls. Do not underestimate the study of this “block”.

The tiger’s qualities lend themselves to teaching to the beginner kempo student. The step forward to meet the attack runs counter to any victim mentality and encourages a tiger mindset or spirit. This is true of most tiger techniques and Tiger Takes the Centre is no exception. Who can make Shaolin Kempo Karate work very well without ? The forward movement of the tiger helps to teach this nuance. True involves taking the other’s centre. It means taking their place of comfort and occupying it and establishing yourself as the centre. Then, we can relegate problems to a secondary place as we focus on solutions. Once you come to the study of the advanced combinations and forms, only this principle takes many of them from just short of impossible and unrealistic to spectacularly effective and devastating.

Uniquely, Shaolin Kempo Karate does not divide its fighting tactics by situation. Striking with the hands, or legs, or jujitsu’s or throws or locks all flow as one expression. How many of the techniques of this system, end with locks throws, chokes and breaks equally along with striking? The percussive force blends with penetrating power and musculoskeletal and neuropathic manipulation to produce a rhythm and a movement that is at once devastating and destructive, as well as allowing for a myriad of possibilities.

This therefore, informs the first principle of Shaolin Kempo Karate; . It is fun to teach this explained this way: Anyone trying to hurt you with serious intent usually has a great deal of problems in their life; such as a lack of self confidence, jealousy or a lack of closeness to others missing from their life resulting in misery and internal discord. So, do not react to their aggression with anger, only recognize that they are bereft of closeness…and give it to them. The truth is that there are consequences to

choice. The only “unconditional” that is real is the one that calls everyone to the truth that the way to happiness comes from right choices, otherwise mediocrity, fear and weakness prevails. So, when attacked draw them close and, receive the . Manipulate the structure, balance and focus of the attacker to your advantage. To achieve this thing, listening, positioning, movement, awareness of ones environment and self awareness all come into play.

Starting from this idea of , what happens when you revisit the forms? Where are we to position ourselves to make our Shaolin Kempo work? How do we get there?

Does require physical touch? The short answer is, no. The type of necessary is not strictly physical and neither does it represent some mystery. expresses itself as much through touch as it does through intentional engagement, anatomical seeing and the sensitivity to read and “listening” well to the attack and the attacker.

**** The continuous purposeful motion of Shaolin Kempo utilizes circular and straight patterns of striking, strategy to close the gap with intent to neutralize an attacker, flow from striking to trapping to locks, breaks, to disruption of the root and structural integrity, to folding, to striking…

Kempo Legs:

There are those who view Shaolin Kempo Karate as a style that is 70% hands and 30% feet, others say 90/10 and, there are a few that say 50 - 50. Regardless of what we may believe, every system of unarmed combat trains the legs. Shaolin Kempo Karate training, certainly makes demands on the our legs in training. However, the use of the legs properly extends beyond

mere strength, striking and movement. The legs play an important role in and control of an attacker. While the legs represent the foundation of our structural integrity, balance, power and movement, Shaolin Kempo Karate, as any solid martial practice, does take things a few steps further. We close the gap using stances to give ourselves tactical advantage, escape or to deliver power. Using the proper ancillary muscles we can utilize rooting offensively and defensively, through our stances. Of course, we strike with the knees, instep, ball of the foot and heel. We also, position ourselves to unbalance the attacker by shifting into different stances in response to a situation or to direct the responses of an attacker with our stances. An opportune shift into a Cat stance for example, can cause the attacker to over extend their balance and create a tactical advantage. When in close dropping our weight into a back stance can throw an attacker. A well timed dragon stance will sweep the leg. Pressing into a forward stance with the right intent and opportunity will hyper extend an attacker’s knee. Simple “lean” in one direction will lead an attack into a trap. A step and shift creates angles that allow for maximization of structural disruption and almost exaggerated positive effect to strikes.

Our practice must include the training of the various uses of our legs and stances. As we develop not only will our practice of forms, kempos and combinations deepen, our understanding of positioning will dramatically expand and enrich our kempo and even our character on the levels of personal, professional and moral interaction. It is not an accident the we use the phrase “taking a stand for something”.

Blocking

Shaolin Kempo teaches several blocking systems. All of them are used in such a manner as to cover your centreline. Conversely, most of the striking in Shaolin Kempo seeks to cut through or penetrate the centreline of an attacker. This is called centreline theory. A powerful particularity of Shaolin Kempo system emphasizes a seamless transition of the blocking limb into an

offensive attack. This is first taught as the natural strikes. Always that structural manipulation and evasion often succeeds better than blocking as it avoids collision and provides superior positioning.

PRINCIPLES OF KEMPO FROM THE BUBISHI

with some commentary

Article 13:

The human mind is one with heaven and earth. Our blood circulation parallels the Solar and lunar cycles of each day Inhaling represents softness while exhaling characterizes hardness Adapt to changing conditions Response must result without conscious thought Distancing and posture dictates the outcome of the meeting See what is unseeable Expect what is unexpected.

From Article 14 - The Principles of Ancient Law:

If everyone learned these methods there would be less violence. These methods are intended to foster peace and harmony, not violence. The rewards of training are immeasurable for those who remain diligent

and follow the correct path. However, this does not apply to those of immoral character. When forced to fight, theory and technique are one and the same; victory depends upon who is better prepared. When engaging an adversary, one must respond instinctively. Movement must be fast and materialize without thought. Never underestimate your opponent, and be careful not to waste energy on unnecessary movement. If you recognize or create an opening, waste no time to take advantage of it.

From the section of Quanfa (kempo/fist law/fist way) Strategies:

each encounter is different, so respond in accordance to fluctuating circumstances and opportunity. Learn well the principles of hard and soft and understand their application in both the physical and metaphysical realms. Be pliable when met by force (also be a modest and tolerant person), but use force to overcome the opposite (be diligent in the pursuit of justice). The more you train (in quanfa), the more you will know yourself. Never underestimate an opponent, and be sure to never use any more force than is absolutely necessary to assure victory, lest you be defeated yourself.

From Article 15: Maxims of Sun Zi

Know both yourself and your adversary and you will not know defeat. To win without fighting is the highest achievement of a warrior.

Live your life according to the principles of the warrior.

From Article 16: Grappling and Escapes

Body language and feinting are important points in fighting. Read your adversary and make openings. By taking away your adversary’s balance, you will have greater opportunities for victory. Awareness and perception are strong weapons. Be quick to take advantage of an adversary who becomes emotional, overexcited, or confused by always evaluating their mental condition. Never execute a technique when off balance, a skillful fighter will most certainly take advantage of the situation. A superior strategist uses multilevel attacks to their advantage, rather than single kicks or punches (attacks). Inhaling represents softness and exhaling represents hardness. Always be aware of this balance and use it to your advantage. Maintain your balance while and after throwing the adversary as it is critically important to follow up with the finishing blow.

— The Bible Of Karate: Bubishi, pp. 159-162,Patrick McCarthy translation, Charles E Tuttle publishing, copy write 1995

From Article 13-

The human mind is one with heaven and earth.

When training or in self defense situations the mind and spirit must remain at peace while dealing with the reality of the situation. The mind remains in heaven and does not lose sight of the fact that it exists on earth. This is called empty mind (Mushin).

Our blood circulation parallels the Solar and lunar cycles of each day Inhaling represents softness while exhaling characterizes hardness.

A rhythm exists for each individual and each encounter. Understand this and use the knowledge to gain superiority over any adversary or challenge. In your practice, full speed all the time teaches poor habits and does not prepare one for reality. This also, speaks of training the breath. Rising Sun exercise can take breath training to a high level. Also, relates to applications and practice. Practice both hard and soft the techniques of both are valuable and very different from each other.

Adapt to changing conditions Response must result without conscious thought

Much of the heart of kempo lies in the ability to adapt. 108 set combinations and all our forms are not meant to limit us. They are to free us to be able to respond from anywhere, to any situation, adapting and morphing our response into control and leading. This means that as we adapt, we seize the advantage as an act of self truth, tempered through constant and never

ending training. We do not need to plan or “switch” to this mindset. It is who we have chosen to become through our training and practice.

Distancing and posture dictates the outcome of the meeting See what is unseeable

First make the effort to avoid being in a bad situation. Take stock of your surroundings, at all times know your exits and plan ahead as much as possible. Should things happen to bring you to a bad situation, seek to de escalate. Always, the best self defence, the best way to never lose, is to never go there. Avoid and extricate as much as possible without ever taking the position, demeanour or posture of a victim. When all else has failed, then truly Shaolin Kempo happens with no distance, in close with powerful structural integrity. Fast and efficient Enter, Stun, Balance, Control that understands well even the hidden intent of the adversary, and acts with a pro-active knowing. Note well that your distance and posture, both physical and mental, in relation to your attacker and their movement and intent holds key elements to a successful outcome

Expect what is unexpected.

It is well worth repeating, preparation and fore-thought will allow you to avoid many pitfalls, including avoidable conflicts and surprise attacks. Your training must reflect this aspect of the unexpected. Take a serious note that the unexpected may be pleasant and what seemed a bad situation may in fact be something entirely different. Of course, never under estimate an adversary. This also tells us to remain open, not to pre judge and always see with eyes of honestly and integrity. Martial arts success is predicated on deception.

From Article 14-

If everyone learned these methods there would be less violence. These methods are intended to foster peace and harmony, not violence. The rewards of training are immeasurable for those who remain diligent and follow the correct path. However, this does not apply to those of immoral character.

The martial arts are about personal development and individual evolution. This results in good character, inner peace and peace in society. This is the ultimate goal of training in Shaolin Kempo Karate

KATA / FORMS:

Kata / forms are pre designed sequence of movements, turns, strikes, targets and weight shifts that are designed to allow the student to learn, practice, and perfect their martial art. All forms are primarily for practical self protection. There are no wasted movements and no blocking. The angles and turns in the forms most often represent the best positioning / directionality for the technique to work. An example of this is the initial turn to the left in Pinan 1. It is not defending an attack coming from the left, it is demonstrating that the self defense application is best done from the side of the attacker. A form does not tell you “how” to get to a particular angle as fights are dynamic things. It does tell you where you should be relative to your attacker’s centreline for the best results. Self protections skills are developed for unavoidable situations and surprise attacks, not sporting events. The practice and training of your forms must preeminently be practical.

The footwork of Shaolin Kempo Karate is centred around close-in fighting.

We can call it bathroom stall or small entrance way boxing. Now, take our theory of motion: Draw in close and use the continuous destructive motion off a powerful yet mobile base with multiple strikes, while simultaneously manipulating the opponents upper, lower body mass and structural integrity until the threat is over, and let that aspect of Shaolin Kempo footwork colour your application of the techniques and your understanding of the forms. The footwork is about “getting there”, kempo is about being there.

Shaolin Kempo speaks of a technique as a sequence of strikes and movements executed to specific targets in a particular order and designed to respond to an adversary. This influences the performance of our forms. The crisp, precise individual strikes / techniques that is the hallmark of traditional forms, in kempo often gives way to a focus on short sequences of moves within the form…a technique by Shaolin Kempo definition.

It remains tremendously important to understand this aspect of your forms in your practice, yet for many this will supersede the focus on individual movements. That simply is not good enough. Regardless of what happens in a Dragon circle, a reaction drill, sparring, when you are fighting under duress, your practice must seek perfection. Each individual strike must still seek to be executed with precision, presence, power, speed and control with an intended proper target. It is the rhythm and flow of the execution of the sequence that determines the technique in application. It is impatience to “get to the final move fast” that lessens ones ability to fight effectively. The truth that a violent engagement should end quickly is made reality through the development of martial skill and mindset. our theory of engagement: Close in fighting using continuous destructive motion off a powerful yet mobile base with multiple continuous strikes, while simultaneously manipulating the opponents upper and lower body mass until the threat is over.

This is the practice of the basics to a high level of skill.

Perfect practice makes perfect, not simply practice. It takes introspection, honesty, constructive self criticism, a strong will and dedication to work your forms and practice, to achieve a high level. It takes silence, being alone and relentless dissatisfaction for imperfection to continuously improve.

Your forms will give you as much as you put into them. They are the heart of your martial art practice. Do not deceive yourself and fall into self delusion. There are few worse things in the arts than a teacher or student who has no practical self defense skills, tested and true.

A good performance of a Shaolin Kempo form absolutely moves from self defense sequence to self defense sequence while at the same time trains and demonstrates excellent, powerful and precise individual strikes, movements and foot work. One must train the techniques and principles of the form to a high level and use the form primarily as a mnemonic. This is the continual work of always sharpening the sword. In this manner your forms are your training tools preparing you to respond effectively to any attack. Forms are essential to the system, to development of high level martial skill and self development. Become better through your forms.

each form is a treasure chest of techniques and teachings for you to discover. Each numbered Combination, each animal technique and each kempo is essentially a mini form.

**In order to maximize the benefit of the forms, combinations, kempos and animal techniques, the student must train the principles and moves individually and outside of the codified device with a non compliant partner against the habitual acts of violence.

N.B. well that the goal is to learn Shaolin Kempo Karate through the forms and techniques. The forms and techniques / combinations are not ends in and of themselves. They are tools to teach movement, self protections skills, teach adaptability, develop the mind, body and spirit. They are to teach you Kempo. The true student responds not with a form or combination. We respond with Kempo!

The following checklist will help you measure what applications you take from your forms: Check yes or no on all applicable points. If the point does not apply leave it blank. All applications with a “no” checked are to be considered suboptimal.

Shaolin Kempo Forms Application Evaluation Checklist - credit to Kane and Wilder

Rules and Principles form the master keys to understanding Self Defense using Shaolin Kempo

Rules are prescribed regulations of engagements Principles follow fighting philosophy, they are fundamental truths that serve as the foundation of our movement, choices and system. As Shaolin Kempo is a study so too must the rules and principles be studied to inform our growth and not merely applied by rote. This is a master key to development in our system.

Rules & Principles:

1. Maintain structural integrity. 2. Keep the gap close until the threat is over. 3. Positioning is a weapon. 4. Keep mobile. 5. Attack the pillars. 6. Evasiveness. Do not focus on blocking…Best block, no be there. 7. Use the adversary’s imbalance points to your advantage. 8. Use anatomical seeing & proprioception. 9. It is better to not let the adversary lie completely on their back. 10. Use limb destruction at every opportunity as part of the natural flow

during the encounter. 11. Use the ground as a weapon. 12. Use the adversary’s power and / or momentum to your advantage. 13. Strike soft to hard and hard to soft. 14. Stay rooted and never double deadlocked. 15. Gravity is a tool and a weapon to be put to maximum use. 16. The waist drives the power. 17. Optimize the use of the cross diagonal issuing of power. 18. Every move must be functional at full speed and under duress. 19. Limit reliance on muscular strength to generate power. 20. Enter(stun), balance, control. 21. Connect with your opponent. 22. Use sudden, full body weight motion to unbalance an attacker (Be a jerk). 23. Natural strikes are always there, even if not shown as part of the technique or form. 24. The body responds slower when attacked / manipulated from multiple angles, especially opposite ones. 25. Be mindful of the environment and use it to your advantage. 26. Build on natural physiological reaction NOT pain compliance. 27. There are no “blocks” in forms. 28. Use both hands!

29. Remain mindful of your centreline. 30. Being on the ground or grabbed does not automatically mean “grappling”. 31. Double striking to compress a target generates superior results. 32. Fight right from where you are. Avoid “resetting”. 33. Take advantage of the adversary’s natural reactions. 34. When in an inferior position, affect the adversary’s balance. 35. Unanticipated moves usually generate excellent results. 36. Kempo heaven is to be close and to the outside back angle of the adversary. 37. Simultaneously manipulate the adversary’s upper and lower body. 38. Always seek to expose and exploit the adversary’s centreline. 39. Pressure points and nerve strikes are bonus. 40. A block can be a strike, a strike can be a block. 41. A lock or hold is NOT a primary technique. 42. is control.

RECOMMENDED READINGS

The Art of War, Sun Tzu Awakening Healing Energy Through The Tao, Mantak Chia The Big Bloody Book of Violence, Lawrence Kane and Kris Wilder Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, Bret Contreras The Book of Five Rings, Miyamoto Musashi The Bubishi, Patrick McCarthy Bunkai Jutsu: The Practical Application of Karate Kata, Iain Abernethy Chi Kung: The Way of Power, Lam Kam Chuen Chun Tzu’s Thirteen Treatises on T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Cheng Man Ch’ing A Complete Guide To Accupressure, Iona Marsaa Teeguarden The Five Tibetans, Christopher S. Kilham In Search of Kempo, James Mitose Karate-Do Kyohan, Ginshin Funakoshi Kosho Ryu the Collection, Hanshi Bruce Juchnik The Law and Martial Arts, Carl Brown Living The Martial Way, Morgan Forrest The Martial Arts and Real Life, Fred Villari My Art, Motobu Choki - Translation by Patrick & Yuriko McCarthy

Rolfing: The Integration of Human structures, Ida P. Rolf Shaolin Chin Na, Yang Jwing Ming Shaolin Five Animals, Doc-Fai Wong and Jane Hallander Steal My Art, Stuart Alve Olson Tao Of Jeet Kune Do, Bruce Lee Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu Ultimate Kempo: The Spirit and Technique of Kosho Ryu, Jeff Driscoll The Vital Psoas Muscle, Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones Watch My Back, Geoff Thompson You Are Your Own Gym, Mark Lauren with Joshua Clark Zen In The Martial Arts, Joe Hyams

THE CURRICULUM:

6th. Rokkyu, White Belt Objective: Develop basics Stances: Horse (front and side), half moon, crane, and forward stance Hand strikes: Front two knuckle, thrust, back two knuckle, cross elbow, tiger claw a Leg strikes: Front ball and snap, back kick, side thrust, knee. Blocks: Eight point blocking and follow up strikes Combinations: no.s 6 and 7 Animals: Tiger Takes The Center Forms: Rising sun (breathing exercise #1), blocking set Drills: Single strikes, kiai, high-low Falls: Forward, side, back Jujitsu: Strangle, single lapel grab, arm lock, wrist grabs Club: N/A Knife: Slashing Knowledge: Style, tying belt, the five animals, rules of the dojo.

Material for 5th Rokkyu test:

1. Coordination 2. Combinations #6, #7 3. 2 jujitsu’s: lapel grab, wrist grabs, and arm lock 4. 1 animal: tiger 5. 1 knife: slashing 6. 8 point blocking 7. Blocking set 8. Rising Sun 9. Break falls

Eight Point Blocking System

Block #1: This is a right outward block. Drop the right arm down in front of your right knee, th Block #2: This is a left outward block. Drop the left arm down in front of your left knee, then Block #3: This is a right inward block. Bring the right fist up to your right ear, the palm facing Block #4: This is a left inward block. Bring the left fist up to your left ear, the palm facing forw Block #5: This is a right upward block. The block begins immediately above the belt and rises Block #6: This is a left upward block. The block begins immediately above the belt and rises t Block #7: This is a right downward block. Bring the right fist to the left ear, the palm facing th Block #8: This is a left downward block. Bring the left fist to the right ear, the palm facing the

Lapel Grab

1. Right finger flick to uke’s eyes and continues motion to trap uke’s hand to chest as the right leg steps back into a left forward stance 2. Pivot into a side horse stance facing 3:00 as left forearm strikes uke’s right arm at or near the elbow from above. Note tori’s striking arm pulls in to tori’s own ribs. 3. Left cross elbow to uke’s head. 4. Left reverse knife to throat. 5. Cross and cover.

Strangle

1. Right finger flick to the eyes. 2. Right hand goes in between uke’s arms from above and is grasped by tori’s left hand as the left leg steps back into a side horse stance facing 9:00. 3. Tori pivots counter clockwise to a forward stance facing six o’clock. *This breaks the strangle hold. 4. Right back kick to bladder. 5. Cross and Cover

Tiger Takes The Center

1. Right leg steps forward to 1:30 with block #2 2. Right cross tiger rake (from right to left). 3. Left cross tiger rake (from left to right). 4. Right tiger to groin 5. Left reverse knife hand to bladder as right hand rips groin out. 6. Cross and Cover

Slashing Knife

1. Right leg steps forward to a side horse stance facing 9 o’clock with a double knife hand block (left knife at wrist and right knife at elbow). 2. Left hand grabs uke’s wrist and pulls while doing a right reverse knife hand strike to the neck. 3. Right hand grabs the back of uke’s neck. 4. Right front ball kick to groin or bladder stepping down into a left forward stance. 5. Right knee to face or plexus as right hand pulls uke down stepping down into a right half moon stance. 6. Right hand to uke’s right wrist to control wrist, then the right leg steps behind uke. Disarm

7. Cross and Cover.

Arm Lock

1. Left leg steps back through uke’s center with a left elbow strike to ribs/plexus/head. 2. Right hand grasps uke’s right wrist as tori’s left leg steps clockwise to six o’clock (tori is now facing 9 o’clock) to a side horse stance. 3. Right side thrust kick to ribs as right hand pulls uke to tori. 4. Cross and cover.

Combination #6

1. (Block 4 then block 1 or outside windmill trap) Right front ball kick to groin 2. Cross and Cover

Combination #7

1. Pivot left then right side thrust kick to the knee or ribs with right arm up

as a guard. 2. Cross and Cover.

5th. Rokkyu, Yellow Belt Objective: Stances: Hand strikes: Leg strikes: Blocks: Combinations: Animals: Forms: Drills: Falls: Jujitsu’s: Club: Knife: Knowledge: Takedowns:

Improve basics Fighting stance, twist stance. Crane, back fist, outward elbow, and downward elbow, reverse hamm Shuffling side thrust, hopping side thrust, blade kick, crescent and re 8 point blocking with natural strikes, and cross block. #3 Sweeping Leopard 1 pinan Two of the same strikes to the same target or different targets. Step f Falls from standing position Single and double wrist grab, bear hug, back grabs. N/A Overhead 5 principles of master a form(P-P-P-B-S /R/T) and elements of a Juj Sweep.

Material for 4th. Rokkyu test:

1. Balance 2. 3 combinations: #6, #7, #3 3. Blocks with natural strikes 4. 6 jujitsu’s: lapel grab, strangle, arm lock, single and double wrist grab, back grabs, bear hug 5. 2 animals: tiger, leopard 6. 2 knives: Slashing, overhead 7. 1 pinan, Rising Sun, Blocking set

Natural Strikes

Block 1 with a right front 2-knuckle punch to face Block 2 with a left front 2-knuckle punch to face Block 3 with a right back 2-knuckle punch to face Block 4 with a left back 2-knuckle punch to face Block 5 with a right hammer strike to ribs, continue circle to tiger rake across the face Block 6 with a left hammer strike to ribs, continue circle to a tiger rake across the face Block 7 with a right rising crane strike to chin or nose Block 8 with a left rising crane strike to chin or nose.

Double wrist grab

1. Left leg steps forward into a lunge to the outside, lowering the centre of gravity 2. Rotate both wrists in a circular manner, so that the thumbs are both to the outside. This breaks the hold. 3. Double knife hand strikes to the neck. 4. Both hands grab uke’s neck and pulls uke down into a right rising knee to the plexus.

Bear Hug

1. Right stomp to uke’s right foot 2. Pinch the inside of the right thigh 3. Right front punch forwards while stepping into a right forward stance to break the hold. 4. Right leg steps back through uke’s centre with a right elbow to the plexus and then a right hammer to groin as you pivot to a side horse stance and a right back fist to the head as you pivot into a rt forward stance. 5. Cross and Cover

Sweeping Leopard

1. Left leg steps to 11:00 with a block #4 then a right thrust punch to the ribs. 2. Shuffle behind uke and deliver a left rising elbow to the right kidney as hips pivot clockwise to five o’clock. 3. Left hand grabs uke’s right shoulder and makes a small counterclockwise circle to break the balance. 4. Left leg sweeps uke’s right foot (iron broom) as the left arm pulls backwards and downwards. 5. Left leg returns to find the body then right leg does a back kick to the ribs, kidney or head. 6. Cross-and Cover.

Overhead Knife

1. Left leg steps to 11:00 into a left forward stance with a rising closed fist cross block. 2. Right hand grasps uke’s wrist and rotates the wrist clockwise. 3. Left forearm strikes the underside of uke’s arm and then rolls forwards on the tricep near the shoulder. This bends uke. Then left leg steps in front of uke to a horse stance facing six o’clock. 4. Left palm heel to elbow 5. Left dropping elbow to spine 6. Left reverse hammer to temple. 7. Control wrist and disarm 8. Cross and Cover

Single Wrist Grab

1. Left palm heel to uke’s hand and trap the thumb. 2. Right hand forms a spear hand and the right arm rotates clockwise rising then falling as the fingers of the right spear hand point to uke’s heart (dolphin dive). This creates a wrist-lock. Left knee to ribs then right knee to the head.

Combination #3

1. Left leg steps forwards to 11 o’clock with right front 2-knuckle punch to the groin (block 4 optional). 2. Left cross hammer to uke’s plexus. 3. Right back 2-knuckle to the head. 4. Right hand reaches behind uke’s neck to grab the opposite side of the neck as the left hand slides to press the near shoulder. 5. Left hand pushes and right hand pulls uke. Twisting uke counterclockwise 6. Right foot meets left as Left leg steps out to a horse stance facing 6 o’clock as tori throws uke down. 7. Left front 2-knuckle punch to the face 8. Cross-and Cover.

4th. Rokkyu, Orange Belt Objective: Stances: Hand strikes: Leg strikes: Blocks: Combinations: Animals: Forms: Drills: Falls: Jujitsu: Club: Knife: Takedown: Knowledge:

Strength in the strikes Cat stance and T-stance Back fist to the rear, driving knife, two-finger poke, leopard’s paw a Shuffling front ball, rear cross over side thrust Sword arm #2, #5 Leopard Limbs and Crane Flaps Its Wings 2 pinan Focus, reflex, lateral-diagonal, and gauntlet Falls with a step, forward roll Two-handed wrist grab, double lapel (wing trap), front grabs, and re Overhead Slash and miss, Overhead (shoulder) Hip throw, front sweep, hock down Characteristics of the five animals

Material for 3rd. Rokkyu test

Increased coordination 1. #2, #3, #5, #6, #7 2. 1 &2 pinan, Blocking set, Rising Sun 3. 4 knives: 2 overhead, slashing, slash and miss 4. 1 club: overhead 5. Hip throw 6. Gauntlet 7. Characteristics of the 5 animals 8. 4 Shaolin technique’s: Tiger, leopard, leopard and crane 9. 9 jujitsu’s: Lapel, strangle front and rear, arm lock, wrist grab single and double, bear hug, 2 handed wrist grab, front grabs, double lapel

Slash and Miss knife technique

1. Right leg steps back as tori slides into a left cat stance hands on guard avoiding first swing of knife. 2. Left leg steps forward to a side horse stance facing 3 o’clock with a double knife hand block. Right hand at wrist and left hand at elbow. 3. Right hand grabs uke’s wrist then left palm heel to the elbow 4. Right hand pulls to 6 o’clock as left hand delivers a reverse knife to the neck. 5. Left hand slides along the inside of uke’s right arm to grab the wrist as tori turns clockwise to face 9 o’clock in a side horse stance and delivers a right elbow to uke’s spine. 6. Right hand grabs uke’s far or near shoulder or the neck. Both arms pull forwards for break. 7. Let go of the wrist then right blade kick or stomp to the back of uke’s knee 8. Right side thrust kick to spine or head. 9. Cross and Cover

Overhead knife

1. Left leg advances to a left forward stance with a rising cross block at pivots into a right forward stance facing 6:00 2. Right leg steps clockwise to a horse stance facing 8 o’clock and break uke’s arm on the left shoulder

3. Right leg steps clockwise to a half moon stance facing 12 o’clock with a right elbow to the spine. Then bend uke’s arm at the elbow for takedown pushing the elbow back and down with a right cross elbow strike—step forwards with left leg if necessary. Pin the wrist to the ground. 4. Disarm if necessary 5. Left front 2-knuckle to head. 6. Cross and Cover

Overhead Club

1. Left leg steps to a left forward stance with a sword arm block 2. Right elbow to spine with a simultaneous right knee to the plexus (Crunch) 3. Right leg steps down to a right half moon stance facing 5:30 as right arm slides to the inside of uke’s right wrist and the left hand does a ridge hand strike to uke’s throat from behind. Drop weight forward. 4. Right arm pulls uke’s arm across tori’s chest while the left backhand lifts the chin and pulls back and to the left. This equals a break and disarm 5. Turn ccw and step out with left leg to face 8 o’clock with a right palm (downwards) to uke’s head. 6. Cross and Cover

2 Handed Wrist Grab

1. Left palm heel to the back of uke’s hand to a trap.

2. Pivot to the left and do a rising elbow to 9:00 at chest height 3. Pivot hips to the right (returning to original position). 4. Circle right spear hand upwards then downwards pointing spear to uke’s heart (dolphin dive). This creates a wristlock. 5. Right knee to the head then left knee to the ribs

Double Lapel

1. Right snap kick to groin. Land forward. 2. Left arm enters from underneath and in between uke’s arms; circles outwards and over uke’s right arm to wing trap. 3. Right arm repeats the same process on the right side 4. Right cross palm to jaw or temple 5. Left cross palm heel to jaw or temple. 6. Left arm continues motion to press down on the back of uke’s neck from the right side. 7. Left arm pulls uke down into a left rising knee to the head or body. 8. Left leg steps down into a side horse stance facing 9 o’clock with a right dropping elbow to spine

Rear Strangle

1. Left steps back to uke’s center into a side horse stance (body check) with

a left hand flick to the groin. 2. Left arm circles upwards to the front of tori’s body as tori pivots ccw to face uke, then deliver a left dropping elbow to uke’s left arm 3. Double palm strikes as tori steps into a left forward stance, left to face right to chest or plexus.

Leopard Limbs

1. Left leg steps to 11:00 with a left rising block. Pivot CW to 1:00 with 2. Pivot CCW with a right elbow to the ribs 3. Step drag to follow with a right leopard paw to the throat. 4. The right hand grabs/braces/hooks the attacker’s right shoulder, then deliver a left knee into the attacker’s right thigh. 5. Pivot CW with a left elbow to the back of the head 6. Trap the attacker’s right shoulder and step CW and back towards 7:30 = takedown. 7. Three left palm heel strikes to the back of the attackers head 8. Cross and cover.

Crane Flaps Its Wings

1. Hop towards 3:00 with a left rising crane block to the underside of uke’s wrist and a left snap kick to the groin. Align hips

2. Left leg steps down into a left forward stance behind uke’s right leg, and simultaneously, strike with a left ridge hand to the right kidney and a right crane’s wing strike to the neck. Strikes must hit as weight transfers into forwards stance. 3. Right leg cranes up, then, extends between uke’s legs on the ball of the foot (as in the bow stretch). 4. Tori pivots clockwise to face 3 o’clock into a horse stance. Planting the right heel equals takedown. 5. Right dropping knife to throat 6. Cross and Cover

Combination #2

1. Left leg moves towards the right leg in a T-stance with block 3 2. Right leg steps into a side horse stance facing 9 o’clock with a back 2knuckle punch to the face. 3. Shuffle forwards with a right elbow strike to the plexus. The strike should be angled downward 45 degrees and the right leg should be placed behind uke’s left leg. 4. Right hand circles back to front, sweeping uke’s left leg at the ankle. This equals takedown. 5. The right knee blocks uke’s thigh then right knife hand to groin. 6. Cross-and Cover.

Combination#5

1. Left leg moves towards the right leg in a T-stance with simultaneous right crane and left knife hand blocks 2. Left palm/tiger towards the face as you step into a side horse stance facing 9:00, then right back 2-knuckle to the face 3. Right side kick to the ribs 4. Cross-and Cover.

3rd. Rokkyu, Purple Belt Objective: Stances: Hand strikes: Leg strikes: Blocks: Combinations: Animals: Forms: Drill: Falls: Takedowns: Jujitsu: Club: Knife: Knowledge:

Good kicks and power in the punches Back stance, Dragon stance and rotation with the dragon stance Driving hammer, inverted/reverse hammer with pivot, backhand, imm Roundhouse traditional and kempo, spinning back kick, stepping stoo Eight point blocking with open hands and natural strikes, parry block #4, #18 Snake Takes A Pillar, Dancing Crane, Tiger Downs A Prey Heian Nidan Sparring, reaction drills, spin techniques, ducking, push-pull & freest Revision and combinations, over an obstacle, forward roll standing, a Ippon throw, scissor Push-pull and sidelocks N/A N/A Read Ginshin Funakoshi’s “Karate-Do”

Material for 2nd. Rokkyu test:

1. Good kicks and power and rhythm in the punches 2. 7 combinations: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 18 3. 4 knives: 2x overhead, slashing, slash and miss 4. 1 club: overhead 5. 2 throws: hip and ippon 6. 7 shaolin/animals: 2 leopards, 2 tigers, 2 cranes, snake 7. 10 jujitsu’s: lapel, strangle front and rear, arm lock, wrist single and double, 2 handed wrist, bear hug, double lapel 8. 5 forms: 1 and 2 pinan, Heian Nidan, Blocking set, Rising Sun

N.B. We do not teach set counters against grabs and weapons ( our “jujitsu’s) after Orange belt. We teach principle based kempo for these situations. The techniques included here are for historical reference to what I was taught as an under-belt and because they have great value if studied and not merely mimicked

Open Hand 8 Point Blocking with Natural Strikes

1. Right circular inside to outside knife hand block ~ Right spear hand poke to neck 2. Left circular inside to outside knife hand block ~ Left spear hand poke to neck 3. Right outside to inside knife hand block ~ Right reverse knife to throat 4. Left outside to inside knife hand block ~ Left reverse knife to throat 5. Right rising forearm block ~ Right shuto to neck 6. Left rising forearm block ~ Left shuto to neck 7. Right downward inside to outside forearm block ~ Right back hand to nose or temple 8. Left downward inside to outside forearm block ~ Left back hand to nose or temple

Punch Set 1

1. Right leg steps forwards to a half moon stance with right front 2-knuckle punch then step back to natural stance 2. Right leg shuffles to 3 o’clock with a right back fist then step back to natural stance 3. Left leg pivots to 9 o’clock into a right cover fighting stance with a hook punch 4. Right leg slides behind the left leg into a dragon stance facing 6 o’clock

with a right dropping fist 5. Right leg steps to 12 o’clock into a right forward stance with an uppercut then right leg steps back to natural stance

Kick Set 1

1. Right front ball kick to 12 o’clock then step down into natural stance 2. Right back kick to 6 o’clock 3. Right side thrust kick to 3 o’clock then step down into natural stance 4. Right roundhouse kick to 9 o’clock then step down facing 6 o’clock 5. Right crescent kick to 5 o’clock then step down facing 12 o’clock

Side Headlock

1. Shuffle to a side horse stance perpendicular to uke 2. Double hammer strike to kidney and bladder then buckle 3. The hand behind uke takes the hair or ear and pulls back and downwards as the hand in front delivers a rising palm to the chin= Takedown 4. Right front 2-knuckle to the face 5. Cross and Cover

Knife Pointed at the Neck

1. Roll play! Get hands up! Knife hand to uke’s wrist into the chest 2. Control wrist with “perfect position”

3. Step back into a side horse stance = Takedown 4. Drop knee into the ribs, then the other knee into the neck 5. Twist out with a firm control of the wrist = Disarm and possibly a break 6. Cross and cover

Front Headlock

1. Step forward and the opposite hand does a ridge hand strike to the groin 2. The same hand braces uke’s wrist at the knuckles of the arm that is wrapped around tori’s head and the other hand braces the elbow 3. Rock first to the back then to uke’s centreline towards his/her nose. This breaks the hold 4. On the back swing, rotate the elbow from the outside in then brace against tori’s body or the crook of the arm 5. Free hand reaches under chin for control

Double Lapel (belt)

1. Right back-2-knuckle to the bladder, then the right hand grabs uke’s belt (palm up) 2. Left rising palm to the chin as right arm pulls back. This equals a takedown 3. Right heel kick to groin

4. Cross and Cover

Front Ball Kick Counter

1. Right leg pivots clockwise to 3 o’clock as tori leans to 9 o’clock with a left inside to outside ridge hand strike to uke’s leg 2. Left leg foot to foot then steps to a left forward stance to 11 o’clock with a right ridge hand to the throat 3. Cross and Cover

Snake Takes A Pillar

1. Left leg steps to 11 o’clock into a forward stance with open hand #1 2. Left thrust punch to triceps 3. Right front 2-knuckle to quadriceps 4. Right leg steps forwards and slips behind uke’s right leg as tori places right hand on the ground parallel to uke’s right foot 5. Left downward axe to uke’s knee and right leg sweeps uke’s ankle as tori rotates counter clockwise (back and to the left), for scissor takedown 6. Right roundhouse kick (from the ground) to the head or right ridge hand to the throat 7. Roll to the right to stand up then Cross and Cover

Dancing Crane

1. Left heel moves towards the right foot in a T-stance with a right to left windmill block 2. Left hand takes wrist and pulls as right leg steps into a side horse stance with a right crane strike to the head 3. Left leg slides behind tori’s right leg into a low dragon stance 4. Untwist towards the left rising into a horse or natural stance as left hand pulls uke’s wrist to tori’s left hip and right crane’s wing strikes the neck or base of uke’s skull. This equals a takedown 5. Right dropping knife to the throat 6. Cross and Cover

Tiger Downs A Prey

1. Advance with the right leg with a #3 block 2. Left leg steps to the outside of uke’s leg with double outward tiger rakes to the face 3. Left tiger palm to the lower spine and a right rising palm to the chin = takedown 4. Drop the right knee into the groin and then 3 tiger claws to the face 5. Right stomp to the chest 6. Cross and Cover

Knife Straight to the Stomach

1. Right leg steps to 6:30 into a left cat stance with the hips angled to 3:00 and a left parry maintaining 2. Right hand meets the left to sandwich the hand, gaining a control 3. Right leg meets left while the hand is brought to the centre 4. Left leg steps back into a horse stance facing 9:00, keeping the hands at the centre = Takedown 5. Drop the right knee into the ribs 6. Right thrust to the temple then right palm heel to the hand = Disarm 7. Cross and cover

Combination #4

1. Right leg steps back into a left half moon stance with block 5 2. Continue block in a circular motion clockwise ending in a cross rake to the head left to right and downwards 3. Right roundhouse kick to the body or neck=takedown, right leg steps down in front of the left leg in a dragon stance. 4. Right axe kick or stomp to the groin 5. Jump over uke to the head landing in a horse stance 6. Right then left front 2-knuckle punch to the head 7. Right crescent kick then right blade kick to the head

8. Cross and Cover

Combination #18

1. Right leg steps forwards towards 3:00 into a left cat stance with a left dropping palm parry 2. Left leg steps / waves to 12 o’clock in a forward stance with a left backhand to the neck 3. The left hand presses on the back of uke’s neck and continues the counter clockwise motion of the left arm as the right leg steps forwards into a side horse stance 4. Right dropping elbow to spine 5. Right reverse hammer to the head 6. Cross and Cover

2nd. Rokkyu, Blue belt Objective: Stances: Hand strikes: Leg strikes: Blocks: Combinations: Animal: Forms: Drills: Takedowns: Jujitsu: Club: Knife: Knowledge:

Precision and power in kicks

Dropping ridge hand, bridge poke Hook kick, butterfly kick. Snake blocks, iron fortress 8 and 9 Constrictor, Crane Flips A Tiger, Kneeling Leopard 1 kata, Pushing Palm Stance transition, shadow boxing, dragon circle, ground fighting revers Tai otoshi, combined techniques (2) headlocks

Read “Shaolin Five Animals”

Material for 1st.Rokkyu test:

1. Precision and power in the kicks 2. 9 combinations: 2-7, 18, 8 and 9 3. Knives: 2 overhead,slashing, slash and miss 4. Clubs: Overhead 5. 4 throws: Hip, ippon, tai otoshi, leverage throw 6. Drills: gauntlet, shadow boxing, dragon circle 7. 10 animals: 3 leopards, 2 tigers, 3 cranes, 2 snakes 8. Jujitsu’s: 1 lapel, strangle front and rear, arm lock, 2 double lapel, wrist single and double, bear hug, kick counters,headlocks 9. 7 forms: Rising sun, 1 and 2 pinan, Heian Nidan, Pushing palm,1 kata, Blocking set

Single Lapel Grab “Z”

1. Right hand flicks to uke’s eyes (distraction) and continues motion to trap uke’s hand on tori 2. Turn uke’s wrist so that the thumb is pressed to tori’s chest 3. Left hand does “z” lock 4. Tori presses forwards and downwards with the whole body for control

Full Nelson

1. As uke attempts the full nelson hold tori lifts both arms straight up and drops to the ground 2. Rock backwards to deliver a front ball kick to bladder 3. Rock forwards to stand facing uke 4. Cross and Cover

Slashing Club

1. Right leg steps forwards to a side horse stance facing 9 o’clock with a left knife hand block to a grab and a right cross elbow to the head 2. Right reverse cross elbow to ribs or head 3. Right back 2-knuckle to plexus

4. Right rising palm to jaw then the right hand continues motion to grab uke’s right wrist 5. Pivot counter clockwise to a left forward stance facing 6 o’clock 6. Right side thrust kick to ribs or knee as tori pulls club free 7. Cross and Cover

Cape Cod Slashing Knife

1. Right leg steps to 10 o’clock with a left knife hand block to grab and a right spear hand poke to the throat 2. Pivot hips to 9 o’clock then right arm swings clockwise to a ridge hand strike on the outside of uke’s arm 3. Right hand slides to wrist and tori pivots clockwise to face 3 o’clock while swinging uke’s arm downwards (do not have the knife the centerline twice) then to tori’s left shoulder 4. Foot to foot left meets right and tori steps right to 11 o’clock as tori moves uke’s arm to the right shoulder 5. Pull down on uke’s arm=takedown and possible shoulder dislocation 6. Right spear hand to the arm pit then thrust punch to head 7. Disarm 8. Cross and Cover

Roundhouse Kick Counter

1. Right leg steps forwards into a side horse stance facing 9 o’clock with a right driving forearm block to above the knee and left arm bent to and trap uke’s leg at the tibia 2. Right dropping elbow the quadriceps 3. Shuffle to 12 o’clock with a right outward elbow to uke’s head or body as the left arm lifts uke’s leg= takedown/throw (optional right leg hook to uke’s left leg) 4. Cross and Cover

Constrictor

1. Left leg steps to 11 o’clock with a right downwards snake block 2. Right hand continues motion under uke’s arm to a ridge hand strike to the left side of neck or temple as the right leg half moons to 1 o’clock into a forward stance with a left cross elbow the base of the right side of the skull delivered simultaneously 3. Transit to a right snake stance as both arms constrict to tori’s centre=choke. **Transition phase only do not stay in this position 4. Sink and half moon with left leg to a left forward stance facing 7 o’clock with a left outward snake block (positioned under uke’s chin)= takedown 5. Right inverted spear to carotid or throat. 6. Cross and Cover

Kneeling Leopard

1. Left leg steps to 11 o’clock with block 4 2. Then a right cross elbow to ribs 3. Right back fist to the back or side of the knee 4. Right tiger’s mouth to the throat lifting the jaw 5. Left arm checks uke’s right arm as the right leg cranes up right leg steps back between uke’s legs and kneels=takedown 6. Left palm heel to the head. 7. Right leopard’s paw to the throat 8. Cross and Cover

Crane Flips A Tiger

1. Right leg steps forwards towards 3:00 into a left cat stance with a left pressing palm block (maintain ) and a right back hand to the face 2. Left leg steps to the outside of uke’s right foot while bringing uke’s right arm in a downwards circle to uke’s body and the right hand takes the back of uke’s neck 3. Right leg half moons to a right forward stance facing 8 o’clock as both arms circle. The right arm pushing the head towards uke’s groin and the left arm pushes uke’s wrist towards the head=leverage throw 4. Left crescent kick to the head 5. Cross and Cover

Combination #8

1. Left knife hand block with a right snap kick to the groin step down then a right instep roundhouse to the neck 2. Cross and Cover

Combination #9

1. Left inverted ridge hand block to a grab with a right front ball kick to the bladder or groin then a right ball roundhouse kick to the chest 2. Right leg steps down in front of the left leg in a dragon stance 3. Right side thrust kick to the ribs or knee 4. Cross and Cover

Opposite Elbow

1. Right snap kick to the groin. 2. Land forward with a left willow palm to the face and a right grab of uke’s right elbow-from underneath. Immediately the left leg steps behind the right into a dragon stance—sink weight 3. Untwist ccw with a left back hand to the neck and while pulling the elbow upwards with the right hand equals takedown. 4. Drop the right knee into the ribs then the left knee into the collarbone. Step back with the right leg pivoting cw and brace on the left shin for control or break

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Objective: Balance with flow and increased control, Proper attitude Stances: Hand Strikes: Dropping palm, inverted ridge Leg Strikes: Spinning hook kick Blocks: Downward double block, kick blocks, rolling elbow Combinations: #12 Animals: Raking tiger, Dragon drops the ball Forms: 2 kata Drills: Kata combinations and applications, spinning & jumping kicks, Falls: Combinations Jujitsu: shoulder grabs, from the stomach Knife: Downward Club: Poking Takedown: Combinations and controls Knowledge: Three other martial art styles and their differences from each other and kempo.

Material for Gokyu test:

1. Attitude 2. 10 combinations: 2-9, 12, 18 3. Knives: 2 overhead, 2 slashing, slash and miss, downward 4. Clubs: Overhead, slashing front and back, poking 5. 5 Takedown: front sweep, hip, ippon, tai otoshi, leverage throw 6. 12 animals: 3 leopards, 3 tigers, 3 cranes, 1 dragon, 2 snakes 7. Drills: Shadow boxing, gauntlet, dragon circle, spinning and jumping kicks 8. Jujitsu’s: 2 lapel, front strangle, 2 rear strangles, arm lock, 4 double lapel, wrist single and double, bear hug, headlocks, sidelocks, kick counters, shoulder grabs, 9. 8 forms: Rising sun, 1 and 2 pinan, Heian Nidan, pushing palm, 1 kata, 2 kata, Blocking set

Slashing Club (Rolling elbow)

1. Slight crouch 2. Left rising block then roll the elbow block and right ridge hand strike to the inside of the wrist 3. Left knee to the back of uke’s forward knee to buckle. 4. Left hand grabs the right wrist from the inside and apply wrist technique for arm bar, bracing uke’s arm against tori’s body, then disarm 5. Right spinning hook kick or axe kick to the head 6. Cross and cover

Front Hair Grab

1. Trap uke’s hand on the top of your head 2. Step back while lowering your centre of gravity 3. Bend at the waist for wrist lock 4. Turn uke’s palm to the ground for control or takedown

Rear Hair Grab

1. Trap uke’s hand to the top of tori’s head

2. Turn to weak side to face uke = wrist lock 3. Control wrist and hand (with thumb), throw optional

Rear Strangle to Lock

1. Right leg steps backwards past uke’s left leg into a left forward stance 2. Right arm circles downwards and back 360 degrees to lock uke’s left arm at triceps or shoulder using tori’s neck as a brace 3. Control and finish

Double Collar Axe

1. Right snap kick to groin 2. Right dropping elbow to wrist or elbow for release 3. Right palm heel to the jaw or temple 4. Continue motion and trap uke’s right hand to chest then do “Z” lock 5. Left axe kick to the back of uke’s neck 6. Right front ball to the ribs then right heel to the opposite ribs (tori steps over uke) 7. Pull uke on to his/her stomach and lock arm and wrist pushing straight down 8. Control and finish

Dragon Drops A Ball

1. Step forward with the right leg into a dragon stance with a right inverted ridge hand block then a right immortal man to the eyes 2. Left leg steps forward into a horse stance facing 5 o’clock with a left palm heel to the left kidney, then right palm heel to the right kidney 3. Right leg steps forward into a dragon stance with a right dropping back fist to uke’s neck or the base of the skull 4. Step out and cover

Raking Tiger

1. Left leg steps to 11:30 with a left tiger rake 2. Right tiger rake to face 3. Left outward cross tiger to face 4. Right tiger mouth to the throat 5. Shuffle behind uke and then left palm heel the jaw 6. The left hand pulls uke’s head back to the right and downwards and delivers a left knee to the spine 7. Right screw punch to the body as the left leg steps down into a horse stance 8. Cross and Cover

Combination #12

1. Left front ball kick to the bladder with an open hand #2 block if necessary 2. Step down and deliver a right spinning back kick to the plexus or groin 3. Cross and Cover

Gokyu, Green Belt Objective: Stances: Hand Strikes: Leg Strikes: Blocks: Combinations: Animals: Forms: Drills: Falls: Jujitsu: Knife: Club: Gun: Takedown: Knowledge:

Endurance and attitude Crane from a jump, snake, closed kneel Willow palm, Buddha palm, beak strike, thumb strike, rising palm, eagle cl Jumping side thrust kick, Scissor kick, Dragon stomp 10 point blocking, dragon trap, and palm trap #14, #15, and #16 Dragon Cloud, White Leopard, and Twin Tiger, SSDC Tigers: Tiger Kicks 3 pinan, Statue of the Crane Dragon twisting and moving around a person, front grabs with motion, upp

Ground work: Sweeping, freestyle from standing, blocking, defence, gettin Slashing While being held with one hand Close range Hip block “The Bible of Karate: Bubishi”

Material for Yonkyu test:

1. Endurance and flow 2. 13 combinations: 2-9, 12, 14-16, and 18 3. Knives: 2 overhead, Slashing, slash and miss, downward 4. Clubs: Overhead, slashing front and back, held with one hand 5. Gun: Close range 6. 5 Takedowns: o’goshi (hip), ippon, tai otoshi, leverage throw, hip block 7. 15 animals: 4 leopards, 4 tigers, 3 cranes, 2 dragons, 2 snakes 8. 3 SSDC: 3 tigers 9. Drills: upper body takedowns 10. Jujitsu’s: freestyle from standing 11. 11 forms: Statue of the Crane, 3 pinan,jo form, rising sun, 1 and 2 pinan, Heian nidan, pushing palm, 1 kata, 2 kata, Blocking set

Ten Point Blocking System

Front position and bow. Right foot steps out into a horse stance.

1. Simultaneous downward cutting knife hand blocks 2. Simultaneous rising inverted ridge hand blocks 3. Simultaneous downward-outward palm blocks (fingers pointed inwards) 4. Simultaneous outward knife hand blocks 5. Double knife hand trap to double downward palm block 6. Left palm over right palm on the right side, then simultaneous tiger palms to the right 7. Right palm over left palm on the left side, then simultaneous tiger palms to the left 8. Downward spear hand cross block, then simultaneous outward inverted ridge hand blocks to a double inverted spear hand poke, grab and pull in 9. Circular right rising ridge hand with the left hand as a bridge. Simultaneous right downward palm block and left upward knife hand block. Continue circular motion and bring palms to your centre then simultaneous tiger claws, right over left 10. Circular left rising ridge hand with the right hand as a bridge. Simultaneous left downward palm block and right upward knife hand block. Continue circular motion and bring palms to your centre then simultaneous tiger claws, left over right.

Right foot meets left, front position and bow.

Arm lock Against A Wall

1. Slide/shift hips to the left while pulling uke’s hand forwards into the wall 2. Left hand to right hand for a wrist trap 3. Pivot clockwise for reversal. Then left knee to the back of uke’s knee to buckle and a left cross elbow to the head. 4. Arm bar for control and break

Knife: Overhead Hip Throw

1. Right leg steps into a right forward stance with a rising cross block 2. Right outward elbow to the head as left hand grabs and twists uke’s wrist 3. The right arm is placed around uke’s back as the left leg steps back counter-clockwise into a natural stance facing 6 o’clock 4. Hip throw 5. Drop right knee into uke’s ribs while bracing uke’s right arm on the left shin for control and/or break 6. Right leopard paw to the arm pit 7. Right front ball to the head as tori steps out counter-clockwise twisting for disarm

Club: Push

1. Left leg steps back into a side horse stance as both hands take hold of the club, left hand palm down and right hand palm up. 2. Pivot to a left forward stance while rotating hands right hand up as the left rotates downwards = disarm and takedown

Dragon Cloud

1. Right leg steps to 11 o’clock into a dragon stance with a right inverted ridge hand block. 2. Right immortal man to the left eye 3. Spring from the left leg into a jump behind uke with a left ridge hand strike to the throat while in the air. A good follow through with the ridge hand strike = takedown 4. Land in a horse stance facing uke. Right eagle claw to the throat 5. Drop the left knee into uke’s chest or ribs as the right hand rips the throat out and simultaneously deliver a left back fist to the temple 6. Cross and Cover

White Leopard

1. Left leg steps to 11 o’clock with block no.2 and a right driving forearm to the chest (45 degree angle). Pivot counter-clockwise with the block-strike.

2. Pivot clockwise with a left cross elbow to the ribs. This strike should rise slightly 3. Pivot count-clockwise with a right cross elbow to the ribs. This strike should drop slightly. 4. The right leg and hip move forwards for hip block with a rear elbow strike to the spine= takedown 5. Pivot counter-clockwise to face uke and deliver a right front ball kick to the head or ribs 6. Cross and Cover

Twin Tigers

1. Right leg steps forwards with simultaneous left tiger claw to the face and right tiger claw to the groin 2. Both arms circle counter-clockwise with a right cross tiger claw to the face 3. Inverted right tiger claw rips up the centre line to lift the chin 4. Left tiger’s mouth to the throat 5. Right screw punch to the plexus as left hand rips out the throat 6. Cross and cover

Combination #14

1. Open hand block #2 (optional)

2. Scissor kick right leg to uke’s plexus or heart 3. Land left leg forward 4. Cross and Cover

Ten Kicks (right leg back)

1. Right front ball kick land forward 2. Left roundhouse kick, land forward 3. Right axe kick, land forward 4. Left side thrust kick, land forward 5. Right roundhouse low high, land forward 6. Left front ball then roundhouse (do not step down in-between the kicks), land forward 7. Right spinning hook kick, land back 8. Step forward with the right leg and turning ccw do a left spinning back kick, left leg lands forward 9. Left shuffling side thrust kick 10. Right kempo roundhouse, to a butterfly kick (these together are also called a tornado kick

Combination #15

1. Right leg steps to 10 o’clock into a dragon stance with an open hand block #1 2. Left leg steps forward into a horse stance facing 9 o’clock 3. Left ridge hand to the throat 4. Right leg steps back into a side horse stance facing 9 o’clock as tori pulls uke onto her/his left knee. 5. Right palm to head and groin, then tiger rake from groin to face 6. Right downward elbow to the plexus, then right hammer to the groin 7. Left leg steps back causing uke to fall to the ground. Double driving knife hands to the collarbone. 8. Cross and Cover

Combination #16

1. Right dragon stomp or stop kick to right knee (Use Extreme caution with strikes to the knee!!) and palm trap (left hand to the outside of elbow and right hand to the inside of the wrist). 2. Right leg returns back into a side horse stance facing 3 o’clock, bringing uke to a prone position—walk if necessary 3. Left leg steps over uke’s right arm (kick to the back of the head optional) and twists for break 4. Right leg steps counter-clockwise into a left half moon stance 5. Right thrust punch to temple 6. Cross-and Cover.

SSDC: Black Tiger

1. Step to 11:45 with the left leg and a left black tiger block 2. Keeping the left tiger as a presence on uke’s face shuffle in and deliver a right back 2-knuckle to the ribs 3. Push the face away with the left hand and right hand pushes on uke’s right shoulder until balance is broken then left tiger’s mouth to the throat as right leg steps out of the way= takedown 4. Left closed kneel stance with left and right tiger rakes: groin and head to the centre 5. Double dropping palms to the plexus rake to the extremities. 6. Double dropping hammers to the plexus and head 7. Cross and Cover

SSDC: Tiger Kicks The Sand

1. Step back into a left cat stance with a downward X block 2. Step forward into a left forward stance with knife hand scissor strikes to the throat, then double outward tiger rakes to the face 3. Right cross elbow to the head and right knee to the right inner thigh then drop to the ground 4. Both legs scissor outwards to break uke’s balance 5. Right side thrust kick to bladder or knee as the left foot blocks uke’s right

ankle from behind= takedown 6. Slide in with a left heel kick to the groin 7. Right axe kick to the plexus 8. Backwards roll to on guard position Cross and Cover

SSDC: Smashing Tiger

1. Back down into a left cat stance with a upwards X block drawing uke to 6:00 2. Step into a left forward stance with a left palm heel to the right kidney and a simultaneous right palm heel to the left temple 3. Switching arms left palm heel to the base of uke’s head the left side and a right palm heel to uke’s right ribs 4. Switching arms again, left palm heel to the spine and right palm heel to the chin 5. The right arm uses a circular motion to the rear hooking uke’s right arm and swinging it backwards and continues the motion to deliver a knife hand strike to the right ankle then a left ridge hand to the back ankle lifting uke’s leg= takedown 6. Right palm heel to the groin as tori drops to a left closed kneel stance then a left dropping palm to the plexus, then a right hammer to the face 7. Double outward tiger rakes to the face 8. Look left then right 9. Diving reverse knife strike to the throat as tori rolls out to a standing position facing uke

10. On guard Cross and Cover

Objective: Precision, flow in the forms Stances: Reverse bow Hand strikes: Rising punch, bear paw, snake bite, scissor knife, eagle claw Leg strikes: Leopard kick Blocks: Trapping blocks Combinations: 10,11,17,19 Kempo’s: SSDC: Leopard rolls in High Grass, Leopard Tackles its Prey, Leopard Climbs Animals: Biting Viper, Dragon Turns Away, and Leaping Leopard Forms: 4 pinan, 5 pinan Drill: Back grabs with motion, lower body takedowns Falls: Revision and combination Jujitsu: Lock ups Knife: Club: Gun: Role playing, Long range Takedown: Arm bar takedown, ankle manipulation, and leopard tackle, tiger roll Knowledge: Martial arts technique written exam, Tao Te Ching

Material for Sankyu:

1. Precision, flow in the forms 2. 17 combinations: 2-9, 10, 11, 12, 14-16, 17, 18, 19 3. Knives: 4. Clubs: 5. Guns: Role play, close and long range 6. 13 takedowns: Tiger roll, leopard tackle, circular arms, front and back sweep, o’goshi, ippon, tai otoshi, leverage arm and leg, hip block, hock down, kneel down 7. 18 Animals: 5 leopards, 4 tigers, 3 cranes, 3 dragons, 3 snakes 8. 6 SSDC: 3 leopards, 3 tigers 9. Drills: Back grabs with motion, blocking multiple attackers, defending from the ground 10. Jujitsu’s: Lock ups 11. 13 forms: 4 and 5 pinan, Statue of the Crane, 1-3 pinan, Heian nidan, 1 and 2 kata, rising sun, pushing palm, jo form, blocking set

Elbow Lock to Back

1. Step forwards with the right leg and simultaneous left outward knife hand block and a right back 2-knuckle to the bladder 2. Left palm heel to the head 3. Right dropping knife to the right collar bone 4. The right hand grabs the back of uke’s neck and pushes down into a right rising knee 5. The left hand lifts uke’s right arm up and to the back to takedown. * Go down with uke landing across the body 6. Elbow lock with wrist control= submission hold

Dragon Turns Away

1. The right leg steps back into a dragon stance facing 6:00 with a left inverted wing block 2. The right hand grabs the wrist then left eagle claw to the groin 3. Pull the right arm down as left inverted rising elbow to the head 4. Rotate cw to face 12:00 with a right elbow to the back of uke’s head. The right arm follow through then returns with a wing strike to the head while tori rotates ccw= takedown 5. Right crescent kick to the head 6. Cross and Cover

SSDC: Leopard Rolls in high Grass

1. The Left leg steps to 10:30 with a left outward knife hand block and a right leopard paw to the arm 2. The right arm clears uke’s arm cw to the right and grab at the wrist 3. Pivot to 4:30 with a left leopard paw to the kidney 4. Left leg steps to the front of uke (to the centre) then left back elbow to the plexus 5. Left hand grabs uke’s head/neck and drops left knee while pulling uke over the shoulder= takedown 6. Left hand presses the head to the ground then right leopard’s paw to the throat 7. Right crescent kick to the head 8. Cross and Cover

SSDC: Leopard Tackles its Prey

1. Right inward palm block from a neutral/pine tree stance 2. Left leg steps to 10:00 with a left leopard paw to the ribs, then a right leopard paw to the neck 3. Shuffle forward with a right rising forearm to the head 4. The right leg steps behind uke for a leopard tackle

5. Left dropping axe kick to the plexus 6. Turn to the left into a tripod position 7. Right back or side kick to the head 8. Roll out Cross and Cover

Straight Ghately

1. Right leg to 11:00 into a dragon stance with a right downward snake block 2. Right arm extends wrist to wrist and left willow palm to the left side of uke’s head, while stepping with the left leg into a horse stance behind uke= takedown 3. Drop right knee to the ribs 4. Left dropping palm to the bicep as the right hand circles cw into a palm the uke’s head then knife hand to the neck 5. Right dropping palm to uke’s attacking wrist 6. Slide right hand and right knee forwards to trap/disarm and finish 7. Cross and Cover

Straight Club

1. Left wing block as the right leg steps back into a dragon stance 2. Left wrist to uke’s wrist and rotate cw to a right back elbow to the kidney

3. Right arm circles the throat then both arms pull for the break 4. Left arm releases the wrist and controls the head/spine for choke, takedown and finish 5. Cross and Cover

Biting Viper

1. The right leg steps forward into a dragon stance facing 6:00 with a right inward knife hand block 2. The right leg steps into a right forward stance facing 6:00 then a right then left snake bite to the neck (opposite sides of the neck) 3. Step back with the right leg between uke’s legs with a right snake bite to the groin 4. Cross and Cover

Gun: Close Range: From Behind

1. Role play giving up 2. * Get permission to move, show wallet and toss and turn 3. Look down to see attacker’s feet 4. Get permission to move 5. Pivot cw with right downwards snake block, then right knife hand to your own plexus and lock at the wrist

6. The left leg steps cw to a fighting stance, then left palm heel to the base of the skull as front sweep with the left leg and apply arm lock directly to the ground 7. Finish and disarm 8. Cross and Cover

Trap and Trigger

1. Role play and obtain permission to move 2. Shift to the right while turning to face 9:00, simultaneously use the right hand to push the gun to the left 3. Both hands take hold of the hand that holds the gun 4. Step back with the right leg and swing uke’s arm outwards, down and up 5. Continue motion to create a wrist lock (finger is on the trigger) 6. Right side or front kick to the knee 7. Disarm 8. Cross and Cover

SSDC: Leopard Climbs down the Tree

1. Step forward to 3:00 into a right cat stance with open block #6 and right leopard paw to the throat 2. Step to 10:30 into a lt. forward stance and a left inverted hammer to the plexus 3. Right palm heel to the groin 4. Circular hands takedown (right high and left low). Step through. 5. Holding the right ankle deliver a right heel kick to the groin then an axe kick over the leg= break

6. Let go of the ankle, then step with the left foot on to uke’s arm and drop the right knee into the ribs 7. Left leopard paw to the throat 8. Cross and Cover

Leaping Leopard (Sensei Danni Masson 1)

1. The right leg steps forward with a right inward knife hand block and a left leopard paw to the ribs 2. Right reverse knife to the throat 3. Left rising palm to the chin 4. Right leopard to the right arm 5. Right crescent kick to the inside of the right knee 6. Left leopard kick to the body 7. Cross and Cover

Combination 10

1. The right leg steps forward with a left outward knife hand block and a right ridge hand to the groin 2. The left hand wraps uke’s right arm the turn ccw to 3:00 with a bear paw strike to the head = takedown 3. Right driving knife hand to the ribs

4. Right dropping knife hand to the plexus 5. Jump, break the trapped arm 6. Right knife hand to the throat 7. Cross and Cover

Combination 11

1. Step into a left forward stance with a left inward palm block 2. Deliver a right trigger finger to the temple 3. Circular hands takedown right hand high (optional right forearm strike to the hip before takedown).step through. 4. Take uke’s foot and twist it cw and do a back break 5. Release the leg and step to the right side of uke 6. Right thrust to the kidney 7. Right front ball to the ribs 8. Right heel to the opposite ribs 9. Left leg steps over uke (optional left hook kick to the head) 10. Cross and Cover

Combination 17

1. Step into a right forward stance with double tiger claws left to the face and right to the groin 2. The left arm wraps uke’s right arm then the left leg steps ccw to a twist stance 3. Right knife hand to the neck as tori rotates ccw to a horse stance facing 3:00 = takedown 4. Right then left front punch to the ribs 5. Right inverted spear hand to the throat 6. Cross and Cover

Combination 19

1. Left outward knife block with a right snap kick to the groin. 2. Left knife hand to the neck then grab the neck pulling the head down 3. Step forwards with the left leg, then right dropping elbow to the spine 4. Slide the right hand to the back of uke’s neck and the left hand between the legs or under the near shoulder. The right leg steps back cw into a horse stance facing 3:00 and roll uke for takedown 5. Right knife hand to the throat 6. Cross and Cover

Objective: Control Stances: Hand strikes: Snake tooth, spinning strikes, bear paw Leg strikes: Scoop kick Blocks: 4 point, Bo blocking set Combinations: 1, 13, and 20 Kempo: SSDC Cranes: Crane’s Wing, Crane Takes Flight, Hopping Crane Animal: Serpent’s Tooth, Crane jumps to Wind and Stars Forms: 3 kata, 4 kata, Shushi No Kon Sho Drill: Techniques against kicks and multiple kicks, unusual attacks, sticky legs, kemp Falls: Over two persons for length Jujitsu: Ankle and knee grabs, groundwork Knife: Front grab with knife Club: Guns: Takedown: Sweeping and pulling with the legs Knowledge: Read “Chi Kung” by Yang Jwing Ming

Material for Nikyu:

1. Control of self and uke 2. 20 Combinations: 1 – 13, 14 – 20 3. Knife technique: Front grab with knife 4. Clubs: 5. Guns: 6. 12 Takedowns: Tiger roll, leopard tackle, front sweep, sweep, o’goshi, ippon, tai otoshi, leverage arm and leg, hip block, hock down, kneel down 7. 20 Animals: 5 leopards, 4 tigers, 4 cranes, 3 dragons, 4 snakes 8. 9 SSDC: 3 tigers, 3 leopards, 3 cranes 9. Drills: sticky legs, kempo sparring to the ground 10. Jujitsu’s: Ankle and knee grabs, groundwork 11. 16 Forms: 1-5 pinan, 1-2 kata, 3 and 4 kata, Statue of the Crane, Heian Nidan, jo form, Shushi No Kon Sho, rising sun, pushing palm, blocking set

4 Point Blocking

Right rising crane Right dropping palm Right outward crane Right inward palm

Left rising crane Left dropping palm Left outward crane Left inward palm

Right and left rising cranes Right and left dropping palms Right and left outward cranes Right and left inward palms

Right crane and left dropping palm Left crane and right dropping palm Right outward crane and left inward palm

Left outward crane and right inward palm

Blocks are executed with a quick snapping motion and return to guard after each block

SSDC: Crane’s Wing

1. Left leg steps to 10:00 with right and left outward crane blocks 2. The right hand maintains a presence towards uke’s face, then the left does palm strike to drop uke’s arm (can strike the face first). 3. The left leg steps to 12:00 then a right crane’s wing (rising) to the head 4. The right leg steps to cw into a half moon stance facing 9:00 and left crane’s wing to the head = takedown 5. * Right heel kick to the head or body 6. Cross and Cover

Elbow Lock to Chest

1. Step forwards with the left leg to 11:00 with a palm trap 2. Roll arm to lock, then step back with the left leg to 6:00= takedown 3. Control wrist and elbow, then rotate both cw causing uke to turn onto the chest 4. Hold the elbow in place with the right knee and the wrist in place with the

left knee 5. Pull the head up and strike with open or closed hand 6. Cross and Cover

Serpent’s Tooth

1. Step forward with the left leg and right inwards parry with a simultaneous left snake tooth strike to the neck 2. Retract the left hand to trap uke’s arm while delivering a right reverse knife to the neck 3. The right hand grabs the back of the neck and pulls down as the right knee rises to strike the groin or plexus 4. The right leg steps down into a left half moon stance as the right hand pushes down on the back of uke’s neck = takedown 5. Right snake tooth to the neck or inverted spear to the throat 6. Cross and Cover

Knife Straight to Stomach

1. Right leg steps back into a left cat stance with a left parry block 2. The right hand meets the left and circles the knife ccw to cut uke’s body (use elbow if necessary to bend uke’s arm) and continues motion to a lock 3. The right hand controls and the left hand can effect a strangle by reaching the throat from behind or throw uke by reaching across the throat

from the front 4. Cross and cover

SSDC: Crane Takes Flight

1. The right leg steps back into a left cat stance with a downward X block to trap-pulling to the right 2. Step forward with the left leg with a left ridge hand to the occipital lobe and a right ridge hand to the left temple 3. The right arm applies downward pressure to the head as the right leg sweeps from behind with a simultaneous right downward forearm to the head. Then a left palm heel strike to the head = takedown 4. Right crescent kick to the head while jumping in the direction of the kick and land with a left axe kick to the head 5. Cross and Cover

Club: Slash and miss

1. Escape with a left cat stance 2. Step forwards with the left leg as both hands grab the base of the club 3. Pivot cw taking the club out of uke’s hand(s) and strike the back or head with the but of the club 4. Cross and cover

Gun Technique: Distant range

1. Role-play and get permission to move. 2. Then take wallet or purse or cash and toss and turn

Second

1. Role play to draw attacker into close range then use close range technique

SSDC: Hopping Crane

2. Hop to 10:00 with a left parry to a trap pulling the arm to the centre and a right reverse knife hand to the forearm and a right check/blade kick to the knee 3. The right leg steps down to 7:00 as the right wrist slides to uke’s wrist and a left driving forearm is delivered to the elbow 4. Pivot ccw and strike the groin with a left ridge hand and strike the jaw with a right crane’s wing 5. Half moon the right leg to behind and between uke’s legs effecting a buckle 6. Left crane’s wing to the back of the head, then a right crane’s wing to the head = takedown 7. Hop to a right stomp to the head 8. Cross and cover

Crane Jumps to Wind and Stars

1. Step with the left leg to 2:30 with a left rising crane block 2. Pivot cw to face 6:00 with a right crane’s beak to the groin 3. Pivot ccw and the left leg steps into a horse stance facing 9:00 with a dropping crane or crane’s wing strike to the back of the neck and a simultaneous right rising ridge to the throat 4. Right dropping ridge hand to the spine 5. Double jumping knees to the head and plexus 6. Cross and Cover

Combination 1

1. Step forward towards 3:00 into a left cat stance facing 11:00 with a left monkey block 2. The left leg steps to 11:00 as the left hand does an outward cross rake to the face. The left arm continues the motion ccw to wrap uke’s arm as the a right inward tiger rake is delivered to the face 3. Right crane to the temple (destabilize the head) 4. Right hock down with a right tiger’s mouth to the throat = takedown 5. Right front 2-knuckle to the head 6. Right dropping knife to the throat

7. Cross and Cover

Combination 13

1. Step to 11:00 into a left forward stance then use a belt to block uke’s punch with an inward block 2. Right back 2-knuckle to the ribs or head 3. Push the belt into the neck and wrap it around from the front (the belt crosses the throat). Use the right forearm to destabilize the head towards the back as the neck is wrapped 4. The right leg steps cw into a horse stance facing 11:30 and pull uke over your back = takedown 5. Retrieve belt 6. Cross and Cover

Combination 20

1. Shift shoulders cw, then step with the left leg to 10:30 with simultaneous left outward knife hand block and a right driving knife to the face or clavicle 2. The left arm wraps uke’s right arm 3. The right leg steps to 11:00 with a right tiger’s mouth to the throat 4. Step forwards with the left leg while lowering the centre of gravity 5. Right front 2-knuckle to the ribs or head

6. Right spear hand to the arm pit or dropping knife to the throat 7. Cross and Cover

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Objective: Speed Stances: Hand strikes: Poison thumb and iron thumb Leg strikes: Flying side thrust; jumping spinning reverse crescent, snake kick Blocks: Bo blocking 2 person set Combinations: 21, 25, 26 Kempo’s: SSDC: 3 snakes: Snake Coils Around Tree Branch, Snake Darts Out Tongue, S Animals: Iron Dragon, Tiger Breaks The Bone Forms: 5 kata, Bo form Drill: Blindfolded kumite, 4 strikes with one spinning and a kick, bo set Falls: Review and practice including different heights Jujitsu: Blindfolded kumite, escapes (strategic and technical grabs) Knife: Back grabs with knives Clubs: Double clubs (mushin) Guns: Takedowns: Removing the pillar w/sweeping leg motion, judo lift Knowledge: Self defence concepts, the effects of strikes, the 5 Tibetans, written exam of 20

Material For Ikkyu:

1. Speed 2. 22 Combinations: 1-20, 21, 25, 26 3. Knife techniques: Back grabs 4. Clubs: Double clubs 5. Guns: Distant 6. 14 takedowns: judo lift, sweep and pull with the legs, leopard tackle, front and back sweep, o’goshi, ippon, tai otoshi, leverage arm and leg (circular), hip block, hock down, kneel down, tiger roll 7. 22 Animals: 5 leopards, 5 tigers, 4 cranes, 4 dragons, 4 snakes 8. 12 SSDC: 3 snakes, 3 tigers, 3 leopards, 3 cranes 9. Drills: Blindfolded kumite, bo set, 4 strikes with one spinning and a kick 10. Jujitsu’s: Blindfolded kumite, escapes from grabs 11. 18 forms: 1-5 pinan, 1-5 kata, Statue of the Crane, Heian Nidan, jo form, bo form 1, Shushi No Kon Sho, rising sun, pushing palm, blocking set

Bo Blocking Set

1. Bow with the Bo in the right hand. 2. Step back with the right leg as the left hand reaches to hold the bo from underneath the right arm 3. As the right heel plants into a left forward stance, left rising block 6:00 – 12:00 4. The left leg steps out into a left half moon, right downward diagonal block 1:00 – 7:00 5. Left rising diagonal block, right arm to right shoulder 7:00 – 1:00 6. Right downward diagonal block starting with a ccw circular motion above the head 10:00 – 4:00 7. Right downward diagonal block, starting with a cw circular motion above the head 2:00 – 8:00 8. Left diagonal rising block right hand on left shoulder 7:00 – 1:00 9. Right downward diagonal block11:00 – 5:00, left hand underneath right arm 10. Left leg advances into a left forward stance with a left rising block 6:00 – 12:00 11. Slide the bo with the right hand to poke 12. Right foot meets left, torque the hips and upper torso cw then step to 12:00 with the left leg driving the end of the bo forwards 13. Ccw to cw rotation of the bo into the left hand as in the starting position 14. Bow with the bow in the left hand and begin set on the left side

15. Step back with the left leg as the right hand reaches to hold the bo from underneath the left arm 16. As the left heel plants into a right forward stance, right rising block 6:00 – 12:00 17. The right leg steps out into a right half moon, left downward diagonal block 11:00 – 5:00 18. Right rising diagonal block, left arm to left shoulder 5:00 – 11:00 19. Left downward diagonal block starting with a cw circular motion above the head 2:00 – 8:00 20. Left downward diagonal block, starting with a ccw circular motion above the head 10:00 – 4:00 21. Right diagonal rising block left hand on right shoulder 5:00 – 11:00 22. Left downward diagonal block 1:00 – 7:00, Right hand underneath left arm 23. Right leg advances into a right forward stance with a right rising block 6:00 – 12:00 24. Slide the bo with the left hand to poke 25. Left foot meets right, torque the hips and upper torso ccw then step to 12:00 with the right leg driving the end of the bo forwards 26. Cw to ccw rotation of the bo into the right hand as in the starting position

Iron Dragon

1. The right leg steps to 11:00 into a dragon stance with an iron fortress block

2. Right palm heel to the head and then grab the head or hair 3. The left leg steps cw into a horse stance facing 6:00 with a left elbow to the back of the head 4. Right knee to the right kidney or spine 5. As tori steps down into a horse stance facing 9:00, s/he pulls uke’s head back and delivers a left knife hand to the throat = takedown 6. Cross and cover

Arm Lock 16

1. Right front ball kick to the bladder with a palm trap to the punching arm 2. The right leg steps down into a left forward stance 3. Pivot cw to a right forward stance with an arm bar takedown 4. Left crescent kick to the back of the head, placing the left leg at the throat after the kick 5. Sit on uke and go backwards or forwards still controlling uke’s arm or break 6. Backwards roll to upright position 7. Cross and cover

Slashing Club to the Ground

1. The left leg steps into a closed T stance to the left with a dragon trap to

the left 2. The right leg steps to 12:00 into a side horse stance facing 9:00 with a right driving knife to cheek bone or jaw 3. The left leg steps ccw to 3:00 into a dragon stance, while pushing uke’s head with the right palm back and ccw. Simultaneously untwist ccw into a horse stance and torque uke’s right arm to your left hip = takedown 4. Brace uke’s arm on the left leg (possible break) 5. Right heel kick to the jaw 6. Left heel kick to the arm pit and disarm 7. Cross and cover

Combination 21

1. Left outward knife hand block to a grab as the hips pivot to 11:30 to deliver and right leopard paw to the shoulder or arm pit 2. Step under the arm with the right then left leg into a horse stance facing 3:00 3. Right hammer fist to uke’s right elbow followed by a right cross hammer to the back of the head 4. Pivot cw and deliver a left stomp to the back of uke’s right knee 5. Let go of uke’s wrist then right spinning hook kick to the head 6. Cross and cover

SSDC: Snake Darts Out Tongue

1. Step right to 1:00 with a right upholding block and a left spear hand to the throat 2. Pivot ccw into a right forward stance with a right snake bite to the left temple, then a right elbow to the plexus and a right snake bite to the groin 3. The right arm circles back into a right dropping palm to uke’s left shoulder blade while stepping back into a left forward stance= takedown 4. Turning cw, left stomp on uke’s left ankle 5. Cross and cover

SSDC: Snake Shoots Venom

1. Right leg steps back into a left cat stance with left-right-left upholding blocks and then a left snake kick to the arm pit followed by a left blade kick to the knee 2. Step down with the left leg while pivoting cw then right snake kick to the throat. 3. Cross and cover

Tiger Breaks Bone

1. Left leg steps to 11:30 with a left, right tiger rake to the face ending in double hammer position to the outer arm. 2. Left cross hammer to the ribs, right hammer to the plexus

3. Left palm heel to the base of the skull with a left buckle to uke’s right knee 4. Reach under the right arm with the left hand and grab the left side of the head and with the right hand grab the right side and pull the sides of the jaw towards your center while moving back 5. Double rakes to the face then smash the head on the ground. 6. Cross and Cover

Combination 25

1. Right leg steps to 4:00 into a left cat stance with open hand block 7 and a simultaneous right spear hand to the throat. 2. Left foot steps to 10:00 (Wave) with a left reverse knife to the plexus. 3. Right then left willow palms to the left and right side of the head 4. Cross and Cover

Combination 26

1. Left outward knife hand block as the hips pivot ccw and deliver a right leopard paw to the shoulder or arm pit 2. The right leg steps to 10:00 and tori turns ccw into a horse stance facing 3:00 3. Left elbow to the plexus, right tiger claw to the groin 4. Left ridge hand to the lower leg lifting it = takedown

5. Right dropping knife to the groin 6. Cross and cover

SSDC: Snake Coils Around Tree Branch

1. Right leg steps back into a left cat stance with left monkey block and right outside-in snake block 2. The right hand coils underneath the attacking arm and delivers a ridge hand to the right occipital lobe with a simultaneous left reverse knife to the throat 3. Continue ccw turn to 10:00 and step into a left forward stance while still controlling the head. 4. Release the head= takedown 5. Left two finger pokes to the eyes followed by a rt. 4 finger poke to the throat 6. Cross and Cover

Objective:

Review; Refine; Prepare to become a black belt

Stances: Hand strikes: Dragon hand, Buddha hand Leg strikes: Spinning wheel kick, angular kick, smash kick Blocks: Dropping elbow, Buddha Swallow Combinations: 22, 23, 24 Kempo’s: SSDC: 3 Dragons: Dragons Rides the Wind, Dragon Whips Tail, Twin Dragons Animals: Dragon Finds Vessels Forms: 2 man fist set, Bo form 2 Drill: Sparring multiple attackers Falls: Jujitsu’s: sparring multiple attackers Knives: attacker with 2 knives Clubs: Guns: Takedowns: Knocking both pillars—sweeping techniques Knowledge: Teaching, must create a snake, and crane and one kempo from the forms

Material For Shodan:

Teaching ability, knowledge and understanding and skill with the basics and all previous curriculum material 23 Combinations: 1-21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Knife techniques: Clubs: Guns: close range and distant, role playing 15 takedowns: Concept of taking both pillars and related techniques, judo lift, sweep and pull with the legs, leopard tackle, front and back sweep, o’goshi, ippon, tai otoshi, leverage arm and leg (circular), hip block, hock down, kneel down, tiger roll 25 Animals: 5 leopards, 5 tigers, 5 cranes, 5 dragons, 5 snakes 15 SSDC: 3 Dragons, 3 snakes, 3 tigers, 3 leopards, 3 cranes Drills: Sparring multiple opponents, blindfolded kumite, sticky legs, kempo sparring to the ground, bo set, back grabs with motion, blocking multiple attackers, shadow boxing, gauntlet, dragon circle, techniques against multiple hand strikes and kicks 27 Jujitsu’s: Arm lock to the ground, grabs, arm locks, head locks, kick counters, hair grabs 20 forms: 1-5 pinan, 1-5 kata, Statue of the Crane, Heian Nidan, 2 Man Fist Set, jo form, bo form 1&2, Shushi No Kon Sho, rising sun, pushing palm, blocking set

Combination #22

1. Step to 11:30 with the left leg and right then left rising blocks. 2. Right spear hand to the throat. 3. Shuffle to 12:00 and pivot CW as you deliver a left reverse knife to the neck. Use your left hip to block the possibility of stepping back = takedown 4. Pivot CW to a right stomp on the chest 5. Cross & cover

SSDC: Dragon Rides the Wind

1. Step to 11:00 with the left leg, the right hand parries and grabs the wrist as the left hand delivers a Buddha hand to the side of the head 2. Drag the left hand down the centre of the body ending by hooking uke’s right wrist, as the right leg pivots cw into a horse stance facing 11:30 and a right elbow to the spine 3. Right ridge hand to the throat 4. Left leg pivots cw to a horse stance facing 6:00 and a left ridge/ forearm strike to the throat as the right leg steps cw to a side horse stance facing 9:00 5. Right dropping elbow to the chest with simultaneous right knee to the spine (crunch) 6. Cross and cover

Dragon Finds Vessels

1. Left leg steps back into a dragon stance with a right to left dragon trap 2. Right snake bite to the groin or inner thigh 3. Right poison thumb to the arm 4. Right leopard paw to the shoulder 5. Right crane to the jaw 6. Right dropping knife to the clavicle 7. The right hand grabs the back of uke’s neck from the left side and pulls uke into a right back kick to the far leg 8. Right scoop kick to the groin 9. Right stomp to the outside of the knee closest and pull with the right arm = Takedown 10. Pivot cw and drop the left knee into the throat or clavicle 11. Left willow palm to the face towards the chest and tiger rake towards the head 12. Left stomp to the chest 13. Cross and cover

Combination #24

1. Step back into a left cat stance with a downward closed scissor block

2. Open the center and step in with the left leg and deliver open scissor strike to the neck 3. Step forwards with the right leg with double outward tiger rakes to the head 4. Shuffle forward with double poison thumbs to the eyes 5. Cross and Cover.

SSDC: Twin Dragons

1. Left leg steps back into a right forward stance and a left outward block to a three finger grab to the centre with simultaneous two finger poke to the eyes 2. Left reverse crescent to the knee, land in a left forward stance 3. Double phoenix strikes to the ribs (SSDC calls these dragon heads) 4. Right knee to the groin or inner thigh stepping down to 3:00 knocking uke’s opposite leg and a simultaneous right cross elbow to the head = Takedown 5. Cross and Cover

SSDC: Dragon Whips Tail

1. Inward dragon trap block to the rt. hip as the left leg steps back into a right forward stance 2. Left crescent kick to the knee then left angular kick to the plexus or ribs. Land in a left fighting stance to the outside

3. Left dragon hand strike to the head, then five finger grip of the face pushing to 1:00 4. Right dropping elbow to the chest and right dropping hammer to the face = Takedown

Combination #23

1. Step back into a left cat stance with a Buddha Swallow block. 2. Execute a quick CW rotation of the waist and then uncoil CCW with a left step forwards, back to 12:00 with a left reverse knife to the ribs and then a right knife hand to the plexus (this occurs under uke’s arm). 3. Simultaneous rising Tiger mouth strikes, right strike to the throat and left strike to the occiput. 4. Grip the targets and tilt the head back. 5. Step behind use with the right leg and throw use over our back into the ground. Finishing strikes optional. 6. Cross and Cover.

Objective: In depth study of beginner material Stances: Open Kneel Stance Hand Strikes: Hansuki Fist, Torque punch, Shaolin Long Fist & complete exploration of Leg Strikes: Double jumping front ball, Angular kick,Tiger smash & complete explorat Blocks: Falling leaf, First half of plum tree blocking Combinations: 27, 28, 29, 30 Animals /Kempos: Waving Hands in Clouds, Loose Hands, Snake Poke, Crane Lands with Str Forms: #6 Kata, Hansuki, 1st Sai, Iaido Drill: 6 strikes in one second with spin and kick Situational: No mind club and guns with role playing; against 2 knives Knowledge: Read Tao Of Jeet Kun Do, Shaolin Chin na, Book of Five Rings; Microcos

Requirements for Nidan:

Teaching ability;In depth knowledge and understanding of beginner material; 6 strikes in one second with spin and kick; break three boards with each limb; complete exploration of spinning techniques; microcosmic orbit. 27 Combinations: 1-21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, #27-#30, #40 8 Kempo Techinques:6 SSDC beginner kempo, Waving Hands in Clouds, Loose Hands Knife techniques: All Clubs: All Guns: close range and distant, role playing 15 takedowns: Concept of taking both pillars and related techniques, judo lift, sweep and pull with the legs, leopard tackle, front and back sweep, o’goshi, ippon, tai otoshi, leverage arm and leg (circular), hip block, hock down, kneel down, tiger roll 26 Animals: 5 leopards, 5 tigers, 6 cranes, 5 dragons, 5 snakes 17 SSDC: 3 Dragons, 4 snakes, 4 tigers, 3 leopards, 3 cranes Drills: Sparring multiple opponents, blindfolded kumite, sticky legs, kempo sparring to the ground, bo set, back grabs with motion, blocking multiple attackers, shadow boxing, gauntlet, dragon circle, techniques against multiple hand strikes and kicks 27 Jujitsu’s: Arm lock to the ground, grabs, arm locks, head locks, kick counters, hair grabs 20 forms: 1-5 pinan, 1-6 kata, Statue of the Crane, Heian Nidan, 2 Man Fist

Set, Hansuki, jo form, bo form 1&2, Shushi No Kon Sho, Sai form, rising sun, pushing palm, blocking set

The Plum Tree Blocking System

Bow Open arms circling outward from above the head to the waist

Right hand:

Upward ridge Downward palm Outward ridge Inward palm Outward dragon

Left hand:

Upward ridge Downward palm Outward ridge Inward palm Outward dragon

5 right outward circular tiger blocks 5 left inward circular tiger blocks

Right then left inward palm block to the side chest height Right then left inward palm block waist height

4 upholding blocks 2 ridge hand blocks 2 ridge hand blocks with palm outward extension 4 downward chops 4 deflecting blocks 4 monkey blocks 4 downward palms Left scissor hand trap to arm bar Right scissor hand trap to arm bar Right dragon high Left dragon high Close.

Waving Hands In Clouds

1. Right leg steps to 3:00 into a cat stance facing 9:00 with a left deflecting block 2. Right dropping palm to the left occiput, then a left dropping knife hand to the back of the attacker’s neck 3. Right palm heel the attacker’s ribs 4. Right angular kick the attacker’s head. 5. Cross and Cover

Loose Hands

1. Left leg steps to 11:00 on the inside with a right inward palm block. 2. Left outward crane to the wrist, right crane strike to the base of the attacker’s skull, left palm heel to the ear. 3. The left hand traps the back of the head for the delivery of a right elbow to plexus. 4. Right tiger mouth to the throat. Tilt the chin up and to the back. 5. Holding the head bring your hands (cup and saucer) to the left hip and then thrust hands to 12:00 = takedown 6. Cross and cover

#27

1. Scissor trap or cover with left dropping knife and a simultaneous right rising knee to a right snap kick to the groin. 2. Right driving knife hand to the right cheek bone. 3. Left reverse knife to the throat 4. Pivot CW into a horse stance, to deliver an elbow to the kidney 5. Pivot CW into a right forward stance, to deliver a dropping palm to the base of the skull (dead arm) or a driving knife between the shoulder blades 6. Cross and Cover

Kata Six

Bow Cross arms in front of the heart. Look left then right Simultaneous Downward blocks Left foot steps to 1:30 into a horse stance with a left bridge and a right ridge hand block The arm circle CCW to rest with the left hand palm outwards at the left hip and the right hand palm outwards at the right shoulder. Press the palms inwards towards the center line The left leg steps back to the point of origin into a horse stance with arms crossed in front of the heart. Simultaneous Downward blocks L down Right foot steps to 10:30 into a horse stance with a right bridge and a left ridge hand block The arm circle CW to rest with the right hand palm outwards at the right hip and the left hand palm outwards at the left shoulder. Press the palms inwards towards the center line The right leg steps back to the point of origin into a horse stance with arms crossed in front of the heart Simultaneous inverted hammer fists (right to 3:00, left 9:00) Right leg steps to 12:00 then right stepping stool kick Pivot CCW to 6:00 with block #7 and then block #5 followed by a right front ball kick.

Pivot CCW to 1:00 with a left reverse and a right leopard paw strike. Right forearm strike while pivoting CCW into a horse stance facing 3:00 and delivering a left mid level elbow strike to 12:00. Right low level Tiger claw, then left ridge hand sweep and right dropping knife Cross legged jump to 3:00 Right leg steps to 3:00 then pivot CCW into a left cat stance facing 9:00 Falling leaf block to a trap and pull to the left hip Right crescent kick, then left spinning hook kick land facing 9:00 Drop to the right knee with a downward right front 2 knuckle punch. The right leg steps to 12:00 into a left back stance facing 6:00 arms in open iron wall block. Right leg steps to left pivoting CCW 3:00 with a left outward high circling tiger rake (circle the attacking arm), then a right inward his tiger rake followed by a right outward crane. Right leg hock to 9:00 with a right tiger mouth to 3:00 Right low crescent kick to a front cross over step into a horse stance facing 3:00. Simultaneous block 7 & 8 Right front ball kick to 3:00 Pivot CCW to 12:00 with a left reverse knife Right low snap kick Right dropping elbow then a left low tiger claw Right hand presses downward and towards 12:00 and left hand rolls

upwards towards 6:00 Right dropping knife. Look to 6:00 Left rear cross step with an upward X block Right side thrust kick to 6:00. The right leg lands towards 6:00 into a horse stance. Left inverted hammer to 2:00, then right torque punch to 4:00 Pivot CW on the right leg to 9:00 with a left bridge and right outward ridge hand. Right arm to inside of bridge, both arms circle CCW with the left hand coming to rest at the left hip; and, the right hand coming to rest at the right shoulder. Simultaneous left and right tiger press to the centre. Look to 12:00 Left rear cross step with an upward X block Right side thrust kick to 12:00. The right leg lands towards 12:00 into a horse stance. Left inverted hammer to 7:00, then right torque punch to 10:00 Left leg steps into a fighting stance facing 6:00 with a left upward block. Right upward block that then circles CW to an outward tiger rake to the head. Right roundhouse kick to the heart land in a dragon stance hips facing 3:00 while looking towards 6:00 Right axe kick to a jump landing in a horse stance facing 6:00

Double front 2 knuckle strikes downwards Left open hand block to 3:00 to a grab Right driving knife to 3:00 Right leg steps to 3:00 into a horse stance with a right reverse knife to 6:00 Right open hand block at 9:00 to a grab Left leg steps into a horse stance facing 9:00 with a left driving knife towards 9:00, then left reverse knife to 6:00 Right leg steps CW into a horse stance facing 12:00 Close form

#28

1. Pivot CCW to a left forward stance with an open hand CW windmill block 2. Right hook kick to the left kidney or back of the head 3. Left hook kick to the groin 4. Right CW sweep of the leg. 5. Cross and Cover.

#29

1. Right leg steps to 11:30 and sinks into a dragon stance with a left

dropping hammer block and a right cross crane strike to the occiput. 2. The right hand then hooks the back of the enemy’s neck as the left foot steps CW to a horse stance facing 6:00 3. Continuing motion the right leg steps back CW to 12:00 into a horse stance facing 9:00 with a left knife hand to the throat = takedown. 4. Drop down into a right closed kneel stance with simultaneous left and right dropping palms that drive to the centre of the enemy. 5. Then simultaneous right and left dropping palms to the centre of the enemy outwards. 6. Left palm to the plexus that slides into a left ridge hand strike to the throat. 7. Left crescent kick to the head. 8. Cross and Cover.

#30

From a right on guard position on the ground 1. Deliver a right front ball kick to the groin, plexus or head 2. Then a Right side thrust kick to the front of the lower thigh 3. Scissor takedown left foot in front of the ankle and right heel at the back of the knee. 4. Roll left to right to dislocate knee or deliver a left front ball kick to the back of the head. 5. Get up on guard

6. Cross and cover.

Hansuki

Front position, then prayer hands, then triangle hands, Bow Right leg steps out into a horse stance with knuckle roll (dynamic tension) Front position Breathe in up conception vessel Breathe out, in,out, in Cross wrists to knuckle roll Look to 9:00

Left outward Tiger Claw to 9:00 Right leg steps into a horse facing 9:00 Right uppercut to the torso Left Hansuki fist to the temple Left Hammer fist to the torso Right front two knuckle punch to the head Left back 2 knuckle to the torso

Right front two knuckle punch to the pubic region Right then left CCW circling tiger claws to the head Pivot to 6:00 with a right tiger claw to the groin and a left high tiger claw guard oriented to 12:00

Right leg steps to Pine Tree facing 12:00 Cup and Saucer left

Right outward Tiger Claw to 3:00 Left leg steps into a horse facing 3:00 Left uppercut to the torso Right Hansuki fist to the temple Right Hammer fist to the torso Left front two knuckle punch to the head Right back 2 knuckle to the torso Left front two knuckle punch to the pubic region Left then right CW circling tiger claws to the head Pivot to 6:00 with a left tiger claw to the groin and a right high tiger claw guard oriented to 12:00

Right leg steps to 1:00 Pivot CCW to 7:00 into a left forward stance with a left high reverse knife

and a right spear hand

Pivot CW to 1:00 into a right forward stance with a right high reverse knife and a left spear hand

Left half moon step to 12:00 into a left forward stance with a left high reverse knife and a right spear hand

Step back to horse with the left leg Downward X block Left Hansuki fist to the temple Left Hammer fist to the torso Right front two knuckle punch to the head Left back 2 knuckle to the torso Right front two knuckle punch to the pubic region

Right leg steps to 1:30 into a forward stance Downward X block(right over left) Right Hansuki Fist to the temple Right hammer Fist to the torso Left front punch for 1000 miles

Left leg steps to 10:30 into a forward stance Downward X block (left over right) Left Hansuki Fist to the temple Left hammer fist to the torso Right front two knuckle punch (Punch for 1000 miles)

Pivot CW to 3:00 with a right downward block Pressing Tiger Palms right high Pull both arms back to fists on ribs as the left leg steps into a horse facing 3:00 Pressing Palms left high L high R low Step to 3:00 with the right leg and double outward ridge hands Double front two knuckle punches Low Double front two knuckle punches High Double inward hammer fist strike Double outward Dragon flicks

Pivot CCW to left cat to 6:00 with a left high monkey block and a right immortal man under the block Step into a left forward stance with driving left driving crane’s head strike.

Right front ball kick Right forward stance Left leg steps behind the right leg into a twist stance with a right reinforced block Right leg steps to 7:30 with a right outward block and a left front 2 knuckle punch Turn CCW 1:00 with a downward X block (Right) Right Hansuki Fist to the temple Right hammer fist to the torso Right rising Hansuki Fist to the perineum Right tiger mouth to the throat Left Tiger Palm to the head with a CW pivot into a left reverse bow stance

Pivot CCW to a Left Cat stance to 10:00 Step into a left fighting stance with a right Tiger to the head and a left Tiger to the groin simultaneously. Right foot meets left then the left leg steps back towards 5:00 in to a left reverse bow stance as the arms circle CCW maintaining the tiger hand form. Pivot CW into right cat stance to 2:00. Step into a right forward stance with a left tiger to the head and a right tiger to the groin simultaneously. R inward parry Tiger Claws Left foot meets the right then the right leg steps back towards 7:00 into a

right reverse bow stance as the arms circle CW maintaining the tiger hand form.

Pivot CW as the left leg meets the right then steps into a horse stance facing 12:00 with knuckle roll (dynamic tension)

Front position Breathe out, in,out, in Cross wrists to knuckle roll Right foot comes towards left into a Pine tree position with hands in an inverted front position Breathe in bringing the hands to heart level then rotate them to regular front position, then prayer hands, then the hands rise above the head while transforming into triangle position, each arm circles outwards to the thighs. Bow

Snake Poke

1. Step forward left with a right inward deflecting block and a left spear hand to the neck 2. Left hand slides back to a wrist grab with a right reverse knife to the neck 3. Right knee to the head, then right blade hock to the knee = takedown 4. Leverage the enemies arm against the left tibia, then right inverted spear hand to the throat.

5. Cross and Cover

Crane Lands With Strikes (Danny Mason 2)

1. Hop into a left crane stance facing 11:30 with a left crane block and a right rising crane strike to the chin 2. Left snap kick to the groin, then a rolling right dropping crane to the chest and left to the face while landing 3. Pivot CCW with a right broken wing 4. Pivot CW with a right crane strike to the occiput and a left palm to the ribs (SanChin stance) 5. Cross and Cover

Congratulations!! At black belt your journey begins in earnest. Train hard and enjoy yourself along the way!

Sifu Marlon Wilson can be reached at [email protected] or www.shaolinkempo.ca

The Shaolin Kempo Training Centre Curriculum Quick View

THE SHAOLIN KEMPO KARATE SYSTEM

Includes:

Karate Karate forms: Naihanchi Kata, one (1) through five (5) pinan, the Stature of the Crane, Bo and Jo forms, basics, fighting theories, techniques and applications for practical self-defense.

KEMPO Kempo combinations, one (1) through six (6) kata, Swift Tigers, two (2) man fist set, Honsuki, fighting theories, techniques and applications for practical self defense.

SHAOLIN Forms and knowledge of the movements fighting theories and techniques of the Tiger, Leopard, Crane, Snake, Dragon, Monkey and applications for practical self defense.

1. Sho Tung Kwok 2. Invincible Wall 3. Nengli North 4. Nengli South

5. Tai Sing Mon 6. 1,000 Buddhas 7. Dragon 8. Leopard 9. Snake 10. Branches Of The Falling Pines (White Crane) 11. Wounded Tigers 12. Immortal Monkey 13. Weapons forms, fighting theories, techniques and applications for practical self defense 14. Breathing and qi gong exercises to cultivate, develop and strengthen the internal and external. 15. Four point, Eight point (closed and open hand, with and without natural strikes), Ten point, Dragon and Plum Tree Blocking Systems 16. The Eleven Hands Of Buddha 17. The Blood Palm 18. The Poison Finger Techniques of Shaolin (Dotting) 19. The SKK Iron Palm 20. 108 numbered combinations 21. The art of Chin Na and ground fighting

Sifu Marlon Wilson can be reached at [email protected] or www.shaolinkempo.ca

THE KATA

Kata #1

Bow and step out right foot upward cross block on elbows and settle into an on guard position.

Left front ball kick, then right front 2 knuckle punch. Right front ball kick, then left front 2 knuckle punch.

Turn ccw to 6 o’clock into a left forward stance with upward cross block. Block #8, then right downward thrust punch.

Pivot on the right leg to 10:00 with a right cup and saucer.

Left foot steps out into a horse stance with a downward X block. Open hand trap, bring the left foot in towards the right foot while pivoting cw to 12:00 and swing the arms still in trap position to 3:00. Left foot steps out into a horse stance with both arms in same position swinging to 9:00. Then circle the hands to a left driving knife to 12:00 and a simultaneous open hand #6 block.

Right leg steps to 9:00 into a horse stance with double knife hands. Left pressing palm to 12:00 then right spear hand to 12:00 with left hand palm down at right armpit.

Pivot ccw into a left cat stance with a right dropping palm. Left leg steps into a forward stance with an left palm heel strike to 6:00. Then right front ball kick to 6:00.

Pivot ccw to 12:00 while executing block #2, then left back 2 knuckle to the head.

Bring the right foot to pine tree with a left cup and saucer, then execute a right blade kick to the knee at 3:00 with a simultaneous right back fist to the head.

Step into a horse stance on guard facing 12:00

Bring the left foot to pine tree with a right cup and saucer, then execute a left blade kick to the knee at 9:00 with a simultaneous left back fist to the head.

Step into a horse stance on guard facing 12:00.

Look left then right upward X block.

Close form

Kata #2

Bow and step out right foot upward cross block on elbows and settle into an on guard position.

Step back right with a left dropping palm then left crane strike.

Step back left with a right dropping palm then a right crane strike.

Left front ball kick to the lower torso.

Pivot cw into a right cat stance to 6:00. Pivot to check to 7:00 then to 5:00 followed by a right side thrust kick to 5:00 step down at 2:00 into a side horse stance to 10:00 with head facing 2:00

Right leg steps back into a side horse stance to 5:00 right inward palm block then open hand block #2 and left spear hand poke to 2:00. Right leg steps forward into a side horse stance to 10:00 with a right knife hand strike to the neck.

Pivot cow to 7:00 into a left cat stance with a right dropping palm; left hand on guard. Left leg steps into a left forward stance with a left palm heel strike to 7:00 and a right elbow to the rear. Then right front ball kick to the lower torso. Land in a right forward stance to 7:00.

Step left with block #2 and a simultaneous right front 2 knuckle. Chain punch. Step right with block #3 and a simultaneous left front 2 knuckle. Chain punch.

Cup and saucer right with a right back kick to 12:00 then right side thrust kick to 9:00. Step down into a horse stance to 6:00 facing 3:00 left hand open in driving knife to 3:00 and right hand upward knife hand.

Draw into a left cat stance a right to left open hand windmill block. The left palm continues the circle to palm up at chest level. Left leg steps into a forward stance with a left pressing palm. Right leg steps into a horse stance to 2:00 then right front 2 knuckle downward with the left hand at right arm pit. Step right into a horse stance facing 12:00 with an upward cross block. Close form

Kata #3

Bow and step out right foot upward open hand cross block on elbows and settle into an on guard position.

Step back right into a left cat stance with right hand upward knife and left hand driving knife.

Step forward right with a right low ridge hand block then left ridge hand block high, and then, right spear to the groin followed by a left spear to the throat. Left front ball to the plexus, land in left forward stance.

Pivot cw with block #1 then right back 2 knuckle to the head.

Spin ccw 360 degrees, duck then spring into scissor kick. Land in a left forward stance at 6:00 with right hand at the hip and a simultaneous left block #8.

Step right into a pine tree stance with fists crossed at the chest. Draw into a left cat stance to 3:00 while slow, dynamic tension and exhaling block #8.

Step right into a pine tree stance with tiger claws crossed at the chest. Draw into a left cat stance to 12:00 while slow, dynamic tension and exhaling while rotating tiger claws outwards left high right low.

Step right into a pine tree stance with Immortal Man strikes crossed at the chest. Spring back into a left cat stance to 9:00 with double Immortal Man strikes. Step forward left with an outward open hand block to a grab. Right front ball kick to 9:00 right back kick to 3:00, right side thrust kick to 12:00.

Step down into a horse stance with right hand upward knife and left hand driving knife. Left leg escapes into a left twist stance, then follows with a left side thrust kick to 6:00 fists forwards. Left leg steps into a cross step and right leg then steps back into an side horse stance with right hand upward knife and left hand driving knife.

Left leg steps to the side into a half moon stance with a left open hand outward block, then a right leopard paw to the brachial nerve complex. Follow with a right driving forearm to 5:00. Step right ccw to a side horse stance at 9:00 with a left elbow to the plexus or groin; right tiger claw to the groin, a leg sweep with the left hand and right dropping knife to the groin.

Right leg steps into a half moon stance facing 12:00 with block #7 followed by a left front 2 knuckle punch to the groin with the right-hand on guard. Step back right into a horse stance. Open hand upward X block. Close form.

Kata #4

Bow and step out right foot upward cross block on elbows and settle into an on guard position.

Look left and from the centre perform block #2 while brining the right hand over head. Extend the left hand, grab, pull in while pivoting ccw into a left cat stance with a right back 2 knuckle punch at the mid level.

Step into a left forward stance with a left back fist to the head.

Look right and from the centre perform block #1 while brining the left hand over head. Extend the right hand, grab, pull in while pivoting cw into a right cat stance with a left back 2 knuckle punch at the mid level.

Step into a right forward stance with a right back fist to the head.

Pivot into a lean stance towards 9:00 while extending a right palm heel strike towards 3:00 with a left open hand check. Right side thrust kick to 2:00. Step into a right forward stance towards 2:00. Step left to 2:00 with left open hand outward block and a right spear hand poke to the throat.

Pivot cw into a right forward stance to 7:00 with a right open hand outward block and a left spear hand poke to the throat.

Pivot into a left cat stance to 3:00 with double downward knives. Right foot meets left then left foot steps to 12:00 with a left spear hand to the plexus and a simultaneous right palm strike.

Step right with block #1 and a left front 2 knuckle punch (chain punch). Step left with block #2 and a right front 2 knuckle punch (chain punch).

Left leg steps to 9:00 into a bow stretch stance with block #7, forms bridge with right circular inverted ridge block. Double grab, then right front ball kick. Land in a right forward stance with a U-punch, then pivot ccw to 3:00

Left leg steps to 9:00 into a bow stretch stance with block #7, forms bridge with right circular inverted ridge block. Double grab, then right front ball kick. Land in a right forward stance with a U-punch, then pivot ccw to 3:00.

Left leg steps to 3:00 into a bow stretch stance with block #7, forms bridge with right circular inverted ridge block. Double grab, then right front ball kick. Land in a right forward stance with a U-punch, then pivot cw to 9:00. Right foot meets left then step into left forward stance to 6:00 with left outward open hand block and right spear to the throat.

Step into right forward stance with right outward open hand block and left spear to the throat.

Step into left forward stance with left outward open hand block and right spear to the throat.

Step into right forward stance with right outward open hand block and left spear to the throat.

Turn ccw into a horse stance to 12:00. Upward X block. Close form.

Kata #5

Bow and step out right foot upward open hand cross block on elbows and settle into an on guard position.

Step forward right with a right pressing palm and then a right back hand to the face.

Step forward left with a left pressing palm and then a left back hand to the face.

Step back right with a left inward to out circling ridge hand block and then a left spear hand poke to the throat.

Step back left with a right inward to out circling ridge hand block and then a right spear hand poke to the throat.

Step back left into a horse stance to 9:00 and execute double downward palms, clear circling inward to out then follow with double spear hand pokes - right to the throat and left to the groin. Step back left into a lean stance towards 2:00 with block # 8 and left hand closed and above head. Shift to a right forward stance towards 7:00 wit ha back 2 knuckle to the head.

Draw the right leg to the left and pivot to 12:00 with left cup and saucer.

Right blade kick to the knee and simultaneous back fist to the head, 3:00. Step down into a horse stance facing 12:00.

Left backlist to 9:00 then right backlist to 3:00.

Step left then right flying side thrust kick, land on the left leg in a crane stance then jump to the right leg in a crane stance facing 6:00 with open hand block #7 and right hand open over the head.

Left inward palm block with a right spear to the solar plexus. Step down into a left forward stance with a left driving crane to the head.

Both hand grab outwards with dragons and right front ball kick, land forward. Turn cow with block #2 then a back 2 knuckle punch to the face.

Cup and saucer right then right rear straight leg raise, step down into a right forward stance to 2:00 with a right bridged spear hand to the throat.

Right leg steps back into a horse stance at 12:00. Upward open hand cross block. Close form.

THE COMBINATIONS

Combination #1

Step forward towards 3:00 into a left cat stance facing 11:00 with a left monkey block The left leg steps to 11:00 as the left hand does an outward cross rake to the face. The left arm continues the motion ccw to wrap uke’s arm as the a right inward tiger rake is delivered to the face Right crane to the temple (destabilize the head) Right hock down with a right tiger’s mouth to the throat = takedown Right front 2-knuckle to the head Right dropping knife to the throat Cross and Cover

Combination #2

Left leg moves towards the right leg in a T-stance with block 3 Right leg steps into a side horse stance facing 9 o’clock with a back 2knuckle punch to the face. Shuffle forwards with a right elbow strike to the plexus. The strike should be angled downward 45 degrees and the right leg should be placed behind

uke’s left leg. Right hand circles back to front, sweeping uke’s left leg at the ankle. This equals takedown. The right knee blocks uke’s thigh then right knife hand to groin. Cross-and Cover.

Combination #3 Left leg steps forwards to 11 o’clock with right front 2-knuckle punch to the groin (block 4 optional). Left cross hammer to uke’s plexus. Right back 2-knuckle to the head. Right hand reaches behind uke’s neck to grab the opposite side of the neck as the left hand slides to press the near shoulder. Left hand pushes and right hand pulls uke. Twisting uke counter-clockwise Right foot meets left as Left leg steps out to a horse stance facing 6 o’clock as tori throws uke down. Left front 2-knuckle punch to the face Cross-and Cover.

Combination #4

Right leg steps back into a left half moon stance with block 5 Continue block in a circular motion clockwise ending in a cross rake to the

head left to right and downwards Right roundhouse kick to the body or neck=takedown, right leg steps down in front of the left leg in a dragon stance. Right axe kick or stomp to the groin Jump over uke to the head landing in a horse stance Right then left front 2-knuckle punch to the head Right crescent kick then right blade kick to the head Cross and Cover

Combination #5

Left leg moves towards the right leg in a T-stance with simultaneous right crane and left knife hand blocks Left palm/tiger towards the face as you step into a side horse stance facing 9:00, then right back 2-knuckle to the face Right side kick to the ribs Cross-and Cover.

Combination #6

Block 4 then block 1 or outside windmill trap Right front ball kick to groin

Cross and Cover

Combination #7

Pivot left then right side thrust kick to the knee or ribs with right arm up as a guard. Cross and Cover.

Combination #8

Left knife hand block with a right snap kick to the groin step down then a right instep roundhouse to the neck Cross and Cover

Combination #9

Left inverted ridge hand block to a grab with a right front ball kick to the bladder or groin then a right ball roundhouse kick to the chest Right leg steps down in front of the left leg in a dragon stance Right side thrust kick to the ribs or knee Cross and Cover

Combination #10

The right leg steps forward with a left outward knife hand block and a right ridge hand to the groin The left hand wraps uke’s right arm the turn ccw to 3:00 with a bear paw strike to the head = takedown Right driving knife hand to the ribs Right dropping knife hand to the plexus Jump, break the trapped arm Right knife hand to the throat Cross and Cover

Combination #11

Step into a left forward stance with a left inward palm block Deliver a right trigger finger to the temple Circular hands takedown right hand high (optional right forearm strike to the hip before takedown).step through. Take uke’s foot and twist it cw and do a back break Release the leg and step to the right side of uke Right thrust to the kidney Right front ball to the ribs

Right heel to the opposite ribs Left leg steps over uke (optional left hook kick to the head) Cross and Cover

Combination #12

Left front ball kick to the bladder with an open hand #2 block if necessary Step down and deliver a right spinning back kick to the plexus or groin Cross and Cover

Combination #13

Step to 11:00 into a left forward stance then use a belt to block uke’s punch with an inward block Right back 2-knuckle to the ribs or head Push the belt into the neck and wrap it around from the front (the belt crosses the throat). Use the right forearm to destabilize the head towards the back as the neck is wrapped The right leg steps cw into a horse stance facing 11:30 and pull uke over your back = takedown Retrieve belt Cross and Cover

Combination #14

Open hand block #2 (optional) Scissor kick right leg to uke’s plexus or heart Land left leg forward Cross and Cover

Combination #15

Right leg steps to 10 o’clock into a dragon stance with an open hand block #1 Left leg steps forward into a horse stance facing 9 o’clock Left ridge hand to the throat Right leg steps back into a side horse stance facing 9 o’clock as tori pulls uke onto her/his left knee. Right palm to head and groin, then tiger rake from groin to face Right downward elbow to the plexus, then right hammer to the groin Left leg steps back causing uke to fall to the ground. Double driving knife hands to the collarbone. Cross and Cover

Combination #16

Right dragon stomp or stop kick to right knee (Use Extreme caution with strikes to the knee!!) and palm trap (left hand to the outside of elbow and right hand to the inside of the wrist). Right leg returns back into a side horse stance facing 3 o’clock, bringing uke to a prone position—walk if necessary Left leg steps over uke’s right arm (kick to the back of the head optional) and twists for break Right leg steps counter-clockwise into a left half moon stance Right thrust punch to temple Cross-and Cover.

Combination #17

Step into a right forward stance with double tiger claws left to the face and right to the groin The left arm wraps uke’s right arm then the left leg steps ccw to a twist stance Right knife hand to the neck as tori rotates ccw to a horse stance facing 3:00 = takedown Right then left front punch to the ribs Right inverted spear hand to the throat Cross and Cover

Combination #18

Right leg steps forwards towards 3:00 into a left cat stance with a left dropping palm parry Left leg steps / waves to 12 o’clock in a forward stance with a left backhand to the neck The left hand presses on the back of uke’s neck and continues the counter clockwise motion of the left arm as the right leg steps forwards into a side horse stance Right dropping elbow to spine Right reverse hammer to the head Cross and Cover

Combination #19

Left outward knife block with a right snap kick to the groin. Left knife hand to the neck then grab the neck pulling the head down Step forwards with the left leg, then right dropping elbow to the spine Slide the right hand to the back of uke’s neck and the left hand between the legs or under the near shoulder. The right leg steps back cw into a horse stance facing 3:00 and roll uke for takedown Right knife hand to the throat

Cross and Cover

Combination #20

Shift shoulders cw, then step with the left leg to 10:30 with simultaneous left outward knife hand block and a right driving knife to the face or clavicle The left arm wraps uke’s right arm The right leg steps to 11:00 with a right tiger’s mouth to the throat Step forwards with the left leg while lowering the centre of gravity Right front 2-knuckle to the ribs or head Right spear hand to the arm pit or dropping knife to the throat Cross and Cover

Combination #21

Left outward knife hand block to a grab as the hips pivot to 11:30 to deliver and right leopard paw to the shoulder or arm pit Step under the arm with the right then left leg into a horse stance facing 3:00 Right hammer fist to uke’s right elbow followed by a right cross hammer to the back of the head Pivot cw and deliver a left stomp to the back of uke’s right knee

Let go of uke’s wrist then right spinning hook kick to the head Cross and cover

Combination #22

Step to 11:30 with the left leg and right then left rising blocks. Right spear hand to the throat. Shuffle to 12:00 and pivot CW as you deliver a left reverse knife to the neck. Use your left hip to block the possibility of stepping back = takedown Pivot CW to a right stomp on the chest Cross & cover

Combination #23

Step back into a left cat stance with a Buddha Swallow block. Execute a quick CW rotation of the waist and then uncoil CCW with a left step forwards, back to 12:00 with a left reverse knife to the ribs and then a right knife hand to the plexus (this occurs under uke’s arm). Simultaneous rising Tiger mouth strikes, right strike to the throat and left strike to the occiput. Grip the targets and tilt the head back. Step behind use with the right leg and throw use over our back into the ground. Finishing strikes optional.

Cross and Cover.

Combination #24

Step back into a left cat stance with a downward closed scissor block Open the center and step in with the left leg and deliver open scissor strike to the neck Step forwards with the right leg with double outward tiger rakes to the head Shuffle forward with double poison thumbs to the eyes Cross and Cover.

Combination #25

Right leg steps to 4:00 into a left cat stance with open hand block 7 and a simultaneous right spear hand to the throat. Left foot steps to 10:00 (Wave) with a left reverse knife to the plexus. Right then left willow palms to the left and right side of the head Cross and Cover

Combination #26

Left outward knife hand block as the hips pivot ccw and deliver a right leopard paw to the shoulder or arm pit The right leg steps to 10:00 and tori turns ccw into a horse stance facing 3:00 Left elbow to the plexus, right tiger claw to the groin Left ridge hand to the lower leg lifting it = takedown Right dropping knife to the groin Cross and cover

Combination #27

Scissor trap or cover with left dropping knife and a simultaneous right rising knee to a right snap kick to the groin. Right driving knife hand to the right cheek bone. Left reverse knife to the throat Pivot CW into a horse stance, to deliver an elbow to the kidney Pivot CW into a right forward stance, to deliver a dropping palm to the base of the skull (dead arm) or a driving knife between the shoulder blades Cross and Cover

Combination#28

Pivot CCW to a left forward stance with an open hand CW windmill block Right hook kick to the left kidney or back of the head Left hook kick to the groin Right CW sweep of the leg. Cross and Cover.

Combination #29

Right leg steps to 11:30 and sinks into a dragon stance with a left dropping hammer block and a right cross crane strike to the occiput. The right hand then hooks the back of the enemy’s neck as the left foot steps CW to a horse stance facing 6:00 Continuing motion the right leg steps back CW to 12:00 into a horse stance facing 9:00 with a left knife hand to the throat = takedown. Drop down into a right closed kneel stance with simultaneous left and right dropping palms that drive to the centre of the enemy. Then simultaneous right and left dropping palms to the centre of the enemy outwards. Left palm to the plexus that slides into a left ridge hand strike to the throat. Left crescent kick to the head. Cross and Cover.

Combination #30

From a right on guard position on the ground Deliver a right front ball kick to the groin, plexus or head Then a Right side thrust kick to the front of the lower thigh Scissor takedown left foot in front of the ankle and right heel at the back of the knee. Roll left to right to dislocate knee or deliver a left front ball kick to the back of the head. Get up on guard Cross and cover.

RECORD OF TESTING

Belt WHITE YELLOW ORANGE PURPLE BLUE BLUE STRIPE GREEN GREEN STRIPE BROWN 3RD. BROWN 2ND. BROWN 1ST. SHODAN NIDAN SANDAN YODAN GODAN

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