Sunday, August 17, 2008

class covered

Warm ups - 4 count jumping jacks, 8 count jumping jacks (work on them..)

basic blocks - working by the numbers in a 2 stage motion, cocking to utilize torque, keeping shoulders back, using principles of the conceptual box and 45 degree angles where appropriate and not over rotating, bracing angle, blocking relationships to outer rim theory.

inward
outward vertical
outward extended
upward
downward

punches - 3 part motion (uppercut, vertical then horizontal). All on one smooth motion. Not over extending at any point, following the same reverse line on the return. Observing the relationship between the upward block (as well as others) to the horizontal thrust punch.

horizontal thrust & snapping
vertical thrust & snapping
uppercut

strikes - Looked at point of contact inward horizontal and handswords and direction of intent. Discussed anchoring elbows (hand elbow relationship).

inward over head elbow
outward horizontal elbow
inward horizontal elbow
back hammerfist
inward handsword
outward handsword

finger techs - 2 points of contact for claw, bring elbow down centerline and cocking motion that allows utilization of torque

inward overhead claw

stances - HWD considerations on stances, weight distribution, 5 principle reasons to use a forward bow/reverse bow, step throughs on neutral bow

neutral bow
forward bow
45 degree cat stance

drill set
hubud lubud

Fast is wrong, low is right...
RELAX.....:-D

Thanks for attending..