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Think with clarity.Move with purpose.
Act with love.
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Congratulations on continued success in Kenpo. Now at the top level
of intermediate training, you begin to develop a deeper understanding of
the art. The green belt is the first of the dirty belts, so called because
of the move from bright colors to earth tones. One legend says that
originally, practitioners would wear only one belt throughout their
training. As they trained over the years, their belts would become
stained with sweat, dirt and blood. Thus a black belt marked a man who
had been training for a very long time. This legend is just a story, but
its a great thought and captures beautifully one aspect of martial spirit.
A verified, historical fact is that original ranking systems had two, three
or four ranks at most. White, Green, Brown and Black was about as
complex as things got until the 20th century. The lower ranks were
added as humankinds attention spans grew shorter. This is not tobelittle your rank thus far the long wait between recognition for
accomplishment was a weakness of the old training methods. It does,
however, serve to underscore the significance of this next step in your
training journey.
Sincerely,
Jason W. Brick
President, Bushido Martial Arts
WELCOME
Copyright 2005, Jason Brick. All rights reserved. Excerpts under reasonable use law.
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I will apply myself to the study of karate.
I will push myself consistently
to develop my mind, spirit and body
beyond what I once believed
to be my limits.
I will think with clarity.
I will move with purpose.
I will act with love.
I am a martial artist.
I will achieve these goals.
CREED
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Orange Belt
Purple Belt
Blue Belt
Green Belt
Advanced
Green Belt
3rd Brown
Belt
2nd Brown
Belt
1st Brown
Belt
Black Belt
White Belt
Yellow Belt
Black Belt PathAdult
KENPO KARATE
Continuing
evolution in
Basics
Movement
Coordination
Combative Theory
Artistry
Self-Defense
Grappling
Physical Fitness
Physical Awareness
Mental Acuity
Philosophical
Knowledge
Ethical Consideration
Historical
Understanding
Material
16 Techniques
1 Kata
16 Techniques
1 Kata
16 Techniques2 Kata
20 Techniques
2 Kata
20 Techniques
2 Kata
20 Techniques
2 Kata
20 Techniques
2 Kata
30 Techniques
2 Kata
16 Techniques
1 Kata
13 Techniques
1 Kata
Basic Stances
2 Techniques
2 - 3 months
3 - 4 months
3 - 5 months
3 - 5 months
3 - 5 months
4 - 6 months
4 - 6 months
4 - 6 months
4 - 6 months
Commitment
Time
4 - 6 months
Concepts
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Black Belt PathJunior
Continuing
evolution in
Basics
Scholarship
Coordination
Self-Confidence
Artistry
Citizenship
Self-Defense
Self-Control
Physical Fitness
Physical Awareness
Material
6 Techniques
1 Kata
6 Techniques
1 Kata
6 Techniques2 Kata
6 Techniques
2 Kata
Teaching
Techniques
2 Kata
6 Techniques
1 Kata
6 Techniques
1 Kata
Basic Stances
2 Techniques
Orange Belt
Purple Belt
Blue Belt
Green Belt
Brown Belt
Black Belt
White Belt
Yellow Belt 2 - 3 months
3 - 4 months
3 - 5 months
3 - 5 months
3 - 5 months
4 - 6 months
Commitment
Time
4 - 6 months
Concepts
Junior Black Belts go on to get their Adult ranking in each
belt level of the Bushido Kenpo system, picking up the
more mature and complex concepts normally reserved for
our adult and teen students.
KENPO KARATE
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ESSAYS
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Opening
ESSAYS
The Green Belt is a study in contrasts. You have begun to excel at your
basics, but begin to notice more subtle and esoteric holes in your
training. You use your emotion to drive you while realizing the benefits
of keeping a stable spirit. You have the ability to annihilate an opponent
but find yourself less and less willing to do so.
Even more confusing is the idea that these contrasts are no actually
contradictory. Rather, they are a natural part of you evolution as a
martial artist. All growth is accompanied by confusion. These
contrasts are a facet of rapid growth.
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During the Ming Dynasty, monks from the Shaolin monastery traveled
more extensively. Meeting practitioners from other regions, they
accepted new ideas and modified their own training. Over time, the
Shaolin style mixed with the Lohan and Hit Tai Tau to expand into a
wider form called Chuan Fa (fist law). Chuan Fa increased the number
of formal postures and developed the five animal styles of Tiger, Crane,
Leopard, Dragon and Serpent an aspect still seen in modern Kenpo.
The Ming Dynasty also saw the dispersion of the Chuan Fa system
outside of China. During this period, the Chinese influence expanded to
include Okinawa. Several Chinese families moved to a permanent
settlement on that island. There they influenced the Okinawan Te
style of hand fighting. By the time the Japanese occupied Okinawa,
Chinese influence was an integral part of Okinawan style. This in turn
began to influence Japanese systems. Shorin-Ryu and Shorinji, for
example, both derive their names from Shaolin.
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Within China, fighting styles continued to evolve over a millennium. As
systems spread, they diversified into a bewildering array of styles. An
extremely incomplete listing of only the highly influential styles would
include Northern Fist, Ground Dragon, Monkey, Praying Mantis, Cotton
Fist, Eight Drunken Immortals, Ten Thousand Lotuses, Golden Snake,
Tiger Hook Swords, Southern Fist, Golden Centipede, Sparrow, White
Monkey, Wild Horse, Iron Bone, Iron Palm Iron Shirt, Short Fist,
Tiger-Crane, Fist of Cha, Crab, Golden Roaches, Ten Thousand Bees,
Shantung Black Tiger, Tan Family Legs, White Crane, Eagle Claw,
Golden Cock, White Swan, Ostrich, Tai Chi Chuan, Pa Kua Chang,
Hsing I, Liu Hsing, Ta Mo, Seven Star Mantis, Classical Fist of Hua,
Modern Fist of Hua, Chang Chuan.
As in modern times, political pride and ego led to much strife betweenthe different systems, rather than the cooperation that is the hallmark of
great martial artists.
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Sincerity
Sincerity and Honesty are different entries in the book that is Bushido.
Where honesty informs our training through accurate self-assessment,
Sincerity plays a deeper and more vital role. Where honesty is telling
the truth, sincerity is living the truth, perhaps even deciding what the
truth is.
To be sincere in our training is to train hard because we believe in its
value. To be sincere in our lives is to be kind not because kindness is
the right thing to do, but because of a deep belief in the value of others.
Sincerity comes from believing in yourself, believing in others and
believing in concepts you hold important.
Advanced martial artists use emotion to fuel and drive themselves. To
do so effectively, you must sincerely feel the emotions that push you
forward. It is not enough to be honest about the importance of things.
Sincerity asks us to live their importance and internalize the lessons
weve learned thus far.
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While all the other animals in the kenpo system are real creatures, the
Dragon is the only mythological beast. This underscores the importance
of the mind, the emotions and the imagination at this level of training.
To be emotionally charged is to be powerful. To be emotionally
overwhelmed is to grow weak. Weve all had the experience where a
spat with a spouse resulted in a clean kitchen by the time he or she got
home. Weve also had the experience of being overwhelmed with fear
or grief to the point of being unable to do anything at all.
The key is to take control of your emotional state. Most people live
under the mistaken belief that their emotions control them. The truth is
that you can determine your emotional state with the applications of fairly
simple exercises. For example, have you ever been in a perfectly good
mood and then become angry by remembering something that happenedyears ago? In that situation, a trick of your mind completely altered your
emotional state. Similar tricks of the mind can alter your emotional state
in ways that serve and empower. Once you have control of your state,
you can direct the energy that results from that state as you like.
Exaggerated perception is another hallmark of the Green Belt stylist. To
elicit the needed state of mind, the Dragon must take a simpler view of
the world: they must view thing in extreme reactions, bold colors and
loud noises. Irritation does not exist, only towering but controlled rage.
Dragons are never merely cheerful. They are ecstatic. Only by living in
an artificially vibrant environment can a stylist maintain the emotional
involvement needed to fuel this level of their training.
Philosophical
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Focus has become nearly synonymous with martial arts. Half the
students you train with listed focus among their reasons for beginning
to train. Almost all at your level list it among the benefits and reasons
for continued training.
But what is focus? There are several definitions, none of which are
wrong. For our purposes, well use the following. Focus is the ability to
stay on task, even after youve become bored or frustrated. Applied
over the long term, it is the ability to accomplish large scale goals by
remaining intent on the end result.
Focus permits us to see past current hardship to an eventual better
destination. Focus is absolutely vital to motivation and personal power.
Without focus, we become frustrated with todays work and let go of itto the cost of tomorrows enjoyment.
One key of solid focus is remembering to direct our focus in the short
term. Most people are pretty good at dreaming about what theyd like
to happen. Where we fall down is in losing sight of those dreams in the
here and now. When things become difficult or frustrating, we often
focus on the difficulty itself rather than the benefits were chasing. Its
easy to get stuck in a rut by not taking responsibility for our focus.
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The Green Belt is associated with the Dragon, with mountains and with
powerful energy. Imagine a great dragon thundering down from a
mountaintop in a fit of barely controlled rage. The Dragon is about
power, about commitment, about immense application of force.
To gather this kind of power, the Dragon stylist pays close attention to
stances. Deep, stable stances give techniques the foundation needed to
control and incapacitate an attacker. The Dragon also uses twist
stances and strategic stance shifts to increase their already considerable
power. Moving from the center, the body pulls limbs behind it to give
each strike, block and manipulation the strength of the core.
This level of training is also marked by intelligent and elegant flow from
stance and position to the next stance and position. Take time to revisityour previous material and look for opportunities to express this
concept.
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TECHNIQUE
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Begging Hands
TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS
Defense against a two-hand grab to both wrists from the front.
1. Step left to 6 oclock and pull right foot into a cat stance.
Simultaneously hook hands outward and over opponents wrists
with palms up.
2. Deliver a right front kick to groin, planting forward.
3. Deliver a left front kick to the chin.
4. Plant forward and execute twin palm heel strikes to opponents
ribs.
5. Cover out.
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Defense against a left stiff-arm lapel grab from the front.
1. Pin opponents left hand with your left as you execute a right
inward block against opponents elbow. Simultaneously deliver a
right front kick to opponents knee.
2. Plant right foot forward into a right neutral bow and deliver a
right downward elbow to drive opponents arms downward.
3. Deliver a right upward elbow under opponents chin.
4. Drop a right claw onto bridge of opponents nose.
5. Cover out.
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Conquering Shield
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Defense against a two-handed grab to both wrists, from the rear.
1. Step forward left into a left neutral bow as you countergrab both
opponents wrists.
2. Maintaining your hold with both hands, pivot clockwise into a
right neutral bow as you deliver a right outward elbow to the
jaw and pull opponent forward with your left hand.
3. Release with right hand and circle counter-clockwise to deliver a
right downward elbow to the spine.
4. Release with left hand and deliver double palm heels to back.
Pull opponent downward into a left rising knee.
5. Plant left foot next to right and step back right into a left neutral
bow, pushing opponent to the ground.
6. Cover out.
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Crossed Twigs
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Defense against a right step-through roundhouse club attack from the
front.
1. Step forward right into a right neutral bow. Deliver a left
extended outward block to opponents wrist and a right inward
block to opponents bicep.
2. Grab opponents wrist with your right hand. Step back right to7 oclock and pull opponent forward and down.
3. Deliver a right wheel knee to opponents midsection.
4. Plant forward and deliver a right downward elbow to the spine.
5. Cover out.
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Defying the Storm
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Defense against a two-handed choke from the front, pulling in.
1. Step forward right into a right neutral bow and deliver a
U-punch with left hand high.
2. Shift right foot to 2 oclock and deliver a right inward block-left
outward block combination to opponents left arm. Hips point
towards 2 oclock as you shift into a right forward bow.
3. Deliver a left two-finger poke to opponents eye.
4. Pivot into a horse stance facing opponent while left hand
captures and checks opponents arms and you deliver a right
reverse punch to opponents ribs.
5. Cover out.
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Destructive Twins
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Defense against a wrist lock on right hand from the front.
1. Step forward right to 10 oclock and raise right arm in an upward
elbow.
2. Pivot counter-clockwise into a left neutral bow and deliver a left
outward elbow to opponents ribs. Maintain grip on opponents
right arm and pull down onto your shoulder, breaking it at theelbow.
3. Pivot clockwise to deliver a right outward elbow to the ribs.
4. Cover out.
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Entangled Wing
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Defense against a right step-through punch from the front.
1. Step left to 11 oclock as you execute a left inward block.
2. Shuffle forward and shift to a left forward bow as you drive a
right inward elbow through opponents ribs.
3. Bounce a right elbow strike off the back of opponents head.
4. Pivot into a right neutral bow as you deliver a right outward
chop followed by a left inward chop to opponents neck.
5. Pivot into a left neutral bow and deliver a right palm heel to
opponents face.
6. Cover out.
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Flashing Wings
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Defense against a right front kick from the front.
1. Starting in a right neutral bow, shuffle back and execute a right
downward block.
2. Cross behind with left foot and execute a right side kick to
opponents knee.
3. Plant forward and execute a right backfist and right claw in
figure-eight motion.
4. Cover out.
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Hugging Pendulum
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Defense against a two-handed lapel grab from the front, pulling in.
1. Pin opponents arms with your left arm. Step forward right into
a right neutral bow and deliver a right middle-knuckle to
opponents solar plexus.
2. Circle right arm counter-clockwise to deliver a right raking
hammerfist across opponents nose. Continue motion to strikedownward on opponents arms.
3. Deliver a right outward chop to opponents throat.
4. Deliver a right inward elbow sandwich to opponents jaw.
5. Cover out.
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Raking Mace
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Defense against a full nelson.
1. Step right to 3:00 into a horse stance as you bring both hands
upwards over your shoulders to punch opponents temples.
2. Drop elbows onto opponents biceps and punch downward with
both arms to break hold.
3. Grab opponents right arm with your left hand. Step left into a
left neutral bow, pivoting clockwise to deliver a right outward
elbow to the jaw.
4. Release with left hand and grab opponents left arm with your
right hand. Switch feet in place and pivot counter-clockwise to
deliver a left outward elbow to the jaw.
5. Cover out.
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Repeated Devastation
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Defense against a right thrusting front hick from the front.
1. Starting in a right neutral bow, step right toward 6 oclock into a
left twist stance as you execute a right downward block.
2. Deliver a right side kick to inside of opponents knee.
3. Plant forward into a right neutral bow while delivering a righthammerfist across the right side of the opponents neck.
4. Pivot clockwise into a right neutral boy. Deliver a right rear
scoop kick to the groin.
5. Plant forward into a right reverse bow, using your leg to buckle
opponents legs.
6. Cover out.
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Retreating Pendulum
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Defense against a right step through punch from the front.
1. Step forward left and pivot into a horse stance. Simultaneously
execute a right outward block and a left reverse punch to the
kidneys.
2. Drop to a left close kneel as you deliver a right hammerfist to
opponents kidney.
3. While left hand checks opponents arm, circle right
counter-clockwise and strike face with a claw.
4. Continue circling right hand to deliver a right palm heel strike to
back of opponents knee.
5. Deliver a right side kick to opponents left knee.
6. Cover out.
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Shield and Mace
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Defense against a two-handed push from the front
1. Step back left while executing a right inward parry-left outward
parry combination in figure-eight motion. As you finish the
figure eight, pull back right foot into a cat stance.
2. Hook right hand over opponents arm and pull towards your hip.
Execute a right front kick to ribs or groin.
3. Plant right foot forward with toes facing 7 oclock in a twist
stance. Pivot and deliver a left spinning rear kick to stomach
followed by a right rear kick to chest.
4. Cover out.
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Snaking Talon
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Defense against a two-hand high push from the front.
1. Step right into a right forward bow as you execute a wedge
block with fingers aiming for opponents eyes.
2. Pivot into a neutral bow, pulling down opponents right arm with
your left. Deliver a right upward elbow under the chin.
3. Drop a right downward elbow to opponents sternum followed
by a right claw to the face.
4. Cover out.
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Thrusting Wedge
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Defense against a bear hug with arms free from the front.
1. Step left to 9 oclock into a horse stance. Simultaneously grab
opponents left shoulder with your left hand and a right palm
heel to side of opponents face.
2. Circle your right foot clockwise around opponents right leg and
buckle leg.
3. Pivot left into a left forward bow as you press against opponents
head with your right hand. Maintain grip of left hand on
opponents arm as he falls to the ground on his back.
4. Execute a right heel stomp under opponents chin.
5. Release your left hand and sweep opponents right arm with
your right foot.
6. Cover out.
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Tripping Arrow
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Wings of Silk
TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS
Defense against a chicken-wing armlock.
1. While pinching or grabbing at opponents groin, stomp right
onto opponents right foot.
2. Stomp left onto opponents left foot.
3. Lean left and deliver a right obscure elbow under opponentschin. Simultaneously raise right leg to deliver a right rising heel
hook to the groin.
4. Step right to 9 oclock and pivot into a horse stance facing the
rear as you raise your right arm and escape hold.
5. Step left to 9 oclock and pivot into a horse stance facing the
front. Maintain your left hand hold on opponents left arm. As
you finish the pivot, deliver an right uppercut punch to the back
of opponents elbow.
6. Cover out.
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FORMS
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Short Three KataPage 1
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Set 1: Destructive Twins
1. Step forward right into right neutral bow. Right over left U punch.
2. Step slightly right and rotate to right forward bow facing 1:00.
Right inward block. Left outward block, left finger spear to eye.
3. Pivot counter-clockwise into horse stance facing 11:00. Rightreverse punch midsection.
4. Right foot returns to feet together. Hands chambered.
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Set 2: Crashing Wings
1. Step right into horse stance. Circle arms forward and bring
elbows down at hips.
2. Step around and behind to 8:00 with left foot. Rotate
counter-clockwise into a left neutral bow facing 8:00. Left rear
elbow. Right hammerfist.
Set 3: Twirling Wings
1. Step slightly forward with left foot. Rotate clockwise to a right
neutral bow facing 3:00. Right outward block. Left inward
elbow.
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Set 4: Circling Wing
1. Step forward left into left neutral bow facing 1:00. Rotate
clockwise into right neutral bow facing 7:00. Right circling
outward elbow. Left four finger eye strike.
2. Shift into right forward bow facing 7:00. Right rising elbow.
3. Rotate counter-clockwise into right reverse bow. Right reverse
hammerfist.
Set 5: Crossing Talon
1. Right outwad blocking motion into a countergrab. Step forward
left and rotate into horse facing 9:00. Left inward block.
2. Left reverse elbow. Left downward elbow.
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Set 6: Scraping Hoof
1. Snap head back. Punch down with both hands.
2. Right side kick to left knee. Right side kick to right knee. Stomp
down with right foot.
Set 7 : Fatal Cross
1. Step forward left into left neutral bow facing 10:00. Both hands
sweep outward at waist in shape of crane.
2. Twin ridgehands to groin.
3. Twin backfists with wrists crossed. Twin finger spears with
wrists crossed.
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Set 8 : Grip of Death
1. Circle left foot around clockwise to horse facing 3:00, bent over.
Right hammer kidney. Left hammer groin.
2. Stand erect in horse stance. Right hand grabs hair.
3. Shift clockwise into right forward bow. Left palm.
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Set 9: Locked Wing
1. Place right arm behind back as if in hammerlock. Step to 6:00
with left into left behind twist stance facing 3:00.
2. Rotate counter-clockwise into right neutral bow facing 12:00.
Right rear elbow.
3. Step back right into right behind twist stance facing 12:00. Wrap
with right arm.
4. Unwind clockwise into left neutral bow facing 12:00. Right rising
knee.
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Set 10: Crossed Twigs
1. Plant right foot forward into right neutral bow facing 12:00.
Place both arms behind back.
2. Step forward left into left neutral bow facing 12:00. Turn
clockwise into right neutral bow facing 6:00. Right circling out-
ward elbow, covert to backfist.
3. Grab head with both hands. Left rising knee. Plant in horse
stance facing 3:00
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Set 11: Wings of Silk
1. Stomp with right foot. Stomp with left foot.
2. Circle right foot counter-clockwise to horse stance facing 9:00.
Circle left foot counter-clockwise to horse stance facing 3:00.
Right uppercut.
Set 12: Conquering Shield
1. Right front kick to 1:30. Folding arm block.
2. Plant forward in right neutral bow facing 1:30.
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Set 13: Striking Serpents Head
1. Step back right into left neutral bow facing 12:00. Twin palm
strikes to sides of head.
2. Left hand grabs hair, pulls to hip. Right half-fist to throat.
3. Bring right foot forward to feet together.
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BASICS & CONCEPTS
BASICS
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Blunt Weapon Theory
Blunt weapons are weapons without an edge. Common examples
include stick, staff and cane.
Blunt weapons are similar to the open hand in that the open hand is also
a blunt weapon. You will use the same angles of attack and aim for the
same parts of the body.
Blunt weapons are different from the open hand in that they are often
longer, meaning you will have extended reach. This added length means
greater impact when they hit, as you can apply more leverage to the
target. Also, blunt weapons arent a part of your body you dont have
to worry as much about breaking a weapon that isnt you.
Pick up a stick, staff or cane. Keeping these points in mind, run a kata
you know well while armed with that weapon.
Breathing Basics
Breathing should be relaxed and even. Even when it comes fast due to
exertion, it should remain even and controlled. Also, you should
breathe deep into the torso, expanding your belly as well as your chest.
Diaphragmatic breathing relaxes and calms, and has been linked to many
aspects of health and longevity.
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High Rear Breakfall
From a standing position, sit down landing on your rear and rolling back
up towards your shoulders. Be certain to keep your chin tucked tight
against your chest to prevent striking your head on the ground. As
your roll reaches the middle of your back, allow your arms to fall
outward and slap the ground with your palms. This breakfall is the same
as the low rear breakfall from the Blue Belt manual, only practiced from
the standing position.
Imaginative Focus
Adding imagination to your motion is the first step in the development
of chi. At this stage, simply imagine the attacker in each of your
techniques and katas. How does this affect your practice?
Spinning Heel Hook
For a right spinning heel hook, begin in a left neutral bow. Slide left foot
right into a twist stance. Unwind clockwise into a tight twist stance,
gathering tension. Release the tension by firing a right heel hook to
12:00. Plant.
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Weapon Training Concept: Expanded Awareness
The first and most important concept of weapon training is that of
expanded awareness. When unarmed, you are only responsible for an
area out to the extent of your reach. By now, your practice has made
you fully aware of anything within that area.
When you pick up a weapon, that area extends further. A club widens
your sphere by 4 feet. A staff by up to 12 feet. A ranged weapon such
as a gun or bow extends even further. The most extreme example of
this would be the President of the United States. As Commander in
Chief of an army that possesses nuclear weapons, his awareness must
encompass the entire world and part of outer space.
Training with a weapon, you must expand your awareness consciously.After sufficient training, your awareness will expand unconsciously.
When you drive, your awareness expands to the corners of the vehicle
without your conscious involvement. The same will be true with any
weapons you practice with.
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Weapon Training Concept: The Two Questions
Whenever you pick up an unfamiliar weapon, ask two questions.
First, ask: How is this weapon similar to what I know? The similarities
will tell you how the weapon moves, where you should aim the weapon,
and begin to outline your stances and positioning.
Second, ask: How is this weapon dissimilar to what I know? Thedifferences are spaces to explore and expand your skills. Many of the
differences are distinct advantages inherent in the weapon.
By analyzing these points you will begin to understand how the weapon
is used and what existing skills you can apply to it.
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APPENDICES
APPENDICES
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Chart of Requirements
APPENDICES
BASICS & CONCEPTS
Blunt Weapon Theory
Breathing Basics
High Rear Breakfall
Imaginative Focus
Spinning Heel Hook
Weapon Training Concept: Expanded Awareness
Weapon Training Concept: The Two Questions
TECHNIQUES
Begging Hands Conquering Shield Crossed Twigs
Defying the Storm Destructive Twins Entangled Wings
Flashing Wings Hugging Pendulum Raking Mace
Repeated Devastation Retreating Pendulum Shield and MaceSnaking Talon Thrusting Wedge Tripping Arrow
Wings of Silk
FORMS
Short Three Kata
SCHOLARSHIPUnderstanding of principals explained in the curriculum manual.
ATTENDANCE
Minimum of three months (24 classes) in rank.