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Technique of the Month - November 2005

Shield and Sword
(left straight punch)

  1. Step to 1:30 into a right high wide kneel stance as you do a right inward parry, a left outward extended block open handed (transition); settle into a right neutral bow with a right inward handsword to the side of the opponent's neck, the left hand covers high.
  2. Push-drag shuffle forward into a right close kneel stance with a left inward elbow to the opponent's ribs as the right hand checks the opponent's arm.
  3. Step to 4:30 with the left foot into a twist stance as the right hand sets line of sight in a hammering position while the left hand does a waiters hand check on the opponent's arm (transition). Unwind counter-clockwise with a right raking backknuckle to the opponent's kidney, continuing the circular motion with a right roundhouse kick to the opponent's right kidney.
  4. Cover out.

Beginner Questions

  1. Why do we give this technique the nickname "The flower technique"?

Advanced Questions

  1. What is the purpose of the angle change before you deliver the right middle knuckle / right roundhouse kick combo?

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