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Technique of the Month - January 2006

Five Swords
(right roundhouse punch)

  1. Draw into a right 45 degree cat with a right thrusting inward block, the left hand hangs by the side (transition), step into a right neutral bow with a right slicing handsword to the opponent's neck; the left hand resumes check. Pivot to a right forward bow with a left straight finger thrust to the opponent's eyes, the right hand chambers a the right hip.
  2. Pivot back to a right neutral bow with a right uppercut punch to the opponent's midsection, the left hand covers high near the right shoulder.
  3. Step to 4:30 into a right forward bow with a left outward handsword to the opponent's neck; the right hand sets line of sight to a hammer position.
  4. Drop into a right wide kneel with a right inward handsword to the back of the opponent's neck; the left hand covers low.
  5. Cover out.

Beginner Questions

  1. Why do we practice a palm heel strike instead of the required straight finger thrust?

Advanced Questions

  1. What technique done on your knee is related to five swords?

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