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Keep in mind these important points when learning and practicing advanced kata.
The katas presented in this video are all very old and have been handed down through
the years from teacher to student.
When practicing a kata, the student must work hard to find the correct meaning of each technique.
There are no meaningless techniques in a kata.
The application to each technique must first be understood in terms of the exact way the
technique is performed in the kata.
Once this is clear, then the student must reach beyond that particular application to
the principle behind the technique so that the techniques in the kata can be adjusted
for the many variations which may occur in self-defense.
As you perform each kata, you must be mentally aware of where each opponent is.
Be sure to maintain eye contact with your imaginary opponent as well as keeping an
awareness in all directions.
It is important to develop the correct timing between the movements in each kata.
This tempo is an expression of the rhythm developed while going from move to move as
well as the contrast expressed between the techniques which are performed fast and those
which are done slowly.
The techniques in the kata should flow from move to move.
This is accomplished through the correct use of muscle tension and focus, the control of
balance using the hips and legs to create a stable stance, and the control of the breathing.
All of these contribute force and direction to the move being executed.
At the same time, they should also create a strong position for the beginning of the
next action.
The flow from technique to technique must continue throughout the kata, resulting in
a finish where the performer continues with the kata mentally and is ready to continue
physically.
That the end of one kata is really the beginning of another is represented by the fact that
you must finish at the same point on the floor as you were when you began the kata.
Tekki Nidan is the second kata in the series of three tekki katas.
As implied by the name tekki, the kata employs the side stance, also called the horse riding
stance.
All three katas in the tekki series are performed in a straight line moving from side to side.
As in tekki shodan and tekki sandan, this kata emphasizes the use of close range techniques.
The techniques used are mainly augmented forearm blocks and elbow strikes.
The effectiveness of these techniques is greatly enhanced by using both sides of the body,
both to make full use of the body weight and to stabilize the blocking or attacking arm.
All the tekki katas promote the development of equal skills with either the right or the
left arms.
This is very important when fighting in close, where it may not always be possible to set
yourself up to use the dominant side of the body.
We will now look at tekki nidan move by move.
Step to the right into a cross leg stance and bring both arms to the chest, elbows out.
Lift the right leg and draw the forearms together in front of the chest.
Step into a side stance and block with the right forearm.
Step to the right into a cross leg stance and sweep the right forearm in front of the
body.
Step into a side stance, lower augmented right forearm block.
Draw the left foot towards the right into a standing position with the hands at the
chest, elbows out.
Lift the left leg and draw the forearms together in front of the chest.
Then step into a side stance and block with the left forearm.
Step to the left into a cross leg stance and sweep the left forearm in front of the body.
Step into a side stance, lower augmented forearm block.
Draw the hands to the left side, right hand closed, left hand opened.
Augmented block to the right.
Lift the right knee and draw the hands to the right side.
Right arm elbow strike to the front.
Slowly grabbing block to the right side.
Hook punch with the left arm.
Step to the right into a cross leg stance.
Lift the right leg then step into a side stance left inside block.
Sweeping block with the right arm, counter strike with the right arm.
Draw the hands to the right side, left hand closed, right hand open.
Augmented block to the left.
Lift the left knee and draw the hands to the left side.
Left arm elbow strike to the front.
Slowly grabbing block to the left side.
Hook punch with the right arm.
Step to the left into a cross leg stance then lift the left leg then step into a side stance
right inside block.
Sweeping block with the left arm, counter strike with the left arm.
We will now take a closer look at the more difficult sequences in Teche Knee Dot.
Drop the body weight and lift the arms at the same time.
The forearms should be level with each other, fists against the chest about one fist distance
apart.
Bring both hands to head level and lift the knee high.
Continue looking to the side.
The blocking arm is directed all the way to the side.
The other arm drops down to chest level with the forearm parallel to the floor.
The fingers are over the top of the forearm, thumb underneath.
Continue looking to the side.
Start the next technique directly from this position with no additional wind up.
The blocking fist is slightly lower than the elbow.
Make sure the block completely covers the side of the body.
Turn the head at the start of the technique and look directly over the shoulder.
Both forearms are on the same plane with the elbows pointed away from the body.
Don't let the body lift when picking up the knee.
Use the tilting action of the hips to lift the leg.
Keep the upper body square with the front.
Don't rotate the body into this block.
Keep the fist lower than the elbow.
The opposite hand is against the forearm, just below the elbow.
Use a strong muscle connection between the torso and the augmenting arm to stabilize
the blocking arm.
Pull both hands tight to the side of the body when winding up the elbow strike.
The right hand is closed, the left hand stays open.
Keep the forearms in line with each other.
Grab the fist of the striking arm and pull both hands tight against the chest at the
end of the strike.
Look to the front at the same time as the knee lifts.
The shoulders will rotate with the strike, but don't over-rotate the hips.
Don't let the upper body side shift too much when performing this strike.
The right hand is closed, the left hand stays open.
Tekki Sandan is the third and last kata in the Tekki series.
Tekki Sandan uses combinations that deliver an extremely fast and steady stream of blocking
and striking techniques.
This kata changes rapidly from technique to technique and focuses on the strong use of
expansion and contraction of the whole body, so each individual technique is fully focused.
These quick changing combinations teach a person to react with lightning reflexes and
to respond to the quickly changing situations that develop when fighting in close.
A person who understands the Tekki Katas will be able to create very powerful techniques
in a small space.
Very few Katas are as effective as the three Tekki Katas in teaching you useful, powerful
techniques for in-close fighting.
We will now look at Tekki Sandan move by move.
Step sideways with the right leg into a side stance, inside block with the left arm.
Simultaneously, inside block with the right arm and downward block with the left arm.
Draw both arms together at the chest.
Draw the left arm and at the same time sweeping block with the right arm.
Punch head level with the right arm, left hand at the right elbow.
Draw both hands to the right side of the body, right hand closed, left hand open.
Punch body level with the right arm, left hand open on top of the right arm.
Twist the right fist, palm upward, look to the right.
Step with the left foot into a cross leg stance.
Lower level right forearm augmented block.
Sweep the right arm in front of the body, then lower level counter strike with the right
hand.
Draw both hands to the right side of the body, right hand closed, left hand open.
Punch body level with the right hand, left hand open on top of the right arm.
Simultaneous right inside block and left downward block.
Switch simultaneously left inside block and right downward block.
Sweeping block with the left arm, then counter attack with the left arm.
Look over the left shoulder.
Step with the right leg into a cross leg stance.
Without moving the arm, stomping kick with the left leg and look to the front.
Draw both arms together at the chest.
Extend the right arm and at the same time sweeping block with the left arm.
Punch head level with the left arm, right hand at the left elbow.
Draw both hands to the left side, left closed, right open.
Punch body level, left arm, right hand open over the left elbow.
Twist the left fist palm upward, look to the left.
Step with the right foot into a cross leg stance.
Lower level left forearm block.
Sweep the left arm in front of the body, then lower level counter strike with the left hand.
Draw the hands to the left side of the body, left hand closed, right hand open.
Punch body level with the left arm, right hand open on top of the left arm.
Slowly grabbing block towards the right side.
Hook punch with the left arm.
Step with the left foot into a cross leg stance.
Lift the right leg then step into a side stance and inside block with the left arm.
Simultaneous right inside block and left downward block.
Sweeping block then counter attack with the right arm.
We will now take a closer look at the more difficult sequences in teki sandan.
This is the same double block that is used in heian sandan.
Keep the elbows close and don't over block past the side of the body.
Contract the muscles in the upper torso to create the trapping action of the arms.
Muscle expansion in the torso initiates and creates the force for this block.
Focus this punch without using a snap back.
Again use strong muscle contractions to create a pulling action.
The whole hand is on the top of the arm at the end of the punch.
Leave the thumb underneath the elbow when the wrist rotates up.
Throughout this sequence the movement of the arms must be directly related to the action
of the upper torso muscles.
Unless the proper use of muscle expansion and contraction is developed these techniques
cannot be truly powerful.
Breathing is also important.
Be sure to exhale as you focus each technique.
Holding your breath will make the muscles stiff and the techniques will lose their relationship
to the body.
Inhale as you release your focus.
Inhaling during the start of the techniques will weaken them.
Deliver the downward block without winding up the arms.
Keep the opposite hand firmly against the forearm throughout the block.
Rotate the hips into this strike but don't allow the knees to collapse inward.
Keep a strong side stance.
Keep the upper body square with the front throughout the block.
The hips and the upper body will rotate with the strike.
Feel strongly down with the upper torso muscles when focusing the strike.
The arms will remain in the same position throughout this sequence.
Keep looking to the left until the very last moment.
Then look forward at the same time as the stomp.
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Four،
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Gankaku is a very difficult and advanced kata.
When this kata is performed correctly, it is one of the most beautiful and impressive
katas in Shotokan karate.
The original name of this kata was Chinto.
This name was later changed to Gankaku, which means crane standing on a rock.
This name refers to the sequences in the kata performed standing on one leg.
These are reminiscent of the crane standing ready to pounce upon its prey.
Gankaku emphasizes the development of balance, and the slightest mistake in posture will
be obvious.
Without good posture, as well as perfect control over the hips and the supporting leg, it will
be impossible to perform Gankaku correctly.
Once these factors are controlled, the contrast between the slow but perfectly balanced techniques
and the sudden quick techniques is very impressive.
Gankaku also displays an abundance of blocking techniques, especially blocks which are augmented
or use both arms rather than a drawing arm.
Many times, these powerful blocking techniques are delivered without a counter attack.
While it is certainly possible to disable an attacker using these blocks alone, it is
important that the performer also visualize delivering an imaginary counter attack after
these blocks.
Overall, Gankaku is one of the most difficult katas one can learn, but the effort will result
in skills that are very impressive indeed.
We will now look at Gankaku move by move.
Gankaku.
Step backward with the right foot into a back stance.
Head level, open hand, augmented block.
Grab and pull the hands towards the right side, both hands open.
Stay in a back stance.
Punch body level with the left arm.
Still in a back stance, reverse punch with the right arm.
Pick up the right leg and spin 360 degrees into a side stance, downward block, right
arm.
Turn in the opposite direction.
Change to a front stance, upper level, open hand, cross block.
Close the hands and pull the arms down to chest level.
Jumping, front kick with the right leg, then front kick with the left leg.
And in a front stance, lower level, cross block.
Turn 180 degrees clockwise.
Step with the left leg into a front stance, lower level, cross block.
Turn to the opposite direction into a back stance, downward block with the right arm,
left arm in front of the body.
Step forward into a back stance, lower level, knife hand block.
Slowly step forward into a front stance, open hand, wedge block, palms facing outward.
Step over with the back leg into a side stance, open hand, inside block with both arms, palms
facing inward.
Slowly draw the left foot up to a standing position, arms 45 degrees down to the sides.
Step out with the left foot, back stance, upper level, inside block, right arm and downward
block, left arm.
Step forward into a back stance, upper level, inside block, left arm and downward block,
right arm.
Spin backwards into a back stance, upper level, inside block, right arm and downward block,
left arm.
Drop into a cross leg stance, left leg forward, lower level, cross block.
Step with the right leg into a side stance.
Inside block with both arms, palms facing inward.
Slowly draw the left foot up into a standing position, arms 45 degrees down to the sides.
Put both hands on the hips.
Twist the hips and block with the right elbow.
Twist the hips the other way and block with the left elbow.
Turn clockwise to the opposite direction into a cross leg stance.
Inside block with both arms.
Draw the left foot up behind the right knee and upper level inside block right arm and
downward block left arm.
Bend the supporting leg and pull both fists to the right side of the body.
Simultaneously side snap left leg and back fist strike left arm.
Step forward with the right leg, step in punch.
Pull the front leg back, drawing the right foot up behind the left knee.
Upper level inside block left arm and downward block right arm.
Bend the supporting leg and pull both fists to the left side of the body.
Simultaneously side snap kick right leg and back fist strike right arm.
Step into a side stance, reverse punch with the left arm.
Draw the left foot up behind the right knee and upper level inside block right arm and
downward block left arm.
Bend the supporting leg and pull both hands to the right side.
Simultaneously side snap and back fist strike left side, then side stance reverse punch
right arm.
In the opposite direction change to a front stance and right open hand block.
Rising elbow strike to the right palm.
Pull both hands to the left side, right hand closed, left hand open.
Spin clockwise on the right leg, left foot behind the knee, open hand cross block, then
pull the hands to the right side.
Simultaneously side snap kick and back fist strike then step in punch with the right arm.
Return to the ready position by stepping with the left leg and turning around to face the
front.
Good jobل?
Kakaku?
Kakaku!
Here!
Now we'll look at the more difficult moves in Gankaku in more detail.
This is a head level block. Both hands are pointed upward with the backs of the hands against each other.
Beginning at the start of the grab, use slow heavy muscle contractions increasing the focus until the end.
The target for both punches is mid-body level.
The hips drop back with the arms during the windup for the block.
The hips rotate in the same direction as the arms during the block.
Slowly draw the hands to the side of the body. As soon as the muscles are fully contracted, begin the punches.
Keep a stable stance while punching by creating strong pressure in the opposite direction against the rear leg in the back stance.
Don't over shift the weight onto the front leg at the start of the spin. Keep the body upright throughout the spin.
Start the upper cross block directly from the downward block without using a windup.
It is very important when jumping not to lean with the upper body, especially at the very start of the jump.
It is the lifting and tilting action of the hips as well as the push from the supporting leg that drives the body into the air.
When turning into the second cross block, don't let the rear leg shift out of position at the start of the movement.
Over rotate the hips during the windup for the second cross block. Then rotate the hips forward in the same direction as the block.
The whole body must rotate as a unit. Concentrate on keeping the arms strongly connected to the hips and use equal force with both arms.
Stay level with the floor when changing to the other side. Do not come up as you move through the middle.
Pull together strongly with the buttocks and inner thighs to keep the hips under.
This is important in order to avoid losing your balance when pulling up on one leg.
The supporting leg is straight when doing the upward-inside block-downward block combination.
Bend the supporting leg and settle your weight while pulling the arms to the side.
Keep looking in the same direction through both elbow-hip actions. Don't let the heels come up off the floor.
Use the head turn to bring the body into position. Don't let the elbows go past the sides of the body on the double block.
Look to the left as soon as you start to lift the leg. The foot is hooked behind the supporting knee.
The whole body contracts toward the center at the same time as the center of gravity is lowered. Be especially careful not to lift the shoulders.
Rotate the body completely into the punch, but stay in a side stance. Use a strong drawing arm to complete this twisting action.
The kick is initiated with the tilting action of the hips. Don't let the kicking knee drop before delivering the kick.
Block directly from the punch without using an additional wind-up. Turn the head sharply at the start of the technique.
While elbow-striking, the fist should be close to the head with the palm turned towards the ear.
Rotate the hips back as the arms are pulled back. The left hand is in a knife hand and the right hand is in a fist.
Rotate the supporting leg bent throughout the spin. Keep strong tension in the buttocks and inner thighs to control balance.
Rotate the hips with the open-hand block, but stop at a 45-degree angle.
The hips over-rotate and the front foot pulls back on the elbow strike. Don't lift the shoulders or tilt the head sideways.
The next technique uses a very strong pull down and back. Be sure to keep the body straight and use strong hip rotation.
Lift the cross-block high to keep the arms and body spinning directly over the supporting leg.
Then drop straight down onto the support leg at the end.
The next technique uses a very strong pull down and back.
The kata jute is used mainly to defend against a bow.
The bow is a six-foot long staff that was a very common weapon in Okinawa.
The kata jute contains techniques that can be used both as a defense against the bow or offensive techniques using the bow as a weapon.
The name jute means ten hands, so it is said that one who masters this kata can fight like ten men.
Jute contains many techniques which use the open hand, such as hooking blocks, rich hand strikes, palm heel strikes, and grabbing techniques.
These techniques provide a variety of striking surfaces and blocks that will dissipate the shock of the impact against the hard surface of the staff.
Many of the techniques in jute are bold and powerful, moving into the attacker with a full commitment of both body and mind.
This is especially important when facing an attacker who has a weapon, where any hesitation will create openings for the attacker.
Moving in as part of the defense is also very important because to block safely against a weapon, one needs to block against the attacker's arms or wrists, not against the weapon itself.
Jute is a very useful kata, particularly in giving the student a better understanding of dealing with armed attackers.
We will now look at jute move by move.
Move into the yoi position, bringing the feet together with the left hand covering the right fist, chin level.
Slowly step backwards with the left leg into a front stance, hooking block with the left hand.
Step with the left leg towards the side into an inline front stance, downward pressing block with the right hand, upward pressing block left hand.
Look to the right and turn the left hand palm downward at the right elbow.
Slide sideways into a side stance, ridge hand strike with the right hand.
Half step with the left foot, then step forward with the right leg into a side stance, right palm heel strike.
Step forward side stance, left palm heel strike.
Step forward side stance, right palm heel strike.
Step with the right leg into a cross leg stance, upper level cross block.
Step into a side stance, downward block to both sides.
Slide to the left and upper level forearm block with both arms.
Turn to the right and lift the left leg and stomp, switch the arms at the last moment.
Lift the right leg and stomp, switch the arms at the last moment.
Lift the left leg and stomp, again switch the arms at the last moment.
Pull the right foot into a standing position, slowly lower the arms out to the sides.
Step to the right into a front stance, open hand block, head level with the right hand.
Pull down with the right hand and thrust the left hand forward, head level, both hands open with the palms facing forward.
Rotate both wrists clockwise until the hands turn 180 degrees.
Pull both hands to the rear, reversing positions while sweeping the front foot up to the rear knee.
Keep the space between the hands the same throughout.
Slide forward and strike to the front with both hands.
Rotate both wrists counterclockwise until the hands turn 180 degrees.
Pull both hands to the rear, reversing positions while sweeping the front foot up to the rear knee.
Slide forward and strike to the front with both hands.
Turn to the right with the left leg into a back stance, upper level right inside block and left arm downward block.
Switch to the opposite side, back stance, upper level left inside block and right arm downward block.
Step out with the left leg, front stance, rising block, left arm.
Step forward, front stance, rising block, right arm.
Turn with the rear leg 180 degrees, front stance, rising block, left arm.
Step forward, front stance, rising block, right arm.
Turn with the left leg and stand up, returning to the yoi position.
Rotate.
Yeah!
We will now look at the more difficult techniques in jute.
This is a hooking block. The blocking arm moves in a complete circle, catching with the inside edge of the wrist and the thumb side of the hand.
This is an inline front stance to the side, but the technique is directed to a 45 degree angle to the front.
Keep the hips at the same angle when the hand drops.
Internally, feel the body coiling like a spring, ready to release for the next technique.
Change to a side stance and slide sideways into the rich hand strike.
Keep the body square throughout this sequence.
Step just to the other side of the support foot in the cross leg stance.
Don't overstep. Even though the arms are lifting, keep the pressure in the body down.
Continue this pressure down into the side downward blocks.
Slide sideways by pushing with the right foot as the left foot moves.
Don't use a half step in before the shift. Be sure the forearms are parallel to each other.
Be sure the arms are crossed before rising in front of the face.
The downward blocks are delivered without an additional windup.
However, the elbows bend partway through the block and then straighten at the last moment.
The elbows are level with the shoulders. Don't lift the shoulders. Look straight ahead throughout this sequence.
Lift the knee high, but don't let the body rise.
Twist the torso strongly as the knee lifts so the arms remain in position as the stomp is coiled.
Release this twisting action at the very last moment, creating the power for the blocks.
Be sure the elbows stay at the same level through all three blocks.
This first block is head level. Use a strong drawing arm and a snap in the blocking elbow to make this block strong.
The right hand grabs and pulls straight down as the left hand grabs for the same spot the right hand was in.
Twist both hands in the same direction. Push slightly forward as the hands twist, but don't change levels or the distance between the hands.
Begin this action by pushing forward with the top hand, then pull back with both hands.
Strike directly in front of the body. Keep the space between the hands the same throughout this entire sequence.
Rotate the body with the open hand block, but stop with the hips at a 45 degree angle.
The left hand is directly above the right so that both hands are on the same vertical line.
Focus the body when changing the grip. Don't just use the hands.
Draw the knee high in a sweeping motion. The arms are directly behind the body, still the same distance apart in a straight line.
The shift forward covers the same distance as half a front stance.
The left hand is directly above the body, still the same distance apart in a straight line.
The right hand is directly above the body, still the same distance apart in a straight line.
The left hand is directly above the body, still the same distance apart in a straight line.
Hit it!
The kata hengetsu is a very intense and dynamic kata.
The original name of this kata was seisan, but was later changed to hengetsu.
The name hengetsu means half moon, which describes the semicircular position of the legs and the motion used when stepping.
The hengetsu stance looks similar to the front stance, except the tension in the legs is turned inward.
The main advantage of the hengetsu stance is that it allows a person to strike forcefully from a stable stance, and yet have the ability to make a quick escape in any direction.
It is the inward tension of the legs that allows for this stability, but at the same time creates angles to the floor, which give the ability to move in any direction.
The hengetsu stance has a distinct advantage over the front stance, because it allows for quick mobility, especially for sideways movement.
It is important that the inward tension does not create undue pressure against the knees, risking injury, but is instead used with a strong gripping action against the floor.
The feeling of the kata hengetsu is very important. The majority of the techniques in hengetsu are performed slowly to develop this feeling.
By performing the techniques slowly, one can emphasize the expansion and contraction of the muscle action while focusing.
This muscle action is related to correct breathing, and is used to learn the timing of the inhale and exhale through the techniques.
Once the relationship between the breathing and the muscle action is achieved, the performer will be able to direct the force into the technique using the floor.
The intense physical action must be motivated by total mental concentration.
Without a mind-body connection, the kata hengetsu will never achieve the high level of power which can be developed through this kata.
This concentrated effort will go far to enhance the student's understanding of breathing and focus, as well as increasing mobility.
We will now look at hengetsu move by move.
Use heavy muscle contraction and emphasize proper breathing on all of these slow techniques.
Step forward hengetsu stance, inside block, left arm. Reverse punch remaining in hengetsu stance.
Step forward hengetsu stance, inside block, right arm. Reverse punch, left arm.
Step forward hengetsu stance, inside block, left arm. Reverse punch, right arm.
Change the hands to one knuckle fist and bring both fists to the chest, elbows out.
Punch straight ahead with both arms, one knuckle fist.
Sweep both arms across the face, then out to the sides of the head, open hand, high inside blocks.
Sweep both arms across the body, then lower both arms to the side of the body, open hand, downward blocks.
Turn, stepping forward with the right leg and pivoting to the opposite direction into a hengetsu stance.
Open hand, inside block, right arm and open hand, downward block, left arm.
Slowly grab and pull with the right hand.
Step forward hengetsu stance, open hand, inside block, right arm and open hand, downward block, left arm.
Slowly grab and pull with the left hand.
Step forward hengetsu stance, open hand, inside block, left arm and open hand, downward block, right arm.
Slowly grab and pull with the right hand.
Shift to the right, hengetsu stance, inside block, right arm.
Reverse punch, left arm, then punch, right arm, keeping hips forward.
Turn with the rear leg, shifting to the opposite direction, inside block, left arm.
Reverse punch, right arm, then punch, left arm, keep the hips forward.
Turn, shifting to the right, hengetsu stance, inside block, right arm.
Reverse punch, left arm, then punch, right arm, keep hips forward.
Turn 180 degrees, sweeping the rear leg high, then stepping into a back stance.
Downward back fist strike with the left hand.
Step the right foot in front of the left foot.
Front kick with the left leg and pull the left arm to the chest as the kick coils.
Step forward, left leg, hengetsu stance, downward block.
Reverse punch, right arm.
Rising block, left arm.
Turn 180 degrees, sweeping the rear leg high, then stepping into a back stance.
Downward back fist strike with the right hand.
Step the left foot in front of the right foot.
Front kick with the right leg and pull the right arm to the chest as the kick coils.
Step forward, right leg, hengetsu stance, downward block, right arm.
Reverse punch, left arm.
Rising block, right arm.
Turn 180 degrees, sweeping the rear leg high, then stepping into a back stance.
Downward back fist strike with the left hand.
Right leg, crescent kick into the left palm of the hand.
Step back into a hengetsu stance and punch groin level with the right arm.
Slide backwards into a cat stance and lower level pressing block with both hands.
Return to the ready position.
Hengetsu.
We will now look at the difficult sequences in hengetsu in more detail.
The hands meet at the halfway point, then draw to the chest.
Strike with the knuckles of the thumbs.
Use the knuckle of the first finger for the punches.
Punch directly from the chest without using a wind-up.
The arms cross in front of the face before moving to the sides of the head.
Pull down with the body muscles but direct the force for the blocks to the rear.
Sweep the arms downward and direct the force to the rear.
We will now look a little closer at the hengetsu stance.
This stance is very similar to the front stance except the tension in the legs is turned inward.
The front foot is turned inward at a 45 degree angle.
The body is positioned 60% to the front.
The left leg drives the hips forward as in a front stance but the inward tension of the legs allows quick shifts in any direction.
This double block combination is similar to the double block in heansandan except for the knife hand position.
The main power for the grabbing action comes from the strong muscle contraction of the body.
This contraction causes the hips to rotate slightly but don't over emphasize this rotation.
Step across without changing the position of the arms.
Squeeze the arms sharply to the chest at the same time as the front kick.
With the recoil the whole body should contract towards the center.
Move the arm directly from the chest into the downward block without a wind-up.
Hip rotation can be used in a hengetsu stance but the degree of rotation will be more limited than in a front stance.
Keep the inward pressure of the stance when rotating the hips.
Turn the head at the same moment the rear leg begins to leave the floor.
The striking arm travels in a path directly over the head then down onto the target.
The downward block uses the forward shifting action of the body to gain its strength.
The reverse punch and rising block use sharp hip rotation for their power.
When pulling the forearm to the chest concentrate on rotating the wrist and contracting the torso muscles to make a strong connection.
The downward block, reverse punch and rising block are delivered in quick succession.
However, each technique must be completely focused.
Do not over shift the body when performing the crescent kick.
Concentrate on bringing the right side of the body to the left during the kick.
The release causes an expansion just before the punch.
Again, pull the body together as the punch focuses.
Shift with the rear leg backwards in a straight line.
Then pull the front foot into line with the rear leg to make a cat stance.
The left arm extends to make a target for the crescent kick.
The target for the punch is the groin.
The palm heel blocks are performed with a slow but very powerful focus.
Be sure not to hold your breath.
When pulling the head, while reaching out, try not to smile with the muscle contractions.
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