BLUEGRASS MARTIAL ARTS   

LOUISVILLE CHRISTIAN  MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 

KENPO KARATE  

THE SCHOLAR AND THE WARRIOR   WISDOM AND ACTION 

 CONFIDENCE, DISCIPLINE, LEADERSHIP 

BECOME YOUR OWN SUPERHERO 

 1st Brown Belt Manual

ABOUT KENPO KARATE  "I come to you with only Karate, empty hands, I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons, Karate, my empty hands." -Ed Parker Kenpo Karate is a self-defense system characterized by fast explosions of multiple strikes delivered to multiple targets. Kenpo Karate does not so much teach a set of standard responses to a set of limited scenarios, but rather teaches a set of principles that can be applied in any situation. A simple translation of Kenpo Karate would be “Law of the Fist and Empty Hand”. Kenpo Karate is a comprehensive system of modern self-defense. It is a deliberate and scientific take on modern self-defense. Kenpo utilizes striking combinations and Jujutsu to control an attacker. Kenpo Karate as taught at Bluegrass Martial Arts is an adjusted version of the American and Traditional Kenpo Systems. There is greater emphasis on restraining an opponent, and targets are adjusted to be appropriate for a family friendly setting This system of martial art has no eastern religious truth claims or faith practices. It is a complete system of self-defense that is coherent with the Christian worldview. If you are wishing to study martial arts, but you do not want exposure to non-Christian ideas, the Bluegrass Martial Arts Academy will be right for you. We encourage Wisdom through disciplined Bible study and Action through a personal active ministry to the world. Bluegrass Martial Arts is dedicated to produce Agents that are equipped to protect the Sanctity of Life of everyone, and represent a Community set apart within a lost world.

 GOOD WORK  Well done! You are now a 2nd kyu brown belt. You have

worked hard, and that is evident in your new belt. You are now only one level from 1st Dan Black Belt! I hope your excitement and hard work will carry over again into this next challenge of 1st Brown belt.

You will find this level a greater challenge. The basics are harder. The forms are more complex. The application of each technique becomes more advanced.

You may feel like you have regressed to the beginning all over again. Do not get frustrated. Each level by design challenges your ability a step further than the last. You may not feel like you have improved since your first class, trust me, you have. The new belt you wear proves this beyond any doubt. Enjoy the new challenge of a new belt level, and with time, you will be able to see how much improvement you have really made.

Welcome to the beginning of your journey toward 1st Brown belt.

      

 ABOUT THIS LEVEL 

Completion of the ninth level of Kenpo Karate is rewarded with the advancement to 1st Brown belt. The material in this level will further build on the skills of earlier levels such as form, speed, power, breath control, baiting, focus, and kyusho. The next object of study will be Zanshin, the remaining mind. Physical Focus

Distraction is a common occurrence in today’s world. We have

many things we use to fill our time, even when we are waiting. Portable stereos, televisions, and even computers are as close as the latest model of cell phone. In transit you can check your email, edit your Facebook, or view the latest movie trailers on Youtube. While we can still only be in one place at one time, our minds can travel to any time or place for the sake of our own entertainment. This is not necessarily a bad thing, technology should make our lives more pleasant, but as we spend so much time mentally somewhere else, we can miss what is going on around us.

Distraction, even pleasant distraction, makes someone an easy target. The more unaware you are the easier you are to steal from. The more distracted you become, the easier it is to find yourself cornered, by someone who means you harm. Good self-defense calls for you to be aware of where you are and what is happening around you. This level will begin the discussion of being always mindful of potential danger. I hope this will already be a practice you have adopted long before reaching Black Belt. Now we will begin to attempt to be always aware, even when there is no present danger.

Zanshin translates literally as “remaining mind”. It means to stay undistracted, focused and aware of what is occurring in the moment. The natural reaction when we are attacked, is to see in tunnel vision. The peripheral areas of our vision close in on one small area. We become hypersensitive to what is right before us,

but we lose details surrounding whatever, or whoever has our focus. Zanshin is to attempt to cultivate the hypersensitivity to include everything. Thus, the mind remains in the space you are in and calculating on all the variables there.

It takes practice to awaken one’s senses, and in training, we create a false environment, where we assimilate muscle memory reflex response to all sorts of aggressive stimuli without the real threat of danger. You know you are safe in the karate class and that your partner has no actual motives of hurting you. You coordinate a response to their attack, block, counter, then a take down, and maybe a restraining pin, then you help your partner up and it becomes their turn. It is a fun means of training and there is no need of the type of hyper-vigilance that is necessary in a life or death altercation.

If you do find yourself in a situation that demands you act, you may be ready to respond by reflex, but your mind will not be ready to stop the tunnel vision process that comes with the adrenaline rush. Your training must begin to take on a new character. Begin to extend your focus to not just your partner but across the training space to note what other pairs are in the process of doing. Do not lose what is the immediate threat, but consider where other threats could be and be ready to respond to an attack from any side.

Keep the character of fellowship in mind, this martial arts should be fun to participate in. There is a point where you can take martial arts training too seriously. It can still be a gentle and fun process while at the same time discovering a new dimension, attempting to be always alert, with a “remaining mind.”

Zanshin is the new study for the 1st Brown belt level. Do not abandon the continuing studies of the lower belt levels in your desire to understand this new theme. Every level is a new opportunity to revisit studies from earlier levels also. Make your martial arts practice a study in itself. Remember Kenpo is a martial science. We are all both warriors as well as scholars.

The 1st Brown Belt level is also the first instructor level. Along with the requirements and challenge of the last Brown Belt level comes the responsibility of sharing the journey with a younger generation. 1st Brown Belt also includes all the material that encompasses the Kid’s Kenpo Karate classes. The Kid’s Kenpo classes should be lead by 1st brown and Black Belt students, allowing the head instructor more freedom to prepare for directing adult classes, or teach private lessons. The 1st Brown belt student should volunteer to commit to teach at least one of the Kid’s Kenpo class time slots, or offer a new class time for the good of the Academy.

Zanshin is the element the 1st Brown should begin to experiment with. This level will require the student to perform Striking Set 2, Heian Godan, and the Tiger and Crane. 1st Brown belts must be able to execute the basics with improved skill. Striking Set 2 should be executed by memory. They must take responsibility for the instruction of a Kid’s Kenpo Karate class. They must know Heian Godan, and the Tiger and Crane form. Most importantly, the 20 techniques of 1st Brown belt should be executed successfully from memory, and the student should be prepared to display the technique on a partner, or in open space with no Uke.

The student should not become distracted or frustrated that

they are not capable of performing at a mastery level. Studying any level of Kenpo Karate should be an affirming and enjoyable process. Learning this new level should be primarily a stress-free 

and fun process. 

JIU-JITSU BASICS  Locking Takedowns with Submissions Inward Wrist Lock - Standing Straight Arm Inward Shin Lever Outward Wrist Lock - Standing Straight Arm Outward Shin Lever Arm Bar - Standing Inward Shin Lever Rib Press (Capt Morgan) Figure four - Standing Outward Shin Lever Rib Press Hammerlock - Kneeling Hammerlock Arm Scoop - Kneeling Arm Scoop Pin Snaking Straight Arm Lever - Kneeling Knee to Elbow Press Arm Cradle - Kneeling Figure Four (bicep scissor) Z lock - Standing Goose Neck Press Goose neck drop - Standing Reverse Goose Neck Press Straight Arm Lever - Kneeling Big Reversal Press Bent Arm Lever - Kneeling Bent Arm Lever (can opener) Snaking Hammerlock (Kimura) - Uke rolls, Full Mount Americana Snaking Bent Arm Lever (Americana) - North/South (Kimura) Wizzer Straight Arm Lever - Kneeling Snaking Straight Arm Two Hand Elbow Twist - Kneeling Snaking Hammerlock Throwing Takedowns with Submissions Forward Projection - Reclining Straight Arm Lever Outward Reaping Leg Sweep – Scarf hold Straight Arm Lever Half Nelson - Reclining Figure Four (bicep scissor) Counterbalance - Reclining Snaking Ankle Choke Big Reversal - Kneeling Goose Neck Press (doorstopper) Rear Arm Drag - Kneeling Reverse Goose Neck Twist Cross Arm Throw – Knee Mount Far Side Reclining Straight Arm Inward Hooking Leg Reap - Knee Mount Figure Four Goose neck Big Reversal Pull - Inward Crescent Hammerlock (Omo Plata) Big Reversal Push – Back Side Scarf Hold Sleeper Choke Seat Belt Forward Hip Throw – Knee–S Mount, Rolling Triangle Reverse Big Reversal Reap – Knee Mount – Rear Sleeper Choke

 TECHNIQUES  1) OBSCURE CLAWS Attack – rear left grab to right shoulder 1. left hand cross pins Uke’s left hand, right retreat step to 6:00 and pivot clockwise to face 6:00 into right neutral bow, right arm circle clockwise with outward hammering heel palm and claw over Uke’s left arm (claw to Uke’s face) to hook under Uke’s left elbow with an arm scoop lock (uppercut against Uke’s elbow) 2. right advance step to 12:00 into right neutral bow facing 12:00 to wrench Uke’s left elbow forward 3. left advance step to 12:00 and pivot clockwise into right neutral bow facing 6:00, right inward hooking corkscrew punch to back of Uke’s head, left hand palm strike Uke’s forehead 4. pivot counterclockwise into right reverse bow, right outward downward inverted middle knuckle punch Uke’s sternum, left hand cross covers low 5. full cover out to 12:00 2) CROUCHING TIGER Attack – rear two-hand high push 1. caught off guard you lose balance and fall forwards, flex your knees, drop your chin to your chest, arch your back forward and attempt to roll forward over your right shoulder (forward roll) 2. pivot counterclockwise into left keeling stance facing 6:00 – Uke will be running at you for a second attack 3. right cross fanning high block and circle arm clockwise to cross thrusting uppercut to Uke’s abdomen, left outward hammering heel palm Uke’s jaw 4. right grab Uke’s right ankle and stand pulling his leg forward while left hand pushes him down backwards (kneeling single leg tackle) 5. full cover out to 12:00

3) CIRCLING DESTRUCTION Attack – left step through punch 1. right advance step to 12:00 into right neutral bow, right inward parry followed by left vertical outward hooking parry (windmill parry) 2. right hammering outward backfist Uke’s abdomen 3. left rear cross step to 1:30 into right front twist, left inward hooking heel palm Uke’s jaw, right hand chambers in high block position 4. pivot counterclockwise unwinding twist stance into right neutral bow facing 7:30, left hand checks Uke’s left shoulder and presses it to turn Uke clockwise – you should be behind Uke, right inward downward hammering sword hand Uke’s neck 5. right front vertical hooking scoop kick Uke’s groin – from behind, right grab Uke’s chin and twist his neck clockwise, left hand push between his shoulder blades toward 7:30 6. plant right foot to 1:30 into left neutral bow facing 7:30, full cover out to 1:30 4) DECEPTIVE PANTHER Attack – right step through roundhouse kick 1. left retreat step to 4:30 into right side neutral bow facing 10:30, left downward outward block, right inward block Uke’s kick (universal block) 2. right replacement snapping side kick to Uke’s left knee, right hand cross covers high 3. right foot plant to 10:30 into right neutral bow, right outward downward hammering backfist Uke’s right temple 4. pivot clockwise into twist stance facing 12:00, left cross inward downward hammerfist Uke’s right temple, right hand chambers 5. pivot counterclockwise into right neutral bow facing 10:30, right upward lifting backfist Uke’s chin, left hand chamber 6. pivot counterclockwise into left close kneel facing 4:30, right snapping back kick Uke’s abdomen 7. right front cross plant to 4:30 into twist stance and cover out to 4:30

5) THRUSTING LANCE Attack – low centerline knife thrust 1. right advance step to 12:00 into right neutral bow, left downward outward hooking parry, right downward vertical hammering sword hand to top of Uke’s right wrist (this should cause him to drop the knife) and cross grab his right hand grasping the weak side (palm down), rear head butt Uke’s nose 2. right retreat step to 6:00 into left neutral bow, left hand grab Uke’s hand grasping the thumb side and twist his right arm clockwise for inward wristlock 3. right cross thrusting palm strike (fingers pointing outward) against flat side of knife to disarm if Uke still has it 4. left snapping front kick then right snapping front kick Uke’s abdomen, lift Uke’s arm up 5. right foot plant to 6:00 into left neutral bow, drop Uke’s arm down and take Uke down forward with inward wrist lock 6. pivot clockwise with left step to 6:00 and right step to 12:00 into left forward bow facing 6:00 (front to back switch) right and left arms stretch Uke’s right arm straight across your left knee applying pressure to Uke’s elbow pinning Uke on his front (standing straight arm inward knee lever) 6) EAGLE’S TALONS Attack – front bear hug, arms free 1. both hands inward hammering thumb knuckle strikes to both sides of Uke’s ribs to release his hold 2. both arms circle upward around outside of Uke’s arms to claw to Uke’s face 3. both arms reverse circle downward to hammerfist to both sides of Uke’s ribs 4. right step to 6:00 into left neutral bow, right and left pain grab Uke’s pectoral muscles 5. both hands cupped and inward clap to Uke’s ears then grab Uke’s head 6. right snapping knee strike Uke’s groin 7. right plant back to 6:00 and pull Uke’s head forward into left knee

8. full cover out to 6:00 7) CROSSING HAMMERS Attack – left step through punch 1. left front cross step to 3:00 into twist stance, left vertical outward block Uke’s left arm, right hand chambers in high block position 2. right advance step to 12:00 into right neutral bow, right downward vertical whipping backfist Uke’s left side temple, left hand cross chambers low 3. pivot clockwise to right forward bow, left cross inward horizontal elbow Uke’s ribs 4. left cross outward horizontal sword hand Uke’s right side kidney 5. pivot counterclockwise to right neutral bow, right inward horizontal hammerfist Uke’s left side kidney, left cross vertical outward hooking parry Uke’s left arm 6. left extended outward cross grab Uke’s left wrist and pull Uke’s arm forward, right thrusting vertical punch Uke’s chin, right inward side kick Uke’s left knee 7. right plant 1:30 into left neutral bow facing 7:30 and full cover out to 1:30 8) GATHERING OF THE SNAKES Attack – Multiple Attackers: rear two-hand high push, front left step through punch 1. attacker from behind (attacker A) pushes you into front attacker’s (attacker B) punch, right step to 12:00 into right neutral bow, right inward parry followed by left vertical outward hooking parry (windmill parry) 2. right hammering outward backfist attacker B’s abdomen 3. left rear cross step to 1:30 into right front twist, left inward hooking heel palm attacker B’s chin, right hand chambers in high block position 4. unwind twist stance pivoting counterclockwise into right neutral bow facing 7:30, left hand checks attacker B’s left shoulder and presses it to turn him clockwise – you should be behind attacker B,

right inward downward hammering sword hand attacker B’s neck – right side of his neck 5. push drag advance to 6:00, right arm reach around Uke’s throat from behind, left hand post on the back of Uke’s head, right hand grab your left forearm and squeeze right elbow closed while pressing both forearms together (standing rear sleeper choke) 6. hold attacker B with sleeper choke and keep his body between you and attacker A as a shield while escaping with a full cover out to 12:00 9) PARTING OF THE SNAKES Attack – Multiple Attackers: rear two-hand high push, front right step through punch 1. attacker from behind (attacker A) pushes you into front attacker’s (attacker B) punch, left step to 12:00 into a left close kneel stance, left high block attacker B’s right arm, right upward vertical hammering ridge hand strike his groin 2. stand to left crane stance with right upward thrusting knee to attacker B’s chin, both hands chamber 3. with right leg chambered thrusting back kick attacker A’s abdomen toward 6:00, right thrusting cross punch attacker B’s chin toward 12:00 4. right foot plant to 6:00 then left rear cross step to 6:00 into left rear twist stance facing 6:00, right outward whipping backfist attacker A’s right temple 5. left step to 6:00 into left neutral bow facing 6:00, right grab attacker A’s chin, left grab back of his head 6. pivot clockwise with right step to 6:00 into left neutral bow facing 12:00, bridle take down attacker A between you and attacker B with full cover out to 6:00 10) PIERCING LANCE Attack – Low centerline knife thrust 1. right retreat step 6:00 into left neutral bow, right cross outward downward parry Uke’s right arm, left hand covers high 2. left grab Uke’s right wrist thumb side, pivot clockwise with right step to 12:00 into left neutral bow facing 6:00, right spinning

rear thrusting elbow strike Uke’s ribs, lock Uke’s right arm straight against your left side ribs and wizzer spin Uke clockwise 3. right cross grab Uke’s right palm up, pivot counterclockwise with left step to 12:00 into right neutral bow facing 6:00, twist Uke’s right arm counterclockwise for outward wristlock takedown 4. stretch Uke’s right arm straight across your right knee applying pressure to Uke’s elbow pinning Uke on his back (standing straight arm outward knee lever) strip disarm knife 5. pivot clockwise with left step to 12:00 and right step to 6:00 into left forward bow facing 12:00 (front to back switch), pass Uke’s right arm to inward lever on the left shin as he is rolled over and pinned face down (standing straight arm inward knee lever) 11) ROCKING ELBOW Attack – left direct wrist grab, irregular grip 1. right arm circles inward to wing block position, left hand reach over right arm to palm down cross grab Uke’s left arm 2. right hand pry free from Uke’s grip against his thumb with rolling inward wing arm, lever Uke’s left elbow straight 3. right rolling whipping backfist to Uke’s right temple 4. right rolling hammerfist Uke’s abdomen 5. right over hook fanning parry Uke’s left arm and pass his arm around to his back, right arm slips deeper folding Uke’s left arm into hammerlock 6. left hand release and reach over Uke’s shoulder to regrab Uke’s left wrist palm down, right hand post onto left forearm (hammerlock) 7. pivot counterclockwise and drop to left knee into right kneeling stance facing 9:00 to pull Uke down forward 8. pivot counterclockwise and drop onto right knee into left kneeling stance facing 3:00 pinning Uke down forward 12) WHIRLING WARRIOR Attack – right step through punch 1. left advance step to 12:00 into left neutral bow, left thrusting inward block Uke’s punch, right hand chambers in high block position

2. right step to 10:30 into inverted right neutral bow, right inward horizontal raking hammerfist Uke’s nose, left hand cross checks low 3. pivot counterclockwise into left neutral bow facing 6:00, left outward hammering sword hand Uke’s ribs, right hand cross grabs Uke’s right arm 4. left reach under Uke’s right arm across his front and hook behind his neck 5. drop onto left knee into kneeling stance facing 6:00 and pull Uke forward by his head, Uke will fall forward onto his back (forward neck crank) 6. left downward vertical hammering backfist Uke’s head 7. stand and full cover out to 12:00 13) TWISTING STAVES Attack – Multiple Attackers: two-hand wrist grab from both sides 1. right grab right side attacker’s (Attacker A) right forearm, left grab left side attacker’s (Attacker B) left forearm, pivot counterclockwise into left close kneel facing 9:00, right canted side kick Attacker A’s ribs 2. pivot clockwise into right close kneel facing 3:00, left canted side kick Attacker B’s ribs 3. grab both hands together and pry free from Attacker’s grip against his thumbs by pulling upwards if either Attacker is still holding an arm 4. pivot counterclockwise into left forward bow facing 9:00, left outward downward vertical hammering backfist Attacker B’s nose followed by a right cross thrusting horizontal punch his chin 5. pivot clockwise into right forward bow facing 3:00, right outward horizontal hammering backfist Attacker A’s temple followed by a left inward hooking knuckle fist to his chin (Twisting Staves can be done in reverse as well, Attacking the opposite side) 6. full cover out to 6:00

14) OPENING COWL Attack – rear two-hand shoulder grab, pushing 1. right step to 10:30 and pivot counterclockwise into right forward bow facing 6:00, left vertical outward block to clear Uke’s hold, right thrusting cross punch Uke’s ribs 2. pivot clockwise to left neutral bow facing 6:00, left thrusting jab to Uke’s chin, right hand chambers 3. pivot counterclockwise to left forward bow facing 6:00, right thrusting cross punch Uke’s sternum, left hand chambers 4. pivot clockwise to left neutral bow facing 6:00, left thrusting vertical punch Uke’s chin, left snapping side kick Uke’s forward knee 5. left plant to 6:00 into left neutral bow and full cover out to 12:00 15) WATERFALL Attack – right step through punch 1. left advance step to 12:00 into left neutral bow, right cross vertical outward hooking parry, left inward parry 2. both hands sweep Uke’s right arm in large clockwise circle pulling him forward at the waste 3. pivot clockwise to right neutral bow facing 6:00, push drag advance to 6:00, right outward downward hammering sword hand to back of Uke’s neck and pull Uke forward 4. left inward downward hammering sword hand to back of Uke’s neck 5. pivot counterclockwise and flex knees to left wide kneel stance facing 12:00, right inward thrusting palm up sword hand to base of Uke’s nose, left hand direct grab Uke’s right arm to pin to his side 6. full cover out to 6:00 16) SHIELD AND SWORD Attack – left step through punch 1. right advance step to 1:30 into right forward bow, left extended outward block Uke’s punch, right sword hand chambers in high block position

2. pivot counterclockwise to right neutral bow, right inward downward hammering sword hand to Uke’s neck, left hand vertical hooking outward check Uke’s left arm 3. pivot clockwise to right forward bow, left cross inward horizontal elbow to Uke’s ribs, right hand cross checks high 4. left rear cross step to 4:30 into twist stance, left outward hooking parry to check Uke’s left arm, right hand chambers 5. pivot counterclockwise to right neutral bow facing 10:30, right inward hammering hammerfist to Uke’s left kidney 6. right snapping wheel kick Uke’s right kidney 7. right front cross plant to 4:30 into twist stance and full cover out to 4:30 17) GLANCING LANCE Attack – high centerline knife thrust 1. right retreat step to 6:00 into left neutral bow, right outward hooking parry and extended outward grab Uke’s wrist, left inward horizontal hooking heel palm strike to hyperextend Uke’s right elbow (this should cause him to drop the knife) 2. left hand grab Uke’s right hand thumb side and twist his arm counterclockwise with outward wrist lock, right forearm press the flat side of Uke’s knife against his thumb for strip disarm (if Uke still has the knife) with right thrusting two finger poke Uke’s right eye 3. right snapping front kick Uke’s groin 4. plant right foot to 12:00 then left leap to 10:30 into crane stance, right downward outward hooking crane hand to clear Uke’s right arm, left hand covers high 5. right thrusting side kick behind Uke’s right knee to back of Uke’s right knee to buckle Uke’s right leg and drop him forward onto his right knee 6. right foot plant to 1:30 into right neutral bow behind Uke, right inward horizontal hook heel palm Uke’s right side temple 7. left inward horizontal hooking middle knuckle to Uke’s left side temple 8. right inward horizontal elbow and left inward horizontal heel palm sandwich strike to Uke’s head from behind

9. full cover out to 10:30 18) DARKNESS Attack – right side, right step through punch 1. right side step to 3:00 into right inverted neutral bow, left cross inward parry, right upward vertical brushing parry Uke’s punch 2. pivot clockwise with left step to 1:30 into right neutral bow facing 6:00, right inward hooking heel palm to Uke’s chin, left cross thrusting palm strike between Uke’s shoulder blades 3. pivot counter clockwise into left forward bow facing 3:00, right backfist back of Uke’s head, left chamber 4. right snapping side kick to back of Uke’s right knee to buckle his leg forward and drop him onto his knee 5. right plant to 6:00 into right neutral bow facing 6:00, right inward horizontal elbow, left inward horizontal heel palm strikes to Uke’s head from behind 6. full cover out to 12:00 19) SNAKES OF WISDOM Attack – Multiple Attackers: right and left side shoulder grabs 1. right step to 6:00 into left neutral bow, right and left arms circle outward with outward heel palm both attackers chins and then right and left arms continue circles to over hook wrap both attackers’ elbows in arm scoop locks 2. right step to 12:00 into right neutral bow, right and left hooking uppercut punches toward 12:00 wrenching both attackers’ elbows and pulling them forward 3. right and left arms release arm scoop locks and reverse circle to outward hammering backfists to both attackers’ abdomens 4. pivot clockwise into right forward bow facing 3:00, left inward horizontal elbow, right inward horizontal heel palm strikes to right side attacker’s jaw (attacker A) 5. left hand catches behind left side of attacker A’s neck and pulls him forward, right extended outward grab his left wrist, left thrusting knee strike attacker A’s abdomen 6. left thrusting back kick left side attacker’s abdomen (attacker B)

 

7. left plant to 9:00 and pivot counterclockwise into left neutral bow facing 9:00, pull Attacker A forward toward 9:00 into Attacker B 8. full cover out to 3:00 20) CAPTURING THE ROD Attack – pistol hold up, high left side 1. right advance step to 12:00 into right neutral bow, left cross outward hooking parry Uke’s right arm redirecting his aim, right grab pistol (grab the back of pistol if it is a semi-automatic, grab the center of the pistol if it is a revolver, this should stop the hammer from firing) 2. left cross horizontal finger thrust to Uke’s eyes 3. left hand grab Uke’s right hand, pivot clockwise with right retreat step to 6:00 into left neutral bow, turn Uke’s right wrist clockwise for inward wrist lock 4. peel Uke’s pistol out of his hand, right snapping front kick to Uke’s groin, pull Uke’s right arm toward 6:00 5. plant right foot to 6:00 in left neutral bow, cover Uke with his own pistol, full cover out to 6:00

STRIKING SET 2 Opening Salutation Hands Chamber to sides Right horizontal thrusting straight punch Forward – Seven Fists 1. right outward hammering backfist strike, left hand chambers 2. left horizontal thrusting straight punch, right hand chambers 3. right thrusting uppercut, left hand cross covers high 4. left outward hammering backfist strike, right hand chambers 5. right horizontal thrusting straight punch, left hand chambers 6. left thrusting uppercut jab, right hand cross covers high Five Swords 1. right outward hammering hand sword strike, left hand chambers 2. left thrusting palm strike, right hand chambers 3. right thrusting uppercut, left hand cross covers high 4. left outward hammering hand sword strike, right hand chambers 5. right thrusting palm strike, left hand chambers 6. left thrusting uppercut, right hand cross covers high Right Side – Raking Mace 1. pivot clockwise into right neutral bow facing 3:00, right horizontal uppercut, left hand cross covers high 2. right hand orbits to inward hammerfist 3. right thrusting outward sword hand strike 4. right and left inward hooking crane hand parries 5. right inward horizontal elbow with left inward hammering heel palm strike Left Side 1. pivot counterclockwise into left neutral bow facing 9:00, left horizontal uppercut, right hand cross covers high 2. left hand orbits to inward hammerfist

3. left thrusting outward sword hand strike 4. right and left inward hooking crane hand parries 5. left inward horizontal elbow with right inward hammering heel palm strike Right Side – Clutching Feathers 1. pivot clockwise into right neutral bow facing 3:00, right thrusting thumb fist, left hand rear chambers high 2. pivot clockwise into right forward bow facing 3:00, right extended outward block, left cross thrusting palm strike 3. pivot counterclockwise into right neutral bow facing 3:00, right inward hammerfist, left hand cross covers low 4. pivot counterclockwise into right reverse bow facing 3:00, right outward hammerfist, left cross covers high Left Side 1. pivot counter clockwise into left neutral bow facing 9:00, left thrusting thumb fist, right hand rear chambers high 2. pivot counterclockwise into left forward bow facing 9:00, left extended outward block, right cross thrusting palm strike 3. pivot clockwise into left neutral bow facing 9:00, left inward hammerfist, right hand cross covers low 4. pivot clockwise into left reverse bow facing 9:00, left outward hammerfist, right cross covers high Forward – Parting Wings 1. pivot counterclockwise into horse stance facing 12:00, right thrusting uppercut, left hand cross chambers high 2. left outward whipping backfist strike, right hand chambers 3. right vertical thrusting straight punch, left hand cross chambers low 4. left outward whipping backfist strike, right hand chambers 5. right thrusting uppercut, left hand cross chambers high 6. left thrusting uppercut, right hand cross chambers high 7. right outward whipping backfist strike, left hand chambers

8. left vertical thrusting straight punch, right hand cross chambers low 9. right outward whipping backfist strike, left hand chambers 10. left thrusting uppercut, right hand cross chambers high Flashing Daggers 1. right thrusting inward hand sword strike, left hand cross chambers high 2. left hammering outward hand sword strike, right hand chambers 3. right vertical thrusting straight punch, left hand cross chambers low 4. left outward hand sword strike, right hand chambers 5. right thrusting inward hand sword strike, left hand cross chambers high 6. left thrusting inward hand sword strike, right hand cross chambers high 7. right hammering outward hand sword strike, left hand chambers 8. left vertical thrusting straight punch, right hand cross chambers low 9. right outward hand sword strike, left hand chambers 10. left thrusting inward hand sword strike, right hand cross chambers high Right Side – Snapping Twig 1. pivot clockwise into right neutral bow facing 3:00, right hand orbits for inward heel palm strike, left hand chambers 2. pivot clockwise into right forward bow facing 3:00, left cross thrusting outward sword hand strike, right inward hooking crane hand 3. pivot counterclockwise into right neutral bow facing 3:00, right overhead downward vertical hammerfist, left hand chambers 4. right inward horizontal elbow, left inward hammering heel palm strike

Left Side 1. pivot counterclockwise into left neutral bow facing 9:00, left hand orbits for inward heel palm strike, right hand chambers 2. pivot counterclockwise into left forward bow facing 9:00, right cross thrusting outward sword hand strike, left inward hooking crane hand 3. pivot clockwise into left neutral bow facing 9:00, left overhead downward vertical hammerfist, right hand chambers 4. left inward horizontal elbow, right inward hammering heel palm strike Right Side – Darting Mace 1. pivot clockwise into right forward bow facing 3:00, left cross darting vertical punch, right hand chambers 2. pivot counterclockwise into right neutral bow facing 3:00, right thrusting vertical punch, left hand cross covers low 3. right step back into a right cat stance facing 3:00, left cross thrusting outward sword hand, right hand chambers 4. right step toward 3:00 into right neutral bow facing 3:00, right thrusting palm strike, left hand chambers Left Side 1. pivot counterclockwise into left forward bow facing 9:00, right cross darting vertical punch, left hand chambers 2. pivot clockwise into left neutral bow facing 9:00, left thrusting vertical punch, right hand cross covers low 3. left step back into a left cat stance facing 9:00, right cross thrusting outward sword hand, left hand chambers 4. left step toward 9:00 into left neutral bow facing 9:00, left thrusting palm strike, right hand chambers Forward - Elbow Isolation Set 1. pivot clockwise into horse stance facing 12:00, left hand chambers, right upward vertical elbow strike 2. right rear thrusting elbow strike 3. right inward horizontal elbow strike 4. right outward horizontal elbow strike

5. right hand chambers, left upward vertical elbow strike 6. left rear thrusting elbow strike 7. left inward horizontal elbow strike 8. left outward horizontal elbow strike 9. left hand chambers, right inward upward diagonal flapping elbow strike 10. right inward downward diagonal elbow strike 11. right overhead downward vertical elbow strike 12. right hand chambers, left inward upward diagonal flapping elbow strike 13. left inward downward diagonal elbow strike 14. left overhead downward vertical elbow strike Closing Isolation 1. right and left thrusting horizontal punches 2. right and left rolling downward whipping backfists 3. right and left rolling outward downward hammerfists 4. right and left looping inward hooking corkscrew punches 5. right and left looping thrusting horizontal uppercuts Closing Salutation

Heian Godan  Opening Salutation 1. left step to 9:00 into left neutral bow, left vertical outward block, right hand chambers 2. pivot counterclockwise to left forward bow, right cross punch, left hand chambers 3. right foot pull up to the left into attention stance, look right to 3:00, left arm inward hook punch toward 3:00, right hand chambers 4. right step to 3:00 into right neutral bow, right vertical outward block, left hand chambers 5. pivot clockwise to right forward bow, left cross punch, right hand chambers 6. left foot pull up to the right into attention stance, look forward to 12:00, right arm inward hook punch toward 9:00, left hand chambers 7. right step to 12:00 into right forward bow, right reinforced vertical outward block 8. left step to 12:00 into left forward bow, right over left low cross arm block (x block) 9. right over left high cross arm sword hand block (x block) 10. both hand circle clockwise and chamber at right hip 11. left outward hammerfist strike 12. right step to 12:00 into right forward bow, right thrusting horizontal punch, left hand chambers (kiai) 13. pivot counterclockwise with right step to 6:00 into right side horse stance facing 6:00, right downward block, left hand chambers 14. pivot counterclockwise to face 12:00, left outward whipping backfist then open hand extend outward toward 12:00 15. right step through inward crescent kick toward 12:00 striking your open left hand

16. plant right foot to 12:00 into right neutral bow, right inward horizontal elbow striking your still open left hand 17. left rear cross step into right front twist stance, right reinforced vertical outward block 18. pivot counterclockwise with left step back to 6:00 in left neutral bow facing 6:00, right hand thrusting uppercut punch back toward 12:00, left hand cross covers high 19. leap toward 6:00 and pivot counterclockwise to land in right front twist stance facing 6:00, right over left low cross arm block (x block) 20. right step to 6:00 into right forward bow, right reinforced vertical outward block 21. pivot counterclockwise with left step to 12:00 into left forward bow facing 12:00, right cross inward sword hand, left hand cross covers high 22. left foot slide back into cat stance, left downward block, right hand chambers high above head 23. left foot slide back to left side attention stance, both arms hold their positions 24. pivot counterclockwise into right side attention stance, right downward block, left hand chambers high above head 25. right foot step to 12:00 into right forward bow, left cross inward sword hand, right hand cross covers high 26. right foot slide back into cat stance, right downward block, left hand chambers high above head 27. right foot step to 3:00 into attention stance Closing Salutation

TIGER and CRANE  Opening Formal Wisdom and Action Salutation 1. from attention stance (standing straight, feet together, head up looking directly forward, both arms at your sides) 2. right front cross step into right twist stance, left hand forward thrusting palm strike to show your empty hand (The Scholar), right hand chambers by your right shoulder showing your closed fist (The Warrior) 3. left hand pulls back to cover the right fist (The Scholar and the Warrior are United) 4. left step forward into left cat stance, both hands press forward showing the weapons (The Scholar and the Warrior Press Forward) 5. left foot steps back as left hand closes to a fist, and both hands circle inward traveling backward and downward toward your centerline (The Scholar and the Warrior Journey Back to Back) 6. right foot steps back next to left in ready stance as both hands continue the circle to downward vertical backfists and come to chamber at each side by your ribs (Showing Your Only Weapons – Your Empty Hands) Left Isolation Set from Attention 1. left inward smother push down block 2. left vertical outward hooking parry 3. left low outward hooking parry 4. left fanning inward parry 5. left arm swing outward with forward palm strike 6. left arm chamber with palm open fingers pointing up, then slowly presses forward with thrusting tiger claw strike (3 times with dynamic tension) 7. left downward vertical push down parry 8. left forward thrusting horizontal spear hand strike 9. left outward, then inward finger slice (3 times) 10. left hand circle outward to grab 11. left inward horizontal elbow strike 12. left rolling outward downward vertical backfist to chamber

Right Isolation Set from Attention 1. right inward smother push down block 2. right vertical outward hooking parry 3. right low outward hooking parry 4. right fanning inward parry 5. right arm swing outward with forward palm strike 6. right arm chamber with palm open fingers pointing up, then slowly presses forward with thrusting tiger claw strike (3 times with dynamic tension) 7. right downward vertical push down parry 8. right forward thrusting horizontal spear hand strike 9. right outward, then inward finger slice (3 times) 10. right hand circle outward to grab 11. right inward horizontal elbow strike 12. right rolling outward downward vertical backfist to chamber Stance adjustment 1. left thrusting horizontal punch to 1:30 2. right thrusting horizontal punch to 10:30, left hand chambers 3. right rolling downward vertical backfist to chamber 4. adjust to wide horse stance pivoting toes inward to concave stance, then outward to convex stance, then repeat twice Driving Elbows 1. both arms punch forward with vertical hooking uppercuts 2. right and left outward horizontal elbow strikes 3. both arms push down blocks 4. both hands extended outward blocks 3. both hands chamber back to the shoulders with palm open fingers pointing up, then slowly press forward with thrusting tiger claw strikes (3 times with dynamic tension) 4. both hands downward vertical push down parry 5. both hands forward thrusting horizontal spear hand strikes 6. both hands outward, then inward finger slice (3 times) 7. both hands circle outward to grab 8. left tiger claw swings to the left, right tiger claw cross covers high

9. right tiger claw swings to the right, left tiger claw cross covers high 10. left tiger claw swings to the left, right hand stays extended to the right 11. both arms fanning high sword hand blocks 12. both arms low outward hooking parries 13. both arms forward thrusting vertical spear hand strikes Tiger Claw Strikes 1. pivot counterclockwise to face 10:30 in left forward bow, left thrusting outward downward tiger claw – thumb side down, right cross thrusting tiger claw – thumb side up (butterfly claws) 2. pivot clockwise to face 1:30 in right forward bow, right thrusting outward downward tiger claw – thumb side down, left cross thrusting tiger claw – thumb side up (butterfly claws) 3. pivot counterclockwise to face 12:00 in horse stance, left fanning extended outward claw then right fanning extended outward claw (3 times) 4. both arms circle with rolling downward vertical backfist strikes to chamber Left Cross Isolation 1. left front cross step to 1:30 into twist stance, then right snapping front kick to 1:30 2. plant right foot to 1:30 into right forward bow facing 1:30, left cross smother down block 3. left cross vertical outward hooking parry 4. left cross low outward hooking parry 5. left cross fanning inward parry 6. left arm circles counterclockwise with cross outward thrusting palm strike 7. left arm chamber with palm open fingers pointing up, then slowly presses forward with thrusting tiger claw strike (3 times with dynamic tension) 8. left cross downward vertical push down parry 9. left cross thrusting horizontal spear hand strike 10. left outward, then inward finger slice (3 times)

Right Side Tiger 1. pivot counterclockwise into right neutral bow, right extended outward sword hand block, left hand chambers 2. pivot clockwise to right forward bow, left cross thrusting palm strike – fingers pointing outward, right hand chambers 3. pivot counterclockwise into right neutral bow, right push down block, left hand chambers 4. right fanning high sword hand block 5. right inward downward sword hand 6. right hand chamber then forward thrusting palm strike – fingers pointing down 7. right hand circle inward to grab, then chamber Right Cross Isolation 1. right front cross step to 10:30 into twist stance, then left snapping front kick to 10:30 2. plant left foot to 10:30 into left forward bow facing 10:30, right cross smother down block 3. right cross vertical outward hooking parry 4. right cross low outward hooking parry 5. right cross fanning inward parry 6. right arm circles counterclockwise with cross outward thrusting palm strike 7. right arm chamber with palm open fingers pointing up, then slowly presses forward with thrusting tiger claw strike (3 times with dynamic tension) 8. right cross downward vertical push down parry 9. right cross thrusting horizontal spear hand strike 10. right outward, then inward finger slice (3 times) Left Side Tiger 1. pivot clockwise into left neutral bow, left extended outward sword hand block, right hand chambers 2. pivot counterclockwise to left forward bow, right cross thrusting palm strike – fingers pointing outward, left hand chambers 3. pivot clockwise into left neutral bow, left push down block, right hand chambers

4. left fanning high sword hand block 5. left inward downward sword hand 6. left hand chamber then forward thrusting palm strike – fingers pointing down 7. left hand circle inward to grab, then chamber Leaping Tiger 1. left front cross step to 4:30 into twist stance, then right step to 4:30 and pivot counterclockwise into ready position facing 12:00 2. right snapping front kick to 12:00 3. right foot plant to 12:00 into right neutral bow, then right jump snapping front kick toward 12:00 4. right foot plant to 12:00 into right forward bow, both hands push down blocks 5. both hands forward thrusting vertical spear hand strikes 6. full retreat step to 6:00 into right cat stance facing 12:00, both hands pull back clawing to chamber 7. both hands punch forward 8. push drag step sideways toward 9:00 but still facing 12:00, both hands punch forward Left Advancing Tiger 1. pivot counterclockwise with left step to 9:00 into left neutral bow facing 9:00, left extended outward sword hand block, right hand stays chambered 2. pivot counterclockwise to left forward bow facing 9:00, right thrusting cross punch, left hand chamber 3. right step to 9:00 into right neutral bow facing 9:00, right inward downward sword hand strike 4. pivot clockwise to right forward bow facing 9:00, both hands outward horizontal sword hand strikes 5. right foot slide back into cat stance facing 9:00 both hands grab and pull forward 6. pivot counterclockwise with right step to 3:00 into right neutral stance facing 3:00, both hands rolling downward vertical backfist strikes

Right Advancing Tiger 1. right extended outward sword hand block, left hand chamber 2. pivot clockwise to right forward bow facing 3:00, left thrusting cross punch, right hand chamber 3. left step to 3:00 into left neutral bow facing 3:00, left inward downward sword hand strike 4. pivot counterclockwise to left forward bow facing 3:00, both hands outward horizontal sword hand strikes 5. left foot slide back into cat stance facing 3:00 both hands grab and pull forward 6. pivot counterclockwise with left step to 9:00 into right neutral stance facing 3:00, both hands rolling downward vertical backfist strikes Tiger Chain Punch 1. pivot clockwise into right forward bow facing 3:00, left cross thrusting palm up uppercut, right hand chambers 2. right thrusting palm up uppercut, left hand chambers 3. left cross thrusting palm up uppercut, right hand chambers 4. pivot counterclockwise into side horse stance facing 3:00, right thrusting vertical punch, left hand chambers 5. pivot clockwise into right forward bow facing 3:00, left thrusting cross punch right hand chambers Four Corners 1. pivot counterclockwise with left step to 12:00 into left cat stance facing 12:00, left downward outward sword hand block, right hand chambers 2. right step to 10:30 into right cat stance facing 10:30, right low inward horizontal sword hand (knee level) left hand cross covers low 3. right step to 12:00 into right forward bow facing 12:00, right vertical outward block, left cross thrusting palm up uppercut 4. left step to 10:30 into left forward bow facing 10:30, left over right thrusting palm strikes – fingers pointing up and down (vertical butterfly palm strike)

5. pivot clockwise to right forward bow facing 4:30, right low outward thumb side down thrusting claw, left cross high outward thumb side up thrusting claw strikes (butterfly claws) 6. pivot counterclockwise with left step to 1:30 into left forward bow facing 1:30, left low outward thumb side down thrusting claw, right cross high outward thumb side up thrusting claw strikes (butterfly claws) 7. right rear cross step to 10:30 into twist stance, then pivot clockwise unwinding into right forward bow facing 10:30, right outward downward hammering heel palm strike, followed by left cross inward downward hammering heel palm strike 8. pivot counterclockwise with left step to 7:30 into left forward bow facing 7:30, left low outward thumb side down thrusting claw, right cross high outward thumb side up thrusting claw strikes (butterfly claws) Tiger Finish 1. pivot clockwise into right forward bow facing 12:00, left cross inward horizontal elbow strike, right outward horizontal elbow strike 2. right step to 6:00 into left forward bow facing 12:00, right cross inward horizontal elbow strike, left outward horizontal elbow strike 3. pivot counterclockwise with left step to 6:00 into horse stance facing 9:00, both hands chamber 4. right front cross to 6:00 into twist stance, both arms circle clockwise to outward downward vertical hammering backfists 5. left step to 6:00 into horse stance facing 9:00, both hands chamber 6. pivot clockwise to face 12:00 with right jump to 3:00 followed by left jump to 9:00 into horse stance facing 12:00 Crane Begins 1. pivot counterclockwise to left forward bow facing 9:00, left vertical outward hooking parry, right cross push down block 2. pivot clockwise to right forward bow facing 3:00, right vertical outward hooking parry, left cross push down block

3. left arm circles clockwise with outward thrusting palm strike toward 12:00 4. pivot counterclockwise to left forward bow facing 9:00, right cross upward rising horizontal punch, left chamber 5. pivot clockwise to right forward bow facing 3:00, right outward downward vertical hammering backfist followed by a left cross thrusting horizontal punch 6. pivot counterclockwise to left forward bow facing 9:00, right thrusting vertical punch toward 3:00, left chamber Crane Beak Strike 1. pivot clockwise to right cat stance facing 3:00, right inward hooking crane hand parry, left inward horizontal crane beak strike toward 3:00 2. pivot counterclockwise to left cat stance facing 9:00, left inward hooking crane hand parry, right inward horizontal crane beak strike toward 9:00 3. pivot clockwise to right cat stance facing 12:00, both arms downward outward hooking parries 4. right snapping front kick to 12:00 5. right plant to 12:00 into right neutral bow facing 12:00, right inward hooking crane hand parry followed by left inward hooking crane hand parry, then right inward downward crane beak strike 6. pivot counterclockwise with left step to 9:00 into left neutral bow facing 9:00, left inward hooking crane hand parry followed by right inward hooking crane hand parry, then left inward downward crane beak strike Crane Punch 1. pivot counterclockwise to left forward bow, left vertical outward block, right cross thrusting middle knuckle punch 2. pivot clockwise into right forward bow facing 3:00, right vertical outward block, left cross thrusting middle knuckle punch 4. right front cross sweep step to 9:00 into a right front twist facing 12:00, right outward sword hand, left cross inward horizontal sword hand toward 3:00

5. pivot counterclockwise with left step to 9:00 into ready stance facing 12:00, then right step to 3:00 into left forward bow facing 9:00, right cross looping overhead punch, left thrusting uppercut (U punch) 6. left fanning high bock, right thrusting vertical punch toward 12:00 Parting Crane Wings 1. right step to 9:00 into ready stance facing 12:00, both arms cross in front of chest, right over left (forearm shield) 2. left step to 6:00 into right forward bow facing 12:00, right straight arm upward outward swinging forearm strike toward 12:00, left straight arm outward downward swinging hammerfist toward 6:00 3. left step to 12:00 into ready stance facing 9:00, both arms cross in front of chest, left over right (forearm shield) 4. right step to 3:00 into left forward bow facing 9:00, left straight arm upward outward swinging forearm toward 9:00, right straight arm outward downward swinging hammerfist toward 3:00 Rolling U Punch 1. pivot clockwise to right forward bow facing 3:00, left arm circles counterclockwise with outward thrusting palm strike toward 12:00 2. pivot counterclockwise to left forward bow facing 9:00, right cross upward lifting backfist toward 12:00, left chamber 3. right step to 12:00 into right forward bow, left cross upward lifting backfist, then left downward vertical hammering backfist, right chamber 4. left step to 12:00 into left forward bow, right cross looping overhead punch, left thrusting uppercut (U punch) 5. right step 12:00 into right forward bow, right fanning high bock, left cross hooking uppercut

Left Crane Kick and Push 1. pivot counterclockwise into left forward bow facing 9:00, left outward downward vertical hammering backfist followed by a right cross thrusting horizontal punch 2. right instep hook then snapping knife edge side kick, right cross chamber to left side hip 3. right foot plant to 9:00 then left thrusting knee 4. left plant to 9:00 into left forward bow facing 9:00, left over right thrusting palm strikes – fingers pointing up and down (vertical butterfly palm strike) 5. right over left thrusting palm strikes – fingers pointing up and down (vertical butterfly palm strike) Right Crane Kick and Push 1. pivot clockwise into right forward bow facing 3:00, right outward downward vertical hammering backfist followed by a left cross thrusting horizontal punch 2. left instep hook then snapping knife edge side kick, left cross chamber to right side hip 3. left foot plant to 3:00 then right thrusting knee 4. right plant to 3:00 into right forward bow facing 3:00, right over left thrusting palm strikes – fingers pointing up and down (vertical butterfly palm strike) 5. left over right thrusting palm strikes – fingers pointing up and down (vertical butterfly palm strike) Crane Beak Strikes 1. pivot counterclockwise into left cat stance facing 10:30, left inward hooking parry, right cross downward crane beak strike 2. pivot clockwise into right cat stance facing 4:30, right inward hooking parry, left cross downward crane beak strike 3. right front cross sweep step to 10:30 into a twist stance facing 4:30, right outward sword hand 4. left step to 10:30 into horse stance facing 1:30, both arms cross in front of chest, right over left (forearm shield) 5. right and left outward downward vertical backfists to both sides

Roundhouse Punches 1. left step to 6:00 into right neutral bow facing 12:00, right inward horizontal roundhouse punch, left outward downward block 2. pivot clockwise into right forward bow, left cross inward horizontal roundhouse punch, right outward downward block 3. pivot counterclockwise into right neutral bow, right inward horizontal roundhouse punch, left outward downward block 4. pivot counterclockwise with right step to 9:00 into right forward bow facing 9:00, right thrusting vertical uppercut 5. left cross thrusting palm strike toward 9:00 6. pivot counterclockwise with left outward downward sword hand block toward 3:00 7. right step to 3:00 into right neutral bow facing 3:00, right thrusting vertical uppercut Crane Dance 1. pivot counterclockwise 360% with left step to 6:00, followed by right step to 6:00 with right arm covering low (repeat with another spin toward 6:00) 2. pivot counterclockwise 360% with right step to 6:00 into left close kneel facing 12:00, right push down block, left cross covers high Leaping Tiger 1. right step to 12:00 into right forward bow, left cross horizontal outward sword hand strike, then right horizontal outward sword hand strike 2. left hand forward grab, then right snapping front kick 3. right plant to 12:00, left hand forward grab, then right jump front snap kick, right outward horizontal sword hand strike (repeat with another jump kick toward 12:00) Darting Spear 1. right plant to 12:00 into right neutral bow, right inward hammering elbow strike, left inward hooking heel palm strike 2. right rolling outward downward hammerfist

3. pivot clockwise to right forward bow facing 12:00, right vertical outward hooking parry, left cross thrusting horizontal spear hand strike 4. right thrusting horizontal spear hand strike, left chamber 5. left cross thrusting horizontal spear hand, right chamber 6. right thrusting horizontal half fist strike, left chamber 7. right front cross sweep step to 6:00 into a twist stance facing 9:00, right outward sword hand, left cross inward downward hammerfist toward 12:00 8. pivot counterclockwise unwinding twist stance into left neutral bow facing 12:00, right cross inward horizontal hammering heel palm Crane Dance 1. pivot counterclockwise 360% with left step to 6:00, followed by right step to 6:00 with right arm covering low (repeat with another spin toward 6:00) 2. pivot counterclockwise 360% with right step to 6:00 into left close kneel facing 12:00, right push down block, left cross covers high Rolling U Punch 1. pivot clockwise into left neutral bow facing 12:00, right outward downward grab and pull, left inward downward grab and pull 2. pivot clockwise with left step to 9:00 into left neutral bow, right cross high block, left hooking uppercut 3. pivot clockwise into twist stance facing 3:00, right outward downward grab and pull, left inward downward grab and pull 4. pivot counterclockwise unwinding twist stance into right neutral bow facing 3:00, left cross high block, right hooking uppercut 5. left outward downward grab and pull, right inward downward grab and pull 6. left snapping front kick toward 3:00 7. left plant to 3:00 and pivot counterclockwise into twist stance facing 3:00, right cross high block, left hooking uppercut

Butterfly Palms 1. left step to 9:00 into right neutral bow facing 3:00, right extended outward sword hand block, left hand cross covers high 2. right front cross sweep step to 9:00 into a right front twist facing 12:00, right outward sword hand, left cross inward horizontal sword hand toward 3:00 3. pivot counterclockwise with left step to 9:00 into ready stance facing 12:00, then right step to 3:00 into left forward bow facing 9:00, right over left thrusting palm strikes – fingers pointing up and down (vertical butterfly palm strike) 4. left step back to 3:00 right step to 9:00 into right forward bow facing 9:00 (back to front switch), left over right thrusting palm strikes – fingers pointing up and down (vertical butterfly palm strike) 5. pivot counterclockwise into twist stance facing 3:00, then right step to 3:00 into right forward bow, left over right thrusting palm strikes – fingers pointing up and down (vertical butterfly palm strike) Tiger and Crane Finish 1. pivot counterclockwise with right step back to 6:00 and drop into left close kneel stance facing 12:00, right cross thrusting palm strike, left high block 2. right snapping front kick, left thrusting horizontal punch, right chamber 3. right plant to 12:00 into right forward bow, both hands reach forward to grab and pull back as right foot slides back into right cat stance 4. both hands punch forward 5. left step to 10:30 into left neutral bow facing 10:30, left extended outward sword hand block, right chambers 6. left hand reach forward to 12:00 and grab, then right thrusting horizontal cross punch, left chamber 7. right snapping front kick, left thrusting horizontal punch, right chamber 8. right plant to 12:00 then right jump front kick to 12:00

9. right plant to 12:00 then pivot counterclockwise with right jump spinning inward crescent kick to 12:00 10. right plant to 6:00 into twist stance facing 12:00, right outward downward hammerfist strike to 12:00, left cross covers high 11. pivot counterclockwise unwinding twist stance into left forward bow facing 12:00, right cross inward hooking knuckle fist, left outward downward block 12. left step back into left cat stance, left hand push down block, right hand push up Closing Formal Wisdom and Action Salutation 1. right arm circles counterclockwise to meet the left showing the left sword hand and right fist 2. left foot steps back as left hand closes to a fist, and both hands circle inward traveling backward and downward toward your centerline 3. right foot steps back next to left in attention as both hands continue the circle to downward vertical backfists and come to chamber at each side by your ribs

  

1st BROWN BELT TEST: What you need to know  Techniques Set Obscure claws Striking Set 2 Crouching tiger Circling destruction Forms Deceptive panther Heian Godan Thrusting lance Tiger and Crane Eagle’s talons Crossing hammers Gathering of the snakes Parting of the snakes Piercing lance Rocking elbow Whirling warrior Twisting staves Opening cowl Water fall Shield and sword Glancing lance Darkness Snakes of wisdom Capturing the rod COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2004 Samuel Conver Kenpo Karate for Christ All rights reserved

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Samuel Conver is a 6th degree black belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo Karate, 4th degree black belt in Al Tracy’s Traditional Kenpo Karate, 1st degree black belt in Bujinkan Taijutsu, 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and 1st degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. Mr. Conver has also studied in the Arnis de Mano stick fighting system, Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu, and Wing Tsun Kung Fu. Beginning his training at 8 years old, Sam is excited to offer instruction in the Martial Arts to anyone that wishes to get involved. Bluegrass Martial Arts 2506 Plantside Dr. Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 499-4050 Sam is a graduate of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a certified instructor through Karate for Christ International. He has made teaching martial arts his life purpose. For more information about our academy visit the web page

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