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Back Fist

• Chamber as if “covering a sneeze”

• Elbow points towards target

• Pinky is facing the floor

• Striking surface is the back of the hand

• Strike moves across the body

Knife Hand Blocks

• Both hands are crossed in front the chin, with the blocking hand on the top

• Elbows are stacked during the chamber

• Bottom hand finishes open, palm up, resting on the solar plex

• Knife hand palm is turned slightly forward

• Soft bend in the elbow

Rear Front Kick

• All front leg front kick notes are present

• Foot is placed back in proper guarding stance

• Base foot stays planted

Back Stance

• Feet are shoulder width apart

• Toes are pointed forwards and 90 degrees

• Back Leg is bent with the front slightly bent

• Weight is distributed 60/40

Back Kick

• Chamber is the same as a front kick

• Look over your shoulder to spot the target

• Striking surface is the heel

• Kick extends straight back and rechamber in front

• Hips and shoulders remain square

Heian Nidan Part 1 & 2

• Move order is correct

• Stance shape and length is accurate

• Sequencing is accurate (Head, Hips, Hands)

• Chambers are tight and positioned well

• Opening block sequence is up block and outside block

Guard Position

• Hips must be close to partner

• Feet are locked above the waist, behind the back

• Hands are guarding in the center

• Partners are demonstrating good posture

Mount Position

• Knees and toes are both in contact with the ground

• Light downward pressure is being applied

• Arms are framing the ground for stability

Blocks/Parries

• Checking for small movements

• Opposite hand maintaining clean guard

• Directions covered are inside, outside, down, and elbow covers

• Head movements are included with the checks

Movement Drills

• Collect 3 sparring movement drills that you can run and demonstrate to your instructor

• They should cover

  • Distance closing

  • Rotating directions

  • Stepping off the line