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Hook Punch

• Arm bends to 90 degrees.

• Forearm should be parallel with the ground

• Power should come from hips not shoulder

• Fist position based on targeting

Upper Cut

• Usually back hand from guard

• Like back two knuckle, but strike is straight up

• Close range strike, target bottom of the chin

Thrusting Side Kick

• All regular side kick pieces are present

• During the step behind heel is pointed at the target

• First chamber is present (this stage is often skipped)

Outside Crescent Kick

• Testing a straight leg kick (snap comes later)

• Back leg kick from guard stance

• First motion is bringing leg across the body

• Swing leg in a semi-circle back to the guard position

• Make sure kicking surface is blade of the foot

• Hips should stay straight (no hook kicks)

Heian Sandan 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

• Spear hand spin is sequenced properly and finishes in side-stance

Frontal Sweep

• Wrist and should control are established before stepping

• Hip contact is positioned correctly

• Students interrupt their opponents’ balance before attempting a throw

• Takedowns must remain controlled 

Leg Kicks

• Shin contact is used

• Proper targeting on the leg is present

• Timing on kick is proper for maximum power

Rhythm 1,2,3,4

• Students should be able to execute their 4-part sparring combinations with partners

• Rhythm sections include both offense and defensive combinations

• Touch pressure is used

• Proper speed is implemented for a ‘conversation’