Yellow Belt – 8th Kup

Hand Techniques

1. Knifehand strike - inward & downward

2. Spinning knifehand strike - forward & backward

3. Double Knifehand Blocks

Falling

1. Cat roll into side fall (stay down)

2. Scissor Side Fall

Self Defence

C1 Wing Lock

• Wrist (same hand)

• Wrist (cross hand)

• Double hands

• Two hands onto one

• Shoulder

• Single lapel (arm straight)

• Double lapel (arms straight)

• Punch (jab then cross)

• Hair

• Finishing technique: Dropping Wing Lock

Multiple Grabbing

Demonstrate self defence techniques

Pressure Points

1. Large Intestine 10 – upper forearm (used in Z-Lock)

2. Large Intestine 4 – between thumb and forefinger

Weak Points

1. Triceps Tendon – just above rear of elbow (used in elbow roll)

Sparring Drill

Movement Drills (Sparring Stance done in class lines)

1. Duck and Roll

2. Basics of Hook

3. Basics of Uppercut

Combination and Partner Drills

1. Jab/Cross – turning kick – turning back kick

2. Switch Stance – turning kick – turning back Kick

(in lines and with partners)

Kicking Techniques

1. Inward crescent (outside to inside)

2. Outward crescent (inside to outside)

3. Turning kick then turning back kick

Patterns

Pattern 3 – Four Directional Deflection & Counter

A1. Jab to head (R)[sparring stance][kyup] Inner deflection (R), front backfist (R) walking stance], reverse finger thrust (L) [walking stance][kyup], low-section side kick (L), turn around sparring stance.

A2. Jab to head (R)[sparring stance][kyup]
Outer deflection (R), ridge hand to jaw (R) checking elbow (L) [L-stance], grab, pull in & twist kick (L) to shin, turn to the right sparring stance.

A3. Jab to head (R)[sparring stance][kyup]
Upper deflection (R), elbow strike (R) [L-stance] to the ribs, step back into sparring stance, check elbow (R) & turning kick (R), low turning kick to shins (L) striking with the heel, turn around sparring stance.

A4. Jab to head (R) then cross to stomach (L)[sparring stance][kyup]
Upper deflection (R)[L-stance], lower deflection (R)[L-stance], short knifehand strike to neck (R) step across (R), step through (L), spinning knifehand strike (L) to the neck [walking stance][Kyup].

Key Principles and Skills

Leverage – understand where the fulcrum, load and lever is for all your techniques

Keeping technique close to your body – close to danjun, close to hip, elbows in, below shoulders.

Understand which biomechanical angle favours your major arm and leg muscles.