bushido martial arts green belt manual by bushido martial arts

7/29/2019 Bushido Martial Arts Green Belt Manual by Bushido Martial Arts

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Think with clarity.Move with purpose.

Act with love.

BUSHIDO MARTIAL ARTSBUSHIDO MARTIAL ARTSBUSHIDO MARTIAL ARTSBUSHIDO MARTIAL ARTS


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Congratulations on continued success in Kenpo. Now at the top level

of intermediate training, you begin to develop a deeper understanding of

the art. The green belt is the first of the dirty belts, so called because

of the move from bright colors to earth tones. One legend says that

originally, practitioners would wear only one belt throughout their

training. As they trained over the years, their belts would become

stained with sweat, dirt and blood. Thus a black belt marked a man who

had been training for a very long time. This legend is just a story, but

its a great thought and captures beautifully one aspect of martial spirit.

A verified, historical fact is that original ranking systems had two, three

or four ranks at most. White, Green, Brown and Black was about as

complex as things got until the 20th century. The lower ranks were

added as humankinds attention spans grew shorter. This is not tobelittle your rank thus far the long wait between recognition for

accomplishment was a weakness of the old training methods. It does,

however, serve to underscore the significance of this next step in your

training journey.

Sincerely,

Jason W. Brick

President, Bushido Martial Arts

WELCOME

Copyright 2005, Jason Brick. All rights reserved. Excerpts under reasonable use law.



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I will apply myself to the study of karate.

I will push myself consistently

to develop my mind, spirit and body

beyond what I once believed

to be my limits.

I will think with clarity.

I will move with purpose.

I will act with love.

I am a martial artist.

I will achieve these goals.

CREED



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Orange Belt

Purple Belt

Blue Belt

Green Belt

Advanced

Green Belt

3rd Brown

Belt

2nd Brown

Belt

1st Brown

Belt

Black Belt

White Belt

Yellow Belt

Black Belt PathAdult

KENPO KARATE

Continuing

evolution in

Basics

Movement

Coordination

Combative Theory

Artistry

Self-Defense

Grappling

Physical Fitness

Physical Awareness

Mental Acuity

Philosophical

Knowledge

Ethical Consideration

Historical

Understanding

Material

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30 Techniques

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Basic Stances

2 Techniques

2 - 3 months

3 - 4 months

3 - 5 months

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4 - 6 months

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Commitment

Time

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Black Belt PathJunior

Continuing

evolution in

Basics

Scholarship

Coordination

Self-Confidence

Artistry

Citizenship

Self-Defense

Self-Control

Physical Fitness

Physical Awareness

Material

6 Techniques

1 Kata

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Teaching

Techniques

2 Kata

6 Techniques

1 Kata

6 Techniques

1 Kata

Basic Stances

2 Techniques

Orange Belt

Purple Belt

Blue Belt

Green Belt

Brown Belt

Black Belt

White Belt

Yellow Belt 2 - 3 months

3 - 4 months

3 - 5 months

3 - 5 months

3 - 5 months

4 - 6 months

Commitment

Time

4 - 6 months

Concepts

Junior Black Belts go on to get their Adult ranking in each

belt level of the Bushido Kenpo system, picking up the

more mature and complex concepts normally reserved for

our adult and teen students.

KENPO KARATE


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ESSAYS

ESSAYS



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Opening

ESSAYS

The Green Belt is a study in contrasts. You have begun to excel at your

basics, but begin to notice more subtle and esoteric holes in your

training. You use your emotion to drive you while realizing the benefits

of keeping a stable spirit. You have the ability to annihilate an opponent

but find yourself less and less willing to do so.

Even more confusing is the idea that these contrasts are no actually

contradictory. Rather, they are a natural part of you evolution as a

martial artist. All growth is accompanied by confusion. These

contrasts are a facet of rapid growth.



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During the Ming Dynasty, monks from the Shaolin monastery traveled

more extensively. Meeting practitioners from other regions, they

accepted new ideas and modified their own training. Over time, the

Shaolin style mixed with the Lohan and Hit Tai Tau to expand into a

wider form called Chuan Fa (fist law). Chuan Fa increased the number

of formal postures and developed the five animal styles of Tiger, Crane,

Leopard, Dragon and Serpent an aspect still seen in modern Kenpo.

The Ming Dynasty also saw the dispersion of the Chuan Fa system

outside of China. During this period, the Chinese influence expanded to

include Okinawa. Several Chinese families moved to a permanent

settlement on that island. There they influenced the Okinawan Te

style of hand fighting. By the time the Japanese occupied Okinawa,

Chinese influence was an integral part of Okinawan style. This in turn

began to influence Japanese systems. Shorin-Ryu and Shorinji, for

example, both derive their names from Shaolin.

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Within China, fighting styles continued to evolve over a millennium. As

systems spread, they diversified into a bewildering array of styles. An

extremely incomplete listing of only the highly influential styles would

include Northern Fist, Ground Dragon, Monkey, Praying Mantis, Cotton

Fist, Eight Drunken Immortals, Ten Thousand Lotuses, Golden Snake,

Tiger Hook Swords, Southern Fist, Golden Centipede, Sparrow, White

Monkey, Wild Horse, Iron Bone, Iron Palm Iron Shirt, Short Fist,

Tiger-Crane, Fist of Cha, Crab, Golden Roaches, Ten Thousand Bees,

Shantung Black Tiger, Tan Family Legs, White Crane, Eagle Claw,

Golden Cock, White Swan, Ostrich, Tai Chi Chuan, Pa Kua Chang,

Hsing I, Liu Hsing, Ta Mo, Seven Star Mantis, Classical Fist of Hua,

Modern Fist of Hua, Chang Chuan.

As in modern times, political pride and ego led to much strife betweenthe different systems, rather than the cooperation that is the hallmark of

great martial artists.

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Sincerity

Sincerity and Honesty are different entries in the book that is Bushido.

Where honesty informs our training through accurate self-assessment,

Sincerity plays a deeper and more vital role. Where honesty is telling

the truth, sincerity is living the truth, perhaps even deciding what the

truth is.

To be sincere in our training is to train hard because we believe in its

value. To be sincere in our lives is to be kind not because kindness is

the right thing to do, but because of a deep belief in the value of others.

Sincerity comes from believing in yourself, believing in others and

believing in concepts you hold important.

Advanced martial artists use emotion to fuel and drive themselves. To

do so effectively, you must sincerely feel the emotions that push you

forward. It is not enough to be honest about the importance of things.

Sincerity asks us to live their importance and internalize the lessons

weve learned thus far.

Ethical

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While all the other animals in the kenpo system are real creatures, the

Dragon is the only mythological beast. This underscores the importance

of the mind, the emotions and the imagination at this level of training.

To be emotionally charged is to be powerful. To be emotionally

overwhelmed is to grow weak. Weve all had the experience where a

spat with a spouse resulted in a clean kitchen by the time he or she got

home. Weve also had the experience of being overwhelmed with fear

or grief to the point of being unable to do anything at all.

The key is to take control of your emotional state. Most people live

under the mistaken belief that their emotions control them. The truth is

that you can determine your emotional state with the applications of fairly

simple exercises. For example, have you ever been in a perfectly good

mood and then become angry by remembering something that happenedyears ago? In that situation, a trick of your mind completely altered your

emotional state. Similar tricks of the mind can alter your emotional state

in ways that serve and empower. Once you have control of your state,

you can direct the energy that results from that state as you like.

Exaggerated perception is another hallmark of the Green Belt stylist. To

elicit the needed state of mind, the Dragon must take a simpler view of

the world: they must view thing in extreme reactions, bold colors and

loud noises. Irritation does not exist, only towering but controlled rage.

Dragons are never merely cheerful. They are ecstatic. Only by living in

an artificially vibrant environment can a stylist maintain the emotional

involvement needed to fuel this level of their training.

Philosophical

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Focus has become nearly synonymous with martial arts. Half the

students you train with listed focus among their reasons for beginning

to train. Almost all at your level list it among the benefits and reasons

for continued training.

But what is focus? There are several definitions, none of which are

wrong. For our purposes, well use the following. Focus is the ability to

stay on task, even after youve become bored or frustrated. Applied

over the long term, it is the ability to accomplish large scale goals by

remaining intent on the end result.

Focus permits us to see past current hardship to an eventual better

destination. Focus is absolutely vital to motivation and personal power.

Without focus, we become frustrated with todays work and let go of itto the cost of tomorrows enjoyment.

One key of solid focus is remembering to direct our focus in the short

term. Most people are pretty good at dreaming about what theyd like

to happen. Where we fall down is in losing sight of those dreams in the

here and now. When things become difficult or frustrating, we often

focus on the difficulty itself rather than the benefits were chasing. Its

easy to get stuck in a rut by not taking responsibility for our focus.

Mental

ESSAYS



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The Green Belt is associated with the Dragon, with mountains and with

powerful energy. Imagine a great dragon thundering down from a

mountaintop in a fit of barely controlled rage. The Dragon is about

power, about commitment, about immense application of force.

To gather this kind of power, the Dragon stylist pays close attention to

stances. Deep, stable stances give techniques the foundation needed to

control and incapacitate an attacker. The Dragon also uses twist

stances and strategic stance shifts to increase their already considerable

power. Moving from the center, the body pulls limbs behind it to give

each strike, block and manipulation the strength of the core.

This level of training is also marked by intelligent and elegant flow from

stance and position to the next stance and position. Take time to revisityour previous material and look for opportunities to express this

concept.

Physical

ESSAYS


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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS

TECHNIQUE

DESCRIPTIONS



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Begging Hands


Defense against a two-hand grab to both wrists from the front.

1. Step left to 6 oclock and pull right foot into a cat stance.

Simultaneously hook hands outward and over opponents wrists

with palms up.

2. Deliver a right front kick to groin, planting forward.

3. Deliver a left front kick to the chin.

4. Plant forward and execute twin palm heel strikes to opponents

ribs.

5. Cover out.

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Defense against a left stiff-arm lapel grab from the front.

1. Pin opponents left hand with your left as you execute a right

inward block against opponents elbow. Simultaneously deliver a

right front kick to opponents knee.

2. Plant right foot forward into a right neutral bow and deliver a

right downward elbow to drive opponents arms downward.

3. Deliver a right upward elbow under opponents chin.

4. Drop a right claw onto bridge of opponents nose.

5. Cover out.


Conquering Shield




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Defense against a two-handed grab to both wrists, from the rear.

1. Step forward left into a left neutral bow as you countergrab both

opponents wrists.

2. Maintaining your hold with both hands, pivot clockwise into a

right neutral bow as you deliver a right outward elbow to the

jaw and pull opponent forward with your left hand.

3. Release with right hand and circle counter-clockwise to deliver a

right downward elbow to the spine.

4. Release with left hand and deliver double palm heels to back.

Pull opponent downward into a left rising knee.

5. Plant left foot next to right and step back right into a left neutral

bow, pushing opponent to the ground.

6. Cover out.


Crossed Twigs



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Defense against a right step-through roundhouse club attack from the

front.

1. Step forward right into a right neutral bow. Deliver a left

extended outward block to opponents wrist and a right inward

block to opponents bicep.

2. Grab opponents wrist with your right hand. Step back right to7 oclock and pull opponent forward and down.

3. Deliver a right wheel knee to opponents midsection.

4. Plant forward and deliver a right downward elbow to the spine.

5. Cover out.


Defying the Storm




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Defense against a two-handed choke from the front, pulling in.

1. Step forward right into a right neutral bow and deliver a

U-punch with left hand high.

2. Shift right foot to 2 oclock and deliver a right inward block-left

outward block combination to opponents left arm. Hips point

towards 2 oclock as you shift into a right forward bow.

3. Deliver a left two-finger poke to opponents eye.

4. Pivot into a horse stance facing opponent while left hand

captures and checks opponents arms and you deliver a right

reverse punch to opponents ribs.

5. Cover out.


Destructive Twins



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Defense against a wrist lock on right hand from the front.

1. Step forward right to 10 oclock and raise right arm in an upward

elbow.

2. Pivot counter-clockwise into a left neutral bow and deliver a left

outward elbow to opponents ribs. Maintain grip on opponents

right arm and pull down onto your shoulder, breaking it at theelbow.

3. Pivot clockwise to deliver a right outward elbow to the ribs.

4. Cover out.


Entangled Wing




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Defense against a right step-through punch from the front.

1. Step left to 11 oclock as you execute a left inward block.

2. Shuffle forward and shift to a left forward bow as you drive a

right inward elbow through opponents ribs.

3. Bounce a right elbow strike off the back of opponents head.

4. Pivot into a right neutral bow as you deliver a right outward

chop followed by a left inward chop to opponents neck.

5. Pivot into a left neutral bow and deliver a right palm heel to

opponents face.

6. Cover out.


Flashing Wings



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Defense against a right front kick from the front.

1. Starting in a right neutral bow, shuffle back and execute a right

downward block.

2. Cross behind with left foot and execute a right side kick to

opponents knee.

3. Plant forward and execute a right backfist and right claw in

figure-eight motion.

4. Cover out.


Hugging Pendulum




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Defense against a two-handed lapel grab from the front, pulling in.

1. Pin opponents arms with your left arm. Step forward right into

a right neutral bow and deliver a right middle-knuckle to

opponents solar plexus.

2. Circle right arm counter-clockwise to deliver a right raking

hammerfist across opponents nose. Continue motion to strikedownward on opponents arms.

3. Deliver a right outward chop to opponents throat.

4. Deliver a right inward elbow sandwich to opponents jaw.

5. Cover out.


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Defense against a full nelson.

1. Step right to 3:00 into a horse stance as you bring both hands

upwards over your shoulders to punch opponents temples.

2. Drop elbows onto opponents biceps and punch downward with

both arms to break hold.

3. Grab opponents right arm with your left hand. Step left into a

left neutral bow, pivoting clockwise to deliver a right outward

elbow to the jaw.

4. Release with left hand and grab opponents left arm with your

right hand. Switch feet in place and pivot counter-clockwise to

deliver a left outward elbow to the jaw.

5. Cover out.


Repeated Devastation




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Defense against a right thrusting front hick from the front.

1. Starting in a right neutral bow, step right toward 6 oclock into a

left twist stance as you execute a right downward block.

2. Deliver a right side kick to inside of opponents knee.

3. Plant forward into a right neutral bow while delivering a righthammerfist across the right side of the opponents neck.

4. Pivot clockwise into a right neutral boy. Deliver a right rear

scoop kick to the groin.

5. Plant forward into a right reverse bow, using your leg to buckle

opponents legs.

6. Cover out.


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Defense against a right step through punch from the front.

1. Step forward left and pivot into a horse stance. Simultaneously

execute a right outward block and a left reverse punch to the

kidneys.

2. Drop to a left close kneel as you deliver a right hammerfist to

opponents kidney.

3. While left hand checks opponents arm, circle right

counter-clockwise and strike face with a claw.

4. Continue circling right hand to deliver a right palm heel strike to

back of opponents knee.

5. Deliver a right side kick to opponents left knee.

6. Cover out.


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Defense against a two-handed push from the front

1. Step back left while executing a right inward parry-left outward

parry combination in figure-eight motion. As you finish the

figure eight, pull back right foot into a cat stance.

2. Hook right hand over opponents arm and pull towards your hip.

Execute a right front kick to ribs or groin.

3. Plant right foot forward with toes facing 7 oclock in a twist

stance. Pivot and deliver a left spinning rear kick to stomach

followed by a right rear kick to chest.

4. Cover out.


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Defense against a two-hand high push from the front.

1. Step right into a right forward bow as you execute a wedge

block with fingers aiming for opponents eyes.

2. Pivot into a neutral bow, pulling down opponents right arm with

your left. Deliver a right upward elbow under the chin.

3. Drop a right downward elbow to opponents sternum followed

by a right claw to the face.

4. Cover out.


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Defense against a bear hug with arms free from the front.

1. Step left to 9 oclock into a horse stance. Simultaneously grab

opponents left shoulder with your left hand and a right palm

heel to side of opponents face.

2. Circle your right foot clockwise around opponents right leg and

buckle leg.

3. Pivot left into a left forward bow as you press against opponents

head with your right hand. Maintain grip of left hand on

opponents arm as he falls to the ground on his back.

4. Execute a right heel stomp under opponents chin.

5. Release your left hand and sweep opponents right arm with

your right foot.

6. Cover out.


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Wings of Silk


Defense against a chicken-wing armlock.

1. While pinching or grabbing at opponents groin, stomp right

onto opponents right foot.

2. Stomp left onto opponents left foot.

3. Lean left and deliver a right obscure elbow under opponentschin. Simultaneously raise right leg to deliver a right rising heel

hook to the groin.

4. Step right to 9 oclock and pivot into a horse stance facing the

rear as you raise your right arm and escape hold.

5. Step left to 9 oclock and pivot into a horse stance facing the

front. Maintain your left hand hold on opponents left arm. As

you finish the pivot, deliver an right uppercut punch to the back

of opponents elbow.

6. Cover out.



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FORMS

FORMS



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Short Three KataPage 1

FORMS

Set 1: Destructive Twins

1. Step forward right into right neutral bow. Right over left U punch.

2. Step slightly right and rotate to right forward bow facing 1:00.

Right inward block. Left outward block, left finger spear to eye.

3. Pivot counter-clockwise into horse stance facing 11:00. Rightreverse punch midsection.

4. Right foot returns to feet together. Hands chambered.




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Set 2: Crashing Wings

1. Step right into horse stance. Circle arms forward and bring

elbows down at hips.

2. Step around and behind to 8:00 with left foot. Rotate

counter-clockwise into a left neutral bow facing 8:00. Left rear

elbow. Right hammerfist.

Set 3: Twirling Wings

1. Step slightly forward with left foot. Rotate clockwise to a right

neutral bow facing 3:00. Right outward block. Left inward

elbow.



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Set 4: Circling Wing

1. Step forward left into left neutral bow facing 1:00. Rotate

clockwise into right neutral bow facing 7:00. Right circling

outward elbow. Left four finger eye strike.

2. Shift into right forward bow facing 7:00. Right rising elbow.

3. Rotate counter-clockwise into right reverse bow. Right reverse

hammerfist.

Set 5: Crossing Talon

1. Right outwad blocking motion into a countergrab. Step forward

left and rotate into horse facing 9:00. Left inward block.

2. Left reverse elbow. Left downward elbow.



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Set 6: Scraping Hoof

1. Snap head back. Punch down with both hands.

2. Right side kick to left knee. Right side kick to right knee. Stomp

down with right foot.

Set 7 : Fatal Cross

1. Step forward left into left neutral bow facing 10:00. Both hands

sweep outward at waist in shape of crane.

2. Twin ridgehands to groin.

3. Twin backfists with wrists crossed. Twin finger spears with

wrists crossed.



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Set 8 : Grip of Death

1. Circle left foot around clockwise to horse facing 3:00, bent over.

Right hammer kidney. Left hammer groin.

2. Stand erect in horse stance. Right hand grabs hair.

3. Shift clockwise into right forward bow. Left palm.



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Set 9: Locked Wing

1. Place right arm behind back as if in hammerlock. Step to 6:00

with left into left behind twist stance facing 3:00.

2. Rotate counter-clockwise into right neutral bow facing 12:00.

Right rear elbow.

3. Step back right into right behind twist stance facing 12:00. Wrap

with right arm.

4. Unwind clockwise into left neutral bow facing 12:00. Right rising

knee.



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Set 10: Crossed Twigs

1. Plant right foot forward into right neutral bow facing 12:00.

Place both arms behind back.

2. Step forward left into left neutral bow facing 12:00. Turn

clockwise into right neutral bow facing 6:00. Right circling out-

ward elbow, covert to backfist.

3. Grab head with both hands. Left rising knee. Plant in horse

stance facing 3:00



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Set 11: Wings of Silk

1. Stomp with right foot. Stomp with left foot.

2. Circle right foot counter-clockwise to horse stance facing 9:00.

Circle left foot counter-clockwise to horse stance facing 3:00.

Right uppercut.

Set 12: Conquering Shield

1. Right front kick to 1:30. Folding arm block.

2. Plant forward in right neutral bow facing 1:30.



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Set 13: Striking Serpents Head

1. Step back right into left neutral bow facing 12:00. Twin palm

strikes to sides of head.

2. Left hand grabs hair, pulls to hip. Right half-fist to throat.

3. Bring right foot forward to feet together.



FORMS


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BASICS & CONCEPTS

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Page 1

BASICS & CONCEPTS

Blunt Weapon Theory

Blunt weapons are weapons without an edge. Common examples

include stick, staff and cane.

Blunt weapons are similar to the open hand in that the open hand is also

a blunt weapon. You will use the same angles of attack and aim for the

same parts of the body.

Blunt weapons are different from the open hand in that they are often

longer, meaning you will have extended reach. This added length means

greater impact when they hit, as you can apply more leverage to the

target. Also, blunt weapons arent a part of your body you dont have

to worry as much about breaking a weapon that isnt you.

Pick up a stick, staff or cane. Keeping these points in mind, run a kata

you know well while armed with that weapon.

Breathing Basics

Breathing should be relaxed and even. Even when it comes fast due to

exertion, it should remain even and controlled. Also, you should

breathe deep into the torso, expanding your belly as well as your chest.

Diaphragmatic breathing relaxes and calms, and has been linked to many

aspects of health and longevity.



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High Rear Breakfall

From a standing position, sit down landing on your rear and rolling back

up towards your shoulders. Be certain to keep your chin tucked tight

against your chest to prevent striking your head on the ground. As

your roll reaches the middle of your back, allow your arms to fall

outward and slap the ground with your palms. This breakfall is the same

as the low rear breakfall from the Blue Belt manual, only practiced from

the standing position.

Imaginative Focus

Adding imagination to your motion is the first step in the development

of chi. At this stage, simply imagine the attacker in each of your

techniques and katas. How does this affect your practice?

Spinning Heel Hook

For a right spinning heel hook, begin in a left neutral bow. Slide left foot

right into a twist stance. Unwind clockwise into a tight twist stance,

gathering tension. Release the tension by firing a right heel hook to

12:00. Plant.

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Weapon Training Concept: Expanded Awareness

The first and most important concept of weapon training is that of

expanded awareness. When unarmed, you are only responsible for an

area out to the extent of your reach. By now, your practice has made

you fully aware of anything within that area.

When you pick up a weapon, that area extends further. A club widens

your sphere by 4 feet. A staff by up to 12 feet. A ranged weapon such

as a gun or bow extends even further. The most extreme example of

this would be the President of the United States. As Commander in

Chief of an army that possesses nuclear weapons, his awareness must

encompass the entire world and part of outer space.

Training with a weapon, you must expand your awareness consciously.After sufficient training, your awareness will expand unconsciously.

When you drive, your awareness expands to the corners of the vehicle

without your conscious involvement. The same will be true with any

weapons you practice with.

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Weapon Training Concept: The Two Questions

Whenever you pick up an unfamiliar weapon, ask two questions.

First, ask: How is this weapon similar to what I know? The similarities

will tell you how the weapon moves, where you should aim the weapon,

and begin to outline your stances and positioning.

Second, ask: How is this weapon dissimilar to what I know? Thedifferences are spaces to explore and expand your skills. Many of the

differences are distinct advantages inherent in the weapon.

By analyzing these points you will begin to understand how the weapon

is used and what existing skills you can apply to it.


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APPENDICES

APPENDICES



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Chart of Requirements

APPENDICES

BASICS & CONCEPTS

Blunt Weapon Theory

Breathing Basics

High Rear Breakfall

Imaginative Focus

Spinning Heel Hook

Weapon Training Concept: Expanded Awareness

Weapon Training Concept: The Two Questions

TECHNIQUES

Begging Hands Conquering Shield Crossed Twigs

Defying the Storm Destructive Twins Entangled Wings

Flashing Wings Hugging Pendulum Raking Mace

Repeated Devastation Retreating Pendulum Shield and MaceSnaking Talon Thrusting Wedge Tripping Arrow

Wings of Silk

FORMS

Short Three Kata

SCHOLARSHIPUnderstanding of principals explained in the curriculum manual.

ATTENDANCE

Minimum of three months (24 classes) in rank.

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