Combinations
- All three kihon combinations only use Zenkutsu dachi and are performed without returning to Heiko dachi until the 3rd combination has concluded.
- All combinations are forward for 6 counts and then 6 counts in the opposite direction at medium pace. This is then repeated at full intensity (with a Kiai on the 6th count of each direction).
- The first combination will move forward 6 counts and then step backwards for 6 counts.
- The second and third combinations will move forward 6 counts and then turn (Mawate). They then move toward the back of the dojo for 6 counts and then turn (Mawate) again to face the front.
- All turns (Mawate) are executed with a downward block (Gedan Barai)
- When approaching the front of the dojo, the turn (Mawate) is executed as a front-foot Mawate. When approaching the back of the dojo the turn (Mawate) is executed as a back-foot Mawate.
Combination 1:
Start right leg back long stance
Execute a downward block
Moving forward in long stance
Lunge punch (stomach level)
Moving backward in long stance
Downward block, double punch (both stomach level)
Combination 2:
Starting right leg back long stance
Holding lunge punch from combination 1
Moving forward in long stance
Reverse punch, front kick (both stomach level)
After 6 counts, front-foot Mawate
Downward block
Moving forward in long stance
Reverse punch, front kick (both stomach level)
After 6 counts, back-foot Mawate
Downward block
Combination 3:
Starting right leg back long stance
Holding downward block from combination 2
Moving forward in long stance
Front kick, lunge punch (both stomach level)
After 6 counts, front-foot Mawate
Downward block
Moving forward in long stance
Front kick, lunge punch (both stomach level)
After 6 counts, back foot Mawate
Downward block
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