Self-Defense Training Summary 25 and 26 October 2008
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Along with our regular training, we looked at a classical series that is designed to build strength, balance, and the ability to rapidly advance towards and opponent. The series of movements, Basic Series Two, goes as follows:
1- Horse Stance
2- Raise the lead leg (with a downward block variation)
3- Step down with the raised leg and advance with the other rear leg.
I also introduced a swinging fist variation to Basic Series Two and then explained the difference between hand leads body and body leads hand insofar as generating an attack and the delivery of power is concerned. Furthermore, we discussed various targeting techniques as well as a power thigh attack designed to send a tremor through the opponent and destabilize his/her stance.
Tiger
With regards to the Tiger Movements, we looked at:
1- Advancing Tiger - Double
2 -Advancing Tiger - Inward and Outward
3- Tiger Parry and Palm Strike (parry with outward block in Cat Stance, then step forward into horse stance and effect a Tiger Palm Heel strike).
Series Training
1- Side Straight Punch
2- Longfist
3- Front Kick
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1- Side Straight Punch
2- Longfist
3- Upper Cut
4- Front Kick
Movement
1- Practiced angular advancing and retreating
Remember to spread the word and encourage your friends and others whom you think would be interested to come out and try a class.
Troy Marquis, BA, A Sc.
Sifu
Tai-Mar Kung Fu Self-Defense/Autodefense
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
Self-Defense Training Summary 12 and 13 October 2008
Montreal, Canada
Summary
This weekend we continued our training, but with a whole new program. After teaching specialized courses for a year, and a summer intensive that was short and sweet, I decided to set out a program for continuous training that was not as exclusive as my past sessions were.
Without a doubt, there is a need for people to study self-defense without the “cultish” mentality that normally accompanies martial arts training. That is not to say that I am not a traditionalist when it comes to teaching fundamentals, but rather that I recognize that students need to be taught how to learn a martial art as well how to defend themselves. To that end, I will continue my theory based training and will supplement the practical exercises with exercises I developed to reinforce practical self-defense concepts.
New students are welcome to drop in at the times listed for beginner training. The first class is given without any obligation to continue.
This weekend was especially pleasant for me in that I got to train with some old students that had taken the summer off.
A few of the skills we went over were:
- basic and strength building leg stretches
- straight punch
- advancing stretch kicks in three variations
- jumping retreat and counter attack scenarios
- basic series one - long fist, back fist, front kick
- the first part of the flying fist routine
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I began an introduction to Animal Style self-defense starting with some basic Tiger.
Tiger:
- bone and muscle strengthening techniques
- downward blocks
- outward and inward Tiger circle blocks in Lady Stance.
My intention this weekend was to snap everyone out of their lethargy after a months break and return to the core values that characterize my teaching style.
I look forward to meeting new students and encourage my old students to bring their friends to the self-defense classes.
If there are any questions regarding any of the training we did this weekend, please do not hesitate to comment.
Best Regards,
Troy Marquis, BA, A Sc.
Sifu
Tai-Mar Kung-Fu Self-Defense/Autodefense
Montreal, Quebec
Canada