Short Fist Blocking Drill
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From ready position, heel toe into fighting horse stance left middle guard.
Short Fist Blocking Drill 1
Circular block x2
Straight punch x2
Scoop block x2
Straight punch x2
Short Fist Blocking Drill 2
Palm block high x2
Straight punch x2
Palm block middle x2
Straight punch x2
Palm block low x2
Straight punch x2
Downward palm block x2
Straight punch x2
Short Fist Blocking Drill 3
Left fishtail block into forearm block into rolling back fist
Straight punch x2
Right fishtail block into forearm block into rolling back fist
Straight punch x2
Left straight punch with high right cross palm block
Right straight punch with high Left cross palm block
Short Fist Blocking Drill 4
Left multi blocking
Right multi blocking
Right hook hand
Left hook hand
Left double palm (upper right hand)
Right double palm (upper left hand)
Left arm scissor (upper right hand)
Right arm scissor (upper left hand)
Middle guard
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Students are expected to consistently practise and refine this drill. Students will tested on this drill for further advancement. All students should show a high skill level in this drill as it does not require any space to practise and can be practised anywhere.
The above drill was created by Grand Master Mead and is used to introduce our students to the intricacies of short fist. The whole drill is split into four parts and is practised solo and with a partner.
Yellow & Orange sash – Drill 1 required only
Green Sash - Drill 1 & 2 required.
Blue Sash - Drill 1,2 & 3 required.
Green Sash - Drill 1,2,3, & 4 required
