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Level Summary

Gi Color

Red Gi

Material to Learn

  • Jumping Front Kick

    • Proper chamber sequence occurs

    • Chambers are high enough to promote good height

    • Balanced landing

  • Knife Hand

    • Open hand strike using pinky blade of the hand

    • Can be driving (fingers straight up), Inside (palm facing up), or outside (palm facing down)

  • Bear Hug Part 2 (Takedown)

    • Bear hug part 1 pieces are still acceptable

    • Hand positions for trap are correct

    • Hip connections happen before throw

    • The throw is executed as a turn not a lift

  • Side Headlock

    • First move should be hiding the face

    • Step should off balance opponent

    • Proper position on the chin for leverage on the head extension

  • Heian Sandan Part 3 & 4

    • All previous notes are still present

    • Tempo is present

    • Power and timing are being implemented

    • Kias are present in the correct places

    • Steps on elbow blocks are straight and heel led

  • Clinch work

    • Hands are stacked not interlaced

    • Elbows are close, prevention escape

    • Appropriate downward pressure is applied

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