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Inside defense, roof, transition to double sticks vs staff

Warmup Lunge matrix- step to 10 directions from point, both leads -single stick- 4 sides of the box -staff- 5 strikes Double stick figure 8- both chambered on same side (r)- R forehand (rechambers), L backhand (carries over to L), … Continue reading

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Intro to sparring and the box system

Warmup -shoulder circles with stick across elbows, and stick in hadn to feel cam action of shoulders- high forehand or low forehand depending on rising or dropping shot Lunge matrix- 10 directions from point, both legs with the box, 2x … Continue reading

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Training notes 9/4/2010

Working on developing a curriculum. This stemmed from that impulse, plus wanting to cover some box stuff. Everything done from both leads. Warmup: 5 strikes from point Stepping out from point in 8 directions (4 with each leg, no crossing over, … Continue reading

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