04.21.08 <> Street Fighting Class

Move 1 Bad Guy throws a Right Punch
-Step Outside into a Left Horse
-Double block
-Step into Right Horse
-Double Claw to Eyes/Face
-Step into Left Horse
-Right Hand strike to the Throat
-Right Piston Kick to Solar Plexis/Bladder (or Shin to Groin if close)
-Follow up as needed…

Move 2 Bad Guy throws a Left Punch
-Step out into Right Horse
-Left Up Windmill Block retain arm
-From Left Kick Stance – Left Piston Kick to Side
-Right Round-house Kick to inside of Left Leg (from behind)
-Grab Hair – Pull backwards and down
-Hammer Strike to Throat
-Finish with stomp to Chest…

Glad to be back!

02.16.08 <> Street Fighting Class

Move 1 Bad Guy throws a Right Punch
-Duck under the punch
-Left Back Hand to the front of Ribs
-Followed instantly with a Right to the same spot
-Quick Left Jab to the Side of the Ribs
- Quickly throw a Right Forearm to the Throat as you step back with your Left Foot which will add to the momentum of the “clothesline” styled strike.
-Follow-up with a stomp to the Chest
-Step over and Axe styled Right heel to his Ribs
-Drop Right Knee on/over his Left Bicep to trap it
-Strike downward to his Jaw/Throat/Nose with Right Punch

Move 2 Bad Guy throws a Right Punch
-Duck under the punch
-Left Back Hand to the front of Ribs
-Followed instantly with a Right to the same spot
-Quick Left Jab to the Side of the Ribs
- Quickly throw a Right Forearm to the Throat and a Sweep using your Right Leg which will dramatically add to the momentum of the “clothesline” styled strike.
-Follow-up with a stomp to the Chest
-Step over and Axe styled Right heel to his Ribs
-Drop Right Knee on/over his Left Bicep to trap it
-Strike downward to his Jaw/Throat/Nose with Right Punch

Move 3 Bad Guy throws a Right Punch
-Duck under the punch
-Left Back Hand to the front of Ribs
-Followed instantly with a Right to the same spot
-Quick Left Jab to the Side of the Ribs
-Strike his Solar Plexus area with your Right Knee and plant you Right Foot between his legs
(in this position you are in a Right horse and he is leaning against you completely off balance).
-Right Forearm/Elbow to the back of his Neck
-Reach over apply carotid choke
-Change into a Left Horse and thrust with your Hips, throwing Him to the ground.
-Follow-up with a stomp to the Chest
-Step over and Axe styled Right heel to his Ribs
-Drop Right Knee on/over his Left Bicep to trap it
-Strike downward to his Jaw/Throat/Nose with Right Punch

Thats all for this class

02.14.08 <> Street Fighting Class

Move 1 Bad Guy has a Handgun, you are alone, he is in front of you and is approaching, pointing the gun at you, yelling at you to give him your money…
-Keep Hands Up continue to try to talk your way out of the deadly confrontation.
-When you are close enough to reach the gun move your body to the Left
-At the same time push the gun away from you as you capture the top of the Gun with your Left Hand and the bottom with Your Right
-Lever the Gun out of his grip pointing it toward him
-Take the gun
-Finish with Kung Fu or use the weapon if your life is still in danger.

Move 2 Similar to the move above: Bad Guy has a Handgun, you are alone, he is in front of you, but now he has the gun inches from you, still yelling at you to give him your money…
-Keep Hands Up continue to try to talk your way out…
-Quickly turn your body sideways (if the gun fires it will miss you)
-At the same time push the gun away from you as you capture the top of the Gun with your Left Hand and the bottom with Your Right
-Lever the Gun out of his grip pointing it toward him
-Take the gun
-Finish with Kung Fu or use the weapon if your life is still in danger.

Move 3 This time Bad Guy has a Handgun, you are alone, he is in BEHIND you and he has the gun pushed in your back and he is yelling at you to give him your money…
-Keep Hands Up continue to try to talk your way out…take a glance over your shoulder to see which hand is holding the gun
-Quickly turn your body around – you will be facing him slightly off to the side (if the gun fires it will miss you)
-At the same time using your Right arm to go over his arm and under which will capture his arm in bar and a lever on his elbow with the Gun behind you, under your arm pointing away.
-Keep the arm secure and slowly turn your body as you reach for the gun with you Left hand.
-Lever the Gun out of his grip pointing it toward him
-Take the gun
-Finish with Kung Fu or use the weapon if your life is still in danger.

Notes:
Only attempt this move if you are alone; the gun will most certainly fire during this maneuver and an innocent bystander may be hit.

If the Gun is pointed at your head you will lever it upwards, if at your chest then lever it sideways, if it is aimed at groin height lever it downwards.

If you are in a bank avoid getting involved, the odds are that the bad guy will not shoot anyone, will get money and leave quickly – so keep on the ground face down.

That’s it for this class,

:MH

02.13.08 <> Street Fighting Class

Move 1 Bad Guy throws a Right Punch.
-Left Foot Step Outside – far enough to enable a kick with Right Foot
-At the same time block with Left Down Windmill
-Slide down Arm to Wrist – use his arm for balance
-Right Kick to Chest/Sternum area…use the ball of your foot
-Slide Left hand under his Right Arm, up onto his Neck behind his Head
-Release his Right Arm, place Hand on his Chin and push away – this will cause his Head to twist
-Rotate Right so that the action becomes a Pull upwards and over towards you – this lever will be quite painful to the neck and certainly can be deadly.

Move 2 Bad Guy throws a Left Punch.
-Left Foot Step Inside – stay Close
-Block with Right Up Windmill
-Strike Neck with Left Forearm and Wrap the Back of his Neck
-Slide Right Arm under his Left Arm, reach across his Back
-Step into a Right Horse causing him to lean to his right, shifting his weight off center and onto his Right Foot
-Continue this movement smoothly around your body as you shift to a Left Horse throwing him to the ground
-Drop (closest) Knee on Neck or Throat
-Finish as you see fit…

Move 3 Bad Guy throws a Left Punch.
-Left Foot Step Inside – stay Close
-Block with Right Up Windmill
-Slide Right Arm over the back of his Neck, closing tightly around Neck
-Step into a Right Horse causing him to lean to his right, shifting his weight off center and onto his Right Foot
-Continue this movement smoothly around your body as you shift to a Left Horse throwing him to the ground
-Drop (closest) Knee on Neck or Throat
-Finish as you see fit…

:MH

02.11.08 <> Basics Class

Move 1 Bad Guy throws a Left Punch.
-Left Foot Step Outside but stay close
-At the same time block with Left Up Windmill
-Palm his Face with Right Hand
-Pivot on Left Leg, Swing to the Right, all the way around until your back is against his chest
-At the ending point of thisquick pivoting action Strike his Chest with Right Elbow Strike
-Go into a Squatting position against his lower body – starting the backward motion of the Take Down
-At the same time reach down between and behind; grab his Left Leg
-Lift Up and Push Backwards, retain Left leg near Ankle
-Stomp Groin
-Finish as needed.

Move 2 Bad Guy has caught you on the ground after you have slipped.
-Quickly get in to guard position: on your back, legs wrapped around his waist locked behind him
-Keep your hands up for protection, get ahold of each arm
-Start moving backwards or push him backwards by putting feet on his hips
-Once there’s enough room; release Right Hand, pull right knee up to chest, and Kick his Face or Neck.
-Continue to Kick until he is retreating.
-Finish as you see fit.

Other than being promoted to Yellow Belt, that’s it for tonight’s class.

:MH

Yellow Belt!

Yes, Master Dave Hopkins promoted me – I can now where the Yellow Belt. To say the least, I was very happy and to be honest, I was slightly surprised – I kept asking myself if I really deserved to be promoted. Master Dave called me up in front of the class, gave me a yellow belt and a certificate. He described how he has been watching my progress and that I actually do deserve the promotion. He encouraged me to keep going, continue until I make Black Belt and more…I was humbled by the things that he said about me and how my Kung Fu has improved.

I know that attending 40 classes and being promoted to Yellow Belt means that I have only scratched the surface of Kung fu San Soo. All I have to do is watch the Black Belts train to remind me that I have a long way to go. With all that said, I have noticed something recently; I have noticed that with this little bit of knowledge and experience I also have increased confidence; I am more aware of my surroundings, I am healthier, I’m stronger and more coordinated.

I am very pleased with where I’ve come and what I have received; it is well worth the sacrifice!

Thanks for reading,

:MH

02.08.08 <> Basics Class

Move 1 Bad Guy approaches with obvious malicious intent.
-Have one foot slightly forward, hands open – ready to attack
-Act as though you don’t want trouble (even say so).
-When in range, slightly before or as soon as there is movement from the Bad Guy
-Quickly step with the Right foot, throw a Quick Jab to the sternum with the Right Fist and the Knuckle of the Middle Finger protruding out.
-Quickly follow this surprise attack with an aggressive simultaneous open-hand-slap to both ears.
-Follow with Right Piston Kick to the Bladder.
-Finish as needed.

Move 2 Bad Guy approaches and reaches with his Right Hand for your Left Shoulder.
-Strike his outstretched arm with your Right Forearm in a “Scooping” motion.
-Follow with a quick Right Forearm to his throat.
-Left kick (soccer style) the inside of his Left Leg
-Grab hair (if available) on the back of head with Left hand and with the Right Hand grab the jaw taking control of the head – he should be looking straight up, off balance and leaning backwards.
-Circle around with Left Leg, causing him to drop on back.
-Finish as you see fit.

Thats it for tonight’s class.

:MH

Haven’t posted in a while…

I have been ultra busy at work and I am on a long case in which I am a juror. I have not been able to find the time to post. I have been making it to class and I have been practicing at home; both of the White Belt and Yellow Belt Forms, and most of the moves that I have been learning. I was also informed, from Master Dave, that I am being promoted to Yellow Belt next week.

I will do my best to describe some of the moves that I have been practicing over the next few days.

:MH

02.07.08 <> Basics Class

Move 1 Bad Guy throws a Left Jab.
-Step with Left Foot, Inside
-Use Down Windmill block with Right Hand
-Strike Left side of Neck with Left Forearm (bone against soft tissue of neck)
-Leave Left Arm tight against Bad Guys Neck.
-With Right Hand cross under chin and grasp Left Hand behind Neck (Judo Hold).
-Squeeze elbows together in a scissor action – causes much paint to sides of neck.
-Lead Bad Guy anywhere you want…finsh the job as needed.

Move 2 Bad Guy throws a Right Punch.
-Up Windmill block with Left Hand
-Simultaneously Piston Kick to Solar Plexis with Right Foot
-Strike Right side of Neck with Right Forearm
-Reach behind Neck with Left Hand, dig fingers into Tendons on Left side of Neck
-With Right Forearm against Neck grab your own Left Wrist and apply pressure to Both sides of Neck
-This pressure; Fingers digging in and Forearm accross Neck will cause much Pain, that equals compliance…if there is continued resistance then…
-Sweep Right leg with your Right Leg from Behind
-Finsh with Arm Bar on Right Arm and rapid vicious combos to Groin, Face and Chest.

Move 3 Bad Guy throws a Right Punch.
-Same as above with out the sweep at the end.
-Instead Drop Left Elbow, Raise Right Elbow under Chin forcing him off balance backwards
-Circle Left foot and turn and face 180 degrees as you lower to full horse or drop to Right Knee
-Finsh with Arm Bar on Right Arm and rapid vicious combos to Groin, Face and Chest.

That’s it for tonight…

:MH

12.22.07 <> Street Fighting

Move 1 Bad Guy throws Right Punch.
-Avoid Punch – Drop straight down to Left Knee
-Right Hand Slap/Strike to Groin
-Secure Right Thigh with Right Hand
-Lean out onto Left Hand and Left Knee
-Right Kick to Groin
-Strike Ribs with Right Forearm
-Pull Right Leg out with Left Arm at Ankle
-Bad Guy is on his back, retain his Right Leg
-Right Punch to Groin
-Finish as needed.

Move 2 Bad Guy throws a Left Punch.
-Step out with Right Foot, Move Center Outside
-Up Windmill block with Right Hand
-Forearm Strike to Bridge of Nose with a step IN for force
-Left Down strike to Bladder
-Right Knee to Throat*
-Right Hammer Blow to Base of Skull*
-Use Right leg to “Sweep” his Left Leg**
-He is on his back
-Left Stomp to Groin
-Finish as needed

*Happens simultaneously.
**Not really a sweep…but he will be heading back and down.

That’s it for this Saturday class.

:MH