The NEXT List is always ongoing however at the start of the Season we are focussing on specific progression that is CONCEPT and PRINCIPLE based for KENPO and JUJUTSU NEWAZA, as well as the KB Progressive Sparring List
KICKBOXING
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1. lead jab only
2. lead hand only
3. lead hand and kick only
4. lead hand and kick v boxing
5. lead hand and kick v kickboxing
6. lead hand and kick v kicks only
We have been covering the first three KENPO Concepts already this Season following on from last year
1. Erect Posture
- there are many positive benefits derived in keeping an erect posture.
It allows for ease of movement and quick directional change will also keep you from leaning and over extending.
2. Good Balance
- is enhanced by erect posture.
The body, as well as the joints, must be relaxed and flexible to insure good balance.
It also prevents you from leaning and over extending.
3. Relax
- relaxing enhances good balance.
When the body is relaxed it becomes supple which allows for quick reaction when attacking or defending.
It aids greatly in the acceleration of your strikes.
We always take into account the next two - and though they are worked in a "Trio" with Power, that comes further down this list
4. Speed-
is a primary ingredient of skill, which must be coupled with accuracy.
Although this combination takes precedence over power, speed can contribute greatly to increasing power.
5. Accuracy
- supported by speed is extremely necessary to render maximum effect.
It involves two aspects - movement precision and precise targets.
Many vital areas do not require a lot of force to achieve immobility.
To insure accuracy as well as effect, proper angle is of utmost importance.
Movement precision and precise targets - this also applies to exact weapons/fists
Shuto to uke - as in Delayed Sword and first move of Five Swords
Finger jab to eye
Fudoken cross to jaw
Happa Ken palm slap to Mimi ears
and so on
We will NEXT consider these Concepts
6. Angles
- the proper angles assure accuracy, body alignment and economy of motion.
It must be remembered that whatever angle can be used as a defense, can also be used as an offense by the attacker or defender.
7. Body Alignment
- places angles into perspective.
It compels body parts to coordinate to move in one direction (or opposite directions).
It is no more than angles in harmony traveling to the same target (or directly opposite targets) in the hope of maximizing your blocks or strikes (or a combination of both).
With NEWAZA, keeping in mind the Principles of
TIMING, CONTROL and CONNECTION
we look to the list
2. Detachment Principle
Achieving optimal efficiency in transitions through deliberate connections from your opponent.
Know when to let go in order to achieve a strategic goal.
Holding on "desperately" does not translate to better control.
Achieving optimal efficiency in transitions through deliberate disconnection from your opponent
You have to know when to let go.
Timely detachments from your opponent can be used to maintain control, lure your opponent into a submission, survive an attack, build momentum, and more.
The most challenging aspect of this principle is the need to overcome the internal struggle that invariably occurs every time you need to release something of value in order to get or keep something of greater value.
3. Distance Principle
Distance has the role of neutralizing the application of a technique against you by disrupting the optimal distance from which it is applied.
Managing distance makes it impossible for the opponent to attack effectively.
It will help you understand how to stay safe and attack more efficiently.
Neutralizing the application of a technique against you by disrupting the optimal distance from which it is applied.
We initially learn about distance in the context of a street fight:
“Whoever manages the distance manages the damage.”
This principle also applies in non-striking encounters.
Once you understand the optimal distance required for the successful application of any technique, you can use that understanding to disrupt the opponent’s distance and neutralize their effectiveness.
submission,
sweep,
guard pass,
positional advancement,
escape,
etc
